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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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Albert P Califano

Albert P Califano

Nov 5, 2017

Having completed 100 years of a God-blessed life on earth and rightly holding the distinction: "Centenarian", on All Saints Sunday, (November 5th), Albert responded to God's invitation, "Well done good and faithful servant, enter now into the joy of your Lord." His early life, conceived through the love of Concetta St. John and John Califano which began on October...

Merlin G Tolles

Merlin G Tolles

Nov 5, 2017

Merlin G. Tolles, a lifelong resident of Princetown passed away at Ellis Hospital on Sunday November 5, 2017. He was a graduate of Draper High School and was a lifelong member of the Princetown Evangelical Presbyterian Church. As a young person, Merlin was a member of the Mountain View 4H club. He received several blue ribbons for his vegetables...

Raymond W Bergen

Raymond W Bergen

Nov 3, 2017

Raymond W. Bergen, 83, of Schenectady passed away at Ellis Hospital on Friday November 3, 2017. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late David and Elizabeth (Van Natten) Bergen. Ray was a graduate of the Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady. He served his country in the US Army from 1954-1956. Ray was employed when moving...

Milica S Writer (Stankovic)

Milica S Writer (Stankovic)

Oct 30, 2017

Milica (Mickey) Writer, of Niskayuna, NY, passed away on October 30th after a short battle with cancer. She was born on July 25th, 1936 in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. She immigrated to Clifton Park in 1968 and was predeceased by her husband, Edward B. Writer Jr. Mickey worked as a rental agent at Loudon Arms Apartments and at Dawn Homes' Van...

Donald Francis Burns

Donald Francis Burns

Oct 28, 2017

Donald Francis Burns. 65, of Albany passed away on Saturday October 28, 2017 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Norwich, NY, he was the son of the late Francis and Rose (Lapka) Burns. Donald was a consumer in the Living Resources program in Albany. Donald is survived by his sisters Bernice Smith and Patricia Burns as well as one...

Phyllis L Lincoln (Samborin)

Phyllis L Lincoln (Samborin)

Oct 27, 2017

Phyllis L. Lincoln, 86, of Rotterdam passed away on Friday October 27, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at the Joan Nicole Prince Home in Scotia. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Jerry and Lena (Gentile) Samborin. Phyllis was employed in customer service for the Sunmark Federal Credit Union in Schenectady. Prior to that, she...

Geraldine A Clark (Vannoske)

Geraldine A Clark (Vannoske)

Oct 23, 2017

Geraldine A. Clark 66, passed away Monday afternoon October 23rd at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam, NY. Born and educated in Schenectady, Geraldine was the daughter of the late Gordon and Edith (LaBombard) VanNoske and a graduate of Mohonasen High School in Rotterdam, NY. Devoted to her family, Geraldine enjoyed the outdoors especially camping and fishing. Predeceased by her...

Helen Josephine Harlow (Baumgartner)

Helen Josephine Harlow (Baumgartner)

Oct 23, 2017

Helen J. Harlow, 83, entered peacefully into eternal life on October 23, 2017, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease, at the home she shared with her daughter Kristy and her family. Her family, friends, and devoted grand-dog Beaujolais were at her side, at the time of her passing. Helen was born in Niskayuna, NY on October 1, 1934...

George F Fick

George F Fick

Oct 22, 2017

George F. Fick, 81, of Schenectady passed away at Ellis Hospital on Sunday October 22, 2017. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late George and Palma (Caprio) Fick Sr. George is survived by his cousins Donald Morrett of Schenectady and Emily (Robert) Smith of Schenectady as well as several other cousins. A Celebration of George's life...

Sharon S Williams (Dorey)

Sharon S Williams (Dorey)

Oct 21, 2017

Sharon S. Williams, 60, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning October 21st at Albany Medical Center. Born and educated in Niskayuna, Sharon is the daughter of Ida Mae (O'Bryan) Dorey of Glenville and the late Edward Dorey Sr. A graduate of Niskayuna High School, Sharon worked as a LPN at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home for over 15 years and...

Mary C Morrett (Morrett)

Mary C Morrett (Morrett)

Oct 16, 2017

Mary C. Morrett, 94, passed away Monday afternoon October 16th at Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Schenectady. Born and educated in Schenectady, Mary was the daughter of the late Dominic and Rose (Pidgeon) Morrett. An employee of the General Electric Company for over 20 years, Mary was a Past President of the Rotterdam Eagles and a member...

Audrey J Dupont (Larowe)

Audrey J Dupont (Larowe)

Oct 5, 2017

Audrey J. DuPont, 72, of Rotterdam passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday October 5, 2017. Born in Gloversville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Leland and Marion (Livingston) LaRowe. Audrey was a home maker. Prior to raising a family, she was employed in retail for the Carl Co., Montgomery Wards and the...

Francis P Cummings

Francis P Cummings

Oct 4, 2017

Francis P. Cummings 82 passed away on Wednesday October 4th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in the town of Sharon, Francis was the son of the late Marvin and Laura (Lane) Cummings and a graduate of the Sharon Springs Central School. A self-employed carpenter for over 40 years, Francis was the owner of Francis P. Cummings Remodeling Contractor's....

David A Vanorden

David A Vanorden

Oct 4, 2017

David A. VanOrden, 63, of Schenectady passed away on Wednesday October 4, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn in Albany. Born in Franklin, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Jay F. and Hazel Mae (Turner) VanOrden. David was the operator of the T and T Trucking Company in New Jersey. David is survived by his loving...

Kathleen Al-Shaoubi

Kathleen Al-Shaoubi

Sep 28, 2017

Kathleen S. Al-Shaoubi, 64, of Schenectady passed away on Thursday September 28, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at Ellis Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, NY she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mildred (Miller) Fitzsimmons. Kathleen was employed in Consumer Support for the Wildwood programs. She was a loving mother and grandmother .For Kathleen, being a grandmother...

Howard J Ostermann

Howard J Ostermann

Sep 23, 2017

Howard J. Ostermann, 87 of Wright, NY passed away on Saturday September 23, 2017, at the Capital Living Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Schenectady. Born in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Mantel) Ostermann. Howard served his country in the Army during the occupation of Germany. He was the recipient of the Good...

Patricia M Ingraham

Patricia M Ingraham

Sep 23, 2017

Patricia M. Ingraham, 76, of Schoharie passed away on Saturday September 23, 2017 at the Robinson Terrace Nursing Center in Stamford, NY. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Evelyn Vrooman. Patricia was a graduate of the Spencer Business Institute. She was a home maker. Patricia is predeceased by her husband Robert J. Ingraham....

Edward A Watson

Edward A Watson

Sep 23, 2017

Edward A. Watson, 61, of Rotterdam Junction passed away at home on Saturday September 23, 2017. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Richard and Irene (Countermine) Watson. Before retiring, he was a dishwasher technician for the Glendale Home. Besides his parents, Edward is predeceased by one brother Wayne Watson and one sister Michele Watson. Edward...

Fredrick S Feddersen

Fredrick S Feddersen

Sep 18, 2017

Fredrick S. Feddersen, 72, of Niskayuna formerly of Canton, NY passed away at the Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Niskayuna. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Fredrick B. Feddersen and Barbara(Cash) Feddersen of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Fredrick attended St. John's College, Oklahoma University and Cambridge University in England. He was a computer...

Robert Blake

Robert Blake

Sep 13, 2017

Robert Blake ,90, passed away early Wednesday morning September 13th at Ellis Hospital surrounded by his family. Born and educated in Schenectady, Bob was the son of the late William and Anna (DeLong) Blake. A diesel mechanic with the General Electric Company for over 40 years, Bob was a member of the G.E. Quarter Century Club, loved NASCAR ,...

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