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Obituaries

Leonard  V. Levensailor

Leonard V. Levensailor

Feb 28, 2019

On Feb 28th 2019 Leonard V. Levensailor of Troy, N.Y. peacfully passed into the arms of his Lord, Jesus Christ. Leonard was born May 10, 1951 at Sunset Nursing Home, Constableville, NY, to the late Charles and Helen (Bouregois) Levensailor. Survivors include his wife, Deborah E. Roberts Levensailor, his children: Cassie M. (Shawn) Smith, Leonard L. Levensailor. Step-son, Philip N.J...

Susan  Ann O'Connell

Susan Ann O'Connell

Feb 27, 2019

In Memory of Susan Ann OConnell 1952 - 2019 Susan Ann OConnell 66 of Cohoes NY, passed away on Wednesday February 27, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Susan was born June 21, 1952 in Bronx, NY to the late Selma (Nelson) and Israel Rivera. She was predeceased by her husband Sean OConnell of California in 2000. Susan always lived...

David  Collett

David Collett

Feb 11, 2019

Troy, NY David Collett, 65, died suddenly at his home on Monday, February 11, 2019. Born in Troy, NY, David was the son of the late Marion Hayner and William F. Collett. David attended Troy High School and Hudson Valley Community College. He was a proud veteran of the US Air Force serving from 1972 to 1976. David was formerly...

Mary  Elizabeth Layman

Mary Elizabeth Layman

Feb 6, 2019

Colonie, NY Mary Elizabeth Layman, 92, of Colonie, NY formerly of East Greenbush and Troy NY, joined her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Born in Menands, she was the only daughter of the late John MacGenniss and Elizabeth Gerber MacGenniss. Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and daughter of God. Her steadfast faith and selfless devotion to...

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...

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