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David  L. Metchick

David L. Metchick

Jun 13, 2015

TROY, NY- David Louis Metchick was born on November 15th, 1952 and entered into eternal rest after his courageous battle with Cancer on June 13th, 2015 surrounded by a few of his cherished loved ones. David was born and raised in Albany New York and has lived in the Capital District all his life. Dave was an alumni of Colonie...

William  H. Connors

William H. Connors

Jun 12, 2015

Lansingburgh, NY- William H. Connors, a lifelong resident of Lansingburgh, died on Friday evening June 12, 2015 following a long illness. He was 76 years old. Son of the late William E. and Marion (Batchelder) Connors, Bill was born in Troy and attended local schools. He served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany. Upon being honorably discharged,...

Donald  E. Bowen

Donald E. Bowen

Jun 6, 2015

Watervliet, NY- Donald E. Bowen, 73, of Watervliet, died at his home on Saturday June 6th, after battling a long illness. His loving family was by his side. Born in Cohoes, NY on September 30, 1941, Donald was a son of the late David W. and Mae Elmira (Brockway) Bowen. He was a lifelong resident of Watervliet and held an...

Jeremiah  Charles Dreessen

Jeremiah Charles Dreessen

Jun 5, 2015

There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die. We gather here today to remember and celebrate the life of Jeremiah Dreessen He was a son, a brother, lover, warrior, and the best kind of friend He was nerd, a...

Howard  Traite

Howard Traite

Jun 3, 2015

Howard Traite Wynantskill, NY- Howard Traite, 57, of Bonehead Farm located at 137 Hidley Road, Wynantskill, NY, died peacefully after a brief illness on Wed., June 3, 2015, at Samaritan Hospital, surrounded by friends and family. He was born February 24, 1958, in New Brunswick, New Jersey. His family moved to Sunnyvale, California, then back to New Jersey, and then...

Tyreek  J. Prince

Tyreek J. Prince

May 31, 2015

Troy, NY- Tyreek J. Prince, 18, of Troy, was tragically taken from us and departed this life suddenly on May 31, 2015. He was just a few weeks shy of celebrating his 19th birthday. Tyreek was born in Troy on June 22, 1996. He was a son of James L. Prince and Tiama L. Schultz. Tyreek as a lifelong resident...

Joyce  M. Popson

Joyce M. Popson

May 31, 2015

Joyce M. Popson Hoosick Falls, NY- Joyce M. Popson, 74, most recently of Hoosick Falls and formerly of the Lansingburgh Kane Apartments, died suddenly at the home of her daughter in Hoosick Falls on May 31, 2015. Joyce was born in Malone, NY, a daughter of the late Carl and Freda (Williams) Mason. She moved to Troy when she was...

James  Ross Traa

James Ross Traa

May 28, 2015

TROY, NY- James Ross Traa, 76, died peacefully on May 26, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, lived in Philadelphia and Birmingham, MI as a child. Jim attended Bullis Preparatory School in Maryland and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1961. Upon receiving his commission, he served as a nuclear submariner aboard...

Patricia  Ann Goyer

Patricia Ann Goyer

May 21, 2015

Troy, NY- Patricia Ann Goyer, 77, of Troy, died at her home on Thursday morning, May 21, 2015 after battling lung cancer. Her loving family was by her side. Patricia was born in Troy on August 14, 1937, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Barrett) Kelley. She resided here her entire life and was a homemaker. Her family...

Endy  S Griffiths

Endy S Griffiths

May 20, 2015

Mr. Endy Solomon Griffiths, 71, currently of Lansingburgh (North Troy), formerly of Providence, RI, died unexpectedly on Wednesday May 20th surrounded by his loving family. Although we mourn the loss of our beloved father and grandfather, we celebrate his reward, being at home with his Savior Jesus Christ. Mr. Griffiths was born on October 10, 1943 in St Elizabeth, Jamaica...

John  Sobik,  Jr.

John Sobik, Jr.

May 19, 2015

JOHN SOBIK Jr. 1938~2015 Sobik, John Jr., formerly of West Moreland, NY passed away peacefully on Tues., May 19, 2015 in Albany, NY at the age of 76. He was born on June 4, 1938 in Rome, New York to John and Mary Karash Sobik. John, a resident of Sorrento, FL grew up in West Moreland, NY, graduating high school...

Easter  Bonnie Durham

Easter Bonnie Durham

May 19, 2015

Formerly of Newburgh, NY- Easter Bonnie Durham, 58, of Albany, NY, formerly of Newburgh, NY, died on May 19, 2015. Ms. Durham was born in Highlands County, Florida and was a lifelong resident of the Newburgh, NY area, only recently moving to Albany 3 years ago. She was last employed by OR&L Housekeeping and Environmental Services of Albany. Survivors to...

Paul  R. Gosselin

Paul R. Gosselin

May 16, 2015

Troy N.Y. Paul R. Gosselin, 57, of Troy passed away Saturday May 16, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital with his loving wife, Rhonda, by his side. Paul was born on August 25, 1957, in Glens Falls , NY , to the late Wilfred and Pauline Gosselin. Paul graduated from Whitehall High School and joined the Army National Guard. Paul was...

Robert  Muniz

Robert Muniz

May 9, 2015

Lansingburgh- Robert Muniz, 54, of Lansingburgh, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 9, 2015 following a long battle against cancer. His loving family was by his side. Robert was born on June 11, 1960 in Philadelphia, PA, a son of Carmen Calero and the late Felipe Muniz. He was a longtime resident of Troy. Robert was an accomplished, self-employed carpenter...

Courtney  Alexander Yates

Courtney Alexander Yates

May 5, 2015

Albany, NY- Courtney Alexander Yates, 27, of 261 Clinton Avenue, Albany, departed this life, suddenly on Tuesday May 5, 2015. He was born on September 23, 1987 in Petersburg, VA. He attended Sussex Central and Albany High School. Courtney was a hard-working family man that loved to cook and his favorite food was fried chicken. He was a loving, dear...

Carol  Ann Boucher

Carol Ann Boucher

Apr 29, 2015

Carol Ann Boucher (Knapp), 68, of Guilderland, NY passed away on Wednesday, April 29th 2015 surrounded by her family at the Hospice Inn at St Peter's Hospital. Carol was born in Albany, NY on Jan 28, 1947 to the late Chester & Eleanor (Couchman) Knapp. Predeceased by her Sister and Brother n law Ethel and Victor Scheidel. Loving and devoted...

Latwan  C. Hankins

Latwan C. Hankins

Apr 29, 2015

Albany, NY- Latwan C. Hankins, 21, of Albany, was taken from us tragically on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Born in Albany on April 7, 1994, Latwan was the son of Joshon Ross and Annie Hankins. He was a lifelong Albany resident and grew up in the West Hill neighborhood. Latwan was a graduate of Albany High School, class of 2012....

John  R. Bobar

John R. Bobar

Apr 22, 2015

Valley Falls, NY- Happy Father's Day to our father, John R. Bobar who died on April 22, 2015 at the age of 80. John was born December 28, 1934 and was raised in Troy, N.Y. He served in the US Air force then retired with the Army Reserve. He loved to travel in his RV and did so for many...

George  W. Oathout

George W. Oathout

Apr 21, 2015

Troy, NY- George W. Oathout, 76, of Troy, passed away at Samaritan Hospital in Troy on Tuesday April 21, 2015. Born in Catskill, NY, son of the late Francis M. and Mary (Baker) Oathout. George worked at American Chemical in Latham, NY as a warehouse manager for 40 years. He was the husband of Carol (Hulett) Oathout for 54 years....

Rose  Marie Guliano

Rose Marie Guliano

Apr 16, 2015

Rotterdam, NY- Rose Marie (Zeno) Guliano, 86, of Crestwood Drive, Rotterdam, passed away at her home on Thursday April 16, 2015 following a brief illness, with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Guliano was born in Oswego, NY, the daughter of the late Anthony Zeno and Anna Gentile. Before her marriage, Rose Marie worked in a candy factory, which...

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