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Recent Obituaries in Rotterdam and Guilderland, NY

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Rotterdam and Guilderland, NY area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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David P Dearbeck

David P Dearbeck

Jan 6, 2021

David P. Dearbeck, 74, of Schenectady, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Hudson Park Nursing Facility, Albany. He was born Thursday December 12, 1946 in Otsego, NY, son of the late Jack and Marjorie (Thorpe) Dearbeck. He graduated from Burnt Hills Ballston lake High school and then went into the Navy to serve and protect our country. After 35...

Vincenzo Urbano

Vincenzo Urbano

Jan 5, 2021

Rotterdam - Vincenzo Urbano, 98, of Rotterdam, peacefully passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family. Vincenzo was born on July 5, 1922 in Broccostella, Italy to Felice and Cristina (Castellucci) Urbano. He was the youngest of seven siblings. He served in the Italian army at 19 years old. From there, he travelled and worked...

Lynn M Ferrara

Lynn M Ferrara

Jan 4, 2021

Lynn M. Ferrara, 62, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. She was born in Schenectady, NY to the late Jack Ferrara and Shirley Ehrgott Ferrara. She was a graduate of Mohanasen High School. While attending she would walk after school over to the Ferrara Dance Studio where she was a dance instructor at the age of 17. She devoted...

Rã©Anna Lee Anderson

Rã©Anna Lee Anderson

Jan 3, 2021

Rotterdam – RéAnna Lee Anderson passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the age of 15. RéAnna was born in Niskayuna, to her parents Jessica Rodriguez and Joseph Anderson and was a student at Mohonasen High School. She will be remembered for being a ray of joy and sunshine. RéAnna had a big heart and was always there for...

Frank Ruzza

Frank Ruzza

Jan 3, 2021

Frank Ruzza, 70, died peacefully on January 3, 2021 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Castelliri, Italy on May 30, 1950, he was the son to the late Flavia and Giovanni Ruzza. He is predeceased by his son, son Frank Ruzza Jr. Frank was a lifelong resident of Schenectady, and then the town of Rotterdam. He was a former Asst. Chief,...

Irene F Harper

Irene F Harper

Jan 2, 2021

Schenectady - Irene Harper passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2021 following an accident. Irene was born and raised in Schenectady, NY, the daughter of Leo and Irene Fountain. She graduated early from Mont Pleasant High School and she joined the US Air Force to follow her sense of adventure and patriotism where she served as skilled aerial photographer. You...

Daniel F Hickey Jr

Daniel F Hickey Jr

Dec 31, 2020

Schenectady - Daniel F. Hickey Jr, age 85, passed away at the Schenectady County Glendale Home after a brief illness on December 31, 2020. Dan was born in Pittsfield, MA on October 21, 1935 to the late Daniel and Pauline Casey Hickey and was a lifelong Schenectady resident. He was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Dan served in...

Winifred Marjorie (Duchane) Cimino

Winifred Marjorie (Duchane) Cimino

Dec 31, 2020

Schenectady – Winifred Marjorie Cimino passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 31st, 2020. She was one month shy of 98. Born on February 1, 1923 in Burlington, VT, Winnie was the daughter of the late Martin and Julia (LaRock) Duchane. She married her late husband, Joseph, on March 26, 1944. Together they shared 66 years of...

Doris E (Dunster) Liggett

Doris E (Dunster) Liggett

Dec 31, 2020

Schenectady - Doris (Dunster) Liggett of Schenectady, NY passed into eternal life on December 31, 2020, at the age of 94. Doris was born in 1926 in Middle Granville NY, the daughter of English immigrant parents, Charles & Mary Ann Dunster. She graduated from Granville High School in 1944 and Ellis School of Nursing in 1947 as a navy cadet...

Susan K Dicamillo

Susan K Dicamillo

Dec 27, 2020

Susan K. DiCamillo, 73, returned to the Lord on Sunday, December 27, 2020. She was predeceased in death by her parents, Charles B. and Alma King. She is survived by her beloved husband, Joseph Marino, and children; James DiCamillo (Kimberlee), Patrick Marino, as well as Joey Marino, Dante Marino (Kellie) and Dina Biscione (Paul), and her granddaughters, Gianna Biscione and...

Vincent Joseph Gallo

Vincent Joseph Gallo

Dec 27, 2020

Rotterdam- Vincent Joseph Gallo, 82, of Rotterdam passed away on December 27, 2020. Born in Schenectady on January 28, 1938, he was the son of the late Albert and Angelina (Amoroso) Gallo. Vincent married his beloved wife, Louise Mary DiBartolomeo on August 30, 1957. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Springfield College and his Master’s Degree from SUNY Albany. He...

Marguerite Kennedy

Marguerite Kennedy

Dec 24, 2020

Marguerite A. Kennedy, 87, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2020 at Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, Amsterdam. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Sarah (Plowinski) Rejack. Besides her parents, Marguerite was predeceased by her husband, Dennis H. Kennedy on July 28, 2014. She is survived by her three sons and their wives; Kevin (Debbie) of...

Marcia R (Liebundguth) Popolizio

Marcia R (Liebundguth) Popolizio

Dec 23, 2020

Plainfield, IL - Marcia R. Liebundguth Popolizio, age 78, a resident of Plainfield, IL, formerly of Naperville, IL, passed away on December 23, 2020 in Oswego, IL. She was born December 19, 1942 in Schenectady, NY to the late Fred and Ruth Liebundguth. She is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Vincent Popolizio, Jr.; Her devoted daughter, Kristin...

Hudson F Swatling Jr

Hudson F Swatling Jr

Dec 23, 2020

Schenectady – Hudson F. Swatling Jr. passed away at home on Wednesday December 23, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Corina, of 57 years along with his son, Marc and sister, Marion Reyell. The family extends their special thanks to Hudson’s hospice team.

Linda Ann (Ferrante) Cervera

Linda Ann (Ferrante) Cervera

Dec 22, 2020

Scotia - Linda Ann (Ferrante) Cervera, 76, passed quietly at her home in Scotia on December 22nd, 2020. Born in Schenectady, Linda graduated from Draper High School in 1962 and the Gorman Cosmetology School, where she later taught courses. Before she retired, she worked at Dottie’s Smart Set on Upper Union Street in Schenectady. Her lively personality brought laughter and...

Fernando "Fred" Schiazza

Fernando "Fred" Schiazza

Dec 21, 2020

Schenectady - Fernando (Fred) Schiazza, 93, entered into eternal peace on December 21, 2020 after a brief but brave battle with Covid-19. Fernando was born on December 23, 1926 in Chieti, Italy, the son of the late Eugenio Schiazza and Maria Laura Sciocchetti Schiazza. In pursuit of a better life, he immigrated to Canada at the age of 25 with...

Maria R (Pisano) Lane

Maria R (Pisano) Lane

Dec 17, 2020

Rotterdam- Maria R. Lane (Pisano),66, of Rotterdam passed away suddenly on Thursday December 17, 2020. A Graduate of Linton High School, Maria was known by all as a kind and loving individual who was always there to help a person in need. She worked for many years and retired from Campbell Plastics of Schenectady. Her and her sister worked diligently...

John "Jack" H Mckee

John "Jack" H Mckee

Dec 17, 2020

Rotterdam - John H. “Jack” McKee passed into his eternal reward on December 17, 2020. Born December 29, 1926 in Syracuse, NY to C. Harold McKee and the former Elva Mae Marlette. He was predeceased by his parents, his sisters Edith Marie Meier and Theda May Perry, and his loving wife of 60 years, the former Irene Pogorzelski. Jack served...

John Demarco

John Demarco

Dec 16, 2020

Rotterdam - John DeMarco of Rotterdam was granted his angel wings on December 16, 2020, at the age of 92 years old. After months of failing health, he passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side. John was born and educated in San Giovanni e Paolo, Italy, and was the son of the late Giuseppe and...

Philomena (Dimanno) Palleschi

Philomena (Dimanno) Palleschi

Dec 15, 2020

Schenectady – Philomena Palleschi passed away peacefully at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center on December 15, 2020, at the age of 93. Philomena was born in Schenectady to the late Concetta and Luigi DiManno. Her life was devoted to her family, nothing mattered to her more. She was always kind to everyone she met and always managed a smile through her...

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