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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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Beatrice M Horodowich (Dorning)
May 24, 2017
Beatrice M. Horodowich, 91, of Schenectady passed away at Capital Living Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Schenectady on Wednesday May 24, 2017. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Katherine (Keegan) Dorning. She was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School in Schenectady. Beatrice was a devoted home maker. Her favorite pastimes were flower...
Marian E Allen (Blanchard)
May 23, 2017
Marian E. Allen, 93, of Schenectady passed away at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home on Tuesday May 23, 2017 with her loving family at her side. Born in Oneonta, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Alice (McGowan) Blanchard. She was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School in Schenectady. Marian was employed, as an account clerk for...
Jason Reed Foust
May 23, 2017
Jason Reed Foust, 47, of Schenectady passed away on Tuesday May 23, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Born in Big Springs, Texas, he was the son of the late Jerry and Maria(Reed) Foust. Jason is survived by his wife, Brenda Ann (Hebert) Foust, two children Jason Foust Jr. of Schenectady and Shawn Fennicks of Schenectady, one step...
Virginia D Williams (Salisbury)
May 15, 2017
Virginia D. Williams. 54. of Howes Cave, NY passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday May 15, 2017. She was the daughter of the late William T. Salisbury and Ethel (Swartz) Salisbury of Howes Cave. Virginia was a graduate of Schenectady County Community College. She was employed at one time for Northeast Parent and Child...
Barbara M Bonk (Osvoldik)
May 12, 2017
Barbara M. Bonk, 75 of Cape Coral, FL and formerly of Perth passed away at her daughters home on Friday May 12, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of Rudolph and Irene (Pultorak) Osvoldik. A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Barbara was employed as a pharmacy tech for Rite Aid Drug...
Bert E Marshall
May 11, 2017
Bert E. Marshall,64, of Scotia passed away on Thursday May 11, 2017 at Albany Medical Center after a courageous battle with leukemia. Born in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late William E. and Jennie (Rogers) Vandenburg. Bert enjoyed fishing, bowling, gardening and barbecuing. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed...
Reuben P Perkett
May 9, 2017
Reuben P. Perkett, 85, passed away Tuesday May 9th at is home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Keesville, NY, Reuben was the son of the late Ellery and Mary (Martin) Perkett and a graduate of Illion High School. A former distict manager for Conoco Oil Company in Virginia, Reuben retired after 20 years of service. An Air...
Angelina M Chamberland (Rossi)
May 9, 2017
Angelina M. Rossi Chamberland, 81, of Schenectady passed away on Tuesday May 9, 2017 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Pasqualina (Attanasio) Rossi. She was a 1954 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School in Schenectady. Angelina was employed as a secretary for Terbush and Powell Insurance Agency in Schenectady....
Bonnie L Palmatier
May 7, 2017
Bonnie L. Palmatier, 69, of Florida, NY passed away at Albany Medical Center on Sunday May 7, 2017 with her loving family at her side. Born in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late John J. and June (Brush) O'Gorman. Bonnie was a 1965 graduate of Mohonasen High School and also graduated in 1966 from Ellis School...
Lou-Ann L Marshall (O'Neill)
May 5, 2017
Lou-Ann L. Marshall, 65, of Rotterdam passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday May 5, 2017 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of Robert O'Neill of Schenectady and the late Angela (Malloy) O'Neill. As a child, Lou-Ann was member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Schenectady and is now a member...
Andrew J Pardus
May 3, 2017
Andrew J. Pardus, 94, of Rotterdam passed away at Ellis Hospital on Wednesday May 3, 2017. Born in Syracuse, NY, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Grigerek) Pardus. Andrew was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and attended Hudson Valley Community College. Andrew served his country in the US Navy and was very proud,...
Howard A Boehmer
Apr 29, 2017
Howard A Boehmer, 85, of Schenectady died on April 29, 2017 at 2:00 p.m at home. Born June 8 1931 in Bouckville NY to Camilla Boehmer and George Boehmer. He graduated from the University of New York at Farmingdale Long Island. He served in the US Army for 2 years as a guided missile repair specialists at Huntsville Alabama....
Martha Rizzo (Ciaravino)
Apr 28, 2017
Martha Rizzo Martha (Ciaravino) Rizzo of Rotterdam, NY died peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2017 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center in Schenectady, New York. Martha was born on May 28th, 1924 in Grand Gorge, New York and was the daughter of the late Carlo and Antonina (LoPresti) Ciaravino. She spent her childhood in Grand Gorge and was a member...
David Fetter
Apr 28, 2017
David L Fetter age 57 of Rotterdam passed away Friday April 28th 2017 after a 2 year battle with cancer. He was born September 7th 1959 in Schenectady. The son of the late Raymond and Helen (Christopher) Fetter. David was a huge fan of the Harley Rendezvous in Mariaville Lake also Frosty Acres campgrounds. Survivors include his brothers William...
Stephen Paul Surin
Apr 27, 2017
Stephen Paul Surin 47, passed away at his home on Thursday April 27th in Ft Pierce, Florida. Born on February 22, 1970, Stephen is the son of Paul A. and Joan (Zapp) Surin of Ft. Pierce and a 1988 graduate of Mohonasen High School in Rotterdam, NY A former president of the Draper and Mohonasen Choirs, Stephen played Little...
Ladi V Masur (Ceremuga)
Apr 26, 2017
Ladi V. (Ceremuga) Masur 94, of Glenville passed away on Wednesday evening April 26th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Born on June 6, 1922 in Halfmoon , NY, Ladi was the daughter of the late Tadeaus and Ann (Bojec) Ceremuga. Her love of music, devotion to family and care of the elderly and those with developmental delays were...
Shirley H Clark (Hawes)
Apr 26, 2017
Shirley H. Clark 87, passed away Wednesday morning April 26th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Braman's Corners, Shirley lived in the Town of Duanesburg for over 65 years. There were some intervening years when she and her husband and two sons lived in Rotterdam on Fisher Drive. Her earliest schooling was at the Braman's Corners one-room Schoolhouse....
John A Isabella
Apr 24, 2017
John A. Isabella 69, passed away on Monday April 24th at St. Peter's Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Born and educated in Schenectady, John was the son of the late John and Viola (Ottaviano) Isabella and a graduate of Linton High School and HVCC. A claims Adjuster for over 34 years, John retired from AIG in Albany, NY...
William F Cowie
Apr 19, 2017
William (Bill) F. Cowie, Jr , age 96, of Cross Hill Road, Monroe, Connecticut died on April 19, 2017 at Masonicare in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. Mr. Cowie was born in Blooming Grove, Pennsylvania on October 4th, 1920 and was the son of the late William Nevin and Elizabeth Loretta (Hazen) Cowie. Bill moved with his family to Chester, New...
Dale Pepper
Apr 15, 2017
Dale Pepper, 36, of Rotterdam passed away on Saturday April 15, 2017 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Niskayuna, he was the son of the late Dale Pepper Sr. and Barbara (Dorey) Pepper of Rotterdam. Dale was employed as a recovery agent for T-Car Recovery in Burnt Hills. He was a kind and loving soul who cared for...
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