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Recent Obituaries in Schenectady, NY

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Schenectady, NY area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Franklin Rapp

Franklin Rapp

Jun 12, 2022

Franklin P.. Rapp Jr. ,67, of Rotterdam passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday June 12, 2022. He was born in Schenectady. He was a day care provider and operated Dawn and Frank’s Day Care in Rotterdam. Franklin was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, son and daycare provider. He always helped everyone and was a...

Susan Ann Kopczynski

Susan Ann Kopczynski

Jun 11, 2022

Susan Ann Kopczyski 76 of East Stroudsburg, Pa. passed away on Saturday June 11, 2022. Born in Schenectady, New York she was the daughter of Stanley and Mary (Wesolowski) Kopczyski. Susan was residing in the East Stroudsburg area for the past 30 years and prior to that she resided in several states while working for National Parks Service for...

Edward Olsiewski

Edward Olsiewski

Jun 9, 2022

Edward A. Olsiewski, 91, of Albany peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday June 9, 2022. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Julius and Veronica (Magiera) Olsiewski. He was a graduate of Albany High School. Ed proudly served his country in the Army National Guard for 20 years, retiring as a...

Sandra J "Sandie" Ryder

Sandra J "Sandie" Ryder

Jun 2, 2022

Sandra J. “Sandie” Ryder 79, passed away at Vitas Inpatient Care of Rockledge on Thursday June 2, 2022. Born and educated in Schenectady, Sandie was the daughter of the late Olin and Jean (Frye)) White. Formerly of Rotterdam Junction, Sandie had worked in the office at Heath First Health Care in Brevard County. A devoted wife mother and grandmother,...

Scott R Warner

Scott R Warner

Jun 2, 2022

Scott R. Warner 34, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday June 2, 2022. Born in Niskayuna, NY, Scott was the son of Nancy Cole Warner of Schenectady and the late Kevin Warner who passed away last year. Scott worked as a service advisor and detailer in the automotive industry for several years, in multiple dealerships and at Firestone. Scott was...

Mildred Coumbes

Mildred Coumbes

May 24, 2022

Mildred Coumbes (Millie) 72 of Schenectady, has passed away on Tuesday May 24,2022 She has gained her angel wings to be with her soulmate (James Coumbes) of 38 years. She was born in Hudson NY and was the daughter to the late George Kenney and Mildred Winters Kenney. She retired from Cooperstown Hospital as a devoted housekeeper. She is...

Vincent L Budka

Vincent L Budka

May 18, 2022

Vincent L. Budka, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Vince was born in Schenectady, NY on October 7, 1935, to the late Joseph and Rose (Palkovic)Budka. He grew up in Schenectady. After graduating from Nott Terrace High School in 1954, he received an apprenticeship as a printer with Schenectady Printing Company. He worked there for a...

Frank W Yazum

Frank W Yazum

May 10, 2022

Frank W. Yazum passed away at his Rotterdam home on May 10, 2022 following a long illness. Born in Amsterdam, NY on May 16, 1930 to Polish immigrants Jozefa Ostrowski Yazum and Frank Yazum, he was just days short of his 92nd birthday. Upon graduation from Wilbur Lynch High School in 1948, he embarked on his long career at...

Cameron "Love Bug" Zakrzewski

Cameron "Love Bug" Zakrzewski

May 8, 2022

Cameron "Love Bug" Zakrzewski, 18, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday May 8, 2022. Born in Saratoga, NY, Cameron was the son of Kristy Rich (William Clark) of Rotterdam and Michael Zakrzewski of Saratoga. Cameron was educated at Schalmont Schools, worked in Tee-shirt design and enjoyed his time spent with his family and friends. Beside his parents, Cameron...

Herbert E Williams

Herbert E Williams

May 7, 2022

Herbert Edward Williams born on October 26, 1964, in Eatonton, GA. Was affectionately known as “Herb”, “Herbie” and “Pumpkin” was called home to be with Jesus on May 6, 2022. He was the oldest of Reverend George H. Williams, Sr., and Reverend Jessie Mae Wynn Williams. Herbert was raised in Boston, MA where he attended and completed his education...

Francis J Notto Jr

Francis J Notto Jr

May 6, 2022

Francis James Notto Jr. 2, of Scotia passed away at Ellis Hospital on Friday May 6, 2022. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Francis J. and Pauline (Mastrianni) Notto. He received a bachelor’s degree from the College of St. Rose. Francis also served his country in the National Guard. Francis was employed as an accountant...

Annette M Kerr

Annette M Kerr

May 1, 2022

Annette M. Kerr 61, passed away at New York Community Hospital in Brooklyn on May 1, 2022. Born and educated in Schenectady, Annette was the daughter of the late George and Bessie (Brown) Lewis. Annette was a former bus monitor for Northland Bus Transportation in Schenectady for several years. Beside her parents, Annette was also predeceased by her brother...

James D Hamblet

James D Hamblet

Apr 30, 2022

Jim Hamblet (James Douglas), 64, of Scotia, NY sadly left us on April 30, 2022, after a short illness following a four-year courageous comeback after sustaining a spinal cord injury. Jim was a loving father & a true-hearted friend & is survived by his two daughters Alyssa Rose Hamblet & Juliana Faith Hamblet, a sister, & his three best...

Marion Lathrop

Marion Lathrop

Apr 25, 2022

Marion V. Lathrop 104 of Scotia passed away early Monday morning April 25th at Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and nursing in Amsterdam, NY. Born and educated in Schenectady, Marion was the daughter of the late Ward and Marguerite (Haynes) Winchester and was a graduate of Niskayuna Schools. A former bookkeeper at the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratories in Niskayuna, Marion...

Arlene Kehoe

Arlene Kehoe

Apr 13, 2022

Our family deeply mourns the loss of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Arlene D. Kehoe who passed away on April 13, 2022, at Kingsway Arms nursing Center in Schenectady, NY. She was born May 16,1935 to parents Ernest and Angelina DeCarlo in the city of Schenectady. She was the 65-year wife of Martin J. Kehoe Jr. and the...

Ramona Perry

Ramona Perry

Apr 13, 2022

Ramona Perry was the most beautiful person inside and out. She is survived by her children Ebony Polite, Jasmine Perry, Tito Malave, Kevin Cousin, Carmela Malave, Daniel Polite and Amanda Malave. She is also survived by her Grandchildren Latrell Louviere, Grace Perry, Jayshawn Davis, Sincere Cousin, T'khyrelle Hunt, Aashiyana Malave, Aaliyah Malave, Davon Malave, Tiashonia Malave. She loved all...

Judith Davidson

Judith Davidson

Apr 9, 2022

Judith S. Davidson passed away peacefully at home on Saturday April 9, 2022 at the age of 82. Born January 23, 1940 in Schenectady, NY to John and Mable Cary. Judy was a graduate of Burnt Hills Ballston Lake High School where she met the love of her life, Richard J. Davidson, they were married for 56 years before...

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