Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas

James E. Bradwell, Jr.

James E. Bradwell, Jr.

May 30, 2023

Gloversville- James E. Bradwell, Jr., age 71, passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 30, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam. He was born on August 13, 1951 to the late James E. Sr., and Lillian (Foust) Bradwell from Rensselaer.

James is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Patricia A. Bradwell. He leaves behind his three...

Luella L. Buono

Luella L. Buono

May 29, 2023

Rensselaer- Luella L. Buono, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 29, 2023, surround by her loving family. She was born in Albany and was a lifelong resident of the City of Rensselaer.

Luella was an avid knitter and enjoyed crocheting. She also loved traveling. Luella was a volunteer at the Robert C. Parker Preschool for many years, where she...

Frances J. Keneston

Frances J. Keneston

May 26, 2023

Rensselaer- Frances J. Keneston, age 88, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, May 26, 2023. She was the daughter of Manual and Rosa (Bubonia) Taibo.

Frances attended the Vincentian Institute in Albany and later went on to work at the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle.

Frances will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who...

Ronald B. Collins

Ronald B. Collins

May 25, 2023

East Greenbush (formally of Rensselaer) - Ronald B. Collins, 76, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023 at St. Peter’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Archibald C. Collins and Helen E. Wagar. Ron was a graduate of Van Rensselaer High School class 1965. After...

William B. Fisk

William B. Fisk

May 22, 2023

Schodack- William B. Fisk, age 61, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2023, in New York City. He was the son of the late Robert and Edith (Persico) Fisk.

After high school graduation, Bill went on to work as an over-sized truck mechanic for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., in Glenmont for almost 30 years. Bill will be remembered as a...

Sr. Kathleen O'Hara, Rsm

Sr. Kathleen O'Hara, Rsm

May 17, 2023

Albany- Sister Kathleen O’Hara RSM, died in St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Albany, Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Born in Cohoes, New York, she was the daughter of the late Catherine F. Ruane O’Hara and Philip J. O’Hara. Sister Kathleen earned a B.S. Ed from the College of Saint Rose, and an M.S. Ed from Siena College as well as...

Wayne A. Rowe

Wayne A. Rowe

May 16, 2023

Rensselaer- Wayne A. Rowe, age 65 of Rensselaer passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at home. He was born July 18, 1957, in Albany and was the son of the late Frances (Smith) and Raymond Rowe, Sr. After high school, Wayne worked at various locations as a busboy and as a laborer. He was an avid NASCAR fan and...

William S. Mcnab

William S. Mcnab

May 15, 2023

Rensselaer – William (Bill) S. McNab passed away peacefully on Monday, May 15th, following his 90th birthday on Friday, May 12th. Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, Bill was one of the youngest of nine children of Agnes (Samson) and Andrew McNab. Bill immigrated to the United States at the age of 23 and became a naturalized citizen. He was a member...

Geraldine E. Snyder

Geraldine E. Snyder

May 13, 2023

Geraldine Eadie Snyder, age 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 13, 2023. She is survived by her husband Patrick of 51 years.

Geraldine is predeceased by her mother and father Marion and James Eadie. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at DCI in East Greenbush, Evergreen Commons, and Albany Medical Center, for the care...

Patricia M. Hogle

Patricia M. Hogle

May 11, 2023

East Greenbush-Patricia M. Hogle passed away peacefully on Thursday May 11, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Albany to the late Thomas and Elizabeth Burgess.

Patricia resided in the East Greenbush area for most of her life and was a loving homemaker who helped run the family business, Hogle Trucking.

Patricia had many interests including traveling to...

Joan A. Gochee

Joan A. Gochee

May 11, 2023

Delmar – Joan A. Gochee, age 90, of Delmar, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Albany, to parents Elbert and Mary (Burns) Cooley, who raised their children in Rensselaer. She later would move to Delmar where she lived most of her life.

Joan graduated Van Rensselaer High School and was later...

Joanne H. Mccarthy

Joanne H. Mccarthy

May 6, 2023

East Greenbush- Joanne succumbed to Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia on May 6, 2023 at the age of 71. Joanne was a strong, intelligent, warm and friendly woman. The life she led was filled with love and excitement, living her life fully and with a passion for family and friends. Joanne had a phenomenal life journey.

She was the surviving twin (brother...

Karen M. Grignon

Karen M. Grignon

May 4, 2023

Rensselaer- Karen Marie Grignon, loving sister, aunt and friend passed away suddenly May 4, 2023 at the age of 72.

Born in Troy, she was the eldest of seven children of the late George and Rita (Bohrer) Grignon. She attended East Greenbush Schools and worked a variety of jobs. She was especially fond of working with children.

Karen lived a simpler life...

Judith Ann Fountain

Judith Ann Fountain

May 4, 2023

Altamont - Judith Ann Fountain (Turner), 83 passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 4, 2023.

Born in Albany, NY on February 29, 1940, Judith was the daughter of the late Joseph T. and Olive E. Gregory (Bunce). Judith was a 1959 graduate of Van Rensselaer Senior High and a resident of Rensselaer, West Sand Lake...

Hazen E. Shambeau

Hazen E. Shambeau

May 4, 2023

Rensselaer-During the morning hours of Thursday, May 4, 2023, Hazen Ernest (Ernie) Shambeau (83), resident of Rensselaer, NY passed away peacefully at home.

Born April 19th, 1940, at Rutland, Vermont to Hazel May (Whitton) Shambeau and Okley Felix Shambeau. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57years, Lynn K. Shambeau, and their daughter Marie B. Shambeau. Also, left to...

Mark Anthony Streck

Mark Anthony Streck

Apr 25, 2023

In Loving Memory of Mark Anthony Streck (1984-2023)

East Greenbush-It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Streck on April 25, 2023, at the age of 38. Mark was a beacon of light, love, and laughter, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and cherished him.

Born on November 15, 1984, Mark was the fourth...

David J. Palladino

David J. Palladino

Apr 20, 2023

David J. Palladino, 85, of East Greenbush passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, after a brief illness. With his passing, we mourn the loss of a beloved stepfather, grandfather, and great grandfather.

Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Sara and Daniel Palladino. After David graduated from high school, he served four years in the United States...

Mary C. Lanzilotti

Mary C. Lanzilotti

Apr 19, 2023

TROY - Mary C. Lanzilotti, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Mary "Connie" was born on August 18, 1934, and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Myrl Miller Cummings. Connie was the devoted wife to the late James Lanzilotti; they were married for 66 wonderful years.

Connie spent her life as...

Judith H. Rocheleau

Judith H. Rocheleau

Apr 16, 2023

Loganville, GA-Judith Helen Rocheleau, who built her life in Troy, NY, passed away from natural causes on Sunday, April 16, 2023 with her husband of 64 years, Raymond and her daughter Judy by her side. She was 86 years young. Judy was born on August 14, 1936 in Long Island, NY to parents Helen and Herbert Vooris. The family relocated...

Joan M. Carpinello

Joan M. Carpinello

Apr 11, 2023

Joan Mary Carpinello

1941-2023

Joan Mary Carpinello passed away on April 11, 2023 at 81 years old. She was born on November 26, 1941 to Patsy and Mary Carpinello and lived in the Albany area until 1970 when she moved to Randolph, NJ. She lived in Morris County, NJ until moving to Huntington Beach, CA. in 2016.

Joan was a supportive, loving...

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