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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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Mary L Myers (Liberatore)

Mary L Myers (Liberatore)

Oct 31, 2021

Mary Liberatore Myers entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, October 31, 2021 with family by her side, in the love of God’s peace and mercy. Mary was born in Schenectady on June 7, 1925, the daughter of the late Carmine and Carmella Liberatore. Mary graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School with honors. She also graduated from Schenectady County...

John H Rock

John H Rock

Oct 29, 2021

John H. Rock, 53, passed away Friday, October 29th, 2021 at his home in Schenectady, NY. John was born February 10th, 1968 in Tobyhanna, PA to John E. and Susan Rock. John graduated from Pocono Mountain High School in 1987. After graduation he was in the Marines for a short time. Later in life John studied at Broom County...

Marilyn J Brandt (Babbitt)

Marilyn J Brandt (Babbitt)

Oct 28, 2021

Marilyn J. Brandt 90, passed away on Thursday afternoon October 28, 2021 at Albany Medical Center. Born and educated in Schenectady, Marilyn was the daughter of the late Leo and Lydia (Knop) Babbitt and was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Marilyn was a former employee in the admitting office at St. Clare’s Hospital. She had previously worked...

Katherine Lorent

Katherine Lorent

Oct 25, 2021

Mrs. Katherine Lorent (Reilly) of Schenectady, NY, born in 1922, passed away at age 99 on October 25, 2021. A lifelong Schenectady resident, she graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and then worked at GE for 41 years in the small engine accounts payable division. She was a longtime and active parishioner of Immaculate Conception, which became Our Lady...

Clifford J Stuart

Clifford J Stuart

Oct 23, 2021

Clifford J. Stuart 81, passed away on Saturday evening October 23rd at Ellis Residential and Rehabilitation Center in Schenectady, NY. Born in Rotterdam, Clifford was the son of the late Peter and Margaret (Gannon) Stuart and was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. A former custodian at the former Draper High School, Clifford retired from the US Postal...

Robert A Payack

Robert A Payack

Oct 23, 2021

Robert A. “Bob” Payack, 60, of Schenectady, New York unexpectedly passed away on October 23rd, 2021. Born Robert Andrew Payack on October 31st, 1960, in Denville, NJ, and was the beloved son of the late Walter and Mary Payack. Bob will always be remembered as a kind man with a gentle spirit, a devoted husband, a loving and inspirational...

Doris Ward

Doris Ward

Oct 19, 2021

Obituary for Doris L. Ward (Hallenbeck) Monday, January 10, 1921 – Tuesday, October 19, 2021 Doris L. (Hallenbeck) Ward, 100, a lifelong resident of Schenectady, passed away on Tuesday, October 19th under compassionate Hospice care at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia after a short illness. Born and educated in Schenectady, she is the daughter of the...

Joseph Lazzari Jr

Joseph Lazzari Jr

Oct 13, 2021

Joseph Michael Lazzari Jr., 45 of Saratoga Springs, entered the Kingdom of God suddenly at his home on Wednesday October 13th due to a massive Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage. Born and educated in Schenectady, Joe was the son of Joseph M. And Susan (Mongin) Lazzari Sr. and was a graduate of Notre Dame Bishop Gibbons High School in Schenectady. A former...

M Lynne Connolly Owen

M Lynne Connolly Owen

Oct 9, 2021

Lynne Connolly, 72, of Schenectady, passed away on October 9th 2021 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. The oldest of six children, Lynne was born in Bridgeport, CT to James E. and Helen I. Connolly on June 2nd 1949. She was predeceased by her husband David “Buzz” Owen, her devoted friend and husband for close to 40 years. They...

Richard H Meyer

Richard H Meyer

Oct 8, 2021

Richard H. Meyer, 91 passed away on Friday October 8th at his home in Schenectady surrounded by family. Born and educated in Schenectady, Richard was the son of the late Harry and Beatrice (Duffany) Meyer and attended Mont Pleasant High School. A lifelong carpenter, Richard retired in 1992 from Rosch Brothers, Inc in Latham as a carpenter superintendent after...

David L Owen

David L Owen

Oct 8, 2021

David L. (Buzz) Owen Rotterdam- David Owen, 83 of Rotterdam, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, at home. He was born in Albany, New York to the late Lester Owen and Helen Harmon Owen. He was a graduate of Guilderland High School. He served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1973, he was honorably discharged with the...

Tyler Wolcott

Tyler Wolcott

Oct 8, 2021

Tyler Whitney Wolcott, 35, passed away suddenly on October 8, 2021 after a brief fight with Leukemia. Born in Avon, NY on February 4, 1986, Tyler moved to Albany, NY and graduated from Albany Law School in 2015. He was brought into the firm Read and Laniado, LLP the same year, where he felt like family. Tyler and his...

Mary Maddalla

Mary Maddalla

Oct 6, 2021

Mary Maddalla,95 passed away on Wednesday October 6th at Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Born and educated in Schenectady, Mary was a homemaker. Predeceased by her husband Patrick Maddalla. Mary has no known survivor's A graveside service will be held on Thursday October 14th at 11 am at St Agnes Cemetery in Menands, NY.

Beatrice "Doreen" Pikcilingis (Williams)

Beatrice "Doreen" Pikcilingis (Williams)

Oct 4, 2021

Beatrice Doreen (nee Williams) Pikcilingis, long time resident of Guilderland, NY passed away peacefully October 4, 2021 at Ellis Rehab and Residential Center. “Doreen” was born on January 5, 1927 to the late Joseph and Clara Jane (nee Jeffery) Williams of Rotterdam. Doreen was a 1944 graduate of Draper High School. She worked for R. H. Macy Company for...

Winifred M ""Winnie"" Yahn (Devarnne)

Winifred M ""Winnie"" Yahn (Devarnne)

Oct 3, 2021

Winifred M. “Winnie” Yahn 94, formerly of Schenectady passed away at home on Sunday October 3rd in Glenville. Formerly of Schenectady, Winnie was the daughter of the late John and Sarah (Selmer) DeVarnne and a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. A homemaker, she was a former employee of Greens Department Store in Schenectady and the former Albany Felt...

Dorothy J Lane (Furner)

Dorothy J Lane (Furner)

Oct 2, 2021

Dorothy Lane 95, formerly of Poland NY, passed away at the Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. She got her wings October 2, on the Feast of the Guardian Angels. Born in Paris Hill NY, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Charles and Jane Furner. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband of sixty one years, Francis in 2007. She was...

Richard Boyle

Richard Boyle

Oct 1, 2021

Richard D. Boyle 77 passed away Friday afternoon at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Born, raised and educated in Albany, Richard was the son of the late George and Jessie (Briggs) Boyle. Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years Arlene J (Prue) Boyle, his children, Farin G. Boyle (Wenndy) and Scott D. Boyle (Sherry), his former...

Daniel S Smith

Daniel S Smith

Oct 1, 2021

Daniel S. Smith, of Princetown, NY, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the owner and operator of the former Optical Fashions of Scotia, and was a well-respected businessman and optician for over 30 years. Dan’s pastimes included a long stint as a bowler in the GE Gas Turbine Bowling league, membership...

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