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.

Judith  Helen Winters

Judith Helen Winters

Dec 17, 2011

Judith Helen Winters, 62 died suddenly of a stroke on December 17, 2011 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Judith was born in Cambridge, MA on February 7, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Loretta Greene and Robert Wilmarth. Judith became a "New Yorker" at the age of 6 in Ithaca, NY. She graduated from high school in...

Renee J. Noble

Renee J. Noble

Dec 15, 2011

Chatham Renee J. Noble, 42 of Chatham, passed away on Thursday evening, Decmeber 15 at home after a long illness. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY she was the daughter of: Linda and James Schroder of Staatsburg, NY and Richard and Nancy Noble of Port Ewen, NY.. She was the mother of: Scout Noble Buono, Maisy Noble Buono, Joaquin Noble, Violet Noble...

Gladys Diana Peterson

Gladys Diana Peterson

Dec 15, 2011

Gladys Diana Peterson (née Henchcliffe), widow of the late H. Stanley Peterson, died on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at the age of 92 following a lengthy illness. She had lived in the Capital District for the last seven years, most recently at the Eddy Village Green in Cohoes. She resided in Ridgefield, Connecticut for many years before relocating here. Gladys...

Denis D. Place

Denis D. Place

Dec 3, 2011

Denis D. Place, 71, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Saturday, December 3rd after being stricken at home. Denis was born in Oneonta, NY to the late Herbert and Leta Smith Place. He is survived by his children; Denis and Missy Jo Place; his loving companion of 23 years, Linda Riccio, his two brothers; Richard Place (Margaret) and Russell Place...

Kimberly M. Davis

Kimberly M. Davis

Oct 27, 2011

Kimberly Marie Davis, age 33 died suddenly at her home in Guilderland on October 27,2011. Born November 7, 1977 in Orange California, she was the daughter of the late Danny Davis. Kimberly is survived by her mother Donna Maylath of Slingerlands. She was the sister of Jeffrey (Crystal) Davis of Loudonville and Jeremy Maylath of Orlando Florida. Kimberly was the...

J. Gregory Macmillen

J. Gregory Macmillen

Oct 19, 2011

J. Gregory Mac Millen, 83, of 3 Knapp Terrace, Colonie, eldest son of the late Irvin A. and Marjorie Babbit Mac Millen of Central Bridge and Albany died October 19, 2011 at the Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. He was a graduate of Cobleskill High School and served in the US Army in Germany during the Korean conflict. He was an...

Eric R. Nusbaum

Eric R. Nusbaum

Oct 13, 2011

Latham Eric R. Nusbaum, "Rick", 52, formerly of Port Jervis, NY, died on October 13, 2011 after a courageous battle with colon cancer with companion, Karen Batko at his side. Rick is survived by his parents; Rose and Neil Nusbaum and Paul Kercher, his children: Erica Nusbaum of East Durham and Eric R. Nusbaum, Jr. of Delmar. He is also...

Paul  A. Richter

Paul A. Richter

Oct 4, 2011

Paul Allen Richter passed away on Tuesday October 4, 2011 after a brief illness. An amended obituary will be posted in the near future. Thank you for visiting this site and please feel free to leave any condolence message or thoughts for Paul's family which would be most appreciated.

Elaine W. Ellis

Elaine W. Ellis

Sep 21, 2011

Elaine Winnifred Ellis died on the afternoon of September 20th, 2011 at the age of 73 years. Daughter of the late John and Gertrude Coyle and Widow of Arthur H. Ellis Jr. Elaine leaves three Children (Annie, David and Julie). Three Grandchildren (Eleanor, Elizabeth and Jack) as well as two Sisters (Lois and Rita) and many friends, old and new....

Phyllis Dewitt Moore

Phyllis Dewitt Moore

Sep 19, 2011

Phyllis DeWitt Moore, 87 of Troy, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2011. Born in Albany, NY on May 19, 1924 she was the daughter of the late Harold K. and Gertrude Webster Comstock. She was the devoted wife of the late Donald F. Moore. She is survived by a son: Robert D. (Peg) Choppy of West Sand Lake; grandmother...

Sara Jean Grover

Sara Jean Grover

Sep 17, 2011

Sara Jean (Hawkins) Grover died peacefully on Saturday, September 17 at St. Peter's Hospice in Albany. Sara was born in 1934 in Oklahoma City to Lewis R. Hawkins and Rowena (Thorp) Hawkins. After attending the University of Oklahoma in Norman, she moved to the Albany area with her first husband, John C. Overbeck, in 1963. In 1977 she married Charles...

Kathleen Margaret Gill

Kathleen Margaret Gill

Sep 16, 2011

Kathleen, a lifelong resident of Schenectady, New York was educated locally through High School, then earned a B.S. in Education from S.U.N.Y. Brockport in 1969. As a VISTA volunteer on a Blackfoot Reservation in Browning, Montana she worked as teacher and assisted in the implementation of a "Save the Children" Program. Kathleen earned an M.S. in Corporate and Political Communication...

Russell William Merritt

Russell William Merritt

Sep 13, 2011

Russell William Merritt, Jr., born September 4, 1949, passed away at the age of 62 on September 13, 2011. He is survived by his daugthers, Sarah Kathryn Merritt and Elisa Lynn Cruger, as well as grandchildren Taylor, Sam, Amelia, and Aiden. The family requests contributions to assist in Russell's final expenses. Please send to: Sarah K. Merritt PO Box 513...

Donald Joseph Tobin

Donald Joseph Tobin

Sep 13, 2011

Donald Joseph Tobin, 81 of Woodlake Road, Guilderland, passed away with dignity on Tuesday evening, September 13, 2011 at Albany Memorial Hospital with his daughters by his side. He died after a short illness with colon cancer. Donald was born in Albany, NY on May 30, 1930 to the late John and Deliah Bridget Kelley Tobin both from County Cork,...

Mary K. Hmiel

Mary K. Hmiel

Sep 4, 2011

Mary K. Hmiel, 83, of Colonie, NY passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2011, her sixty-third wedding anniversary, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Syracuse, NY she moved with her husband and family to Colonie in 1962. She was a program coordinator at the Oswald D. Heck Developemental Center in Schenectady, NY until her retirement...

Richard A. Yingling

Richard A. Yingling

Sep 1, 2011

Richard Yingling, 79, of Niskayuna, passed away Sept 1, 2011 at Ellis Hospital with family at his side. Dick was the son of the late Stanton and Rose Yingling. Dick was a graduate of Ohio University. He had a successful career in several businesses. He loved his family, home, gardening, and all of his picture and video projects. Dick is...

Nancy Cunniff Plowinske

Nancy Cunniff Plowinske

Aug 31, 2011

Nancy "Nanny Pat" Patricia Cunniff-Plowinske, 52, of Nassau, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 after a long battle with lung cancer. Born in Glens Falls on January 7, 1959, Nancy was the youngest daughter of the late Walter Sr. and Edna Edinger Cunniff. Nancy was raised in Indian Lake and graduated from Indian Lake High School. She...

Leo Scarlet

Leo Scarlet

Jul 25, 2011

Leo Scarlet, 96, died on July 25, 2011 after a short illness. A former resident of Brooklyn and Queens, he and his wife Vita moved to Slingerlands, NY, three years ago. Leo was a graduate of Brooklyn College, in New York City where he studied psychology and philosophy, He was most proud of his World War II army service in...

Mary  Bogan De Belmonte

Mary Bogan De Belmonte

Jul 23, 2011

Mary Bogan de Belmonte passed away peacefully, embraced by her husband, on Saturday, July 23, 2011. Born in Clinton, NY, she is the daughter of the late Ed and Eileen Bogan. Mary is survived by her husband Roberto Belmonte, sisters Patrice Bogan and Elizabeth (David) Eaton, brothers Tom(Deborah), Jerry (Nancy), Jim (Heather) and John Bogan. She is also survived by...

Patricia Charlene Lavarnway

Patricia Charlene Lavarnway

Jul 10, 2011

Patricia Charlene LaVarnway passed away into eternal life after a six year battle with ill health on Sunday, July 10, 2011 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. She was 54 years old. Patricia was a dedicated mother and homemaker. She loved to be a gracious hostess to all. Her home was a welcoming hearth with a...

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