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.
Doris M. Glass
Feb 17, 2014
ALBANY- DORIS M. GLASS Born November 24, 1932. Location Danville, Virginia. Passed away on February 17, 2014. Doris met her beloved husband in 6th grade at PS 15 Albany, NY. They married on April 24 1952, and were happily married for 62 years. She was a faithful servant of Jehovah from 1963 until her passing. She is survived by her...
Jolene Alexandra Mcewan
Feb 16, 2014
CASTLETON JOLENE ALEXANDRA McEWAN- Beloved daughter, sister, mother, born May 16, 1981 died February 16, 2014 at her home in Castleton. A time of remembrance, and farewell at the Canaan Firehouse at 2126 Rt. 295, Canaan, NY 12029, will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2014, between noon and 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made...
Richard J. Sniffen, Jr.
Feb 6, 2014
Richard J. Sniffen, Jr., 59, of Middleburgh died on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Albany Medical Center following a brief illness. Richard was born in Ossining, NY to Richard J. Sniffen, Sr. and Mary Jane Sciamatore. Richard grew up in Peekskill, NY and attended Walter Panas High School and Lakeland High School. Richard was a member of MEVAC and a...
Henry J. P. Thurnau
Feb 6, 2014
Henry John Patrick Thurnau died peacefully at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center on February 6, 2014 after an 8 month battle with cancer. Henry was born in Teaneck, New Jersey on March 17, 1950, son of the late Henry J. Thurnau Jr. and Helen M. Thurnau. Henry grew up in New Milford, NJ and was a graduate of New...
William John Heise
Feb 6, 2014
William John Heise September 20, 1955 – February 6, 2014 Written from the heart of his daughter, Jessica. My father William John Heise has left us to go to the big fishing pond in the sky. He was born September 20, 1955 to George and Catherine Heise. He was raised and lived many years in the towns of Meco and...
Philip Wayne Michalski
Jan 30, 2014
Philip Wayne Michalski was born May 22, 1958 and passed away suddenly on January 30th, 2014. He was 55 years old and resided for most of his life in Feura Bush New York. He is survived by his brothers Steven Michalski, Mark and wife Sue Michalski and their children: Alisha, Kristen, and Stephanie. He is also survived by his brother...
Arthur William Friese
Jan 29, 2014
Arthur W. Friese, 83, of Lenox Avenue, Albany, NY passsed away peacefully at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Arthur was born in Buffalo, NY. He proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Coast Guard, from 1950 to 1953. He was employed by the State of New York as a Clerk in the Dept....
Martin Mcnab
Dec 5, 2013
Martin (Marty) W. McNab, 61, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2013 after a courageous battle against cancer. Born in Albany, N.Y., he was a lifelong resident of the capital region. Marty is the father of McKenzie McNab, the pride and joy of his life; beloved son of Shirley McNab; and brother of Ann (Eric) Marsh and Keith McNab. Marty...
Cynthia J. Launder
Nov 14, 2013
In loving memory of Cynthia J. Launder who passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 14, 2013, after a long illness. A brave and loving mother of two girls and three granddaughters that brought her love and joy everyday and family and friends that loved her endlessly. She was a free spirit that spent years in California...
Alan F. Varan
Nov 8, 2013
Alan F Varan, passed on Friday, November 8, 2013, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 64, after a brave fight with cancer. Born in Brooklyn, New York on April 7, 1949. He graduated from Bishop Ford HS, in Brooklyn,NY and studied at Pace University in NYC. He was employed with the NYC Transit Authority. Alan loved to...
Clark Walter Cyphers
Oct 28, 2013
Clark Walter Cyphers, born June 12, 1928; died October 28, 2013. Clark grew up on Swan Street in Scotia with his parents, Edna and Walter, and his 3 sisters, Muriel, Shirley and Audrey. At the age of 16, he and his parents moved to Tanner Road in Elnora, NY. He graduated from Burnt Hills high school and attended Siena College....
Kathleen Mary Neff
Oct 6, 2013
Kathleen Mary Neff passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital on Sunday, October 6, 2013. Kathleen was born on November 17, 1956 in Stafford Springs, CT. Kathleen grew up and lived in Tolland, CT while raising her family. Later she moved to upstate NY with her sister, brother and parents residing in Schenectady. She loved her job working in the Culinary...
Gary A. Rowe-Acker
Aug 25, 2013
Gary A. Rowe-Acker, 70, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013 after a long, valiant battle with cancer. His brother David E. Acker of Albany survives him. His mother and stepfather predeceased him: Mary A. O'Connor-Acker and Harold E. Acker. Gary was a former employee of the VA Hospital in Albany as well as Pie in The Sky and held...
Paul Costa
Aug 10, 2013
Paul Costa, age 69, of Claverack passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013. Many people will remember Paul from L'Oro D'Italia (the Italian Store) in Hudson, later from Paulie's Pizzeria in Livingston, and from the Nutrition Center in Philmont. He loved hunting, cooking for people, and gardening. Paul leaves behind his two daughters, Maria (Matthew) Gerber and Tina (Anthony) Germano, former...
Adrian A. Jessop
Aug 4, 2013
Albany Adrian Jessop, 78, of Albany, passed away on August 4, 2013 after a long battle against small cell lung cancer. Adrian grew up in Schenectady with his mom, Leona and step-dad Bill Merton. Adrain spent summers in and around Saratoga with his father Ernest Jessop. Adrian's first wife was the former Loretta Bandis, they spent 43 years together and...
Larry Erenberg
Aug 4, 2013
Town of Greenville, NY Larry Erenberg died on August 4th 2013 after a long struggle with cancer. He had remained at home until the last couple of weeks. The family is grateful to the VA Medical Center in Albany for all the care and support they gave him and the family. Larry was born in New York City in 1931,...
Penelope K. Crane
Jul 18, 2013
Penelope "Pennie" Katherine Crane, 65, of Ballston Spa NY, passed on Thursday July 18, 2013, at Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs NY. Born February 16, 1948, at Yonkers NY, to Wilbur and Vera Snell Crane. She was a graduate of Saratoga Springs High School and retired from a long and fulfilling career in food service. Ever the entertainer,...
Jensie E. Farrar
Jul 17, 2013
Jensie Eleanor Farrar died peacefully Wednesday, July 17, 2013, in the Hospice Inn at St Peter's Hospital, Albany, NY. She had lived courageously with cancer for the last couple years. Jensie was born in Portsmouth, Virginia and was known as Eleanor (for Eleanor Roosevelt). Despite a difficult childhood, Jensie became a very happy, loving, generous and caring woman. She had...
Sharon Hunter Bates-Modest
Jul 15, 2013
Sharon Hunter Bates was born on December 11, 1949 to Hartel and Rhunette Bates in Albany, New York. She departed this life on July 15, 2013. She graduated from Schenectady High School and attended SCCC. She was employed at General Electric for more than fifteen years. She was married to the late Gregory Modest and they were blessed with a...
Samuel Calvin Kelly
Jun 29, 2013
Samuel Calvin Kelly, 57, of Rotterdam, NY passed away at home, peacefully, on Saturday, June 29, 2013 in the presence of his loving wife of 37 years, Sandy Kelly, his daughter, Jessica Schultheis, and son, Nicholas Schultheis. Sam was born in Albany, NY on April 7, 1956 to the late Paul and Renee Kelly. He is survived by his wife,...
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