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Janet L. Vashrow
Feb 24, 2014
Janet L. Vashrow: Dedicated wife, loving mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, Janet L. Vashrow of Troy, NY passed into God's hands on February 24, 2014, at the age of 84. Janet was a great example of faith, hope, wisdom and humor; always making those around her smile and laugh. Janet Vashrow was born on December 25, 1929 in Troy, NY...
Nancy Maria Holt
Feb 20, 2014
Nancy Maria (Ryerson) Holt, 83, of 552 North Lake Ave, Brunswick passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2014, surrounded by her loving family at Samaritan Hospital after a short illness. Nancy was a devoted loving mother, grandmother, and sister. She was born on May 2, 1930 in Fort Ann to Abraham and Hermie (Wilson) Ryerson. Nancy attended a one...
Lisa Marie Valente
Feb 19, 2014
TROY Lisa Marie Valente- Lisa M. Valente, 46, passed away unexpectedly at home Wednesday, February 19, 2014. Lisa was predeceased by her parents Louis Valente and Patricia Madelone and step-father, Michael Madelone. She was a graduate of Schenectady High School and worked as a home-health aide. She will be remembered for her fun loving spirit, kind and generous heart, and...
Jolene Alexandra Mcewan
Feb 16, 2014
CASTLETON JOLENE ALEXANDRA McEWAN- Beloved daughter, sister, mother, born May 16, 1981 died February 16, 2014 at her home in Castleton. A time of remembrance, and farewell at the Canaan Firehouse at 2126 Rt. 295, Canaan, NY 12029, will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2014, between noon and 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made...
Velma M. St. Jock
Feb 14, 2014
Troy Velma M. St. Jock, 91, formerly of 10th Street, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family. Velma was born in Belvidere, VT to the late Adelbert Blaisdell and Hazel Eldred Blaisdell. In 1952 the family moved from Middelbury, VT to Poestenkill from there they moved to Troy in 1954. Velma graduated from...
Constance Joyce Fiendel
Feb 1, 2014
Troy Constance Joyce Boynton-Fiendel, formerly of Sheridan Avenue, Troy died on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Samaritan Hospital, Troy, NY after a long illness, she was 81 years old. Constance was born in Schenectady, NY, daughter of the late George Henry Boynton and Sophia Ruthkowski Boynton. Constance lived most of her life in Troy and was employed for over 20...
Anthony T Pallone
Jan 24, 2014
AMSTERDAM Anthony T. Pallone, 65, passed away peacefully at home on January 24th, 2014. He was born in Amsterdam, NY on May 18th, 1948, he was the son of the late Malone & Frances Pallone. Tony was a lifelong area resident, and was employed by General Electric for 38 years, until his retirement in October 2005. He enjoyed traveling, kayaking,...
Glen O. Straker
Jan 2, 2014
Glen Straker, is survived by his mother, Ceylema Straker; his sisters Marva (Pam) Domeck, Antoinette (Ellie) Salmon, and Claudia Dyer; his brothers Michael & Andrew Straker; his special friend Reeve Lawrence, his uncles Bertie Hutchinson, the Rev. Robert Forde Rowe, Kenneth, Norman, Allan, & Andrew Thomas; his aunts Del, Rose, and Joan Thomas; his brother-in-law Henley Salmon; sisters-in-law Arlenia &...
Arthur F. Buonora
Dec 28, 2013
Albany Arthur F. Buonora, Jr., 64, passed away on Saturday, December 28 at home after a long illness. Born in Albany, Art was a lifelong resident. He proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1968 to 1970. After returning from service he was employed in many different fields working lastly as a chef for the food service at...
Samuel W. Roberts Iii
Dec 26, 2013
Samuel W. Roberts III, of Watervliet, NY, passed away on December 26, 2013. Sam was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania, the son of Sam and Mary Roberts. He graduated from Port Chester High School, Wittenberg College, and Syracuse University. He was an avid skier and a lover of American history. Survivors include his son James Roberts, of Brooklyn, NY, his daughter...
Frank P. Deluca, Jr.
Dec 24, 2013
Frank P. DeLuca- After a long illness, on December 24, 2013 Frank DeLuca, 62, entered into eternal life. Frank was surrounded by family and loved ones during his passing. Frank is survived by his sister Helen McLean (John O'Connell) of Troy, New York, his sister Marie Templer ( Peter) of Oxnard, CA., his brother Robert Gustin (Bonnie) of Temple City,...
Hilda M. Perretta
Dec 24, 2013
Hilda Perretta, 92 of Van Schoonhoven Square passed away on December 24, 2013. Born in Burlington, VT she was the daughter of the late Edith and William Barney. Hilda relocated to the Albany area at an early age and worked for General Electric, Reuben Donnelly Yellow Pages and Albany Felt. At the age of 71 she ventured into the dry...
Mark Patrick Jordan
Dec 19, 2013
Mark Patrick Jordan, age 62, passed away peacefully on Dec. 19th at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital after a long illness, with his loving family at his side. Mark was predeceased by his wife Nancy Sehl, and is survived by his daughters Heidi Schmitt (Mike) of Hawaii, Tiffany of Clifton Park, a son John Mark of Mechanicville, a...
Robert Burton Terrill
Dec 7, 2013
Troy Robert "Little Bob" Burton Terrill, 73, of Forbes Avenue, Rensselaer, formerly of New Lebanon, NY passed away on Saturday, December 7th at Samaritan Hospital, Troy, NY. Robert was born in Buckland, MA on October 9, 1940, son of the late Roy B. and Catherine L. Parker Terrill. He is survived by his brother: Donald Terrill of Shelburne, MA and...
Martin "Marty" Mcnab
Dec 5, 2013
Martin (Marty) W. McNab, 61, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2013 after a courageous battle against cancer. Born in Albany, N.Y., he was a lifelong resident of the capital region. Marty is the father of McKenzie McNab, the pride and joy of his life; beloved son of Shirley McNab; and brother of Ann (Eric) Marsh and Keith McNab. Marty...
Joseph L. Connors
Nov 21, 2013
Joseph Leo Connors, 77, of Mayfield, NY passed away on November 21, 2013. Formerly of East Norwich, Albany & Troy NY, Joe was a self proclaimed "accidental Chime Historian". He had been in more than 300 bell towers in North Eastern America, Canada and Europe. He rang the bells at St Patrick's in Troy (as his father had before him)...
Jacqueline E. Kearns-Cooney
Nov 21, 2013
Saratoga Springs Jacqueline E. Kearns-Cooney, 84 of Saratoga Springs, NY passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at Glens Falls Hospital. Jacqueline was born in Dexter, NY to the late William and Mildred West. Jackie retired after 25 years of nursing at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy, NY. She loved singing, dancing, music and doing crafts, but her greatest love...
Sharon Ann Baum
Nov 15, 2013
Sharon Ann Baum, 54, of Clifton Park, formerly of Green Island, died Friday evening, November 15, 2013 at Saratoga Hospital following a long battle against breast cancer. Sharon was born in Troy, NY, the daughter of Robert N. "Al" Pettalino and Shirley M. Brooks Pettalino. Sharon graduated from Shaker High School. For several years Sharon was employed by Nemith Motors...
Cynthia J. Launder
Nov 14, 2013
In loving memory of Cynthia J. Launder who passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 14, 2013, after a long illness. A brave and loving mother of two girls and three granddaughters that brought her love and joy everyday and family and friends that loved her endlessly. She was a free spirit that spent years in California...
Alan F. Varan
Nov 8, 2013
Alan F Varan, passed on Friday, November 8, 2013, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 64, after a brave fight with cancer. Born in Brooklyn, New York on April 7, 1949. He graduated from Bishop Ford HS, in Brooklyn,NY and studied at Pace University in NYC. He was employed with the NYC Transit Authority. Alan loved to...
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