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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...

Jolyn  Glenwood Redding

Jolyn Glenwood Redding

Sep 10, 2014

On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 the angel of the Lord saw fit to take into his heavenly arms, Jolyn Glenwood Redding, as she passed away at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, New York. Jolyn was born on July 26, 1956 in Halifax, Virginia. She was the eldest child of Mattie Whiting and the late Lawrence Edmonds. She attended the public...

Gerald Foster "Jerry" Hinman

Gerald Foster "Jerry" Hinman

Aug 26, 2014

Troy- Gerald Foster "Jerry" Hinman, 76, of Troy, died peacefully at his home on August 26, 2014, a perfect day for golf or a doubleheader. Born in Troy, he was a graduate of Lansingburgh High School Class of 1956. Son of the late Robert and Helen (Socola) Hinman, he is survived by his four children and nine grandchildren, Kimberly (David)...

Rev. Michael J. Hogan

Rev. Michael J. Hogan

Aug 20, 2014

Albany, NY Father Michael J. Hogan entered into eternal life on Wednesday evening, August 20th at his home, with his loving family by his side. He graduated from St. Mary's Academy, Glens Falls in 1957 and in the fall of that year entered Mater Christi Seminary in Albany. He studied there for two years and was then sent by the...

Gerard  J. Labarge,  Jr.

Gerard J. Labarge, Jr.

Aug 18, 2014

Lansingburgh- Gerard J. LaBarge, Jr., 81, of Troy, passed peacefully with family at his side on August 18, 2014. Gerard was born May 11, 1933 to the late Gerard J. and Mary E. (Crane) LaBarge in Boston, Massachusetts. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. in 1951 at the age of 17. He was schooled as a High-Speed Radio...

Eleanor  Gertrude Baker

Eleanor Gertrude Baker

Aug 5, 2014

Eleanor G. Baker Troy- Eleanor G. Baker, a lifelong resident of Troy passed away on August 5, 2014 at the Eddy Heritage House. She was 89 years old. Born in Troy on July 27, 1925, Eleanor was a daughter of the late James F. Baker Sr. and Lillian Ash Baker Eleanor is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was...

Edwin  F. Wagar,  Jr.

Edwin F. Wagar, Jr.

Aug 5, 2014

Troy- Edwin F. Wagar, Jr., 77, died suddenly at St. Mary's Hospital on early Tuesday morning August 5th following an illness. Edwin was born in Troy on November 7, 1936 to Edwin F. Wagar, Sr. and Ellen (Luke) Wagar. Edwin worked for the Tilley Ladder Company in Watervliet for over 20 years until his retirement. Edwin loved spending his summers...

Simon  Stoler

Simon Stoler

Jul 31, 2014

Stephentown, NY- Simon Stoler died at Albany (NY) Memorial Hospital on July 31, 2014 at the age of 93. Born in White Plains, NY on December 5, 1920, Simon moved to the Noroton Heights neighborhood of Darien, CT when his father, Louis, opened Stoler's in 1923. After graduating from Darien High School and serving in the Army Air Corps during...

Edward  "Eddie" Bates

Edward "Eddie" Bates

Jul 29, 2014

Schenectady- Edward Bates 08/02/44 - 07/29/14 On July 29th, 2014 Mr. Edward "Eddie" Bates, 69, of Schenectady passed away at Ellis Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Bates faced a lengthy illness with valor and went home to Heaven just a few days shy of his 70th birthday. Edward Bates was born in Albany on August 2, 1944. He...

Elizabeth  F. Delong

Elizabeth F. Delong

Jul 23, 2014

Troy- Elizabeth (Newkirk) DeLong, 57, of Troy died unexpectedly on July 23, 2014 in Albany, NY. A daughter of Leonard and Faith (Sagar) Newkirk, Elizabeth, known to all as "Betty" was born on March 25, 1957 in Troy. Survivors include her four children, Jason Helmar, Elizabeth Helmar, Crystal Soto and Roxanne Helmar; her grandchildren Alexandera, Sara, Alexis, Jorge, Kayshaleez, Leeiza,...

Anna  Dariano Dimascio

Anna Dariano Dimascio

Jul 23, 2014

Anna Dariano DiMascio, 92, formerly of Saratoga Springs passed away on July 23rd at the Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia, NY. Anna was born in Schenectady, NY on August 30, 1921. She was a daughter of the late Leonard and Carmella Dariano. Survivors include her sisters Catherine Dariano of Scotia, NY, Mary Taoramina of Santa Clara, California...

Keith  Armand Castle

Keith Armand Castle

Jul 20, 2014

Troy- Keith Armand Castle, 50, of Troy passed away on July 20th, 2014 surrounded by the love and care of his family as well as the staff at Samaritan Hospital. Keith was born in Troy, NY on July 5th, 1964 to parents Theresa Dayter and Richard Castle. Keith graduated from Troy High School in 1982 and continued on to co-own...

E'Shane  Tyree Walker-Myers

E'Shane Tyree Walker-Myers

Jul 19, 2014

E'Shane Tyree Walker-Myers was born on October 31, 1997 in Troy, NY to Tyronda Walker and Jeffrey D. Myers. E'Shane completed his earthly journey and entered into eternal rest July 19, 2014. E'Shane attended the Troy City Schools and was a straight A student. He was one of the kids' that really loved going to school. He had a love...

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