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.
Marilyn Ruth Riganti
Jul 3, 2018
East Greenbush, NY
Marilyn Ruth (McGinnis) Riganti died suddenly July 3, 2018 from complications related to Parkinson's Disease. Having lived most of her adult life in the Capital District, in recent years she...
Alan G. Baldwin
Jul 2, 2018
Clifton Park, NY
Alan G. Baldwin, 71, formerly of Clifton Park, passed away July 2, 2018 at the Schenectady Center following a long illness. He was born in New Haven CT, relocating to NY as a child. Alan was a...
David B. Bailey
Jun 28, 2018
Selkirk, NY
David B. Bailey, age 77 passed away on June 28, 2018 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
David was predeceased by...
Helen Virginiabell Newhouse
Jun 14, 2018
Helen Virginiabell Andrews Newhouse
Rotterdam, NY
Helen Newhouse passed away on June 14, 2018, at the age of 97 (just short of her goal of living to 100).
Helen was born in Terre...
Jessica M. Schultheis
Jun 13, 2018
Schenectady, NY
Jessica M. Schultheis, 40 lost her long battle with addiction on Wednesday morning, June 13, 2018.
She was born in Schenectady, on April 6,...
Salvatore Dominic Osso
Jun 6, 2018
Salvatore Dominic (Anthony) Osso, age 69 went home to be with God on June 6, 2018 surrounded by love, with his wife Patricia Osso (Schlesier) by his side at Saratoga Hospital.  He was born October 14, 1948 in Jamaica Queens, New York to Frances and Anthony Osso.  From his birth to his death on...
N. Michael Murphy
Jun 5, 2018
N. Michael Murphy, 87, died on June 5, surrounded by love. Michael lived his life large—enthusiastic and outspoken, quirky, irreverent, passionate teacher and explorer of ideas, lover of music and beauty and the delicious flavors of life.
Born in Manchester,...
Douglas James Goodhue
Jun 2, 2018
Douglas "Doc" James Goodhue, born April 10, 1943, died peacefully due to complications from heart and kidney disease on June 2nd.  He was in the loving presence of his life partner, Diana Wilson, and daughters Dana Jacobson-Goodhue and Joya Goodhue. Doug was the second son of James and Margaret Goodhue of Long Island,...
William Ketzer
Jun 2, 2018
Dear Family and friends,
"Billy the Bull"would like you all to know that he has moved on to a beautiful home where there is no more pain or suffering. He is standing strong taking the hands of his mother, Erma...
Michael Francis Nadeau
May 30, 2018
Michael Francis Nadeau, 65, formerly of Carman Road, Schenectady, returned to his heavenly home on May 30, 2018 after a valiant battle with a chronic illness. His devotion to family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle, and ultimately gave him peace.
Michael...
Margaret Mary Schaller
May 26, 2018
Margaret M. Schaller died May 26, 2018 at the V.A. Hospital in Albany, NY, following
a brief illness. She was born July 16, 1921 in Manchester, CT to parents Thomas Henry
McCartan and Honora Theresa McCartan.
Dolores Archer-Robbins
May 24, 2018
Dolores Archer-Robbins, 65, passed away on May 24, 2018 at St. Peter's Hospital.
She was born in Troy, NY the daughter of the late George Archer and June Kessler Archer.
Dolores worked for 40 years for the State of New...
Margaret M. Romand
May 16, 2018
Albany, NY – Romand, Margaret "Maggie" - Margaret (deGonzague) Romand, 80, of Colonie, died peacefully, May 16, 2018, with her son and daughter, and feline companions, Tami and Angel, at her side. Born in Nassau, NY, Margaret was the daughter of the late Loretta (Lachance) and Antonio deGonzague. She was predeceased by her beloved...
Angela K. Giles
May 5, 2018
Lake Placid, NY
Angela Kristine (DeBenedetto) Giles, 48, of Lake Placid, NY, entered into eternal life on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters Hospital in Albany, after a courageous 10 year battle with breast cancer.
...
Jean Russell
May 3, 2018
Jean Russell, 77, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2018 while a resident at St. Mary's Hospice & Palliative Care in Amsterdam, NY. Born in Burlington, VT in 1940, she was a long-time resident of Fulton County, NY.
Jean was a magnet for children and animals,...
Zofia A. Jaremko
Apr 27, 2018
Albany, NY
Zofia Jaremko (Sophie) died in St. Peter's Hospice, Albany, on April 27, at age 93. She had moved to Albany just weeks before, from Fort Myers, Florida.
She had just started enjoying her new community at Atria Delmar Place...
Kenneth W. Smith
Apr 22, 2018
On Sunday, April 22, 2018, Kenneth W. Smith Jr, 64, of Albany, NY, passed peacefully in his sleep. Son of Kenneth W. Smith Sr. and Anna Baggett Smith. Husband of Doreen (Dodi) Smith. Father of Gregory, Melissa and Ian Smith. Enjoyed his 7 grandchildren; Danae, Brandon, Colin, Callie, Marley, Madison and Riley Smith.
Aurea Evarista Carter Cotto
Apr 20, 2018
Aurea Evarista Carter Cotto passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018, at the Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Schenectady, New York.  She was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, on June 3, 1922, to Cristino Cotto and Eduvigis Ortiz.  "Vari", as she was known, was the fifth of six children of this marriage.  ...
Julie A. Tanner
Apr 20, 2018
Julie Ann Tanner, 64, of Niskayuna, peacefully went into the loving arms of our Eternal Savior, Jesus Christ, in the early morning hours of Friday April 20 at Ellis Hospital.
Born in Schenectady on June 23, 1953; Julie went to Linton High School, then attended Schenectady County Community College from 1972...
Kathleen E. Timber
Apr 18, 2018
Kathleen Elaine Timber, 87, of Troy, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2018, after a brief illness. In accordance with her wishes, there are no services planned.
Known to most as "Kay" or "Shorty,"Â her diverse and entrepreneurial career choices included traveling with the O.C. Buck...
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