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.

Bruce William Schwoegler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Richard O. Reiser, Sr.

Richard O. Reiser, Sr.

Jun 30, 2022

HUDSON – Richard Osmer Reiser, Sr. passed away on June 30, 2022, as a result of various health complications after contracting COVID. He was 85 years old. Richard was born in Huguenot, NY, October 3, 1936, the second son to Clarence Reiser Sr and Augusta Cuddeback Reiser. He is predeceased by his older brother, Clarence Reiser Jr and his former...

A. Marie Dickens

A. Marie Dickens

Jun 30, 2022

LATHAM – A. Marie (McCullough) Dickens, 100, of Latham, formerly of East Kingston, entered into rest on June 30, 2022, in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by her loving family. As Marie declined with Dementia her daughter ensured that she stayed at home and was well taken care of for over 16 years. Born during a snowstorm on...

Douglas Robert Friborg

Douglas Robert Friborg

Jun 29, 2022

CHESTER, VT – Douglas Robert Friborg, 75, of Chester, Vermont, entered into rest on June 29, 2022. The son of the late Robert and Helen (Engstrom) Friborg, Douglas was born on October 11, 1946, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his sister Barbara (Friborg) Creighton and nephews Richard Budnick and Christopher Budnick. He is survived by...

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