Thomas Murphy
Dec 30, 2021
Speigletown, NY Thomas Murphy, 82, of Speigletown, passed away peacefully at home on December 30th 2021, after 14 years of living with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. He was born in Albany, NY, served two years in the United States Army and worked 37 years as a delivery driver for McKesson's Pharmaceuticals. Tom was a humble, easy going guy who always had...
Leah A. White
Dec 29, 2021
SCHENECTADY- Leah Alexandra White, daughter of Katrina Hoes-Villeneuve & William B. White was born in Seattle, Washington on December 8, 1966. She passed peacefully on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 with her family by her side. She is survived by her loving husband, Todd Oberdick; her children Ashley Kraus (Jim) and Michael "Mikey" Penik (Dana Gallacchi); her adoring granddaughter, Naia Kraus;...
Lee Kevin Palmateer
Dec 21, 2021
TROY- Lee Kevin Palmateer (61) died on December 21, 2021 in his home in Troy, NY surrounded by family. After a battle with cancer, he left his home the way he had always intended-feet first. Lee is survived by his mother Mary Merrills, his wife Lynn Palmateer, his 3 children, Jessica Leigh Prusky (Kenneth), Kevin Lee Palmateer, and Shalyn Elizabeth...
Lynda H. Bruno
Dec 16, 2021
TROY- Lynda H. Bruno, 77, of Troy, Entered Eternal Life on December 16, 2021, at Albany Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Lynda was born in Troy on July 30, 1944. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Marjorie (Fitzgerald) Rysedorph. She was the devoted wife of the late Harry Bruno who predeceased her. Lynda...
Timothy Dunphy
Dec 16, 2021
TROY- Timothy Dunphy aged 71 years of Troy NY born Aug. 17th 1950 in Cohoes NY crossed the great divide quietly Thursday Dec. 16th 2021 after a brave fight with illness. Son of the late John Raymond and Gertrude Margaret (O'Grady) Dunphy and elder brother of Paul Sr.. Surviving Timothy is his loving and devoted wife of 38 years Virginia...
Christopher Plunkett
Dec 14, 2021
VALLEY FALLS- Christopher Plunkett, 57, of Valley Falls, died unexpectedly at his home on December 14, 2021. Born in Troy on February 3, 1964, Christopher was the son of the late William Paul and Joan Marie (Manning) Plunkett. Christopher was raised in Lansingburgh and lived in Valley Falls for 32 years. He received his Education from Lansingburgh Central Schools and...
Brother Joshua Abate
Dec 4, 2021
(Brother Joshua Paul Abate, FSD) GLENVILLE- Paul E. Abate, 67, of Glenville, formerly of Catskill, entered Eternal Life on December 4, 2021. Born in Brooklyn on March 23, 1954, to the late Paul E. and Angeline (Lauro) Abate. Paul and his family moved to Catskill in 1963, where he attended St. Patrick's Grammar and High Schools. Paul went onto earn...
Paul Edward Pasquini
Dec 1, 2021
ALBANY- Paul Edward Pasquini, Jr. (PJ), age 40, passed away on December 1, 2021 at Albany Medical Center. Paul was born in Albany, N.Y. to Paul E. Pasquini, Sr. and Mary McGraw. Paul attended St. James Institute and East Greenbush High School. Paul made a career in contracting. He worked for various window installation companies and had his own contracting...
Margaret Mary Lynch
Nov 20, 2021
ALBANY- Margaret Mary Lynch, 79, of Albany, formerly of Rensselaer, entered into eternal rest peacefully with her family by her side on November 20, 2021. Margaret grew up in Rensselaer and was a graduate of St. John's Academy in Rensselaer, class of 1960. She retired from the State of New York, Dept. of Health and Nursing. Margaret enjoyed cooking her...
Mary Ellen Clark
Nov 17, 2021
Mary Ellen Clark, 80 years old of Delmar, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 17, 2021 with her family by her side after a brief courageous battle of pancreatic and liver cancer. Born in Albany, she graduated V.I. in 1959 and went to Albany Business College. She worked at New York State Department of Health until her and her...
Kyaira Dorothy Marie Edmunds
Nov 15, 2021
On November 15, 2021, Kyaira Dorothy Marie Edmunds, was called to eternal life. Kyaira was born July 24, 2001 in Savannah, Georgia. To (father) Anthony Lewis Edmunds Sr. and (mother) Janessa C Edmunds. She moved to Albany, NY at the age of 2yrs old with her family. Started school and attended (ACCS) Albany Community Charter School. Then graduated from Rensselaer...
David Richard Stevenson, Jr.
Nov 13, 2021
LATHAM- David was born on July 10, 1949 in Manhattan, New York, the son of the late David Richard Stevenson Sr. and Bernice Altimease Kennedy. He was the beloved husband of Veronica Blancada, son-in-law of Amancia Blancada and brother of Tami Stephany Floyd and George David Stevenson. David lived a rich, joyful and full life in his 72 years. He...
Charles Francis Peer
Nov 13, 2021
EAST GREENBUSH- Charles "Charlie" Peer, 95, died peacefully on November 13, 2021 at Cohoes, NY. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Betty Peer, and two brothers, John and Robert Peer. He is survived by his daughter Barbara Peer, his son-in-law Daniel Wedge, his sister-in-law Barbara Dalrymple, and seven nieces and nephews. Charlie was born and...
James F. Healey
Nov 12, 2021
EAST GREENBUSH- James F. Healey, 81, of East Greenbush, passed away peacefully at home on November 12, 2021 after a brief illness. Born in Lincklaen, NY on November 14, 1939, He was the son of Dennis and Edna (Roberts) Healey. James graduated from Tannersville High School in Tannersville ,NY in 1957 and SUNY Brockport in 1959 . He then started...
Eric J. Van Sleet
Oct 23, 2021
Latham, NY Eric Van Sleet, 60, passed away on October 23, 2021 at home in Latham, NY. He is predeceased by his parents Raymond and Mary (Gendron) Van Sleet of Latham, and a brother, Mark Van Sleet (Betty) of Lake Worth, Fl. He is survived by his brother William Van Sleet (Donna) of Latham, NY, and sister, Karen Showers (Denzil)...
David E. Newell
Oct 23, 2021
David E. Newell, age 69, passed away on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021, at the Van Rensselaer Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility, Troy, NY. He was born in Albany, NY on May 11, 1952, to the late Isabelle (Casey) Newell and Benjamin F. Newell. Dave graduated from Vincentian Institute (1970) and Siena College (1974). He worked for New York State, and...
Wayne Thomas Peterson
Oct 20, 2021
CLIFTON PARK- Wayne Thomas Peterson born March 25, 1947 in Troy to Robert Peterson and Katherine Peterson died at home on 10/20/2021 surrounded by his family after a long battle from COPD. Wayne graduated from Lansingburgh High School in 1966. He served in the U.S. Army from 1967-1970. He was trained in Microwave Communications for a Pershing Missile Unit. He...
Joan E. Halstead
Oct 13, 2021
NISKAYUNA- Joan E. Halstead, 90, formerly of Niskayuna, NY, passed away on October 13, 2021, at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter B. Halstead, and her infant son, Bruce Bernard Halstead. Born in Schenectady, Joan was the daughter of the late Howard Walters and Florence Hart. Joan is survived by her son Howard...
Judith E. Cavanagh
Oct 7, 2021
It is with the deepest sorrow we announce the passing of Judith Cavanagh. Judith passed at the age of 77 with loving family beside her. She passed after a battle with N.S.C. lung cancer on October 7, 2021. Judith was the daughter of Paul and Elizabeth Sennert. She was born in Brooklyn New York on October 6, 1944. Judith married...
Lee H. Ashline
Oct 1, 2021
GUILDERLAND- Lee H. Ashline, 67, of Guilderland, NY passed away in the comfort of his home in the arms of a friend following a valiant fight against oropharyngeal cancer on October 1, 2021. Lee was born in Plattsburgh, NY, the son of the late Henry Ashline and Helen Ashline. He worked as a contractor owning his own business in the...
