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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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Robert A Dowling
Dec 18, 2009
Robert A. Dowling 93 formerly of Rotterdam Jct., NY died December 18, 2009 in Boca Raton, Florida. Born in Rotterdam Junction, he was the son of the late Fred and Pearl (Sisk) Dowling. The former president and General Manager of Pattersonville telephone Co. for over 40 years, Bob retired in 1981. He was a former member of Corlaer Lodge...
Archangelo Mineconzo
Dec 7, 2009
Archie Mineconzo 84 of Margate, Fl and formerly of Schenectady died Monday morning December 7, 2009 at Mt Loretto Nursing Home in Amsterdam. Born and educated in Schenectady, Archie was the son of the late Cataldo and Mary Mineconzo. A World War II army veteran, Archie worked for Local 12 in Albany as an iron worker for over 30...
Susan Hunt Gatti
Dec 1, 2009
Susan Hunt Gatti, 58, of Esperance, passed away at her home on Saturday November 28, 2009 surrounded by friends and family after a valiant and courageous battle with Cancer. Born in Norristown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Betty Jane (Adams) Hunt. Susan was a graduate of A.D. Eisenhower High School and attended Nursing School...
Edward J Sutton
Nov 29, 2009
Edward J. Sutton, 89, of Princetown died Sunday November 29, 2009 at home. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of Alfred and Elizabeth (Tillema) Sutton. Edward was self employed for many years as a Carpenter. He enjoyed Gardening and farming. Edward also had a great appreciation for nature. He enjoyed reading, music and the piano. Edward is predeceased...
Eileen L Dykeman
Nov 22, 2009
Eileen L. Dykeman, 90 , of Schenectady died peacefully Sunday November 22, 2009 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady after a long and courageous battle with Breast Cancer and Alzheimers. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of William and Emma (Kiraly) Edmonds. She was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and Mildred Ellie Business School. Eileen...
Frederick Mastrianni
Nov 16, 2009
Frederick Mastrianni, 88, entered into eternal life in God's hands at his home in the care of his loving family after a brief illness. Born and educated in Schenectady, New York, he is the son of the late Vincenzo and Maria (Morelli) Mastriano. A WWII Army veteran with the Military Police, Fred was co-owner with his wife Jeannette of...
James Nailor
Nov 7, 2009
James Nailor, 50, of Schenectady died Saturday November 7, 2009 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Niskayuna, he was the son of the late Marvin Nailor and Joan (James) George of Norfolk, Virginia. He was employed for many years as an LPN in Capital District Area Hospitals. Besides his mother, he is survived by one brother David Gignack...
Mildred V Mericle
Nov 3, 2009
Mildred V. Mericle, 92, went home to be with her Lord on November 3, 2009 at Ellis Hospital with her loving family at her side. Millie was the daughter of the late Gracian and Sophia Pergl .Millie married Leroy Mericle and he preceded her in death on October 13, 1990. They lived in Duanesburg and Clifton Park. She is...
Muriel Barry Smith
Oct 31, 2009
Muriel Barry Smith 91 died Saturday October 31, 2009 at Bon Secours Nursing Home in Florida. Born in Worcester, MA, Muriel was the daughter of the late Clifford J.E. and Mabelle (Newton) Barry. A homemaker, She was a graduate of Albany Teachers College and had taught high school in Kerhonkson, NY, where she met her husband Albert. A member...
S Arthur Devey
Oct 18, 2009
S. Arthur Devey 90 died Sunday October 18, 2009 after a brief illness. Born on September 3, 1919 in Highlands, NJ. to Sidney Arthur and Ada Elizabeth (Vaughan) Devey. A graduate from Middletown Township High School he served from 1941-1946 in the Marine Corps in the Pacific. Upon his return from WWII he studied at Phoenix School of Design...
Sophie Makovich
Oct 16, 2009
Sophie Makovich 86 formerly of Schenectady died Friday October 16, 2009 at home in Greenfield, MA. Born in the Bronx, Sophie was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Kiriluk. A homemaker, she was a long time volunteer with the Mt Pleasant Public Library. The wife of the late Stephen E. Makovich who died in 1966, Sophie is...
William Hesler
Oct 4, 2009
William Hesler, 85, of Guilderland died at home on Sunday October 4, 2009. Born in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of the late Frederick and Mary (Dunn) Hesler. William served in the Army in World War 2. He was employed as a Supervisor for the General Electric Company retiring in 1984. William was a member of St. Madeleine...
Althea L Baier
Aug 1, 2009
Althea L. Baier 95 died Saturday afternoon August 1, 2009 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady. Born in Barnerville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Mabel (Kniskern) Stanton and a graduate of Cobleskill High School. A homemaker, Althea was a member of the former Calvary Baptist Church in Schenectady. Althea was the wife for...
Mary A Lundergan
Jul 25, 2009
Mary Mineconzo Lundergan 91 died early Saturday morning July 25, 2009 at The Avenue Nursing Home. Born in Rotterdam Jct., NY she is the daughter of the late Cataldo and Magdalene Mineconzo. A licensed practical nurse, Mary was the mother of the late Andy Lundergan who passed away in 1985. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Angelo, Paul...
Betty Jane Whelan
Jul 25, 2009
Betty Jane Whelan, 82, of Burnt Hills, died Saturday July 25, 2009 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady. Born in Ballston Lake, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Helen (Kinum) McMillian. She was a graduate of Burnt Hills Ballston Lake High School. Betty Jane was employed for the General Electric Company in Schenectady in Turbine...
Patricia M Berry
Jul 22, 2009
Patricia M. Berry 69 died Wednesday morning July 22, 2009 at Ellis Hospital. Born and educated in Scotia, Patricia was the daughter of the late Thomas and Evelyn (Gordon) Martin. A licensed practical nurse, Patricia worked at St Clares Hospital, for Dr Hernandez. She was also a seamstress, and Founder and co-owner of Pamela Real estate.She was predeceased in...
Florence T Holmes
Jul 20, 2009
Florence T. Holmes 91 died Monday July 20, 2009 at Mary Washington Hospital after a long illness. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Caterina Martiniano. Florence was predeceased in 1965 by her husband John P. Holmes and also by her brothers Louis, Joseph, Dominic, Armando and Jule Martiniano and sisters, Constance Sirpilla, and...
D Adele Barter
Jul 19, 2009
D. Adele Barter 91 died Sunday evening July 19, 2009 at Maplewood manor in Ballston Spa, NY. Born in Garden City, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Carolyn Diesem. A graduate of Nott Terrace High School, she attended Syracuse University. She worked for Carl Company, FW Woolworth Co. the State Unemployment Service in Monticello and...
Donald A Yahn
Jul 14, 2009
Donald A. Yahn 84 of Scotia died Tuesday evening July 14, 2009 at home after a short illness. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Chester and Doris (Roehrer) Yahn. An Army veteran of WWII, Donald worked for New York State in the Naval Commissary for over 35 years. Donald was predeceased by a brother, Ellis...
Lt Virginia L Sweet Col
Jul 12, 2009
Lt. Col Virginia L. Sweet 88 died Sunday morning July 12, 2009 at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia after a short illness.Lt Col. Sweet was born on February 12, 1921. At the age of 12, she read a story about the flight of Amelia Earhart across the Atlantic. This started her great love for the sky...
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