Obituaries

John E. Simonik

John E. Simonik

Dec 15, 2022

Simonik, John E. - Cohoes John Edward Simonik died unexpectedly at his home December 15th, 2022, at the age of 73. Born January 19, 1949, in Troy, he was the son of the late John C. and Joyce Wentzel-Simonik.Residing in the Cayuga Apartment Plaza in Cohoes for the past several years, John will be remembered by his many friends there....

Robert J. Martin

Robert J. Martin

Nov 17, 2022

Martin, Robert J. - Averill Park Robert J. Martin of Averill Park unexpectedly passed away on November 17th. He was 71. Born March 17th, 1951, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Eveyln Trembely-Martin. Bob will be remembered by his many friends for his love of sports and music. An avid lover of both rock and roll and...

John Michael  Conde

John Michael Conde

Nov 15, 2022

John “Mike” Conde

Troy – John “Mike“ Conde passed away peacefully on November 15, 2022.  Mike was the husband of Nancy Van Amburgh Conde and the son of Bernadine and Clyde Encarnacion.  Growing up in Troy, Mike attended Troy High and continued his education at HVCC.  Mike was employeed at V. M. Choppy & Sons for many years.  Mike enjoyed...

Lawrence A Zepf (Larry)

Lawrence A Zepf (Larry)

Nov 10, 2022

Zepf, Lawrence A. (Larry)

Lawrence (Larry) Zepf passed peacefully on November 10, 2022, at Hospice Inn surrounded by family. He is the devoted son of Mildred (Crandall) Zepf & Lawrence Zepf of Troy.He is the loving husband of Elizabeth (Powers) Zepf for 54 years, devoted father to Mary Jude Splann, loving and proud grandfather of Michael Lawrence Splann, and brother...

Charlotte M. Christian

Charlotte M. Christian

Oct 20, 2022

Charlotte M. Christian

Charlotte Marie Christian, 80 of Troy, NY passed away on October 20, 2022. Charlotte was born on December 17, 1941 to Charlotte Benedict (House) Christian and Benjamin Christian in Troy NY where she remained a resident throughout her life.    In her youth, Charlotte was employed at Classic Metals. After that, she spent many years helping to...

Mary  Kearns

Mary Kearns

Oct 6, 2022

Mary A. (Shaughnessy) Kearns, 82 of Schenectady, NY passed away on October 6, 2022. Mary was born in Troy, NY at St. Mary’s Hospital on December 17 to Isabel Meade Shaughnessy and George Shaughnessy. Mary’s mother passed away at the age of 23 in 1945, she and her sister were brought up by their paternal grandmother Irene Brooks Shaughnessy in...

Sharon  M. McCanney

Sharon M. McCanney

Sep 18, 2022

Sharon Marie (Stickelmyer) McCanney-Goodrich lived on this earth from November 23, 1949 - September 18, 2022 and was loved by many. Sharon was born in Troy, New York to parents John J. “Jack” and Alice M. Stickelmyer. She passed away surrounded by her loving family at Albany Medical Center. Sharon is preceded in death by her parents and two nieces...

Kevin  M. Purcell

Kevin M. Purcell

Sep 8, 2022

Troy - Kevin M. Purcell of Troy, passed away on September 8, 2022 surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by two sons and a sister.  Kevin was a student and teacher of Judo for his adult life  and winner of both a silver and gold medal at the Empire State Games in the 1970s.  A  short graveside service...

William "Gerard"  Hoy

William "Gerard" Hoy

Jul 26, 2022

 

Gerard Hoy- Wynantskill

Gerard Hoy,76, passed away on July 26,2022. Jerry was born in Watervliet and raised in Troy.   He was the son of the late William and Frances Hoy.   Jerry was a graduate of Troy High School and was employed for many years at Grand Union and then at Price Chopper.

He is survived by his brother David...

Patricia Milanese

Patricia Milanese

Jul 8, 2022

 

PATRICIA MILANESE 

East Greenbush - Patricia Milanese passed away July 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Watervliet to James J. and Corinne O’keefe, she graduated from Watervliet High School and worked for several years in the NYS Department of Corrections in Albany until 1964,  then as a homemaker.  She was an active member of the East Side Seniors...

Janice "Jan" Ann Krogh

Janice "Jan" Ann Krogh

Jul 6, 2022

 

 

 

Janice Ann Krogh - Troy

On Wednesday July 6, 2022, the world lost a silent hero, Janice “Jan” Krogh, 70, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at her home in Troy, NY.  Jan was born in Troy, NY on June 24, 1952 the daughter of the late Robert O'Hare and Helen Colaneri O’Hare.  She graduated Catholic Central High...

Mary  Lou  Yetto

Mary Lou Yetto

Jul 2, 2022

Mary Lou Yetto lifelong resident of Troy passed away Saturday July 2nd, 2022, with her loving family by her side. Daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Cullen-Gillick. Beloved wife of John G. Yetto Sr.

Mary Lou was a graduate of Catholic Central High School. Following her education Mary Lou took on the role of Homemaker raising her children lovingly....

Marion  L.  Martin

Marion L. Martin

Jun 21, 2022

Marion L. Martin of Cohoes passed away peacefully with her family by her side Tuesday June 21, 2022. 

Following Marion's wishes, funeral services were held privately. 

Arrangements entrusted to the Daniel D. Purcell Funeral Home, Troy. 

John  C.  Redcross

John C. Redcross

Jun 19, 2022

John C. Redcross (80) passed away on Father’s Day, June 19, 2022.  John was born in Troy, NY, on August 1, 1941, to Catherine Eates and Arnold Redcross. Beloved husband to Mary Beth (Branigan) Redcross.

John graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1965 with a degree in engineering.  He then served over four years in the United States Navy, spending...

Carolyn  S.  Fitzpatrick

Carolyn S. Fitzpatrick

Jun 14, 2022

Fitzpatrick Carolyn S. – Troy

Carolyn S. Fitzpatrick of Troy died Tuesday June 14th at her home with her loving family by her side. She was 93. Daughter of the late Clayton and Elma Cushman- Sherman. Beloved wife of the late John Fitzpatrick.

Carolyn is survived by her children Jayne (Scott) Carlson, Kevin Fitzpatrick, and Maureen Fitzpatrick; Grandson Scott Carlson...

Michael D. Meehan

Michael D. Meehan

Jun 3, 2022

Michael D. Meehan 

Troy - Michael D. Meehan passed away peacefully on June 3, 2022. Michael was the son of the late Edward and Margaret DeWitt Meehan. Michael was the beloved brother of Ann Meehan, Mark (Karyl) Meehan and Kevin Meehan, and is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Michael's memory to...

C. Andre Sullivan

C. Andre Sullivan

May 30, 2022

C. Andre Sullivan

 

Troy – C. Andre “Andy” Sullivan passed away peacefully on May 30, 2022.  Andre was born in Troy, the only child of the late James F. and Florence Wade Sullivan.  Andre was a graduate of the Academy of the Holy Names, in Albany, earned an associate of arts degree from the former Elizabeth Seton College, Yonkers,...

Richard  A.  Purcell

Richard A. Purcell

May 21, 2022

Richard A. Purcell, longtime resident of Wynantskill, passed away May 21st in Troy. Son of the late Alfred and Florence Maslinuas-Purcell. Beloved husband of Jane (Berrien) Purcell. 

Richard will be remembered by his family and friends as a family man and an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, being in nature and sharing those times with his family. Richard...

George F.  Bourgeois Sr.

George F. Bourgeois Sr.

May 9, 2022

George F. Bourgeois Sr., age 90, of Satillite Beach passed away in his sleep on Monday, May 9th, at Holmes Regional Hospital.  He was the middle son of Alcide and Alma (Beaudoin) Bourgeois of Troy, New York where George was raised and lived most of his life and where he also raised his family.  He graduated in the class of...

Miriam T. McMahon

Miriam T. McMahon

Apr 15, 2022

Miriam T. McMahon

Troy – Miriam T. McMahon passed away peacefully on April 15, 2022.  Miriam was the daughter of the late John and Gertrude Riley and was the wife of the late Edward McMahon. Nanny was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who enjoyed spending time with her family, both close and extended.

Miriam is survived by her children,...

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