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.
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.
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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...
William F. End, Jr.
Apr 15, 2018
William F. End, Jr., 92, died Sunday, April 15, at Samaritan Hospital. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late William F. Sr. and Mabel Hislop End, and husband of the late June E. End.
He had resided in Troy all of his life...
Ulrich Hans Czapski
Apr 12, 2018
Ulrich H. Czapski died April 12, 2018 at his home near Voorheesville, NY. He was born in Munich, Germany on July 15, 1925. He studied in Germany and Sweden and obtained a doctorate in natural science (Dr. rer. nat.) in 1953. In 1954 he married Renate K. Leitl. They lived in Germany, Brazil, Pakistan, and England while Ulrich worked...
William J. Franolich
Apr 7, 2018
Delanson, NY
William J. Franolich
William "Bill" J. Franolich, 76 died on April 7, 2018 at home after a courageous battle with cancer.
Bill was a US Navy veteran and had a long career as a...
Roseann Groncki
Apr 6, 2018
Schenectady, NY
Roseann Martorana Groncki, 57 of McClellan Street, died suddenly at home on Friday, April 6, 2018.
Born in Kingston, NY she is the daughter of Helen VanDerMark Martorana of Liberty, MO and the late...
Alice M. Lansing
Apr 5, 2018
Alice Mae Lansing passed away on Thursday April 5, 2018.
A memorial celebration is planned for Mother's Day.
Donations in Alice's name may be made to the Hudson-Mohawk Humane Society.
With much appreciation we thank the Hospice and Samaritan Hospital staff...
Bonnie M. Cook
Mar 31, 2018
Cohoes, NY
Bonnie M. Cook, 62, went to eternal rest on Saturday March 31, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.
Bonnie was born on January 9, 1956 in Troy NY. She was the daughter of the late Daniel Cook Sr. and...
Ronald William Holman
Mar 22, 2018
TROY, NY
Ronald William Holman, 74, passed away on March 22, 2018 under the loving care of his daughter Heidi Lee Holman surrounded by family and friends. Born in Troy, NY he was the son of the late Paul E. Holman and Lillian Oliver (King). He was a US Navy Veteran...
Richard J. Loffler
Mar 19, 2018
Richard Loffler died on March 19, 2018 at Albany Medical Center. He was a life-long smoker who died of small cell lung cancer. Richard was born in Massena, New York to Bertha and John Loffler on July 26, 1950. He is predeceased by his parents and his brother, Gary Loffler. He is survived by his sisters:...
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