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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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...
Donald E. Willsey
Aug 29, 2021
SNYDER'S LAKE- Donald E. Willsey, 79, of Snyder's Lake, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2021. Born in Albany on December 4, 1941, Donald was the son of the late Lester Willsey and Margaret (Cornish) Dingman A lifelong resident of the Albany area, Donald was a member of Jet setter's CB Club in Albany. He will be warmly remembered for...
Margaret Ordansky
Aug 13, 2021
KINGSTON, NY- Margaret Ordansky, age 68, of Kingston, New York, passed away on August 13, 2021. Born June 23, 1953 in Natchez, Mississippi, to parents Jean and Charlie Hightower, Margaret spent her childhood in Greenwich, Connecticut and Mobile, Alabama. An accomplished scholar, she graduated from the University of Alabama and eventually received her PhD in Microbiology from Stony Brook University....
Harold W. Brown
Jul 31, 2021
WATERVLIET- Harold W. Brown, 85, of Watervliet and formerly of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2021 at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center. Harold Brown was born in Akron, OH, he was the son of the late George L. and Alar (McCraney) Brown. Mr. Brown served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. from 1953-1955, receiving an Honorable...
David L. Evans
Jul 24, 2021
COHOES- David L. Evans was born in Washington D. C. on February 24, 1979 to Angela Davis-Evans and his father Faith Evans. David was the baby brother to Duuna, April, Rene, Renee, and Marcelleu ( Dusty) Evans. He was an inquisitive child who picked up on things quickly. David really loved learning new and different things. Two months after turning...
