Obituaries

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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Marilyn M Snare (Burns)

Marilyn M Snare (Burns)

Dec 18, 2015

Marilyn M. Snare 83 passed away Friday evening December 18th with family by her side. Born in Schenectady, Marilyn was the daughter of the late Warren and Helen (Fay) Burns. A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and Albany Business College. Marilyn had worked for the General Electric Company before leaving the work force to raise her family. A...

Evelyn A Barrett (Pickard)

Evelyn A Barrett (Pickard)

Dec 13, 2015

On Sunday, December 13, 2015, Evelyn Barrett went into the arms of our Lord. She was the only child of John and Mabel Pickard. Evelyn was born on June 19, 1913. Evelyn attended Schenectady schools. In younger days, Evelyn worked at General Electric. In later days she worked at Hallmark Nursing Center as a receptionist. She was the loving...

John H Hackett

John H Hackett

Dec 11, 2015

Dr. John H. Hackett, 85, of Princetown passed away Friday December 11, 2015 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Middletown, NY, he was the son of Leo and Pauline (Welsh) Hackett. John served his country in the US Navy. He was a graduate of Union College and Palmer Chiropractic College. Dr. Hackett had a chiropractic practice for 56 years...

Arlene A Chamberland

Arlene A Chamberland

Dec 8, 2015

Arlene A. Chamberland, 77, died Tuesday December 8th at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam. Born and educated in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Antoinette (Hebert) Chamberland. A former Nun and teacher in the Parochial School System, Arlene retired from Schenectady County Dept. of Social Service. Arlene is survived by her brother, George T. Chamberland...

Jean B Friss

Jean B Friss

Nov 29, 2015

Jean Brester Orzel Friss, formerly of Paul Ave., passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home. Jean was born in the Bronx, NY on November 10, 1914 to Mary and Michael Brester. She was predeceased by her husbands George Orzel and Ken Friss as well as her siblings, Helen, Mary, Viola, William, Vincent, John, and...

William K Fry

William K Fry

Nov 22, 2015

William Kenneth Fry, of Malta NY, formerly of Rotterdam Junction, passed on November 22, 2015 after a short term illness. Son of the late Betty Carpenter and Melvin Fry, Bill was a very talented soul having recently had his own successful on-line business and previous to this, had a successful building rehab business. Bill also worked at the Troy...

Charles A Wolfe

Charles A Wolfe

Nov 17, 2015

Charles A. Wolfe, 72, passed away after a short courageous fight with leukemia on Tuesday morning, November 17, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 22, 1943 in Niskayuna, Charles was the son of the late Charles V. and Dorothea (Jacobsen) Wolfe. Charlie was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and worked as...

William A Bednarowski Jr

William A Bednarowski Jr

Nov 15, 2015

William A. Bednarowski, Jr., 73, passed away at his home early on Sunday, November 15, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was a lifelong area resident, spending his early childhood in Amsterdam and ultimately making Rotterdam home. He was the son of the late William Sr. and Matilda (Smith) Bednarowski. Bill was also predeceased by his sister Cheryl...

Adamantia (Deena) Menagias (Alexandratos)

Adamantia (Deena) Menagias (Alexandratos)

Nov 13, 2015

Adamantia (Deena) Menagias, age 86, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully Friday, November 13, 2015 with her loving family by her side. She was born on the island of Cephalonia Greece in 1929. At a very young age, Deena lost her parents and helped raise her siblings before entering a Catholic orphanage. In 1950 she married her love, Phillip and...

Richard J Stewart

Richard J Stewart

Nov 5, 2015

Richard J. Stewart, 66, of Rotterdam passed away on Thursday November 5, 2015 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Niskayuna, NY, he was the son of the late Clifford and Dorothy (Bradt) Stewart. A driver for CDTA for over 13 years, Richard retired in 2009 after 25 years as a supervisor in Schenectady with CDTA....

Thomas R Kamer

Thomas R Kamer

Nov 4, 2015

Thomas R. Kamer, 83, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at his daughter's home in Clifton Park. Born in St. Louis, MO, Tom was the son of the late Frank and Goldie Mae (Quinn) Kamer. An Army Airforce veteran, Tom was a former member of the Rotterdam Eagles. He founded the Rondeau Hunting Camp and was the former...

Crystal Evans

Crystal Evans

Oct 26, 2015

Crystal Evans, 55, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2015 at Ellis Hospital. A lifelong area resident and graduate of Draper Schools, Crystal was the daughter of the late William Henry and Mary (Romano) Dunham. Crystal worked for Time Warner Cable for 6 years and previously worked as a mortgage broker. Known for her huge heart and love of...

Charles C Weirman Jr

Charles C Weirman Jr

Oct 23, 2015

Charles C. Weirman Jr. passed away Friday October 23rd at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia. Born in Queens ,NY, Charles was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Middlebrook) Weirman Sr. and brother of the late Helen Cath. A former employee of the Shenendehowa School System, Charles was devoted to his family. He is survived...

Delores R Civitello

Delores R Civitello

Oct 14, 2015

Delores R. Civitello, 55, of Esperance passed away at her home on Wednesday, October, 14, 2015. Born in Albany, NY, Delores was the daughter of the late Earl and Lorraine (De Vine) Ostrander. Delores attended Schalmont High School. She was a homemaker. Delores enjoyed swimming, crocheting and especially spending time with her family and pets. Delores was predeceased in...

John A Malgieri

John A Malgieri

Oct 5, 2015

John A. Malgiere, 68, passed away on Monday October 5, 2015 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born and educated in Schenectady, John was the son of the late Michael and Norine (Carr) Malgieri . The owner of Valley Motor Car in Schenectady, John was predeceased by his wife of 24 years Linda I. (Epting) Malgieri in July of this...

Robert "Bob" S Jennings

Robert "Bob" S Jennings

Sep 28, 2015

Robert S. "Bob" Jennings, 67 of Macon, GA passed away September 28, 2015 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Niskayuna to Carolyn L. Jennings and Sidney W. Jennings of Rotterdam, he 1966 graduate of Draper High School where he excelled as a wrestler. He also attended SUNY Delhi. He worked for Keller Roofing then moved to Georgia, becoming an ironworker...

Burton W Bishop

Burton W Bishop

Sep 20, 2015

Burton W. Bishop, 66, of Princetown passed away at his home on Sunday, September 20, 2015. Born in Niskayuna, Burton was the son of the late William and Helen (Relyea) Bishop. Burton was employed by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation for 10 years where he worked as a Park Attendant at Lewey Lake. He had previously worked for...

Marion L Flynt

Marion L Flynt

Sep 18, 2015

Marion L. Flynt 95 died Friday evening September 18th at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia. A former village of Scotia resident, Marion was born in Yonkers and was the daughter of the late Stanley E. and Marguerite (Vrooman) Young. A graduate of Peekskill High School, Marion was a member of the Scotia United Methodist Church, a...

Salvatore G Pace

Salvatore G Pace

Sep 17, 2015

Salvatore G. Pace beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on September 17, 2015 at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on July 13 1926 in Serra St. Bruno, Italy. He came to America in 1956 and resided in Schenectady, New York working as a carpenter until he was 78 years old. He was married...

Carolyn 'Carol' Jennings

Carolyn 'Carol' Jennings

Sep 13, 2015

ROTTERDAM - Carolyn (Carol) Jennings, a 65 year resident of Plunkett Ave., passed away September 13, 2015 just nine days shy of her 98th birthday. Born in Amsterdam on Sept. 22, 1917 to Mabel Johnson and Horace McCormick Walter, she grew up on the family "farm" with her sisters Betty and Jane and brother Bud. The residence was the...

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