Obituaries

Mar 5, 2025

SCHAGHTICOKE – Robert A. Truesell, 61, of Schaghticoke, formerly of Cohoes, passed away on March 5, 2025 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. He was born on January 9, 1964 in Albany, a son of the late John J. and Mary V. Truesell. Robert was self-employed and was the proprietor of Take it Away. He enjoyed going on car or motorcycle...

Mar 4, 2025

ANCRAM – Dylan Thomas Anderson, 19, of Ancram, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Albany on August 29, 2005, the only son of Arnold T. Anderson, Jr. and Sarah Anderson of Ancram. Dylan, a lifetime resident of Ancram, received his education from Taconic Hills Central School District and graduated in the...

Mar 1, 2025

LOUDONVILLE – Frank Daniel Huptich, 80, of Loudonville, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY after a short illness. He was born on August 22, 1944 in Amsterdam, NY and was the son of the late Anthony and Ann Huptich. Frank was a 1963 graduate of Wilber H. Lynch High School and excelled in...

Feb 26, 2025

ROTTERDAM – Virginia Caroline Vincent, 77, of Rotterdam, NY, left us peacefully on February 26, 2025 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, with loved ones by her side. A beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Ginny will always be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and undeniably loving spirit. Born on April 15, 1947, in Niskayuna, NY. Ginny grew up the daughter...

Feb 25, 2025

SCHENECTADY – Mr. Ronald F Sheridan, 83, of Schenectady, passed away on February 25, 2025 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, New York. He was born on June 1, 1941 in Schenectady, NY. A son of the late James L. Sheridan, Sr. and Ruth B. Sheridan. Ronald spent the majority of his life in Schenectady and received his education from the...

Feb 23, 2025

May 28, 1950 ~ February 23, 2025

Son of the late Arthur and Edna Whipple passed away on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 at Glens Falls Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in Saratoga Springs on May 28th, 1950. Arthur served in the United States Navy as an E3 Seaman. Arthur loved...

Feb 22, 2025

PATTERSONVILLE – Mr. Rene Joseph (Joe) Jette, 72, of Pattersonville, passed away on February 22, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in Ticonderoga, NY to the late Roger and Catherine Jette. He graduated from Scotia-Glenville High School in 1970 before joining the United States Navy, serving as a medical corpsman. Joe received an honorable discharge for his...

Feb 22, 2025

ALBANY – Paula Thompson, 73, formerly of Waverly, NY passed away unexpectedly February 22, 2025, at her residence in Albany, NY. Born in Waverly, NY on August 1, 1951. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Florence Thompson. Paula was a 1969 graduate of Waverly Jr-Sr High School, a 1971 graduate of Corning Community College and a 1973...

Feb 21, 2025

TROY – Ethel Lee Hanson, 76, of Troy, formerly of Elsmere (in the Town of Bethlehem), passed away on February 21, 2025 at the Troy Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. She was born on July 19, 1948 in Albany Memorial Hospital, Albany, New York. A daughter of the late Edward and Hannah Rose Hanson. Ethel was raised in Elsmere, and...

Feb 19, 2025

LATHAM – Marchel S. Burke, 80, of Latham, New York, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025, with family members by his side. He was the son of the late William Burke and June Burke (Miller) Marchel worked for the Town of Colonie Pure Waters Department for a little over 40 years. He enjoyed Spelunking (caving), taking pictures, computers, puzzles,...

Feb 19, 2025

QUEENSBURY – Georgeann E. Cook passed away after a massive stroke on February 19, 2025.  She was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Bruce Cook. Georgeann is survived by Patti Tybring (sister), Francis McDonald (brother), three adopted children, Jennifer Cook, Brian Cook and David Cook, two foster daughters, Kimberly Crisp and Rebecca Wayne, several nieces, nephews and grandchildren. She...

Feb 15, 2025

Mike's infinite kindness and gentleness will be with us forever. He passed in the comfort of home on February 15, 2025, with loved ones by his side. Mike was born in 1948 in Southwest Detroit, Michigan. This community was instrumental in developing him into the man he became. Mike's parents established themselves in Southwest Detroit in the 1920s—his mother Dolores...

Feb 14, 2025

SELKIRK -

Leon G. Parker, 76, of Selkirk, NY passed away on February 14, 2025 surrounded by his loving wife and family members.

Born in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late Bernard and Ida Mae (Losee) Parker on Dec 27, 1948.

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Feb 12, 2025

RAVENA - Barbara Poetzsch, 69, of Ravena passed peacefully at home in the care of her children on February 12, 2025. Born May 4, 1955  to the late Robert and Carolyn (Longley) Weed. Barb spent her life in pursuit of medical knowledge through her studies, training and work first as an NP and then further as a Physician assistant for...

Feb 11, 2025

DELMAR – Michael McDowell, 68, died on Tuesday morning February 11, 2025 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Chelsea, MA on May 26, 1956. Michael was an Air Force veteran and served as Captain, with primary specialties as; Missile Operations Officer, Missile Combat Crew Commander, Minuteman Command Data Buffer, and Air Weapons Director. He received the National Defense...

Feb 10, 2025

SCHENECTADY – Eleanor J. Lobdell, 83, of Schenectady, formerly of Wells, NY, passed away on February 10, 2025 at the Baptist Health Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Scotia, NY under hospice care. She was born on October 1, 1941 in Schenectady, NY. A daughter of the late John and Eleanor (Collins) Ille. Eleanor was raised in Wells and received her...

Feb 7, 2025

ALBANY - Nancy Jane Niebuhr Relyea was born on October 20, 1940, in Springfield, N.J., to the late Kenneth Donald Niebuhr and Elizabeth Theresa Thomas Niebuhr. She was the youngest of four daughters: the late Elizabeth Meta Richter, the late Janice Hope Avery, and Jacquelyn Theresa Schlappi. Nancy grew up in N.J., and later in Philadelphia, N.Y., after her family...

Feb 7, 2025

GUILDERLAND – Martha A. Elwood, 78, of Guilderland, NY and formerly of Crescent City, FL, passed away February 7, 2025 after a recent illness. She was born December 10, 1946 in Francestown, NH. Martha is the daughter of Raymond Cilley and Barbara Leland Cilley. Both of whom predeceased her. Martha was also predeceased by her husband William F. Elwood, Jr....

Jan 31, 2025

TROY – Norma Jean Scoville, 59, of Troy, passed away on January 31, 2025 after a long, five year illness. Daughter of the late James and Virginia (Harris) Stoliker, Norma Jean was born in Troy and remained a lifelong resident and received her education from local schools. She was employed as a caregiver in the health field. Norma Jean is...

Jan 31, 2025

Christine DeRocha March 30, 1967 – January 31, 2025 Christine DeRocha, a devoted mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on January 31, 2025 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn, after a long and courageous battle with colon cancer. She was born in White Plains, NY, at St. Agnes Hospital on March 30, 1967, and lived in Copake, NY. Christine's greatest...