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Carole E. Creagan
Apr 1, 2019
Brunswick, NY Carole E. Creagan, 85, of Spring Avenue Extension, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019 at Samaritan Hospital. Born in Troy to the late William and Theresa Jacob Chamberlain, she was a lifelong area resident. Carole worked for the Pioneer Market in Troy, NY for over 20 years and was a past member of the Troy Country Club....
Rose M. "Rosie" Sias
Mar 29, 2019
Troy, NY Rose M. Greene Sias, passed away after fighting cancer on Friday March 29, 2019. Born in Troy on April 11, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Jeanie Greene Catalfu. She was a loving mother to Hayden Sias (Jess) of Corinth, NY, Brendan Sias of Saratoga Springs, NY and Whitney Stenkamp (Justin) of Washington State and the...
Dawn Deshaw
Mar 26, 2019
Cohoes, NY On Tuesday, March 26, 2019, Dawn DeShaw, loving wife and mother of two children, passed away at the age of 54. Dawn was born on July 29, 1964 in Pittstown, NY to John E. Brundige and Geraldine (Papers) Brundige. On October 27, 1990, she married Jack E. DeShaw. Dawn loved going to concerts, especially when Kid Rock and...
Edward B. Maxfield
Mar 18, 2019
Edward B, Maxfield, 86, of Jay Hakes Road, Grafton passed away March 18, 2019 surrounded by his loving family after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late George E. Maxfield and Maude (Landfear) Maxfield and beloved husband of 42 years to the late Betty A. (Bidwell) Maxfield. Loving father of: Edward...
Charles R. "Butch" Gillett
Mar 14, 2019
Troy, NY Charles R. Butch Gillett, 72, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on the evening of March 14th. He was the son of the late Charles H. and Helen M. Moore Gillett. Butch was a lifelong resident of Lansingburgh, born and raised and a graduate of Lansingburgh High School in 1966. He was employed...
N. Maurice "Moe" Jones
Mar 13, 2019
N MAURICE 'MOE"JONES BORN IN BROOKLYN, NY ON AUGUST 29, 1961 DIED IN TROY, NY ON MARCH 13, 2019. HE WAS 57 YEARS OLD. MAURICE MOVED WITH HIS PARENTS AND SISTER SONJIA TO ALBANY, NYIN MAY, 1966 WHERE HE ATTENDED ST PATRICKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UNTIL GRADE 3 AND LATER TRANSFERRED TO PS 14. IN THOSE EARLY DAYS MAURICE PLAYED LITTLE...
Marjorie Osgood
Mar 13, 2019
Marjorie Osgood, 70, passed away peacefully on, March, 13, 2019 at her home 3279 6th Avenue, Troy, NY, with family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Chester and Ruth Wescott. Besides her parents, Marjorie was also predeceased by her husband, Walter C. Osgood, Sr. who died in 2013 and her siblings: Joann, Linda and Anna. Marjorie...
John A. "Jack" Gronau
Mar 1, 2019
East Schodack John (Jack) Arthur Gronau, Sr., 90, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on March 1, 2019. Jack is survived by his wife, Wilma. Jack was born and raised in Watervliet, NY and was the son of the late Helen M. Doescher and Arthur Gronau, and the stepson of the late John Tully. Jack attended St. Brigids School...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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