obituaries

Dec 9, 2025

PLEASANTDALE – Karen A. Paglia, a beloved resident of Pleasantdale, passed away peacefully at the age of 58 on December 9, 2025. She was surrounded by the love of her family at Samaritan Hospital. Born and raised in Troy, Karen built a life rooted in the community she loved. The daughter of the late Christy C. Paglia and Doris H....

Dec 7, 2025

TROY - Della St. Andrew-Reed, 69, died peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in Troy, NY. Born on December 28, 1955, in Troy, NY, Della was a daughter of the late Lawrence Alfred St. Andrew and the late Jane Marie (Dupree) Hemmingway. She was raised in Pittstown, NY, and her stepfather was Henry Hemmingway. Della was a cheerful, caring woman...

Dec 2, 2025

MIDDLE GROVE – Jazalyn Nicole Fearnley, 18, of Middle Grove, formerly of Johnsonville passed away unexpectedly on December 2, 2025, at Saratoga Hospital. Born in Albany on July 12, 2007, she was the beloved daughter of Rose M. (Young) Fearnley and the late David Matthew Fearnley, Sr. Jazalyn was primarily raised in Galway. At the time of her passing, she...

Nov 23, 2025

TROY – Troy bids a fond farewell to one of its lifelong residents, Richard S. Ratigan, Sr. , who passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Born in Troy on April 16, 1935, Richard was the son of the late John W. and Helen (Galligan) Ratigan. He received his education locally, attending Troy Public...

Sep 30, 2025

TROY – Pieter Jan Bakker, 84, of Troy, NY passed away at Albany Medical Center on September 30, 2025 after a series of illnesses. Born on June 10, 1941 in Wassenaar, Holland to the late Pieter Jan Bakker, Sr. and Henrietta Bakker-Conijn, he spent his childhood and young adult years in Holland and served in the Dutch Army. After studying...

Sep 28, 2025

TROY – Miss Elizabeth Catherine Osgood, 33, of Troy, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. She was born on November 16, 1991 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy to Jeffrey Osgood and Sherry Stevens. Elizabeth was raised in Troy and was a lifelong resident. She received two High School Diplomas and graduated. Elizabeth loved to...

Sep 9, 2025

WATERVLIET – Drew P. Austin Sr., 69 of Watervliet, passed away peacefully at the Westchester Medical Center with his loving wife Maureen by his side. Drew was the oldest child of the late Peter A. Austin and Mary T. Austin (Daley). Drew graduated from Troy High School in 1976 and left home shortly thereafter to join the Army, having proudly...

Aug 23, 2025

ALBANY – Archbishop Richard G. Roy, OSJD, founder and first Primate of the National Catholic Church of America, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025 at home. He was 76 years of age. The archbishop was a native of Troy, NY, the son of the late Louis J. and Marie V. Roy. He was also predeceased by his sister Judith...

Aug 22, 2025

TROY – Joan Patricia (Forette) McKeever passed peacefully from this life on the evening of August 22, 2025 surrounded by her family and her nurses, Chelsea and Jason, during the last days of her life, who provided exceptional care after a gradual decline in health. Joan was born in Troy, NY on September 28, 1958. She was known for her...

Aug 6, 2025

TROY – Theresa J. Agars, 97, a lifelong resident of Troy, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at the Van Rensselaer Manor. She was born on March 15, 1928, a daughter of the late Sebastiano and Giovanna (Staglino) Carello. Theresa attended local schools and worked for RPI in the dining hall...

Aug 3, 2025

COHOES – Edward F. Soltys, 77, of Cohoes, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025. He was born on November 4, 1947 and was a son of the late Felix and Jane (Dzik) Soltys. Edward was raised in Cohoes and was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Cohoes High School and also Hudson Valley Community College with a degree in...

Jun 24, 2025

SCHENECTADY – Fr. John A. Facci, S.A.C.,  87, of Schenectady, Entered Eternal Life on Tuesday morning June 24, 2025 at the Glendale Home. Born in Schenectady on April 13, 1938 to the late John and Rose (Torelli) Facci, Fr. Facci was raised in Schenectady where he graduated   from Nott Terrace High School, class of 1956. After graduation, Fr. Facci went...

Jun 10, 2025

COLONIE – On Tuesday, June 10th, 2025, MaryAnn DiDonna (O'Connell) 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion to her family and friends. MaryAnn was born on January 25, 1941, and was the daughter of Ralph and Bertha DiDonna (predeceased). She was the beloved mother of six children: Jack O'Connell (Mary), Debbie Jackson ...

Jun 8, 2025

WATERVLIET – Mrs. Lydia A. Jordan, 74, of Watervliet, New York, formerly of the state of California and Florida, passed away at Samaritan Hospital in Troy on Sunday, June 8, 2025. She was born on April 27, 1951, a daughter of the late Mae B. Welch and late Charles Siglin. Lydia was raised in Watervliet,Ny. She worked for 20 years...

Apr 30, 2025

TROY –

Mr. Edmond J. Sorell, Jr., 75, of Troy, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

A lifelong resident of Troy, Edmond was born on November 22, 1949 in Troy to the late Edmond J. Sorell and Helen (Maciuk)...

Apr 23, 2025

ALBANY –

Mr. Francis G. Flynn, Jr., known as Frank by family and friends, age 81, of Albany, NY, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 following a short and unexpected illness. His loving family was by his side.

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Apr 11, 2025

TROY – Marlene A. Conlan, 91, of Troy, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on April 11, 2025. A lifelong resident of Troy, she was born on September 4, 1933 to the late Ralph and Marjorie (Tyler) Andrews. Marlene was a graduate of Lansingburgh High School class of 1950, and worked for the State of New York in the...

Mar 15, 2025

LOWVILLE - Doris Ethel Ridington Pisaniello, 97 years old, of Hummingbird Lane in Lowville, NY, passed away on March 15, 2025. She was the widow of the late Patrick Pisaniello, the daughter of the late William and Wilhelmina Ridington, and the mother of William and Daniel Pisaniello. Doris was born in Ogden, PA on November 11, 1927. She moved to...

Feb 18, 2025

SCHENECTADY – Nancy L. Schmid of Schenectady NY was born on December 31, 1963 (Tevet 15, 5724), and fell asleep on February 18, 2025 (Shevat 20, 5785). Peace be upon her. John 11:25-26: "Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in Me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by...

Feb 16, 2025

TROY – Timothy Brian Lemons, Sr., 64, of Troy passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Samaritan Hospital. Timothy was born on September 5, 1960 at the former Leonard Hospital in Troy, NY. He was the son of the late Allen L. Lemons, Sr. and Carol A. Lemons (Bennett). Timothy was raised in Valley Falls NY, resided in Poestenkill,...