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...
Lauren Denise (Ahern) Russell
Oct 1, 2021
TICONDEROGA- Lauren Denise (Ahern) Russell died on October 1, 2021, at Glens Falls Hospital. She was born on April 7, 1956, to William and Angeline Ahern of Mechanicville NY. She is survived by her daughter, Jolene Wiltshire, son in law Rodney Wiltshire, grandsons, Michael and Daniel Wiltshire and brother and sister-in-law, Lawrence (Larry) Ahern and Elaine Ahern. Lauren is predeceased...
Michael M. Davis
Sep 28, 2021
Michael M. Davis died suddenly on September 28, 2021. Michael was born in Albany NY to Edward E. and Dorothy Brady Davis. He graduated from Vincentian Institute and attended Hudson Valley Community College. Michael was a music lover; he played piano and guitar and was an avid rock and roll fan – his favorite band being the Rolling Stones. Michael...
Martha Jones
Sep 28, 2021
TROY- Martha Jones, 80, beloved mother of Inez Garland, cherished grandmother of 2 grandchildren, died September 28, 2021. Funeral will be private. Condolences: SimpleChoicesCremation.com
Patrick Edward Panettieri
Sep 27, 2021
TROY- On Monday, September 27th 2021, Patrick Edward Panettieri, loving husband and father, passed away in his home surrounded by his family at the age of 71. He is survived by his wife Joanne, his 2 daughters, 2 grandchildren, 3 siblings and numerous cousins. Patrick was born on January 23rd 1950 in Peekskill NY to the late John V. Panettieri...
Salvatore Francis Annello
Sep 24, 2021
WEST SAND LAKE- Annello, Salvatore Francis, age 94 of West Sand Lake, NY, entered into eternal rest on September 24, 2021, in the Comfort Care Unit of Riverside Nursing Facility at Castleton, NY. Husband of Shirley LaRose Annello, father of Christian "Chip" Annello, father-in-law of Regina Annello, and "Papa" to Michael, Noah and Peter Annello. A Mass of Christian Burial...
Shawn Christopher Labuda
Sep 21, 2021
SCHENECTADY- Shawn Christopher LaBuda, 54, of Schenectady, passed away on Tuesday, September 21st 2021 at Ellis Hospital following a brief illness. He passed peacefully with his family by his side. Shawn was born on May 22nd 1967 in Schenectady. He was survived by his mother Sharonlee LaBuda, sister Lundy LaBuda, former spouse Carrie Squadere and their five children: Brian Stewart,...
William H. O'Brien, Jr.
Sep 18, 2021
TROY- William H. O'Brien, Jr., 63, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at St. Peter's Hospital following a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Troy. William was born in Troy on December 3, 1957, the son of the late William H. Sr. and Rae E. Miller O'Brien. William was a member of the Elks and the Emerald...
Valerie S. Curry
Sep 16, 2021
VALATIE- Dr. Valerie Sharon Curry, affectionately known as Val, was born January 9th, 1965 in Baltimore, Maryland and raised by two loving parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Gordon. Val attended Arlington Baptist School for most of her schooling, graduating in 1982. It was there, as a young girl, that Val accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She lived a...
