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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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Mr George A Anderson Jr

Mr George A Anderson Jr

Feb 6, 2011

GEORGE A. ANDERSON, 85, died peacefully at his home on Feb 6, 2011 at the Fountains of Boca Ciega Bay in South Pasadena, FL. He was attended by his immediate family and was under the care of Suncoast Hospice. He had been a resident of the Fountains for 5 years where he enjoyed the camaraderie of his fellow residents,...

Rev Andrew J Whitney

Rev Andrew J Whitney

Jan 18, 2011

Reverend Andrew J. Whitney, 92, of Rotterdam passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2011. Born in Bainbridge, NY Andrew was the son of the late Charles and Georgiana (Williams) Whitney. After receiving his bachelor's degree in theology from the Allentown Bible Institute, Andrew served as a pastor for many years retiring as conference president of Pilgrim Holiness Church. He...

Bernice H Forbes

Bernice H Forbes

Jan 11, 2011

Bernice H. Forbes, 89, of Scotia died Tuesday January 11, 2011 at the Dutch Manor Nursing Home in Rotterdam. Born in Manchester, VT, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Belle Squires. She was a homemaker and worked as a Caregiver. Bernice was predeceased by her husband Lawrence Forbes. She is survived by one daughter Anne Watson...

Mrs Mildred D Parks

Mrs Mildred D Parks

Dec 31, 2010

Mildred D. Parks 91 died Friday morning December 31, 2010 at Ellis Residential and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by family. Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Martha (Lohner) Keller. A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, Mildred worked for Mohonasen High School in the Cafeteria for more then 20 years before her retirement...

Edith L Korabic

Edith L Korabic

Dec 27, 2010

Edith L. Korabic, 92, of Rotterdam died Monday December 27, 2010 at home. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of Frank and Mary Parisi. She was a homemaker. Edith was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Rotterdam. She was also a member of the Rotterdam Senior Citizens. Edith is survived by her husband Edward...

Walter P Yanis

Walter P Yanis

Dec 23, 2010

Walter P. Yanis, 59, of Schenectady died Thursday December 23, 2010 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of Waclow and Albina (Parskocim) Yanis. He was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School in Schenectady. Walter was employed for 41 years for General Electric serving as a Union Official- Health and Safety Officer. He...

Margaret Gerding

Margaret Gerding

Dec 20, 2010

Margaret Gerding, of Rotterdam, formerly of Cape Cod, MA died Monday December 20, 2010. Born in Waterbury, CT, Margaret was the daughter of the late John and Ellen Reardon. In her earlier years Margaret was a nun at Graymoor, later in life she spent her days as a homemaker. Margaret was predeceased by her husband John F. Gerding in...

Mrs Marilyn Elizabeth Smith

Mrs Marilyn Elizabeth Smith

Dec 7, 2010

Marilyn Elizabeth Smith passed away Tuesday morning, December 7, 2010 at her home in the company of her loving husband after a heroic battle with esophageal cancer. Born in Rochester, NY on April 28, 1940, Marilyn was the daughter of the late Harvey and Sarah Boers. Marilyn was proud of her Dutch heritage which could be traced back to...

Julia Shubert

Julia Shubert

Dec 6, 2010

Julia C. Shubert, 91, of Schenectady died Monday December 6, 2010 at the Avenue Nursing Home in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Skoda) Sitors. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady. Julia was employed as a Stenographer for the YMCA for 25 years, retiring in 1967....

Mrs Albina D Yanis

Mrs Albina D Yanis

Dec 4, 2010

Albina D. Yanis 87 died Saturday December 4, 2010 at Maria Parham Medical Center in Henderson, NC. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth Parskocim. A homemaker, Albina was a member of the former Holy Cross Church and the church choir. In 1992 she was predeceased by her husband Waclow Yanis. Albina is...

Mrs Lorraine F Cole

Mrs Lorraine F Cole

Nov 28, 2010

Lorraine F. Cole 58 of Fultonville, died Sunday evening November 28, 2010 in the peaceful surroundings of Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville. Born in Passaic, NJ, Lorraine was the daughter of the late Herman and Dorothy (Meyers) Koch. She was the owner of Select Search and recruiter for over 20 years. Lorraine also had a passion for all animals....

Karen Ballard

Karen Ballard

Nov 26, 2010

Karen Ballard, 71, of Rotterdam, beloved mother, sister and grandmother, died Friday November 26, 2010 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady after a brief illness. Born in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Vincent Thomas and Ruth (Timmons) Gavin. She was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School in Schenectady. Karen was a homemaker. She loved animals....

Roland Van Antwerp (Rollie)

Roland Van Antwerp (Rollie)

Nov 20, 2010

Roland (Rollie) Van Antwerp, 58, of Rotterdam Junction died Saturday at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Albert N. Van Antwerp and Mary Ella (Mead) Van Antwerp. He was a graduate of Schalmont High School. Rollie was self employed. He was a lifelong resident of Rotterdam Junction. Rollie enjoyed bowling and...

Ava Maria Liscio

Ava Maria Liscio

Nov 18, 2010

Ava Maria Liscio, 33, of Schenectady died Thursday at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of Rocco Liscio of Schenectady and Concetta Barber Liscio of Rotterdam. She was a graduate of Mohanasen High School. Ava was of the catholic faith.She loved gardening, crocheting and talking with her friends. Besides her parents, she is survived...

Mrs Levia C Ames

Mrs Levia C Ames

Nov 14, 2010

Levia C. Ames 95 of Rotterdam died Sunday evening November 14, 2010 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, Levia was a graduate of Nott terrace High School and the daughter of the late Carmine and Filomena Cuoco. A teller for many years at Schenectady Savings Bank before her retirement, Levia was a member of 1st...

Mr Arthur D Petrozzi

Mr Arthur D Petrozzi

Oct 21, 2010

Arthur D. Petrozzi 88 died Thursday morning October 21, 2010 at the Samuel Stratton V.A. Medical Center in Albany. Born and educated in Schenectady, Arthur was the son of the late Antonio and Carrie (Marocco) Petrozzi. A Navy veteran of WWII, Arthur was a 1947 graduate of Hudson Valley Community College. An employee of the General Electric Company in...

Mrs Dorothy C Benson

Mrs Dorothy C Benson

Oct 16, 2010

Dorothy C. Benson, 87, died on Saturday, October 16 at St Peter's Hospice Inn in Albany surrounded by her family. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Helen (Fitzner) Suchocki. A lifelong resident of the Capital District, she was a mental health therapy aid for O.D. Heck in Niskayuna for 12 years and a...

Ms Joan V Milne

Ms Joan V Milne

Oct 16, 2010

Joan V. Milne 57 died Saturday morning October 16th at her home in Niskayuna, NY. Born in Schenectady, Joan was the daughter of Constance (Milne) Aldrich and the late John Milne of Rotterdam. A graduate of Draper High School and SUNY Delhi, Joan worked as a Diet Technician at Julie Blair Nursing Home in Albany for over 30 years....

Mr Kenneth T Lamp Jr

Mr Kenneth T Lamp Jr

Oct 15, 2010

Kenneth T. Lamp Jr. 61 died Friday morning October 15th at Ellis Hospital. Born in Niskayuna, he is the son of the late Kenneth T. and Freda (Bessette) Lamp Sr. a graduate of St. Columbus School, Kenneth worked security at the General Electric Company for over 27 years before his retirement in 2003. A United States Navy veteran, Ken...

Mrs Pauline M Lowe

Mrs Pauline M Lowe

Oct 11, 2010

Pauline M. Lowe 93 died Monday afternoon October 11, 2010 at her home in Burnt Hills. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Julian and Wladyslawa (Brodecki) Piotrowski and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. An account clerk for Curtis Lumber Company for over 34 years, Pauline had also worked at the General Electric Company...

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