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 Joseph Rositzke

William Joseph Rositzke

Aug 22, 2015

Husband, Father, Businessman, Entrepreneur, Farmer, Sportsman, Gardener William Joseph Rositzke, 77, of Catskill, NY & Ft. Myers Beach, FL passed peacefully to the nether in the early morning hours on August 22, 2015 at home with his family nearby. He decided to discontinue his dialysis treatments earlier in the week due to mounting health problems and loss of quality of...

Kurt William Soloski

Kurt William Soloski

Aug 2, 2015

Ushers, NY- Kurt William Soloski, 69, of Ushers, New York, passed away at home with family on Sunday, August 2, 2015 following a courageous fight with lung cancer. Kurt, the son of William J. Soloski and Edith Butler Soloski, was born June 11, 1946 in Amsterdam, New York and lived in Mechanicville and then in Ushers, New York. A 1965...

Michael G. Smith

Michael G. Smith

Aug 1, 2015

Albany, NY- Michael G. Smith died peacefully on August 1, 2015 after a brief illness. Mike was one of four children born in England to George A. Smith, a World War II decorated veteran (predeceased) and Maud Jessie (Davies) Smith (predeceased). He moved to the United States after World War II and lived most of his life in Albany, NY....

Susan Braun Dembling

Susan Braun Dembling

Jul 31, 2015

Voorheesville, NY- Susan Braun Dembling, 57, passed away suddenly on July 31 at her home in Voorheesville, NY. She graduated from both Bethlehem Central High School and St. Rose College, Albany, NY. Susan was an electron microscopist with the Wadsworth Center, before leaving to raise her family. She subsequently had a successful career with The Pampered Chef as she achieved...

Diane L. Walker

Diane L. Walker

Jul 30, 2015

Esperance, NY- Diane L. Walker, 66, died on July 30, 2015 in Esperance, NY. Born on Aug. 1, 1948, in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Walter & Dorothy Scholz. Growing up she attended Centre Glenville United Methodist Church, and enjoyed being a member of the local Girl Scouts. Diane graduated in 1966 from Scotia-Glenville HS, and...

Ann J. Bradley

Ann J. Bradley

Jul 24, 2015

Albany, NY- Ann J. Bradley, 66, of Albany, died at her home on Friday evening, July 24, 2015 after battling cancer. Her loving family was by her side. Ann was born in Buffalo, NY on November 13, 1948. She was the daughter of the late John & Helen (Wanat) Klima. A graduate of St. Mary's High School, Ann has lived...

Kenneth H. Bruce

Kenneth H. Bruce

Jul 23, 2015

Schenectady-Kenneth Howard Bruce, 79, of VanVranken Avenue, Schenectady, passed away Thursday July 23, 2015 at St. Peter's Hospital after a long illness. Born in Cobleskill, he worked at Service Linen Supply for 30 plus years. Survivors include his Brother's; Chester Bruce of Schenectady (Connie Bruce); Walter Bruce of Schenectady (Jackie Bruce); daughter's; Kathleen Bruce of Schenectady (Chris Stack); Debbie Fazzone...

Otto F. Hilbert, Jr.

Otto F. Hilbert, Jr.

Jul 20, 2015

Cohoes, NY- Otto F. Hilbert, Jr. (affectionately known as "Uncle Otto") age 87, of Cohoes and formerly of Menands, passed peacefully on July 20, 2015 at the Eddy Village Green. He was predeceased by his wife, Alyce, his parents, Otto F. and Lillian (Gerdelmann) Hilbert, Sr., as well as his sisters: Evelyn Cote and Arlene Hilbert. He is survived by...

David  Jenkins

David Jenkins

Jul 20, 2015

Albany, NY- David Jenkins, 61, of Albany died unexpectedly at his home on July 20th. Service at 5pm Tuesday, July 28th at Mt. Olive Southern Missionary Baptist Church, 236 N. Pearl St., Albany. A complete obituary will follow soon, please check back regularly.

Joan  Muscanell

Joan Muscanell

Jul 9, 2015

Schenectady, NY- Joan Muscanell, 96, of Schenectady went to be beautiful in heaven as she was on earth on July 9, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Joan was born on August 5, 1918 in Schaghticoke, NY. She was the daughter of the late William and Anna Geier. She was the wife of the late Patsy "Put" Muscanell....

David Walter Leach

David Walter Leach

Jul 1, 2015

Albany, NY- David Walter Leach, 64, resident of Albany passed away July 1, 2015 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital with family at his bedside. He was born on September 15, 1950 in Poughkeepsie, NY, son of Sherman Douglas and Margaret Gray Leach. He graduated from Arlington High School in 1968 and attended Vassar Brothers Hospital School of...

Faith L. Bernosky

Faith L. Bernosky

Jun 29, 2015

WATERFORD, NY- Faith L. Bernosky, 63, of Waterford, died at her home on Monday, June 29, 2015 after battling cancer. A daughter of the late George Hazlett and Edith Joyce Gallup, Faith was born in Yonkers, NY on August 12, 1951. She graduated from Lyman Memorial High School and was employed for a time at Cedar Terrace in Cairo, NY....

Daniel M. Dingley

Daniel M. Dingley

Jun 27, 2015

DANIEL M. DINGLEY GREEN ISLAND, NY- Daniel M. Dingley, 66, of Green Island, died on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Samaritan Hospital Hospice Unit. Born in Troy, NY, Daniel was the son of the late Claude and Lillian Dingley. He was a graduate of Healty High School, and retired from NYS Tax & Finance. Daniel grew up and enjoyed...

Elizabeth  Cammisa

Elizabeth Cammisa

Jun 19, 2015

CAMMISA, ELIZABETH (BETTE) DELMAR - Bette Cammisa died June 19th at the age of 93 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. Born to Frank and Antoinette Terilli in Torrington, CT, she ushered in the New Year on December 31, 1921 at 11:00 pm. Bette is survived by her husband of 67 years, Romeo, originally from Waterbury CT., and daughters Laura-Ann (Jeffrey...

Josette Fitzgerald Melita

Josette Fitzgerald Melita

Jun 17, 2015

Gloversville, NY- Josette FitzGerald Melita ("Grandmere"), of Gloversville, then Guilderland, NY, passed away Wednesday, June 17th 2015 at St. Peter's Hospital just a few days before her 96th birthday. Born a U.S. citizen at the American Hospital in Paris, France, she was the daughter of the late Timothy FitzGerald and Yvonne (Moser) FitzGerald. She was predeceased by her husband Dr....

Patricia Ann Miller

Patricia Ann Miller

Jun 2, 2015

Huntsville, Alabama- Patricia Ann Miller, 76, of Huntsville, Alabama, dies June 2nd, 2015. She was a long time resident of Schenectady, NY, with many great years at Price Chopper. Survived by a son, James Miller (Shirley), 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 3 loving sisters Phyllis Mazzotti, Lilian Donovan and Judy Hennessey. Preceded in death by her loving husband Seward Francis...

Arnita Dolores Branch

Arnita Dolores Branch

May 26, 2015

Arnita Delores Branch 79 of Schenectady, NY, departed this life on May 26, 2015. She leaves to cherish her memory a loving and devoted daughter Michelle Branch-Riley, sons Vernon Branch, Arthur L. Branch , Mark V. Branch and Clifford (Betty) Lawrence, preceded in death by a daughter Valda M. Branch and sons Vraden Branch and Kirk B Harris. Along with...

Robert George Englebach

Robert George Englebach

May 14, 2015

Robert George Englebach died peacefully at home in Burnt Hills, NY on Thursday, May 14, 2015 from pancreatic cancer. Son of the late Irene and George Englebach, he was born and raised in Lebanon, PA. He graduated from Lebanon Catholic High School in 1957 and from Villanova University in 1961 with a Bachelor of Electric Engineering degree. He began his...

Carol Ann (Knapp) Boucher

Carol Ann (Knapp) Boucher

Apr 29, 2015

Carol Ann Boucher (Knapp), 68, of Guilderland, NY passed away on Wednesday, April 29th 2015 surrounded by her family at the Hospice Inn at St Peter's Hospital. Carol was born in Albany, NY on Jan 28, 1947 to the late Chester & Eleanor (Couchman) Knapp. Predeceased by her Sister and Brother n law Ethel and Victor Scheidel. Loving and devoted...

Margaret M. Mayo

Margaret M. Mayo

Apr 23, 2015

Margaret M. Mayo, 82, of Schoharie, passed away on April 23, 2015 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on May 9, 1932 in County Mayo, Ireland to Darby Mills and Bridget (Mullarky) Mills. Margaret was a proud wife, sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a homemaker when her kids were young. She then...

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