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Nicole A. "Nikki" Stephansen

Nicole A. "Nikki" Stephansen

Dec 28, 2014

Nicole A. "Nikki" Stephansen, 43, of Troy, NY, formerly of Breadenton, FL died suddenly at her home on December 28, 2014. Nikki was survived by her children, Jessica and Brian, her parents Jerry and Sharon Stephansen, her brother Michael Stephansen and sister Jennifer Vanderveer (Stephansen/Bell). Nikki touched many lives as a mother, daughter, aunt, and friend. Her too short life...

Hector  Luis Cruz  Iii

Hector Luis Cruz Iii

Dec 10, 2014

Hector Luis Cruz III, 37, of Port Richey, Florida, formerly of Albany, New York, entered into eternal life Wednesday December 10, 2014 following complications of a brief illness. Born in Brooklyn, NY on November 6, 1977, son of Maria Santiago and Hector L. Cruz, Jr. Hector was deeply loved by his family and was respected as a highly skilled master...

Alice  J. Percuoco

Alice J. Percuoco

Dec 1, 2014

Alice J. Percuoco passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014 in Oneonta, NY at 97 years young. A nearly lifelong resident of Troy, NY, she moved to Robynwood Adult Home on November 5, 2010 to be near her daughter, and in May of 2014 became a resident of A.O. Fox Hospital Nursing Home, Oneonta, NY. Alice was born to the...

Jacob R. "Jake" Reed

Jacob R. "Jake" Reed

Nov 25, 2014

Selkirk- Jacob R. Reed, Sr., 78, of Selkirk passed away at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, NY following a bout of cancer. With the love and compassion from his family, neighbors, friends and the incredible team of St. Peter's Hospice and the Staff of the Albany VA he was able to have a peaceful journey to "the other...

Betty  Jane Thompson

Betty Jane Thompson

Nov 20, 2014

Betty Jane (Larkin) Thompson, 88, of Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Troy, NY passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2014. She was born on February 13, 1926 in Troy, NY. Before moving to Florida, Betty lived in Pleasantdale and was a summer resident for over 45 years at Methodist Farm on Crooked Lake in Averill Park, NY. Betty was a...

Franklin  D. Smith

Franklin D. Smith

Nov 18, 2014

Franklin D Smith 82, of North Troy NY passed away on Tuesday Nov 18th at Memorial Hospital in Albany . Frank was a Korean War Veteran and a retired Sergeant in the NY State Troopers. His law enforcement career also included Para Trooper and NY State Scuba Diver. He then went on to work in related fields and finally retired...

Lori  J. Thomas

Lori J. Thomas

Nov 17, 2014

Lori J. (Schnoop) Thomas affectionately known as "LT" of Troy, N.Y., entered in to eternal peace on Monday November 17, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy. Lori was born June 24, 1969 in Albany, NY to Nancy Daymont and Henry A. 'Skip' Schnoop. Lori lived most of her life in Albany prior to moving to Lansingburgh 6 years ago....

Joyce  A. Boyle

Joyce A. Boyle

Nov 14, 2014

Joyce A. Boyle, 85, of Rensselaer and formerly of Troy, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014 at the Riverside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Castleton, NY following a long illness. She was born on November 22, 1928, the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Moulton) Britt. Joyce was a graduate of Catholic Central High School in Troy. For many...

Mary  F. Krutka

Mary F. Krutka

Nov 6, 2014

Cohoes- Mary F. Krutka, 80, of Cohoes, passed away during the early hours on Thursday November 6, 2014 following a lengthy illness. Born in Albany on April 12, 1934, Mary was a daughter of the late John Valcik and Mary (Zvoncak) Valcik. Mary grew up in Albany where she attended local schools. Mary graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in 1953;...

Beverly Naomi "Ma" Wyatt

Beverly Naomi "Ma" Wyatt

Nov 3, 2014

Beverly Naomi Wyatt, affectionately known as "ma," was born August 19, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Mary Loretta and Norman Arthur Gordon. Beverly was called home to be with the Lord on Monday November 3, 2014. Beverly grew up in Brooklyn, NY but later moved to Wyandanch Long Island where she received her high school diploma in...

Carl  Dockery

Carl Dockery

Oct 26, 2014

Albany- Mr. Carl Dockery, 74, formerly of Albany, died on Sunday evening October 26th at the Riverside Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing in Castleton-on-Hudson, NY. Mr. Dockery spent a good part of his life as a youth counselor and was described as a sweet man and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Prayers will be offered at...

Wilbern L. "Bill" Weddle

Wilbern L. "Bill" Weddle

Oct 16, 2014

Wilbern L. Weddle ("Bill"), 91, of Troy, formerly of Mentor, OH, died on Thursday, October 16, 2014 following a brief illness. Born in Kearney, Nebraska, on September 12, 1923, he was a son of the late Lillie (Barlow) and Amos Weddle. Bill was a 1948 graduate of the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy (now Missouri University of Science and...

Colleen  Ann Wong

Colleen Ann Wong

Oct 10, 2014

Troy Colleen Ann (Dwyer) Wong, 61, of Saratoga Springs and formerly of Troy, died Friday, October 10, 2014, at Albany Medical Center Hospital after a short battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Born in Troy, August 10, 1953, Colleen was the sixth daughter of the late Francis (Chick) and Eleanor Dwyer. Sister to Diane Guilianelli, Nancy Burke of Mechanicville, Judy Dwyer,...

Madelyne  Russell

Madelyne Russell

Oct 9, 2014

Troy Madelyne Russell, 84, passed away peacefully at the Springs Nursing & Rehab Centre after a brief illness. Madelyne was born in Troy to the late: James Joseph and Susan Gladys Hughes Cummings. She was a lifelong resident of Troy. She is survived by her children: Jane Hunter of Cohoes, Regina Russell of Shaftsbury, VT, Edward Russell of Green Island...

Gerald P. "Guy" Pettalino

Gerald P. "Guy" Pettalino

Oct 5, 2014

Gerald P. "Guy" Pettalino Watervliet- Gerald P. Pettalino, affectionately known by all as "Guy", passed away at his home in Watervliet on Sunday afternoon, October the 5th, surrounded by his loving family. He was 46 years young. Guy faced his battle against cancer with courage and perseverance. Gerald was born in Albany, NY to Robert "Al" Pettalino and Shirley M....

Gerald  R. Toomey

Gerald R. Toomey

Oct 4, 2014

Gerald R. Toomey, 77, of Clifton Park, formerly of Albany, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 4 following a long illness, his family and friends by his side. Gerald was born in Albany, a son of the late James J. Toomey, Sr. and Anna M. (Yauch) Toomey. Gerald enjoyed reading, traveling, cooking as well as watching his all time favorite...

John  W. Smi

John W. Smi

Oct 4, 2014

Cohoes John W. Smi, 69, of Cohoes and formerly of Schroon Lake, beloved husband of Judy Smi, passed away on October 4, 2014, peacefully at home surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Cohoes, John was the son of the late William and Delphine Smi. He was a graduate of Guilderland High School and a...

Jorge Alberto "Coy" Falu-Garcia

Jorge Alberto "Coy" Falu-Garcia

Oct 2, 2014

Jorge Alberto Falu-Garcia Albany- Jorge Alberto Falu-Garcia, of Albany known by his friends and family as "Coy" "50" "Kiry" and "Boster" was taken from us tragically on Thursday October 2nd. He was only 25 years young. Jorge was born on December 20, 1988 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. He was a son of Tomas Falu-Cruz and the late Camille Garcia-Vivas....

Maria  D. Neumann

Maria D. Neumann

Sep 22, 2014

Waterford- Maria D Neumann, born September 24, 1953, age 60, of Waterford NY lost her battle to cancer and died on Monday September 22, 2014 at her home peacefully with her loving partner Bill Endres of 15 years by her side. She was well loved and cared for by her family and friends. Maria had been an accountant for many...

Lola  J. Rohrig

Lola J. Rohrig

Sep 22, 2014

Troy- Lola J. Rohrig, 53, of Troy, passed away on Monday, September 22nd at home with her family by her side, following a long illness. Her family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Thursday, September 25th at the Riverview Funeral Home, 218 2nd Ave., in Lansingburgh, from 10 to 12 PM with a Funeral Service to follow...

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