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.
Christopher James Spring
Aug 29, 2022
BALLSTON LAKE – Christopher James Spring, 77, passed away peacefully at his home in Ballston Lake on August 29, 2022, surrounded by his family. Born in Riverside, California, he was the eldest son of Harold and Nadine Spring. He was a graduate of Long Lake High School and Hudson Valley Community College. He retired from Local #12 Ironworkers Albany, NY....
William Taylor Westcott
Aug 28, 2022
SCHENECTADY- William Taylor Westcott, 80, of Schenectady, formerly of Watertown, entered into rest on August 28, 2022, in the comfort of his own home with his loving family at his side. The son of the late William Booth and Constance (Harrington) Westcott, William was born on December 7, 1941, in Columbus, Ohio. He was raised in Watertown, New York and...
Linda Connors
Aug 27, 2022
ROUND LAKE – Linda Connors, 79, of Round Lake and formerly of Albany, entered eternal life on August 27, 2022, with her loving family by her side. The daughter of the late Frederick and Dorothy (Schue) Donnelly, Linda was born on June 10, 1943, in Albany where she received her education from Vincentian Institute. In 1979 Linda along with her...
Brandon Kevin Charland
Aug 22, 2022
REXFORD- Brandon Kevin Charland, 31, of Rexford, entered into rest unexpectedly in Schenectady on August 22, 2022. The son of Mark J. and Joyce A. (Jasewicz) Charland, Brandon was born in Saratoga Springs on March 29, 1991. He was raised in Rexford and received his education from Niskayuna Central Schools. Brandon held various jobs throughout his life. In his youth...
Betty Lynne Mccawley
Aug 20, 2022
CATSKILL- Betty Lynne McCawley, 95, of Catskill, New York, formerly of Dayton, Texas, entered into rest on August 20, 2022. The daughter of the late Ross and Lynne (Matthews) Stones, Betty was born on October 9, 1926, in St. Louis, MO. Mrs. McCawley obtained an associate degree and was Self-Employed in Photography. She was the proprietor of Liz' Photography and...
Amilliana Autumn Atkins
Aug 20, 2022
TROY - Amilliana Autumn Atkins, 1 day, of Troy, entered into the arms of Jesus safely on August 20, 2022. Amilliana was born at Albany Medical Center Hospital in Albany on August 19, 2022. She was the daughter of Joseph Atkins and Natia Brown. In addition to her parents, Amilliana is also survived by paternal grandparents, maternal grandparents, as well...
Linda R. Cary
Aug 15, 2022
WATERVLIET – Linda R. Cary, 74, of Watervliet, entered into rest on August 15, 2022. The daughter of the late John S. and Martha (Schweigert) Cary. Loving mother of Camille M. Jones, beloved sister of John J. Cary (Clark Burnet), dearest lifelong friend of Linda Dubay-Fiebke. Cherished aunt of: John Caldarelli, Jason Cary, and Sara (Cary) Parker and great aunt...
Clarence James Weagle, Jr.
Aug 13, 2022
LEHIGH ACRES, FL – Clarence "Sonny" James Weagle, Jr., 82, of Lehigh Acres, Florida passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at home with his surviving wife Joanne (Pelletier) Weagle by his side to whom he was married for 61+ years. He was born in Worcester, MA on April 26, 1940, the son of the late Clarence James Weagle...
Brian P. Salway
Aug 12, 2022
WATERFORD – Brian P. Salway, 66 of Waterford, formerly of Troy, entered into rest on August 12, 2022. The son of the late Arthur J. and Elizabeth P. "Betty" (O'Hagan) Salway, Brian was born on April 3, 1956, in Troy. He was raised and resided in Troy, where he received his education from Lansingburgh Schools. Mr. Salway was a former...
Eleanor Mary Giovanone
Aug 9, 2022
NISKAYUNA - Eleanor Mary Giovanone, 99, of Niskayuna, NY and St. Petersburg, FL, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2022. Eleanor was a proud Navy Veteran and former volunteer for the St. Clare's Auxiliary and St. Helen's Church and School. She was married to her loving husband, Anthony Giovanone, for 55 years until his time of death in 1999. She...
Mary Rose Vallee
Aug 4, 2022
TROY – Mary Rose (Ranucci) Vallee, 85, of Troy, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 4, 2022. Mary was predeceased by her loving husband of 65 years, Al Vallee. She is survived by 4 loving children: Debra Lohner Jacobus (predeceased son in-law Robert Jacobus), Michael A. Vallee, Joseph A. Vallee, and Alexander J. Vallee Jr. (daughter in-law...
Bruce William Schwoegler
Aug 4, 2022
SLINGERLANDS - Former longtime WBZ-TV meteorologist Bruce Schwoegler has died, at age 80. Schwoegler, a top-rated forecaster, and science reporter at the station for 33 years, died on Thursday [August 4, 2022] his family said. Schwoegler, an Emmy Award-winning forecaster, and a member of the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame was the meteorologist that covered the Blizzard of 1978 and...
Sandra M. Mcgivern
Aug 3, 2022
WATERVLIET – Sandra M. McGivern, 74, of Watervliet, entered into rest on August 3, 2022. The daughter of the late Francis, Sr. and Mary Agnes (Kakule) McGivern, Sandra was born on March 30, 1948, in Troy, New York. A lifelong resident of Watervliet, Sandra received her education and graduated from Watervliet High School. She worked for the New York State...
Annmarie Morgan
Aug 1, 2022
VERMONTVILLE, NY - Annmarie Morgan, 54, of Vermontville, NY, formerly of Colonie, passed away on August 1, 2022 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, New York. Annmarie was born in Catskill, New York, and was the eldest daughter of William and Mary Morgan of Ocala, Florida. She attended Maria College School of Nursing in 2009...
Clara M. Laplante
Jul 26, 2022
BERLIN – Clara M. Laplante, 96, passed away peacefully in her son's home on July 26, 2022. Clara was the daughter of the late George W. and Anna M. (Halpin) Harris of Plattsburgh, NY and the beloved wife of the late Lawrence W. Laplante. She is the mother of James H. (Leslie) Laplante and Jay A. (the late Gail Knauer)...
Rita Hennemann
Jul 24, 2022
EAST BERNE- Rita (Lorenz) Hennemann died at her home in East Berne from cancer on Sunday, July 24, 2022. She was 87. Rita was born in Altenmarkt, Germany on January 20, 1935. After World War II, she apprenticed as a seamstress. She emigrated to the United States in 1952, settling in Queens, New York with her aunt who sponsored her....
Teresa A. Jordan
Jul 24, 2022
ALBANY – Teresa A. "Terry" Jordan, 63, of Albany, formerly of Keene, NY, entered into rest unexpectedly in the comfort of her own home on July 24, 2022. The daughter of Conrad and the late Nancy (Grayson) Knapp, Teresa was born on October 2, 1958, in Potsdam, New York. Teresa was a resident of Keene, Albany and lastly Colonie. She...
Mark A. Favreau
Jul 23, 2022
COHOES – Mark A. Favreau, 71, of Cohoes, entered into rest on July 23, 2022, after a long illness with his loving daughter by his side. The son of the late Rene E. and Gilberte H. "Julie" (Langdoc) Favreau, Mark was born on January 9, 1951, in Cohoes, New York. A lifelong resident of Cohoes, Mark received his education from...
Paul J. Colvin
Jul 23, 2022
CASTLETON-ON-HUDSON - Paul J. "Dirtman" Colvin, 68, of Castleton-on-Hudson, entered into rest on July 23, 2022, in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loving family. The son of the late Paul H. and Dolores A. (O'Brien) Colvin, Paul was born on August 5, 1953, in Albany, New York. Paul was also predeceased by his brother the late...
Shane N. (Ball) Squerciati
Jul 13, 2022
SCHENECTADY – Shane N. (Ball) Squerciati passed away on July 13,2022. She was born on October 12, 1972, in Hudson, NY. Shane is survived by her parents, Nickales L. Ball and stepmother Michele Ball of Ashley Falls, MA, and mother, Diane Chapin and stepfather Ross Chapin of Zebulon, NC. She is also survived by her son Andrew Prostler of Catskill,...
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