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Francis  Blair

Francis Blair

Jan 27, 2019

Troy, NY Francis Blair, 89, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2019, in Troy, NY Francis is survived by his loving children: Theresa (Malcolm) Guyette, of Grafton, NY, Keith (Shirley) Blair, of Troy NY, Gail Morin, of Valley Falls, NY and Michele Mccarthy, of Richmond KY; his brother Arthur Blair of Troy, NY and his sisters: Margarite (Blair) Bounds of...

Joseph E. "Buddy" Hernberg

Joseph E. "Buddy" Hernberg

Jan 27, 2019

Cropseyville, NY Joseph E. Buddy Hernberg, 67, died on Sunday, January 27, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Troy, NY, Joseph was the son of the late, Joseph Edward and Marion Luby Hernberg. Joe had lived in Troy before moving to Waterford and finally to Cropseyville. Joe attended Troy High before serving in the US...

John  Earl Burdick,  Sr.

John Earl Burdick, Sr.

Jan 25, 2019

Valley Falls, NY John Earl Burdick, Sr., husband, father, papa and friend, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019, after living a great life, with the love of his life, his wife Cathy, children and grandchildren. Born in Troy, NY on August 11, 1947, he is the son of Mary (Pierce) Burdick and the late Eugene P. Burdick, Sr. John...

Sofia  M. Dooley

Sofia M. Dooley

Jan 17, 2019

Sofia M Dooley, age 103, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2019 at the Eddy Village Green in Cohoes. Sofia was born in Troy, February 28, 1915 to Italian immigrants -Joseph J. Belotte and Sofia Zito Belotte. She grew up with her brother Charles and sister Marie on 15thSt. in downtown Troy. As a teenager, she worked for her father...

Kathleen J. "Kathy" Fiffe

Kathleen J. "Kathy" Fiffe

Jan 11, 2019

Averill Park, NY Kathleen J. Fiffe, 72 of Garner Road, died suddenly on Friday, January 11th at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Born in raised in Cohoes, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Robert Urquhart, Jr. and Rose Smith Urguhart and has resided in Averill Park for the past 30 years. Kathleen was a graduate of Cohoes High School and...

Willard D. "Will" Bailey,  Jr.

Willard D. "Will" Bailey, Jr.

Jan 10, 2019

Willard D Bailey Jr., 58 of Carondelet Apartments in Latham, passed away suddenly Thursday January 10, 2019 with his son by his side at Samaritan Hospital. Born on July 4th, 1960 in Troy, he was the son of Lillian Bailey Burr and the late Willard D. Bailey Sr. He was the loving husband of the late Linda Simard Bailey, they...

Christopher J. "Chris" Brunina

Christopher J. "Chris" Brunina

Jan 10, 2019

Christopher J. Brunina, 49, passed away on January 10th, 2019 surrounded by his family. Raised in Albany, NY, he was the son of Shirley Brunina (Jones) and the late George Brunina. Chris is survived by his four siblings Alan (late Diane) Brunina, Paul Brunina, Kimberly (Jim) Boggs, and Nancy (Miron) Glogowski. He is also survived by his many nieces and...

Eunice  Mitchell

Eunice Mitchell

Dec 23, 2018

East Greenbush, NY Eunice Mitchell, 83, of East Greenbush New York, formerly of Wayne and Totowa, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Sunday December 23, 2018. Daughter of the late Tunis and Ethel DeLeeuw of Passaic New Jersey. Preceeded by her sisters May Froehlich and Grace Dieckmann, and brothers Neil, Conrad, Jack, and Willis DeLeeuw. Survived by her son Dennis...

Ruth  Helen Salmon

Ruth Helen Salmon

Dec 19, 2018

Troy, NY Ruth Helen Salmon, 79, passed away on December 19th, 2018 after a long illness. Ruth was born in Bennington, Vermont on October 17, 1939. She was a lifelong resident of Troy, NY. Ruth was the youngest daughter of the late Myron Louis and Dorothy Elizabeth Sayers. She was predeceased by her husband, John Edward Salmon. They were married...

David L. "Dave" Gardner

David L. "Dave" Gardner

Dec 18, 2018

Troy, NY David L. Gardner, 67, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Samaritan Hospital after a long illness. Born in Troy, NY, he was the son of the late James A. and Sadie Oliver Gardner, Dave was a lifelong Troy resident. He was a manager for Dunkin Donuts for over 20 years as well as a parking attendant...

Charles  A. Darmanjian,  Sr.

Charles A. Darmanjian, Sr.

Nov 30, 2018

Troy, NY A family lost their hero, when Charles A. Darmanjian Sr. (63), passed away peacefully Friday, November 30th at Samaritan Hospital surrounded by the people he loved, and who loved him in return. Born in Troy, he was the beloved son of Harold Darmanjian Sr. and the late Mary Phyllis Darmanjian. He was the dearly loved brother of Anthony...

Carolyn  Ann Krause

Carolyn Ann Krause

Nov 27, 2018

Troy, NY Carolyn Peacock Krause (b. 9 May 1940) died suddenly on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. She is survived by her husband of forty-nine years, Stephen Alfred Krause, her two sons, Stephen Eloy Krause (m. Christine Ryan Krause) of Ipswich, MA; and their three daughters, Carolyns beloved granddaughters, Amelia, Estelle, and Jayne and Timothy John Krause (m. Grace Kline) of...

Mary  T. O'Brien

Mary T. O'Brien

Nov 19, 2018

Troy, NY Mary T. OBrien, 80, passed away Nov. 19th,after a full life, just a day short of her 81stbirthday. Born in Troy, a lifelong area resident, Mary was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Alice St. Hilaire Lozo. Mary had a long and diverse employment history working for, Montgomery Ward, at School 2, as a lunch lady, the...

Laurel  Ann Welcome

Laurel Ann Welcome

Oct 20, 2018

Laurel Ann (Strock) Welcome, 69 of Troy passed into eternal rest on October 20, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Laurel was born in 1949 in Troy and was the daughter of the late Vey and Reita Strock of Troy. Laurel was a graduate of Troy High School class of 1967. Laurel was employed by New York...

Gloria  Theresa Amatetti

Gloria Theresa Amatetti

Oct 11, 2018

Gloria Amatetti departed this world and was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on October 11, 2018 at the age of 85. She passed peacefully with her daughter Katy by her side. Gloria was born Gloria Theresa Marie Paolano in Brooklyn, NY in 1933. She was the youngest of seven siblings born to Italian immigrants from Sicily, Mary and Vincent...

Daniel  C. Gipe

Daniel C. Gipe

Sep 29, 2018

Daniel Charles Gipe, 52, of Troy, passed away peacefully, on September 29, 2018. Born in Troy on April 24, 1966, Daniel was the son of James T. Gipe, Sr. and Vivian Schabhetl. Beloved son to James T. Gipe, Sr. and Vivian Schabhetl, as well as stepdad Robert Schabhetl. Loving father of Leslie Gipe (DJ LaValley) Anthony Gipe (Elizabeth) Daniel Gipe...

Daniel  G. Schultz

Daniel G. Schultz

Sep 26, 2018

South Troy- We are saddened to announce the unexpected death of Daniel G. Schultz, who passed away peacefully on September 26, 2018 at his home in South Troy. Born in Troy on June 17, 1955, Daniel was the son of the late Lewis and Marion (Waller) Schultz. Dan was recently predeceased by his beloved wife of Patricia Ann (Horton) Schultz...

Patricia Ann "Patty" Schultz

Patricia Ann "Patty" Schultz

Sep 23, 2018

We are saddened to announce the death of Patricia A. Patty (Horton) Schultz who passed away on September 23, 2018 at her home in South Troy. Born in Troy on June 30, 1955, Patty was the daughter of the late Lena and William Horton. Beloved and devoted wife of Daniel G. Schultz. Loving mother of Adam (Jennifer Novak) Schultz and...

Jack  Bradley Cox

Jack Bradley Cox

Sep 16, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Jack B. Cox announces his sudden passing at the age of 76 years. Jack was born on June 23, 1942 and was proud to be a life long resident of Troy, New York. In the 1960's he was a member of the Iron Workers Union following in his fathers footsteps. Over...

Hugh  James Wilkes

Hugh James Wilkes

Sep 14, 2018

Hugh J. Wilkes, 62, of Troy, passed away on September 14, 2018 at Samaritan Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 16. 1956 In Oceanside, California, Hugh was the son of Gerald Wilkes and the late Peggy (Thurber) Wilkes. Husband of the late Donna J. Wilkes until her passing in 2004. Loving father of Nancy Lewis (Anthony), Christina...

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