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.

Stephen D. Browne

Stephen D. Browne

Jul 24, 2012

Browne, Steve BERNE — Friends, family, neighbors and community members have been gathering this week from across the country and around the world to honor Steve Browne, who moved on to new adventures Tuesday, July 24, 2012, while working on the family farm in Berne. Steve, known to friends and family as "Poppa Browne," was born in Avon, graduated from...

Rose Grembocki

Rose Grembocki

Jul 23, 2012

Albany Rose Grembocki, 94, of Latham, NY, died on Monday, July 23, 2012. She was born in North Adams, MA to the late Biagio Raona and Mary (Pasquarella) Martello. Rose lived most of her life in Albany, NY and several years in Detroit, Michigan. She also enjoyed many winters in Naples, FL. Rose was an accomplished seamstress having worked in...

Donald L. Dayer

Donald L. Dayer

Jul 16, 2012

Schenectady - Donald Dayer, longtime resident of Grooms Corners in Clifton Park, died peacefully in his sleep, after numerous health complications. In 2011 he relocated to the Stockade section of Schenectady to be closer to his son, Keith. Don's quiet yet friendly personality lead to him having leisure activities at the Day Haven Adult Day Care Program, and several volunteers...

Alan R. Lamb

Alan R. Lamb

Jul 13, 2012

Alan R. Lamb Scotia, NY - Alan R. Lamb, 66, of Scotia passed away gently and peacefully on Friday, July 13, 2012 following a courageous battle with cancer. Born June 23, 1946 in West Palm Beach, FL, he was the son of the late Arthur and Dorothy Lamb. Alan is survived by his caring and loving wife, Melissa Barriere Lamb...

Mary W. Festine

Mary W. Festine

Jul 2, 2012

Niskayuna, NY Mary W. Festine, of Wynwood, 1786 Union Street, Niskayuna, died on Monday, July 2, 2012 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness, she was 103. Mary was born in Utica, NY and moved with her late husband Anthony Festine, who died December 20, 1995, to Clinton, NY where they owned and operated a dry cleaning business. They moved...

William H. Belton

William H. Belton

Jun 30, 2012

William "Bey" Belton past away June 30, 2012. He was born Febuary 18, 1943 in Camden, SC and raised in Harlem, NY to Connie and the late Willie Belton. In 1995, William and his wife Minnie Belton of 37 years relocated to Albany from Poughkeepsie, NY with their surviving daughters Jamila and Beyonna Belton. William leaves 2 brothers George and...

Lester A. Keller

Lester A. Keller

Jun 17, 2012

Lester A. Keller, 90, of Niskayuna died June 17 at home. Born in Budapest, Hungary, Mr. Keller came to the U.S. in 1923. He was reared and educated in New York City. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Army in Europe. For most of his career, he was a clinical psychotherapist and social worker in New York...

Bruce A. Houghton

Bruce A. Houghton

Jun 5, 2012

Bruce Alfred Houghton, 70, passed away Tuesday, June 05, 2012 in Guilderland Center, New York. Bruce was a graduate of Bethlehem High School, Hudson Valley Community College, and the Institute of Design and Construction in New York City. He began his career as an architectural designer in New York City and Albany, NY before accepting the position of Superintendent of...

Pauline Ruth Clements

Pauline Ruth Clements

Jun 3, 2012

Pauline Ruth "Stevie" Clements Pauline Ruth "Stevie" Clements, age 87 of Chatham, NY died Sunday, June 3, 2012. Born in Madison, Maine on July 6, 1924, Stevie was the daughter of the late Caleb Dalton and Ruth H. Stevens. She served in the US Navy during WWII (Waves). Stevie attended the University of Maine, Alfred University and Empire State College...

Charles K. Bartholomew

Charles K. Bartholomew

May 18, 2012

Charles ("Black Bart")Kane Bartholomew, age 92, died May 18, 2012 at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a long and fulfilling life. Charles was born in Houston, TX on January 18, 1920 to the late Harold V. and Thalia K. Bartholomew, both natives of Queens County, NY. An offspring of German immigrants of the late 19th century, he received...

June F. Vetere

June F. Vetere

May 12, 2012

June F. Vetere, joined her beloved husband Joe, in heaven on May 12, 2012. She is survived by her son Frank (and his three children Michael, Leann and James), daughter Debbie and daughter Diane (and her four children Joseph, Anthony, Andrew and Christian). Every person who met June loved her. She was kind, gentle, generous and always willing to help...

Marie Anne Shadeaux Stackhouse

Marie Anne Shadeaux Stackhouse

Apr 22, 2012

New Lebanon Marie Anne Shadeaux Stackhouse, 39 of Main Street, New Lebanon, died at home on Sunday, April 22, 2012. She was the loving mother of Jasmine Kolonics and soulmate of Louis A. Kolonics.

Sandra L. O'Connor

Sandra L. O'Connor

Apr 21, 2012

East Greenbush Sandra L. Raymond O'Connor ,60, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at her home. Born on October 15, 1951 in Lowville NY, she was the daughter of Joan (Parkhurst) and the late Richard Raymond. Sandy was predeceased by her ex-husband and good friend John Brennan. She was the beloved mother of Steven, Michael, and...

Ronald C. Talbot

Ronald C. Talbot

Apr 19, 2012

Ronald Charles Talbot of Amsterdam, NY passed away in his home at 69 years of age 10:00am on 19 April 2012. His wife Pamela and children Shawn, Colleen, Scott, and of course, Amber the Golden Retriever, were present. Ron's parents Charles and Ann Talbot lived in Schenectady, NY where he was born March 13th 1943. Graduating from Mohonasen High School...

Ricardo Brewster

Ricardo Brewster

Mar 28, 2012

Ricardo Brewster, 69 of 125 Delaware Avenue, Albany, died on Wednesday, March 28 at Albany Medical Center Hospital after a long illness. Born in Trindad, Ricardo came to the United States when he was 17 years old. Ricardo has been a musician all of his life playing the drums in two bands; "Mighty Sparrow" for approximately 5 years and most...

Barbara Ann Goodrich

Barbara Ann Goodrich

Mar 27, 2012

Barbara Ann Goodrich, 53, longtime Chatham resident, passed away March 27, 2012 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital after a courageous, 15-month battle with cancer. The youngest of four daughters and two sons to the late Charles and Louise Robb, she was born December 16, 1958 on Long Island, NY. She graduated from Chatham High School. She was...

Paul Alan Holloway

Paul Alan Holloway

Mar 25, 2012

Paul Alan Holloway, 59, of Albany and Linlithgo died March 25 at Albany Medical Center, of heart failure and complications of kidney disease. He was the beloved husband of Stephanie Mumford Brown, father of Emerson Holloway Brown, and grandfather of Emerson Holloway Brown Jr. Paul was born in Elmira, NY, on August 12, 1952, to Norma King Holloway and Ronald...

Allan D. Foster

Allan D. Foster

Mar 18, 2012

Capital District Loses One of its "Leading Men" Allan Foster, a longtime resident of Niskayuna and a familiar face to audiences of the Schenectady Light Opera Company and other regional theater groups, died March 18th at Ellis Hospital. The cause was sudden complications related to lymphoma. Over six decades beginning in 1957 Foster performed in hundreds of theatrical roles, bringing...

Robert J. Tice

Robert J. Tice

Mar 12, 2012

Rev. Robert J. Tice born November 12, 1927, died peacefully in his sleep Monday March 12, 2012 at Baptist Health in Scotia. He was born in Mount Carmel Pa. the fifth child to Joseph and Sarah (Zimmerman) Tice. A memorial service will be held at the Niskayuna Wesleyan Church 935 Balltown Road, Niskayuna New York, 11:00 a.m. Saturday March 17,...

Edward  L. Lyman

Edward L. Lyman

Feb 20, 2012

Loudonville Edward L. Lyman, age 66, passed away February 20, 2012 at Hospice Inn, St. Peter's Hospital. Survived by wife, Anne and son, Nick, brothers William and Joseph, cousins, in-laws, nieces and nephews. Service on March 3rd at 11 a.m., Newtonville United Methodist Church, 568 New Loudon Road, Newtonville, NY. Flowers can be delivered to his home (14 Briarwood Road,...

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