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Thomas J. Purcell
Jun 21, 2024
TROY – Thomas J. Purcell, 94, of Troy, entered into eternal life peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2024 with his devoted nephew by his side. The son of the late William F. and Mae E. (Brennan) Purcell, Thomas was born on July 19, 1929 in Troy. He was raised and resided his entire life in Troy. Thomas received his education...
Raymond J. Bronk, Sr.
Jun 17, 2024
TROY – Raymond J. Bronk, Sr., 77, of Troy, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on June 17, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. A son of the late Edwin Nelson Bronk and Marguerite (Waddington) Bronk, Raymond was born on April 4, 1947 in Troy, New York. He was raised in Troy and was a lifelong resident. Ray received...
Dawn Charli Armstrong
May 18, 2024
GUILDERLAND – Dawn Charli Armstrong, daughter of Charles and Marcia Armstrong of Latham, NY, was born on July 11, 1987 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY. She passed away following an illness on May 18, 2024 at Albany Medical Center Hospital 36 years young. Dawn spent her early years in Troy before the family moved to Latham where she was...
Annetta Ann Hewitt
May 16, 2024
TROY – Annetta Ann Hewitt, 70, of Troy, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her son's home in Hagaman, NY on May 16, 2024. The daughter of the late Edgerton Dakin Ewing and Ella (Sousie) Ewing, Annetta was born on July 22, 1953 in Troy, New York and was a lifelong proud resident. In life, Annetta enjoyed bowling, playing...
Erin A. Lange
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...
Theodora Marie Garmley
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...
Rev. Kenneth Scott
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...
Nancy J. Gezzo
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...
Gloria A. Ray
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...
Christopher John Lafortune
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...
Timothy P. Simmons
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...
Alice Loretta (Ryan) Hudson
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...
Joanne D. Davignon
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...
Melanie Kay Nickolaus
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...
Ann Marie Grace Garner
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...
Wendy Anne Tarricone
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...
Leslie Q. Peppin
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...
Lori Regina Hill
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...
Frederick E. Kilburn
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...
Karen D. Faraci
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...
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