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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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Jacob Matthew Amell

Jacob Matthew Amell

Jul 17, 2017

Jacob Matthew Amell, 38, of Schenectady passed away on Monday July 17, 2017 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Concord, NH, he was the son of Virginia L. Amell of Schenectady. He was a graduate of Schenectady High School. Jacob was employed as a mover for C and P Property Preservation in Albany. Besides his mom, Jacob is...

Merle Edmund Hughes

Merle Edmund Hughes

Jul 14, 2017

Merle Edmund Hughes, 94, of Schenectady passed away peacefully on Friday July 14, 2017 at the Capital Living Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in the Town of Glen, Montgomery County. He was the son of the late William and Edna(Cleveland) Hughes. Merle attended school in that village and graduated from Fultonville High School in 1941. Merle was...

Dorothy L Jones (Kittle)

Dorothy L Jones (Kittle)

Jul 10, 2017

Dorothy L. Jones, 92, passed away on Monday morning July 10th at her home in Schenectady, NY. Born in Albany, NY , Dorothy was the daughter of the late Floyd and Henrietta (Clough) Kittle. A care giver all of her life, Dorothy worked as a health care aide at the former Ann Lee Home in Albany for over 18...

Jean H Coward (Hallenbeck)

Jean H Coward (Hallenbeck)

Jul 5, 2017

Jean H. Coward, 98 passed away early Wednesday evening July 5th at her home with her son at her side. Born and educated in Ravena, NY, Jean was the daughter of the late Clarence and Bertha (Langworthy) Hallenbeck. A graduate of Ravena High School , Jean attended Alfred University and later graduated from Mildred Elley Business School. A former...

Julia T Lewis (Dicristofaro)

Julia T Lewis (Dicristofaro)

Jul 1, 2017

Julia T. Lewis, 84, of Schenectady passed away peacefully at home on Saturday July 1, 2017. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Helen (DeNiscio) DiCristofaro. Julia was a 1950 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and a 1953 graduate of St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing. Julia was employed by the Stratton VA...

Martha May Dutcher Zink

Martha May Dutcher Zink

Jun 27, 2017

Martha May Dutcher Zink, 95, passed away early Tuesday morning June 27th at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia. Born and educated in Wallingford, VT, Martha was the daughter of the late Ernest and Isabell (Stephens) Dutcher. A former supervisor with Schenectady OTB prior to her retirement, Martha had also worked as a Matron at the Schenectady...

Robert S Cummings Sr

Robert S Cummings Sr

Jun 22, 2017

Robert S. Cummings Sr., 91, formerly of Schenectady passed away peacefully on Thursday June 22, 2017 at the Village at South Farms in Middletown, CT. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Sheridan and Gladys (Jaycox) Cummings. Bob served his country in the Army during World War 2. He was a graduate of Union College and...

Roberta J Brown (Barrett)

Roberta J Brown (Barrett)

Jun 20, 2017

Roberta J. Brown 74, passed away Tuesday afternoon June 20th at the Grand Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Guilderland. Born and educated in Schenectady, Roberta was the daughter of the late Robert and Evelyn (Pickard) Barrett and a 1960 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and Albany Medical College School of Nursing. A LPN for more than 30 years,...

Jean M Englehart (Levinus)

Jean M Englehart (Levinus)

Jun 20, 2017

Jean M. Englehart, 96, of Rotterdam passed away peacefully at the Baptist Health and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia on Tuesday June 20, 2017. Raised in Mechanicville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Emily(George) LeVinus. Jean attended Mechanicville Junior and Senior High School. She devoted her life to raising a family and being a homemaker. Jean...

Joan L Cipriani (Weston)

Joan L Cipriani (Weston)

Jun 19, 2017

Joan L. Cipriani 80, passed away Monday afternoon June 19th surrounded by family. Born and educate in Lawrence, MA, Joan was the daughter of the late Leon and Helena (Paolino) Weston. A personal Administrator for the Department of Corrections in Albany for many years, Joan was a master gardener, a former English tutor, volunteer at Proctor's and a member...

Betty E Van Dyke (Babbitt)

Betty E Van Dyke (Babbitt)

Jun 18, 2017

Betty E. Van Dyke, 92, of Rotterdam passed away peacefully at the Glendale Home on Sunday June 18, 2017. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late James and Anna (Krug) Babbitt. She was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School in Schenectady. Betty was employed for 15 years in the office for the General Electric Company...

Thomas Bialobzeski

Thomas Bialobzeski

Jun 16, 2017

Thomas Bialobzeski 55, passed away on Friday afternoon June 16th at St. Peter's Hospice Inn in Albany. Born in Albany, Tom was the son of the late Stanley J. and Eleanor (O'Toole) Bialobzeski Sr. and one of 11 children. A graduate of Linton High School, Tom attended Schenectady County Community College where he studied Criminal Justice. A self-employed carpenter...

J Carl Barbic

J Carl Barbic

Jun 16, 2017

J. Carl Barbic,90, passed away early Friday morning June 16th at Robinson Terrace, Stamford, NY. Born in Dorloo, NY, Carl was the son of the late Frank and Frances Barbic and a graduate of Cobleskill Central Schools. A lifelong farmer, Carl attended Hyndsville UMC and was a former member of the County Board of Supervisor's and the former Supervisor...

Irven F Looman

Irven F Looman

Jun 14, 2017

Irven F. Looman 89, of Glenville passed away on Wednesday June 14th at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. Born July 30, 1927 in Schenectady, Irven was the son of the late Elmer and Mary (Matthews) Looman of Princetown. He attended a 1 room school on Kelly Station Road and later graduated from Draper High School and Reich School...

Vera L Hagaman (Bryan)

Vera L Hagaman (Bryan)

Jun 14, 2017

Vera L. Hagaman, 73, passed away Wednesday evening June 14th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY Born in Albany, Vera was the daughter of the late William and Ruth (Marshall) Bryan. A former employee of the General Electric Company for many years, Vera was predeceased in 2012 by her husband Arthur and was also predeceased by her children; John,...

William D Brownell

William D Brownell

Jun 8, 2017

William D. Brownell, 83, formerly of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully in his home at the Judson Meadows Assisted Living Center in Glenville on Thursday June 8, 2017. Born in Cambridge, NY, he was the son of the late Earl and Nellie Rose (DeNaro) Brownell. Bill was a graduate of Albany High School. He served his country in the Army...

Alma V Haas (Crawn)

Alma V Haas (Crawn)

Jun 5, 2017

Alma V. Haas,95, passed away Monday evening June 5th at Wesley Health Care in Saratoga, NY. Born in Lackawanna, N.J., Alma was the daughter of the late William and Emma (Palmer) Crawn. A homemaker who enjoyed crochet and camping with her family, Alma was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother who loved raising her...

Charlotte D Higgins (Dejewski)

Charlotte D Higgins (Dejewski)

Jun 3, 2017

Charlotte D. Higgins passed away at home followed by a sudden illness, on Saturday, June 3, 2017 with her children at her side. She was 89. She was the daughter of the late Katherine (Zielinicka) and John Dejewski and raised in Schenectady, the youngest of a large family. She graduated from Mont Pleasant High School. Charlotte married the late...

Mary N Livsey

Mary N Livsey

Jun 3, 2017

Mary N. Livsey, 88, of Rotterdam passed away on Saturday June 3, 2017 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Mary was born in Schenectady. She was employed as a stenographer for the General Electric Company prior to becoming a home maker and raising a family. Mary was a member of the Trinity Reformed Church in Rotterdam. She is predeceased by...

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