Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Troy, New York
The obituaries in the Troy area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of New York's history and identity.
Helena Rose Chaussee-Payne
Sep 30, 2024
JOHNSTOWN – It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Helena Rose Chaussee-Payne, who passed away on September 30, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on September 13, 1946, in Island Falls, Maine, she grew up in Island Falls and later moved to Johnstown, NY. She was a dedicated and loving mother to...
Mitchell S. Brower
Sep 28, 2024
TROY – Mr. Mitchell S. Brower, 74 of Troy, formerly of Queens, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Son of Gloria (née Kushner) and late Lawrence Brower, Mitchell was born on August 9, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York. He was raised in Queens and moved to Troy as a young adult. Mr. Brower was a proud union member...
Richard L. Underwood
Sep 27, 2024
VOORHEESVILLE – Mr. Richard L. Underwood, 79, of Voorheesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 27, 2024 at the Delmar Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing. Son of the late Louis and Marion (Guild) Underwood, Richard was born on January 16, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio, where he was raised. He has also lived in Annapolis, Maryland,...
Richard P. Watson, Jr.
Sep 26, 2024
TROY – Mr. Richard P. Watson, Jr., 74, of Troy, formerly of Hoosick Falls, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, after his health rapidly declined while receiving care at the Split Rock Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in the Bronx. He was a son born to the late Richard P. Watson, Sr. and Jeanette (O'Brien) Watson on October 12,...
James C. Dromazos
Sep 24, 2024
EAST GREENBUSH – James C. Dromazos, 58, of East Greenbush, passed away on September 24, 2024. Son of the late Paul C. Dromazos, Sr. and Beverly A. Kichton (Louis Kichton), James was born on August 17, 1966 in Albany, New York. He resided and lived in East Greenbush for the majority of his life. James received his education from LaSalle...
Tanya Lauren Alderman
Sep 24, 2024
TROY – Tanya Lauren Alderman was born on August 21, 1984 and passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Samaritan Hospital. Tanya was raised in Stillwater, NY where she had many friends and family. She is survived by her two sons, Conner H. Peer and Joshua A. Bowen, along with her loving sister, Tiffany L. Alderman-Risti and grandmother...
George Albert Parker
Sep 23, 2024
HOOSICK FALLS – On September 23, 2024, George Albert Parker, of Hoosick Falls, NY was called home to Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior. He was the beloved husband of Christine Sears (Parker), father of Fallon Parker and Nicole Parker, and step father of Courtney Marro (Sears). George was born in Pittsfield, MA on February 14, 1955 to...
Gloria Emain Coore
Sep 22, 2024
AMSTERDAM – Gloria Emain Hedman Coore, passed away peacefully on Sunday September 22, 2024. She came into the world on December 5, 1929 to the late Jacob Edward Hedman and Julia Neil Hedman. She was the fourth of five children born in the warm and friendly island of Jamaica. She was predeceased by her brothers Bradley and Neville Hedman, sister...
Joan Marie Galkiewicz
Sep 22, 2024
RENSSELAER - Joan Marie Galkiewicz, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Joan was born on April 23, 1937 she was the daughter of the late Clinton and Viola Bonner. She grew up in a bustling household of 12 children. She started her career at the NY State criminal records office where she met Dick, the love of...
Ruth Ann Casab
Sep 20, 2024
LATHAM – Ruth Ann Casab, 77, of Latham, formerly of Cohoes, entered into eternal life peacefully on Friday, September 20, 2024. Daughter of the late Richard A. Coones and Margaret E. (Walsh) Coones, she was born on April 28, 1947 in Cohoes, New York, where she was raised and lived the majority of her life. Ruth attended Rome State School...
Rev. Elizabeth Foster Mowry
Sep 20, 2024
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Elizabeth Suydam Foster Mowry , 80 years old, passed away on September 20, 2024 in Saratoga Springs surrounded by family. Betsye was born August 5, 1944, in Jamaica, NY, to Elizabeth Pauline Moore Foster and Percival Edwin Foster. She grew up in Suffolk County, Long Island and was  an active athlete, leading student, and church member. She...
Gordon Jay Streeter
Sep 18, 2024
SCHENECTADY - Gordon Jay Streeter, 74, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully at home on September 18, 2024, with his family by his side. Born on October 9, 1949, in Niskayuna, NY, Gordon was the son of the late Elmer and Pauline Streeter. Raised in Schenectady, he was a self-taught "Master Tinkerer" with a knack for fixing just about anything. A...
Alice Mary (Farrington) Townley
Sep 15, 2024
ESPERANCE – Alice Mary (Farrington) Townley died in her sleep joining Henry M. Townley in Heaven on September 15, 2024. Alice was the daughter of the late Guy Sr. and Louise Farrington. Loving mother of: Mary Shepard (Milt), Walter Townley and Barbara Crammond (John). Cherished grandmother of: Melinda, Matthew, Scott, Laura (Steve), Linette (Bubby), LeeAnne (Dan), Lyvia (Ted) and great...
Roland E. Comtois, Jr.
Sep 13, 2024
COHOES – Mr. Roland E. Comtois, Jr., 74 of Cohoes, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home on September 13, 2024 surrounded by his family. A lifelong resident of Cohoes, Roland, Jr. was born in Cohoes on May 3, 1950. He was the son of the late Roland E. Comtois, Sr. and Catherine Eileen (Radliff) Comtois. Roland...
Sharron L. Langworthy (Lamarche)
Sep 9, 2024
QUEEN CREEK, ARIZONA – Sharron L. Langworthy (Lamarche), 75, of Queen Creek, AZ, formerly of Queensbury, NY, passed away in the comfort of her daughter's home on September 9, 2024. Daughter of the late Arthur and Gertrude Thornton, Sharron was born on September 28, 1948 in Glens Falls, New York. She grew up in Queensbury, NY with her parents and...
Beverly Sharon Allen
Sep 9, 2024
GLOVERSVILLE – Beverly Sharon Allen, 70, of Gloversville, formerly of Duanesburg and Middle Grove, passed away at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady on September 9, 2024. Daughter of the late Donald Earl Neison and Elizabeth Jean (Tyrrell) Neison, Beverly was born in Niskayuna on December 15, 1953. Beverly received her high school education and has been a resident throughout the Capital...
Craig Pangburn
Sep 8, 2024
GLENVILLE – Craig Pangburn, 70, of Glenville, passed away on September 8, 2024 after a short and courageous battle with brain cancer. Born in Schenectady, NY on March 19, 1954, he grew up in Mariaville and graduated from Schalmont High School. Craig received his B.S. in Music Education from Wagner College, where he was on the soccer and track teams,...
Sarah Lee Brzozowski
Sep 8, 2024
GLENVILLE – Sarah Lee Brzozowski, 36, of Glenville, formerly of Burnt Hills, departed this life unexpectedly on September 8, 2024 at her own home in Glenville. Daughter of Constance Lee Salvione and the late David James Brzozowski, Sarah was born on October 18, 1987 in Gloversville, New York. She was raised in the Burnt Hills and Glenville area. She attended...
Timothy Allen Smith, Jr.
Sep 6, 2024
AVERILL PARK – April 3, 1984 - September 6, 2024 Timothy "Tim" Smith Jr. of Averill Park passed away unexpectedly at Albany Medical Center on September 6, 2024. Tim was born in Amsterdam on April 3, 1984 to Timothy and Darlene Smith. Tim graduated from Fonda-Fultonville Central School in 2002. Tim was joined in marriage to Holly Minter on June...
Patricia Anne Wells
Sep 5, 2024
St. Johnsville – Patricia Anne (Broadbent) Wells, 76, passed away peacefully at the St. Johnsville Nursing Home on Thursday, September 5, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Born on April 25, 1948 in Rome, NY, Patricia was the daughter of the late Mervin Broadbent and Myra Fraser Broadbent. She attended Holland Patent Central School and had many fond...
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