Obituaries
Alice M. Boos
Oct 10, 2023
Alice Cecilia McCartin Boos died after a brief illness on October 10, 2023 at The Eddy where she was surrounded by loving family and caregivers. She was born on October 12, 1930 in Indianapolis, Ind., the daughter of Joseph P. McCartin and Dorothy King McCartin. She attended elementary school in Pawtucket, R.I., Lowell, Mass., and Troy and graduated from...
William J. Hope
Sep 24, 2023
William (Bill) J. Hope, PE, age 74, of Colonie died Sunday, September 24, 2023 at home after a long illness due to lung complications. Born March 12, 1949 in Troy, he was the second of five children of the late Leo and Marjorie (McNamara) Hope.
During his high school and college years, Mr. Hope worked alongside his father who was...
Ben J. Morano
Sep 21, 2023
Ben J. Morano, formerly of Pawling Avenue in Troy passed away at the age of 90 with his loving family by his bedside Thursday September 21, 2023. Son of the late Anthony and Carmella Pavase-Morano.
A retiree of Norton Company in Watervliet, Ben was a long-time parishioner of Sacred Heart Church in Troy. Ben answered the call to serve...
Margaret A. Wolfe
Aug 1, 2023
Margaret A. Wolfe of Rotonda West Florida, formerly of Brunswick, New York, passed away peacefully at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa on August 1, 2023, after a courageous battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. She was surrounded by her loving husband Richard, as well as her children and grandchildren, in her final days.
A graduate of Catholic Central High School...
Maureen M. McDermott
Jun 21, 2023
McDermott, Maureen Murray MEDWAY, MASSACHUSETTS
Maureen (Murray) McDermott, 69 years old, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 21 surrounded by her daughter, son, and son-in-law. Born August 12, 1953, in Troy, New York she was the daughter of the late Bernard J. and Dorothy (Luskin) Murray and wife of the late John F. McDermott. Maureen was educated at...
Christine H. Wood
Jun 15, 2023
TROY, N.Y. - On June 15, 2023, Christine Helen Wood (Conroy), 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends after a valiant battle with cancer at Samaritan Hospital; the same hospital where she built a 35-year nursing career. A place she called home.
Christine was known to all who loved her as a selfless, kind-hearted and generous woman,...
Joanne K. Canonico
May 4, 2023
Joanne K. Canonico passed away peacefully at home May 4th, 2023. Joanne was the daughter of the late Fritz and Margaret Kagel Kirch and was the loving wife of the late Michael C. Canonico Jr.
Joanne is survived by her daughter Dawn Foglia and a son Joel Canonico; her grandchildren Ben Foglia, Jason Neil, Christopher Canonico, great grandchildren Audrey...
John F. McDermott
Apr 6, 2023
John F. McDermott, 77 years old, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 6th, surrounded by his family. Born September 9, 1945, in Albany, New York, he was the son of the late Frederick and Sophie (Allen) McDermott and husband of Maureen (Murray) McDermott. A proud Albanian, John grew up on Eagle Street across from the Governor's mansion. He...
LucyAnna Rolfe
Mar 14, 2023
LucyAnna RolfeTroy – LucyAnna Rolfe passed away peacefully on March 14, 2023. LucyAnna was the daughter of thelate Hugh and Helene Meunier Rolfe and was deeply devoted to her daughter, Laura Joyce Gallagher,and to her cherished friends and precious family.
LucyAnna was a counselor, singer, songwriter, workshop leader and volunteer at the Troy Music Hall.LucyAnna is survived by her daughter...
Arthur D. Kleiner
Mar 6, 2023
Arthur Kleiner
Averill Park - Arthur D. Kleiner passed away peacefully in his home on March 6, 2023. Arthur was the son of the late Arthur Kleiner Sr. and Mary Ann Colehamer. Arthur was a Security Technician with the New York State Police for many years.
Survivors include his children Jeffrey (Cheri Venne) Kleiner and Kathryn (Andrew) Rossi, his grandson Louis...
Clara E. Glogowski
Jan 7, 2023
Glogowski, Clara E. – Wynantskill
Clara E. Glogowski, longtime resident of Wynantskill passed away peacefully January 7th, 2023, at the age of 98. Daughter of the late Alexander and Anna Walaszinowicz - Cazasta. Beloved wife of 72 years of the late Edward T. Glogowski.
Clara will be remembered as a woman of great faith, treating everyday as a blessing...
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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...