obituaries

Oct 17, 2023

LANSINGBURGH – Mrs. Elizabeth D. (Reed) Van Tine, 91, of Lansingburgh, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2023. The former Miss Elizabeth D. Reed, of Rensselaer, affectionally known as "Betty" by family and friends. She was born on March 3, 1932 to the late Arthur Leo Reed, Sr. and Mary (Green) Reed of Rensselaer. Betty was raised and educated in...

Oct 12, 2023

LATHAM – Mary Christina Pietrocola, 87, of Latham, NY, formerly of Mariners Harbour in Staten Island, NY, passed away on October 12, 2023 in Albany, NY. The daughter of the late Joseph and Estelle (Adamick) Sellitti, Mary was born on March 31, 1936 in Staten Island, NY. She was raised, educated and resided in Staten Island, NY for the majority...

Sep 20, 2023

COHOES – Michele Lee (Wood) Pickett was born on May 6, 1974 and received her Angel Wings on September 20, 2023 at the age of 49. She is survived by her husband William Pickett, Sr. her children: Christopher Pickett (Mary Katherine Pickett), William Pickett, Jr., and Todd Pickett. Her grandchildren: Theo Pickett and Samantha Pickett. Siblings: Jacqueline Woodbeck (Jeff Mazzeo)...

Sep 17, 2023

Albany, NY – Warren H. Lenhardt passed away peacefully on Sunday September 17, 2023, at age 94.

He is survived by his daughter Karen Mackey Evans (Donald), son Mark Lenhardt (Karen) of Penfield, NY and grandchildren Carly, Christopher and Sam.  He was predeceased by his...

Sep 12, 2023

TROY – April Mitchell, 57, of Troy, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on September 12, 2023. April was predeceased in death by her life partner, Charles Haffner. She is survived by members of the Haffner Family, including in-laws, nieces and nephews who cared for her deeply. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend a service...

Aug 17, 2023

Strafford, New Hampshire – Alan Robert Hackert, 63, passed away suddenly at his Strafford, NH home on Thursday, August 17, 2023. He was born on November 5, 1959 in Schenectady, NY to the late William P. Hackert Sr. and the late Marion R. Hackert. He loved his family and was a devoted husband to Jeanne and proud father of son...

Aug 15, 2023

LANSINGBURGH - Timothy William Russell born May 26, 1970 in Troy, New York entered into eternal rest at Samaritan Hospital on August 15, 2023 following a sudden illness. Tim was a lifelong resident of the "Burgh" living with his sister, Kathryn and her family until his death. He attended Lansingburgh Schools. Since the age of 16, Tim worked as a...

Aug 11, 2023

PLEASANTDALE – Ronald G. Lane, 80, of Pleasantdale, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on August 11, 2023 following a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Troy, Ronald was born on January 15, 1943. He was the son of the late George F. and Eliza (McKinney) Lane. Ronald attended local schools within the  Lansingburgh Central...

Jun 23, 2023

TROY – Charles Myron Bronk, 82, of Troy, entered into rest on June 23, 2023, at Van Rensselaer Manor. The son of the late Edwin Nelson Bronk and Marguerite (Waddington) Bronk, Charles was born on December 7, 1940, in Watervliet, NY. He attended Troy Public Schools and various U.S. Navy Schools including Management of Officers & Petty Officers Clubs, Ship...

Jun 19, 2023

TROY - Margo E. Davis, 60, of Troy, formerly of Queens, entered into rest on June 19, 2023, warm in her bed. The daughter of the late Howard and Hazel Davis, Margo was born on August 23, 1962, in Manhattan, NY. She is survived by her only son, James Davis of Troy and one brother, Howard Davis. Margo is also...

Jun 19, 2023

COHOES – James J. Robinson, Jr., 59, of Cohoes, formerly of Troy, entered into rest on June 19, 2023, at his home in Cohoes. The son of the late James J. Robinson, Sr. and Brenda (Hyde) Robinson, James was born on May 29, 1964, in Troy. Mr. Robinson was formerly employed by CP Center. Survivors include one daughter, Erin Robinson,...

Jun 14, 2023

TROY – Nathaniel Tremaine McGuire, Sr., 39, of Troy, formerly of Brooklyn, entered into rest unexpectedly on June 14, 2023, at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. The son of Carlif D. Staton and Stephanie McGuire, Nathaniel was born in Brooklyn on January 16, 1984. He was raised and resided in Brooklyn, NY and Brownsville NY. Nathaniel was a high school graduate...

Jun 9, 2023

TROY - Bruce M. Baker, 67, of Troy, entered into rest on June 9, 2023. Bruce was born on September 27, 1955, in Troy. He was the son of the late Hubert Muckle, Rosemary Baker-Williams, and Clayton Williams. Mr. Baker has resided in Troy and Valley Falls, N.Y. He graduated from Troy High School and Hudson Valley Community College obtaining...

Jun 8, 2023

TROY - Anthony M. Mantello, 93, of Troy, entered into rest peacefully on June 8, 2023, with his loving family by his side. The son of the late Chester and Frances (Geracitano) Mantello, Anthony was born in Troy on January 13, 1930. He was a lifelong resident of Troy, attended local schools and was raised in South Troy on the...

May 31, 2023

LATHAM - Ziowart Kabreilian Ashjian, 95, of Latham, entered into rest on May 31, 2023. She was predeceased by her parents and husband and is survived by 4 children, 2 grandchildren, 1 daughter-in-law and 1 son-in-law. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend services on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Church, 255 Spring Ave, Troy, NY...

May 13, 2023

AMSTERDAM - Doris M. Smith, a resident of Sarah Jane Sanford Home in Amsterdam and a life-long resident of the Town of Colonie, passed away on May 13, 2023. She was 94 years old. Doris was born in Schenectady on August 2, 1928. She was predeceased by her mother Gertrude (Quinn) Smith, her father David F. Smith, her brother Raymond...

May 11, 2023

JOHNSONVILLE - Tragically, our hearts were broken to learn on May 11, 2023, the death of David Matthew Fearnley, Sr., of Johnsonville, New York. He was 46 years young. The son of Nancy (Lashway) Fearnley and the late Richard Fearnley, David was born on January 15, 1977, in Troy, New York. As a young child, David was raised in Wynantskill...

Apr 13, 2023

Haley Lee Wagner CAMBRIDGE - Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, once said to his disciples: "Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God" (Luke 18:16) On April 13, 2023, Haley Lee Wagner, beloved unborn daughter of John G. Wagner, Jr., and Amber (Edmonds) Wagner, was safely called home...

Feb 24, 2023

TROY - Edith Bakker, 86, of Troy, New York, was admitted unexpectedly to St. Peter's Hospice on February 22, 2023, where she passed away on the morning of February 24, 2023 while her daughter Star held her hand at her bedside. The daughter of Stella and Sydney Walker, Edith was born on November 30, 1936, in Croydon, Surrey, England. Wife...

Feb 19, 2023

COHOES - Theodore S. Hudson, 58, of Cohoes, formerly of Troy, entered into rest unexpectedly on February 19, 2023, at Samaritan Hospital. The son of the late Robert and Laurel (Houseworth) Hudson, Theodore was born on August 30, 1964, in Troy. He has resided in the Troy area for all his life, attending local schools and was a graduate of...