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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
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
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
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...
Carmen Carde
Jul 17, 2014
Troy- Our beloved mother, sister, auntie, grandmother and friend: Carmen Carde, 76, of Troy died unexpectedly on July 17, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital after battling cancer; her loving family was at her side. Born in St. Sebastian, Puerto Rico, Carmen was a daughter of the late Ramon Jimmenez-Carde and Pilar Gonzalez. Carmen moved to the Bronx from Puerto Rico...
Howard W. Rosekrans, Jr.
Jul 16, 2014
Howard W. Rosekrans Jr., age 71 of Pleasantdale, NY passed away on July 16, 2014 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with rectal cancer with metastasis. He was born on November 30, 1942 in Troy, NY, the son of the late Howard W. Rosekrans Sr., and the late Mary...
Diane Elizabeth Struss
Jul 14, 2014
Brunswick, NY - Diane E. Struss of Brunswick died suddenly on July 14, 2014 at Albany Medical Center after sustaining injuries from a tragic car accident in the Town of Colonie. She was 57 years old. Beloved wife of Stephen H. Struss; cherished mother of Stephen Struss (Kelsey Stevenson); loving stepmother to Heidi Clementi of Waterford and Stephen Coonradt of...
Dorothy M. Cottrell
Jul 1, 2014
Spiegletown - On July 1, 2014 we lost our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend. Dorothy M. Cottrell, 94, of Spiegletown died on Tuesday evening at Samaritan Hospital in Troy following a brief illness. Daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Horan) Magee, Dorothy was born in Troy and was a lifelong area resident. She attended local schools...
Dorothy W. Lewis
Jun 24, 2014
TROY, NY- Dorothy W. Lewis, 88, died June 24, 2014 at The Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center in Troy where she had resided for the past three years. Survivors include her sons, Dale and his wife Bonnie of Canandaigua, Kent of Rensselaer, Kevin and his wife Kristina of Wynantskill; one brother, Donald and his wife Betty Wakelee of Ft. Myers, FL;...
Irene B. Rock
Jun 24, 2014
Troy- Irene B. Rock of Troy died on June 24, 2014, at the Hospice Inn @ St. Peter's Hospital in Albany following complications associated with heart disease. She was 63 years old. Daughter of the late John and Marion Sprackland, Irene was raised in Schodack, NY and for the last few years resided at the Hill Street Inn in Troy....
Cydne Rose Brearton
Jun 6, 2014
Troy- Cydne R. Brearton, 65, died peacefully in her home surrounded by family and friends on Friday, June 6, 2014 after battling a long illness. Born in Troy on February 17, 1949, Cydne was the daughter of the late Angeline Thompson. A resident of Cohoes and Troy, Cydne attended school at St Michael's in Cohoes, Catholic Central High School, and...
Shirley A. Mcinerney
May 9, 2014
Troy- Shirley A. McInerney Shirley A. McInerney, 83, of Troy, passed away at the Eddy Heritage House on Friday, May 9, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Troy where she was raised and educated. Shirley graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1948. For several years she was employed by New York Telephone. While raising her family she...
Lawrence Robert Faust
May 8, 2014
LAWRENCE ROBERT FAUST Mr. Lawrence Robert Faust, 70, of Gloversville, New York, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2014, at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, following a sudden brief illness. Lawrence was born on May 13, 1943, in Little Neck, Long Island, New York, and was the son of adoptive parents Mr. and Mrs. Wright. Lawrence graduated from Fashion Industries...
Norma Pascarella
Apr 28, 2014
Clifton Park- Norma Pascarella, 79 of Clifton Park and formerly of Troy, NY, passed away on Monday evening, April 28th at Diamond Hill Nursing and Rehab Center after a short illness. Norma was born in Troy a daughter of the late Frank Pascarella and Edith Youse Pascarella. A graduate of Troy High School, Norma went on to attend Cornell were...
Maria Anne Macgregor-Fiffe
Apr 25, 2014
Maria Anne MacGregor-Fiffe Ballston Lake- Maria Anne MacGregor-Fiffe, 39, of Ballston Lake, formerly of Cohoes, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday April 25, 2014 following a long illness. Maria was born in Troy, New York, to the late Frederick and Christine (Ryszkiewicz) MacGregor. Maria was a native of Cohoes and graduated from Cohoes High School. For the past...
William J. "Bill" Collis
Apr 25, 2014
Troy- William J. Collis, 91, of 85 Bloomingrove Drive, Troy, NY passed away on Friday, April 25, 2014. Born on June 5, 1922 to the late William J. and Margaret Curran Collis in Cohoes where he was raised and lived locally for most of his life. Bill was a graduate of CBA, class of 1940. He also attended RPI and...
Rose Ella Shufelt
Apr 21, 2014
Troy Rose Ella Shufelt, 86, formerly of Richfield St., Troy, passed away on Monday, April 21st after an extended illness at Van Rensselaer Manor. Born in Colonie she was a daughter of the late: James B. and Anna Mahar Shufelt. Rose is survived by her siblings: James D. (Patricia) Shufelt, Anna (Tom) Hayes and Marion (the late, Richard) Cooper. She...
Sheila P. Yaiser
Apr 20, 2014
Speigletown, NY Sheila P. Yaiser, 65 of Mountain Way, Speigletown, passed away on Sunday, April 20th at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by her beloved family. Sheila was born in Troy, NY, daughter of the late Andrew and Ruth Allen Rokjer. A graduate of Lansingburgh High, Sheila was a resident of Lansingburgh for most of her life living in Speigletown for...
Kenneth J. Darrow, Sr.
Apr 16, 2014
Melrose- Kenneth J. Darrow, Sr., 77, of Riley Road passed away on Wednesday, April 16th, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany following a brief illness. Ken was born in Easton, NY, a son of the late Clayton and Clara Thompson Darrow. Ken resided for the past 43 years in Melrose where he raised his family. Ken...
Joyce Ann Ziter
Apr 5, 2014
JOYCE ANN ZITER Joyce Ann Ziter, 79, of Watervliet, NY passed away peacfully at her home on April 5, 2014. Ms. Ziter, a communicant of St. Jude the Apostle Church in Wynantskill was the widow of Karem Anthony Ziter, the owner of the Appleknocker Fish Fry on Pawling Avenue in Troy, where Ms. Ziter worked for many years until her...
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