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 E. Bartek

Stephen E. Bartek

Feb 22, 2013

Albany, NY Stephen E. Bartek, 60, of Milner Avenue, Albany, NY died on Friday, February 22, 2013 at Albany Medical Center Hospital after suffering a heart attack and stroke. Stephen was born in Binghamton, NY on June 6, 1952 to the late Daniel R. Bartek and Olive V. Bartek. Stephen was a graduate of the University of Rochester earning his...

Sharon Lee Jacobs

Sharon Lee Jacobs

Feb 10, 2013

Albany Sharon L. Jacobs, 56 passed away at home on February 10, 2013. Born in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of the late Thomas H. Daley, Jr and Crystal Gordon. Sharon is survived by her brother, Scott Daley and her children: Lisa and Danielle Unger, Brian Bennett, Abraham Jacobs; 8 grandchildren and her stepmother, Josephine Daley, also survive her....

Kathleen Josephine Fennelly

Kathleen Josephine Fennelly

Feb 2, 2013

Kathleen Josephine Fennelly of Brooklyn, New York passed away peacefully on February 2, 2013 in the care of her family and friends. She was 99 years old. When visiting Kathleen you would always be offered a cup of tea and challenged to a couple rounds of Scrabble, her favorite game. Kathleen was a wonderful storyteller, loved traveling, and took great...

Norman E. Donaldson

Norman E. Donaldson

Jan 30, 2013

Slingerlands Norman E. Donaldson(NED), 64, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday January 30, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Ned was born in New Haven, CT, son of the late Harry and Julie Donaldson. Honorably served in the U.S Navy, Graduate of Union College. Owner Operator of N.E.Donaldson Excavating, in Clarksville, NY. He is survived by his wife, Patricia...

Alice Marie Thorne

Alice Marie Thorne

Jan 27, 2013

Alice Marie Thorne, 84, of Rotterdam, NY and "The Villages" in Lady Lake, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, January 27, 2013 at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Alice was a truly devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her greatest joy in life was her family. She will be sorely missed. Alice was the beloved wife...

Mary Beth Layman

Mary Beth Layman

Jan 17, 2013

Mary (Shi) Beth Layman of East Greenbush died suddenly on January 17, 2013. Born in Albany on June 12, 1970, she was raised in East Greenbush by her adopted parents, William G. (late) and Mary E. Layman. While she lived most of her adult life in the Bronx, NY, she recently returned to East Greenbush to give her children a...

Barbara E. Hunter

Barbara E. Hunter

Jan 13, 2013

Schenectady, NY Barbara E. Hunter, 63, of Hulett Street, passed away on January 13, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady to the late Douglas and Elizabeth Bradley Shaw, Barbara was a lifelong area resident. Barbara enjoyed drawing, writing poems, cooking, reading history books, doing jigsaw and crossword puzzels as well as going to the Racino. Her heart...

Henry Binkowski

Henry Binkowski

Jan 13, 2013

Henry Binkowski, died at age 83 on January 13, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by Bernice Binkowski, his wife of 66 years, along with his children, Edward (Karlien) Binkowski of Clifton Park, NY, Robert (Diana) Binkowski of Morristown, TN, Donna (William) Shave of Duanesburg, NY, Denise (Jeffrey) Wright of Elizabethtown, NY and Linda (Patrick) Ellsworth of...

Mary Davis Carpenter

Mary Davis Carpenter

Jan 10, 2013

Clifton Park Mary "Dee" Davis Carpenter, 58, of Clifton Park, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 10, 2013, following a brief illness. She was born in Montpelier, VT to Jean Harmon Carpenter and the late Silas Carpenter. Dee grew up in Vermont and graduated from Montpelier High School and Dean Junior College. Dee will be remembered for her love...

Gloria M. Hollner

Gloria M. Hollner

Jan 8, 2013

Gloria M. Hollner, 74, passed away Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by her loving children. She was born February 2, 1938, in Albany, the daughter of Ethel Voss and Elmer Bilisle. She married Edward William Hollner on October 6, 1956. Besides her husband, Gloria was predeceased by her daughter, Paula and her sister Shirley. Survivors include...

Bertha Koenig

Bertha Koenig

Dec 27, 2012

Delmar, NY Bertha Koenig, 89, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on December 27, 2012 after a yearlong battle with cancer and complications from a recent stroke. She was born in Bavaria, Germany and immigrated to the United States in 1954. Most of her life spent in Massachusetts and Delmar, NY with her family. She was predeceased...

Erwin S. Capen

Erwin S. Capen

Dec 26, 2012

Schenectady, New York Erwin S. Capen , 82 , died at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 26th, 2012. Born in Pittsford, VT to the late Charles and Julia Wheeler Capen, Erwin attended Brandon, VT schools and was raised in Brandon before relocating to Schenectady, NY, 60 years ago. Erwin worked in document control, employed by Knolls Atomic...

Patricia Mckenna

Patricia Mckenna

Dec 26, 2012

Guilderland, NY Patricia McKenna, 62, of Guilderland passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Brooklyn, NY to Rosolino and Josephine Casola Montana. Pat was a teacher with the New York City Public School System for 20 years retiring in 2002. She was...

Kenneth C. Thomas

Kenneth C. Thomas

Dec 18, 2012

Obituary Kenneth C. Thomas was born in Saratoga Springs, NY on January 31, 1954. He passed away on December 18, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn; after a very long battle with cancer. He was 58 years old. He enjoyed antiques, playing pool and also sketching and drawing mystical pictures. He had the wonderful opportunity of traveling to many beautiful...

Francis  H. Fisher

Francis H. Fisher

Nov 24, 2012

Francis H. Fisher, 69, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Frank was born in Albany to the late Arthur William Fisher, Sr., and Anna Mae Glasser Fisher and was a resident of the Albany area for most of his life. Frank was employed as a chef with...

Frank Henry Moore

Frank Henry Moore

Nov 15, 2012

Frank Henry Moore (89) of 52 Elm St, and formerly of 268 Woodlawn Ave, Albany, died peacefully of old age in his daughter and son- in- law's home, on Thursday, November 15. In his last years, he had created a community of caregivers whom he entertained with his humorous stories, his twinkling blue eyes and his ability to concede with...

Nicholas Klompas

Nicholas Klompas

Nov 13, 2012

Nicholas Klompas died at age 87 on November 13 with his family around him.Nicholas was born on an Alberta farm and made his way to designing jet engines, including the Orenda Iroquois for the Avro Arrow. His loving spirit is carried on by his wife Bernice, his three children, Paul, Kathryn & Mark (Linda) of Clifton Park NY and five...

Joan Shear

Joan Shear

Nov 12, 2012

Joan Shear, "Joni", 55 years old, passed away after a courageous 14-month battle with lung cancer at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters Hospital. She was born in Brooklyn on November 20, 1956 the daughter of Joseph and Vikki Demase. She attended Brentwood High School on Long Island, and resided in the Selkirk area since 1975. She is survived...

Virginia D. Smith

Virginia D. Smith

Nov 7, 2012

Valatie, NY Virgina Olthoff Smith, "Ginny", 68 passed away after a 9 month battle with lung cancer and complications from a stroke at the Community Hospice, St. Peters Hospital. Born in Albany, she attended Albany Schools, and resided in Valatie since 1981. Ginny worked for the NYS Dept. of Law under many different Attorneys General, most recently Gov. Andrew Cuomo,...

Mary Ellen Meizels

Mary Ellen Meizels

Nov 4, 2012

Those who knew Mary Ellen Meizels, know that she was the most positive, optimistic, and giving person they ever met. Mary's brave battle with cancer ended November 4, 2012 at age 62 when she passed away peacefully among friends and family. Born May 12, 1950 to Harold and Marion Putland, Mary is survived by her two daughters, Stacy and Kelly,...

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