Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas
Ruth H. Bonacquisti
July 24, 2022
Rensselaer- Ruth H. (Snyder) Bonacquisti, age 92 of Rensselaer passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. She was born in Rensselaer and was a lifelong resident of the city. Mrs. Bonacquisti was a graduate of St. John’s Academy in Rensselaer and was employed by Albany Medical Center until her retirement. She was a communicant of...
Arya Tonkin
July 24, 2022
Rensselaer- Arya “Ish” Tonkin age 89, of Rensselaer, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home. He was born on January 31, 1933 in Albany and was the son of Philip and Sarah Tonkin. Ish went to Van Rensselaer High School and graduated in 1951. He was a food broker, as well as a basketball referee...
Charles H. Collier
July 21, 2022
East Greenbush – Charles H. Collier, M.D. age 72 years of East Greenbush passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. He was born in Salem, MA and was educated at North Shore Community College, Suffolk University, University of Massachusetts Medical School, and The Upstate Medical Center Syracuse NY Radiation Oncology. Dr. Collier was employed at...
Albert M. Houle, Sr.
July 11, 2022
Rensselaer-Albert M. Houle, Sr. age 82, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022 at home. Al was born in Albany, moved to Florida before moving back to the capital district 40 years ago. Husband of the late Idella L. Houle. Father of Kathleen Crompton, Karen Phipps, Kurt Houle, Albert Houle, Jr., and the late Kim Zammuto. He is also survived...
Randell J. Noble
July 8, 2022
Rensselaer- Randell "Randy" J. Noble, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 8, 2022. Born on Sept. 28, 1965 in Albany, he was the son of Mary (Kawczak) Noble and the late James L. Noble. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his three sisters, Wendy Noble, Susan Gregory and Kathleen Martin. He is also survived by several nephews...
J. Rita Peplowski
July 6, 2022
J. Rita Peplowski (Holstein) passed away July 6, 2022, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born October 19, 1928, the daughter of Clarence and Helen Holstein. Rita was predeceased by her former husband Sigmund F. Peplowski, Sr. and is survived by her five children, Sigmund Peplowski Jr., Michael Peplowski (Mary), Wayne Peplowski (Lori), Joyce Carter, and...
Lois C. Mitchell
July 5, 2022
Lois Carolyn Reed Mitchell, the wife of the late Harold E. Mitchell, passed away peacefully on July 5th 2022 at the age of 96. She was the daughter of the late Frances H. Southwell and John H. Reed. Lois and her husband started and actively participated in the Albany Chapter of the Compassionate Friends after the death of their daughter...
Melanie Ann Dwileski
July 4, 2022
On Monday July 4, 2022, Melanie A. Dwileski (Clemens), mother to four children and beloved ‘Granny’ to two very special boys, passed away at the age of 79 after a short bout with colon cancer. Born on April 20, 1943, Melanie spent her life growing up in the City of Rensselaer. In her twenties, her younger brother introduced her to...
James R. Wisnewski
July 2, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Wisnewski, beloved son, grandson, brother, cousin, and friend, on Saturday July 2. Born November 6, 1985 in Rochester New York, Jim was the son of Warren A. Wisnewski and Bonnie Bailey Wisnewski.
He was a graduate of Shanghai American School in Shanghai China and received his bachelor’s degree...
Salvatore J. Anziano, Sr.
July 1, 2022
East Greenbush – Salvatore J. Anziano, Sr. passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. Sal was born in Oil City, PA and lived in East Greenbush most of his life. He served in the U.S. Navy. Sal was a Diesel Mechanic at Dorn’s Transportation but most of all he was a dedicated family...
Julie La Vonne Gardner
June 30, 2022
Albany- Julie La Vonne Gardner, 64, entered into eternal rest on June 30th, 2022. She was born July 26th, 1957 to Mary Sue Gardner and the late Leroy Gardner.
La Vonne was a long term employee at Albany Housing Authority and The Capital District YMCA until her more recent years where she was a stay at home grandma.
While living her best...
Grace M. Kirsch
June 28, 2022
RENSSELAER Grace M. Kirsch passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at home with her family at her side. Grace was born and raised in Rensselaer, where she met and married her husband of 64 years, William J. Kirsch. Grace worked as a dental assistant prior to marriage and raising her family. She later worked as an EKG technician...
Anne P. Anderson
June 27, 2022
Anne Patricia Anderson, 61, passed away suddenly on June 27th, 2022. Mother of her only son Joseph Anderson-Ryan, who will live on her memory and spread the happiness and joy she consistently brought to peoples hearts. Also survived by the many people she brought happiness in their lives and continue to remember the amazing woman that she was while she...
Jane Ann Livingston
June 27, 2022
Jane Ann Livingston 75 of Rensselaer entered into rest on Monday, June 27, 2022 in Albany NY.
Born on July 8, 1946 in Voorheesville to Robert F. Livingston and Elizabeth (Tedesco) Livingston.
Jane was a graduate of Philip Schuyler High School in Albany. She resided most of her life in Rensselaer. Jane retired in 2008 after working 28 years for...
William J. Delaney
June 23, 2022
Rensselaer- William J. "Bill" Delaney passed away on June 23, 2022, at The University of Vermont Medical Center after a brief illness. Bill was born on June 10, 1952, to Thomas and Marion Delaney of Rensselaer, N.Y. Bill attended St. Joseph’s Elementary School, Christian Brothers Academy, and Manhattan College.
After college, Bill lived in Schenectady and worked at General Electric for...
John D. Ewans, Sr.
June 11, 2022
Rensselaer – John D. “Boobie” Ewans, Sr. passed peacefully June 11, 2022 with his family by his side. Boobie is survived by his children, John, Christine, Brucina; and his lifetime companion Wanda Gladstone. He was the grandfather of eight, uncle to several, and friend to many. Boobie was one of thirteen children and enjoyed family gatherings. Friends and family are...
Bernard O'Connor
June 9, 2022
Bernard O’Connor, 84 of East Greenbush died peacefully in his home on June 9, 2022. He is survived by his wife Celestine “Sally” and his two children Andrew (Lisa) and Suzanne (Joseph) along with his grandson Michael. He is also survived by his sister Elizabeth Martin, several sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Clare...
Raymond W. Lebrecht
June 9, 2022
Raymond was born on May 6, 1928, in Castleton-on-Hudson and passed away on June 9, 2022 after a short illness at home with family present.
He was the beloved husband of Joanne (Oxley) who predeceased him in 2017. They were married for 67 years. Dad was a terrific father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and friend who would help anyone.
He was the...
Malinda Grimes
May 31, 2022
Rensselaer - Malinda Grimes entered into eternal rest on May 31, 2022. Malinda was born in Fort Pierce, Florida on August 17, 1945 to the late George Johnson and Floreen Hall-Johnson. Malinda was employed for 17 years at St. Peter’s Hospital, then went to Rosewood Gardens for 25 years until she retired as a CNA.
Malinda leaves to cherish her memories...
Margaret M. Miller
May 31, 2022
Rensselaer- Margaret “Peg” M. Miller, age 89, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. Peg was born in Albany and was a lifelong resident of the City of Rensselaer. Wife of the late Paul R. Miller, Sr. Mother of Susan E. (Leo) Gallagher, Paul R. (Margaret) Miller, Jr., and Julie D....
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