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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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Anna V Grasso
Nov 6, 2014
Anna V. Battaglia Grasso, Schenectady, New York. Wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was the needed hug, soothing touch, sympathetic ear, open heart, bared soul. A beautiful smile, infectious laugh, twinkling eyes. Making life a better place. Making everything look so easy. So many have lost so much. Anna, 91, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2014 peacefully in...
Richard A Wade
Nov 5, 2014
Richard A. Wade, 86, of Glenville passed away on Wednesday November 5, 2014 at the Glendale Home. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Arnold and Mildred (Cammer) Wade, founders of Wade Tours in 1926. Richard was a member of the former Broadway United Methodist Church in Schenectady and was currently a member of the Rotterdam...
Charlotte Thorpe
Nov 2, 2014
Charlotte (Gorman) Thorpe of Scotia, NY died peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2014 after a long illness. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Vitch) Gorman and lived most of her life in Rotterdam. She was a 1954 graduate of Draper High School. Charlotte started dancing lessons in May 1941 at the tender...
Grace I Wood
Oct 17, 2014
Grace Isabel Wood, 81, passed away on Friday, October 17 in Shawnee, Kansas after a long illness. She was born in Schenectady, New York on July 14, 1933. Her parents were Waldo and Dorothy Becker. She is predeceased by two brothers, Arthur and Ralph, and a sister, Ruth. Grace met John G. Wood, Jr. when she was 11 years...
Bernice Bradt
Oct 12, 2014
Bernice Bradt, 91, of Rotterdam passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2014 at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation in Scotia. Born in Delanson, NY, Bernice was the daughter of the late Ira and Inez (Dare) Auchampaugh. A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, Bernice later worked as a cashier at Saveway Grocery and P&C Market for 34 years. Bernice...
Theresa "Terry" Madden
Oct 8, 2014
Theresa M. (Morinelli) Madden, born February 2, 1936, in Schenectady, New York to Edith (DiMeo) and Louis Morinelli gently passed away on Wednesday, October 8, surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer. With Patrick "Pat", her high school sweetheart and husband of 57 years, she lived in Rotterdam and raised two daughters - Kathy and Karen. Terry...
Charles Garry Vedder
Sep 29, 2014
Charles Garry Vedder died September 29, 2014 in Yuma, Arizona. He leaves his wife, Joyce Barber Vedder of Yuma, AZ, step-sister, Margaret Rau, brother-in-law, Everett Rau of Altamont, NY and several nieces and nephews. Charles graduated from State University of New York Potsdam and was a distinguished science teacher at Schalmont Central Schools in New York from 1959 to...
Anne M Lamp
Sep 26, 2014
Anne M. Lamp, 79, of Troy, formerly of Rotterdam, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014 at Diamond Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Greensboro, MD, Anne was the daughter of the late Wallace and Mary (Kemp) Propper. Educated at Mont Pleasant School in Schenectady, Anne was a homemaker and former member of the Second Reformed Church of...
Linda F Adams
Sep 25, 2014
Linda F. Adams, 70, of Rotterdam passed away Thursday September 25, 2014 at home. Funeral Services will be Tuesday 11am at the Bond Funeral Home Broadway and Guilderland Avenue Schenectady. A Calling hour will be 10-11am prior to the service at the funeral home. Internment will be in Viewland Cemetery in Rotterdam.
Wayne Alan Johnson
Sep 18, 2014
Wayne Alan Johnson, 72, of Dade City, Florida formerly of Schenectady passed away Thursday September 18, 2014 at home in Florida. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Melville and Elizabeth (Middleton) Johnson. Wayne was employed as a machinist for the General Electric Company in Schenectady until his retirement. Wayne is survived by his wife Lurinda...
Esther B Capobianco
Sep 12, 2014
Esther B. Capobianco, 90, of Rotterdam passed away Friday September 12, 2014 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late James and Angelamarie ( Varrone) Coppola. She was a homemaker. Esther was a member of St. Madeleine Sophie Church in Guilderland. Esther was a very loving and caring mother and grandmother and...
Mario J Gizzi
Sep 7, 2014
Mario J. Gizzi, 90, of Rotterdam passed away on Sunday September 7, 2014 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Jamaica, NY, he was the son of the late Louis and Lozenzina (Palazzo) Gizzi. He served in the Army in World War 2. Mario was self employed for many years as a contractor. He was a member of the...
Mildred C Wadagnolo
Sep 6, 2014
Mildred C. Wadagnolo, 89, of Schenectady passed away on Saturday September 6, 2014 at Diamond Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Troy, NY. She was born in Jersey City, NJ, the daughter of the late William and Edna (Smith) Hahn. Mildred was a comptroller/bookkeeper for the American Thermostat Company. She was also employed as a bookkeeper for Post Brothers...
Theresa A D'Agostino
Aug 20, 2014
Theresa Ann D'Agostino, 79, died Wednesday morning, August 20, 2014 at Ellis Hospital due to complications from heart disease. Born in Schenectady, Theresa was the daughter of the late Frank and Emily (Stern) Belott. A graduate of Draper High School, Theresa owned her own piano instruction business for 30 years and gave the gift of music to many residents...
Michael T Norris
Aug 17, 2014
Michael T. Norris, 60, formerly of Schenectady died August 17th, 2014 in Bullhead City, Arizona after a long illness. Born and educated in Schenectady, Michael is the son of Herbert and Mary "Shirley" (Maraviglia) Norris of Schenectady and a 1972 graduate of Draper High School. An Army veteran, Michael was a truck driver for over 25 years, having worked...
Joseph Angelo Camardello
Jul 28, 2014
Joseph Angelo Camardello was born in Little Falls, New York on November 6, 1956 and passed away peacefully on July 28, 2014 at his Rotterdam Junction, NY home with his family at his side. He is survived by his mother, Sharon Camardello, his wife, Linda Camardello, two daughters, Jessica Camardello and Brittany Rickard, son-in-law Jeffrey Rickard, brother, Michael Camardello,...
Donald F Jewett
Jul 20, 2014
Donald F. Jewett, 95, of Duanesburg, died peacefully at home, early Sunday morning, July 20, 2014 and entered into his eternal home with his Lord and Savior and departed loved ones. Born August 22, 1918, Donald was the son of the late Earl and Ada (Fryer) Jewett. He was a graduate of Draper High School and Cobleskill College. Donald...
Edward S Gilbert
Jul 17, 2014
Edward S. Gilbert, 76 of Schenectady and formerly of Kingston passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 17, 2014. Edward was born in Albany; he was the son of J. Archie and Gladys (Spensely) Gilbert. He graduated from Bethlehem Central High School in 1957. He received his associate's degree in Business from SUNY Cobleskill in 1959. He...
Salvatore "Sam" Miceli Jr
Jun 30, 2014
Salvatore Sam Miceli Jr, 67, of Delanson passed away Monday June 30, 2014 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Born in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Jean (Buccellato) Miceli Sr. He graduated with a degree in Bio-Chemistry from SUNY Cobleskill and was self employed as a Contractor. Sam was a loyal father and...
Raymond C Gosda
Jun 19, 2014
Raymond C. Gosda, 96, of Rexford died Thursday, June 19, 2014 at Schuyler Ridge Nursing Facility in Clifton Park. Raymond was born on July 4, 1917 in North Andover, MA, the son of the late John and Emily (Anderson) Gosda. A veteran of World War II, Raymond trained war dogs and was sent to the Philippines, Okinawa and Korea...
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