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Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas
Nathaniel P. Fisher
Jan 28, 2023
SCHODACK-Nathaniel Paul Fisher, tragically passed on January 28, 2023. Nate leaves behind his loving wife Erica (Petrone) and two beautiful children Violet Fisher and Ethan Fisher. Predeceased by his parents, Paul Fisher and Nancy Adams and his daughter Annabelle Elisa Fisher (2001) who was forever and always in his heart.
Brother of Tabitha (Sandy) Fronk, and stepson of Barry (Gwen) Fronk....
Eileen C. Kennedy
Jan 27, 2023
Rensselaer- Eileen Cross Kennedy age 76, passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Albany and lived most of her life in Rensselaer. Wife of the late Richard Kennedy. Mother of Richard (Jennifer Menzies) Kennedy and Donald (Rebecca) Kennedy. Sister of Douglas Cross. Grandmother of Olivia and Grace...
Anastasia H. Traegler
Jan 25, 2023
Colonie- Anastasia “Nancy” H. Traegler, age 91, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. Nancy was born and raised in Rensselaer, attended and graduated from St. John’s School. In 1960 she moved to Colonie alongside her husband to raise her family. She was a woman of great faith and loved her church. She was a...
Charles W. Stark
Jan 23, 2023
West Sand Lake- Charles W. Stark, age 93 passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Charles was born and raised in Rensselaer and was the son of the late Charles and Tina Stark. He began his career in retail at Steefel Bros. in Albany, then went on to work at Marshall Ray in Troy, and ended...
Gregory P. Schreffler
Jan 22, 2023
Gregory P. Schreffler entered eternal life on January 22, 2023 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Mount Vernon, NY to the late Charles and Ann (Carensky) Schreffler and spent his teen age years in Columbia County, where his mother owned a farm. Gregory was the beloved husband of Lynna Kreeber Schreffler, who passed away in 1977. In addition...
Michael W. Spenard
Jan 19, 2023
Michael W. Spenard, age 56, of Brunswick died suddenly in his sleep at home. He was born on March 17, 1966 in Troy. He was the son of the late Ellen Jones Spenard and Jeffrey Spenard Sr. He was the brother of Jeffrey Spenard Jr., Thomas Spenard (Karol), Ellen Heller Spenard (Michael), and the late William Spenard. He was the...
Dorothy I. Schermerhorn
Jan 16, 2023
East Greenbush- Dorothy I. Schermerhorn passed at her home on January 16, 2023 after 96 years of a life well lived; wife of Raymond A. Schermerhorn, daughter of Arthur and Dorothy Ruth, sister of Lucille Bennett and Arthur “Bud” Ruth and mother of Betty Rice and Harry Schermerhorn (Jacqueline). With her positive attitude and beautiful smile, Dorothy endeared herself to...
John R. Thorsen
Jan 13, 2023
Averill Park-John R. Thorsen, 84, of Averill Park, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2023, with his wife Nancy by his side.
John was born on January 6, 1939, in Newburgh, to the late John and Irene Sigmund Thorsen. He was a 1957 graduate of Guilderland High School. John was the owner of Rayge Display, Inc. in Albany for 40 years...
Sara A. Crain
Jan 5, 2023
East Greenbush- Sara A. Crain age 76, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital after a brief illness. Sara was born in Troy, was raised in Watervliet before moving to North Greenbush to raise her own family. For the past 30 years, she has resided with her sister Sue in East Greenbush. Sara...
Shirley M. Beebe
Jan 5, 2023
Rensselaer- Shirley M. Beebe, age 87 , passed away peacefully at home on January 5, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 4, 1935, and was the daughter of Joseph and Marion (Brady) Kretzler.
Shirley worked for the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, until 2003, retiring after 25 years of service. She loved playing...
Eva A. Fredricks
Jan 3, 2023
Troy- Eva A. Fredricks 87, a longtime resident of Troy, passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 3, 2023. Born in Corinth, she was the daughter of the late William F. Smith and Grace and Cameron Connors. In her younger days Eva was a waitress and a homemaker. She had many interests including enjoying the sun by the...
Wallace J. Malek
Jan 2, 2023
Defreestville- Wallace J. Malek of Defreestville passed away Monday January 2, 2023, at Rosewood Gardens with his family by his side. Wally married the love of his life, Evelyn Mrozowski Malek in 1956. Wallace opened Malek’s Mobil Station in 1956 and was known for providing excellent service to his customers. He was a proud US Army veteran of the Korean...
Patricia A Whitcher
Jan 1, 2023
Defreestville- Patricia Ann (Coffey) Whitcher, 72, of Defreestville passed away at her family home on January 1, 2023. She was born in Albany to her loving parents Daniel and Henrietta (Tanner) Coffey and her two older brothers. Patty was a graduate of Columbia High School. She continued her education at Russell Sage College where she received a Bachelor’s degree. Patty...
Paul J. Desarbo
Dec 31, 2022
Troy-Paul Joseph DeSarbo, 85, entered into eternal rest on December 31, 2022. He was born to the late Joseph and Margaret DeSarbo of Schenectady on July 16, 1937.
Paul began his lifelong career as a professional photographer working at Crest Litho as a lithographer, followed by employment at Universal Photo, Berkey Photo (Color Craft) and later, Bicknell Photo. He had...
Janet S. Mccauley
Dec 23, 2022
Rensselaer- Janet S. McCauley, age 84, of Rensselaer passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center on Friday, December 23, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Janet was born on August 3, 1938, and was the first child of the late Myron Guy and Helen (Sweet) Butler. After their mother’s untimely death, Janet took on the role as matriarch and helped...
Viola T. Santore
Dec 20, 2022
Viola T. Santore, 99, passed away on December 20, 2022. Viola was the daughter of the late Lucille and Gaetano DeValentino, sister of the late Jean Barnard, and Nacey DeValentino. She was also predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Selvo Santore.
Viola was the loving mother of Michael (Barbara) Santore, and Sylvia (Frank) Bruno; grandmother of Tracy (Brian) Goodman,...
Robert H. Brown
Dec 19, 2022
Robert H. Brown, 79, of Rensselaer, beloved husband of the late Theresa Mercier Brown, peacefully entered into eternal life surrounded by his loving family on Monday evening December 19, 2022.
Born in Albany, New York, he was the son of the late John J. and Catherine Robinson Brown and was a graduate of St. John’s Academy in Rensselaer.
Having a strong work...
Joyce A. Westervelt
Dec 19, 2022
Castleton-Joyce A. Westervelt, 84, passed away peacefully on Monday December 19, 2022. She was the daughter of Ashton and Louise (Sherman) Evans.
Joyce was the beloved wife of Robert; loving mother to Dawn, and grandmother to Matthew. Joyce loved traveling and visiting with neighbors in her community. Her presence and love will be greatly missed. Thank you for all the wonderful...
Barbara A. Mancini
Dec 15, 2022
Rensselaer- Barbara Ann Mancini (Thompson) age 65 of Rensselaer died suddenly Thursday, December 15, 2022. Barbara was born in Albany, New York, June of 1957, to parents Shirley and Jack Thompson. Barbara held a career in the NYS Education Department for over 35 years. In her spare time and retirement Barbara enjoyed spending time at the beach, going to concerts...
Linda M. Tremante
Dec 12, 2022
North Greenbush-Linda Mary Tremante, 79, resident of Summit Senior Living at Eastwyck, died at home on December 12, 2022.
Linda was born on September 1, 1943, in Gloversville, New York. She was the daughter of Dr. Louis Tremante and Catherine Althea Tremante, both of whom are deceased. She is survived by four siblings: sister, Natalie A. Kauffman (husband Roger) of...
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