Obituaries

Jan 19, 2022

James “Jim” Franklin Pratt of Rensselaer went home to be with the Lord and the love of his life Ann Loretta (Dambrose) on the day of their 56th wedding anniversary January 19, 2022. Jim was born on July 27, 1945, was the runt of the litter that included 8 beautiful sisters, and 4 hardworking brothers. Their mother had her favorite...

Jan 19, 2022

Rensselaer- Paul E. Burek age 82 passed away peacefully on January 19, 2022 with his wife and three sons by his side. Born at Brady Maternity Hospital in Albany, on July 7, 1939, Paul was the son of the late Joseph W. and Frances A. (Byer) Burek. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Maureen A. (Cain) Burek....

Jan 5, 2022

Albany- Raymond J. Mooney age 58, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at home. He was born January 3, 1964 in Albany and was the son of the late Raymond J. and Mary (Kolb) Mooney. Ray attended CBA and graduated from Vincentian Institute of Albany. He also attended HVCC and graduated in 1986. Raymond worked for Plug Power in Latham....

Dec 31, 2021

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Dec 29, 2021

Mayfield- Arthur “Artie” F. Elmendorf age 72, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born in Yonkers and was the son of the late Leona Woolford. He was raised and resided in Rensselaer for many years before moving to the Adirondacks, which was his true love. Artie was an...

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Dec 16, 2021

Clifton Park- Patricia Ann (Ranellucci) Peller, age 78 passed away Dec. 16, 2021 at Albany Medical Center. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Joseph R. and Mary T. Carlotti Ranellucci. Patty attended and was known as “Rah Rah” the cheerleader at Van Rensselaer High School, graduating in 1961. She started her career at the...

Dec 15, 2021

Dec 10, 2021

Dec 10, 2021

Rensselaer – John Q. “Jack” Driscoll, 94, beloved husband of JoAnne Dwyer Driscoll, passed away on December 10 at Albany Medical Center. Born and raised in Troy, Jack was the son of the late Justin E. and Helen Quigley Driscoll. He was a graduate of Troy High School, Colgate University in Hamilton, NY and Albany Law School. He served in...

Dec 7, 2021

Rensselaer- Mary Jane Ryan, age 85, passed away on Tuesday Dec. 7, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Wife of the late Joseph W. Ryan. Mother of Joseph P. Ryan, Terry (Aaron) Beach, Mary Jane (Allen) Brozowski, Linda (Edward) Sargent, Kelly Blue and Sharon Ryan. Sister of Frances Colluccia. Also survived by 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.Funeral...

Dec 5, 2021

North Greenbush- Thaddeus M. “Tad” Pietrak age 62 passed away Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. He was born in Troy to the late Stanley and Julia Pietrak. Brother of Dianne P. Anker, S. James Pietrak, Jon F. Pietrak and the late Maria Lockrow. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family.

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Dec 1, 2021

Rensselaer- Samuel J. Burdick, 61, passed away on December 1, 2021. Sam was born in New York City, and lived most of his life in Rensselaer. He was the son of the late Millie Dongarra. Sam was predeceased by his younger sister Cathrine Ojeda-Burdick. He is survived by his loving wife Virginia Burdick; son Daniel Burdick (Lindsay); grandson Samuel Burdick;...