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.
Philip B. Oates
May 5, 2017
Philip B. Oates
Rotterdam - Philip B. Oates, age 68, of Rotterdam, NY, passed away suddenly on May 5, 2017. Born on March 5, 1949 in Greenfield, MA, Phil was the son of the late Ernest J. Oates and Janice E. Moody.
He graduated from Greenfield HS, Greenfield, MA, and went on to earn a...
Brenda Susan Lengyel Quirk
May 4, 2017
Brenda Susan Lengyel (Quirk) 50 passed away peacefully Thursday, May 4, in her sleep.
She was born to Paul (deceased) & Mae Lengyel, April 1 1967, in Albany, N.Y. Brenda graduated from Guilderland HS in 1985 and received a BA in Business from North County Community College in Saranac Lake, N.Y.
Brenda was employed as...
Edwin E. Mccleary
Apr 29, 2017
Edwin E. McCleary of Latham passed away on Saturday April 29th at St.Peters hospice after a long illness. He is predeceased by his wife Doris J. McCleary and son Daniel E McCleary.
He is survived by his daughters, Bonnie J McCleary, Lorrie J McCleary Kathleen R. McCleary and Sarah K. McCleary (Hayes).
He is also...
Flora M. Larkin
Apr 24, 2017
Scotia
Flora Larkin passed away Monday April 24, 2017. Flora was born on January 26, 1931 in the Bronx to Myles and Mary Alley and moved to Queens where she attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel Elementary School, and Julia Richmond High School in Manhattan. She married James on February 27, 1949 and raised a...
Frances E. Luraas
Apr 19, 2017
Frances E. Luraas, 81, of Brunswick/Troy NY, passed away peacefully at her home on April 19, 2017 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Montreal, Canada on April 29, 1935 and remained until her early 20's. She then became a US Naturalized Citizen in the early 60's. Fran loved and enjoyed every moment with her...
Earl Davis
Apr 17, 2017
Earl Davis 94, of Schenectady NY, husband of 70 years to Peg Davis (who died 2.15.17), passed away peacefully on Monday, April 17, 2017, at Ellis Hospital, in Schenectady. Born in Albany on November 26, 1922, he was a veteran of World War II, who proudly served his country in the Pacific Theater. Earl was a well-known business man in...
Alvin K. Fossner
Mar 22, 2017
Alvin K. Fossner, 93, passed away March 22 at the Eddy Village Green in Cohoes. Born in Worcester MA, he was a music educator who taught in the South Colonie Schools in the early 1960's and then had a 30-year career teaching college at Jersey City (NJ) University and Columbia University Teacher's College. He left a musical legacy of a...
Diana Waite
Mar 21, 2017
Diana Waite, "Diane", 70, passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Born in Albany, NY on June 23, 1946 Diane was the beloved daughter of Georgia (Lumpkin) Childress, and the late Nebraska Brace. She was also the beloved stepdaughter of Anne Marie Brace. She was a graduate of Phillip...
Warren William Woodberry
Mar 4, 2017
Warren William Woodberry, 50, passed away on March 4, 2017 at Albany Medical Center. He was the husband of Kinyetta Woodberry. They shared four years of partnership and were married for one year and nine months before his untimely passing. Warren was born in Glen Cove, NY. He was the son of Ralph Woodberry and Jeanette Woodberry (Davis). He graduated...
Edwin Samuel Myers, Jr.
Mar 1, 2017
TROY Edwin Samuel Myers Jr., 81, passed away on March 1, 2017 at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Ed was born on December 9, 1935 in Albany, NY to the late Edwin S. Myers and Ann Weinberg Myers. He graduated from the Albany Academy where he excelled in sports and went on to Colgate...
Cole E. Bryant
Feb 28, 2017
Cole Edward Bryant passed away on February 28, 2017 at the age of 30. A graduate of Scotia-Glenville High School with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from the University at Buffalo, he was a man who never stopped learning about diverse subjects including philosophy and religion, art and creativity, and scientific topics and developments. He enjoyed a philosophical discussion, had...
Donald Lee Artis
Feb 22, 2017
ALBANY Donald Lee Artis, beloved father, brother and son passed away peacefully on February 22, 2017, at the age of 61. He was born in Albany on April 12, 1955. Donald graduated from Phillip Schuyler High School and proceeded to work at local utility and transportation companies. Donald was a devoted and faithful member of Wilborn Temple First COGIC in...
Leonard W. Lohmeyer
Feb 20, 2017
Pattersonville, NY Leonard "Lenny" Lohmeyer died suddenly on Monday, February 20, 2017 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Amsterdam, NY, to Ernest and Lucille Grandshaw Lohmeyer. Lenny grew up in Scotia and was a graduate of Scotia Glenville High School in 1976. He was employed as a highly skilled Facility Specialist. Lenny had a contagious laugh and was an avid hunter...
Marguerite "Peg" Davis
Feb 15, 2017
SCHENECTADY Marguerite "Peg" Davis, 89 of Schenectady, the beloved wife of 70 years to Earl Davis, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at The Capital Living Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre, in Schenectady. Born in Esperance on January 8, 1928, Peg loved golf, travel, playing cards, and above all else her family. She is survived by her husband, Earl;...
Dorothy Frances (Lasher) Probst
Feb 12, 2017
SCHENECTADY Dorothy Lasher Probst, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 12 at Capital Living and Rehabilitation Centre, Schenectady, NY. She was born on November 21, 1925 in Hudson, NY to the late Leon Lasher and Margret Guisler of Tivoli, NY. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was predeceased by her sister Marion Blakeman of Jacksonville, FL. Dorothy graduated in...
Chester H. Harvey
Feb 10, 2017
Niskayuna - Chester H. Harvey, 94, died peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2017. Born in Clinton, Massachusetts on June 18, 1922, Chet was the son of Charles and Myrtle Harvey. Growing up in a small town Chet developed a love of the outdoors: playing ice hockey on local ponds, skiing on nearby hills, and hiking in summer with friends and...
Dr. Bojana "Boji" Jordan
Feb 1, 2017
ALBANY Dr. Bojana "Boji" Jordan, 86, passed away on Wednesday, February 1st, 2017, at Saint Peter's Hospital in Albany. Born on June 19th, 1930 in the rural Transkei region of South Africa to the late, Matthew and Esther (Nomvumbi) Jordan, he was the second of eight children. Revolutionary, activist, educator, doctor of Philosophy and the Humanities, author, poet, playwright...dear friend...
Brian J. O'Connor
Feb 1, 2017
Troy, NY Brian James O'Connor passed away suddenly in Troy, N Y of natural causes. He was born on December 31st, 1965 in Hanover, NH, to the late John and Elizabeth O'Connor. As a winter baby, he seemed impervious to the cold for the remainder of his life. He served honorably in the United States Army and at the time...
Reginald J. Harrell
Jan 31, 2017
Reginald J. Harrell, 66, of Schenectady passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Born in Troy, NY, Reginald lived most of his life in Schenectady. He was a graduate of Colonie Central High School and Baldwin Wallace University. He was a longtime employee for Living Resources in Albany as a Rehab Specialist. Reginald...
Marylou D. Erdman
Jan 24, 2017
NISKAYUNA~ Marylou Erdman of Niskayuna passed away peacefully and with loving family present on Tuesday January 24, 2017. Marylou was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on October 23, 1927, was married to Donald Erdman more than 60 years, and leaves two sons, John, who resides in Boston and Bill, in San Jose, CA. She made many lifetime friends at Cornell University,...
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