Obituaries

Adelheid Lansing

Adelheid Lansing

May 17, 2025

Adelheid “Heidel” Lansing entered eternal rest on Saturday May 17th where she is reunited with her predeceased husband Gerald “Jerry” Lansing.

Per Heidel’s request there will be no services.

Everyone that knew Heidel was aware of her love of all animals. 

In lieu of flowers kindly consider a contribution to your charity of choice. 

Donna Mae Dobrindt

Donna Mae Dobrindt

May 16, 2025

Donna Mae Dobrindt was born to Howard and June Gest on August 18, 1943, in Elyria, Ohio. She grew up in Valley City and Mallet Creek, Ohio and went to York Elementary in Mallet Creek and Buckey Junior and Senior High School in Medina County. In High School, Donna played the clarinet, was active in 4H and was an officer...

Esther Parslow Rendano

Esther Parslow Rendano

May 15, 2025

Esther Parslow Rendano, 74, of Waterford, Daughter of the late John F. Parslow and Esther Pratt Parslow, died at home with her Son by her side on May 15, 2025.

Esther was a graduate of Averill Park Schools and never moved far from Wynantskill where she grew up. Esther is survived by her Son, Robert Rendano-Becker (Eileen), Troy, her Sister,...

James H. Naylor Jr.

James H. Naylor Jr.

May 1, 2025

James H. Naylor, Jr., our father, brother and friend, died peacefully on May 1 after a brief illness, he was 80 years old. Jim was the loving son of the late Ursula Foley Naylor and the late James H. Naylor, Sr. He will be dearly missed by his sons, Jason Naylor (Michelle) of Casper, WY, and Ryan Naylor of Troy,...

Joseph A. Richards

Joseph A. Richards

Apr 28, 2025

Joseph "Joe" Richards, a proud lifetime resident of Troy (Albia), passed peacefully with his family by his side Monday. Joe was a graduate of CCHS, was a Navy veteran and a graduate of Russell Sage College and had a very successful career at Al Tech Specialty Steel. He enjoyed spending time in the Adirondacks and Naples, Florida. He was also...

Shirley A. Keegan

Shirley A. Keegan

Apr 4, 2025

Shirley A. Keegan

Clifton Park - Shirley A. Keegan, formerly of Troy, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was the daughter of the late Joseph and Grace O'Neil Zukowski and the wife of the late William Keegan.

Educated in Watervliet Schools, Shirley was retired from the NY Department of Labor following a 27-year career. Shirley...

Nancy M. Thompson

Nancy M. Thompson

Mar 30, 2025

We sadly announce the death of Nancy Thompson, age 88 on March 30, 2025 at The Eddy

Heritage House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Troy, NY after a period of declining health.

Nancy was born Nancy Marie Kerls on November 1, 1936 in Cohoes, NY. She was the

daughter of James and Margaret Kerls. She grew up in Cohoes and attended St Bernard's

School...

James J. Hoin

James J. Hoin

Mar 16, 2025

James John Francis Hoin, PA-C, Retired U.S. Army Major, 72, of Brunswick, NY died on Sunday, March 16 after a long courageous battle with Huntington’s Disease. He is the son of James and Earlene (Guy) Hoin. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marie (Pendergast), son Justin Michael (Ballston Spa, NY), daughter Ashley Christine (William) Liatsis, grandchildren Sofia...

Peter M. Rosenberg

Peter M. Rosenberg

Feb 26, 2025

Peter M. Rosenberg PE, 87, passed away on February 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Troy, he was a lifelong resident of Wynantskill. He graduated from Averill Park High School and received his BS at RPI in Chemical Engineering. Peter served in the US Army in the 1960s as a 2nd Lieutenant. He enjoyed a successful career as...

Ann A. Rock

Ann A. Rock

Feb 13, 2025

Ann A. Rock

Troy - Ann A. Rock passed away suddenly on February 13th, 2025. A lifelong resident of Troy, she was known for her warm personality and love of conversation, especially during her year working in sales in downtown Troy. Ann was the beloved daughter of the late Daniel and Carmela Mennuti. She was married to her husband Kermit Rock,...

John G. Yetto Sr.

John G. Yetto Sr.

Jan 19, 2025

Yetto, John G. Sr. - Brunswick

John G. Yetto Sr. longtime resident of Brunswick passed away peacefully in the Van Rensselaer Manor on Sunday January 19th 2025. He was 82. Son of the late Samuel and Ann Ross Yetto. Beloved husband of the late Mary Lou Yetto.

Educated in Troy schools, John was a graduate of Troy High School. Following high...

Sally Messier

Sally Messier

Jan 7, 2025

Sally (Bessette) Messier, 85, of Saratoga Springs, NY, passed away peacefully in the loving care of her family. She has been joyfully reunited with her beloved husband, Wilfred P. Messier Sr.

Born on May 28, 1939, Sally was the cherished daughter of the late Francis Bessette and Sally (Czajka) Bessette. A proud graduate of Shenendehowa High School, Class of 1957, Sally...

Christopher James

Christopher James

Jan 5, 2025

Christopher James of Albany died on January 5th, 2025, in Albany Medical Center. He was 41.

Interment for Christopher will be on Thursday February 25, 2025, at 2:30PM in Oakwood Cemetery in Troy.

Fred Young III

Fred Young III

Jan 3, 2025

Fred Young III of Albany died on January 24th, 2025, in Albany Medical Center. He was 70.

Interment for Fred will be on Thursday February 25, 2025, at 2:30PM in Oakwood Cemetery in Troy.

Richard J. Gegan

Richard J. Gegan

Jan 1, 2025

Gegan, Richard J. - Troy

Richard J. Gegan longtime resident of Troy passed away in the peace of his own home on January 1st. Son of the late William and Inez Newman Gegan. Loving husband of the late Diana Gegan.

A devoted husband and father Richard will be fondly remembered as a loving and kind man. Answering his call to...

David M. Campbell

David M. Campbell

Dec 30, 2024

Campbell, David M. - Troy

David M. Campbell longtime resident of Munro Court in Troy died unexpectedly on December 28th, 2024. He was the son of the late Edward Jr. and Murine Libby Campbell.

Educated in Troy schools, David was a career man with Lydall Inc in Green Island prior to his retirement in 2021. An avid knife collector and...

Thomas “Skinner” M. Lange

Thomas “Skinner” M. Lange

Dec 21, 2024

Thomas M. Lange "Skinner" - Troy

It is with profound sadness that the Lange family announces the unexpected passing of Thomas M. Lange on December 21st. 2024, (Known to his family and friends as Skinner) at the age of 59. A life long resident of Troy, he was the son of the late Martin (2012) and Joan Mesley Lange (2013).

Tom was...

Dolores S. Whited

Dolores S. Whited

Dec 15, 2024

Whited Dolores S. - Troy

Dolores S. Whited long time resident of Troy passed away peacefully in Samaritan Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was 86. Daughter of the late Dominick and Catherine Cavalotti Pinho. Beloved wife of the late George Whited.

Educated in the Troy schools, Dolores was a proud member of the Troy communities her entire life....

James J. Keenan

James J. Keenan

Nov 13, 2024

James J. Keenan passed away suddenly on November 13, 2024. Born in 1957, he was the eldest child of the late William M. Keenan and Edwina Ferra Keenan. Jim grew up on the East Side of Troy, with a short stint as an Army brat in Western Germany. A lifelong Troy resident, he attended Troy City Schools, was active in...

Karen M. Noon

Karen M. Noon

Oct 25, 2024

Karen M. Noon, RN, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024, surrounded by her devoted family. Born on March 3, 1942, in Troy, New York, she was the daughter of Vernon T. Hurst and Ruth M. Pillsworth. A graduate of Troy High School and the Henry W. Bishop III Memorial School of Nursing, Karen dedicated her life to caregiving with...