Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas

Mary Jane Ryan

Mary Jane Ryan

December 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...

Thaddeus M. Pietrak

Thaddeus M. Pietrak

December 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.

Samuel J. Burdick

Samuel J. Burdick

December 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;...

Barbara J. Harwood

Barbara J. Harwood

November 30, 2021

Rensselaer-Barbara (Cunningham) Harwood age 80 passed away Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 in Delmar. She was born and raised in the south end of Albany and resided in Rensselaer most of her life. She worked at various hospitals in housekeeping. Known as “Babs” she enjoyed her family, her friends and being retired. Barbara cared for her husband George until his death....

Daniel J. Marvelli

Daniel J. Marvelli

November 23, 2021

Selkirk- Daniel J Marvelli passed away Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany.Dan was born in Albany on November 30,1952 to Joseph and Betty Marvelli. In July 1974 Dan and Susan (Campbell) were married and spent 47yrs together. Dan attended South Hunterdon H.S. in NJ and then continued onto college. After 37yrs as a Supervisor with NYS...

Margaret M. Abele

Margaret M. Abele

November 12, 2021

Loudonville- Margaret M. Abele entered into eternal rest on November 12, 2021 with family by her side. She was born in Albany, grew up in Rensselaer and was a graduate of St. John’s Academy in Rensselaer. Margaret met the love of her life, Harry, on a blind date and was married for 44 years before he passed away. Wife of...