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Paul Hans, Jr.
Apr 3, 2016
TROY - Paul Hans, Jr., retired postal worker of over 35 years and long-time resident of Troy, died on April 3, 2016 at the age of 73. His wife of 44 years, Kate, as well as his sons David and Sean, a brother Michael, and many nieces and nephews survive. Paul was a lifetime member of the Watervliet Ancient Order...
Korey M. Collins
Mar 31, 2016
Schenectady, NY- Korey M (Kippy) Collins, 60, entered into eternal peace after a long illness on March 31st 2016. Kippy was born in Albany, NY on March 5, 1956 to Kolleen Brimberry and Robert Collins. He graduated from Linton High School and later studied Culinary Arts at Schenectady Community College. He had a longtime career in sales. Kippy had a...
Patrick F. Ratigan
Mar 30, 2016
Troy, NY- Patrick F. Ratigan, 58, of Troy, died on March 30, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of Jean (Vale) Ratigan and the late Lloyd Ratigan. Patrick attended Lansingburgh High School and was employed at Coburg Village in Rexford, NY. He loved his family and enjoyed family gatherings. Patrick always had a smile on his...
Jose R. German
Mar 23, 2016
Amsterdam, NY - Jose R. German, 60, of Amsterdam, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 surrounded by his loving wife and family. For the last 20 years Jose made his home in Amsterdam and was employed at Fiberglass Industries in Amsterdam for 16 years. Jose loved music and chilling on the beach. He will fondly...
Mary S. Burch
Mar 19, 2016
Troy, NY- Mary S. Burch, 90, of Troy, died peacefully after brief illness on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy. Mary resided in Troy most of her life. She was a graduate of Catholic Central High, class of 1943. She graduated from Pratt Institute with her Master's Degree in law library science. She also attended Empire...
Florence M. Albert
Mar 16, 2016
South Glens Falls, NY- Florence M. Albert, formerly of South Glens Falls, died on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 after a long illness at Diamond Hill Nursing & Rehab in Troy. She was 70 years old. Ms. Albert was born in Glens Falls on November 29, 1945. She was the daughter of the late Azade Joseph and Irene Lena (Allaire) Albert....
Ada C. O'Donnell
Mar 7, 2016
Lansingburgh, NY- Ada C. O'Donnell, 67, of Lansingburgh, has passed onto her next adventure on March 7, 2016. A daughter of the late Blaine Sumner Atkins and Catherine Magdeline Atkins, Ada was born on a farm in Averill Park and was raised by her grandfather, Frederick Alexander Atkins. She moved to Wynantskill where she met her "best friend from third...
Maryellen A. Russell
Mar 3, 2016
Troy, NY- Maryellen A. Russell, 71, of Troy, died suddenly at her home on March 3, 3016 following a long illness. Survived by her husband of 52 years, John B. Russell, her daughters Tina (Richard) Reed and Donnalee (Robert, Jr.) Mero, her granddaughters, Ashley (Seth) Nadler and Kailyn Fourtin, her great-grandchildren Shea and Carter Nadler, and her only surviving sister...
Loretta A. Jordan
Mar 3, 2016
Lansingburgh, NY- Loretta A. Jordan, 67, of Lansingburgh, formerly of Kingston, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 3, 2016. Loretta was born in Poughkeepsie and moved to Kingston where she resided for over 20 years. From Kingston she moved upstate to Albany, where she resided for over 30 years. Eventually, Loretta settled in Troy. Survivors include her loving...
Michael J. Horan
Mar 1, 2016
Bluffton, S.C. - Michael J. Horan, 66, of Bluffton S.C. and formerly of Troy, N.Y., passed away peacefully after a long illness on March 1, 2016, at his home in Bluffton S.C., surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born in Troy on April 7, 1949 to the late Thomas and Irene Horan of Lansingburgh. Michael was the sole proprietor...
Matthew John Kearney
Feb 27, 2016
Troy, NY Matthew John Kearney, 55, of Albany, passed away peacefully at his brother's home in Troy on February 27, 2016. Matt was born on May 27, 1960 to the late John and Elizabeth (Dugan) Kearney, formerly of Guilderland, NY. Matt graduated from Guilderland High School in 1978. He earned an associates degree from Hudson Valley Community College in 1980...
Perry "Butch" Keels, Jr.
Feb 23, 2016
Troy, NY- Perry "Butch" Keels, Jr., 68, of Troy, died suddenly on February 23, 2016 following a long illness. Born on November 22, 1947 in Greeleyville, SC, he was a son of the late Perry Keels, Sr. and Ada Lee (Bennett) Keels. Perry has resided in Troy for the past 58 years. He was a graduate of Troy High School...
Evelyn Mary Daigneault
Feb 13, 2016
Troy, NY- Evelyn Mary Daigneault, 93, of Troy, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, February 13, 2016. Evelyn was born on February 4, 1923, the daughter of the late Edward and Mae Caulfield. Mrs. Daigneault was a hard working woman who worked many jobs from "Rosie the Rivotor", Behr Manning Corporation, Crossing Guard, Motel Manager, Vanilla Bean Bakery. She finally...
Phillip K. Turner
Jan 31, 2016
Troy, NY- Phillip K. Turner was born in Troy on March 8, 1955 to the late Eddie and Mary (Dodson) Turner. At the age of 60, he moved on in the presence of his loved ones on Sunday, January 31, 2016 following a brief illness. Mr. Turner was a lifelong resident of Troy and was a graduate of Troy High...
Ronald R. Morris
Jan 31, 2016
Rotterdam, NY- Ronald R. Morris, 67, of Rotterdam, died suddenly on Sunday, January 31, 2016. Ronald was born in Niskayuna, a son of the late Wilbur and Ann (Moranselle) Morris. He was a lifelong resident of the Schenectady area and was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School. Following high school, Ronald joined the Air Force in 1966 and was...
William A. "Bill" Whitney
Jan 16, 2016
Watervliet, NY- William A. Whitney, 58, of Watervliet, died suddenly on January 16, 2016 as a result of complications from recent surgery. A son of Eveline (Mary) Whitney and the late Frederick W. Whitney. Bill was born on January 7, 1958 in Kittery, Maine. He was a lifelong resident of the Troy area and graduated from Troy High School, Class...
Genevieve Zampier
Jan 14, 2016
Troy, NY- Genevieve (Nagengast) Zampier passed away at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home in North Greenbush on January 14, 2016. She was born in Troy and lived most of her life in Brunswick. She was the daughter of the late John Nagengast and Barbara (Stehle) Nagengast, and was predeceased by her loving husband of seventy years, Joseph L. Zampier, who...
Nancy Troue
Jan 3, 2016
Lansingburgh, NY- Nancy (Doyle) Troue, 83, of Lansingburgh, passed away peacefully at Van Rensselaer Manor on January 3, 2016, after a battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Troy and was a lifelong resident of Lansingburgh. She was a graduate of Lansingburgh High School (Class of 1950) as well as Mildred Elley Secretarial School. For several years, Nancy was...
Annabelle T. Ciccarelli
Dec 22, 2015
TROY, NY- Annabelle T. Ciccarelli, 82, of 5th Avenue, Troy, passed away on December 22nd at St Mary's Hospital following a brief illness. She was born on November 23, 1933 in Malone, NY, a daughter of the late Ezra and Florence (Lamica) Prespare. She was a graduate of Troy High School and worked at the Northeast Association of the Blind...
Gary P. Galarneau
Dec 14, 2015
Ballston Spa, NY- Gary P. Galarneau, 67, of Ballston Spa, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 14th, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, following a brief illness. Gary is survived by his wife of 39 years, Cathy, two sons; Jeffrey (Elizabeth) and Michael, two grandchildren and four nieces. The family will receive relatives and friends from 5 p.m....
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