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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.
Vandermade
- Lenore (Vandermade) Bethka - Jul 10, 2011
- GAZ Jul 12, 2011:B6 [Mrs. Paul]
Vandermark
- James P. - Oct 27, 2009
- GAZ Dec 7, 2010:A1&A4 [article, 2nd 1/27/11:B1&B5 (Fulton/Montgomery/Schoharie edition only)]
- AMR Jan 28, 2011 [article, 2nd 2/21/13]
- LHR Dec 7, 2010 [article, others 1/27/11, 11/8/11, 3/20/13]
Van Der Mark
- Kathleen (Ebert) - Dec 19, 2011
- SAR Dec 21, 2011:5A [Mrs. Michael J., 2nd 22:5A]
- Michael J. - Nov 7, 2010
- PST Nov 10, 2010
- SAR Nov 10, 2010
VanderMel
- Ruth Catton - Jul 17, 1993
- GAZ Jul 19, 1993:B9 [Mrs. Paul C.]
Vanderminden
- Henry Joseph William III "Hank - Nov 19, 2008
- GSN Nov 27, 2008
- PST Nov 21, 2008 [article 11/21]
- Lois (Clarkson) - Oct 12, 2006
- PST Oct 14, 2006 [Mrs. Robert Sr., in Rutland, VT]
- SAR Oct 14, 2006:5A [Mrs. Robert Sr., in Rutland, VT]
- Marjorie (Potter) - Nov 8, 2008
- GSN Nov 13, 2008 [Mrs. Alan E., in South Hadley, MA]
- PST Nov 9, 2008 [Mrs. Alan E., in South Hadley, MA]
Van Dermoor
- Adolph - Jun 29, 1902
- GAZ Jun 30, 1902:7 [DN only, 2nd 1:7]
- Harriet J. - Nov 9, 1881
- REF Nov 17, 1881:3 [Mrs. A. R.]
Vandermoor
- John Helderbrand - Mar 13, 1855
- CAB Mar 20, 1855:3 [child]
Vanderpoel
- James - Oct 3, 1843
- CAB Oct 10, 1843:2 [Judge]
Vanderpool
- Lafayette - Jul 4, 1899
- GAZ Jul 6, 1899:1 [article]
Van Derpool
VanDerSluys
- Beverly - Jan 22, 2012
- AMR Jan 24, 2012 [Miss]
- LHR Jan 24, 2012 [Miss]
- Gertrude F. (Andersen) Van Der Sluys - Dec 22, 2006
- LHR Dec 23, 2006 [Mrs. William]
- Retha A. (VanDerSluys) Danylec - Mar 12, 2012
- AMR Mar 14, 2012 [Mrs. William A., additional note 3/15]
- LHR Mar 14, 2012 [Mrs. William A.]
- Vicki Lynn Van Der Sluys
- GAZ Mar 25, 1994:B8 [infant, in 1979, additional note ]
Vanderstad
- Irma (Vanderstad) Distelberg - Jun 6, 2008
- PST Jun 8, 2008 [Mrs. John Sr.]
Vanderveer
- David Newlands - Apr 9, 1902
- GAZ Apr 12, 1902:8 [Rev., in New York City; DN 11:5]
VanDerVeer
- Geraldine P. (Davis) - Sep 3, 2012
- AMR Sep 5, 2012 [Mrs., 2nd 9/7]
- CSE Sep 6, 2012 [Mrs.]
- LHR Sep 5, 2012 [Mrs.]
- Leland W. "Boots" Van Der Veer - Apr 18, 2009
VanderVeer
- Pierre A. - Feb 3, 1995
- GAZ Feb 5, 1995:B6 [additional note 5/13:B15; DN 2/6:D3]
Vanderveer
- William Henry - Jun 16, 1846
- CAB Jun 23, 1846:3 [child]
Van Der Volgen
- Gertrude - Apr 25, 1827
- Howard A. - Feb 1, 1994
Vandervolgen
- Margaret Ann (Schuyler) - Feb 12, 1843
- CAB Feb 28, 1843:3 [Mrs. John V.]
- Mary (Vandervolgen) Bunnel - Oct 28, 1848
- CAB Nov 28, 1848:3 [Mrs. Seth, in Sharon Prairie, IN]
Van Der Volgen
- Myndert - Oct 14, 1843
- Rebecca - Jan 14, 1868
- REF Jan 23, 1868:8 [Mrs.]
- Susan - Dec 7, 1826
- CAB Dec 13, 1826:3 [Miss]
VanDerVoort
- Alice (VanDerVoort) Tracey - Nov 16, 1994
- GAZ Nov 18, 1994:B17 [Mrs.]
VanDervoort
- Henry W. Jr. - May 20, 2006
VanderVoort
- Kenneth R. "Kenny" - May 12, 2010
- GAZ May 15, 2010:B8 [shorter obits 5/16/10:B8, 5/17/10:B6, memoriam 5/12/11:B7 (2)]
Vanderwalker
- David B. - Apr 4, 2007
- PST Apr 8, 2007 [in Saranac Lake, NY]
- Peggy A. (Peer) - May 17, 2007
- PST May 18, 2007 [Mrs. Robert, in Ticonderoga, NY]
- Richard L. - Aug 21, 2006
- PST Aug 24, 2006 [in Elizabethtown, NY]
Vanderwarker
- Adaline W. (Vanderwarker) Agard - Aug 28, 2007
- PST Aug 31, 2007 [Mrs. Dewey]
- Anne (Sawyer) - Aug 30, 2012
- PST Sep 1, 2012 [Mrs. Dave, former married name Mrs. Ken Murphy]
VanDerwarker
- Barbara (Jones) - Jan 18, 2013
- PST Jan 20, 2013 [Mrs. G. Cleon]
Vanderwarker
- David D. "Darry" - Feb 20, 2013
- Doris M. (Knickerbocker) - Mar 8, 2008
- GAZ Mar 11, 2008:B5 [Mrs. Donald]
- PST Mar 11, 2008 [Mrs. Donald]
- Eva - Jul 22, 2005
- HCN Aug 2, 2005 [Mrs., in Bradenton, FL]
VanDerwarker
- Helen V. (VanDerwarker) Raymond - Dec 29, 2006
- PST Dec 31, 2006 [Mrs. Reginald A., 2nd 1/1]
- Nancy Lee - Mar 22, 2006
- PST Mar 23, 2006 [Miss. 2nd longer obit 3/24]
Vanderwarker
- Pauline A. (Vanderwarker) Alverson - Sep 16, 2006
- PST Sep 18, 2006 [in New London, CT]
- Tammy L. (Shepard) - Jul 11, 2010
- GAZ Jul 13, 2010:B7 [Mrs., article, additional note 14:B7]
- LHR Jul 13, 2010 [Mrs., article 7/12]
VanDerWart
- Ruth (VanDerWart) Mong - Dec 6, 2005
- GAZ Dec 7, 2005:B7 [Mrs. Donald, former married name Mrs. Lester "Jack" Heath Jr., 2nd 8:B8]
Vanderwater
- Richard T. - Oct 5, 1993
- GAZ Oct 6, 1993:B13 [in Fullerton, CA]
Vanderwerken
Van Derwerken
- Frances E. (Putnam) - Feb 5, 2008
- GAZ Feb 7, 2008:B7 [Mrs. Albert R.]
- Gary C. VanDerwerken - Nov 25, 2012
VanDerWerken
- Joan (McCullough) - Nov 28, 1994
- GAZ Dec 1, 1994:B12 [Mrs. Michael J.]
Vanderwerken
- Marjorie Louise - May 30, 2009
VanDerWerken
- Mary J. (VanDerWerken) Stack - Jun 29, 2006
- GAZ Jul 1, 2006:B7 [Mrs. Samuel W.]
- Stanley "Spot" Van Der Werken - Dec 18, 1992
- GAZ Dec 19, 1992:B11 [DN 20:E9]
VanDerwerken
- Virginia "Vin" (VanDerwerken) Stortecky - Jun 12, 2012
- AMR Jun 14, 2012 [Mrs. (Dr.) Alfred E., in Cooperstown, NY, 2nd 6/15]
- CSE Jun 21, 2012 [Mrs. (Dr.) Alfred E., in Cooperstown, NY]
- LHR Jun 14, 2012 [Mrs. (Dr.) Alfred E., in Cooperstown, NY]
Vanderwerker
- Louise E. (Vanderwerker) Hayes - May 21, 2010
- LHR May 23, 2010 [Mrs. Donald]
- PST May 23, 2010 [Mrs. Donald]
Van Derwerker
- Norma Baxter - Jan 28, 1994
- GAZ Jan 30, 1994:B3 [Mrs. Edward M.; DN 29:D1]
- Robert W. - Nov 20, 2005
Van Derwerkin
- Catharine R. - May 25, 1841
VanDerZee
- Arlene F. - Feb 27, 2013
- GAZ Mar 3, 2013:B6 [children's surname DellaVilla]
VanDerzee
- Estella M. - Jun 23, 2011
- GAZ Jun 26, 2011:B8 [Miss]
- Henry Van Derzee - Apr 2, 1961
- GAZ Apr 15, 2013:B4 [article]
Vanderzyden
VanDetta
- Mary (VanDetta) Nadeau - Jan 14, 2008
- GAZ Jan 16, 2008:B6 [Mrs. Bernard L.]
Van Deusen
- Betty Jane (Cromer) - Jan 2, 2012
- LHR Jan 4, 2012 [Mrs. Harry, 2nd 1/5]
- Cora L. (Van Deusen) Cromme - May 5, 2011
- GAZ May 9, 2011:B7 [Mrs. James K. Jr.]
- Cora L. Guiles VanDeusen - May 16, 1993
- GAZ May 17, 1993:B9 [Mrs. Floyd C.; DN 18:D5, 19:D7]
- Cornelius
- Elizabeth "Bette" (Leonard) VanDeusen - Jun 26, 2007
- SAR Jun 29, 2007:5A [Mrs. Edward B., former married name Mrs. John T. Bryant, in Great Barrington, MA]
- Elizabeth A. (Philpott) - Nov 4, 2010
- LHR Nov 6, 2010 [Mrs. Earl]
Vandeusen
- Eva (Vandeusen) Hillock - Jan 1, 2011
- GAZ Jan 3, 2011:B6 [Mrs. John C.]
- LHR Jan 3, 2011 [Mrs. John C.]
VanDeusen
- F. Anna - Feb 9, 1995
- GAZ Feb 11, 1995:B15 [Mrs. Donald W. Sr.]
- George E. Sr. Van Deusen - Oct 30, 1994
- Jessie Silvernail Van Deusen - May 2, 1993
- GAZ May 4, 1993:B11 [Mrs. Richard J., in Daytona Beach Shores, FL; DN 4:D5, 5:D7, 6:D4]
- Margaret Van Deusen - Jul 5, 1884
- REF Jul 10, 1884:3 [Mrs., in Liberty Pole, WI]
- Martin G. Van Deusen
- CAB Jan 14, 1840:2 [in Copake, NY]
- N. Yates Van Deusen - Jul 15, 1883
- REF Jul 19, 1883:3 [infant]
- Wallace Emmitt Van Deusen - Nov 19, 1883
- REF Nov 22, 1883:3 [child]
- William Van Deusen - Jun 21, 1994
Van Deuzen
- <no name> (Van Deuzen) Hendrickson - Mar 6, 1853
- CAB Mar 15, 1853:2 [Mrs. John, additional notes 7/12:2, 8/23:2, 12/13:3 [her name could be Maria, and add an entry for husband? - CHECK REFLECTOR 3/18/53:2]]
Vandeveer
- Ella - Aug 1, 1882
- REF Aug 10, 1882:3 [also written Van Deveer]
Vande Voorde
- Charles P. - May 24, 2007
Van de Wal
- Dorothy H. (Van de Wal) Ostrander - Feb 29, 2008
- PST Mar 2, 2008 [Mrs. Eugene T. Jr.]
VandeWalker
- David A. - Aug 31, 2010
- GAZ Sep 2, 2010:B7
- LHR Sep 1, 2010
Van De Walker
- Eileen (Smith) - Apr 18, 2009
- LFT Apr 22, 2009 [Mrs., in Utica, NY]
Van de Walker
- James H. Sr. - May 22, 2010
- GAZ May 27, 2010:B7
- LHR May 26, 2010
Van DeWalker
- Mary Helen (Van DeWalker) Zerrlaut - Jan 16, 1994
- GAZ Jan 18, 1994:B9 [Mrs. Edward; DN 18:D5]
VandeWalker
- Wellington J. "Vandy" - Dec 2, 2012
Van Dewater
Vandewater
- Thomas Roy - Oct 18, 2009
- PST Oct 20, 2009 [in Glenfield, NY]
VanDewerker
- Christine (Wakin) - Oct 1, 2009
- PST Oct 2, 2009 [Mrs. Donald]
- Donald E. "Van" - May 29, 1995
- GAZ May 31, 1995:B11 [corrrection 1:B11; DN 31:D6]
Vandewerker
- James A. Sr. "Jim" - Dec 14, 2012
- LHR Dec 17, 2012 [article 12/17]
Van Diest
- Norman H. Sr. "Doc" - Oct 27, 2012
Van Diver
- Kent Jurgens - Jan 8, 1993
VandiviereSvolos
- Patricia Lynn - Mar 15, 2011
- LHR Apr 10, 2011 [children's surname Winship]
Vandoran
- Terry C. - Aug 15, 2009
- PST Aug 16, 2009 [Mr., 2nd longer obit 8/17]
Van Doren
Van Dorn
- Aileen P. (Brophy) - Oct 23, 2010
- GAZ Oct 30, 2010:B8 [Mrs. Everett]
- Bill
- SAR Dec 25, 2005:3A [in 2004, article]
Van Dreser
- Donald "Don" - Sep 21, 2012
- LHR Oct 4, 2012 [Rev., in Burlington, VT]
- Miriam - Oct 18, 2006
- LHR Oct 21, 2006 [Mrs. Donald "Don", in Burlington, VT]
Van Driesen
- Joseph S. - Nov 22, 1824
- CAB Nov 30, 1824:3
- MSN Nov 25, 1824:3
Van Duesen
- Nina M. (Van Duesen) Bush - Feb 21, 1995
- GAZ Feb 23, 1995:B11 [Mrs., 2 of her sons use the name Spickerman; DN 23:D5, 24:D7]
VanDuren
- Marie (Kilburn) - Oct 5, 2009
- SAR Oct 7, 2009 [Mrs., sons' surname Cutbush]