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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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Phyllis A Brown (Becker)

Phyllis A Brown (Becker)

Feb 5, 2017

Phyllis A. Brown 92, passed away Sunday February 5th at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Frank and Ada (Burdick) Becker and a graduate of Draper High School. A homemaker, Phyllis was a member of Bellevue Reformed Church and a former member of the Eastern Star. The beloved wife...

May T Jess

May T Jess

Feb 5, 2017

May T. Jess, 84, of Rotterdam passed away at Elis Hospital in Schenectady on Sunday February 5, 2017. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late William and Winifred (Connelly) Stanton. May was a home maker. She was predeceased by her husband Edward T. Jess, her son Thomas A. Jess and one brother William Stanton. May is...

Cordula Ursula Dominic Dandaraw

Cordula Ursula Dominic Dandaraw

Feb 2, 2017

It looks like I have come to the end of the road and have started my new adventure. I was born in Germany on 4/7/1969 and passed on 2/2/2017. I graduated with a BA in 1991, a MA in 1993 and my PhD in 1999. All degrees were from the University at Albany. After a progressive career in finance,...

Clifford G Sheldon

Clifford G Sheldon

Jan 30, 2017

Clifford G. Sheldon,73, passed away Monday January 30th at his home in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, Clifford was the son of the late Gordon M. and Eileen B.(Sweeny) Sheldon, father of the late Clifford M. Sheldon and grandfather of the late John Fountain. A master plumber for more than 30 years with local 105 in Schenectady, Clifford was a...

Craig D Huneau

Craig D Huneau

Jan 27, 2017

Craig D. Huneau, 60, of Rotterdam passed away at the Springs Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Troy on Friday January 27, 2017. Born in Cohoes, NY, he was the son of the late Edmund and Josephine (Shagalski) Huneau. Craig served his country in the US Air Force. He was employed as a truck driver for the Grassland Equipment Company...

Thomas J Therriault

Thomas J Therriault

Jan 24, 2017

Thomas J. Therriault , 95,formerly of Rotterdam passed away Tuesday January 24, 2017 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by his family. Born in Cohoes, NY, Tom was the son of the late Arthur and Ellen (Kelly) Therriault and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. A United States World War II Army veteran, Tom was a printer for over 33...

Charles "Lou" Myers

Charles "Lou" Myers

Jan 21, 2017

On January 21, 2017, Charles L. Myers, (Lou) died peacefully surrounded by family in Guilderland, NY at the age of 80. Lou, son of the late Luther L. Myers and Dolly Ann Jackson, is survived by his beloved wife Jeraline, his children Ina Fischer of Cohoes, NY, Reginald Myers of Schenectady, NY, and his sister Eunice Murray of Jesup,...

Robert Heinzl

Robert Heinzl

Jan 21, 2017

Robert Heinzl, Jr. (62) was born on November 23, 1954 to Robert Heinzl & Anita (Tiedemann) Heinzl of Schenectady, NY. They soon moved to Howes Cave, NY and then settled in Middleburgh, NY, where Bobby grew up with his four siblings and step-father, Bob Schell. Since both of his fathers were bigger Bobs, he became known as Little Bobby,...

Nicholas T Bonafede

Nicholas T Bonafede

Jan 15, 2017

Nicholas T. Bonafede, 92, passed away early Sunday morning January 15th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born and educated in Schenectady, Nicholas was the son of the late Michael and Nicolena (Bartolotta) Bonafede and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. A World War II Air Force Veteran, Nicholas retired as an electronics technician from the General Electric Company...

Lois R Mccombie (Rausch)

Lois R Mccombie (Rausch)

Jan 14, 2017

Lois R. McCombie, 90, of Scotia passed away at Ellis Hospital on Saturday January 14, 2017. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Irene Rausch. A graduate of Albany high School,Lois was employed in accounts payable for the NAPA Distribution Center in Colonie for 15 years. A former member of the Eastern Star and...

Marguerite A Serra (Martin)

Marguerite A Serra (Martin)

Jan 14, 2017

Marguerite Ann Serra (Martin) also known as "Peggy", 67 passed away surrounded by her family Saturday evening, January 14th, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. A graduate of Mt Pleasant High School, Peggy worked for the NY Telephone Company and she also worked in the service industry at establishments such as Marino's Flying Pizza, Ruby's Silver Diner, and Stewart's...

Marion E Gordon

Marion E Gordon

Jan 12, 2017

Marion E. Gordon, of Schenectady passed away at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady on January 12, 2017. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Lindsay and Edna May (Jewett) Lockhart. A graduate of Nott Terrace High School, Marion was employed, as a Executive secretary for the General Electric Company, in Schenectady for 18 years. A...

Rev Paul B Caley

Rev Paul B Caley

Jan 11, 2017

Reverend Paul B. Caley served the Lord for 48 years in pastoral ministry. Paul's ministry began as a student pastor with the Union Church in Lavallette, NJ, in 1952 at the end of his second year at Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. Upon graduation in 1953, Paul married the love of his life, Phyllis Ann Rinehart, and became...

Joyce Lynn Weldon (Stekeur)

Joyce Lynn Weldon (Stekeur)

Jan 9, 2017

Joyce Lynn Weldon (Stekeur), 51, passed away Monday evening, January 9th, at Capstone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Amsterdam, NY. Born in Niskayuna, Joyce is the daughter of Wilma (Mathias) Stekeur of Rotterdam and the late James C. Stekeur, Sr. A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, Joyce worked for the NYS AIDS Institute for more than 15 years....

Eugene P Witts

Eugene P Witts

Jan 8, 2017

EUGENE WITTS, age 83, entered into eternal life on January 8, 2017. A native of Scranton, Pennsylvania, he was the youngest child of the late Mary (Androkavitz) and Stanley Witts Preceding Gene in death were sisters Josephine Brudzinski and Gladys Thibault, brother Chester Witts, all of Schenectady, New York and dear companion of 23 years, Patrick Clark of Cleveland....

Veronica A Poderis

Veronica A Poderis

Jan 7, 2017

A Private Celebration of Veronica's Life will be held.

Winifred R France

Winifred R France

Jan 5, 2017

Winifred Ruth Fichtner France, 91, entered into eternal life on January 5, 2017. Her place of departure was at the Baptist Health and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia. Winifred was born on August 14, 1925 in Schenectady to Bennett and Olive (Dauchy) Fichtner. She married the late Elbert Henry France in 1945. The love of her life, they remained devoted...

Elsie M Stewart (Spetla)

Elsie M Stewart (Spetla)

Dec 31, 2016

Elsie M. Stewart 91, passed away early Saturday morning December 31st at Ellis hospital in Schenectady. Born and educated in Schenectady, Elsie was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Kazda) Spetla and a graduate of Draper Schools. A secretary with the General Electric Company, Elsie retired from the company after 39 years of service. She was a...

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