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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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Linda B Dona (Horvath)
Dec 15, 2017
Linda B. Dona,68, passed away Friday evening December 15 th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born and educated in Schenectady, Linda was the daughter of the late Arpad and Beatrice Horvath and a graduate of Mohonasen High School. A former employee of the Department of Motor Vehicles in Schenectady, Linda later retired from New York State Department of Tax...
Charles H Deisinger
Dec 13, 2017
Charles H. Deisinger, 80, of Rotterdam passed away on Wednesday December 13th at the Grand Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Guilderland Born and educated in Schenectady, Charles was the son of the late Otto and Hazel(VanPatten) Deisinger and a 1959 graduate of the former Draper High School. An Army veteran from 1960 to 1962, Charles worked for US Air...
Sadie Josephine Marshall (Duma)
Dec 13, 2017
Sadie Josephine Marshall, 91, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning December 13th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady after a lengthy encounter with Parkinson's. She was born, educated and life-long resident of Schenectady and a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. The eldest child of the late Paul and Josephine (Filutowski) Duma, Sadie was predeceased by her brother Paul R. Duma...
Nicolette M Barbera (Barbera)
Dec 11, 2017
Nicolette Marie Barbera, 66, passed away peacefully on December 11,2017. NickyB, as she was affectionately known, was born on January 3, 1951, in Schenectady, NY, to Nicholas Barbera and Kathleen June Barbera, both of whom predeceased her. Her brother, Gary Barbera also predeceased her. Nicolette is survived by her loving and devoted daughter, Chantel Sherman Martin and son-in-law, Collis...
Douglas R "Coach" Erickson
Dec 11, 2017
Douglas (Coach) Erickson 1929-2017 To those he influenced: My grandfather told me stories about you. I know your names. I know the places you've been. I know the things you've done. He remembered everything. And he told it all. Recounting the details of your lives was his greatest pleasure. He spoke of your successes with joy, of your failures...
Francis C Adams
Dec 9, 2017
Francis C. Adams, 94, of Rotterdam passed away on Saturday December 9, 2017 at the Loving Home for Mom or Dad in Rexford. Born in Fulton, NY, he was the son of Ralph and Lovina ( Swart) Adams. He was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Francis served his country in the Army in World War 2. Francis...
Gladys E Henderson (Flower)
Dec 9, 2017
Gladys E. Henderson, 82, formerly of Rotterdam passed away on Saturday December 9, 2017 with her family at her side. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late John and Gertrude (Sweet) Flower. Gladys was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School in Schenectady. She was a home maker. She was a member of the Lynnwood Reformed...
Deborah A Wurzer (Wieszchowski)
Dec 8, 2017
Deborah A. Wurzer, 79, of Scotia passed away at home on Friday December 8, 2017. Born in Amsterdam, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Frances (Peters) Wieszchowski. Deborah was employed for several years as the Town Clerk of Middleburgh. She is predeceased by her husband Ed Wurzer and one brother Robert Wieszchowski (Dawn). Deborah is survived...
Lois I Emerson
Dec 8, 2017
Lois Imogene Emerson of Niskayuna passed away at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady on Friday December 8, 2017, at the age of 97. Born on 23 November 1920 in Benton, IL, Jean was the daughter of Thomas Archie Linn and Mary Mandrell Linn, and beloved sister of Curtis Linn (Cindy), as well as the late Opal, Lloyd, Madge, Gordon, and...
Ray Languell Jr
Dec 6, 2017
Ray Languell Jr.,86, passed away peacefully Wednesday December 6th at the Joan Nicole Prince Home in Scotia. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Ray was the son of the late Ray and Helen (Chronister) Languell Sr. A Navy veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam Wars, Ray retired as a Navy Recruiter after 34 years of distinguished service. He was...
Milada A Legere (Kozak)
Dec 5, 2017
Milada A. LeGere (nee Kozak), 86, died peacefully, December 4, at the LeGere Family home in Rotterdam, surrounded by her loving family. Born March 12, 1931, in Schenectady, Mickey - as she was lovingly called by family and friends - was one of two children of the late William and Marie Kozak. Mickey was a 1948 graduate of Draper...
Gladys W Tooley (White)
Dec 3, 2017
Gladys W. (White) Tooley 94 passed away Sunday morning December 3rd at Saratoga Hospital after a short illness. Born in Ft Ann, NY, Gladys was the daughter of the late Harry and Edith (Corbin) White. A homemaker, Gladys and her husband Howard ran a small restaurant and antique shop in Delanson for many years. She enjoyed crafting and was...
Lois Ann Guerra (O'Brien)
Nov 29, 2017
Lois Ann Guerra,81, passed away Wednesday morning November 29th at her home in Rotterdam. Born and educated in Albany, Lois was the daughter of the late Edward and Edna (Quinlin) O'Brien and a graduate of St. Joseph's Academy and Spencer Business Institute. A homemaker, Lois was a former Bookkeeper at Mohawk National Bank, a member of Our Lady Queen...
Wanda M Neff
Nov 28, 2017
Wanda M. Neff, 97, passed away Tuesday November 28th at Glendale Nursing Home in Glenville. Born in Schenectady, Wanda was the daughter of the late Harry and Elsie (Armstrong) Howenstein and a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. A homemaker, Wanda was a member of Bellevue Reformed Church, a former volunteer at Ellis Hospital and a former Telephone Operator...
Arthur G Feuz
Nov 18, 2017
Arthur G. Feuz, 94, of Rotterdam passed away peacefully on Saturday November 18, 2017 at Baptist Health and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Rudolph and Bertha (Abbuhl) Feuz. Arthur grew up in the country and walked each day to a one room schoolhouse throughout his elementary education. He graduated from...
Ruth C Lafreniere
Nov 15, 2017
Ruth C. LaFreniere,94, passed away Wednesday evening November 15th at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia. Born in Schenectady, Ruth was the daughter of the late William and Emma (Palmer) Crawn. A homemaker, Ruth was an avid reader and devoted to her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Predeceased in 1986 by her husband of...
Audrey L Yanchunis (Taylor)
Nov 12, 2017
Audrey L. Yanchunis, 67, passed away early Sunday morning November 12th at Saratoga Center for Rehab and Skilled Nursing in Ballston, Spa. Audrey was a lifelong resident of Schenectady County, where she fondly remembered her childhood growing up in the Rotterdam area. She recalled on occasion going to Proctors Theater in Schenectady where she would watch movies all day...
Anna Allen
Nov 7, 2017
Anna Allen, 95, formerly of Rotterdam passed away at Baptist Health and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia. Born in Duanesburg, she was the daughter of the late Emmett and Ella (Crosier) Tulloch. Anna was employed for the Mica Insulator Company in Schenectady, where she met her first husband, the late Raymond Ruskowski. After Anna became a home maker. Anna was...
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