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.
Judith Anne Powers
Nov 10, 2022
CHATHAM - Judith Anne Powers, 81, of Chatham, New York, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at her home following a brief illness. She was born on July 23, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York and was the daughter of the late Claire and Richard Turner. Judy graduated from Baldwin High School in 1959. She worked as a flight...
Donald Clifford Blakeslee
Nov 9, 2022
CLIFTON PARK – Donald Blakeslee of Clifton Park passed quietly on November 9, 2022, in the home that he built, at the age of 82. In the early 1970s, Don did electrical construction for the city of Cohoes. After 28 years Don retired from G.E. in Waterford. Don was a journeymen electrician, a lifetime member of the C.P. Rod and...
Kitrick A. Bailey
Nov 9, 2022
GREEN ISLAND- Kitrick A. Bailey 71, passed quietly on November 9, 2022 after a brief illness. He is the son of the late Donald Bailey Sr. and Constance Bailey (Bazar). Kit is survived by his sister Patricia Iannone and two brothers, Curt (Pam) Bailey and Donald Jr (Malia) Bailey. He had many nephews and nieces whom he loved dearly: Raymond...
Suzanne Marie Bardin
Nov 9, 2022
MANCHESTER – Suzanne Marie Bardin, 73 of Manchester, formerly of Whitefish Montana, Moraga CA and Los Angeles, CA, entered into rest on November 9, 2022. The daughter of the late Charles Spriestersbach and Virginia Toombs, Suzanne was born on August 10, 1949, in Glendale, California. Suzanne was well traveled, having lived in California, Washington, Florida, Montana, Massachusetts, and Vermont. She...
Madeline M. Simmons
Nov 8, 2022
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Madeline Sullivan Simmons, 90, of Saratoga Springs, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, following a very short but courageous battle with Congestive Heart Failure. Madeline was born in 1932 and lived her formative years in her beloved Adirondack Mountain home of Minerva, graduating from Minerva Central Schools. After graduation, she attended Albany Business College and...
Vernard Christian Bathrick
Nov 8, 2022
SPRINGFIELD, VT - Vernard Christian Bathrick, 41, of Springfield, VT passed away on November 8, 2022. Vern was born on December 24,1980 in Bellows Falls, VT. He was the son of Lawrence Martin and Mary Rowland (Anderson). Following his high school graduation, Vern went on to serve in the police force for a short time. After his service, he worked...
Donald James Womer
Nov 5, 2022
GUILDERLAND – Donald James Womer, 76, of Guilderland, New York, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his two children, on November 5, 2022. Don graduated from Philip Schuyler class of 1964 and the College of St Rose with a degree in Business Administration. Don served as Sergeant in the Army in 1966 and served for 2 yrs. He spent...
Ronald Szczepanski
Nov 4, 2022
NISKAYUNA – Ronald Szczepanski, age 76, died November 4, 2022. Ron was born in Utica, New York and graduated from New York Mills High School. He maintained a continuing connection with New York Mills, visiting often and keeping in touch with classmates. He earned his Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degrees from SUNY Albany. He was a dedicated high school mathematics...
Marcia Jean Bowman
Nov 3, 2022
COHOES - Marcia Jean Bowman, 64, of Cohoes, entered into rest on November 3, 2022, peacefully with her loving family at her side. Beloved daughter of Charles and Patricia Wiley. Cherished mother of Stephanie and Samantha Bowman. Dearest sister of Willis, David, Gary, Mark, and Brian Wiley. Loving grandmother of Gabriella. Marcia will be warmly remembered as a very loving...
Carol Ann Loeber
Nov 3, 2022
HALFMOON – Carol Ann Loeber, 84, of Halfmoon, passed away on November 3, 2022. The daughter of the late Walter and Stella Rozycki, Carol was born on June 26, 1938, in Newark, NJ. As a small child she lived with her parents in Newark and in the Bronx, NY. In her formative years, she lived in Black Rock and Bridgeport,...
Francis R. Dyer
Nov 2, 2022
COLONIE – Francis R. Dyer, 76, of Colonie, entered into rest on November 2, 2022, at the Riverside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Castleton- On- Hudson, NY. The son of the late Francis W. and Ana H. (Hidalgo) Dyer, Francis, known as Frank to his friends and family, was born on November 6, 1945, in Gibraltar, United Kingdom. Mr....
James Hall
Oct 31, 2022
EAST GREENBUSH – James (Jim) Hall, 79, of East Greenbush, formerly of Wright, entered into rest in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by loved ones on October 31, 2022. The son of the late James V. and Dorothy (Cleland) Hall, James was born on November 21, 1942, in Lisbon, New York. Jim was raised in Lisbon, New York...
Nathan N. Natale
Oct 30, 2022
LOUDONVILLE – On October 30, 2022, the world lost a courageous, intelligent, generous, kind, and caring young man, Nathan Natale. He excelled academically at St. Mary's in Waterford, Doane Stuart, Southgate Elementary, Shaker Junior and Senior High Schools, and Siena College. Despite developing serious, life threatening, health issues at the age of 15, Nathan persevered. He was active in several...
Dolores M. Smith
Oct 29, 2022
MINERVA, NY – Dolores Smith, 77, of Minerva, New York, formerly of Monroe, New York, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Dolores (Dee) was born on September 18, 1945. She was the daughter of the late Alfonso and Mary (Gregory) Lopez of Monroe, New York and wife to the late Vernon Smith...
David Scott Oakes
Oct 28, 2022
TROY – David Scott Oakes, 39, of Troy, NY passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 28, 2022. He was born on May 29, 1983, in Bennington, VT to Mellissa L. Oakes-Dufresne (of Hoosick Falls, NY) and Mark E. Dufresne (of Bennington, VT). David attended Mt. Anthony Union High School in Bennington, VT. He then became a certified welder through ECO...
James John Guilbault
Oct 27, 2022
EARLTON – James John Guilbault, 70 of Earlton, formerly of Massena, entered into rest on October 27, 2022, at Albany Medical Center Hospital. The son of the late Frederick and Irene Mary (Cummings) Guilbault, James was born on October 4, 1952, in Potsdam, New York. He was raised in Louisville, New York and was a graduate of Massena High School....
Kathryn Josephine Flanagan Callan
Oct 27, 2022
VALATIE – Generous, kind, and beautiful, Kathryn Callan shuffled off this mortal coil in the wee hours of October 27, 2022, at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, NY. Born on May 20, 1948, in Mt. Kisco, NY, Kate grew up in Brewster, NY, where she attended St. Lawrence O'Toole Elementary School. She attended St. Mary's High School in Katonah, NY,...
Anne Lilly Bayruns
Oct 24, 2022
CLIFTON PARK – Anne Lilly Bayruns, 57, of Clifton Park, formerly of Saranac Lake, entered into rest on October 24, 2022, at Glens Falls Hospital. The daughter of Robert and Marilyn (Smith) Lilly, Anne was born in Biloxi, MS on July 27, 1965. Anne was raised in Mississippi and has resided in Germany, Omaha, Nebraska; Denver, Colorado and lastly Clifton...
John Francis Culkin
Oct 24, 2022
ALBANY- John Culkin passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on October 24, 2022, at 7:56pm. John was born on August 26th in Rochester, NY and grew up in Syracuse, NY. He is the son of Jerome and Elizabeth (Whelan) Culkin. He is survived by his brothers, Donald (Maria) Culkin of Fulton, Edward (Mica) Culkin of East Syracuse, and...
Richard Charles Bellnier
Oct 23, 2022
COXSACKIE – Richard Charles Bellnier, age 79, of Coxsackie, NY passed away peacefully on October 23, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Betty (Lillian) Bellnier, two sons, Eric (Karen) and Brent (Melissa), sister, Bell VanAlstyne of Catskill (Bob), brothers, John Bellnier of Plymouth, Massachusetts (Nancy) and Michael Bellnier of North Carolina, and two grandchildren, Nola...
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