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.
Karen E. Hosley
Apr 8, 2019
Karen E.Hosley, 67, Averill Park went peacefully to heaven with her family by her side on Monday April 8, 2019. Â Born in Troy, NY on January 2, 1952, she was raised in Mechanicville and predeceased by her mother & father, Elaine & Frederick Hosley.
Karen graduated from Mechanicville High School class of 1970. Â She married Raymond Buchholz...
Sally M. Loucks
Apr 5, 2019
Wynantskill, NY
Sally M. Loucks, 76, of Wynantskill, was born on August 16, 1942 in Bennington, VT. She passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2019 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn in Albany, NY, with her loving family at her...
Carolyn P. Webber
Apr 4, 2019
Carolyn Lois Perkins Webber (known to her family as Nook and Lyn), 94, died peacefully on April 4, 2019 in Troy, New York.
Carolyn was the daughter of Andrew Herschel and Caroline Bender Perkins.  She was born in Berlin, NY, the youngest of eight siblings.  Her mother...
Jeanne M. Palmer
Mar 31, 2019
Jeanne Annette Miller Palmer was born on June 25, 1923 in Utica, NY to Maybelle and Ralph Miller. The family relocated to Delmar when Jeanne was a girl, and she spent her entire lifetime in the area. After graduating from Bethlehem Central High School, she attended the State University at Plattsburgh and the University...
Patricia A. Waters
Mar 22, 2019
Rotterdam, NY
Patricia "Patty" Waters died unexpectedly in her home on March 22, 2019 in Rotterdam, NY. She was 66. Patricia was born on September 29, 1952. She graduated from Schalmont HIgh School in 1970. Patricia is survived by her...
Shirley J. Williams
Mar 17, 2019
Schenectady, NY
Shirley J Williams, 75, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away at Ellis Hospital on Sunday, March 17, 2019.
She was born in Schoharie on March 31, 1944 but lived most of her life in Schenectady. She...
N Maurice Jones
Mar 13, 2019
N MAURICE 'MOE"JONES BORN IN BROOKLYN, NY ON AUGUST 29, 1961 DIED IN TROY, NY ON MARCH 13, 2019. HE WAS 57 YEARS OLD. MAURICE MOVED WITH HIS PARENTS AND SISTER SONJIA TO ALBANY, NYIN MAY, 1966 WHERE HE ATTENDED ST PATRICKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UNTIL GRADE 3 AND LATER TRANSFERRED TO PS 14. IN...
Linda S. Issac
Mar 9, 2019
The retail world lost its best shopper on March 9, 2019. Â At age 77, Linda Isaac of Troy, passed peacefully with her daughter and son-in-law by her side after a long illness. Â In her last week, she shared details with her family of the upcoming cruise she...
William G. Rosano, Jr.
Mar 1, 2019
Albany, NY
William G Rosano Jr. passed away peacefully at home on the evening of March 1, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones.
If you knew...
Mary Blair
Feb 18, 2019
Albany, NY
Mary Blair née Motta passed away on Monday, February 18, in her home in Albany at 64 years old. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Stephen Blair of Scarborough, Maine; daughter Leigh Widjeskog and her husband Jared of Stuyvesant; step-daughter Stephanie Blair and her husband Asher Boggioni of Portland, Oregon; daughter Alexandra Cummings and her husband Ryan Kenney...
Arthur W. Parkes
Feb 17, 2019
Greenville, NY
Arthur William Parkes "Art", 88, of Greenville NY died on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the VA Hospital.  He was born in Brooklyn NY July 17, 1930 to the late Walter and Dorothy (Keane) Parkes.
Arthur proudly served...
Thomas Kello
Jan 22, 2019
Troy, NY
Thomas Kello, born in Brooklyn, lived in Port Washington, and then Troy, New York died peacefully of heart disease at home on January 22, 2019.
Claudia Marie Martin
Jan 17, 2019
Claudia Marie Martin "Ma" (née Birch) age 68 passed away unexpectedly on January 17th, 2019 after a brief illness. Claudia was born on May 24th, 1950 to parents Mildred and Warren Birch Sr. in Albany, NY.
Claudia was a trained Nurses Assistant, EKG technician and co-owner of the restaurant Cee Cee's Chicken and deli on Albany St...
Kenneth G. Gauvreau
Jan 12, 2019
Pattersonville, NY
Kenneth G. Gauvreau
It is with great sadness that the family of Ken announces his passing on January 12, 2019 at Albany Medical Center. Ken will forever be in the hearts...
Michael Ralph Gleason
Jan 10, 2019
Michael Ralph Gleason, 80, of Albany, died on January 10, 2019. Michael was born on December 26 th , 1938 in Rochester, and grew up in Wellsville, NY. He served in the US Army from 1961 to 1963. Michael was married to Rita Rhoades Gleason in 1964 until her death in 1999. Michael and...
Kathleen A. Turnbull
Jan 10, 2019
Amsterdam, NY
Kathleen (Morin) Turnbull, 65, of Amsterdam, formerly of Biddeford Maine, passed away January 10th at Mountain Valley Hospice.
She is survived by two children,...
John M. Pepper
Jan 5, 2019
Troy, NY
John Melvin Pepper, 61, passed away on January 5, 2019, while in hospice care at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY, after a prolonged illness.
Patricia E. Ross
Jan 5, 2019
Rotterdam, NY
Patricia "Honey" Ross, 88, at rest Saturday, January 5, 2019. Born in Rotterdam Junction, Patricia was the daughter of the late Robert and Georgianna Dailey French.
She was a graduate of Woestina High School. She retired from the...
Ruth Emily Pedersen
Jan 3, 2019
Acra, NY
Ruth Emily (Lounsbury) Pedersen, 88, of Acra, passed away, January 3, 2019. Daughter of the late John and Bessie Lounsbury, she was also predeceased by her loving husband, Fred "Bob", sister Virginia Colton, and great-grandson William Yager IV.
Nancy Jean St. Pierre
Jan 1, 2019
Nancy Jean Brophy (Radliff, St. Pierre) Born January 20th 1964 passed away January 1st 2019 after losing her fight with cancer. Nancy was a natural story teller, artist, and all around crafty person. She could do anything she set her mind to do. She had an incredible sense of humor. She was bold, strong, fierce, funny, and had a...
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