obituaries

May 9, 2024

TROY – Erin A. Lange, of Ford Road, passed away peacefully after a courageous 8-year battle with breast cancer on May 9, 2024. Erin was born in Troy, New York on September 17, 1975, the daughter of Doris (Korin) Rafferty. She graduated from Waterford-Halfmoon High School and St. Lawrence University, after living in Spain for a full year and completing...

Apr 22, 2024

TROY – Theodora Marie Garmley, 70, of Troy, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2024. The daughter of the late Theodore and Irene St. John, Theodora was born on April 24, 1953 in Troy, New York. She attended local schools and resided in Troy for the majority of her life. For a brief time Theodora resided in Champlain, Vermont before...

Mar 31, 2024

WATERVLIET – The Rev. Kenneth Scott of Watervliet passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 31, 2024. Survived by his beloved children—daughter Kelly (Kristopher Tan) and son Aaron (Rev. Erica Williams)—Ken also leaves behind his dear niece Ashley as well as his three cherished grandsons Moses, Miles and Avery. He will be deeply missed by his church community, his...

Mar 19, 2024

TROY – Nancy J. Gezzo, 82, of Troy, passed into eternal rest on March 19, 2024 with her loving family by her side. Nancy was born on November 8, 1941 in Altamont. She was the daughter of the late Keith Knowles and Nina Colyer of Altamont. Nancy was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren over...

Mar 19, 2024

TROY – Gloria A. (Harrington) Ray, 84, of Troy, departed this life and began her journey to Heaven on March 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late Phillip and Pauline Harrington, Gloria was born on October 30, 1939 in Troy. She was the devoted wife of the late Donald Ray, who was the love of...

Mar 1, 2024

LANSINGBURGH – Christopher John LaFortune, 64, of Lansingburgh, passed away on March 1, 2024 following a long illness. The son of Thomas Eugene LaFortune and the late Leona Louise (Piniaha) LaFortune, Christopher was born on July 26, 1959 in Troy. He was a lifelong resident of Lansingburgh and was a graduate of Lansingburgh High School (class of 1977). Mr. LaFortune...

Feb 26, 2024

BETHLEHEM – Timothy P. Simmons, 63, of Glenmont, formerly of Selkirk, departed this life unexpectedly at home on February 26, 2024. The son of the late Edmund Leo Simmons and Doris Ruth (O'Brien) Simmons, Tim was born on December 22, 1960 in Troy. He was raised in Wynantskill and was a graduate of LaSalle Institute (class of 1979), he then...

Feb 22, 2024

COHOES – Alice (Ryan) Hudson, 65, of Cohoes, passed away in the comfort of her own home on Thursday, February 22, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of Elizabeth Ryan and the late Raymond Ryan, Alice was born on September 25, 1958 in Troy. She was raised in Troy, attending local schools and resided in Cohoes. At the...

Feb 18, 2024

TROY – Joanne D. Davignon, 70, of Troy, entered into rest on February 18, 2024 following a long illness. The daughter of the late Joseph and Marion (McDonald) Higgins, Joanne was born in Troy on November 18, 1953. She was a lifelong resident of Troy and was a graduate of Troy High School (class of 1971). Mrs. Davignon retired from...

Jan 26, 2024

GREEN ISLAND – Melanie Kay Nickolaus, 74, of Green Island, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024. The daughter of the late Bernard and Virginia (Dagne) Streeter, Melanie was born on December 8, 1949 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. While her father served in the military, Melanie was raised in many places, often relocating. The family settled in South Glens Falls where...

Jan 23, 2024

TROY – Ann Marie Grace Garner, 69, of Troy, Entered into Eternal Life on January 23, 2024 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Her loving family was by her side. The daughter of Theresa Jeanette (Carello) Agars and the late William Alfred Agars, Ann Marie was born in Troy on December 16, 1954. She was a lifelong resident...

Jan 11, 2024

TROY – Wendy Anne Tarricone, 60, of Troy, died peacefully on January 11, 2024 following a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was a graduate in the field of education from SUNY Plattsburgh and the University of South Carolina, and was a teacher at Tamarac Elementary School for 30 years. As a child, Wendy moved around New York State quite a...

Dec 14, 2023

TROY – Leslie Q. "Bunny" Peppin, 59, of Troy passed away on December 14, 2023 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. She was born on June 26, 1964 in Troy, NY. Leslie is survived by her daughter Lora, her son Philip, daughter-in-law Sandra, grandchildren: Jasmine, Austin, Samantha, Melissa, Vicktoria, Nicollette, and great-grandchildren Princeton and Willow. She was predeceased in death by...

Dec 8, 2023

TROY – With great sadness, we announce the passing of Lori Regina Hill of Kennedy Towers in Troy, NY on December 8, 2023, surrounded by her loving family members. Lori was our dearly loved Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Niece and Cousin and she will be greatly missed by her loving Family and close Friends. A Memorial Service will be...

Nov 19, 2023

SCHAGHTICOKE – Frederick E. Kilburn, 88, of Schaghticoke, passed away on November 19, 2023 in the comfort of his own home. Born on September 2, 1935 in Troy, Frederick was raised on 2nd Avenue near the Hudson River in Troy. Frederick was a Korean War Veteran and served his country faithfully in the US Army from 1955 until 1962 receiving...

Nov 17, 2023

TROY – On November 17, 2023 at 10:53 pm, our mom, Karen D. Faraci, passed away peacefully with her beloved daughters, Sheila and Dawn, and her cherished grandkids by her side. She was 75 years old. The daughter of the late Thomas and Nelda (Trembley) Adams, Karen was born on January 9, 1948 in Mechanicville. Karen was raised and educated...

Nov 4, 2023

TOWN OF COLONIE -

On Saturday, November 4, 2023, Beverly (Hauser) Wittner Traa passed peacefully at home overlooking the banks of her beloved Mohawk River, surrounded by her cherished family, and welcomed into the Light of His Face.

Beverly...

Oct 26, 2023

TROY – Raymond H. Mayo, Jr., 78 of Troy, formerly of Champlain, NY (Essex County), passed away peacefully on October 26, 2023 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Raymond H. Mayo, Jr., affectionately called "Bébé'' by his family, was born in Champlain, NY on March 22, 1945. He was the son of the late Raymond H. Mayo, Sr. and Evelyn (St....

Oct 21, 2023

MECHANICVILLE – Dorothy E. (Bull) McIntyre, 89, of Mechanicville, formerly of Troy, passed away on October 21, 2023. Daughter of the late Lloyd and Myrtle Bull. Survived by daughter Robin Facteau Murry, son Bob Bull, daughter Paula Bracken and son Mark Facteau. In accordance with her wishes there will be no viewing or services. Cremation has taken place through the...

Oct 18, 2023

TROY – Sharon Lisa Lozo, 65, of Troy, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. The daughter of the late Robert and Theresa (Doyle) Bayly, Sharon was born in Troy on January 2, 1958. She was a lifelong resident of Troy and a graduate of Troy High School. Sharon was employed by the former St. Mary's Hospital in Troy...