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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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Mrs Shirley A Denton

Mrs Shirley A Denton

Oct 10, 2010

Shirley A. Denton 88 died Sunday evening October 10, 2010 at Glendale Nursing Home in Glenville. Born and educated in Peekskill, NY, Shirley was a former member of Rotterdam Senior Citizens and the Carman United Methodist Church. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she was predeceased in 1982 by her husband of 39 years Arthur W. Denton and also...

Mr Herbert J Barhydt Jr

Mr Herbert J Barhydt Jr

Oct 6, 2010

Herbert J. Barhydt Jr. 83 beloved Poppy to his family and "Herb" to his many friends passed away Wednesday morning October 6, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Herbert J. and Helen (Wiloch) Barhydt Sr. A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and Siena College in 1954,...

Mrs Paulette A Callahan

Mrs Paulette A Callahan

Oct 3, 2010

Paulette A. Callahan 65 died Sunday October 3rd at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Born in Niskayuna, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth (Davis) Andrew and a graduate of the former Draper High School. A former teacher's Assistant at Schenectady Head Start, Paulette and her husband Lewis were foster parents for over 20 years. Paulette...

Mr Jeffrey T Denice

Mr Jeffrey T Denice

Sep 25, 2010

Jeffrey T. DeNice 59 died Saturday morning September 25th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born and educated in Schenectady, Jeffrey was the son of Florence (Tefoe) DeNice of Schenectady and the late Harold J. DeNice. A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, he worked at the General Electric Company in the Bar Shop in Steam Turbine for more than...

Eleanor M Brownell

Eleanor M Brownell

Sep 18, 2010

Schenectady-Eleanor M Brownell , 96 died September 18,2010 at the Dutch Manor Nursing Home, Schenectady NY. Eleanor was born in Scotia NY on May 3, 1914, 23 hours after her twin brother Elwin who died in November of 1996. Eleanor and Elwin had the rare distinction of being born in Scotia NY, a town without a hospital. Eleanor's Scotia...

Marlene E Johnson

Marlene E Johnson

Sep 8, 2010

Marlene E. Johnson, 78, of Schenectady died Wednesday at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Margaret (Anunziatta) Giagiacumo. Marlene was a homemaker. She was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Schenectady. Marlene is predeceased by three brothers- Albert Giacomo, George Giacomo, Richard Como and one...

Charlene L Smith

Charlene L Smith

Sep 2, 2010

Charlene L. Smith, 74, of Schenectady died Thursday September 2, 2010 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Steven and Pauline (Lawyer) Frasier. Charlene attended Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady. She was employed for several years at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home and was a homemaker. Charlene enjoyed Board...

Shirley Alice Bigley

Shirley Alice Bigley

Aug 28, 2010

Shirley Alice Bigley was granted her angel wings on Saturday August 28, 2010 surrounded by her family and friends. She was born September 2, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Margaret Brown. Shirley was a graduate of Draper High School (1946) and Albany Business College. She was united in marriage on February 20, 1948 to...

Paul J Ryder

Paul J Ryder

Aug 16, 2010

Paul J. Ryder 89 died Monday evening August 16th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Summit, NY, Paul was the son of the late Roscoe and Daisy (Johns) Ryder. A production worker for the former 3M Company in Schenectady for over 32 years, Paul later worked for Schalmont School District for over 10 years. An outdoorsman, Paul enjoyed...

Jessica Lefevre Weekes

Jessica Lefevre Weekes

Aug 13, 2010

Jessica Jeanette LeFevre Weekes was born on September 10, 1977 in Albany, New York to Donald LeFevre, Jr. and Joann Lewis. After a brief illness, on August 13, 2010 God called Jessica home.Jessica received her elementary and high school education in the Schenectady School District. Jessica had a personality of gold. She was a loving person always smiling and...

Marcella Labombard

Marcella Labombard

Aug 13, 2010

Marcella LaBombard, 76, of Schenectady died Friday at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. She was born in Schenectady and was the daughter of the late John and Theresa (DeSieno) Colose. Marcella was employed in Maintenance at Proctor's Theatre in Schenectady.She is predeceased by her husband. Marcella is survived by her brother James Colose of Schenectady and one sister Delores Castle...

Daniel J Heck

Daniel J Heck

Aug 9, 2010

Daniel J. Heck, 75, of Waterford died at home August 9, 2010. Funeral Services will be Friday 11AM at Bond Funeral Home Broadway and Guilderland Avenue Schenectady. Calling Hour 10-11AM at the funeral home. Internment Schenectady Memorial Park, Rotterdam.

Mr Pedro Rodriguez

Mr Pedro Rodriguez

Aug 8, 2010

Pedro Rodriguez 69 died Sunday evening August 8th at St Peter's hospice Inn in Albany. Born in Puerto Rico, Pedro was the son of the late Justino and Carmen (Barrios) Rodriguez. A life long carpenter, Pedro worked for B.J. 32 in Harlem, NY for many years. A devoted father and grandfather, Pedro loved working with his hands. In 2006...

Eleanor Knight Talerico

Eleanor Knight Talerico

Aug 4, 2010

Eleanor Knight Talerico, 94, of Gansevoort formerly of Rotterdam died Wednesday August 4, 2010 at Indian River Nursing Home in Granville, NY. Born in Halfmoon, NY, she was the daughter of the late Halsey and Bessie (Simmons) Russell. Eleanor was a long time resident of the town of Rotterdam and recently lived with her Granddaughter in Gansevoort. She was...

Walter G Becker

Walter G Becker

Jul 31, 2010

Walter G. Becker, 79, of Schenectady, formerly of Rotterdam died Saturday July 31, 2010 at Ellis Hospital. Walter was born in Schenectady on June 4, 1931. He was the son of the late George W. and Ethel (Suits) Becker. Walter spent his life on the family farm on Dunnsville Road as a descendant of generations of farmers in the...

Ms Robin R Tolliver

Ms Robin R Tolliver

Jul 30, 2010

Robin R. Tolliver 46 died Friday July 30th at St Peter's Hospice Inn surrounded by her family. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Robin was the daughter of the late James and Barbara (Hawkins) Brown. Robin worked for the United States Postal Service in Colonie for several years. A caretaker for her family as well as children, she was loved by...

Mary F Decker

Mary F Decker

Jul 28, 2010

Mary F. Decker, 94, formerly of New Paltz, died Wednesday morning, July 28, 2010 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady, NY. Born in Gardiner, NY, Mary was the daughter of the late John and Cora (Slater) Tubbs. Educated in Gardiner and New Paltz, Mary graduated from New Paltz Normal School. After graduation, she taught at Schodack district school...

Robert A Laviolette

Robert A Laviolette

Jul 17, 2010

Robert A. LaViolette 80 died Saturday evening July 17, 2010 at the Avenue Nursing Home in Schenectady. Born and educated in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Louis and Lydia (Lizotte) LaViolette. Robert retired in 1991 as an Instrument Mechanic from KNOLLS after 40 years of service. A member of the former Immaculate Conception Church, Bob was...

Margaret Vanwormer

Margaret Vanwormer

Jun 29, 2010

Margaret VanWormer, 63, of Schenectady passed away June 29, 2010 at Ellis Hospital. Born on Settles Hill, Margaret is the daughter of Grace Brown and the late Frederick Van Wormer. Margaret was predeceased by two brothers Frederick and Charles. Surviving siblings include Grace Onorato, Barbara Van Wormer and Donald (Cynthia) Van Wormer. Margaret is survived by six children, 18...

Dorothy L Welsh

Dorothy L Welsh

Jun 29, 2010

Doris Lillian Tonge Welsh, 95, died Tuesday after a short illness. Doris was born in North Adams MA and lived most of her life in NY where she was a member of the Fisher Methodist Church. She was a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother, a poet, a writer and an inspiration to all who knew her. She is...

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