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.
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...
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...
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