William Lawrence "Bill" Elsey
Jan 29, 2023
SPRINGFIELD - William (Bill) Lawrence Elsey, 75, of Springfield, passed away on January 29, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife Violetta (Vi) D. Elsey. Bill was dedicated to protecting the wildlife and environment. He believed in a balance of economic development with environmental protection. He loved to fish, and he loved his cats. He obtained degrees in...
Wayne Paul Roberts
Jan 27, 2023
EAST GREENBUSH - Wayne Paul Roberts, 68, of East Greenbush, passed away on January 27, 2023, in his home. Born on October 3,1954, to the late Richard Henry and Anna Mary (Teal) Roberts. In addition to his parents, Wayne was predeceased by one sister, Karen Roberts Foley. He leaves to cherish his memory: one daughter Heather Roberts, one son Jeremy...
Anita D. Vadney
Dec 2, 2022
WEST COXSACKIE- Anita D Vadney (Cioffi), 91, peacefully entered eternal life on Friday, December 2, 2022, at her home in Hannacroix, New York. Anita was born on November 9, 1931, in Albany, New York, to Marguerite Cioffi (Fiscarelli) and Silvio (Joseph) Cioffi; for the past several decades she resided in her home in Hannacroix, Town of New Baltimore, NY. Anita...
Susan A. Casale
Dec 2, 2022
TROY - Susan A. (Snyder) Casale, 82, of Troy, passed away on December 2, 2022, at Albany Medical Center following a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of Pasquale Casale, mother to Andrew (Stephanie) and Sarah (Daniel) and doting grandmother to her four grandchildren, Nicholas, Molly, Samantha and D.J. Sue was a devoted sister to six brothers and sisters,...
David W. Phelan
Nov 26, 2022
SPRINGFIELD, VA. - David William Phelan, 86, of Springfield, Virginia, formerly of the Capital Region, Upstate, New York, made his journey home to the Lord on Saturday, November 26, 2022, surrounded by his family after a short illness. A beloved husband and father, and active servant of the church and community, David is survived by his devoted wife, Jeanette, and...
Robert Willis Walters
Nov 11, 2022
CLIFTON PARK - Robert Willis Walters, 69, of Clifton Park, formerly of Troy, entered into rest on November 11, 2022, in Loris, South Carolina at the home of his son. The son of Geraldine Ray, Robert was born on July 7, 1953, in Troy, New York. Robert was raised and educated in Troy and has lived several places throughout his...
John H. Cox, Sr.
Nov 9, 2022
VALLEY FALLS - John H. Cox, Sr., 71, of Valley Falls, entered into rest on November 9, 2022, following a long illness. The son of the late Ray and Mary (Blair) Cox, John was born on February 7, 1951, in Albany, New York. He was raised in rural Rensselaer County, specifically New Lebanon, Stephentown and New Brainard, New York. Mr....
Cora E. Bruce
Oct 17, 2022
COHOES - Cora E. Bruce, 91, of Cohoes, formerly of Keeseville, entered into rest on October 17, 2022. The daughter of the late Pearly and Susan (Brown) Weed, Cora was born in Keeseville on February 18, 1931, where she was raised and graduated high school. Cora relocated to Cohoes where she lived most of her adult life. She was formerly...
Gary W. Thompson
Oct 6, 2022
NORTH TROY - Gary W. Thompson "Rock" passed away on October 6, 2022 at 71. Born September 22, 1951, Gary was a lifelong resident of Pleasantdale in North Troy. He graduated in 1969 from Lansingburgh High School and he continued his education at Hudson Valley Community College, Siena College and SUNY Oswego. Gary's life always revolved around autobody and racing...
Ellen L. Mcmahon
Sep 26, 2022
TROY - Ellen L. McMahon, 74 of Troy, entered into rest on September 26, 2022, in the comfort of her own home with her loving family by her side. The daughter of the late John and Frances (Ostrander) Adams, Ellen was born on August 8, 1948, in Troy. She was raised and educated in Troy, a graduate of Catholic Central...
Willie Gordon
Sep 23, 2022
LANSINGBURGH - Willie Gordon, 64, of Lansingburgh, passed away on September 23, 2022, in the comfort of his own home. The son of the late Arlene Gordon and Mario Carson, Willie grew up in East Harlem's Taft Houses with his mother and older brother Robert. After ending up at Camp LaGuardia in Orange County in the early 2000s, Willie was...
Antoinette J. Duncan
Sep 18, 2022
TROY - Antoinette J. "Toni" Duncan, 77, of Troy, passed away on September 18, 2022, with her daughters by her side. She was born and raised in Cohoes, NY to the late Stanley and Elizabeth Witazek and Aunt Stella Midura. Toni graduated from Cohoes High School and worked for NYS for over 30 years, retiring as an Administrative Aide with...
Ceylema C. Straker
Sep 15, 2022
Sunrise July 18, 1925 - Sunset September 15, 2022 On July 18, 1925, Lillian Golden and Percival Thomas celebrated the birth of their angel Ceylema Caroline Thomas. Ceylema Caroline Thomas was born in Camaguey, Cuba. As a young girl, and after losing her mother Lillian, Ceylema and her father, Percival migrated to Jamaica, West Indies. When she was old enough,...
Paula Jean Vadney
Sep 2, 2022
DURHAM- Paula Jean Vadney, a powerhouse of spirit and individuality, passed away on September 2, 2022. She endured a brief but brutal illness, embracing her fate with dignity, acceptance, and unimaginable courage. She showed no anger, no remorse and never claimed to be a victim. She stared death in the face and kissed it on the cheek. In life, she...
Joann K. Simmons
Aug 25, 2022
SELKIRK - JoAnn (Kosko) Simmons, 67, of Selkirk, formerly of Troy, entered into rest unexpectedly on August 25, 2022, at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany with her husband by her side. The daughter of the late Joseph J. and Maureen (Phibbs) Kosko, JoAnn was born on September 4, 1954, in Troy, New York. JoAnn was raised and resided in Cohoes...
Patricia A. Mcquade
Aug 19, 2022
TEMPLE, TX - Patricia A. McQuade, 87, of Temple, Texas, formerly of Troy, New York, entered into rest on August 19, 2022. The daughter of the late Ernest Gardner, Patricia was born on March 18, 1935, in Averill Park, New York. She was raised in Averill Park and received her education from Averill Park Schools. Patricia was a waitress at...
John Joseph Grant
Aug 5, 2022
SPEIGLETOWN - John Joseph Grant, affectionately known as "Big John", 67, of Speigletown, lost his battle with cancer on August 5, 2022, when his Spirit was released from his earthly body, and he now walks free of his mortal bonds side by side with his mother, father, and brother. John was born on April 24, 1955, to Roy and Juanita...
Frederick Paul "Paul" Keppel Iii
Jul 10, 2022
TROY - Frederick Paul Keppel III, 70, of Troy and formerly of Pearl River, entered into rest on July 10, 2022, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones. The son of the late Frederick Paul Keppel II and Patricia (Walters) Hand, Frederick, known as Paul by his family and friends, was born on June 9, 1952,...
Kent E. Kussler
May 25, 2022
COHOES- Kent E. Kussler, 66, of Cohoes, formerly of Watervliet, entered into rest on May 25, 2022 in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loved ones. The son of the late Harold and Irene (Hargraves) Kussler, he was born on March 13, 1956 in Troy, New York. Kent was raised in Watervliet and was a lifelong area...
Gina Marie Lavalley-Berthiaume
May 14, 2022
COHOES- Gina Marie LaValley-Berthiaume, 56, of Cohoes, entered eternal rest unexpectedly on May 14, 2022. The daughter of Barbara Ann (Mayo) Suhalla and the late Andrus S. LaValley, Gina was born in Troy on September 11, 1965. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her brother Douglas (Linda) LaValley and sister Tammy LaValley of Guilderland. May the Lord...
