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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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Ernestine C Merrihew (Smith)

Ernestine C Merrihew (Smith)

May 22, 2018

Ernestine C. Merrihew, 87, of Dunaesburg passed away on Tuesday May 22, 2018 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn in Albany. Born in Troy, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Ernestine (Lee) Smith. She was employed in computer forwarding for the US Post Office on Karner Road in Colonie. Ernestine was a wonderful and strong woman....

Carlton J Canton

Carlton J Canton

May 20, 2018

Carlton J. Canton, 75, of Altamont, formerly of Schenectady passed away at Ellis Hospital on Sunday May 20, 2018. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Arthur and Myrtle (VanZandt) Canton. Carlton was employed in maintenance at the Sheridan Village in Schenectady. He is survived by his daughter Karen Canton of Schenectady, two sons David Canton...

Kathryn Mw Houghton (Warner)

Kathryn Mw Houghton (Warner)

May 20, 2018

Kathryn M. W. Houghton, 61. of Rotterdam passed away on Sunday May 20, 2018 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Albany, NY, she was he daughter of the late Kenneth Warner and Margaret (VanZandt) Warner of Tulsa,OK. She was a graduate of SUNY in Albany. Kathryn was employed for 30 years as a probation officer for Schenectady County....

Janis Donofrio (Liotta)

Janis Donofrio (Liotta)

May 19, 2018

With deep sorrow we wish to announce the peaceful passing of Janis (Jan) Liotta Donofrio on May 19, 2018 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn in Albany. Jan was the daughter of the late John Liotta and Ermina (Willy) Liotta. Jan is survived by her sons: Stephen (Karen) Donofrio, Jeffrey (Kimberly) Donofrio and David Jr. (Kate Dolan) Donofrio as well...

Robert E Pixley

Robert E Pixley

May 18, 2018

Robert E. Pixley, 72, passed away at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in France, he was the son of the late Harold and Rose (Spick) Pixley. He was born of Indian heritage and his name was Red Wolf. He was employed for many years in construction. Robert was passionate about airplanes and was a skilled carpenter. He was intelligent...

Anita M Ferraro (Ceppaloti)

Anita M Ferraro (Ceppaloti)

May 18, 2018

Anita M. Ferraro,91. of Rotterdam passed away on Friday May 18, 2018 at the Ellis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Schenectady. Born in Italy, she was the daughter of the late Guido and Paulina (Zampa) Ceppaloti. She was employed as a nurse's aide at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Anita was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church in...

Michael Allan Koza

Michael Allan Koza

May 16, 2018

Edinburg, NY - Michael Allan Koza, son of Yvonne and Walter Koza passed away on May 16 at the age of 77. He was raised by his grandparents Alice and Jacob Frye and attended Carman School and Draper High School. Michael's fascination of cars began when he learned to walk. He and his life-long friend Tommy Masterson followed Tommy's...

Darlene A Quick (Livingston)

Darlene A Quick (Livingston)

May 12, 2018

Darlene A. Quick passed away unexpectedly on Saturday May 12th at her home in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Burns) Livingston and Henry Livingston. A graduate of Niskayuna High School, Darlene received her Certificate as a Dental Assistant from the West Chester Dental School. Her life was devoted to her husband, children,...

Robert C (Drose) Drozdowski

Robert C (Drose) Drozdowski

May 11, 2018

Robert C. Drozdowski (Drose), of Rotterdam passed away on Friday May 11, 2018 at Ellis Hospital with his wife at his side. He was born in Albany, NY on October 23, 1930. Robert's parents were Adam and Frances (Suprenant) Drozdowski, both passed away in 1982. He was a 1950 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School as Bobby Drose, where...

Maria A Calderon

Maria A Calderon

May 10, 2018

Maria A. Calderon, 85, of Schenectady passed away on Thursday May 10, 2018 at the Joan Nicole Prince Home in Scotia surrounded by her loving family. Born in El Salvador, she was the daughter of the late Eulofio and Jesus (Martinez) Calderon. Maria was a home maker. She was a single mom who raised two children in a hard...

Anna Parashak

Anna Parashak

May 6, 2018

Anna Parashak passed away on Sunday May 6th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in educated in Poland, Anna worked in Germany, as an interpreter where she met and married her husband Peter in October of 1949. They moved to the United States in 1951 and settled in Rotterdam. A homemaker, Anna was a former bookkeeper for the Imperial...

Donna C Trotter (Parker)

Donna C Trotter (Parker)

Apr 26, 2018

Donna C. Trotter, 59, of Middle Falls, NY passed away on Thursday April 26, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at Mary's Haven in Saratoga Springs. Born in Niskayuna, NY, she was the daughter of the late William and Gertrude (Hall) Parker. Donna was a home maker. She was predeceased by one son Shaun Trotter. She is survived by...

Martha A Digsby (Bertasso)

Martha A Digsby (Bertasso)

Apr 26, 2018

Martha (Marti) Digsby 71, passed away on Thursday April 26th at Florida Medical Hospital in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Born in Albany, Marti was the daughter of the late Peter and Ann (Cain) Bertasso Sr. and was a graduate of Mohanasen High School and Russell Sage College. A Clinical Researcher for Bristol Myers Squibb, Marti was devoted to her family....

Ernest Griffith Wheatley

Ernest Griffith Wheatley

Apr 23, 2018

Ernest G. Wheatley, 78, passed away on Monday morning April 23rd at Ellis Hospital with family close by. Born in Schenectady, Ernest was the son of the late H. LaSalle and Gladys (Griffith) Wheatley and brother of the late Russell Wheatley. A machinist at the General Electric Company for over 30 years, Ernest was a member of the GE...

Theo P Wegner

Theo P Wegner

Apr 22, 2018

Theo P. Wegner, 89, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018.Born on October 22, 1928 in Germany, he was the son of the late Anna Nehring and Julius Wegner. Theo grew up and was educated in Berlin, Germany before emigrating to the United States in 1952. After serving in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, Theo joined General...

Krisendat Kalika

Krisendat Kalika

Apr 22, 2018

This is the story of Krisendat (Kaloo) Kalika . Krisendat was a good man that was loved, is missed and will always be cherished. Krisendat was born Leguan Essequibo Island, Guyana, he was fourth child of Cecil and Rukhmin. He went to school in Georgetown Guyana. Krisendat worked in the food and restaurant services industry and prided himself on...

Michael J Dunn

Michael J Dunn

Apr 21, 2018

Michael J. Dunn, 36, of Rotterdam passed away on Saturday April 21, 2018. Born in Schenectady he was the son of the late Francis William Dunn and Debra (Delano) Dunn of Frankfort, NY. Michael was passionate about his family. He loved his dogs, fishing and most importantly his tattoos. Michael also took great pride in being Irish. Besides his...

Nancy M Pallescki (Miller)

Nancy M Pallescki (Miller)

Apr 21, 2018

Nancy M. Pallescki, 93, of Schenectady passed away on Saturday April 21, 2018 at the Ellis Residential and Rehabilitation Center in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late James and Carolena (Becks) Miller. She was employed in clerical work for the NY Telephone Company, retiring in 1985. Nancy was a member of the Telephone Pioneers....

Ernestina S Siver (Sanchez)

Ernestina S Siver (Sanchez)

Apr 19, 2018

Ernestina S. Siver, 75, passed away on Thursday April 19th at Broward Health North in Pompano Beach, Fl. Born in San Juan de Dios, Panama, Ernestina was the daughter of the late Marcos and Nicolasa (Valdes) Sanchez. A homemaker, Ernestina was a former employee of the former Campbell Plastics in Rotterdam, NY. A volunteer with Ladies of Charity of...

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