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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.
Wilkie
- Andrew - Oct 24, 1902
- Irene T. - Apr 17, 2013
- GAZ Apr 18, 2013:B7 [Miss]
- Jacob Jr.
- Jacob Jr. - Aug 16, 1848
- John - Nov 24, 1840
- Robert - Apr 9, 2010
- GAZ Apr 13, 2010:B7 [in Largo, FL]
- Thomas - Apr 7, 1833
- CAB Apr 10, 1833:3
- WHG Apr 9, 1833:3
- William - Mar 9, 1883
- REF Mar 15, 1883:3 [infant]
Wilkin
- Anna (Gallagher)
- GAZ May 8, 2011:E1&E3 [Mrs., article]
Wilkins
- Ann S. (Wilkins) Watrous - Apr 25, 2008
- GAZ Apr 27, 2008:B9 [Mrs. Charles E., in Rutland, VT]
- PST Apr 27, 2008 [Mrs. Charles E., in Rutland, VT]
- Charles Sterling - Mar 9, 1994
- Donald F. - Nov 23, 1994
- Elizabeth Virginia (Richard) - Aug 17, 2011
- PST Aug 19, 2011 [Mrs. Francis, in Naples, FL]
- Frances (Frye) - Aug 1, 2008
- LHR Aug 2, 2008 [Mrs. Samuel, former married name Mrs. Edward Brockhum Sr., 2nd with photo 8/3]
- Harold - Apr 2, 2011
- James "Jim" - Mar 6, 2013
- John L. - Oct 30, 1994
- GAZ Nov 2, 1994:B11 [in Huber Heights, OH]
- John P. - Nov 8, 1993
- GAZ Nov 10, 1993:B13 [DN 10:D7]
- Larry C. - Nov 5, 2010
- Marjorie Louise (Clark) - Dec 30, 2009
- PST Jan 5, 2010 [Mrs.]
- SAR Jan 2, 2010 [Mrs., 2nd 1/3]
- Mary (Cole) - May 10, 1994
- GAZ May 11, 1994:B13 [Mrs. Larry F.; DN 11:D8, 12:D4]
- Maurice B. "Reese" - Mar 29, 2008
- Roberta Ann "Birdie" (Trombley) - Jul 4, 2010
- PST Jul 5, 2010 [Mrs. Robert W., slightly longer obit 7/6, full obit with photo 7/11]
- Tabitha - Jul 12, 2009
- PST Jul 18, 2009 [child, in Lebanon, NH]
- Theresa Elizabeth (McKeighan) - Mar 26, 2013
- PST Mar 27, 2013 [Mrs., 2nd longer obit with photo 3/29]
- Willam J. - Sep 24, 2011
- William - Feb 2, 1993
- William K. Sr. - Mar 24, 2010
- Wynn (MacWilkinson) - Jan 15, 1993
- GAZ Jan 16, 1993:C8 [Mrs.; DN 16:C8]
Wilkinson
- <no name> - Oct 14, 1902
- GAZ Oct 15, 1902:5 [Mayor of North Adams, MA]
- Alanson "Al" - Aug 1, 2012
- PST Aug 2, 2012 [2nd longer obit with photo 8/3]
- Alice Ella (Wilkinson) Mann - Dec 7, 2009
- EGL Dec 10, 2009:26 [Mrs. Roland R. "Rollie"]
- PST Dec 9, 2009 [Mrs. Roland R. "Rollie"]
- Alice M. (Wilkinson) McCarthy - Mar 27, 1993
- GAZ Mar 30, 1993:B11 [Mrs. Frederick D.; DN 30:D5, 31:D7]
- Allan J. - Sep 8, 1994
- GAZ Sep 9, 1994:B15 [DN 9:D8]
- Amelia L. (Wilkinson) Fahy - Jan 20, 2012
- AMR Jan 21, 2012 [Mrs. Thomas P. Jr.]
- CSE Jan 26, 2012 [Mrs. Thomas P. Jr.]
- LHR Jan 21, 2012 [Mrs. Thomas P. Jr.]
- Chauncey - Jan 15, 1845
- CAB Feb 4, 1845:3 [in Mobile, AL]
- Diane (Wilkinson) Remington - Jun 24, 2010
- GAZ Jun 27, 2010:B7 [Mrs. Harold C., 2nd 28:B7]
- Ellarose V. (Wilkinson) Rafferty - Nov 9, 2006
- PST Nov 10, 2006 [Mrs. Frederick C.]
- Irving Burrill - Feb 12, 2007
- Isabella - Oct 31, 1822
- CAB Nov 6, 1822:3 [Mrs. Isaac]
- Isabella - Nov 29, 1834
- James
- CAB Mar 1, 1826:3 [General, in Mexico]
- Jane (Wilkinson) Holland - Jan 20, 2006
- GAZ Jan 22, 2006:B6 [Mrs. George B. Sr]
- Jaye B. (Wilkinson) Hayner - Mar 21, 2008
- PST Mar 25, 2008 [Mrs. John, in Ocala, FL]
- Kimberly Ann - Nov 16, 2010
- Marguerite "Peg" (McWhorter) - Nov 14, 2009
- GAZ Jun 17, 2010:B7 [Mrs. William, shorter obit]
- Marylou (Wilkinson) McCall - Jun 10, 2010
- SPT Jul 1, 2010:13 [Mrs. John J. Jr.]
- Peter M. - May 28, 1993
- Phebe - Sep 5, 1838
- FRS Sep 18, 1838:3 [Mrs. Isaac, in Utica, NY]
- Tappan
- CAB Oct 27, 1846:3 [in Pike, NY]
- Victoria (Hage) - Sep 19, 2012
- AMR Sep 24, 2012:6 [Mrs. Bargey C., in Rochester, NY]
- CSE Sep 27, 2012 [Mrs. Bargey C., in Rochester, NY]
- William - Jul 3, 1994
Wilkison
- Donna (Nees) - Sep 16, 2010
- PST Sep 17, 2010 [Mrs. Charles "Chuck", former married name Mrs. James Hurley, 2nd longer obit with photo 9/21]
Wilkolaski
- Marilyn A. (Wilkolaski) Crowther - May 13, 2011
- GAZ May 16, 2011:B6 [Mrs., shorter obit 17:B6]
- William M. - Jul 9, 2010
- Winnie Mae Cressey - Jan 8, 1993
- GAZ Jan 10, 1993:B4 [Mrs. Matthew P.]
Will
- Dorothy N. (Krafft) - Sep 17, 2009
- PST Sep 25, 2009 [Mrs. George W. Sr.]
- Joseph A. - Dec 11, 1994
Willard
- <no name> - Aug 17, 1828
- CAB Aug 20, 1828:3 [child of Benjamin]
- Andrew "Fred" - Feb 14, 2013
- ADE Feb 15, 2013 [in Elizabethtown, NY]
- Birney R. - Nov 12, 2008
- Christina M. "Tina" (Rumpf) - Nov 9, 2010
- SAR Nov 10, 2010 [Mrs. Oscar Jr.]
- Colleen M. (Willard) Ramsey - Dec 11, 2012
- BLJ Dec 20, 2012 [Mrs. Earl, sons' surnames Currier and Gray]
- SAR Dec 16, 2012 [Mrs. Earl, sons' surnames Currier and Gray]
- David L. - Jul 17, 2006
- PST Jul 19, 2006
- SAR Jul 19, 2006:5A
- Evelyn Huston "Evie" (Willard) Benack - Sep 4, 2008
- PST Sep 5, 2008 [Mrs. Robert F., 2nd longer obit with photo 9/6]
- Heman [sic] - Mar 2, 1826
- James S. - Dec 11, 1834
- CAB Dec 17, 1834:3 [in Little Falls, NY]
- Levi H. - Mar 23, 1883
- REF Mar 29, 1883:3 [in New York City, long obit same page, additional note 1/3/84:3]
- Orrin L. "Jack" - Nov 10, 2006
- Sophia - Jan 3, 1840
- Thomas Smith - Jun 15, 1853
Wille
- Etta B. (Bradshaw) - May 20, 2011
- LHR Jun 3, 2011 [Mrs. Robert H. "Bob", former married name Mrs. Frederick W. Clute, in Trinity, FL]
- Randy S. - Aug 17, 2011
- Robert H. "Bob" - Oct 31, 2011
- AMR Nov 1, 2011
- CSE Nov 3, 2011
- LHR Nov 1, 2011
Willemin
- Richard John "Dick" - Apr 5, 2011
Willen
- Alfred - Sep 12, 2006
- JWL Sep 21, 2006:39 [in Lauderhill, FL]
Willendrup
- Elsie Inez - Mar 5, 2011
- GAZ Mar 13, 2011:B6 [Mrs. Willy, in Largo, FL]
Willert
- George Richard "Red" - Mar 11, 2006
- LHR Mar 14, 2006 [in Palm Bay, FL]
Willerton
- Helen F. (Willerton) Stewart-Roman - Jan 20, 2006
- GAZ Apr 7, 2006:B7 [in Venice, FL, former married name Mrs. Harold Stewart]
Willett
- Alfred James Jr. "Al" - Aug 7, 2012
- PST Aug 9, 2012 [Dr., in Middle River, MN]
- Alyssa M. - Apr 18, 2013
- GAZ Apr 21, 2013:B6 [child, article 4/20:B5]
- SAR Apr 20, 2013:2A [child, article]
- Barbara A. - Jun 25, 2008
- PST Jun 27, 2008 [Miss, in Rockingham, VT, 2nd longer obit 6/28, article 6/27]
- Charles M. "Chuck" - Aug 8, 2009
- PST Aug 9, 2009 [2nd 8/12]
- Jessie (Willett) Stewart - Feb 16, 2007
- PST Feb 20, 2007 [Mrs. A. Robert, in Maplewood, MN]
- Letitia - Sep 3, 1824
- CAB Sep 7, 1824:3 [Miss]
- MSN Sep 9, 1824:3 [Miss]
- Lorraine Elizabeth (Malcolm) - Jun 3, 2007
- LHR Jun 4, 2007 [Mrs. Donald Joseph, 2nd 6/5]
- Margaret Abbie (Willett) Martin - Apr 26, 2007
- PST Apr 28, 2007 [Mrs. Chester, sons' surname Ayers]
- Margaret E. "Margy" (Willett) Morris - Dec 26, 2012
- PST Dec 29, 2012 [Mrs. Robert F. Sr. "Bob", former married name Mrs. Bernard "Beanie" Pratt]
- Marinus - Aug 22, 1830
- Mary Kathryn (Galarneau) - Jun 25, 2008
- PST Jun 27, 2008 [Mrs. Marshall J., in Rockingham, VT, 2nd longer obit 6/28, article 6/27]
- Noreen Elizabeth (Drasye) - May 6, 2008
- ADE May 8, 2008 [Mrs., in Lake Placid, NY]
- Ralph H. - Nov 2, 1994
- GAZ Nov 3, 1994:B11 [DN 3:D5, 4:D8]
- Robert S. "Bob" - Oct 5, 2011
- PST Oct 7, 2011 [2nd longer obit with photo 10/9]
- SAR Oct 9, 2011
- Sadie (Dudley) - Feb 29, 2012
- PST Mar 1, 2012 [Mrs. Richard L.]
- Steven J. - Mar 1, 2013
- GAZ Mar 2, 2013:B6
- LHR Mar 2, 2013
- Thomas - Jul 12, 1834
- CAB Jul 16, 1834:3 [in New York City]
- WHG Jul 22, 1834:2 [in New York City]
Willette
- Adeline M. (Scarselletta) - Aug 6, 2006
- Elijah Phillip - Feb 18, 2013
- GAZ Feb 22, 2013:B4 [Sgt., 2nd 23:B8]
- EVN Feb 28, 2013:13 [Sgt.]
- PST Feb 22, 2013 [Sgt., 2nd with photo 2/23]
- SAR Feb 22, 2013:10A [Sgt., 2nd 23:6A]
- Grace F. (Willette) Ellis - Mar 17, 2010
- GAZ Mar 20, 2010:B8 [Mrs. George Sr., 2nd 21:B8]
- SAR Mar 20, 2010 [Mrs. George Sr.]
- Helen C. (Senecal) - Oct 7, 2006
- SAR Oct 9, 2006:5A [Mrs.]
- Helen Inez (Willette) Gregory - Jul 29, 2008
- PST Jul 30, 2008 [Mrs. Clarence Edward]
- Ida
- GAZ Feb 28, 2008:B7 [memoriam]
- Joan T. - Oct 15, 2008
- Lorraine M. (Warner) - Dec 13, 2007
- LHR Dec 21, 2007 [Mrs., in Reno, NV]
- Marguerite "Peggy" (Willette) Bussing - Mar 25, 2009
- PST Mar 27, 2009 [Mrs. Warren S.]
- Richard "Ray" - Sep 2, 2008
- ADE Sep 4, 2008 [in Saranac Lake, NY]
- Stephen J. - Oct 11, 1993
- GAZ Oct 15, 1993:B17 [in Los Angeles, CA; DN 15:D9, memoriam 3/31/06:B7, others 3/31/08:B5, 3/31/10:B7, 10/11/10:B7, 3/31/11:B7, 3/31/13:B6]
Willey
- Beatrice (Carvill) - Jun 2, 1995
- GAZ Jun 3, 1995:C7 [Mrs. Percy G.; DN 3:C7, 4:C7]
- Charles - May 5, 1995
- Donald Barber - Sep 3, 2010
- GAZ Sep 4, 2010:B8 [shorter obit 5:B6]
- Gertrude E. "Trudy" (Stanton) - Feb 17, 2013
- GAZ Feb 20, 2013:B5 [Mrs. Merton]
- Helen (Boyd) - Aug 30, 2008
- LHR Sep 1, 2008 [Mrs. Charles]
- Helen Joan (Marciniak) - Jun 15, 2006
- GAZ Jun 18, 2006:B8 [Mrs. Nicholas Lawrence, 2nd 19:B5, additional note 20:B5]
- Ivan A. - Jan 2, 1995
- GAZ Jan 4, 1995:B11 [DN 4:D6, 5:D6, 6:D7]
- Martin J. - Jun 14, 2004
- GAZ May 29, 2006:A6 [Sgt., memoriam, others 5/31/10:A5, 5/30/11:A4]
- Merritt C. - Mar 2, 1994
- GAZ Mar 4, 1994:B1 [DN 4:D9, 5:D2]
- Patricia E. (Fountain) - Mar 27, 2007
- GAZ Mar 27, 2008:B7 [Mrs. William, in Ocala, FL, sons' surname DeLorenzo, memoriam, 2nd 3/27/10:B10]
- Richard "Dooley" - Feb 24, 1993
- GAZ Feb 25, 1993:B11 [DN 25:D5]
- Richard D. - Apr 23, 2010
- William R. Sr. - Feb 4, 2008
Willi
- John Sr. "Larry" - Dec 1, 2012
William
Williammee
- Joshua M. - Sep 28, 2012
- BLJ Oct 4, 2012 [article (unidentified)]
- PST Sep 29, 2012 [article (unidentified)]
- SAR Sep 28, 2012:1A [article (unidentified), others 9/29:2A (unidentified), 10/2:2A]