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.
Marie (Nolin) Groat
Jan 25, 2022
MECHANICVILLE- Marie (Nolin) Groat, 92, passed away peacefully after a brief illness January 25,2022 at Livingston Hills Rehabilitation Center. Marie was born in Montreal, Canada and came to live in Cohoes, NY as a teenager. She became a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked at Cohoes Hospital until her retirement. In her free time, while young she enjoyed driving her convertible...
Doris A. Mesick
Jan 21, 2022
COLONIE – Doris A. Mesick, 82, of Colonie, passed away on January 21, 2022, at St. Peter's Hospital following a short illness. Born in Cohoes on December 30, 1939, she was the daughter of the late James and Delina (Levine) Bullock. She was the devoted wife of the late Edward H. Mesick who passed away in 2013 after 54 years...
Joyce Elizabeth Butler Vaughn
Jan 19, 2022
HALFMOON- Joyce Elizabeth Butler Vaughn, 70, from Halfmoon, New York passed away Thursday January 19th, 2022 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by the love of her family. Joyce was born on December 6, 1951 in Albany, New York. The daughter of late Robert and Miriam Joyce (Coulson) Butler. She was raised in the Capital District, later living in Virginia, Ohio,...
Shelly M. Godin
Jan 19, 2022
ALBANY- Shelly M. Godin, 61, of Albany, passed away suddenly on January 19, 2022. Born in Albany, Shelly was the daughter of the late Mathew and Joan Malloy. She was also predeceased by her twin sister, Sheila Weinman. Shelly is survived by her beloved sons, Luke and Lee Godin (Rose) and her sister, Colleen Goyette (Willian). She is also survived...
Helene D. Fox
Jan 15, 2022
AVERILL PARK- Helene D. Fox, 71, of Averill Park, passed on January 15, 2022 after a short illness. Helene was the very proud mother of Zeby J Gokey (Denise), and Cellina M Winter (Terry). She was the proud grandmother of Justin, Amberlea, Zeby, Carter, Victoria and William. She was predeceased by her husband Ed, her father Rudy, her mother Helen,...
Maureen Frances Burke
Jan 15, 2022
NASSAU - Maureen Frances Burke, 79, of Nassau, died January 15, 2022 at Albany Medical Center with her family by her side after a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. She was born on April 21,1942 and raised in Hoosick Falls, NY, the daughter of Frank and Alice Unavitch (both deceased). She worked for CICU in Albany for over 25 years...
Alana Lynn Sego
Jan 15, 2022
SCHENECTADY- Alana Lynn Sego, 4, of Schenectady, died January 15, 2022, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Alana was born in Niskayuna on December 7, 2017, to Anisa M. Sego and Isaiah Jones. At the time of her death Alana resided with her family in Mont Pleasant Schenectady. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her stepdad Henry Perkins,...
Susan M. Bailey-Carknard
Jan 14, 2022
VALLEY FALLS- Susan M. Bailey-Carknard, 67, of Valley Falls, passed away on January 14, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on June 15, 1954, the daughter of the late Kendall and Bernice (Williams) Bailey. Sue lived for many years in Averill Park and Troy, but she most loved her country life in Valley Falls. She had such...
Amazon Eaton
Jan 12, 2022
BURDEN LAKE – Amazon "Butch" Eaton, 79, of Burden Lake, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Amaziah and Martha Eaton, and the husband of Judy Eaton for 58 years. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his daughters Jill (Eric) Kaarstad and...
Sidney W. Berke
Jan 10, 2022
B. June 27, 1933 D. January 10, 2022 Sidney W. Berke died peacefully in his sleep at 11:08am on the morning of January 10, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lois R. Berke; his children, Robert Berke (Lorena Espinoza) and Alice Berke (Adam Dunn); his four grandchildren, Rebeccah, Emily, Benjamin, and Nakayla; and his two beloved...
Stephanie Buchanan Olivo
Jan 9, 2022
West Sand Lake - Stephanie B. Olivo (80) A virtuous prayer- warrior, servant of Jesus Christ has passed over to be fully alive in the presence of her Lord after being ill for several months with leukemia. Stephanie was a beloved wife, daughter, mother of 7 and grandmother of 12 who was multi-talented yet humble, beautiful inside and out, adventurous,...
Marie E. Kramer
Jan 9, 2022
RENSSELAER- Marie Kramer of Rensselaer NY, suddenly went to be with our Lord in the early morning hours of January 9, 2022. Born December 1, 1969, in Albany, NY to her parents Marie and Frederick Burbank. She attended Vincentian Catholic School of Albany and then Columbia High School. She also attended Mildred Elley Business School and graduated from BOCES Questar...
Roslyn D. Tullis
Jan 8, 2022
ALBANY- Roslyn D. Tullis (Dee) 59 of Albany, entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 8, 2022, after a long, courageous fight. Her loving daughter and fiancé were by her side during her last moments. Born in Albany on July 13, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Roscoe J. and Hermine E. Richardson. Dee spent her childhood and early...
David Bullock
Jan 7, 2022
FORT EDWARD- David Bullock, 66, of Fort Edward, formerly of Cohoes, passed away on January 7, 2022 at Saratoga Hospital with his family by his side. David was born in Cohoes on June 24, 1955. He was the son of the late Edward and Eileen (Spoon) Bullock. David was raised in Cohoes where he lived most of his life. For...
Linda (Hoffman) Zasada
Jan 5, 2022
ROTTERDAM- Linda (Hoffman) Zasada passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of Wednesday, January 5th, 2022, following a long illness. Born in Troy, Linda was the youngest daughter of the late Nathan Thomas and Anne (Pafundi) Hoffman. She was a graduate of Catholic Central High, class of 1967, the Nursing Program at Russell Sage and Empire State College....
John E. Carpinello, Jr.
Jan 3, 2022
NORTH GREENBUSH- John E. Carpinello Jr., 78, of North Greenbush passed away Jan 3, 2022. He was son of the late John E. Carpinello Sr. and Mildred (Clark) Carpinello of Rensselaer. John was born and raised in Rensselaer and graduated from Van Rensselaer High School in 1961. He became a diesel mechanic and worked for Polsinello Fuels for 20+ years...
John Joseph Arazosa
Jan 2, 2022
CATSKILL- John Joseph Arazosa, 73, of Catskill, died January 2, 2022. In accordance with his wishes there will be no service. Condolences may be offered online at: SimpleChoicesCremation.com
Robert A. Kennedy, Jr.
Dec 30, 2021
GLOVERSVILLE- Robert A. Kennedy, Jr., 63, of 272 Elmwood Avenue Ext. in Gloversville, passed away on December 30, 2021, at Albany Medical Center. Robert was born August 23,1958 in Gloversville, the son of the late Robert Kennedy and Betty (Quiling) Brownell. Robert was employed by Lee Dye in Johnstown until he retired. Robert enjoyed walking and enjoying the outdoors and...
Joanne Leita Greely Keers
Dec 30, 2021
SLINGERLANDS — Joanne Leita Greely Keers, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Eddie Village Green in Slingerlands. Joanne was born 93 years ago, the youngest of three girls, to Royden and Persis Greely in Middletown, Conn. Her family called her Joey, later Jo to those who knew her. She earned a degree in interior design, something that her...
John W. Anson
Dec 30, 2021
DELMAR — John William Albert Anson, of Delmar, passed away on December 30, 2021. He was born on March 29, 1938 in the Regiment of the Royal West Kent Army Hospital in Kent, England to the late Albert Anson and Edna (Nye) Anson. He was a pattern maker at Pressed Steel in Oxford, England where he was recruited by General...
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