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Barbara  A. Schupp

Barbara A. Schupp

Jan 13, 2021

LATHAM - Barbara A. Schupp, 90, passed peacefully into Heaven on January 13, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Born in Rensselaer on May 14, 1930, Barbara was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Flinn) Finnigan. Barbara graduated from the Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City in 1953. She performed and directed in a wide...

Michelle  L. Bashford

Michelle L. Bashford

Jan 9, 2021

HUDSON FALLS - Michelle L Bashford, 39, of Hudson Falls, formerly of Troy, passed away on January 9, 2021 at home. Michelle was born in Troy and was raised in this area most of her life. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed adventures, new experiences, shopping, and the life she had recently made for herself. She was...

Lisa  Marie Mossey

Lisa Marie Mossey

Jan 9, 2021

TROY With heartbreak and deep sadness, the family announces the passing of Lisa Marie Mossey, 50, of Troy, who passed into the arms of the Lord on January 9, 2021 at Samaritan Hospital, after a brief, aggressive battle with renal cancer. Born in Troy, Lisa was the daughter of John H. and Colleen M. Gray. She was a graduate of...

Steven  Michael Hathaway

Steven Michael Hathaway

Jan 5, 2021

LANSINGBURGH Steven Michael Hathaway, 46, of Lansingburgh, died suddenly on January 5, 2021 at his home. Steven was born in Troy on May 7, 1974 and has been a lifelong resident of "The Burgh". He was the son of Melvin A. Hathaway, Jr. and the late Suzanne (Kehn) Hathaway Morine. Steven was a graduate of Troy High School, class of...

Dorothy  Alice Kleinschuster

Dorothy Alice Kleinschuster

Jan 2, 2021

Ballston Spa, NY Dorothy Kleinschuster died in the early morning hours on January 2, 2021 after a very sudden final illness at the age of 90. She formerly resided in East Northport, New York and Bradenton, Florida. Most recently, she was residing in Ballston Spa, New York, with her Daughter and Son-in-law. Dorothy was born to Felix and Agnes (Schrier)...

Maryann  E. Bellows

Maryann E. Bellows

Dec 27, 2020

TROY MaryAnn Bellows of Troy, died suddenly on December 27, 2020 at age 77, in the arms of her loving daughter. She was raised and educated in Watervliet and was a graduate of Watervliet High School. She was employed for 25 years with Reuben H. Donnelley in Albany, retiring in December 2000. She was the beloved wife of the late...

Deborah  J. Ellis

Deborah J. Ellis

Dec 15, 2020

TROY Deborah J. Ellis, 69, of Lansingburgh, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2020 at Samaritan Hospital. Deborah was born in Albany on March 3, 1951, to the late Howard and Dorothy (Sowek) Wickham. She was the devoted and loving wife of the late Robert G. Ellis, who predeceased her on February 10, 2017. Survivors include her children, Stacey (Christopher)...

Raymond D. "Ray" Lewis

Raymond D. "Ray" Lewis

Nov 27, 2020

East Greenbush, NY Raymond D. Lewis, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, November 27, 2020 at his home. Born in Troy, Ray was a lifelong Rensselaer County resident living in Wynantskill, Troy, Pittstown, Hudson Falls and finally in East Greenbush. Ray retired from Canteen Vending in 1995 after 28 years of service. However, his work and...

Frank  Drobneck

Frank Drobneck

Nov 26, 2020

Clifton Park, NY Frank Drobneck, 87, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Smithdale, PA to the late John and Theresa Novak Drobneck, he was the youngest of 8 children, who all predeceased him. Frank served in the Korean War, as an Army Corporal. He was an honorary member...

Francis Donald "Don" Burgess,  Jr.

Francis Donald "Don" Burgess, Jr.

Nov 25, 2020

DEMING, NEW MEXICO Francis Donald "Don" Burgess, Jr., 78, of Deming, New Mexico, formerly of Troy, New York, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Mimbres Memorial Hospital, Deming, N.M. Don was born on April 7, 1942 at the former Leonard Hospital in Troy to the late Francis Donald Burgess, Sr. and Martha Ellen Kiley Burgess Johnson....

Ann K. "Chick" Delap

Ann K. "Chick" Delap

Nov 7, 2020

Johnsonville, NY Ann K. Delap, "Chick", 89 of Johnsonville, passed away peacefully November 7, 2020. Born in Cohoes, she was the daughter of the late, Norman Ring and Agnes Flavin. She was the eldest of ten children. Ann lived in Troy, Poestenkill and Averill Park before moving to Johnsonville. She was a proud mother of five and a lifelong homemaker....

Amy  B. Edwards

Amy B. Edwards

Nov 4, 2020

Speigletown- On November 4, 2020, after a brief illness, Amy Edwards passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her sisterhood of friends. Born March 1, 1958 and raised in Lansingburgh and Speigletown, Amy was the daughter of the late Ruth and Duane Edwards and sister to the late Peter Edwards. Amy graduated from Lansingburgh High School in 1976 and attended...

Emanule  "Sam" Napoli

Emanule "Sam" Napoli

Oct 19, 2020

Troy, NY Emanule (Sam) Napoli, 94, of Lansingburgh passed away on Monday October 19, 2020. Sam was a WW II Veteran stationed in Germany , then he worked for the City of Troy for 26 years retiring in 1992 from the Code Enforcement Dept. He also enjoyed helping his wife with her coffee shop (Mrs Napoli) and later to help...

Timothy C. "Tim" Carabis

Timothy C. "Tim" Carabis

Oct 14, 2020

Troy, NY Timothy C. Carabis, 66, of 4th Avenue, passed away on Wednesday, October 14 after a sudden illness. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Bernard and Dorothy Cunningham Carabis and was a lifelong city resident. Graduating from Lansingburgh High School, Tim went on to HVCC where he earned an Associates Degree in Business. He worked...

Mary  Louise Bornt

Mary Louise Bornt

Oct 11, 2020

Melrose, NY Mary Louise Bornt, 73, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday October 11, 2020 after a brief illness. Born and raised in Troy NY, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Hilton Dean and Barbara Boos Dean. After marrying the love of her life Bob in 1977, Mary Louise moved to Melrose where they raised their two...

John  Patrick Gezzo

John Patrick Gezzo

Sep 12, 2020

Troy, NY John Patrick Gezzo, Sr., 90, of Troy passed into eternal life on September 12, 2020 after a brief illness. John was born on July 1, 1930 in Troy and was the son of the late Anthony and Adrienne (Cioffi) Gezzo. John was employed at Bendix (Honeywell) for many years until his retirement. He proudly served his country in...

Donald E. "Don" Weingartner

Donald E. "Don" Weingartner

Aug 11, 2020

North Greenbush, NY Donald E. Weingartner, 93 of Winter Street Extension, passed away at home on Tuesday, August, 11, 2020. Born in Albany, NY, Donald was the son of the late Anton and Alice Rasmussen Weingartner. Don settled in North Greenbush in 1956. Donald attended Watervliet High School, Russell Sage College as well as HVCC. He was employed as a...

Ian  Robert Leffler

Ian Robert Leffler

Aug 4, 2020

Petersburgh, NY Ian Robert Leffler met his Lord and Savior on August 3, 2020. Ian was born on May 29, 1997 in Albany, N.Y. to Daniel J. Leffler and Cynthia (Carll) Leffler. He was raised in Petersburgh, NY, where he enjoyed hunting and fishing with his father, twin brother Michael and childhood friends. Ian graduated Christian Brothers Academy in 2015...

Concetta  Abate

Concetta Abate

Aug 2, 2020

Troy, NY Concetta Abate, 98, of Troy, passed away at her home, on Sunday morning, August 2, 2020. Born in Green Island, NY, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Elvira Morcone Pisaniello . Concetta lived in Troy for most of her life. Concetta attended Troy Public Schools. She was employed by Carhart Laundry and then by Marshall...

Charles  L. Haffner

Charles L. Haffner

Jul 31, 2020

Troy, NY Charles L. Haffner, 76, passed away at his home on July 31, 2020 with his family at his side. Born in Troy, NY on August 11, 1943, Charles was the son of the late, Edward and Louise Negron Haffner. Besides his parents, Charles was predeceased by his wife, Helene Haffner and his brother, Edward L. Haffner. Charles leaves...

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