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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Jean Catherine Juers
Apr 22, 2015
Clifton Park, NY- Jean C. Juers, 79, of Clifton Park, NY passed away peacefully after her courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday April 22, 2015. Jean was born February 29, 1936 in the Bronx, NY. She was predeceased by her husband Donald, her identical twin sister Joan, and her brothers Teddy and Freddy. She is survived by her partner Leonard...
Helen Berrian
Apr 9, 2015
Helen Berrian Guilderland, New York Helen Berrian, 88, passed away on April 9, 2015 at St. Peters Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Samuel S Berrian. She is survived by her daughters; Colleen Guzzo (Mario) of Guilderland and Diane Hart (David) of Amsterdam; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. There will be no public services, other than...
Charmaine Lea (Curry) Hutcheson
Apr 8, 2015
CHARMAINE LEA (CURRY) HUTCHESON (1953-2015) GALWAY – Charmaine C. Hutcheson passed away the morning of April 8 with her family by her side at her home on the hill in East Galway after a valiant battle against cancer. She was 62. Born March of 1953 in Youngstown, Ohio, Charmaine was raised by a lieutenant commander in the United States Navy...
Walter Charles Fay
Apr 6, 2015
Guilderland Center, NY- Walter Charles Fay, 76, of Guilderland Center, passed on April 6, 2015 following a sudden illness. Walter is survived by his children Laurie A. Fay, Christy J. Fay and Scott J. Fay, his grandchildren: Spencer Lawson, Samantha Fay and Scott "Blue" Fay, Jr. Walter is also survived by a sister Irene (Russ) Peck as well as beloved...
Kathleen E. Shannon
Mar 28, 2015
Kathleen E. Shannon CLIFTON PARK- Kathleen E. "Kandy" Shannon, 66, of Clifton Park passed away peacefully on March 28, 2015 surrounded by her beloved family. Kandy was born in Troy, NY, the second of ten children of the late John and Joan Shannon. She received her BS in Science and MS in Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Kandy remained deeply...
William Thomas Little
Mar 26, 2015
Altamont, NY- William Thomas "Bill" Little, 74, of Altamont, died unexpectedly on Thursday March 26, 2015. Bill was born in Johnstown, New York on September 8, 1940, son of the late Samuel T. Little and Genevieve Kasak Little. Bill was a long time resident of Scotia-Glenville, but has resided in Altamont for the last several years. He was educated in...
Bobby Lee Anderson
Feb 21, 2015
Schenectady, NY- Bobby Lee "Robert" Anderson Bobby Lee "Robert" Anderson, 60, of Schenectady died at his home on the evening of February 21st, 2015, following a long illness. His loving family was by his side. Bobby Lee is survived by his loving mother Mary Anderson, his son Terence Anderson, four brothers, five sisters and a host of family members and...
Dr. James F. Cunningham, M.D.
Feb 16, 2015
Dr. James F. Cunningham , 12/6/1918 to 2/16/2015 James F. Cunningham, born on December 6, 1918, in New York, NY, was the oldest of five children. He received his Bachelors of Science degree from City College in New York and his Medical Degree from Howard University Medical School. In 1942, he married Margaret Barnes of Brooklyn, NY. During the Korean...
Howard Lindsay Goold
Feb 10, 2015
Howard Lindsay Goold of Schenectady, NY- Howard L. Goold suffered a massive heart attack and died on February 10, 2015 at the age of 57. He resided in Schenectady. Mr. Goold is survived by his sister Sara Goold Horne and brother-in-law, Rev. Edward C. Horne of Westport CT; nephews David Merchant of New York City, Mark E. Wood of Johnstown,...
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