Obituaries

Jul 13, 2019

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Jul 9, 2019

Evelyn M. Welfinger, 96, of Defreestville passed away on July 9, 2019 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Rensselaer she was the daughter of the late Fredrick J. Sr. and Amelia (Tryon) Meisner. Evelyn was a lifelong Boston Red Sox fan who enjoyed watching their games. She also enjoyed taking car rides to have meals with family members and to...

Jul 9, 2019

Sand Lake- Patricia A. Strevell age 61 passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. Patty was born in Albany and has been a resident of Sand Lake for the past 25 years. Wife of Matthew P. Strevell. Mother of Shawn Dover, Jillena Strevell (Brendan Cellery) and Melanielee Bishop (David L. Bishop, Jr.). Sister of...

Jun 13, 2019

RENSSELAER – THADDEUS “TED” F. BUREK, 85, PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY ON THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2019 AT ST. PETER’S HOSPICE IN ALBANY, NEW YORK WITH HIS WIFE BY HIS SIDE.BORN AT HOME IN EAST GREENBUSH, NEW YORK ON JUNE 7, 1934, TED WAS THE SON OF THE LATE JOSEPH W. AND FRANCES A. (BYER) BUREK. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS CHERISHED...

Jun 8, 2019

Albany- Nicholas Daniel Morgan age 24 passed away suddenly Saturday, June 8, 2019 at his residence after a long battle with depression. Nick was born in Niskayuna and grew up in Hoosick Falls attending Hoosick Falls and then later Columbia High School. He will always be remembered for his beautiful eyes and smile. He was a positive motivator, was everyone’s...

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May 29, 2019

Rensselaer- Thomas F. “Stretch” McLaughlin, Jr. age 86 passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at St. Peter’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born in Utica and lived most of his life in Rensselaer. Stretch was a Rensselaer volunteer firefighter, Rensselaer police officer and retired from the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department. He was a train enthusiast....

May 29, 2019

Rensselaer- Marilyn H. Hitchcock Brady age 82 passed away on Wednesday May 29, 2019 at Rosewood Gardens. She was born in Albany and was a life long resident of Rensselaer. Marilyn worked for 34 years at Price Chopper in both Rensselaer and East Greenbush. She enjoyed playing bingo, trips to the casino but her biggest joy was taking care of...

May 26, 2019

Rensselaer- Timothy L. O’Toole age 61 passed away peacefully after a long illness on Sunday, May 26, 2019. He was born on Nov. 2, 1957 to the late Lawrence and Grace Post O’Toole. Tim grew up in the City of Rensselaer and lived in Rensselaer county most of his life. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, earning a certificate...

May 26, 2019

Rensselaer- Thomas J. Morlock age 74 died suddenly on Sunday, May 26, 2019. He was born in Schenectady N.Y. He served in the United States Airforce. Tom worked for Davis Acoustical and most recently Auto Zone in East Greenbush, N.Y. He loved spending time with his family. He was a fan of the N.Y. Yankees and the N.Y. Giants. He...

May 24, 2019

Rensselaer- Kim L. Houle Zammuto age 59 of Rensselaer passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019. She was born in Albany and lived most of her life in Rensselaer. Kim was employed in the health care field as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Daughter of Albert Houle, Sr. and the late Idella Shatraw Houle. Mother of Renee Houle, Tonya Higgins, Steven...

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Apr 26, 2019

RENSSELAER - Tommaso Antonio Raus (81) passed into eternal rest on Friday, April 26 surrounded by family. Born in Italy, he was the son of Rosaria and Alfonso Raus.

He is survived by his wife Sandy; his children Alphonso, Tommy and Rosaria; his brother Raffaele and sisters Adelina (Deglischiavi) and Angela (Alicandro); his nieces, nephews and many close family members and...

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