Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas
Leslie G. Ryan
August 23, 2025
On August 23, 2025, Leslie G. Ryan - man of discipline, dry wit, impeccable timing, and a backswing so smooth it made the angels pause - made his final exit from this world. He departed peacefully at his home, likely with a sharp crease in his trousers, an orderly desk, and a schedule for the afterlife already penciled in. Heaven,...
Noreen M. Morris
September 24, 2025
Nassau - Noreen M. Morris, age 57, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, after a courageous battle with COPD.
Born in Albany in 1968 to the late Philip J. Hirsch and Rosemary (Spencer) Childs (Robert J. Childs, Sr.), Noreen was raised in Schodack and had resided in Nassau since 1994. She graduated from Averill Park High School.
Noreen worked as a...
Marion A. Stuarts
September 20, 2025
East Greenbush-Marion A. Stuarts, 98, of East Greenbush, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on January 30, 1927, in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Albin F. Anderson and Marie Kundel Anderson. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur Stuarts III who passed away in 1988.
Marion was a graduate of...
Charlotte D. Dell
September 16, 2025
North Greenbush-Charlotte D. Dell, 94, of North Greenbush, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, at Van Rensselaer Manor. Born on August 27, 1931, in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Richard Howard and Gertrude Finkle.
Charlotte married the love of her life, Arthur Dell, on August 13, 1950.
An active member of the Blooming Grove Reformed Church, Charlotte...
James W. Cunningham, Jr.
September 16, 2025
Rensselaer-James W. Cunningham, Jr was born to Eva Ella LaPradd and James William Cunningham, Sr of Rensselaer, NY on February 24, 1949, and died peacefully while receiving comfort care at Mission Care Nursing Home in Bennington, VT. James was predeceased by his parents, and he remained single with no dependents.
James lived a unique life filled with both hardship and inspiration,...
Patricia Hogan
September 15, 2025
Patricia Ann Fitzgerald Hogan Whitford, born on July 27, 1938, in Albany, NY, to Mary Smith and James Fitzgerald, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025.
Patricia dedicated many years of her life to the Rensselaer Jr./Sr. High School, where she worked before retiring. She continued serving her community at the Rensselaer Public Library after retirement.
A woman of faith,...
Frank J. Casatelli, Jr.
September 9, 2025
Frank J. Casatelli, Jr., 81, of East Greenbush, New York, sadly passed away Thursday, September 9, 2025 after a long illness surrounded by family and friends. Frank is the beloved son of the late, Frank J. Casatelli, Sr. and Nancy (Zappala) Casatelli. He is survived by his heartbroken sisters, Jeanne Casatelli, Gloria Busold, Carol (Anthony) Vivenzio, and Nancy (Armand) Girolami.
He...
Carol A. DeMarco
September 7, 2025
Carol A “Honey” Girolami DeMarco, 77, of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025. She was the loving wife of James F. DeMarco. They were married 57 years on August 17th.
Honey was born on July 9, 1948 in Albany, New York. Daughter of the late Armand and Caroline (Valle) Girolami. She retired from New York...
Jeffrey D. Miller
September 4, 2025
Castleton - Jeffrey D. Miller, 58, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Born on November 19, 1966, in Albany, he was the son of Eileen M. Conroy and the late Thomas M. Miller.
Jeffrey dedicated 35 years of his career to the R.M. Lill Company and later continued his service for an additional five years at...
Sally S. Storms
September 1, 2025
Sally S. Storms, of Lapel, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on August 8, 1936, in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, she was the beloved daughter of Jean and William R. Simmons. Sally married Thomas Storms in 1967, and prior to his passing in 1992, they shared 25 years of marriage.
Sally earned her master's...
Mary Jean Van Voris
August 31, 2025
East Greenbush - Mary Jean (Berigan) “Jean” Van Voris, 93, passed away at Troy’s Samaritan Hospital on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Jean was born in Utica, and lived there as a young girl before moving with her family to Rensselaer. She graduated from St. John’s Academy, where she was a cheerleader, and where she made many dear, lifelong friends. Jean...
David W. Nolette
August 29, 2025
David W. Nolette, 69, of East Greenbush, New York, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 29, 2025, with his beloved wife Christine by his side, following a courageous battle with corticobasal degeneration. Dave was born in Albany, NY and was the son of the late William D. Nolette and Elizabeth Nolette, who survives him. He grew up in...
Anna H. VandeWal
August 15, 2025
Castleton - Anna H. VandeWal, age 99, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025, at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Albany in 1926, Anna was the daughter of the late Charles and Helen A. (Smith) Burke. She attended St. John's School in Rensselaer and graduated from Mildred Elley. In her early years,...
Donald "Pete" Brahm
August 14, 2025
Niverville-Donald "Pete" Brahm, a Valentine's baby, entered into eternal life at the Hospice Inn, surrounded by his loving family and welcomed into heaven by his son, Donald, who had patiently waited 56 years for the arrival of the best dad ever.
Always wearing a Marine Corps hat, shirt, or jacket, Pete embodied the belief that "Once a Marine, Always a Marine."...
Daniel M. Wilson
August 12, 2025
Rensselaer - Daniel Martin Wilson Sr., age 74, of Rensselaer, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Born in 1951, he was the son of the late Harold and Mary Wilson.
Daniel is survived by his devoted wife and lifelong companion, Deborah (Stuto) Wilson, with whom he shared a remarkable 60 years of life together. He was the beloved...
David T. O'Neal
August 9, 2025
Clifton Park-David T. O'Neal, 72, passed away suddenly in his home early Saturday morning, August 9, 2025. Dave was one of five sons of Marianne Carner. He grew up in Castleton, NY. During his life he planted roots throughout the Capital District with long term residences in Clifton Park and the Rensselaer area.
He is survived by his wife...
Karen A. Liptak
August 8, 2025
Kinderhook-Surrounded by her daughters, Karen Ann (D'Arcy) Liptak passed away on August 8th, 2025 after enduring a brief yet difficult illness. Right up until the very end, Karen exhibited the compassion, gratitude, grace, and love that she embodied throughout her entire life.
Born on January 19,1947 to Walter Scott D'Arcy and Mary Delores Barney of Rensselaer, NY, Karen attended St. John's...
Robert A. VanDetta, Sr.
August 5, 2025
East Greenbush - On August 5, 2025, among his loving family, Robert "Bob" A. VanDetta Sr. finally found eternal rest, after a brief illness.
Bob was born in Troy, N.Y., on August 26, 1936, to Italian immigrants Robert and Pasquelina (Colluccio) VanDetta. After the death of his mother in childbirth he was raised in Mechanicville by his Aunt, Tini; and uncle,...
Beverly A. Ryan
July 30, 2025
Rensselaer-Beverly Ann (Pratt) Ryan made that quantum leap into eternity where she will find Jesus Christ awaiting her in heaven. She passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, in her home surrounded by her seven children.
Beverly was the 11th child born in 1941 to her loving parents, Norman H. Pratt Sr. and Elsie M. (Ardt) Pratt. She married her husband...
Patricia L. Riscavage
July 29, 2025
East Greenbush- Patricia L. Riscavage, age 71, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, in Albany, New York. Born on June 15, 1954, in Albany, she was the beloved daughter of the late Muriel (Maier) and Joseph Brady.
Patricia was a devoted wife and mother, dedicating her early years to raising her family at home. Later, she returned to the...
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