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.
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,...
Deborah Ann Smith
Jul 13, 2022
FUERA BUSH- Debbie Ann, 52, passed away unexpectedly at St. Peter's Hospital on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, after a short illness of cancer, surrounded by her entire family. Our beloved Deb-Deb made it to her final destination. While her death was unexpected, she was silently suffering with cancer. For over a year and a half we feared her newfound story...
David Patrick Haynes
Jul 12, 2022
TROY- David passed in his sleep on July 12, 2022. David was born to Ruth B. Haynes and Joseph (Shoes) Haynes on June 27, 1951. David traveled widely during his life. He was a self-proclaimed "hippie from the old days". An avid learner, at the time of his death he was reading philosophy texts and books about the origins of...
Donja Lynn Ryan
Jul 10, 2022
FEURA BUSH – Donja Ryan's last week was mostly peaceful, but she willed her middle finger to communicate for her a final time, defiantly directing it at the cancer she faced for 20 years (though it might have actually been meant for a relative…jury's still out on that one). She passed on July 10, 2022, at the age of 38,...
Lillian Rose Todriff
Jul 8, 2022
KINDERHOOK – Lillian Rose Todriff, 80, of Kinderhook, passed away on July 8, 2022. The daughter of the late Ralph and Violet (Robinson) Fish. Lillian was born on November 17, 1941, in Sharon, CT. Lillian worked for NYS Division for Youth for 38 years retiring in 2003. She was a member of numerous senior groups and loved to organize senior...
Susan Marie Belanger
Jul 8, 2022
SCHENECTADY – Susan Belanger, 79, passed away on July 8, 2022, at Schenectady Center with her family at her side. She is now at peace, free of pain and confusion and in the arms of her husband Nelson, the love of her life for 58 years. She was born on June 14, 1943, in Southington, Conn. She met Nelson, had...
Mary Llewella Fasoldt
Jul 6, 2022
EAST GREENBUSH- Mary passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, after a short and very courageous journey with pancreatic cancer. She was born on June 11, 1948, the middle child of the late Ernest Charles and Frances L. Fasoldt and was a lifelong resident of Rensselaer and environs. She leaves behind her brother, Paul Fasoldt (Candy) of Rensselaer and their...
Tina Marie Rogers
Jul 4, 2022
QUEENSBURY – Tina Marie Rogers, 60, entered eternal life on July 4, 2022, after a long battle with complications from a double stroke. She was the daughter of Ida Saburro and Walter Edwards and step-father Freddie Saburro. Tina graduated from Schalmont High School and was employed by the NYS Office of Parole until her stroke. She resided in Schenectady for...
Joseph Albert Camillo
Jul 1, 2022
NISKAYUNA- Joseph Albert Camillo, 82, of Niskayuna, New York, died peacefully on Friday July 1, 2022, at the Ellis Residential & Rehabilitation Center. He was the beloved husband of Joan (Guaspari) Camillo with whom he shared 54 years of marriage. Joseph was born on May 12, 1940, in Sayre, PA. He was the son of the late Armando and Louise...
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