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.
Elaine Margaret Brown
Sep 27, 2019
Elaine Margaret Newton Brown, 57 passed away on Friday evening, September 27, 2019 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital after a long illness.  Born in Albany, NY on February 17, 1962, Elaine was the daughter of Guy T. Newton and the late Margaret Ann Newton.  Elaine had formerly resided in Rensselaer,...
Doris B. Mccasland
Sep 18, 2019
Doris B. McCasland died peacefully on Wednesday September 18, 2019 at 92 years old. She was born February 6, 1927 in Manchester, New Hampshire to George and Lucy (Auger) Beauchemin. She moved to NY and raised her children in Schenectady and Menands. She moved to FL in...
Evelyn E. Sego
Sep 7, 2019
Schenectady, NY
Evelyn E. Sego, 58, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn, Albany, NY.  Born in Albany, Evelyn was the daughter of Evelyn Gravel Port.
Paul A. Stefanik
Aug 31, 2019
New Baltimore, NY
Paul Andrew Stefanik, age 49, lost his battle with Frontotemporal Dementia with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, a degenerative motor neuron condition, on Saturday August 31, 2019.
Joseph A. Angrisano
Aug 30, 2019
Joseph Anthony Angrisano, 57, passed away on Friday morning, August 30, 2019 with family by his side. Joseph was born in Troy, NY and was the son of Victor and Patricia Currier Angrisano.
Joseph lived most of his life in...
Phillip W. Becktoft
Aug 26, 2019
Phillip Wayne Becktoft, 54, died unexpectedly at Saratoga Hospital after being stricken at home. Born in Schenectady, NY he was the son of the late Phillip W. and Andrea Wolf Becktoft. "Flip", as he was affectionately known, lived most of his life in the Ballston Spa and Saratoga Springs area.
Grace Cherry
Aug 23, 2019
Schodack, NY
Grace Cataldo Cherry
Grace passed away peacefully, August 23, 2019, surrounded by loving family.
She is survived...
Karin Anne Powers Ward
Aug 9, 2019
Karin Powers Ward passed away on August 9, 2019 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY, surrounded by the family and friends that loved her.  Karin was born January 30, 1970, and was a 1989 Graduate of Shenendehowa High School, and received her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Hudson Valley Community College....
Anna M. Taylor
Jul 18, 2019
Schenectady, NY
Anna M. Taylor, 91, died on Thursday, July 18, 2019.  Anna was born in Edna, KY on May 18, 1928.  She is survived by her children: Deborah Eaton, Paul Taylor (Beth), Tamara Spakowski (George); grandsons: Justin Spakowski and...
Gloria R. Nadeau
Jul 15, 2019
Colonie, NY
Gloria R. Nadeau
Sadly, on July 15, 2019, Gloria R. (Perez) Nadeau, 86, passed away.  She was the wife of the late Wilfred Peter Nadeau.
William L. Henry
Jul 15, 2019
William (Bill) Henry, of Saratoga Springs, passed away at Wesley Health Care Center on Monday, July 15. Bill was 86 years old. Born in 1933 in New Lisbon, NY, Bill was the son of the late Clarence and Lula Mae Henry.
Rita M. Rockenstire
Jul 5, 2019
Averill Park, NY
Rita M. Rockenstire, 71, of Averill Park, NY, passed away, after a short illness, on July 5, 2019, at the Hospice Inn at Samaritan hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
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Walter Joseph Torello
Jul 4, 2019
Walter Joseph Torello passed away on July 4, 2019 at Ellis Hospital after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joan (Fairbrother) Torello, his sons James and Thomas, his brother, Paul, and three granddaughters, Laura Gagliardi, Allie Torello and Kelsie Torello.
Joseph A. Lochner
Jun 22, 2019
Just shy of his 84th birthday, Joseph A. Lochner died peacefully, surrounded by his family on June 22, 2019. Â Joe was a man of many interests and was always ready to explore them. Â He loved sports and was a passionate player and fan. Â Through the years he played basketball, softball, golf and tennis as well as coached soccer, softball...
Henry J. Jakucewicz
Jun 22, 2019
Albany, NY Henry J. Jakucewicz, 97, died on Saturday, June 22, 2019. He was surrounded by family at St. Peter's Hospital Hospice in Albany, New York after a brief illness. Henry (Jack) leaves his wife of 45 years, Anne Elizabeth (Betty) Wheeler Jakucewicz. He is survived by two children: Henry M.(Jack) Jakucewicz (Susan) and daughter, Joan Jakucewicz Tichy (Michael); four...
Michael Dale Sodders
Jun 15, 2019
Much too soon, Michael Sodders passed away on June 15, 2019, taking his multitude of gifts and zest for life with him.
Proud dual citizen of Italy and the United States. Fan of Mozart and Joni Mitchell. Golfer. World traveler. Police officer. Avid Risk player. Pianist. Carpenter....
Shirley Marie Jay
Jun 15, 2019
Shirley M. Jay, Lay Pastor
Shirley M. Jay 90, of Sanders Avenue, Scotia, NY passed away peacefully at her home following a short illness.
She was born the daughter of James Augustus and Jeanette Benjamin Hinchman, in Binghamton, NY on...
Barbara E. Yingling
Jun 13, 2019
Barbara "Gram" Yingling
Niskayuna – Barbara "Gram, GiGi" Yingling, 84, passed away at her home on June 13, 2019 surrounded by her family.
Born in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, Barbara was the daughter...
Harry Wiard
May 17, 2019
Troy, NY
Harry Wiard, 83, died on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Samaritan Hospital.
He is survived by his wife Margaret "Maggie" R. Wiard.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Friends Meeting of Albany, 727 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12208, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Â Relatives...
Judith A. Zullo
May 2, 2019
Judith Zullo
June 7, 1948 - May 2, 2019
Judith Zullo, 70, of Clifton Park, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, Judith enjoyed working in publishing in the bustle of New York City before she met her husband, Michael,...
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