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.

Margaret  Mary Ray Sample

Margaret Mary Ray Sample

Oct 20, 2018

Margaret Mary Ray Sample, 59, passed away peacefully October 20, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Born in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E Ray Jr. and Margaret Ray.

Margaret graduated with high honors from The Milne School.  She was listed in the "Who's Who in America".  She...

Ruth W. Hogan

Ruth W. Hogan

Oct 19, 2018

Ruth W. Hogan

Guilderland, NY – Ruth W. Hogan age 102 from Glenville and Scotia, New York died peacefully on October 19, 2018 with family at her side.

Ruth was born in Schenectady, NY and was the daughter of the...

Joyce L. Murphy

Joyce L. Murphy

Oct 18, 2018

Albany, NY

Joyce Murphy, 76, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving children at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital on October 18, 2018. Joyce's courageous fight with cancer will leave a permanent imprint on the hearts of all who witnessed her incredibly strong will...

Clara M. Distel

Clara M. Distel

Oct 18, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Clara M. Distel, 85, she entered heaven to be with our Lord  on October 18, 2018

She was raised in Menands living there most of her life before moving to...

Stephen  Nappe

Stephen Nappe

Oct 16, 2018

Stephen Nappe

November 23, 1954 - October 16, 2018

Stephen passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on October 16, 2018 at his home.  Stephen loved ballroom dancing with his wife, Ruth, and was a member of...

Leonard  Morsellino

Leonard Morsellino

Oct 2, 2018

Coeymans Hollow, NY

Leonard "Lenny" Morsellino passed away on the Second day of October 2018 at the age of 59 years old. He passed away in his home surrounded by the love of his family. Lenny fought hard against an...

Jean  Dimino

Jean Dimino

Sep 25, 2018

Jean Dimino passed away after a long illness on September 25, under hospice care at her daughter's home in Kinderhook, NY.  She is survived by her sister Theresa Malatesta, her children and their spouses, Gina Dimino and James Kaufman, Paula and Cort Demmert, Sal and Kara Dimino, Carl Dimino and Resa Dimino and Tom Blau; her grandchildren, Annie and...

Rosemarie  Faith

Rosemarie Faith

Sep 23, 2018

Saratoga Springs-

Rosemarie Faith passed away on September 23, 2018 at Schuyler Ridge Nursing Home in Clifton Park NY.  Rosemarie was born on September 6, 1930 in Brooklyn NY to Rose (Farrell) and George Geilman.   As a young woman Rosemarie enjoyed her working career in advertising and rooting for the Brooklyn...

Alice  Lailer

Alice Lailer

Sep 19, 2018

Alice Lailer, 79, of Clifton Park NY, passed away at Samaritan Hospital in Troy NY on September 19 th after a courageous battle with cancer.

Alice, the fourth of twelve children was born on May 9, 1939 to Elgee E. Brice & Elmer E. Darling.  She...

Deborah Ann Hart

Deborah Ann Hart

Sep 16, 2018

05/14/1961 to 09/16/2018 Rest In Peace Deb.

In memory of Deborah Ann Hart who passed into eternal life on September 16, 2018,  three months to this day preceeded by our parents Mary Ann Ciccerelli and Charles Hart.  Survivors include her siblings: Donna Hart of Schenectady, NY...

Ina D. (Sam) Morse

Ina D. (Sam) Morse

Sep 14, 2018

ALBANY-

Ina (Sam) Morse, 77, of Albany, NY passed away peacefully at St. Peters Hospice in Albany on September 14, 2018.  She was born October 12, 1940 in Albany, NY.  She was known to all of her friends and customers as Sam.  She was a longtime waitress and bartender at several local...

Mario John Dicristofaro, Sr.

Mario John Dicristofaro, Sr.

Sep 11, 2018

SCHENECTADY-

Mario John DiCristofaro, Sr., 84, of Schenectady passed away on September 11, 2018 surrounded by family and friends at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home.

Born in Schenectady on May 2, 1934, Mario was the son of the late Pasquale (Pat) and Nicoletta (Helen)...

Robert Johnston Ostrander

Robert Johnston Ostrander

Sep 7, 2018

EAST GREENBUSH-

Robert Johnston Ostrander, 94, of East Greenbush NY died September 7, 2018, in Troy NY.  Robert was born at home in Walden, NY on November 7, 1923.  He was the son of the late Clarence and Harriet Augusta Van Keuren Ostrander and brother of the...

Margaret Doyle Moxey

Margaret Doyle Moxey

Sep 5, 2018

Schenectady~

Margaret Doyle Moxey passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Kingsway Arms in Schenectady, NY at 96 years old.

Margaret was born in Thornliebank, Scotland to Michael and Mary Doyle on February 11, 1922.

She and Mark Moxey came to Schenectady with their children in 1954.  She...

Robert H. Maxwell

Robert H. Maxwell

Aug 31, 2018

Troy~

MAXWELL, Robert H. (Bob), 89, of 1023 Madison Avenue, Troy, NY, entered into eternal life on Friday, August 31, 2018.

He was the son Robert G. Maxwell and Mildred Hinman Maxwell. Besides his parents, Bob was also pre-deceased by his wife, Doris King Maxwell,...

Geraldine K. Berglas

Geraldine K. Berglas

Aug 23, 2018

CLIFTON PARK, NY

Geraldine (Gerry) Kenzie Berglas , 89, passed away on Thursday August 23, 2018 at Ellis Hospital.

She was born on October 13, 1928 in Johnson City, NY to the late  Helen Yursa Kenzie and...

Betty J. Engineri

Betty J. Engineri

Aug 15, 2018

Troy, NY

Betty Uline Engineri died at Albany Medical Center, at age 90. on August 15, 2018, after suffering a stroke a few days earlier.  Betty, a leap year baby, was born in Troy, NY, February 29, 1928, to Elizabeth...

Ida T. Hillander

Ida T. Hillander

Aug 15, 2018

Niskayuna- Ida T. Hillander, 94, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018.

Ida was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., daughter of the late Peter and Louisa Bura.

During World War II Ida worked for the US Army Corps of Engineers, in...

John Philip Anthony

John Philip Anthony

Jul 14, 2018

J.Philip Anthony of Glenville NY passed away July 14th peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving wife Christine, daughter Sandra and son David.

Phil was born in Pittsfield Massachusetts in 1935 and grew up in the small town of Hinsdale. He was a graduate of Pittsfield High School and excelled in drafting. He then attended Russell...

Peter John Smith

Peter John Smith

Jul 8, 2018

Peter J. Smith, 63, died peacefully on July 8, 2018 at the Hospice Inn with his beloved wife by his side.  He was one of four children born in Albany, NY to the late George W Smith and the late Maud Jessie (Davies) Smith.

Pete lived most...

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