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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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Olga M Jennings Lionarons (Jensen)
Nov 19, 2020
Olga M. Jennings Lionarons, 103, passed away at Elderwood of Ulhlein in Lake Placid on Thursday November 19, 2020. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Olga (Andressen) Jensen. She was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Olga was employed as a bank teller for the Ballston Spa National Bank. During her life...
Bettie Rodgers
Nov 18, 2020
Bettie Arvilla Rodgers (nee Merrill) passed peacefully in her sleep on November 18, 2020. Bettie was born on March 7, 1928 in Bennington VT to the late Mildred and Alvin Merrill. As a child Bettie spent a lot of time at the library and became an avid reader. She lived in Petersburg, NY with her great aunt and uncle...
Kathryn Larson
Nov 14, 2020
Kathryn E. Huston Larson, 93 passed away on Saturday morning November 14th at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born and educated in Schenectady, Kathryn was the daughter of the late Wallace and Harriett (Brimar) Huston and a graduate of Draper High School. A homemaker, (Kathryn) was a member of the Amity Reformed Church ,where she directed the choir...
Michael C Morris
Nov 14, 2020
Michael Morris was a great friend, brother, and uncle. He was an animal lover and an honest man who took the utmost pride in his work. He enjoyed a sense of freedom that most people trade for a sense of security. Mike was a gifted master carpenter. He worked best alone, but it was a privilege to get to...
Alicia A Nixon (Levielle)
Nov 12, 2020
Alicia A. Nixon,36, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday November 12, 2020. Born and educated in Schenectady, Alicia was the daughter of Deborah Wallace LeVielle of Scotia and Robert LeVielle. A homemaker, Alicia was a devoted wife and mother. She is survived by her husband, Shawn A. Nixon of Schenectady and her 6 children, Robert Wainwright, Scotty Wainwright, Meadow Wainwright,...
Benjamin Brown
Nov 12, 2020
Benjamin M. Brown, 45, passed away peacefully at his home in Rotterdam, New York, Thursday, November 12th, 2020. Ben was born January 8th, 1974, in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, to his Mother, Marietta MacGregor, and Father, William Brown. He soon moved to Washington state, where he spent his childhood and adolescent years. He lived in a few towns within the...
Joseph Lesley
Nov 12, 2020
Joseph J. Lesley Jr., 98 passed away on Thursday November 12th at his home in Rotterdam. Born and educated in Schenectady, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph and Sophia (Janis) Lesley Sr. A graduate of Draper High School, Joseph received his degree from Union College in 1947. A former head teller with both Bankers Trust and 1st...
Gordon Endries
Nov 11, 2020
Gordon R. Endries,88, passed away on Wednesday November 11th at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn in Albany, NY. Born and educated in Schenectady, NY, Gordon was the son of the late George and Barbara (Baan) Endries and a graduate of Draper High School. A graduate of the General Electric Apprentice Course and the Manufacturing Studies Program at G.E., Gordon served...
Barbara Whitchurch
Nov 2, 2020
Barbara A. Whitchurch, 70, passed away on Monday November 2nd in Poughkeepsie, NY. Born and educated in Brooklyn, NY, Barbara was the daughter of Gloria (Cohn) Waidler of Brooklyn, NY and the late Robert W. McGill. A graduate of Madison High School in Brooklyn, Barbara was the owner of A Suitable Image in Schenectady for many years. A member...
Keith Hitchins
Nov 1, 2020
Keith Arnold Hitchins, 89, passed away on November 1, 2020, at the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Best known simply as Keith Hitchins or Professor Keith Hitchins, he was an internationally honored historian of Romania but also of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe, and many Asian countries. From 1967 until his retirement in 2019, he was Professor of...
Frank Prokorym
Oct 29, 2020
Frank Prokorym, 94, formerly of Daytona Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, October 29th at the Glendale Nursing Home in Glenville, NY. Born in Cleveland Ohio and raised in Schenectady, NY, Frank was the son of the late Kazimer and Catherine (Rogalski) Prokorym. Frank graduated from Draper High School in 1944, and proudly served his country during...
Ollie Snead
Oct 28, 2020
Ollie J. Snead, 61, of Schenectady, passed away on Wednesday October 28, 2020 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Belle Glade, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Catherine (Simmons) Snead. She was a home maker. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by one daughter Sharrissa Snead and one brother Artie Snead. Ollie is survived by her...
Barbara F Leone (Moser)
Oct 18, 2020
Barbara F. Leone, 89, passed away on Sunday October 18th at the Schenectady Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation after a long Illness. Born in Schenectady, Barbara was the daughter of the late Emil and Teresa (Griesmer) Moser and a graduate of the former Draper High School. The former meal site manager for Catholic Charities in Schenectady and at St...
Bernard Shannon
Oct 17, 2020
Bernard T. Shannon, 85, of Gansevoort passed away on Saturday October 17, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Malta. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of Bernard and Josephine (Costello) Shannon. He was a graduate of Siena College and received a degree in accounting. After college, he served his country in the Army. Bernard was employed...
Flora Evelyn Williams (Chappell)
Oct 14, 2020
Greenwich - F. Evelyn Pikcilingis Williams, 98, died peacefully Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Mary’s Haven Hospice Home. Born in Clarksville, NH on May 29, 1922, to Perley and Diana Chappell, Evelyn spent her younger years at the family home in Milford, NH. On June 30, 1941, Evelyn married Joseph Pikcilingis of Schenectady, NY where they would make their...
Nicole Simms
Oct 12, 2020
On Monday, October 12th, at St Peter's Hospice Inn, the love of my life, Nicole Liros Simms, shed a body severely limited by ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease. That afternoon, free of her failing physical form, she ran, and skipped, and danced her way into the loving presence of Jesus – someone who knew more than a little about suffering. I...
Dorothy Wittrup
Oct 11, 2020
Dorothy (Topalian) Wittrup, 91, passed away on Sunday evening, August 11, at her home surrounded by family. Born and educated in Brooklyn, NY, Dorothy lived in Maryland and worked for the United States Government in Aberdeen, MD for over ten years. A beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Dorothy was a member of the Armenian American Society. Predeceased in 2012...
Marjory Eichmeyer
Oct 10, 2020
Marjory M. Eichmeyer,87, passed away on Saturday morning October 10th in the arms of her daughter in Schenectady, NY. Born and educated in Quebec City, Canada, Marjory was the daughter of the late Edward and Irene (Bowen) Feeney. A homemaker and stay at home mom, Marjory was devoted to her family. Active in her church, Marjory was member of...
Ilse Rijssen
Oct 9, 2020
Ilse Marleen Darfour-Rijssen passed away on October 9, 2020 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Suriname, she was the daughter of late Leo Dalfour and Cornelia Jameson. She was a home health aide at Living Resources which she enjoyed to the full. Ilse was compassionate about helping the sick and elderly. She was a devoted servant of Jehovah for many...
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