Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas

James A. Van Buren

James A. Van Buren

Mar 29, 2018

East Greenbush - James Andrew Van Buren, 72, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at his home after a long courageous battle with heart disease. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Charles C. and Carolyn I. (Conklin) Van Buren, Sr.

Jim was a 1964 graduate of Columbia High School and worked as a mechanic for...

Julia E. Stark

Julia E. Stark

Mar 27, 2018

West Sand Lake- Julia E. Stark, 82, died Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Evergreen Commons in East Greenbush.

Born in Hoosick Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Marcus and Mary (Wolf) Kipp. Julia worked for Marshall Ray Inc. in Troy and was a teacher assistant for the Rensselaer, Columbia and Greene BOCES. She was a life member of...

Joseph Olivan

Joseph Olivan

Mar 25, 2018

Rensselaer- Joseph E. Olivan age 73 passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Albany Medical Center. Joe was born in Brooklyn and graduated from Lyon Mountain High School. After graduation he attended the University of Albany and obtained an associate's degree in business management. He worked for the Protective Loan Corporation and Internal Revenue Service retiring in the summer of...

Harold Bonacker

Harold Bonacker

Mar 10, 2018

Rensselaer- Harold V. Bonacker age 92 passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Evergreen Commons. He was born and raised in Rensselaer and after graduation enlisted in the US Army Airforce serving during WWII. Harold worked and retired from IBEW Local #236. He was a member of the Gerald O'Neil VFW Post and the Ft. Crailo American Legion. Husband of...

Charles Mara

Charles Mara

Mar 7, 2018

Charles A. Mara, of East Greenbush, NY passed away peacefully at The Community Hospice Inn on March 7, 2018, on the thirty-first anniversary of his wife's passing. He was born on December 31, 1932 in Pittsfield, MA and resided there until marrying Gert in 1953. Chuck was a sheet metal worker with Local Union 83 in the Albany area for...

Rodney Goldstein

Rodney Goldstein

Feb 26, 2018

Castleton- Rodney Joel Goldstein 54, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018. Now together with his partner in crime, Lisa Polsinello. Daddy our hearts are shattered. We love you, Tammy and Todd. There will be no services.

Paul A. Ryan

Paul A. Ryan

Feb 22, 2018

Schenectady- Paul Ryan 78 of Schenectady, NY passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2018 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Paul was retired from the Port of Albany and the City of Albany. Paul was the husband of Marie (Brown) Ryan. Born in Albany to the late George and Irene Ryan. Paul will be...

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