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.
Gaulster W. Proper
Jan 6, 2011
Gaulster W. Proper, 83 of Central Avenue, Albany died on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Gaulster was born on April 8, 1927 in West Taghkanic, NY, son of the late John and Clanzy Houghtailing Proper. He was a plumber and worked in plumbing sales, he also owned and operated "Little Job Company", a...
William Gatewood Webb
Dec 29, 2010
William Gatewood Webb William Gatewood Webb, 85, died on December 29, 2010 at St. Peter's Hospital Hospice, following a long and courageous battle with declining health. He was employed from 1955 to 1991 by the Sterling-Winthrop Research Institute, Rensselaer , first as a research chemist then as an agent in the Patent Department. Born in Charleston , SC to Emily...
Irene E. Dowling
Dec 14, 2010
Irene Dowling, 53, of the Montgomery County town of Charleston NY, died Wednesday December 14th, at Albany Medical Center. Irene had been in good health, but suffered a brain aneurysm on Sunday December 12th at her home, and passed beyond awareness within a few hours. Irene was born May 7, 1957 in Catskill, NewYork, to Leo Lesar and Charlotte Svidro....
Melissa L. Richardson
Dec 12, 2010
Melissa L. Richardson 40 of Troy, N.Y. passed away on Sunday December 12, 2010 after a long and courageous battle with Breast Cancer. Born in Albany, N.Y. on July 8,1970 she was the daughter of William and Karen Ague, and the beloved wife of her devoted husband Randal Richardson. As a child, Melissa resided in West Sand Lake N.Y. and...
Judith A. Archibald
Nov 17, 2010
Schodack Landing Judith A. Archibald, 57 of Schodack Landing, died at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany on Wednesday, November 17, 2010. Judi was the daughter of the late George A. and Helen Becker. She was also predeceased by her brother, George Becker. She was the beloved wife of Roger Archibald, loving mother of Katherine and Emily Archibald...
Kimberly Ann Wilkinson
Nov 16, 2010
Kimberly Ann Wilkinson, 42 of VanVranken Avenue, Schenectady died suddenly at home on Tuesday, November 16, 2010. She was born at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY on January 18, 1968. Kim was a lifelong Schenectady resident. She attended Schalmont High School and was CNA Certified. She was employed by Dutch Manor Nursing Home in Rotterdam as their Activities Coordinator. She...
Linda Marie Serenka
Oct 22, 2010
Albany, NY Linda Marie Serenka, 54 of Jay Street, passed away on Friday, October 22 at Albany Medical Center after a long illness. Linda earned an Associates degree from Monroe Community College and worked as a receptionist at eba Center for Dance and Fitness on Hudson Avenue in Albany. She is survived by her husband of 24 years Robert L....
Richard Edwin Kivlen
Oct 13, 2010
Richard Edwin Kivlen, 43, died after a long illness and was born into eternal life on October 13, 2010. Son of Andree Kivlen of Nassau, NY. Stepson of Edward Rimbaud of Nassau. Brother to Fabienne Cook of Clifton Park. Husband of Dawn Kivlen of Nassau. Father of three boys, Richard Jr., Julien and Castiel Kivlen. Richard was the sole owner...
Richard E. Chandler
Sep 26, 2010
Richard "Dick" Erwin Chandler, age 60, of Middle Grove, NY died peacefully at the VA Stratton Medical Center in Albany on September 26, 2010. He was born in Corinth, NY on March 22, 1950. He was the son of Eldonna Cameron Chandler and the late Harold Chandler. Dick served in the Seabees during the Vietnam War operating heavy equipment and...
Kathleen E. Macfarlane
Sep 15, 2010
Kathy MacFarlane passed away at the age of 63 on Wednesday, September 15th after a brief and courageous struggle with cancer. She leaves behind her devoted husband Robert, her daughters Sara (28) and Erin (27), grandson Shawn (10) and many loving relatives and friends. Kathleen Ellen Ludwin began her life journey May 11, 1947 in Gloversville, NY. She was the...
Lura Evelyn Stinnett
Sep 3, 2010
Lura Evelyn Stinnett was born during a snow storm on February 28, 1920 in Jean, Texas. Her parents were Vida Oliver McBrayer and Fred Odell McBrayer. She had a brother Frederick and two sisters, Dorothy Pauline and Billie Louise, all deceased. Lura grew up in Texas in a hard working Baptist family. She graduated from Longview High School in 1936,...
Harold D. Richardson
Aug 28, 2010
Latham, NY Harold D. Richardson, 77, passed away Saturday, August 28 at The Community Hospice of St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Corinth, NY, he was the son of the late Harold and Bertha Seitz Richardson. Harold served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952-1956. He then later retired from the N.Y.S. Dept. of Transportation. He was...
Joanne Marie Levy
Aug 28, 2010
Joanne Marie (Reich) Levy, 61, of Greenville, NY, passed away on August 28th, 2010. She was born on December 1st, 1948 in Seattle, Washington & grew up in her mother's hometown of Princeton, Minnesota. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend & had a smile that could light up a room. Joanne was a proud member of the Alaskan...
Thomas Michael Mcelvoy
Aug 7, 2010
Troy Thomas Michael McElvoy, 54 of Troy, NY went to heaven on August 7, 2010 after succumbing to lung cancer. Tom was born in Clarksville, TN on August 3, 1956. He was the son of Richard Lee McElvoy and Joanne Delores Plazarin. Tom was a graduate of Lansingburgh High School and served in the US Navy aboard the USS Piedmont...
Esther Theresa Sawicki
Jul 9, 2010
Esther Theresa (Godlewski) Sawicki Esther Theresa Sawicki, nee Godlewski, passed over to the arms of her Lord on July 9, 2010 after a stay at St. Peter's Hospice. Born March 26, 1922 in Chicago, she had to quickly begin work at a young age to support her mother and sisters forgoing the formal education she desired. She held a variety...
Oliver Bloodstein, Phd
Jul 4, 2010
Oliver Bloodstein, PhD, 89 of Albany, NY, formerly of Brooklyn, NY died on Sunday, July 4, 2010. Dr. Bloodstein received his Doctorate from the University of Iowa. He taught in Brooklyn College, CUNY for more than 50 years and was Professor Emeritus in Speech Pathology. He was an army veteran of WWII serving in the South Pacific. He is survived...
Connie Stevens Cahill
May 29, 2010
Connie Stevens Cahill of Cemetery Road, New Lebanon NY passed away peacefully at home on Saturday May 29. She had fought a courageous battle against a lengthy illness. Her determination to persevere against overwhelming odds was an inspiration to all who knew her. Connie was born and grew up in Syracuse NY where she graduated from Liverpool High School. She...
Douglas R. Paulsen
May 22, 2010
Douglas Robert Paulsen "But to you, dear father, since no requital equal to your desert and no deeds equal to your gifts are within my power, let it suffice that with a grateful mind I remember and tell over your constant kindnesses, and lay them up in a loyal heart." John Milton, Ad Patrem (1645) We've watched you rage as...
Carolyn R. Pisani
May 9, 2010
Carolyn R. Pisani, wife, mother and friend, went home to the Lord on Mother's Day, May 9, 2010. Carolyn was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Alfred Pisani. She leaves her three children and daughters-in-law; Teresa Pisani, Victor (Donna) Pisani and John (Nancy) Pisani. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren as well as her...
Elaine M. Fossner
May 2, 2010
Elaine M. Fossner, 57, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital surrounded by her family and friends. Born in Syracuse, NY, Elaine grew up in Colonie, NY. She attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, England and had a career as a working actor in England including the Shakespearean Chichester...
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