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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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Eileen Zarzycki (Niland)

Eileen Zarzycki (Niland)

Jun 2, 2015

Eileen Zarzycki, 82, of Scotia passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Carola (Kauffeldt) Niland. She was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School in Schenectady. Eileen was a cafeteria manager for many years for the Schenectady City School District. Eileen is predeceased by her...

Dominick Dicarlo

Dominick Dicarlo

May 31, 2015

Dominick DiCarlo, 87, of Rotterdam passed away Sunday May 31, 2015 at the Glendale Home. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Gerald and Amelia (Carnevale) DiCarlo. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. Dominick was employed as a laborer for Mica Insulators and later the General Electric Company in Schenectady. He also served...

Robert P ""Rubby"" Ciasullo

Robert P ""Rubby"" Ciasullo

May 30, 2015

Robert Phillip Ciasullo died May 30, 2015. He was born June 3, 1928 in Schenectady, New York, and was the son of the late Joseph and Grace Ciasullo (Castaldi). Robert attended Mont Pleasant High School and as a freshman lettered in track. He joined the Navy after his sophomore year, from July 1945 through February 1947 and was a...

Jeremy Ross Lembo

Jeremy Ross Lembo

May 29, 2015

Jeremy Ross Lembo, 35, of Fort Edward, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015 at Albany Medical Center after a short illness. Born in Utica, NY, Jeremy is the son of Ralph D. Lembo and Sherrie A. (Bergeron) Burton. Jeremy was a graduate of South Glens Falls Highschool. He earned his Associates Degree from Adirondack Community College and he...

Marilyn A Walthers (Vedder)

Marilyn A Walthers (Vedder)

May 28, 2015

Princetown- Marilyn A. (Vedder) Walthers, 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 28, 2015 at her home. She was born and raised in Princetown, the daughter of the late Everett and Hazel Vedder. Marilyn was a graduate of Schalmont High School and The Spencer Business Institute. She was employed for many years at The Mohawk Valley Library Association. Marilyn's...

Beatrice "Betty" Remus

Beatrice "Betty" Remus

May 26, 2015

Beatrice "Betty" M. Remus passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at home, at the age of 91. Betty was born in Schenectady on April 19, 1924, to Clara M. (Gunn) and Wesley S. MacFarlane. She graduated from Mont Pleasant High and worked for General Electric Co. in their Federal and Marine section during WWII. Betty married her husband...

Sherre Mcmaster

Sherre Mcmaster

May 24, 2015

Sherre McMaster, 71, passed away at her home on Sunday, May 24, 2015. Born in Brantford, Canada, Sherre was the daughter of the late Mary (Borzai) and Henry Von Farra. A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, Sherre worked at Roland J. Down as a dispatcher for 40 years until her retirement. Sherre was a loving and caring mother...

Raymond F Munger

Raymond F Munger

May 23, 2015

Raymond Frederick Munger suddenly passed back into the ether on May 23rd, 2015. Ray was born at Albany Memorial Hospital February 1, 1957, to Edgar Willard Munger and Helen (Powers). He was raised in Halfmoon, NY. Ray was a free spirit right out of the gate, running alongside his older brothers, who can give details of their adventures down...

Patricia E Rufo (Macdonald)

Patricia E Rufo (Macdonald)

May 21, 2015

Patricia E. Rufo 81 died Thursday afternoon May 21st at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady, NY, Patricia was the daughter of the late Frank and Estelle (Krylowicz) MacDonald. A graduate of Mohonasen High School, Patricia loved gardening and caring for her cats and her favorite dog Zoe. Predeceased in 1987 by her husband of 25 years Alfred Rufo, she...

Anne Mazzarella

Anne Mazzarella

May 20, 2015

Anne Mazzarella, 94, passed away peacefully at her home on May 20, 2015, with her daughters at her side. Born in Schenectady, Anne was the daughter of the late Thomas and Theresa Racko. She married Roy Mazzarella and they were happily married for 51 years prior to his death in 1994. A lifelong resident of Helderberg Ave., she cherished...

Francesco Campagnano

Francesco Campagnano

May 14, 2015

After 84 wonderful years, Francesco Campagnano joined God in Heaven on May 14, 2015. He was surrounded at home by his wife of more than 61 years, Arcangela (Viscusi) Campagnano, and his forever loving family. Francesco was born on August 15, 1930 in the Italian village of Squille, Caserta, Italy where he lived with his parents Maria Antonietta (Tebano),...

Everett H Graham

Everett H Graham

May 11, 2015

Everett H. Graham, 88, of Malta passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015 at Saratoga Hospital. Born in Troy, NY, Everett was the son of the late Howard and Marguerita (Sarle) Graham. A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, the GE Apprenticeship School and GE Manufacturing Trainging Program, Everett honorably served his country in the United States Navy. Everett...

Aisha R Thomas (Thomas)

Aisha R Thomas (Thomas)

May 7, 2015

Aisha R. Thomas was born at Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn NY on March 28, 1977 and entered her eternal rest on May 7,2015. she was 38. Aisha leaves to mourn her father Morris Johnson and siblings Tyrone, Paulette, & Raheem , 3 nephews Rhamir, Ramar and Rameke and her beloved only niece Gabrielle as well as an...

Benita M Thomas (Thomas)

Benita M Thomas (Thomas)

May 7, 2015

Benita Mae Thomas was born at Harlem Hospital on November 24,1946 , and entered her eternal rest on May 7, 2015, she was 68. Benita leaves to mourn her life long love of 54 years, Morris Johnson, three of her four children Tyrone, Paulette & Raheem, she was predeceased by her youngest child Aisha. Four grandsons Rhamir, Ramar, Rameke...

Ralph W Gifford

Ralph W Gifford

Apr 26, 2015

Ralph W. Gifford, 75, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 26, 2015. Born to the late Harlan and Irena Gifford on September 4, 1939 in Schenectady. Graduate of Draper High School, he served proudly in the US Army at West Point from 1963-1965. Ralph retired in 2000 after more than 32 years of driving trucks...

Rose Marie Losee

Rose Marie Losee

Apr 23, 2015

Rose Marie Losee of Rotterdam and Taborton, NY, passed away peacefully at her family's home on Thursday, April 23, 2015 after a long illness, with her loving family at her side. Born Rosa Maria Aust on January 18, 1922, in Niedermendig, Germany, she was the daughter of the late William John Aust and Anna Maria (Weiler) Aust. Although she...

Theodore J Bechard Jr

Theodore J Bechard Jr

Apr 21, 2015

Theodore J. Bechard, Jr., 69, of Earlton passed away on Tuesday, April 21st, 2015 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Schenectady, Theodore was the son of the late Joan (Hall) and Theodore J. Bechard, Sr. A US Navy Veteran, Theodore worked as a New York State corrections officer at Summit Correctional Facility for over 12 years before his retirement...

Rendie Lee Rouse-Jackson

Rendie Lee Rouse-Jackson

Apr 21, 2015

Minister Rendie Lee, 81, of Schenectady departed this earthly life on Tuesday April 21, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family. Rendie Lee was born on January 10, 1934, in Kinston, NC to the late Roland and Laura Maye. Rendie completed her education in the NY University Continue Education program and the Junior College of Albany. She attended...

Anne W Briscoe

Anne W Briscoe

Apr 20, 2015

Anne W. Briscoe, 94, of Rotterdam passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015 at her home. Born in Schenectady, Anne is daughter of the late Antoni and Wanda Orminski. Anne worked for many years as a pharmaceutical inspector at Sterling-Winthrop. She also worked for General Electric in Schenectady. Anne had a great love of traveling along with her other...

Joseph G Gable

Joseph G Gable

Apr 20, 2015

Joseph Gerald Gable, 68, of Poestenkill passed away at his home on Monday, April 20, 2015, with his family by his side. Born and educated in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Finley and Helen Gable. He was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and HVCC and served in the US Army. He is survived by...

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