Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas
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...
William C. Shanno, Jr.
July 28, 2025
Rensselaer - William Charles Shanno, age 73, passed away peacefully at home on July 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albany, NY, and raised in Defreestville, William was a proud American who deeply loved his country.
He attended St. Joseph and St. John's schools in Rensselaer and dedicated countless hours volunteering at the American Legion Gerald O'Neil Post...
Edward G. Fahrenkopf, Sr.
July 26, 2025
Edward G. Fahrenkopf Sr., 86, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Born in Albany on September 14, 1938, Ed was the beloved husband of the late Eileen P. Fahrenkopf, with whom he shared nearly 60 years of marriage until her passing in 2018.
Ed spent his career at the New York State Department of Transportation. A true outdoorsman, he loved...
Shirley A. Roberts
July 24, 2025
Rensselaer- Shirley Anne Roberts, age 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Manhattan, New York.
Born on June 3, 1958, in Albany, NY, Shirley was the beloved daughter of the late Gordon and Shirley Reynolds. She was raised in Rensselaer and graduated from Rensselaer High School. Shirley went on to build a long and successful career with CSRA,...
Peter O'Hara
July 24, 2025
Rensselaer - Glenn Peter O'Hara, lovingly known as Peter, 86, of Rensselaer, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Born and raised in Central New York, Peter graduated from Weedsport Central School in 1957. He continued his education at Auburn Community College and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, pursuing a degree in engineering. Peter dedicated over 50...
Wilma E. Sheffer
July 22, 2025
Rensselaer- Wilma E. Sheffer passed away on July 22, 2025. Daughter of Elmer H. Cross and Ethel Smith Cross, born December 14, 1926, in Rensselaer, NY. She was the widow of Joseph M. Mirabile and Irving Sheffer.
She graduated with honors from Van Rensselaer High School in 1944, was a draftsman with NY Telephone Co; a calligrapher of professional licenses with...
Edward J. Budd, Sr.
July 21, 2025
East Greenbush- Edward J. "Ed" Budd, Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and respected member of the Capital Region's business community, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 21, 2025 in East Greenbush, where he had lived his entire life. He was 80 years old.
Born on July 3, 1945, in Albany, Ed was the beloved son of the late...
Robert G. Berry, Jr.
July 18, 2025
East Greenbush – Robert G. Berry, 74, of East Greenbush, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Van Rensselaer Manor, surrounded by his loving family, following complications from Alzheimer’s disease.
Born in 1951, Robert was the son of the late Robert G. Berry Sr. and Marilyn (Rodford) Berry. A lifelong resident of the Capital Region, he was raised in...
Isabel V. D'Ambrosi
July 16, 2025
Poestenkill - Isabel V. D'Ambrosi, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Albany, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in April 1937 in Troy, Isabel was the daughter of the late Harold W. and Isabel A. (Murdock) Van Vleck. She attended Latham Public Schools and graduated from Watervliet High School....
Arianna R. Harris
June 29, 2025
Arianna R. Harris, 18, of Troy, NY, passed away on June 29, 2025. She was born on November 2, 2006, in Albany, NY, to Melanie M. Lashway and Edward L. Harris.
Arianna was a creative and thoughtful young woman who had a deep love for drawing, reading, and writing. She enjoyed anime and often found comfort and inspiration in the stories...
Raymond A. Wilcox, Jr.
June 28, 2025
Schodack- Raymond A. Wilcox Jr., 80, of Schodack, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Born on March 19, 1945, he was the son of the late Margaret (Cooley) and Raymond A. Wilcox Sr.
Ray was a proud lifelong resident of the Capital Region. He attended St. John's Academy and Van Rensselaer High...
Marjorie R. Carpinello
June 26, 2025
East Schodack- Marjorie R. Carpinello, 86, of East Schodack, was peacefully reunited with the love of her life from the comfort of her home on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Born November 28th, 1938 and raised in Rensselaer, NY by her parents Tracy and Lillian Brown, Marge graduated from Van Rensselaer High School and married the love of her life, Daniel Carpinello...
Glenn S. Monuteaux
June 21, 2025
East Greenbush - Glenn Scott Monuteaux, age 74, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Glenn was born on January 11, 1951, in Pawtucket, RI, the son of the late Edward and Gladys Monuteaux. He started working in the family funeral home at a young age in Rhode Island. After graduating high school,...
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