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.

Warren William Woodberry

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Gabriel Anthony Suscietto

Gabriel Anthony Suscietto

Jan 19, 2017

Gabriel (Tony) Anthony Suscietto, 63 years young, slipped into eternal peace on Thursday January 19, 2017. His spirit has been released from his worn out body and he is now free to explore the universe. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Gabriel and Carmela Suscietto and predeceased by his sister, Nancy Lee Suscietto. Tony...

Douglas Evan Pritchard

Douglas Evan Pritchard

Jan 13, 2017

ALBANY Douglas Evan Pritchard, 69, passed away January 13, 2017, at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, under the care of The Community Hospice. Douglas was born in Liberty, N.Y., on March 10, 1947, to Evan A. Pritchard and Clara W. (Reissig) Pritchard. A creative mind, Douglas was a writer of poetry, plays and short stories, as well as a photographer who...

Robert Joseph Benedict

Robert Joseph Benedict

Jan 2, 2017

Schenectady Robert Joseph Benedict (Bob), 73, of Schenectady, died unexpectedly Monday, January 2, 2017, at home. Bob was born in Bath, NY, the son of J. Crandle Benedict and Frieda Benedict (Schauger) and brother to sisters Christine and Patty. He graduated from Campbell-Savona High School and Cornell University. He spent the majority of his career working in real property assessment,...

Lawrence David Glickman

Lawrence David Glickman

Jan 2, 2017

ALBANY Lawrence David Glickman, 72, of Albany, died unexpectedly at home on January 2, 2017. Survived by his two children Joseph and Rachel Glickman of Albany. Services are Private. Please sign the online guestbook.

Marilyn  Resnik

Marilyn Resnik

Dec 28, 2016

COLONIE Marilyn Resnik, age 86, died peacefully on December 28, 2016, at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on November 28, 1930, and raised in the Bronx, NY, Marilyn was the daughter of Philip and Lily Resnik. A graduate of Queens College, she went on to earn a Master's Degree in Library Science at C.W. Post University in Old...

Rosemarie A. Pasanen

Rosemarie A. Pasanen

Dec 28, 2016

Wynantskill - Rosemarie A. Pasanen, 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 with her family by her side. She was born in Watervliet in 1920 to the late John Leonard and Mary Kelly. She was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and the College of Saint Rose. She is predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Wilho...

Jonathan  Fairbanks

Jonathan Fairbanks

Dec 25, 2016

Jonathan Fairbanks, 67, of Clifton Park died at St. Peter's Hospice Inn on December 25, 2016. Jonathan was born in Orangeburg, NY to Russell N. Fairbanks and Rachel (Fain) Fairbanks. He received his B.A. in history from Rutgers University in 1973. He graduated from Columbia University's School of Law in 1977. While at Columbia, Jonathan served as editor of the...

Margaret B. Cunningham

Margaret B. Cunningham

Dec 24, 2016

Schenectady Margaret Barnes Cunningham, age 97, died on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2016 at home after a long illness. Mrs. Cunningham was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY to Eloise Banks Barnes and Kenneth Edgerton Barnes. She was educated in Brooklyn Public Schools, Hampton Institute, Howard University, and SUNY Albany. She married James Frederic Cunningham in December 1943. In 1953,...

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