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This index covers the Schenectady Daily Gazette for July 1899 to September 8, 1899, 1902, 1993 to June 1995, December 2005 to July 2, 2006, January 2008 to May 7, 2008, March 2010 to August 19, 2011 and Jan 1, 2013 to April 25, 2013, as well as other Schenectady papers for various periods dating back to 1803 and regional papers (covering the counties of Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Schoharie, Warren and Washington) beginning in 2005-6 through May 16, 2013. See the newspaper list for specific coverage.
Unless otherwise stated, this index includes all obituaries and death notices (labeled DN) in the newspaper. It also includes citations to related articles. Entries without page numbers generally indicate obituaries posted to the newspaper's Web site; articles from those papers are not included.
The form of the index is as follows: last name, first name, maiden name in parentheses if we can verify it, newspaper code, date and page, death date if known and notes. Entries from Thomas Reimer's index to Schenectady German-language newspapers also include a column number.
Total citations to date: 100,232, including 22,850 added entries for maiden names.
In order to minimize the confusion caused by variant spellings and spacing, the normal sorting order has been modified. Names are filed without regard to case, spacing or punctuation, Mac and Mc are filed together as Mac, and names beginning with St. are under Saint.
Rivalsi
- Anita G. (Rivalsi) Golden - Nov 28, 1994
- GAZ Nov 29, 1994:B12 [Mrs. James P., additional note 12/1:B11; DN 30:D6, 1:D5]
Rivelli
- Antoinette A. (Rivelli) Sacco - Nov 25, 2010
- PST Nov 27, 2010 [Mrs. Giuseppe Sr. "Joe"]
Riven
- Carol (Bressen) - Jul 7, 1993
- GAZ Jul 9, 1993:B15 [Mrs. Erwin, in Stamford, CT]
Rivenburg
- Adeline Burtt - Jun 21, 1993
- GAZ Jun 23, 1993:B13 [Mrs. Edward J., former married name Juedes]
- Alice P. - Nov 1, 1994
- GAZ Nov 5, 1994:B15 [Mrs. Harold]
- Clarence E. - Dec 13, 2012
- LFT Dec 18, 2012 [in Ilion, NY]
- Helen - Nov 1, 1994
- GAZ Nov 3, 1994:B11 [Mrs. Ralph]
- Ida Mae (Rivenburg) Strever - Aug 22, 1994
- GAZ Aug 23, 1994:B11 [Mrs. Leon; DN 23:D5, 24:D5]
- Jason - Mar 5, 2009
- GAZ Mar 16, 2010:B7 [in St. Matthews, SC, article, others 11/18/10:B1&B3, 5/11/11:B6, 5/12/11:B1&B3]
- Leah Hutton - Apr 1, 1993
- GAZ Apr 2, 1993:B18 [Mrs. Raymond]
- Loretta - Feb 26, 2007
- JWL Mar 8, 2007:19 [Mrs. William]
- Philip G. Sr. "Flip" - Mar 3, 2013
- GAZ Mar 6, 2013:B5 [additional note 3/15/13:B5]
- Ronald C. Sr. - Sep 27, 2007
Rivenburgh
- <no name> - Dec 18, 1844
- CAB Dec 24, 1844:2 [Mr., in Claverack, NY, additional notes 24:2, 31:2]
- Blanche I. (Rivenburgh) Merwin - Aug 1, 2010
- GAZ Aug 2, 2010:B6 [Mrs. Elmer B. Sr.]
- Edith E. Lott - May 31, 1994
- GAZ Jun 2, 1994:B11 [Mrs. Edward, in Cooperstown, NY; DN 2:D4]
- Eleanor B. (Rivenburgh) Peck - Feb 7, 2006
- GAZ Feb 9, 2006:B7 [Mrs. R. Douglas]
- Geraldine C. (Rivenburgh) Tomassi - Jun 5, 1994
- GAZ Jun 7, 1994:B11 [Mrs. Anthony Joseph Sr., in Cooperstown, NY]
- Lillian (Rivenburgh) Claus - Aug 23, 1994
- GAZ Aug 24, 1994:B11 [Mrs. William]
- Thelma "Peg" (Rivenburgh) Skinner - Mar 27, 2011
- GAZ Mar 29, 2011:B6 [Mrs. Allyn F., others 30:B7, 31:B6 give husband's name]
- Wesley P. Sr. "Whitey" - Dec 20, 1993
Rivera
- Alvis Duran - Jun 26, 2008
- ADE Jun 30, 2008 [in Saranac Lake, NY]
- Arturo A. - May 27, 2006
- GAZ May 30, 2006:B5 [2nd 31:B7]
- David S. - Apr 8, 2008
- GAZ Apr 12, 2008:B6 [articles 4/9:B2, 4/24:B2 (Fulton/Montgomery/Schoharie edition only)]
- LHR Apr 9, 2008 [article, others 4/11/08, 4/23/08, 9/5/08, 3/13/09]
- Domingo - Jun 22, 1994
- Florabelle - Apr 8, 1994
- GAZ Apr 9, 1994:B15 [Mrs. Roberto]
- Fortunato A. - Nov 13, 1993
- GAZ Nov 17, 1993:B13 [articles 14:B10, 15:B1, 16:B1, 17:B6]
- Frances (Crisalli) - Mar 28, 1993
- GAZ Mar 30, 1993:B11 [Mrs. Luis]
- Francisco "Maco" - Feb 16, 1993
- Joey Gregory - Feb 10, 1995
- Jose - Jun 10, 2007
- PST Jun 11, 2007 [article, 2nd 6/13]
- Joseph A. Jr. - Nov 5, 2012
- AMR Nov 6, 2012 [2nd longer obit 11/7]
- Lester Jr. - Jan 23, 2013
- GAZ Jan 28, 2013:B7 [article 1/24:B4]
- AMR Jan 26, 2013 [2nd longer obit 1/28]
- LHR Jan 24, 2013 [article]
- Lester Sr. - Jun 27, 2006
- Luis - Aug 11, 2011
- GAZ Aug 13, 2011:A1&A2 [article, others 8/14:B1&B3, 8/16:A1&A2, 8/17/11:B1&B3, 8/18/11:B1&B5, 3/23/13:A1&A6]
- Luz Rosado - Mar 24, 2013
- GAZ Mar 27, 2013:B7
- AMR Mar 26, 2013
- Maria (Rivera) Santiago - Feb 8, 2008
- GAZ Feb 12, 2008:B4 [Mrs. Luis, in Ocala, FL]
- Miguel A. - Jun 29, 2010
- Robert "Good Time Bobby" - Sep 4, 2010
- GAZ Nov 4, 2010:B3 [article]
Rivers
- Bernice A. (Petraitis) - Jun 14, 2009
- GAZ Jun 14, 2010:B7 [Mrs. Richard J. Sr., memoriam, 2nd 6/14/11:B7]
- Beverley M. (Rivers) Macey - Mar 30, 2013
- PST Apr 2, 2013 [Mrs. Robert F. Sr.]
- Clarence J. - Mar 19, 1995
- David Reuben - Jul 29, 2009
- PST Jul 30, 2009 [2nd longer obit with photo 8/1]
- Deanna Marie - Dec 1, 2012
- GAZ Jan 8, 2013:A1&A4 [child, article, others 1/10/13:B3, 1/11/13:B3, 2/27/13:B2 (Fulton/Montgomery/Saratoga edition only), 3/21/13:B1&B4, 4/7/13:D5]
- SPT Dec 6, 2012:10 [child, article, 2nd 12/20:24&21]
- MEX Dec 6, 2012 [child]
- SAR Dec 3, 2012:1A&10A [child, article, others 12/3/12:1B&5B, 12/4/12:1A&10A (3), 12/5/12:1A&10A (2), 12/6/12:1A&7A, 12/7/12:1A&7A (2), 12/9/12:1A&6A, 12/12/12:2A, 12/12/12:4A, 12/13/12:1A&10A, 12/21/12:2A, 12/31/12:1A&4A, 1/8/13:1A&10A, 1/9/13:1A&10A, 1/11/13:1B&6B, 3/21/13:3A, 4/9/13:4A, 5/4/13:1A]
- Edna Christine (Goodwin) - Nov 4, 2011
- PST Nov 9, 2011 [Mrs. Gary, in Loveland, CO]
- Elizabeth J. "Betty" (Stein) - Oct 24, 2010
- GAZ Oct 27, 2010:B6 [Mrs. Clarence J. "Sonny"]
- Fred - Dec 13, 2007
- Geraldine R. "Geri" (Brown) - Oct 22, 2010
- PST Oct 24, 2010 [Mrs. Roland H. Sr. "Punky"]
- Harry M. Sr. - Jun 14, 2009
- Helen Hood - Mar 13, 1995
- GAZ Mar 14, 1995:B9 [Mrs. Clarence A.; DN 14:D4, 15:D6]
- Irene Middlebrooks - Jun 24, 1993
- GAZ Jun 25, 1993:B15 [Mrs. James; DN 25:D7, 26:C8]
- James R. Sr. - Feb 14, 2005
- PST Feb 15, 2005 [2nd 2/16]
- Janet (Suriano) - Aug 21, 2010
- GAZ Aug 22, 2010:B8 [Mrs. Norman]
- Jeanette C. "Nana" (Brunelle) - Nov 7, 2011
- PST Nov 8, 2011 [Mrs. Norman Sr., 2nd longer obit with photo 11/9]
- Jeannette M. (St. John) - Dec 12, 2007
- PST Dec 13, 2007 [Mrs. William M., 2nd longer obit with photo 12/14]
- Joan M. (Clum) - Apr 17, 2013
- PST Apr 19, 2013 [Mrs. Francis]
- Larry - Dec 15, 2007
- ADE Jun 4, 2008 [in Boston, MA, additional note]
- Marjorie J. (Rivers) O'Leary - Apr 5, 2007
- PST Apr 7, 2007 [Mrs. Michael Francis "Spud"]
- Muriel "Fay" (Hopkins) - Nov 9, 2007
- PST Nov 10, 2007 [Mrs. James Sr.]
- Sharon S. (Rivers) Whittemore - Oct 6, 2012
- PST Oct 8, 2012 [Mrs. Edwin A.]
- Shirley A. (Giannini) - Aug 29, 2007
- PST Aug 30, 2007 [Mrs. Thomas A., in Hampton, NY, 2nd 8/31]
- Terrance - Feb 22, 2002
- GAZ Feb 22, 2006:B7 [memoriam]
- Terry Flavin (Traxel) - Jun 29, 2010
- PST Jul 1, 2010 [Mrs. Craig]
- Thomas A. Sr. - Jan 1, 2010
- GSN Jan 14, 2010 [in Rutland, VT]
- PST Jan 2, 2010 [in Rutland, VT, 2nd longer obit with photo 1/5]
- Wilfred Jr. "Bill" - Mar 11, 1994
Rivet
- Irene C. - Jan 27, 1993
- GAZ Jan 28, 1993:B11 [Miss]
Rivette
- Edward W. Sr. - May 8, 2007
- PST May 9, 2007 [2nd longer obit with photo 5/10]
- James "Todd" - Apr 20, 2007
- PST Apr 22, 2007 [2nd longer obit with photo 4/23]
- Kathleen (Sayles) - Jan 5, 1994
- GAZ Jan 7, 1994:B13 [Mrs. Ronald M.; DN 7:D8, 8:C10]
- Laura J. "Lodi" (Rivette) Knapp - Sep 1, 2009
- PST Sep 2, 2009 [Mrs. Ronald H.]
- Margaret Mary - Dec 9, 2008
- Marie C. (Rivette) Roder - Mar 31, 2009
- WHT Apr 9, 2009 [Mrs. Philip J. Sr.]
- Mary Jane (Donaldson) - Jun 17, 2007
- PST Jun 18, 2007 [Mrs. Arthur, 2nd longer obit with photo 6/19]
- Michele Marie (Rivette) Fuller - Nov 19, 2008
- PST Nov 20, 2008 [Mrs. Charles Jr., 2nd longer obit with photo 11/21]
Rivney
Rix
- Leroy Thomas - Aug 10, 2010
- GAZ Aug 17, 2010:B6 [in Wells, ME]
- Lois (Tracy) - Feb 28, 2008
- GAZ Feb 29, 2008:B8 [Mrs. LeRoy T., additional note 3/6:B7]
Rizek
- Zahra (Rizek) Tleiji - Feb 26, 1995
- GAZ Feb 28, 1995:B9 [Mrs. Hassib]
Rizio
- Anthony J. Jr. - Mar 23, 2012
- AMR Mar 24, 2012
- LHR Mar 24, 2012
- SAR Mar 24, 2012:5A
Rizk
- Diane M. (Rizk) McCabe - Sep 4, 2007
- GAZ Feb 28, 2008:B1 [Mrs. Joseph, article, 2nd 4/3/10:B2, memoriam 4/7/10:B7 (2), 9/4/10:B8, 4/7/11:B7 (2, 1 with photo), 4/7/13:B6]
- Mounir - Apr 16, 2013
Rizza
- Mildred (Rizza) Montague - Jun 15, 1995
- GAZ Jun 17, 1995:B15 [Mrs. George]
Rizzi
- Carole (Rizzi) Gillmore - Jan 13, 2005
- PST Jan 18, 2005 [Mrs. Graham Stuart]
- Geraldine (Ponticello) - Feb 4, 2012
Rizzicone
- Dominick "Dom" - May 15, 2011
- GAZ May 17, 2011:B7 [2nd 18:B6]
- Rita Frances (Rizzicone) Mancini - Aug 6, 2008
- GAZ Aug 7, 2010:B7 [Mrs. Ernest C. "Ernie", memoriam, others 12/25/10:B8, 8/6/11:B8]
Rizziconi
- Claudio - Apr 16, 1994
- GAZ Apr 18, 1994:B9 [DN 18:D3, 19:D6]
Rizziello
- Clara (DiCiero) - Jan 14, 2010
- LHR Jan 16, 2010 [Mrs. Ralph]
Rizzio
- Frances J. (Rizzio) Chirichio - Aug 13, 2011
- LHR Aug 14, 2011 [Mrs. Joseph]
- Ida "Toots" (Rizzio) Ruggiero - Dec 2, 2010
- GAZ Dec 3, 2010:B7 [Mrs. Carmen]
- LHR Dec 3, 2010 [Mrs. Carmen]
- Mary Jane "Pat" (Rizzio) Robbins - Feb 18, 2010
- LHR Mar 4, 2010 [Mrs. Richard]
- Thomas - Nov 28, 2011
- LHR Dec 19, 2011 [in Melbourne, FL]
- Tony J. - Jan 31, 2010
Rizzo
- Elizabeth J. (Reed) - Jul 2, 2006
- PST Jul 4, 2006 [Mrs. Russell]
- James T. - Dec 10, 2008
- JoAnn (Rizzo) Marchand - Oct 11, 1993
- GAZ Oct 13, 1993:B11 [Mrs. Arthur J. Jr.]
- Michael A. - Mar 19, 2013
- Salvatore E. "Sam" - Dec 22, 1994
Roach
- Adelene "Addie" (Roach) Konik - Sep 13, 2008
- LHR Sep 16, 2008 [Mrs. John C. Sr.]
- Dana Wayne - Feb 23, 2008
- GAZ Feb 26, 2008:B5 [2nd with photo 27:B5]
- Dorothy Mary (Roach) Konz - Jun 22, 2008
- PST Jun 23, 2008 [Mrs. Richard F. Sr.]
- Hannah - Jul 13, 1851
- CAB Jul 15, 1851:2 [Mrs.]
- Henrietta (Roach) Chase - Jul 29, 2011
- PST Jul 31, 2011 [Mrs. Charles C. Sr., in Ticonderoga, NY]
- Jane McGoveran - May 18, 1902
- GAZ May 19, 1902:7 [Mrs. David; DN only, 2nd 20:7, 21:7]
- John C. "Jack" - Jun 2, 2012
- PST Jun 13, 2012 [in Largo, FL]
- Lillian C. - May 31, 1994
- GAZ Jun 2, 1994:D4 [Mrs. Emmett J., in Plattsburgh, NY]
- M. J. (Palumbo) - Sep 8, 1993
- GAZ Sep 10, 1993:B15 [Mrs. James "Pete", in Huntsville, AL]
- Mary Alice - May 31, 2012
- EVN Jun 7, 2012:29 [Sister, DC]
- Richard R. - Feb 3, 1902
- GAZ Feb 4, 1902:7 [DN only, others 5:7, 6:7]
- Verna M. (Rowback) - Dec 26, 2011
- LHR Dec 29, 2011 [Mrs. Harlow F.]
- William F. - Mar 29, 1902
- GAZ Mar 31, 1902:7 [DN only]
- William H. "Bill" - Oct 26, 2007
- PST Oct 27, 2007 [2nd longer obit with photo 10/28]
Roache
- Caroline (Weber) - Nov 9, 1994
- GAZ Nov 11, 1994:B18 [Mrs., in Cooperstown, NY]
Roan
- Florence Elizabeth "Betty" Galloway - Feb 4, 2006
Roane
- Sean R. - May 3, 2013
- PST May 5, 2013 [in Johnstown, PA]
Roantes
- Anthony T. - May 29, 2010
- William Patrick III - Sep 17, 2010
Roark
- Terri K. - Mar 29, 1988
- GAZ Apr 14, 1995:B1 [article]
Roarke
- Hilaria "Virginia" - Jan 2, 2011
- GAZ Jan 5, 2011:B9 [Mrs. Raymond]
Roback
- Robert Richard Sr. "Bob" - Apr 5, 2011
- GAZ Apr 6, 2011:B7
- SAR Apr 6, 2011
Robak
- Dwayne Michael - Apr 5, 2007
Robar
- Clarence E. - May 7, 2008
Robards
- Beverley (Shankland) - Dec 8, 2007
Robare
- Marion M. (Robare) McCabe - Oct 17, 2009
- PST Oct 19, 2009 [Mrs. Leo B., in Moriah, NY]
- Robert B. - Mar 31, 2011
- GAZ Apr 3, 2011:B6 [longer obits 6/1:B7, 6/2:B6]
Robarge
- David E. - Jul 8, 2010
- Elizabeth L. - Jan 13, 1993
- GAZ Jan 15, 1993:B15 [Mrs. Robert, in Cooperstown, NY]
- Emma A. - May 10, 1994
- GAZ May 11, 1994:B13 [Mrs. Wendle]
- Lillian L. - Jan 3, 1995
- GAZ Jan 6, 1995:B13 [Mrs. Leopold L.]
- Mary Ann (Robarge) Bradt - Jan 1, 2012
- LHR Jan 3, 2012 [Mrs. Edgar]
Robataille
- Irma (Robataille) Burroughs - Dec 26, 1992
- GAZ Dec 28, 1992:B7 [Mrs. Samuel T. Sr., in Great Barrington, MA; DN 28:D1, 29:D4, 30:D6]
- Louise Marie - Nov 12, 1993
- GAZ Nov 13, 1993:B17 [Mrs.; DN 13:D1, 14:C8, 15:D3]
Robb
- Catherine M. "Kay" (Robb) Guere - Dec 26, 2005
- GAZ Dec 28, 2005:B5 [Mrs. Leonard]
- Eunice C. (Robb) Porch - Oct 5, 1994
- GAZ Oct 11, 1994:D5 [Mrs. William I.; DN only]
- Marion E. (Fruchie) - Jan 8, 2013
- LHR Jan 12, 2013 [Mrs. Jacob]
Robbiani
- Sally Deette "Dee" (Cotherman) - Aug 23, 2007
- SAR Aug 26, 2007:6A [Mrs. Robert, in Kingston, NY, 2nd 8/29]
Robbie
- Ruth "Sis" (Gordon) - Sep 3, 1993
- GAZ Sep 4, 1993:B11 [DN 4:D1, 5:E7, 7:D5]