Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas

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...

Jeffrey M. Jevons

Jeffrey M. Jevons

Apr 9, 2023

Jeffery Jevons was known by many names and titles- husband, father, brother, Granddad, friend. Some knew him as Smoke Stack Lightin’, Gut, Gutai, Spiritual Warrior, United States Marine, and Mountain Man. Regardless of what you called him, he was a mentor, teacher, guide, and role model. His life was dedicated to protecting his family and to understanding life on this...

Constance F. Mckeough

Constance F. Mckeough

Apr 5, 2023

Albany-Constance Fenner McKeough of Averill Park and Burden Lake, died peacefully on April 5, 2023, at the age of 93. She was the beloved wife, of 58 years, of John M. McKeough Sr., devoted mother to five wonderful children, loving grandmother of eight, and great-grandmother of ten.

‘Connie’ was born in Utica, NY, to the late C. Lawrence and Kathryn Toy...

George T. Bradt

George T. Bradt

Apr 5, 2023

Rensselaer-George T. Bradt of Rensselaer passed away on April 5, 2023, at the age of 80 after a long illness.

George was a Charter Member of Fraternal Order of Eagles 4446 Rensselaer, a member of Rensselaer Fire Dept for over 50 plus years, and the Gerald O'Neil Post. He also served in military for two years in the Navy, and two...

Francine B. Ginther

Francine B. Ginther

Apr 5, 2023

East Greenbush - Francine Bilello Ginther, 93, of East Greenbush, NY, died Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY.

Francine was born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY, on June 16, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Joseph P. Bilello and Katherine Gagliano Bilello. Her father died in 1948. Her mother, who lived in the East Greenbush...

Patricia E. Lanz

Patricia E. Lanz

Apr 2, 2023

Rotterdam-It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Patricia Ellen Lanz, married to Frederick William Lanz, Sr. for 66 years. Patricia passed away peacefully on April 2, 2023 after a long illness. She is survived by her loving husband, children; Cynthia Lanz-Desso (Jim), Frederick Lanz, Jr. (Louise), Michelle Lanz Correll, and Philip Lanz, grandchildren; Alison, Erin,...

Owen F. Morrison

Owen F. Morrison

Mar 29, 2023

Rensselaer- Owen F. Morrison “Mr. Nick”, of Rensselaer passed away peacefully at his home on March 29, 2023. Nick was born in Albany and was the son of the late Arthur and Marguerite Morrison.

Nick was a baker at Freihofer's, collected Antiques, a musician, and lifelong party planner extraordinaire. Nick loved his home and his community. Every holiday dinner Nick entertained...

Shirley A. Tilley

Shirley A. Tilley

Mar 29, 2023

Poestenkill- Shirley Anne Tilley age 89, passed away March 29, 2023, at Van Rensselaer Manor. She was born in Rensselaer on July 12, 1933 and was the daughter of the late Albert and Ruth Mallory. Shirley was a devoted homemaker and mother. Shirley was a loving wife and the best mother a child could have, always with a smile on...

Joan M. Henchey

Joan M. Henchey

Mar 27, 2023

Joan M. (Gardner) Henchey, 85 of Rensselaer passed peacefully into heaven on the morning of Monday, March 27th at Evergreen Commons.

The daughter of the late Edward J. Gardner and Eleanor O. (Carlson) Gardner, Joan was born in Albany on February 22, 1938.

She was raised in Rensselaer and attended school there. Joan was married to her former spouse Joseph T....

Barbara A. Loftus

Barbara A. Loftus

Mar 25, 2023

It is with great sadness that the Loftus family announce the death of their devoted mother, loving grandmother, protective sister, proud aunt and cousin, faithful friend, and earthly angel. Barbara Anne (Coe) Loftus earned her angel wings on March 25th, 2023.

Born on July 9, 1949 to Eleanor B. (Mathers) Coe and Robert W. Coe in Utica, NY. She attended Utica...

Daniel F. Hannon, Iii

Daniel F. Hannon, Iii

Mar 21, 2023

On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, Daniel F. Hannon III, loving father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 76.

Dan was born on Oct. 13, 1946 in Albany, NY to Daniel and Mary Hannon. Dan was a longtime resident of Rensselaer, NY. He attended Rensselaer schools & HVCC. Dan retired from NYS Comptroller’s office and worked for Lia Auto Group...

Polly S. Embree

Polly S. Embree

Mar 20, 2023

Rensselaer- Polly Susanne (White) Embree, 81, of Rensselaer, NY passed away on March 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving husband and family after a sudden illness.

Polly was born in Mt. Kisco, and was the daughter of the late Reginald and Hazel (Lobdell) White and spent her childhood years in Pleasantville and Chappaqua NY. She was a graduate of Hartwick...

Michael W. Rice, Sr.

Michael W. Rice, Sr.

Mar 17, 2023

Wynantskill- Michael W. “Mike” Rice, Sr. age 62, passed away at home Friday, March 17, 2023. Mike was born in Springfield, Mass. and was a resident of the capital district most of his life. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying time hunting and fishing. Mike was known to tinker with cars and electronics on the weekends. He was a true...

Catherine M. Sterling

Catherine M. Sterling

Mar 14, 2023

Catherine M. Sterling, 93, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2023. She was born to parents Willis and Letha Kilbara, in August of 1929. Catherine is predeceased by her husband of 45 years George G. Sterling (1994), her son Ronald (1975), grandsons, Joseph (1980) and Daniel (2021). She is survived by her three children Paul (Sara), George (Patti) and Richard...

Patricia A. Daoust

Patricia A. Daoust

Mar 11, 2023

East Greenbush- Patricia A Daoust, age 85, of East Greenbush passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Patricia was born in Albany and resided in East Greenbush since 1971. She was also a part time resident of Bayonet Point, Fla. from 2001 to 2010. She attended St. John's Academy in Albany, NY....

Tanya R. Reed

Tanya R. Reed

Mar 5, 2023

Averill Park- Tanya R. Reed, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Albany Medical Center. Tanya was born in Albany to the late Whitney Sr., and Delores Reed. She attended and graduated from Averill Park High School and worked for the New York State Criminal Justice Service in Albany, retiring in 2020 after 37 years of...

Karol L. Kirschenheiter

Karol L. Kirschenheiter

Feb 28, 2023

East Greenbush- Karol (Lantry) Kirschenheiter, 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, in East Greenbush. Born June 7, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Michael Lantry and Frieda (Stoll) Lantry. She grew up in Dix Hills and was a graduate of Commack South High School in Suffolk County, Long Island.

Karol is survived by her husband of...

Janice M. Paquin

Janice M. Paquin

Feb 26, 2023

Wynantskill- Janice Mary Paquin (Wayand) 76, of Wynantskill passed away peacefully at Samaritan Hospital on February 26, 2023.

Janice was born and raised in Morris, NY to the late Leon A. and Harriet Wayand. After graduating from Morris Central School in 1964, Janice spent time in Morrisville, NY where she attended college for business. She then moved to Albany in 1968...

John J. Haggerty, Iii

John J. Haggerty, Iii

Feb 23, 2023

Rensselaer- John James “Jim” Haggerty, III, age 81, passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 23, 2023.

Jim was born in Albany to the late John J. Jr., and Kathlyn Gilbert Haggerty. He attended St. John’s School in Rensselaer and graduated in 1960. He worked for the Albany Times Union, and later as a Firefighter for 26 years, with...

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