Obituaries

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...

Margaret A. Williams

Margaret A. Williams

Oct 18, 2024

Margaret "Peg" Williams, 76 of Troy, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18th, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on January 30, 1948 to the late Frank and Fran Flynn of Troy.

Peg attended Catholic Central High School ('65) and after graduating pursued her passion for helping others through her career as a nurse and in medical records...

Sandra L. McAvoy

Sandra L. McAvoy

Oct 11, 2024

McAvoy, Sandra L. - Troy

Sandra "Sandy" L. McAvoy longtime resident of Troy passed away peacefully while enjoying her final weekend at camp in Middleburgh Friday October 11th, 2024. Daughter of the late Thomas and Helen Owens McAvoy. Longtime soul mate of Jacquelyn R. "Jackie" Goldsmith.

A graduate of Sacred Heart Grammar School and later Troy High School. Sandy was a...

Pamela R. Gillick

Pamela R. Gillick

Sep 24, 2024

Pamela R. Gillick long time resident of Troy passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 with her loving family by her side. Daughter of the late Joseph and Marjorie Willard - Diduch. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Gillick.

Pamela enjoyed a long career with the Van Rensselaer Manor where she retired following 23 years of service. Pam was an avid...

Ruth L. Bouchey

Ruth L. Bouchey

Sep 5, 2024

Ruth LeBeau Bouchey of Troy, NY passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home in Troy. Ruth was born March 8, 1929 to the late Charles and Catherine LeBeau in East Greenbush.

She was a graduate of Columbia High School and the College of Saint Rose in Albany. She worked briefly for the General Electric...

Paul E. Connally

Paul E. Connally

Aug 27, 2024

Paul Edward “Elmo” Connally, 66, passed away on August 27, 2024. He was born September 3, 1957 in Troy, N.Y. to the late William J. and Rita A. (Farley) Connally.  Paul was educated at Sacred Heart Elementary School, and then after graduating from Troy High School, Paul spent the majority of his life living in Florida and Upstate New York....

James J. Conroy Jr.

James J. Conroy Jr.

Aug 14, 2024

September 28, 1947 - August 14, 2024

James "Jim" Conroy was a man whose life was defined by service, love, and dedication to both his family and community. Born as the eldest son of James Conroy and Mary Rose (Bond) in Troy, NY, Jim’s journey through life was marked by countless acts of kindness and leadership that left an indelible mark...

Dolores A. Chagnon

Dolores A. Chagnon

Aug 14, 2024

Dolores A. Chagnon (Welsh) of Rensselaer died in the Van Rensselaer Manor, Troy on August 14th, 2024. She was 96. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Francis Welsh. Beloved wife of the late Richard Chagnon with whom she shared 66 years of marriage.

Dolores enjoyed a long career at Russell Sage College where she worked as a librarian....

Karyl Lynn Meehan

Karyl Lynn Meehan

Jul 30, 2024

Karyl Lynn Meehan of Troy entered into rest on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 26, 1953 in Troy to the late John Rosney Sr. and Carol Pendt Rosney. She married the love of her life, Mark Meehan, on September 14, 1974. Devoted mother of Karl (Meghan), Kieran, Kurt, and Kaitlyn Alaxanian...

Edward Vincent Girzone

Edward Vincent Girzone

Jul 27, 2024

Edward Vincent Girzone "Ed," 87, went home to Jesus peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2024 with his devoted wife of sixty years by his side. Ed was the son of the late Peter and Margaret Girzone. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen Girzone, and his seven children who were his pride and joy, and their wonderful spouses: Anna...

Grace Teal

Grace Teal

Jun 29, 2024

Ballston Spa - Grace Teal passed away peacefully on June 29, 2024. Grace was the loving wife of John Teal. In addition to her husband, Grace is survived by her daughter Mary Miller, sister Carol (Rick) Stroman, several grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Grace will be remembered fondly by her family and friends.

A Memorial service will be celebrated on July...

Mary M. Sheehy

Mary M. Sheehy

Jun 16, 2024

Mary M. Sheehy long time resident of Troy passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Sunday June 16th 2024. Daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Riley. Beloved wife of the late Robert Sheehy.

Mary is survived her four nieces Barbara (late Stan) Grovenger, Judy (Eddie) Martin, Pat Ritrovato and Donna Jaques and a...