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John E. "Johnny" Delap

John E. "Johnny" Delap

Apr 14, 2018

John Edward Delap, 37 of Watervliet died on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Samaritan Hospital after a sudden illness. Born in Troy, NY on May 12, 1980, Johnny was the son of Jack and Cindy Forner Delap of Johnsonville, NY. He was employed for 10 years as a Courier with Fed Ex and was a highly respected member of the...

John  B. Russell

John B. Russell

Apr 10, 2018

John B. Russell, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, surrounded by his loving family, he was 77 years old. Born and raised in Troy, NY, he was the son of the late Omar and Florence Coyne Russell. John served his country proudly in the US Army and worked for Bendix in Green Island for over 30 years retiring in...

Linda  Keil

Linda Keil

Apr 9, 2018

Linda Keil, 63, died on Monday, April 9, 2018 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peters Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Linda was born in Niskayuna the daughter of Doris Wilson Bosc and the late Vincent Bosc. She lived most of her life in the Rotterdam area before moving to Guilderland 15 years ago, Linda was...

Patricia  A. Leach

Patricia A. Leach

Mar 22, 2018

Patricia A. Leach, 79, passed away at home on March 22, 2018 in Troy, NY. She was the widow of Gerald T. Leach Sr., they were married on November 11, 1959. Patricia was born in Jamaica Queens, NY. She was the daughter of Thomas and Veronica Mertz-Chewins. She graduated from Catskill High School and was the Broker and Owner of...

Theresa  A. Smith

Theresa A. Smith

Mar 16, 2018

Theresa A. Smith, 56 passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018, after being stricken at her home. Born in Troy, NY, Theresa spent most of her life in Green Island before moving to Cohoes 8 years ago. She was employed for the better part of twenty years as a housekeeper for both the Super 8 and Best Western Hotels. Theresa...

Kennedi  Caitlyn Banks

Kennedi Caitlyn Banks

Feb 25, 2018

Our princess, Kennedi Caitlyn Banks, 17, of Brunswick, NY. passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours on Sunday February 25,2018 after spending her life making the lives of everyone around her, more beautiful, and full of love. Kennedi gave special meaning to the lives of her mother Tina (Darmanjian) Banks, her stepfather Richard King, her father...

Paul  Robert Hayes

Paul Robert Hayes

Feb 25, 2018

Paul Robert Hayes, 77, died February 25th 2018 at Riverside Nursing Home in Castleton-On-Hudson, after a 15 year battle with multiple sclerosis. Paul was born in Troy, NY on January 21, 1941, to the late Adeline Schermerhorn Hayes and Robert Joseph Hayes. He attended LaSalle Institute in Troy and St. Michael's College in Winooski, Vt. After graduation he served in...

Edith  A. Hughes

Edith A. Hughes

Feb 10, 2018

Edith A. Hughes, 97, of Van Rensselaer Manor, died on Saturday, February 10, 2018. Born in Troy, NY to the late Fred and Frances Elliott, Edith was a lifelong resident of the city. Edith was a graduate of Lansingburgh High School, class of 1938. She worked for an extended period of time and retired from the Rensselaer County Dept. of...

Mary  Ellen Hill

Mary Ellen Hill

Feb 7, 2018

Obituary of Mary Ellen Hill Mary Ellen Hill, 71, of Troy passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Born in Troy September 24, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Thomas James, Sr. and Ellen Audrey (VerSchneider) Bourke. Mary Ellen was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and Hudson Valley Community College with a degree in nursing. Mary...

Lawrence  Matthew Daigneault,  Jr.

Lawrence Matthew Daigneault, Jr.

Feb 5, 2018

Lawrence M. Daigneault Jr., age 48 died suddenly on the morning of Monday February 5th, 2018 in his Clifton Park home. Larry is survived by his daughter Ashley Daigneault and Fianc Brandon of Catskill NY; his father Lawrence Daigneault of Middletown, NY his brother Mark Daigneault and wife Sarah of Troy NY; significant other Heather Vincent and Grandson Aiden Mattice....

Marion  P. Hernberg

Marion P. Hernberg

Feb 5, 2018

Troy Visitation 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Thursday, February 8, 2018 Riverview Funeral Home 218 2nd Avenue Troy, New York, United States 12180 Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am - 11:30 am Friday, February 9, 2018 St. Joseph's Church South Troy 416 Third Street South Troy, New York, United States 12180 Interment 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Friday, February 9,...

Mary  Jean Mudar

Mary Jean Mudar

Feb 4, 2018

Mary Jean (Guerin) Mudar,75, wife of 56 years to Paul Mudar, passed away at Samaritan Hospital, after being stricken at home, Feb 4, 2018. She was predeceased by her parents, Mary and John Guerin. She was the loving mother of Pamela Jean Mudar, Kimberly Ann (Mott) McDonald, and Deborah Marie (Eric) Brucato; grandmother of Julia, Danielle, Alyssa, Sydney, Matthew, Nathan...

Barbara  A. Strubel

Barbara A. Strubel

Jan 20, 2018

Barbara A. Strubel, 79, passed away on January 20, 2018 at Samaritan Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born in Troy, NY to the late Leona Gladu and Frank Watts, Sr. Growing up in Troy, Barb attended Troy schools. In 1957 she married Peter L. Strubel who died in 1994. Barb was employed at Robert Reiss in Waterford...

Arthur  J. Faraci

Arthur J. Faraci

Jan 17, 2018

Arthur J. Faraci, 70, passed away, after a sudden illness, on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Albany Medical Center with his family by his side. Arthur was born in Troy to the late Salvatore and Mary Agnes Faraci. He was a lifelong resident of the city. Arthur drove for Wildwood Transportation after working for 23 years as a foreman for...

Margaret  A. Gilbert

Margaret A. Gilbert

Jan 15, 2018

Margaret A. Gilbert of Lansingburg left this world 1/15/18 at the age of 73. She is an amazing woman who wanted to help everyone that had a need and had a great head on her shoulders. She loved having so many children; it pleased her to talk of how many she had. She is very creative and was a talented...

John Barrett "Jake" O'Connell,  Sr.

John Barrett "Jake" O'Connell, Sr.

Dec 18, 2017

Loudonville, NY John B. Jake OConnell, Sr., 76, of Loudonville, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2017, surrounded by his children. He is survived by his former wife, Mary Ann DiDonna and their six children: John OConnell, Jr. (Mary), Deborah Jackson (Jeff), Coleen Greene (Bobby), Eileen Iannone (James), Joseph OConnell, and Katina OConnell; his brother Kevin OConnell (Marie), his sister...

Bonita M. "Bonnie" Smith

Bonita M. "Bonnie" Smith

Dec 5, 2017

Bonita Bonnie M. Ryan Smith, 50, of 1st Street, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peters Hospital. Born and raised in Troy, she was a lifelong city resident. Her father Harold Ryan predeceased her. Bonnie will be remembered for her love of music, especially The Oldies, wrestling, crossword puzzles and Facebook games. Bonita...

Paula C. Von Der Lancken

Paula C. Von Der Lancken

Nov 30, 2017

Troy, NY Paula von der Lancken died on November 30th. She is survived by her sister, Carla. Paula was a talented poet and a great lover of animals. She adored her music and enjoyed dancing and making art. She was a loving soul who took in stray animals and people. Paula was employed at the the Hudson Valley Community College...

Michael  J. O'Neill

Michael J. O'Neill

Nov 12, 2017

Michael J. ONeill, 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2017 after a long illness. Born in San Antonio, TX, he was the son of the late Donald T. and Ann Hogan ONeill. Michael moved to the area in 1945 and had worked as a Draftsman for the General Electric Co. in Schenectady. Michael proudly served his country in...

Harold A. "Harry" Strope

Harold A. "Harry" Strope

Nov 12, 2017

Harold A. Harry Strope, 86, died peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2017 after a long illness. Harry was born in Troy, NY to the late Albert and Mildred Snyder Strope and was a lifelong city resident. He was a simple hard working and gentle natured man. His greatest pleasure in life was found in the company of family and friends....

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