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Loretta  A. Jordan

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Robert  E. Delamater,  Sr.

Robert E. Delamater, Sr.

Dec 8, 2015

Pittstown, NY- Robert E. DeLaMater, Sr., 45, of Pittstown, passed away on December 8, 2015 following an illness. Beloved son of Joann Burkett (and the late Richard DeLaMater). Loving father of Robert E. DeLaMater, Jr., dearest brother of: Lori Stockwell, John, Richard, Jr., and Joseph DeLaMater. Robert was born in Niskayuna on January 19, 1970. After graduating high school, he...

Thomas Charles Leroy Honsinger,  Sr.

Thomas Charles Leroy Honsinger, Sr.

Dec 8, 2015

Troy, NY- Thomas Honsinger, Sr., 72, of Troy, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2015 following an extended illness. Beloved husband of Corinne M. (Martin) Cosgrave-Honsinger, Loving father of: Tammy (Anthony) Belcher, Richard (Kelly) Honsinger and James C. Cosgrave, Cherished grandfather of: Kayli Honsinger, Brynn Honsinger, Chase Honsinger, Kelsey Belcher and Anthony Belcher. Dearest Brother of: David H. (Donna) Honsinger,...

Paul  Gilman

Paul Gilman

Nov 29, 2015

Troy, NY- Paul Gilman, 67, of Troy, passed away suddenly at his residence on Sunday, November 29th. Beloved husband of Linda Mae (Comproski) Gilman. Loving father of: P.J. Gilman and Donald Culnan. Caring stepfather of: Lisa Comproski and Nelson Comproski. Cherished grandfather of: Latisha Comproski. Dearest brother of: Diane McCormick (of Abingdon, VA) and Karen LaBeau. Also survived by a...

Arthur  F. Sorel,  Jr.

Arthur F. Sorel, Jr.

Nov 18, 2015

Pittstown, NY - Arthur F. Sorel, Jr., 67, of Pittstown, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2015 after battling a long illness surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Christine (Soltys) Sorel, loving father of: Thomas Sorel, Jennifer (Anthony) Sorel-Gasbara and Michael (Kristin) Sorel, cherished grandfather of: Ryan Williams, Jordyn Sorel, Raegan Sorel and Jack Gasbara. Dearest brother of:...

Joyce  F. Gordon

Joyce F. Gordon

Nov 16, 2015

Troy, NY- Joyce F. Gordon, 86, of Troy, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015. She was born in Troy on June 16, 1929 to the late William and Winifred Roberts. She was predeceased by her husband of 40 years Robert R. Gordon, Sr. Joyce, after raising her children, began working and retired from Capital District OTB. Joyce raised 10...

Frank  P. Marano,  Jr.

Frank P. Marano, Jr.

Nov 2, 2015

Troy, NY- Frank P. Marano, Jr., 91, of Troy, passed into eternal rest on November 2, 2015. Born in Troy on January 24, 1924, he was the son of the late Frank P. Marano, Sr. and Philomeana (Nanrome) Marano. Frank attended Troy schools and resided here all of his life. He was a World War II veteran, serving his country...

Lisa  Ann O'Dell

Lisa Ann O'Dell

Oct 19, 2015

Troy, NY- Lisa A. O'Dell, 52, of Troy was tragically taken from us on Monday, October 19, 2015, at her residence. Born in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of Beverly O'Dell and the late Lawrence O'Dell of Whitehall. She was predeceased by her son Jordan Michael Lawrence O'Dell. She is survived by her beloved daughter Samantha O'Dell of Troy,...

Frederick  E. Houser,  Jr.

Frederick E. Houser, Jr.

Oct 4, 2015

South Troy, NY Frederick E. Houser, Jr., 77, of South Troy, passed away on Sunday October 4, 2015, after battling a long illness. Born in Troy on November 5, 1937, he was a son of the late Frederick and Margaret (Yetto) Houser. A lifelong Troy resident, Fred was educated locally and graduated from Troy High School. He served his country...

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