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.
Donna A. Beard
May 13, 2021
SCHENECTADY- Donna A Beard, 56, of Schenectady, formerly of Brooklyn, passed away peacefully at her home on May 13, 2021. Born in Brooklyn on June 30, 1964, Donna was the daughter of Andrew Jackson, Jr. and Elizabeth McNair. She was raised and educated in Brooklyn, later moving to Schenectady.Donna was a devoted homemaker. Our mom was great at singing, as...
Joseph Clyde Bayne Walters
May 10, 2021
ALBANY- Joseph Clyde Bayne Walters, 61, of Albany, NY, passed away on May 10, 2021 at Teresian House following complications from kidney disease. He was born August 14, 1959 in Leonardtown, Maryland. He was raised and educated in Virginia, attending Walsingham Academy in Williamsburg. He became a Master Barber and later owned the business, Joe's Family Barber Shop. In 1995...
Pamela Ann Leitch-Rasmussen
May 6, 2021
ALBANY- Pamela Ann Leitch-Rasmussen, 70, passed away on May 6, 2021, at St. Peter's Nursing & Rehabilitation in Albany, where she was a resident for many years. Pam was born in Albany, NY. She was the daughter of the late Jasper and Lavenia Leitch. Pam is survived by her children, Christopher Rasmussen (Kelly Hauck), Allison Rasmussen (Tracy Langdon) and Jacklynn...
B. Marguerite Pueschel
Apr 26, 2021
B. Marguerite Pueschel DELMAR- B. Marguerite Pueschel, 96, of Delmar, formerly of Holyoke, MA, passed away on April 26, 2021, at the Delmar Center (formerly Good Samaritan). Born on October 21, 1924, in Westfield, MA, Marguerite was the daughter of the late Adolph Recoulle and Bertha Wolfe. Marguerite was raised in Holyoke MA where she graduated from Holyoke High School,...
Anthony Tomeo
Apr 18, 2021
HALFMOON – Anthony "Sonny" Tomeo, 74, of Halfmoon, was stricken at his residence and died on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Born in Brooklyn, Sonny has lived Upstate for the last 15 years. He is survived by two children: Keith Fischer and Kristen Alfano, as well as several grandchildren. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Cremation Arrangements...
Susan M. Cozzolino
Apr 14, 2021
COHOES- Susan M. Cozzolino, 73, of Cohoes, formerly of Watervliet, died April 14, 2021. Born on October 13, 1947 in Troy to the late Kenneth and Mary Austin. Susan was raised in Watervliet as a child and lived in Troy in early adulthood and marriage. While growing her family, the Cozzolino's moved to their final residence in Cohoes. Susan Graduated...
Elizabeth J. Thomson
Mar 30, 2021
VOORHEESVILLE- Elizabeth J. Thomson, 89, of Voorheesville, passed away at her home on March 30, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. A complete obituary will be published soon.
Edmund Patrick O'Connell
Mar 29, 2021
WEST SAND LAKE- Edmund Patrick O'Connell, the son of the late Edmund P. and Helen M. (Prediletto) O'Connell, died Monday, March 29, 2021 after a long illness. He was 80 years old. Born in Troy, NY, Ed (Eddie as he is known to family and friends) resided in Watervliet and attended grammar school at St. Bridget's School where he met...
Esta N. Howell
Mar 25, 2021
MECHANICVILLE- Esta N. Howell, 91, of Mechanicville, formerly of Gibraltar, MI died unexpectedly at Saratoga Hospital on March 25, 2021 after a short illness. Born on March 6, 1930 in Gibraltar, MI. Esta was the daughter of the late William and Almina Langlois. She was predeceased by her husband James Howell. Esta proudly grew up where the Detroit River meets...
Crystal Dawn Brooks
Mar 23, 2021
SCHENECTADY- Crystal Dawn Brooks, 33, of Schenectady died on March 23, 2021. Born on October 29, 1987 in Cambridge, New York, Crystal was the daughter of Jeffrey Martin and Geneva Wolfe. She was kind person and a good soul, with a great sense of humor. Her kindness led her to attend classes at Schenectady Community College with the dream of...
Kenneth J. Meisner, Jr.
Mar 16, 2021
COEYMANS- Kenneth Meisner Jr. passed away on March 16, 2021 after a brief illness. He is predeceased by his loving wife Heather. He is survived by his 2 sons James and Wesley and his daughter Christie. Also survived by his sister Hazel (Sam Lambert) and several nieces and nephews. Kenneth was a volunteer firefighter for 12 years with Coxsackie Fire...
Marion Catherine Glass
Mar 13, 2021
SCHENECTADY- Marion Catherine Glass, 98, of Schenectady, formerly of Ocala, Florida passed away on March 12, 2021. Born on January 10, 1923 in Staten Island, NY. She was the daughter of the late John and Helen Kubis. On September 7, 1946, Marion married the late Raymond C. Glass in Staten Island, NY. In 1952 Raymond and Marion moved to Levittown,...
Carl F. Nelson
Mar 9, 2021
LATHAM- Carl F Nelson, 59, of Latham, New York, formerly of Anchorage, Alaska, passed away on March 9, 2021 at home after a lifelong battle with Sickle Cell Anemia. Carl was born on January 19, 1962 in Plaquemine, Louisiana. He was the son of the late William and Lillie Mae Nelson. Carl and his family moved to Anchorage, AK in...
Florence E. Gannon
Mar 2, 2021
RENSSELAER – Florence E. Gannon, 83, of Rensselaer, formerly of Schenectady, passed away under hospice care at her home on March 2, 2021 with loved ones by her side. Born in Skytop, PA on February 27, 1938, Florence was the daughter of the late Frank and Mildred (Fenwick) Fisher. She was the devoted wife of the late Raymond A. Gannon,...
Dylan S. Spencer
Feb 20, 2021
Sheridan, WY – Dylan S. Spencer, 30, of Sheridan, Wyoming, formerly of Halfmoon, New York, died February 20, 2021. Born on June 13, 1990 in Muskogee, OK, Dylan moved to New York in 1993 and attended Shenendehowa Central Schools from elementary through graduation in 2009. Dylan was raised by a single mother and was blessed to be in the Big...
Elizabeth Cook Atkinson
Feb 18, 2021
BALLSTON LAKE- Elizabeth Cook Atkinson, age 79, of Ballston Lake, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 18, 2021, after a lengthy and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Elizabeth was born in Cohoes to the late Frank and Edna(Couture) Cook. She graduated from Shaker High School in 1959 and earned her Bachelor's of Arts degree in Classical Civilizations from the State...
Michael F. Wagner
Feb 11, 2021
Michael F. Wagner of Clifton Park NY age 69 passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 after along courageous battle with cancer, at his residence. He was born in Albany, son of the late Fred R. Wagner and the late Elizabeth Mae Vinson. He was predeceased by his sister Diane (Dolly) Wagner, John (Johnny) Wagner and stepson Jason Clark. Michael...
Jay Kenneth Lowe
Feb 9, 2021
TROY- Jay K. Lowe, of Troy, passed away on February 9, 2021, after a long illness. He is survived by his beloved son, Jared, two brothers: Paul (Barbara Nielsen) Olekoski and Alex "Ole" (Margie) Olekoski, and three sisters: Betty Sue Hall, Denise Gold and Deborah Plumadore. He was predeceased by his parents, John K. Lowe Jr. and Agnes (Bailey) Lowe...
Brigid M. Armstrong
Feb 3, 2021
LATHAM- Brigid M. Armstrong, 74, of Latham, died on February 3, 2021. A COMPLETE OBITUARY WILL BE PUBLISHED SOON. Services are private at the convenience of the family. For further information and condolences, please visit: SimpleChoicesCremation.com
Roberta A. Carter
Jan 29, 2021
ALBANY- Roberta A. Carter, 71, passed away on Friday January 29, 2021 at Albany Medical Center Hospital while battling multiple medical issues and the Covid-19 virus with her family by her side. "Bobbi" was born on September 12, 1949 in Albany, NY to the late James E. and Alice Carter. Bobbi was predeceased by her beloved son James E. Carter...
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