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...
Willis Earl "Charlie" Wescott, Sr.
Jul 19, 2021
STEPHENTOWN- Willis Earl "Charlie" Wescott, Sr., 60, of Stephentown, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2021 after a long battle with lung cancer. Charlie, as he was known to his family and friends, was born on March 21, 1961 in Grafton, NY. He was the son of the late Chester Wescott, Sr. and Ruth (Jones) Wescott. He grew up in...
George E. Burdick
Jul 14, 2021
AVERILL PARK- George E. Burdick, 80, of Averill Park, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2021 following a long illness. Born in Troy on May 23, 1941, George was the son of the late George and Elizabeth (Jones) Burdick. He was the devoted husband of the late Dorothy (DeWolf) Burdick, who passed away November 18, 2020. Survivors include his children;...
Angelo Luis Smith, Sr.
Jul 11, 2021
COHOES- Angelo Luis Smith, Sr., 52, of Cohoes, formerly of the Bronx, was called home after a long illness on July 11, 2021. He was born in New York City on July 15, 1968. Angelo was the son of Jose A. Jimenez and the late Anne Smith. He was raised in the Bronx where he lived most of his life...
Tuan M. Hoang
Jul 8, 2021
TROY- Tuan M. Hoang, 53, of Troy passed away on July 8, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born in Vietnam on September 16, 1967, Tuan is the son of Tam Nguyen, who survives. Tuan emigrated from Vietnam to New York City in 1985. He settled upstate in Troy, New York in 1989. He was employed with Albany Foam & Supply...
Donald K. Wescott, Jr.
Jun 30, 2021
SCHOHARIE- Suddenly on June 30, 2021, Donald K. Wescott, Jr., (45) left us to continue his art work with the angels. So when you see the butterfly wings, just know he is still doing his artwork up above. Beloved son of Donald K. Wescott, Sr. and Deborah Jean (Simons) Wescott. Loving father of Olivia, Loki, Odin and Trinton Wescott. Dearest...
Heidi Helen Parker
Jun 27, 2021
TROY- Heidi Helen (Scudds) Parker, 56, of Troy, died unexpectedly on June 27, 2021 while on vacation. She was born in Pittstown, NY on November 22, 1963. A daughter of the late Harold and Norma Scudds. Heidi was a graduate of Brittonkill High School, class of 1982. She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family. She also...
Frank A. Hasslinger, Jr.
May 30, 2021
TROY- Frank A. Hasslinger, Jr., 78, of Troy, passed away on May 30, 2021. Born in Troy on June 7, 1942, Frank was the son of the late Frank A. Hasslinger, Sr. and Mildred Dorothy Straight. He was a graduate of Watervliet High School, class of 1960. As a high honor student, Frank graduated 6th highest in his class. Mr....
Paul E. Vanalstyne, Jr.
May 30, 2021
JOHNSONVILLE- Paul E. VanAlstyne, Jr., 52, of Johnsonville, died from injuries sustained in an ATV accident on May 30, 2021. Born in Albany on December 24, 1968, Paul was the son of Paul E. VanAlstyne, Sr. and the late Maria E. (Richardson) VanAlstyne Russo. He was raised in Watervliet and attended local schools. Paul worked as a contractor at the...
Jamie Steven Lozo
May 8, 2021
TROY- Jamie Steven Lozo, 40, of Troy and formerly of Waterford, died unexpectedly at his home following a very brief illness on May 8, 2021. Born in Troy on September 30, 1980, Jamie was the only son of Steven L. & Sharon L. (Bayly) Lozo of Troy. A lifelong resident of the Troy area, Jamie grew up in Waterford and...
Phillip J. Calson
Apr 25, 2021
TROY- Phillip J. Calson, 64, of Troy, New York, passed away at home on April 25th 2021. Phil Calson was born in Waltham, Massachusetts on June 23, 1956 to Salvatore and Doreen (Stapleford) Calson. He loved playing drums in a band with his friends. He was also very artistic. He loved painting caricatures and pictures of scenery and nature. He...
Albert W. Taylor
Apr 23, 2021
TROY- Albert W. Taylor, 37, of Troy, passed away peacefully after a long illness on April 23, 2021 at Samaritan Hospital. Born and raised in Troy, Albert was a lifelong resident and attended local schools. He was the son of the late Michael Taylor and Antonia (Herreros) Parent and stepson of Ruth O'Brien, who survives. Loving father of Kaylee Rose...
William J. Hegarty
Apr 19, 2021
TROY- William J. Hegarty, 88, of Troy, passed away on April 19, 2021 at Van Rensselaer Manor. Born in Brooklyn on June 25, 1932, William was the son of the late Michael and Katherine (Costello) Hegarty. He was the devoted husband of 48 years to the late Irene B. (King) Hegarty who passed away on April 18, 2018. William was...
James J. Kirsch, Sr.
Apr 12, 2021
of Castleton and Stony Creek 9-6-33 - 4/12/21 Passed away peacefully at home with his family and loved ones by his side. Jim is survived by his daughter, Tracy Anne Kirsch, his niece Dawn M. Bartholomew, son, James J. Kirsch Jr. and his friend Richard Grigat, and his faithful dog Gea. He will be missed by many. A Celebration of...
Carol Ann Contino
Mar 28, 2021
TROY- Carol Ann Contino, 77, of Troy, passed away at home Sunday, March 28, 2021, after a long illness. She was born in Troy N.Y. and was the daughter of the late Legrand C. Wattendorf and Rosemary E. Wattendorf (Polaro). Loving wife of Anthony J. Contino; Sister of Legrand C. Wattendorf (Wendy), and the late Robert E. Wattendorf; mother of...
James C. Krege
Mar 22, 2021
TROY- James C. Krege, 85, of Troy, passed peacefully on Monday, March 22, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Buffalo on April 24, 1935 and was the only child of the late Howard and Catherine (Saxer) Krege. Jim's family moved to Troy when he was in middle school and attended Lansingburgh Schools, where he graduated in...
Linda Lockridge Little
Mar 13, 2021
TROY- Linda LaRue Lockridge Little, 64, of Troy, passed away March 13, 2021 after a sudden stroke. Linda was born in Troy on July 29, 1956 to Sara and Jordan Lockridge. She attended St. Patrick's and Catholic Central High School. Linda graduated from New Rochelle High School in 1974 and also attended Fulton-Montgomery Community College before enlisting in the US...
