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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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Doris M Davignon (Thomas)

Doris M Davignon (Thomas)

Aug 28, 2016

Doris M. Davignon, 88, passed away Sunday afternoon August 28th at Capital Living Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Schenectady. Born in Mechanicville, Doris was the daughter of the late Robert and Cornelia (Seitter) Thomas and sister of the late Ernest and Walter Thomas. A graduate of Nott Terrace High School, Doris worked for over 30 years for Dick's Glass...

Virginia A Kiel (Newell)

Virginia A Kiel (Newell)

Aug 25, 2016

Virginia A. Kiel, 84, passed away on Thursday evening August 25th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in West Davenport, NY, Virginia was the daughter of the late Julian and Mary (Ingles) Newell and sister of the late Millie Kennedy, Russell Newell, Robert Newell and Howard Newell. A nurse's aide for many years, Virginia was a former volunteer with...

Doris M Mceckron (Mceckron)

Doris M Mceckron (Mceckron)

Aug 16, 2016

Doris M. McEckron 84 passed away on Tuesday August 16th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born and educated in Schenectady, Doris was the daughter of the late Volney and Viola (Reedy) McEckron and sister of the late Norma Morrell. A former housekeeper for the Mussler family, Doris was of the Presbyterian faith. Doris is survived by her brother David...

George Delorme

George Delorme

Aug 10, 2016

George DeLorme, 90, of Saratoga Springs passed away Wednesday August 10, 2016 at Wesley Health Care in Saratoga Springs. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late George and Katherine (Sengenberger) DeLorme. He served in the Army Air Corp during WW2. George was employed as a clerk for Price Chopper. He was predeceased by his former wife...

Geraldine Bowman

Geraldine Bowman

Aug 6, 2016

Geraldine Bowman, 62, of Schenectady passed away Saturday August 6, 2016 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Gerald Ray Bowman and Ann (Febry) Bowman of Schenectady. Geraldine was employed for 27 years in Food Service for OD Heck in Niskayuna. She had a deep love for her Lord. Geraldine was a member...

Peter P Ferrara Jr

Peter P Ferrara Jr

Aug 5, 2016

Peter P. Ferrara Jr. 60 went to join his two beloved Goldens, Bailey and Brando, on Friday afternoon August 5, 2016. Born in Brooklyn, NY Peter was the son of Peter P. Ferrara Sr. (Margaret) of Toms River, NJ and Joan (Fauth) Ferrara of St Petersburg , Fl. A 1973 graduate of Troy High School and H.V.C.C. Peter was...

Freda M Bonk (Newberry)

Freda M Bonk (Newberry)

Aug 1, 2016

Freda M. Bonk, 94, of Rotterdam passed away Monday August 1, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Johnson City, TN, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Virgie (Rector) Newberry. Freda was a homemaker and was employed for many years at the A & P Market. She also was a forklift driver at...

Gregg B Millett Phd

Gregg B Millett Phd

Aug 1, 2016

Gregg Baldwin Millett, PhD, 77, passed away peacefully at home on Aug 1, 2016 after a battle with cancer. Gregg was a champion of peace and international friendship, an advocate with abundant humor and boundless energy. Gregg had mutual respect and admiration for people both in his local community, and throughout the world. He was instrumental in establishing a...

Emma J Enous

Emma J Enous

Aug 1, 2016

Emma Jean Enous was born in Schenectady, New York on December 22, 1957. Emma Jean graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1975. She later attended and graduated from Stratford School in Albany, NY in 1985. Emma worked for the New York State Taxation and Finance Department in Albany. Emma Jean was elected one of New York States black...

Clifford Joseph Madore

Clifford Joseph Madore

Aug 1, 2016

Clifford Joseph Madore, 83, of Rotterdam passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday August 1, 2016. Born in Daigle, Maine, he was the son of the late Albert and Lena (Roy) Madore. Clifford was employed as a construction laborer for C and R Drywall for 40 years. Clifford is survived by his loving wife Lucy...

David Howard Surin

David Howard Surin

Jul 30, 2016

David Howard Surin, June 2, 1968 - July 30, 2016, 48 years of age. He was born in Bellevue Maternity Hospital, Niskayuna, N.Y. He passed away at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center, Fort Pierce, Florida, of a severe heart attack. He is survived by his parents Paul A and Joan Zapp Surin., his brothers Michael J and Kathy Cotugno Surin,...

Nancy S Williams (Lombardi)

Nancy S Williams (Lombardi)

Jul 29, 2016

Nancy S. Williams, 81, passed away Friday morning July 29, 2016 at Capital Living Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born and educated in Schenectady, Nancy was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Gelo) Lombardi. Nancy was also predeceased by a son: Kent A Williams and her brothers, Albert ,Joseph and James Lombardi and sister Josephine Palazini. A former...

John J Orsini

John J Orsini

Jul 28, 2016

John J. Orsini 73 passed away Thursday morning July 28th at Brookdale East in Niskayuna, NY. Born in Amsterdam, John was the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Goodrow) Orsini. A graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam, John received his Bachelors degree and did his graduate work at S.U.C.O. in Oneonta. A teacher at Central...

Dominic D'Annibale

Dominic D'Annibale

Jul 24, 2016

Dominic D'Annibale, 84,of Rotterdam passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday July 24, 2016. Born in Ceccano, Italy, he was the son of the late Arcangelo and Gertrude (Maura) D' Annibale. He was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady. Dominic was employed for 29 years as a machinist for the General Electric...

Charles Basil Ross

Charles Basil Ross

Jul 23, 2016

Charles B. Ross, 89, of Schenectady passed away at home on Saturday July 23, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Fayette, Indiana, he was the son of the late Oscar and Fannie (Rowland) Ross. Charles served his country proudly in the US Navy during World War 2. Charles was passionate about his work. He was employed as...

Eva C Wood (Woods)

Eva C Wood (Woods)

Jul 20, 2016

Eva C. Wood, 83, of Schenectady passed away at home on Wednesday July 20, 2016.Born in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, she was the daughter of William and Clarabell (Eastman) Woods. Eva was a graduate of the Salvation Army Ministry School in 1955. She served in the ministries of the Salvation Army in various locations. Eva was a member of the...

Bryan A Wotherspoon

Bryan A Wotherspoon

Jul 16, 2016

Bryan A. Wotherspoon, 28, of Rotterdam Junction passed away at home on Saturday July 16, 2016. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of Dale and Kellie (Ross) Wotherspoon of Rotterdam Junction. Bryan was a graduate of Schalmont High School and a graduate of Schenectady Community College. He also attended Siena College and SUNY at Albany. Bryan was a...

Harold L Gilch

Harold L Gilch

Jul 14, 2016

Harold L. Gilch, 79, of Guilderland passed away at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady on Thursday July 14, 2016. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late John and Hazel (Neverman) Gilch. Harold was a graduate of Draper High School. He was employed as an assembler for Contec Corporation in Schenectady. Harold is survived by his brother Roy...

Dorothy L Lamp (Bush)

Dorothy L Lamp (Bush)

Jul 13, 2016

Dorothy L. Lamp, 87, of Scotia, went home peacefully to be with her husband and son on Wednesday July 13, 2016 at the Firemen's Home in Hudson, NY. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Lorraine (Petit) Bush. Dorothy was employed as a teacher's aide and library assistant for the Schalmont School District specifically...

Patricia J Begin (Thomson)

Patricia J Begin (Thomson)

Jul 11, 2016

Patricia J. Begin, 87 passed away at her home on Monday afternoon July 11, 2016 surrounded by her family Born and educated in Schenectady, Patricia was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Isabelle (Tilley) Thomson. A homemaker, Patricia had worked for several years at the General Electric Company in Schenectady, she was a member of St John the...

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