Obituaries

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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Rose M (Dingo) Parks

Rose M (Dingo) Parks

Sep 28, 2018

Rose M. Parks,100, passed away late Friday evening September 28th at home in Glenville. Born in Schenectady, Rose educated in Amsterdam and was the daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth Dingo. An employee of the former Kem Cleaners, Rose was also had worked for the General Electric Company. A member of the Schenectady Eagles Club, Rose was a...

Julia M Burke (Deorazio)

Julia M Burke (Deorazio)

Sep 25, 2018

Julia M. Burke,90, passed away Tuesday September 25th at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia. Born and educated in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Johanna (Verhagen) Deorazio and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. A homemaker, Julia was a longtime volunteer at St Clare's Hospital and a member of St. John...

Ann-Marie Gray (Gorski)

Ann-Marie Gray (Gorski)

Sep 25, 2018

Ann-Marie (Gorski) Gray,69, passed away early Tuesday morning September 25th at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam after a long illness. Born and educated in Cohoes, NY, Ann-Marie was the daughter of the late Simon and Agnes (Piwnica) Gorski and a graduate of Cohoes High School. A former secretary with the Duanesburg Community Center, Ann-Marie also worked for Victory Lap...

June Helen Baesen (Shoemaker)

June Helen Baesen (Shoemaker)

Sep 20, 2018

June Helen (Shoemaker) Baesen, 90 of Rotterdam passed away on Thursday September 20, 2018 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Schaghticoke, NY, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Helen (Wheeler) Shoemaker. Her world revolved around her family. June also loved food, whether owning a deli, working in a supermarket or a college food service, or...

Jacqueline M Wickham

Jacqueline M Wickham

Sep 17, 2018

Jacqueline M. Wickham, 80, of Delanson passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday September 17, 2018. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late George and Katherine (King) Winters. She was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. And moved to Delanson in 1968.Jacqueline was employed as a school bus driver for the...

Sheila Bloodgood (Davidson)

Sheila Bloodgood (Davidson)

Sep 17, 2018

Sheila J. Bloodgood, 87, of Scotia passed away Monday morning September 17, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Scotia, she was the daughter of the late James and Alice (Juckett) Davidson. She was a graduate of Scotia-Glenville High School and the Mildred Ellie Business School. She was a home maker. Sheila was a member of...

Tonia M White

Tonia M White

Sep 12, 2018

Tonia Michelle White was born December 19, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York to Cecilia "Tiny" Spencer and Jerome Cox. As an infant, Tonia was adopted and raised by her great aunt Christina L. "Bamma" White. Tonia and Bamma shared an unbreakable bond, and they have now been reunited. Tonia received her education through the New York City school system....

Eflyn "Mickie Or Effie" Villery (Goodrich)

Eflyn "Mickie Or Effie" Villery (Goodrich)

Sep 8, 2018

Eflyn "Mickie or Effie" Villery,78, passed away on Saturday September 8, 2018 with her daughter Michele by her side. Born in Memphis, TN, Effie was the daughter of the late Gilbert and John Ella (Langston) Goodrich. She attended Schenectady County Community College and received a degree form Spencer Business institute. A former employee of the General Electric Company, Effie...

Wilma M Youker (Macarthur)

Wilma M Youker (Macarthur)

Sep 7, 2018

Wilma Youker passed away peacefully on Friday, September 7th at Baptist Nursing Home at the age of 91. Wilma was born in in Davenport, NY on December 20, 1926 to the late Robert and Inez MacArthur. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Donald Youker whom she married in 1951. Donald passed away in 1994. She was also predeceased...

Dolores N (Shannon) Decarlo (Shinka)

Dolores N (Shannon) Decarlo (Shinka)

Sep 6, 2018

Dolores N. (Shannon) DeCarlo,83, passed away on Thursday September 6th at Ellis Hospital surrounded by family. Born in Schenectady,Dolores was the daughter of the late Henry and Pearl (Krajewski) Shinka and was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School in Schenectady. A former Physical Therapy Aide at Sunnyview Hospital, Dolores had previously been employed by 1st National Bank, Mohonasen...

Kathleen A O'Connell

Kathleen A O'Connell

Sep 4, 2018

On September 4, 2018, Kathleen Ann O'Connell loving daughter, sister, aunt passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the age of 66. Born in Rome, NY, Kathy attended Rome Catholic High School and resided in the Albany area for many years. She was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Marian O'Connell, and brother, Kevin O'Connell. Kathy...

Charlene A Goodman

Charlene A Goodman

Sep 1, 2018

Charlene A. Goodman, 55, of Schenectady passed away at home on Saturday September 1, 2018. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late William and Maureen (Watson) Rue. She was a home maker Charlene was a loving mother, grandmother and phenomenal sister. To know her was a blessing to all who knew her. She will be missed...

Marion L Bee

Marion L Bee

Aug 29, 2018

Marion L. Bee passed away on Wednesday, August 29th. She is survived by her sisters, Alice Corcoran and Frances Carleton, and by numerous nieces and nephews. Born in 1926, she was predeceased by her parents, Charles E. Bee and Helen (Blake) Bee, and by her brothers, William, Robert, Edward, and David Bee. A graduate of Bucknell University and the...

Charles F King Jr

Charles F King Jr

Aug 29, 2018

Charles F. King Jr.,67, of Schenectady passed away at home on Wednesday August 29, 2018. Born in Brattleboro, VT, he was the son of the late Charles and Barbara King Sr. Charles enlisted in the Navy at the age of 18 and served his country from 1969-1976. He was later employed at Valli's Steakhouse as a cook. After that...

Mark J Deleva

Mark J Deleva

Aug 26, 2018

Mark J. DeLeva, 65, died peacefully on Sunday, August 26, 2018 after a brave battle with Leukemia. He was born to the late Joseph and Marilynn DeLeva in Schenectady, NY on December 16, 1952 and resided for the past 41 years in Mariaville, NY. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Phyllis DeLeva; sons, Joseph DeLeva (Rachel)...

Carmen Julia Zabala (Zabala)

Carmen Julia Zabala (Zabala)

Aug 24, 2018

Carmen Julia Zabala,52 passed away on August 24th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady surrounded by her family. Born in Junco,Puerto Rico on November 25, 1965, Carmen was the daughter of the late Liberato and Francisca (Lopez) Zabala. A vibrant free spirit, Carmen loved to dance and spending time with her family. Carmen leaves behind to cherish her memory her...

Lucas James Wesley

Lucas James Wesley

Aug 22, 2018

Lucas James Wesley, 29, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Los Angeles, CA on Wednesday August 22, 2018. Born in Knoxville, TN, Lucas was the son of Eileen (Bond) Wesley of Glenville and the late Dr. James D. Wesley. A graduate of Burnt Hills High School and SUNY Plattsburgh, Lucas was a blogger for the Richest.com and Interbang.com....

Sandra A Bigley (Sherman)

Sandra A Bigley (Sherman)

Aug 20, 2018

Sandra A. (Sherman) Bigley 67, passed away peacefully on Monday evening at her home with her husband by her side. Born and educated in Schenectady, Sandra was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Karlan) Sherman and sister of the late William Sherman. A graduate of Linton High School, Sandra worked in the office at the Schenectady Police...

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