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Rita Lee St. John

Rita Lee St. John

Dec 29, 2021

TROY- Rita Lee (Billingham) St. John, 81, of Troy went to be with her sister Kathy after a long illness on December 29, 2021. She is survived by 3 children: Nancy Gallerie, Dinaha St. John, and Sarah St. John, as well as 2 sisters: Cecile Sehn (Timothy) and Frances O'Donnell (Gina Gordon) and 3 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and 1...

Jeanette  G. Judkins

Jeanette G. Judkins

Dec 27, 2021

TROY- Jeannette G. Judkins, 63, passed on December 27, 2021 after a long battle with brain cancer. Jeannette was born in Troy, New York in 1958 to Jeanette Diamond and Leonard Minnafield. Additionally raised by her mother's second husband, William Gentry. She moved to Buffalo, New York after her husband passed where she managed Hope Hospitality House and assisted families...

Donald  R. Ray

Donald R. Ray

Dec 22, 2021

TROY- Donald R. Ray, 85, of Troy, Entered into Eternal Life on December 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Troy on August 2, 1936 Donald was the son of the late Clayton and Grace (Derosiers) Ray. Donald was the devoted husband of 65 years to Gloria A. (Harrington) Ray. Beloved father of Donald (Robin)...

Thomas  T. Yaiser,  Sr.

Thomas T. Yaiser, Sr.

Dec 12, 2021

TROY- Thomas T. Yaiser, Sr., 88, of Troy, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2021 at Samaritan Hospital with his daughter by his side. Tom was born in Troy, in an area known as Ida Hill or Prospect Park. He attended St. Francis de Sales Grade School, Catholic Central High School and one semester at Siena College. After joining the...

Gladys  Rosemary Urquhart

Gladys Rosemary Urquhart

Dec 8, 2021

TROY- Gladys Urquhart left this earth on December 8, 2021, surrounded by her children while residing at Van Rensselaer Manor in East Greenbush. She will forever be remembered as "Nanny," by her 15 grandchildren and almost 35 great grandchildren, and the extended family around her. She was born at home in Delson, Quebec, Canada, on August 30, 1933, the 5th...

Maryjane  Connors

Maryjane Connors

Dec 2, 2021

LASINGBURGH- MaryJane Connors, 76, died December 2, 2021, with her family by her side at her daughter's home in Pittstown, New York after being a lifelong resident of Lansingburgh. Born In Lansingburgh to Marion Connors (Batchelder), and William Emmett Connors. MaryJane attended Lansingburgh High School, and later received certification to be a clerk typist for Rensselaer County Department of Social...

Edward  Michael Barrett

Edward Michael Barrett

Nov 23, 2021

NORTH BANGOR- Edward M Barrett passed away in his home in North Bangor on November 23, 2021 at the age of 69. He was born in Buffalo, New York and moved to North Bangor in 1997. He is survived by his wife, Mary; children Edward and Bridget, and one grandchild. There was a private memorial service held for immediate family....

Steven  Paul Cummings

Steven Paul Cummings

Nov 23, 2021

TROY- On November 23, 2021 the cantankerous beloved Steven P Cummings left this world without pain or regret. Steven was a passionate man with a quick wit and robust laugh. He was very proud of his years of naval service from May 1968 until September 1981 and loved to share stories of his world adventures. During this time, he studied...

Randall  A. Schanz

Randall A. Schanz

Nov 21, 2021

LATHAM- Randall A. Schanz, 32, of Latham, died suddenly from injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident on November 21, 2021. He was born in Albany on August 28, 1989, the son of Alfred R. and Dawn M. (Pappas) Schanz. Randall has called the Capital Region home for most of his life and resided in Latham at the time of...

Gladys  B. Chestara

Gladys B. Chestara

Nov 12, 2021

TROY -- Gladys B. Chestara, 92, died peacefully on Friday, November 12, 2021 at the Van Rensselaer Manor, surrounded by loving family. Gladys was predeceased by her mother, Mary Streeter; husband, John A. Chestara; and grandson, Jonathon Chestara. She is survived by her children, Catherine M. Chestara, Barbara A. Chestara (the late Donald J. Piper, Jr.) and John D. Chestara;...

Theresa  E. Vallelunga

Theresa E. Vallelunga

Nov 10, 2021

TROY- Theresa E. Vallelunga, 71, of Troy, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2021. She was born in Troy on February 8, 1950, a daughter of the late Augustino and Genevieve (Tarchiani) Vallelunga. Theresa is survived by a brother, John (Jane) Vallelunga of Round Lake, as well as extended family, many friends and loved ones. Besides her parents, Theresa was...

David  Lee Davis

David Lee Davis

Nov 2, 2021

RENSSELAER- Sunrise - August 27, 1967 Sunset - November 2, 2021 David Lee Davis (King), 54, of Rensselaer, a loving husband, father (4) and grandfather (8), passed away on November 2, 2021 surrounded by his loving family He was born in Troy at St. Mary's Hospital to the late Joseph and Bernadette (Davis) King. David has been a resident of...

Azeer Namar "Z" Bullock

Azeer Namar "Z" Bullock

Oct 13, 2021

TROY- With deepest sadness, we announce that Azeer Namar Bullock affectionately known as (Z), age 30, our most beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, and friend, born in Albany, NY and a life long resident of Troy, NY suddenly passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at his home as a result of complications from a liver condition. Those who...

Marion  R. Houser

Marion R. Houser

Oct 9, 2021

TROY- Marion R. Houser, 81, of Troy, passed away on October 9, 2021 after battling a long illness. Born in Troy on September 25, 1940 she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Marion (Kennedy) Swart. Marion was a life long resident of Troy and was a graduate of the Troy School District. She began a career with the...

Clayton  Brunner  Iii

Clayton Brunner Iii

Oct 7, 2021

TROY- Clayton Brunner III, 65, of Troy, passed away peacefully at his home on October 7, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. Mr. Brunner was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Maria Muller, his daughter Unieka Brunner as well as stepchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects and visit with the family on Friday,...

William  H. O'Brien,  Jr.

William H. O'Brien, Jr.

Sep 18, 2021

TROY- William H. O'Brien, Jr., 63, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at St. Peter's Hospital following a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Troy. William was born in Troy on December 3, 1957, the son of the late William H. Sr. and Carrie (Helefrich) O'Brien. William was a member of the Elks and the Emerald Athletic...

John  F. Mcclellan,  Sr.

John F. Mcclellan, Sr.

Sep 15, 2021

TROY- John F. McClellan, Sr., 87, of Troy, passed away September 15, 2021 at Samaritan Hospital following a brief illness. His loving family was by his side. Born in Cambridge on July 9, 1934, John was the son of the late John and Irene (Skelly) McClellan. He was a life long resident of Troy and served in the Army National...

Alice  Alma Peetz

Alice Alma Peetz

Sep 4, 2021

EAST GREENBUSH- Alice Alma Peetz, 91, of East Greenbush, formerly of Troy, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2021. Born in Troy on December 8, 1929, Alice was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Kewlie) Fountain. She was the devoted wife of the late Russell W. Peetz, Sr. who passed away in 1970. Mrs. Peetz was a graduate...

Michael  J. Towsley

Michael J. Towsley

Sep 1, 2021

Ellsworth, ME- Michael J. Towsley passed away September 1, 2021. Born in Schenectady, attended local schools. He is survived by siblings and nieces/nephews. The Funeral and Burial are private. Arrangements are under the direction of the Riverview Funeral Home, Inc. Online condolences at: TheRiverviewFuneralHome.com

Ursula Garreau "Ursula Of Switzerland" Rickenbacher

Ursula Garreau "Ursula Of Switzerland" Rickenbacher

Sep 1, 2021

TROY- Ursula Of Switzerland. A real woman. Ursula Garreau Rickenbacher was a renowned designer and leader of the iconic fashion house Ursula of Switzerland, she began with only 48 cents in 1964. It was vibrant for 55 years. Born in 1933 in Einseideln, Switzerland, and feted internationally, Ursula was a lover of all things beautiful, and it was natural for...

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