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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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Ethel M Zasa

Ethel M Zasa

Aug 20, 2018

Ethel M. Zasa,65, passed away on Monday August 20th at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. Born and educated in Schenectady, Ethel was the daughter of the late Raymond and Vera(Knapp) Stone . A former employee of Union College in Schenectady, Ethel also took several courses at the college. She is survived by her companion of over 20 years,...

Stevie T Bethune

Stevie T Bethune

Aug 19, 2018

Stevie T. Bethune, 55, of Albany departed this life on August 19, 2018 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, He was born in Albany, NY and attended Albany Public Schools. He is predeceased by his mother Cornelia Bethune and two siblings John Bethune and Helen Bethune. Stevie was employed as a laborer in iron work. He was passionate about fishing....

Marie Louise Slater (Hulett)

Marie Louise Slater (Hulett)

Aug 19, 2018

Marie L. Slater, 78, entered into eternal glory on Sunday, August 19th surrounded by her family and hand in hand with her loving husband, Floyd "Skip" of 60 years. Born January 21st, 1940 to the late Ike and Marie Hulett, she enjoyed a fun-filled, well-loved, and well-traveled childhood with late sister Audrey Swart, and surviving brothers Warren (Lorraine) Hulett...

Linda S Mayer

Linda S Mayer

Aug 15, 2018

Linda Sue Mayer on August 15th, 2018 crossed through St. Peters pearly gates, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was received into this world on December 30th 1953, to the late Robert and Beatrice (Clapper) DeLaMater. Where she lived in Rotterdam NY, went to Mohonasen High School and graduated in 1969. Linda was a caring friend, Mom, Grandma and...

Douglas Donzelli

Douglas Donzelli

Aug 8, 2018

Douglas Donzelli, 45, passed away suddenly at his home in Rotterdam, NY on August 8th, 2018. Doug was born on January 5th, 1973 in Rockville Centre, Long Island to Donald Donzelli and Catherine Donzelli (Farrell). He was a successful business owner and a devoted father and husband. Doug enjoyed skydiving, cooking, listening to music (Stevie Nicks), and watching movies...

John W Allen

John W Allen

Aug 6, 2018

John W. Allen, 96, of Schenectady passed away at the Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs on Monday August 6, 2018. Born in Salem, NY he was the son of the late Elliott and Elizabeth (White) Allen. John served his country in the Army during World War 2. He was the owner and operator of Allen's Confectionary in...

Monica Russo (Marrow)

Monica Russo (Marrow)

Aug 4, 2018

Monica Marrow Russo, 57, of Mechanicville passed away on Saturday August 4th, 2018 at the Joan Nicole Prince Home after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Born in Troy, NY she was the daughter of Arthur N. Marrow Jr. (June) of Halfmoon and her late mother Frances (Dworak) Marrow. Monica was a 1978 graduate of Keveny Memorial...

Consul Rocco "(Con)" Ciancetta

Consul Rocco "(Con)" Ciancetta

Aug 3, 2018

Consul (Con) R. Ciancetta passed away on August 3 with family and friends by his side. Born Consolino Rocco Ciancetta, in Sambuceto, Abruzzo, Italy on January 8, 1924 to Benigno Ciancetta and Aquelina Mincone, he was predeceased by his wife of 56 years Margaret Mary Gallo Ciancetta, brother Nino Ciancetta and his grandson Christopher David Ciancetta. Con is survived...

William G Johnson

William G Johnson

Aug 3, 2018

William G. Johnson, 71, of Scotia passed away at home on Friday August 3, 2018. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Peter and Beverley (Harlow) Johnson. He received an associate's degree from Nassau Community College and graduated from SUNY at Oswego with a bachelor's degree in Industrial Arts. William also earned 30 credit hours...

Antoinette G Gaudio (Chinni)

Antoinette G Gaudio (Chinni)

Aug 1, 2018

Antoinette G. Gaudio, 100, passed away early Wednesday morning August 1, 2018 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam. Born and educated in Schenectady, Antoinette was the daughter of the late Epifanio and Genevieve Chinni and a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. A homemaker, Antoinette worked for over 10 years for the New York State Department of...

Janet Elaine Doherty

Janet Elaine Doherty

Jul 31, 2018

Janet Elaine Doherty, 80, passed away on Tuesday evening July 31st at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. Born in Oneonta, NY, Janet was the daughter of the late Clinton and Laura (Gould) Gale and a 1955 graduate of Draper High School and a 1957 graduate of Albany Business College. A homemaker, Janet was also a former Legal Secretary...

Anna L Maloney

Anna L Maloney

Jul 27, 2018

Anna L. Maloney, 34, of Schenectady passed away at Ellis Hospital on July 27, 2018. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Timothy and Cynthia (Sandora) Maloney. Anna is survived by her four children- Marcus Van Heusen, Dwayne Mallory, Michael Mallory and Deanna Mallory as well as one sister Barbara Maloney. Funeral Services for Anna will...

Joseph C Febbie

Joseph C Febbie

Jul 27, 2018

Joseph C. Febbie, 91, of Rotterdam passed away on Friday July 27, 2018 at St. Peters Hospice Inn surrounded by his loving family. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Febbie. He was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady. Joseph served his country in the Marine Corps from 1945-1946. Joseph...

Holly L Lombardi (Vanburen)

Holly L Lombardi (Vanburen)

Jul 25, 2018

Holly L. Lombardi, 59, passed away peacefully in her home Wednesday morning July 25, 2018 surrounded by her family. Born on December 23,1958, Holly was the daughter of the late Howard and Betty (Diamond) VanBuren and sister of the late Steve and Mitch VanBuren. Holly enjoyed taking family vacations and spending time outdoors admiring her beautiful flower gardens. Above...

Phyllis R Caley (Rinehart)

Phyllis R Caley (Rinehart)

Jul 20, 2018

Phyllis Rinehart Caley went to be with her Savior on July 20,2018, at the age of 87. Phyllis lived in Kanawha, IA with her daughter and son in law and five of her grandchildren. She lived her life with grace and dignity to the very end. Phyllis was born to the late Allie Katherine Sample Rinehart and late Phillip...

Robert A Guyette

Robert A Guyette

Jul 17, 2018

Robert A. "Bob" Guyette, formerly of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 17, at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady. He was born August 2, 1920 in St. Regis Falls, the first child of the late Arthur J. and Louise (Compo) Guyette living his early years in Dickinson Center. At a young age, he moved with...

James B Archibald

James B Archibald

Jul 16, 2018

James B. Archibald, 90, passed away on Monday July 16th at Loving Home at Fredericks in Glenville. Born in Newark, New Jersey, he was the son of the late James and Margaret (Brownlee) Archibald. James was a graduate of the State University of New York at Canton and served his country in the United States Army during World War...

Robert T Taylor

Robert T Taylor

Jul 15, 2018

Robert Thompson Taylor of Rotterdam NY (formerly of Bloomfield, CT) will be laid to rest at Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, CT on Friday, July 27th at 2 pm with a memorial service to follow at 5 pm at the Bloomfield Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Robert was born to the late Robert Lee Taylor and Gloria Thompson Taylor as...

Rev Thomas A Kendall

Rev Thomas A Kendall

Jul 13, 2018

Delmar- Rev. Thomas A Kendall, very nearly 95, passed from this world into eternal salvation on July 13, 2018. " My soul finds rest in God alone: My salvation comes from Him." - Psalms 62:1 Born in Syracuse, NY on Aug 13, 1923 to Margaret and John Kendall, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Force in January...

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