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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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Alsada M Phinney (Mcadams)
Sep 13, 2015
Alsada M. Phinney, 89, passed away at her home on Sunday, September 13, 2015. Born in South Kortright, NY, Alsada was the daughter of the late Oliver and Nellie (Camp) McAdams. Alsada worked for many years as a night cashier at Price Chopper. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Duanesburg. Alsada is predeceased by...
Gloria Angela Pirrone
Sep 12, 2015
Gloria Angela Pirrone, 89, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015. Gloria was born in July 1926 to the late Dominick Corbo and Josephine Grottola. She attended Nott Terrace High School. A lifelong resident of Schenectady, Gloria was a loving wife and mother. After working as a secretary at General Electric, she devoted her time to raising her family...
Gholson Howard Jr
Sep 3, 2015
Gholson Howard, Jr., playfully known as "Bitaman", 60, went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Thursday, September 3, 2015. Born in Henderson, NC on October 17, 1954 to the late Gholson Howard and Mary Frances Evans Howard. He was a devoted father, grandfather and Servant of Jesus Christ. At an earlier age he loved gardening....
Janet M James (Culver)
Sep 3, 2015
Janet M. James, 83, of Glenville passed away at home on Thursday September 3, 2015. Born in Pottersville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Mabel (Allen) Culver. She was employed for many years as a home health aide for the Glendale Home in Glenville. Janet was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed reading, soduku and...
Winifred "Peggy" Damberg
Sep 1, 2015
Winifred "Peggy" Damberg, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 1, 2015. Born in Schenectady, Peggy was the daughter of the late Charles and Gertrude (Sanders) Horton. Peggy was a graduate of Draper High School. She was a homemaker and took great pleasure in spending time with her family. Peggy was predeceased in 2009 by her husband, John H....
Nicholas H Mills
Sep 1, 2015
Nicholas H. Mills, 50, of Rotterdam passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 1, 2015. Born in Schenectady, Nick is the son of Harold and Marcia (Santoro) Mills. Nick honorably served his country as a member of the United States Navy. He enjoyed gardening and was a member of St. Gabriel's Church. Nicholas is survived by his parents,...
Lynda A Albright
Aug 31, 2015
Lynda A. Albright, 68, of Rotterdam passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday August 31, 2015. Born in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of Joseph and Julia (Kemshie) Jarvais. Lynda was a homemaker. She is predeceased by one sister, Penelope Roney. Lynda is survived by her husband, Edward Albright, Sr. whom she married December...
Barbara J Blanchard
Aug 27, 2015
Barbara J Blanchard, 67, passed away peacefully on Aug. 27th 2015. She had been suffering from a long-term neurological disorder complicated by a stroke. She was born at Ellis Hospital on Oct. 28, 1947 to the late Helen and Bud Blanchard. She attended Niskayuna schools and graduated from BHBL High School in 1965. She received her BA and MSW...
Francis J Hladik
Aug 22, 2015
Francis J. Hladik, 78, of Clifton Park passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Born in Schenectady, Francis was the son of the late Charles and Agnes (Ralbovski) Hladik. Francis graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and was a member of the US Air Force Reserves. A lineman for Niagara Mohawk for 35 year...
Agnes C Matthews
Aug 21, 2015
Agnes C. Matthews, 79, passed away Friday morning, August 21, 2015 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Duryea, PA, Agnes was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Yeager. Agnes worked for The Daily Gazette in the circulation department for 27 years until her retirement in 1998. She later worked at Duanesburg Elementary School as a teacher's aide. Agnes...
Scott J Baldwin
Aug 19, 2015
Scott J. Baldwin of Rotterdam, was called home Wednesday, August 19, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Tamara (Tammy) Baldwin. Scott was dedicated to his wife, family and friends. He loved everyone...no matter where they were in life or where they were heading. He was happy for everyone and...
Larry J Gallace
Aug 13, 2015
Larry J. Gallace,81, died Thursday morning August 13th at Ellis Hospital. Born in Inwood, NY, Larry was the son of the late Giuseppe and Raffaela (Namarato) Gallace. Larry graduated from Rutgers University with his Bachelors and Masters degrees in mathematics and applied statistics and also was a graduate of RCA Institute. An author of over 35 technical/quality articles, Larry...
James H Bobar
Aug 12, 2015
James H. Bobar, 80, died Wednesday evening at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Mineville, NY, Jim was the son of the late Wallace and Elizabeth (Surprise) Bobar. The owner operator of Bobar Service Center from 1960 to 2009, Jim was a former Deputy Sheriff with Schenectady County, a member of the Schenectady County Chamber of Commerce...
Paulette F Hodge (Barton)
Aug 11, 2015
Paulette F. Hodge, 71 , died Tuesday August 11th at Albany Medical Center. Born in Binghamton, NY, Paulette was the daughter of the late Paul and Florence (Vrooman) Barton. and wife of the late Gabriel C. Hodge. A maintance Supervisor for many years, Paulette is survived by her children, Kim Rosero (Milton) of Raliegh, NC and Gabriel C. Hodge...
Ralph H Pisano
Aug 8, 2015
Ralph H. Pisano, 98, of Mechanicville passed away on Saturday August 8, 2015 at Baptist Health and Retirement Center in Scotia. Born in Schenectady he was the son of the late Gasper and Mary (Marotta) Pisano. He was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Ralph served his country in the Army during World War 2. Ralph was employed...
Brian M Kenney
Aug 7, 2015
Brian M. Kenney, 60, passed away peacefully, Friday, August 7th, at Ellis Hospital. Born September 14th 1954, in Staten Island, NY, he was the son of the late Marie and Eugene Kenney. Brian graduated from Monsignor Farrell High School in 1972, where he was an all-star offensive guard for the foot ball team. Brian graduated from Siena College with...
David W Tolliver Sr
Aug 5, 2015
David W. Tolliver Sr. died Wednesday August 5th after a lengthy illness. Born in Brooklyn, David was the son of the late Vernon and Barbara (Hawkins) Tolliver. A former Sales manager with American Express in NYC and Office Max in the Capital District Area, David enjoyed playing pool, working on his car and playing sports with his children. Beside...
Barbara S Beyer
Aug 4, 2015
Barbara Sue Beyer, 41, lost her courageous battle with colon cancer and left with her guardian angels, with her loving family surrounding her with undying love on August 4, 2015. Barb was born on August 22, 1973 at the Little Falls Hospital to her parents, Lois (Stalnaker) Carter and John A. Ashe. Barbara attended James A. Green School in...
Jo Anne E Williams
Jul 30, 2015
Jo Anne E. Williams, 56, passed away early on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. Born in Jamaica, Jo Anne was the daughter of the late Harry and Winnifred (Wallace) Meghoo. Jo Anne attended SCCC, where she earned two Associate's Degrees. She worked as manager of Regina Check Cashing for many years. Jo Anne was a...
Patsy Frascatore
Jul 28, 2015
Patsy Frascatore passed away on Tuesday evening, July 28th, 2015 at the age of 97. Born in Schenectady to the late Antonio and Jennie (Rotonde) Frascatore, Patsy was a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He worked for General...
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