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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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Richard A Yahn
Oct 11, 2011
Richard Yahn, 83, of Rotterdam died Tuesday morning, October 11, 2011 at Ellis Hopsital. Born in Schenectady, Richard was the son of the late Chester and Doris (Roehrer) Yahn. For 20 years Richard worked in finger print ID for the Department of Criminal Justice and previously for NYS tax and finance and was a former manager of Hall Drugs...
Mrs Marian S Sevinsky
Oct 9, 2011
Marian S. Sevinsky, 87, of Rotterdam, died on Sunday, in the presence of her son Jim and her close niece, Jacqueline Ahl. Marian was predeceased in 1998 by her husband of 56 years, Zigmont James Sevinsky. Marian was born in Coudersport, Pa., July 9, 1924, to the late Reginald Shenton and Alice Belle Colcord Shenton. She moved to Schenectady...
Michael E West
Oct 1, 2011
Michael E. West, 32, of Schenectady died Saturday October 1, 2011 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of Rose (Johnson) West and his step father Thomas H. Faulkner. He was employed as a Fence Installation Technician for Affordable Fence Co. in Schenectady. Besides his parents, he is survived by one brother Henry West...
Doris Hallenbeck Laponia (Bolster)
Sep 21, 2011
Doris M.(Bolster) Hallenbeck Laponia, 88, formerly of Rotterdam died Wednesday September 21, 2011 in Charlemont, MA. Born in White Plains, NY, she was the daughter of the late James and Verna (Herrick) Bolster. Doris was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and Mildred Ellie Business School. She was a homemaker. Doris was a member of the Rebecca Lodge...
Robert E Snare
Sep 20, 2011
Robert E. Snare 83 died Tuesday morning September 20, 2011 at Seaton Health St. Mary's Hospital in Troy, NY. Born in Schenectady, Robert was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and the son of the late George and Helena (Waytho) Snare. A WWII Army veteran , he was employed at the General Electric Company for 19 years before...
Mr Harold James Paine Jr
Sep 14, 2011
Harold James Paine Jr. 82 died Wednesday September 14th at William Child's Hospice House in Palm Bay, Fl. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Harold and Hermine (Loukota) Paine and a graduate of Scotia High School and the GE Apprenticeship and Manufacturer Training Programs. A manager in Large Steam Turbine, Jim retired from the GE...
Rev Brian M Cronin
Aug 27, 2011
Rev. Brian Cronin, died Saturday August 27, 2011 at Fletcher Allen Health Care Center in Burlington, VT. He was the son of the late Colum Cronin and Mary Connelly. Born August 9, 1946, educated at St. Barnabas School, Bronx, Cardinal Hayes High School and St. Joseph's, Our Lady of Angels and St. Mary's Seminaries. Ordained a priest of the...
William T Brower
Aug 23, 2011
William Brower, 68, of Charlton, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, August 23, 2011 after a long illness. Bill was born in Schenectady, NY, the son of William Brower and Anna Greenwood Brower. He was a graduate of St. Columbus. Bill worked for the Golub Corporation in Rotterdam, NY for 25+ years. He held various positions and eventually became the...
Michael Bursiewicz
Aug 22, 2011
Michael Bursiewicz, 58, of Rotterdam, died Monday August 22, 2011 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Albany, NY, Michael was the son of Helen (Nowinski) Bursiewicz of Rotterdam and the late Bernard Bursiewicz. For over 20 years Michael worked as fleet manager at Halsted Communications in Malta. Michael belonged to the Rotterdam Elks lodge #2157 and also enjoyed camping, bowling...
Cheryl K Van Patten
Aug 3, 2011
Cheryl K. Van Patten, 65, of Rotterdam died Wednesday August 3, 2011 in Mesa, AZ. Born in Niskayuna, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Olga (Hoffman) Pohl. Cheryl was employed as a nurse at the Baptist Health and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia for over 25 years. She is predeceased by her brother Bernard Pohl and one...
Robert Flagg Jr
Jul 19, 2011
Robert Flagg Jr., 3 mos 26 days, of Rotterdam passed away at Albany Medical Center on July 19, 2011. Born in Albany, he was the son of Robert Flagg Sr. and Christine Leabo of Rotterdam. Robert is predeceased by one brother Zachary J. Broglia Jr. Besides his parents, he is survived, by his grandparents Jacqueline Godbout (Roy Redman) of...
Kevin D Nealon
Jul 12, 2011
Kevin D. Nealon, 30, of Schenectady and Dallas, TX passed away Tuesday July 12, 2011 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Worcester, MA. he was the son of John "Jack" Nealon (Diane) of Dallas, TX and Mary (Donahoe) Lytle (Stewart) of Newbury Port, MA. Kevin was a kind man with a big heart and an easy smile. He...
Mrs Gladys Lala Thibault
Jun 21, 2011
Gladys "LaLa" Thibault 79 of Schenectady died Tuesday afternoon June 21, 2011 at Littleton Hospital in Littleton, CO. Born in Scranton, PA, Gladys was the daughter of the late Stanislas and Mary (Andrewkevitz) Wujec. A homemaker, Gladys was a member of the Church of St. Adalbert, loved traveling and was a devoted Nana. She was predeceased in 1996 by...
Merton F Neff
May 5, 2011
Merton F. Neff, 92, of Rotterdam died Thursday May 5, 2011 at the Glendale Home. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of Ford and Viola (Chandler) Neff. Merton was employed in Personnel for the General Electric Company in Schenectady. He was a member of the Bellevue Reformed Church in Schenectady. Merton was a member of the GE Golf...
June E Pattison
Apr 30, 2011
June E. Pattison, 89, formerly of Helderberg Avenue Schenectady died Saturday April 30, 2011 at Kingsway Manor Nursing Home in Schenectady. Born in Springfield, MA she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Phyern (Carpenter) Higgins. June was a graduate of Springfield Tech High School. She briefly worked for the General Electric Company and then became a homemaker....
Gary C O'Neal Sr
Apr 7, 2011
Gary C. O'Neal Sr., 59, of Scotia died Thursday April 7, 2011 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady is the son of Clarence C. O'Neal of Savannah, GA and Corine(Clayton) Waring (Charles) of Schenectady. He was employed in Cleaning Services for the Glen Sanders Mansion in Scotia. Besides his parents, Gary is survived by his wife Nancy...
Erman J Crandall
Apr 3, 2011
Erman J. Crandall, 82, of Rotterdam died Sunday April 3, 2011 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Scotia, NY, he was the son of the late Frederick and Katherine (Mitchell) Crandall. Erman was self employed as a General Contractor for several years. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Schenectady. Erman was a member of...
Paul L Kelly
Apr 2, 2011
Paul L. Kelly, 83, of Niskayuna died Saturday April 2, 2011 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Rimersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Frank and Grace (Dawson) Kelly. Paul was a graduate of Union High School and the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. He served in the Navy during World War 2. Paul...
Antoinette "Toni" Schelle
Feb 25, 2011
Antoinette "Toni" Schelle, 91, entered into eternal life on Friday February 25, 2011 at the Teresian House in Albany. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence Ricciardi and the devoted wife of the late Theodore A. Schelle, who died after 56 years of marriage in 1997. Toni retired after a long career as...
Mrs Diane C Nolan
Feb 15, 2011
Diane C. Nolan 59 died Tuesday afternoon February 15, 2011 at Ellis hospital surrounded by her family. Born in Schenectady, Diane was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bessie (Fountain) Williams. and sister of the late Donna Lamp. A homemaker, Diane was a 1970 graduate of Draper High School, and a former member of the St Clare's and...
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