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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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Anne Bienkowski (Budzinski)
Jun 13, 2019
Anne Bienkowski,73, passed away on Thursday morning June 13th at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Guilderland. Born in Germany, Anne was the daughter of the late Antonio and Maryanne Budzinski and had attended St. Adalbert School in Schenectady. A former private duty nurse aide in Schenectady, Anne attended the Salvation Army, loved to travel, playing bingo, reading watching...
Beverly A Van Dyke
Jun 13, 2019
Beverly A. Van Dyke, 87, passed away on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Helen (Lichva) Van Dyke. She was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Beverly was employed as a secretary for NYS for 30 years, retiring in...
Walter D Deay
Jun 13, 2019
Walter D. Deay, 87, of Delanson, NY and Brooksville, Fla., passed on to be with the Lord on June 13, 2019. Born on the family farm in October 14, 1931, he attended Mariaville and Draper Schools. In his youth Walter held various jobs including working at gas stations and driving hay trucks. Later he completed apprenticeship training in carpentry....
Diane Tullock (Dykeman)
Jun 4, 2019
Diane (Dykeman) Tullock,76, passed away at her home on Tuesday evening June 4, 2019. Born in Schenectady, Diane was the daughter of the late Floyd and Mary (Racko) Dykeman and the step-daughter of Nancy Dykeman of Schenectady. A graduate of Draper High School, Diane worked as a secretary for over 25 years at the Department of Motor Vehicles in...
Ralph L Merrihew
May 27, 2019
Ralph L. Merrihew, 67, passed away on Monday May 27th at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Born in Sharon, CT, Ralph was the son of Ralph H. Merrihew of Lynchburg, Va. and the late Ada (Parmalee) Merrihew . A graduate of Duanesburg High School, Ralph was a self-employed carpenter and also had his degree as a Licensed Practical...
Maria Josephine Lawless (Gilberti)
May 25, 2019
Maria J. Gilberti Lawless, 99, passed away on Saturday afternoon May 25 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home. Born in Scotia, Maria was the daughter of the late Toni and Rosario (Veglia) Regano and adopted daughter of the late Carl and Julia Veglia. A former teacher in the Schenectady Adult Education System, Maria was a member of St Gabriel’s Church,...
Barbara T Hoteling (Lawson)
May 24, 2019
Barbara T. Hoteling,92, passed away Friday morning May 24th at her home , she died at beautiful moment with her loving daughter by her side. Born in New York City, Barbara was the daughter of the late George and Barbara Lawson and attended Middleburgh School System. Barbara worked for New Telephone for over 22 years prior to her retirement...
Naomi Mary Henderson (Spotts)
May 23, 2019
Naomi Mary Henderson (Spotts), daughter of the late Mary and Charles Spotts entered into eternal rest on Thursday May 23, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Naomi was born on December 9, 1932 in Ghent, NY. She attended public school in Ghent. In 1946, her family moved to Albany, NY where Naomi attended Phillip...
Sylvia A Macfarlane (Bradt)
May 19, 2019
Sylvia A. Macfarlane, 80, passed away unexpectedly at Glens Falls Hospital of Sunday evening May 19th surrounded by her family. Born in Schenectady, Sylvia was the daughter of the late Raymond and Eva (Michaud) Bradt and sister of the late Arlene Lent and Edward Bradt. A homemaker, Sylvia worked for more than 8 years as a bus escort for...
Jean L Gibson (Lister)
May 10, 2019
Jean L. Gibson, 83, of Waterford passed away at the Schenectady Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation on Friday May 10, 2019. Born in Easton, MD, she was the daughter of the late Ward and Anita (Stoops) Lister. She was a home maker. Jean is predeceased by her husband Reginald Gibson whom she married June 24, 1967. She is survived...
Wayne Lewis
May 8, 2019
Wayne Lewis, 67, of Schenectady passed away at home on Wednesday May 8, 2019. He was the son of the late Robert and Merlin Lewis. He was a graduate of the Albany Law School and also received his BA and MBA degrees from SUNY Albany. Wayne was employed as a professor at Hudson Valley Community College and Bryant Stratton...
Charles J Guare
May 1, 2019
Charles John Guare, 94, joined his beloved wife Jane in heaven on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 with his loving children by his side. Charles was born in Schenectady, New York to John and Helen (Boehm) Guare on January 7, 1925. He graduated from Nott Terrace High School and joined the Army, where he served in the Pacific during the...
Beverley S Schmidt (Johnson)
May 1, 2019
Beverley S. Schmidt,81, passed away on Wednesday May 1, 2019 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Sloansville, Beverley was the daughter of the late Everett and Ruth (Roberts) Johnson and a graduate of Schoharie Central Schools. A homemaker, Beverley was devoted to her family. She enjoyed gardening and had an open heart toward adopting rescue animals. Beverley had...
Jennifer Nicole Piscitella
Apr 29, 2019
Our beautiful daughter, Jennifer Nicole Piscitella, 28, of Rotterdam NY, was quietly taken from this world after an accidental overdose on April 29, 2019. Her pain and embarrassment from her addiction has ended. Heroin is a nasty drug…it calls our children out and promises them confidence, thin bodies, and a best friend for life! It’s all lies! Confidence changes...
Marian D Gallace
Apr 21, 2019
Marian D. Gallace,89 passed away on Sunday April 21, 2019 at Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Born and educated in Lynbrook, NY, Marian was the daughter of the late Emil and Martha (Kuester) Myrus. A homemaker, Marian was an avid reader and knitter and was a member of the former Immaculate Conception Church in Schenectady. Predeceased in 2015...
Angeline M Polomaine (Duffany)
Apr 19, 2019
Angeline M. Polomaine, 78, of Schenectady passed away at Ellis Hospital on Friday April 19, 2019. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (Costello) Duffany. Angeline was employed as a certified nursing assistant at the Glendale Home for 28 years, retiring in 2000. She was passionate about bowling. She was a loving mother,...
Irma Mae Peterson (Ferguson)
Apr 18, 2019
Irma Ferguson Peterson passed peacefully at the Schenectady Center on April 18, 2019. Irma was born in Princetown, NY to Walter and Bertha Ferguson on July 10, 1923. She attended Draper High School and was proud to have served in the US Navy (WAVES) during WWII. For 35 years she worked for Schenectady County and then retired to live...
Veronica Snyder
Apr 12, 2019
Private services were held for Veronica (Rekunyk) Snyder 92, of Schenectday, NY. Veronica was born in Hagaman, NY and was the daughter of the late Samuel and Anna Rekunyk. A former Book Binder , Veronica was a former member of St Luke's Church in Schenectady. She loved reading, crafting and traveling with her husband, Frederick. Veronica was predeceased in...
Richard F Russell Sr
Apr 11, 2019
Richard F. Russell Sr.,83, passed peacefully April 11, 2019, in Glenville at his daughter’s home. Born and educated in Schenectady, Richard was the son of the late Thomas and Dorothy Mae (Fichtner) Russell and a 1953 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. A United States Army veteran, Richard was the former owner of Mattice’s Service Station in Schenectady for...
Gregory Wilson
Apr 10, 2019
Gregory Rene Wilson passed away on April 10, 2019 in Schenectady, New York. Greg is survived by his daughters Noelle Wilson, Nicki Wilson, brothers John Terry Jr., Darwin Wilson, sister Gwendolyn Wilson, aunts Drucilla (Chuckie) Lee, Lizzie Cooper, uncle Alan Wilson, former girlfriend and longtime friend Pam Whiting, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Greg is preceded in...
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