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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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James Henry Steuart
Apr 18, 2016
James Henry Steuart, 96, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully Monday, April 18, 2016, at his home, surrounded by family. He left this life the same way he lived it, with courage, dignity, and grace. James was born November 12, 1919, in Schenectady, NY, the son of the late James H. and Amy D. (Scott) Steuart. He was a graduate...
David Edward Wright
Apr 15, 2016
David E. Wright formerly of Bellevue passed away Friday April 15th at his home in Rotterdam. Born in Northville, NY, David was the son of the late Franklyn and Lorena (Moore) Wright and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and Albany Business College. An accountant for many years, David retired in the mid 1980's. He was a member...
Leonard L Forman
Apr 13, 2016
Leonard Lawrence Forman, 82, of Niskayuna, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Guilderland Center Nursing Home. Born on February 23, 1934 in New York, NY, He was the son of the late Charles and Gertrude Forman. Leonard is survived by his beloved wife Myra of 59 years, daughter Sheila, sons Daryl, Michael (Linda), and Joseph...
Carlie J Coolidge (O'Dea)
Apr 13, 2016
Carlie J. Coolidge (O'Dea) 57, passed away Wednesday April 13th at St Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam. Born in Schenectady, Carlie was the daughter of the late Dr. Robert and Elizabeth (Buckbee) Coolidge and a graduate of Duanesburg High School. The former co-owner of Quest-end Country Crafts for over 30 years with her mother Betty, Carlie had also worked at...
Ralph C Caruso
Apr 5, 2016
Ralph C. Caruso, 85, passed peacefully April 5, 2016 after a long illness. He will now be joined with his late wife and soul mate, Betty, forever. Ralph owned and managed his own flower shop in Rotterdam for many years. He lived in Fort Lauderdale, FL for many years as well. He also served in the Marine Corp during...
Maryjane Cashan (Cahill)
Apr 5, 2016
Maryjane Cashan, 89, of Niskayuna passed away on Tuesday April 5, 2016 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Syre, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Bessie (Flood) Cahill. She was a homemaker. Maryjane was a member of Kateri Tekakwitha Parish in Niskayuna. She was a member of the Niskayuna Seniors Bridge Club and the...
Steven R Foland Sr
Apr 4, 2016
Steven R. Foland Sr. 57 passed away on Monday April 4, 2016 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cobleskill, NY, he was the son of the late Roy Foster Foland and his mother Elizabeth (Granby) Foland of Rotterdam. Steven served his country in the US Army. He was employed as an LPN for the Stratton...
Harold J Reger
Apr 3, 2016
Harold J. Reger, 89, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born September 14, 1926 in Far Rockaway, NY, Harold was son of the late Edward Sr. and Caroline (Hiban) Reger. He moved to Scotia in the 1930s. Harold served with the US Navy on the U.S.S. Alamance during WWII. After...
A G Davis Philip
Mar 28, 2016
A. G. Davis Philip, 87, died peacefully at the Capital Living Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on March 28, 2016. Born in NYC on January 9, 1929, he was the son of the late Van Ness and Lilian (Davis) Philip. He received his BS in Physics from Union College; MS in Astronomy from New Mexico State University (where he served...
Barbara A Kedenburg
Mar 24, 2016
Barbara A. Kedenburg 65 passed away Thursday evening March 24th at Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Amsterdam, NY Born in New York City, Barbara was the daughter of the late John Kedenburg and the late Laura Close. A graduate of Baldwin High School in Long Island, Barbara worked for Pine Ridge Industries in Scotia for over 20...
Emily Virginia Pudvah (Loeber)
Mar 24, 2016
Emily V. (Loeber) Pudvah 89 passed away Thursday morning March 24th at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, Emily was the daughter of the late David and Katherine (Damn) Loeber and a graduate of Draper High School. After graduation Emily went to work for the General Electric Company as a secretary in the payroll department for...
Carol Ann Aperance (Harmon)
Mar 22, 2016
Carol Ann (Harmon) Aperance 69 passed away Tuesday evening March 22nd at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born and educated in Massena, NY, Carol Ann was the daughter of the late Terrance and Ena (Barclay) Harmon and a graduate of Massena High School. A former employee of both K-Mart and Pitney Bowes for many years, Carol Ann was a member...
Carolyn "Carrie" Marocco
Mar 20, 2016
Carolyn "Carrie" Marocco 102 passed away on Sunday evening March 20th at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born and educated in Schenectady, Carrie was the daughter of the late John and Theresa Maiorano and a graduate of Nott Terrace high School. A homemaker, Carrie was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church and a former parishioner...
Thomas G O'Donnell
Mar 19, 2016
Thomas G. O' Donnell 69 passed away Saturday March 19th at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born and educated in Schenectady, Tom was the son of the late Patrick J. and Mary (Mahoney) O'Donnell and brother of the late James O'Donnell. Tom worked as a printer for many years and was a member of the Printers Union,...
James R Barber
Mar 18, 2016
James R. Barber, 63 passed away peacefully on Friday March 18th at Ellis Hospital surrounded by his family. Born in Schenectady, Jim is the son of Rose (Ruby) Barber of Schenectady and the late Albert Barber. A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and Empire State College, Jim worked as a T.V. Administrator for Capitol OTB for over 30...
Tanya Lynn Lace
Mar 18, 2016
Tanya Lynn Lace passed away peacefully on March 18, 2016, Born in Schenectady, Tanya is survived by her parents Richard and Cheryl Lace, her sisters,Wendy (Lloyd) Race, Meghan (Michael) Henderson and her nieces and nephews. Tanya is also survived by her good friends Steve Kaufman, Marty Hartje and Mary Butler. A memorial service for Tanya will be held at...
Jane P Keith (Phinney)
Mar 17, 2016
Jane (Phinney) Keith 94, passed away peacefully Thursday March 17th at her daughter's home in Rotterdam surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany, NY, Jane was the daughter of the late Arthur W. and Mabel (Powers) Phinney and a graduate of Milne High School and Mildred Elly Business School. A former claims representative for Schenectady Insuring Agency for...
Sherry Marie "Anderson" Byrne
Mar 17, 2016
Sherry Marie (Anderson) Byrne 50, passed away peacefully Thursday morning March 17th at Ellis Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Niskayuna, Sherry is the daughter of Ronald and Laura (Stevens) Anderson of Guilderland and a graduate of Mohonasen High School. Sherry's always felt the greatest accomplishment in her life was the birth of lovely daughter Kelly. They...
Anthony J "Tony" D'Alessandris
Mar 16, 2016
Anthony (Tony) D'Alessandris passed away peacefully Wednesday March 16th at Ellis Hospital surrounded by family. Born in Fonda, Tony was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Zannitto) D'Alessandris. A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, Tony honorably served with the United State Marine Corps. From 1947 to 1950. A 35 year employee at the General Electric Company,...
Walter E Overstreet
Mar 16, 2016
Walter Edwin Overstreet, of Scotia, New York passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Baptist Health and Nursing Center. He was 88. Walter was born in Bradfordsville, Kentucky on June 28, 1927. He was the son of Carl Ray Overstreet and Linnie Raney. He graduated from the University of Louisville with an Engineering Degree. Walter worked over thirty...
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