Roxy Marie Smith
Mar 4, 2023
ALBANY – Roxy Marie Smith, 72, of Albany, passed suddenly at home surrounded by her children on Saturday, March 4, 2023 Born January 26, 1951, in Spokane, Washington, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Wynetta Tinsley. Roxy later moved to California where she met her soon to be husband Ernest W. Smith, Jr. They enjoyed life in...
Richard J. Stack
Mar 2, 2023
ALBANY - Richard J. Stack departed this life with his family by his side on March 2, 2023. He was predeceased by his Father Patrick Stack and mother Genevieve Stack. He was survived by his children. Richard and Patricia Stack, Carolyn Stack, Brian and Kathleen Stack, Amy Stack and his youngest daughter Kathleen Stack. Cremation has taken place through the...
John K. Chicoine, Sr.
Mar 2, 2023
TROY - John K. Chicoine, Sr., 72, of Troy, passed away on March 2, 2023, surrounded by family. John enjoyed collecting items, watching The Simpsons, online shopping, and helping others around his building. He looked forward to having early morning coffee with his son, John, Jr., and being surrounded by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. John leaves behind his son...
Bonnie Lee Lilley
Mar 1, 2023
ANCRAM, NEW YORK – Bonnie Lee Lilley, 68, of Ancram, NY passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 1, 2023. Born April 27, 1954, in Hudson, NY she was the daughter to the late Ralph Kilmer and Lorraine (Sulkey) Kilmer. Bonnie is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Thomas Lilley, children: Garett "Scott" Lilley and Mandy Lilley...
William K. Bunk, Phd.
Feb 28, 2023
DELMAR- William Killeen Bunk, PhD, a scholar and gentleman, writer, storyteller and wit, died February 28, 2023 of three different stage 4 cancers, which he had fought bravely for many years. His beloved wife of 40 years was at his side. Bill was born December 8, 1942 in Bay Shore, LI, the second child of Mary Rose Killeen and Louis...
Anthony M. Delligan, Jr.
Feb 24, 2023
BERNE – Anthony M. Delligan, Jr., 60, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully at the home of his brother on February 24, 2023, under Hospice Care. The son of the late Anthony M. Delligan, Sr. and Mary (McCullough) Delligan, Anthony was born on September 11, 1962, in Albany. He was raised in the Berne-Knox-Westerlo area and attended local schools. Anthony loved...
Penny A. Ryan
Feb 23, 2023
SPEIGLETOWN - Penny A. Ryan, 64, of Speigletown, formerly of Lansingburgh, entered into rest on February 23, 2023, at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. The daughter of the late Marvin and Antoinette (Frederico) Iler, Penny was born on January 29, 1959, in Troy, NY. Penny was raised in Lansingburgh and graduated from Lansingburgh High School. She was employed for over 40...
Jeffrey R. Greco
Feb 22, 2023
WEVERTOWN- Jeffrey R. Greco, 59, passed away on February 22, 2023 after a very short battle with cancer at Glens Falls Hospital in Glens Falls, NY. Jeff was born on February 24, 1963 at the same hospital. The following obituary was written by Jeff himself with help from his loving wife, Laura. Jeff was a St. Mary's Academy of Glens...
John L. Vanluyk
Feb 20, 2023
SCHENECTADY - John L. VanLuyk, 89, died peacefully on February 20, 2023, at his home at Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation after a prolonged illness. Mr. VanLuyk was born on March 30, 1933, in Bloomfield, New Jersey to Arie and Anna VanLuyk, immigrants from Holland. During his happy childhood, Dad developed his abilities on the drums and played in many school...
Wayne A. Bolton
Feb 18, 2023
NORTH GREENBUSH – Wayne A. Bolton, 63, of North Greenbush, NY, passed away on February 18, 2023, at West Hills Hospital and Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. Wayne was born on March 5, 1959, at Stamford Community Hospital in Stamford, NY, to proud parents Melvin and Joyce Alice (Boughton) Bolton. He was raised in Stamford, NY, and later moved...
Carolyn M. Richbart
Feb 17, 2023
SLINGERLANDS – Carolyn M. Richbart, 77, of Slingerlands, entered into rest on February 17, 2023, at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Carolyn was born on August 12, 1945, in Catskill, the daughter of the late George and M. Frances (Reynolds) Eden. Loving wife of 36 years to Lynn A. Richbart, devoted mother of Megan Mangefrida...
Sambamurthy Thyagarajan
Feb 16, 2023
ALBANY – Sambamurthy ("Thyag") Thyagarajan, 85, an Albany resident for more than 50 years, passed away peacefully at his home on February 16, 2023, due to complications from Parkinson's disease. Thyag was born on October 22, 1937, in Sholingur, Madras State, India and emigrated to the United States in 1961. He is survived by his wife, Catherine T. Lawson, his...
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...
