Stephen H. Struss, Sr.
Sep 2, 2018
Brunswick~ Stephen H. Struss, Sr., 65, died suddenly on Sunday, September 2, 2018. He was predeceased in 2014, by his soul mate and the love of his life, Diane. Steve was a big advocate for Donate Life NY. He loved his sports cars and reading a good book. Survivors include his children: Heidi Clementi (Raymond Reynolds) of Waterford, NY, Stephen...
Shirley Monique Carroway
Sep 1, 2018
God always knows when to intervene in our lives. When one gets sick God does one of two things, He raises the person up and puts them back on their feet; or He decides to enter them into a state of final rest in His Garden. Shirley Monique Carroway entered into eternal rest while under Hospice Care on September 1,...
Donald C. "Don" Emory, Sr.
Aug 26, 2018
Donald (Don) Emory passed away surrounded by his family on August 26th, 2018. Born and raised in Albany, he attended Albany High School and over the years worked at Allied Trucking, was the Superintendent of Housing at South Mall Towers, and owned and operated Ginas Imported Food & Deli in Troy. Don was well known in the funeral business from...
Andrew Joseph Pelletier
Aug 9, 2018
Troy, NY Andrew Joseph Pelletier, 89, born in Cohoes and residing much of his adult life in Troy, passed away after a brief illness on August 9, 2018. He is survived by his former spouse, Martha Del Monte Pelletier of Wynantskill; children: Stephen Pelletier of Wynantskill, and Andrea Hebert (Robert) of Queensbury; grandchildren: Katie & Annie Paone, and his sisters...
Ralph W. Baldwin
Aug 8, 2018
Troy, NY Ralph W. Baldwin, 46, died suddenly at home on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Ralph was born in Troy to the late William and Mary E. Lewis Baldwin and was a lifelong area resident. Ralph is survived by his two daughters: Samantha Blake and Kyle Baldwin. His siblings: Robert (Jackie) McGurn, Doug (Diane) McGurn both of Delmar, Billy Baldwin...
John T. "Jack" Degnan, Jr.
Aug 6, 2018
TROY~ John T. Degnan, Jr., 99, formerly of North Lake Avenue in Troy, passed away on August 6, 2018 at the Van Rensselaer Manor. Born on June 27, 1919 in Providence, Rhode Island, John was the son of the late John T., Sr. and Irma (West) Degnan. He was the devoted husband of Marjorie T. (Bernier) Degnan, together they were...
William John Bellows
Jul 9, 2018
Johnsonville, NY William John Bellows, 62, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. William was born and raised in Troy and was a graduate of Troy High School. William worked, 20 years, as a diesel mechanic for Valente Sand and Gravel in Troy. He is survived by his wife; Judith A. Bellows along with his...
William Louis "Lou" Schupp
Jul 9, 2018
William L. Schupp Lou passed peacefully into heaven on July 9, 2018. Lou graduated from Colgate University in 1954. From there, he enlisted in the Army. After being discharged, he went to work for Mobil Oil. Years later he started his own business Tri- Co- Lube (Oil Company) in Rensselaer, NY. After he retired, he volunteered for the Catholic Diocese...
Kerristen Fawne Gibson
Jul 7, 2018
Kerristen Fawne Gibson, 38, died suddenly and unexpectedly on July 7, 2018. Kerristen is survived by her husband; Samson Dane, her three children: Alaura Dane, Deven Allman and Talon Dane; a sister, Tiffany Skinner; her mother, Tammy Skinner, a grandchild; Madden Allman and a nephew; Xiion Skinner. A Memorial Service will be conducted on Monday evening, July 16th at 7:30...
Michael J. Zullo
Jun 27, 2018
Michael Zullo, 71, of Clifton Park, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Daughters of Sarah nursing center in Albany, NY. Born in Queens, NY, on February 2, 1947, Michael was employed as an air traffic controller while living with his wife, Judith, and their children in Shirley, NY. Later, he and his family moved to Bowie,...
Maris Jean Lodge
Jun 25, 2018
Troy, NY Maris Jean (Hackett) Lodge, 86, passed away peacefully Monday, June 25th, at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home in Troy, New York. She was born in Saranac, New York to the late Ray Alton Hackett and Lillian Jetta (Craig) Hackett on February 18, 1932 and was a long time resident of the Saranac/Dannemora area. Besides her parents she is...
David S. Urquhart
Jun 8, 2018
Troy, NY David S. Urquhart, 78, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 at Samaritan Hospital after a short illness. Born in Cohoes, David spent most of his life in Troy. He was employed for 30 years as a groundsman for Albany Rural Cemetery in Menands. After retiring from Albany Rural, David worked maintenance, part-time at the Rensselaer County Courthouse...
Joyce W. Hedberg
Jun 5, 2018
Troy, NY Joyce Hedberg Joyce Hedberg, 87, of Troy, beloved wife of the late Walter Hedberg, went home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2018. Born in Patchogue, NY, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Elizabeth Albin (Leo) and beloved step-daughter of Harold Leo. Joyce volunteered at St. Marys Hospital in Troy, NY. She enjoyed...
Susan M. Gongola
May 24, 2018
Troy, NY Susan M. Gongola, 60 of Johnson Road, Cropseyville, died on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Samaritan Hospital after a long illness. Susan was born in Troy, NY, daughter of the late Harry and Rose Talarico Cummins; she was a lifelong area resident. Susan was a former member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Hoosick Falls, enjoyed bingo,...
Raymond E. Hughgill, Iii
May 23, 2018
Troy, NY Raymond E. Hughgill, III, 38, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters Hospital. Raymond was born in Keene, NH, the son of Raymond Hughgill, Jr., and Margaret Hunt. Raymond was a Correctional Officer with the NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Besides his parents, Raymond is survived by his...
Walter Edward Hedberg
May 13, 2018
Troy, NY Walter Hedberg, 90, of Troy, beloved husband of Joyce (Albin) Hedberg, went home to be with the Lord on May 13, 2018. Born in Patchogue, NY, he was the son of the late Gustav and Sarah (Wheeler) Hedberg. Walter served in the U.S. Army from 1950-1952. He worked at The Northport VA Hospital, Eastern Nazarene College and for...
Marie A. "Little Gram" Kennedy
Apr 27, 2018
Marie Little Gram Kennedy, 90, peacefully passed away on April 27, 2018 in East Greenbush, NY. Marie was born in Boston, Massachusetts and was the daughter of Charles and Caroline Kennedy. Marie lived a full and beautiful life. She loved to travel the world with both friends and family. She enjoyed the arts, golfing, reading, and most of all, spending...
Frankie W. "Big Daddy" Hathaway, Sr
Apr 24, 2018
Frankie W. Big Daddy Hathaway 39, of Troy NY, passed away suddenly on April 24 2018. He was born in Troy, NY on October 30, 1978 Frankie worked for Millwood incorporated since 2004. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Amber and his children; Brittany and Frankie Jr., Survivors also include his parents Hope Schermerhorn, James (Tammy) Hathaway...
Irene B. Hegarty
Apr 18, 2018
Irene B. Hegarty, 100 passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at VanRensselaer Manor after a short illness. Irene was born in Troy, daughter of the late Herbert J. and Jennie E. Green King. Except for a 20-year period when she lived in East Troy, Wisconsin, Irene was a lifelong resident of Troy, NY. Irenes employment history was wide and...
Marylou A. Pierre
Apr 17, 2018
MaryLou Ann Stephanowski Pierre, of Waterford, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 17th, after a long illness. Born in Waterford, she was the daughter of the late John and Mildred Stephanowski, wife of the late Donald Pierre Sr. and sister of the late John R. Stephanowski. She is survived by her sister, Betty Gwinn, Sister in...
