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.
Robert N. Stocklas, Sr.
Feb 13, 2023
TROY – Robert N. Stocklas, Sr., 62, of Troy, entered into rest unexpectedly on February 13, 2023. The son of the late John J. Stocklas, Jr. and Dorothy Mae (Sutton) Stocklas, Robert was born on March 6, 1960, in Albany, New York. He was a graduate of LaSalle Institute and has resided in the Capital Region his entire life. For...
Steven Michael Fitzgerald, Sr.
Feb 11, 2023
SCHENECTADY – Steven Michael Fitzgerald, Sr., 68, of Schenectady, entered into rest on February 11, 2023. The son of the late Peter Wallace Fitzgerald, Sr. and Peggy Fitzgerald, Steven was born on August 12, 1954, in Saratoga Springs, New York. He attended local schools. Steven was a lifelong mechanic since he was a kid. He was employed as a mechanic...
Pankaj Kumar Das
Feb 9, 2023
COLONIE - Pankaj was born in Kolkata, India to Susama Paul Das and Upendra Nath Das. After earning his PhD in Electrical Engineering in 1964, he took a position as assistant Professor at Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, now New York University Tandon School of Engineering. In 1968, he joined the University of Rochester, then in 1974, he became a Full Professor...
Sean Brannigan
Feb 9, 2023
SCHENECTADY – Sean Brannigan, 46, of Schenectady, New York, formerly of Phoenix, Arizona, entered into rest on February 9, 2023. The son of the late William Owen and Billie J. Brannigan, Sean was born on July 28, 1976, in Phoenix, AZ. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Mooradian, his children: Zack, Liam, Kierra and Hailey, and his siblings: Melanie Stockman and...
John Allen Penney, Jr.
Feb 8, 2023
February 8, 1970 ~ February 8, 2023 TROY – Our beloved, John Allen (53) passed away unexpectedly but quietly surrounded by his close family after a brief stay in the hospital in Troy, NY. John was born in Poughkeepsie, NY to Nina and John Sr. He grew up in Marlboro, NY with his sister Amanda and his mother Nina, stepfather...
Timothy J. Maney
Feb 7, 2023
ALBANY – Timothy J Maney, 64, of Albany, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2023, hand in hand with both his children by his side. Tim was born and raised in Colonie, where as a teenager he earned a winning reputation for his remarkable athletic ability and achievement. After first demonstrating exceptional talent on the football field, he was recruited...
John R. Kellogg
Feb 5, 2023
CLIFTON PARK – John R. Kellogg, 70, died on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Samaritan Hospital. The good news is that he is now reunited with his beloved wife, Cathy, whom he has missed deeply since her death in 2017. As John would say, the bad news is, he's dead. John was born in Philadelphia, PA. His father, Dr. Theodore...
Alan Harvey Epstein
Feb 5, 2023
WEST KILL, New York - Alan Epstein, husband, father, brother, uncle, artist and teacher, passed away in his sleep February 4, 2023. Alan was born on January 14, 1942 in the Bronx where he grew up. His parents were Sol, a fire fighter, and Dolly a teacher. Alan had a full and varied life. As a youth he traveled to...
Bernice L. Binkowski
Feb 3, 2023
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Bernice L. Binkowski, 92, of Saratoga Springs, entered into rest on February 3, 2023 at the Wesley Health Center Nursing Home. The daughter of the late Edward and Marion (Brown) McGrath, Bernice was born on January 21, 1931 in Clinton, MA. As a child she was raised in Montpellier, VT. Bernice moved to Schenectady, NY in the...
Wilfred H. Poulin Iii
Feb 2, 2023
GRAFTON – Wilfred H. Poulin III, 78, of Grafton, formerly of Troy, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2023 at Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing following complications from a fall at home. The son of the late John and Marjorie (Batza) Poulin, Wilfred was born on June 27, 1944 in Troy. He was raised in Troy and after marriage...
Matthew William Johnson
Feb 1, 2023
CAMBRIDGE - Matthew "Matt" William Johnson, 63, of Cambridge, New York, formerly Germantown, MD passed away peacefully at Saratoga Hospital on February 1, 2023, after a long illness. Born May 23, 1959 in Richland, WA to the late William and Romelle Johnson, Matt grew up in Potomac, MD. Matt earned his Bachelor's degree from Frostburg State University. Subsequently, he worked...
Thomas Edward Gavin
Jan 31, 2023
WATERVLIET – Thomas Edward Gavin, 31, of Watervliet, passed away unexpectedly in the comfort of his own home on January 31, 2023. The son of Edward S. and Alice (Pearson) Gavin, Thomas was born on April 24, 1991, in Albany, New York. A resident of the Capital Region for all his life, Thomas received his education from local schools. At...
William J. Lewis
Jan 30, 2023
MALTA – William J. "Beezy" Lewis, 71, of Malta, passed away at his home on January 30, 2023, after battling a long illness. William, or Billy, as he was known by family and friends, was born on November 30, 1951, in Troy, New York. He was the son of the late George "Snap" Lewis and Ellen Marie (Hanehan) Lewis. Billy...
Michael Dale Stafford
Jan 29, 2023
ROXBURY, New York - Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, Michael Dale Stafford sadly passed away on January 29, 2023 at the age of 73. Michael was born on April 24, 1949 in Margaretville, NY. He graduated from Margaretville Central School and immediately started work at VAW Aluminum in Ellenville, NY where he was promoted to Supervisor. He was married to...
William H. Clark Iii
Jan 27, 2023
DELMAR - William H. "Bill" Clark III, 80, of Delmar, entered into rest on January 27, 2023. The son of the late William H. Clark, Jr. and Pauline Clark, Bill was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He has resided in Maryland, Illinois and lastly New York. Bill received his education from Bethlehem Central High School (class of 1960) and obtained his...
Jeffrey L. Hanesack, Sr.
Jan 22, 2023
TROY – Jeffery L. Hanesack, Sr., 82 of Troy, Entered Eternal Life on January 22, 2023. He was predeceased by his mother Cornelia "Mary" (Simpson) Boyer, his father Charles "Chuck" Hanesack and his brother Jim Hanesack. Survived by his stepdaughter Kristina Nichols, his girlfriend Maryann Dewey, his sons Jeffery Hanesack, Jr., Scott Hanesack and Bruce (Rhonda) Lovelyr, his siblings: Timothy...
Brent D. Allen
Jan 22, 2023
POESTENKILL – Brent D. Allen, 59, of Poestenkill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Samaritan Hospital following a long illness. The son of F. Jean Allen, Brent was born on April 3, 1963, in Malone, New York. He has resided in Poestenkill nearly all his life and was a graduate of Averill Park High School and Hudson...
Susan L. Kuhn
Jan 22, 2023
BENSON, New York - Susan L. Kuhn, 74, of Benson, New York, entered into rest on January 22, 2023 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. In accordance with her wishes, the Family will honor Susan's memory in a private way. Cremation has taken place through the care of Simple Choices, Inc. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared online...
Frank E. Mauzon
Jan 21, 2023
TROY – On the morning of January 21, 2023, at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, New York, the Lord saw fit to call Frank E. Mauzon home. The son of the late Edward "Eddie" Mauzon, Sr. and Janie (Felix) Mauzon, Frank was born on August 9, 1937, in Greeleyville, South Carolina, the youngest of 8 children. Frank was educated in the...
Margaret Tillapaugh
Jan 19, 2023
ONEONTA – Margaret Tillapaugh was ushered into Jesus's presence on January 19, 2023, at the age of 74 after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke. She was born on December 20, 1948, to George and Marcia Knight in Hartford, Connecticut. She lived in the Oneonta area ever since arriving in 1967 to attend Hartwick College. In reality, very few people called her...
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