Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas

Sr. Francesca Husselbeck

Sr. Francesca Husselbeck

Jan 19, 2025

Albany- Sister Mary Francesca (Alice) Husselbeck, died Sunday, January 19, 2025 in St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, New York. Born in Latham, New York, she was thedaughter of the late Francis and Margaret LaBombard Husselbeck. Fran earned an associate degree from MariaCollege, Albany; a bachelor's degree in education from Russell Sage in Troy;and a master's degree from St. Michael's, Winooski, Vermont....

Barry R. Gavigan, Sr.

Barry R. Gavigan, Sr.

Jan 19, 2025

Rensselaer- Barry R. Gavigan, Sr., 81, passed away at Samaritan Hospital on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Barry was born in Chicago, IL to the late Rose Yakich and John F. Gavigan. Barry lived in Catskill, NY prior to moving to Florida. While in Florida, Barry spent over 30 years as a Corrections Officer, based in Ocala. A proud Vietnam Veteran,...

Mary Sandstrom-Hennigan

Mary Sandstrom-Hennigan

Jan 18, 2025

East Greenbush- Mary M. Sandstrom-Hennigan passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2024, at her home. She was born on September 26, 1939, to the late Mary C. and Frederick P. Sandstrom. Mary grew up in Parkchester, Bronx, NY. She graduated from the former Ladycliff College, Highland Falls, NY with a BA in Biology, as well as obtaining an MA and...

Wayne Heimroth

Wayne Heimroth

Jan 17, 2025

Niverville-Wayne Heimroth, 88, loving husband of Sally L. Heimroth (McComb), of Niverville, NY, passed Friday, January 17, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

Wayne was born at home in Niverville - a place he called home his entire life. Son of the late John J. Heimroth and Marie B. Heimroth (Faye). He spent his formative years with his brother John, and...

Eleanor J. Nielsen

Eleanor J. Nielsen

Jan 17, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce Eleanor Joan Nielsen, 86, of Vero Beach, FL and Albany, NY, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025.

Eleanor was born in New York City in 1938. She was the daughter of Charles Hamel and Erna Hamel (Schmidt), and wife to Ronald Nielsen. After graduating from Julia Richmond High School in New York...

Laura N.  McGlynn

Laura N. McGlynn

Jan 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Laura Catherine Northrop McGlynn. Laura was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister-in-law, and friend. Her greatest achievement, however, was the unwavering foundation she created as a wife and mother for 56 years.

 Laura's world was vast and full of love. She embraced everyone and was loved in return...

John G. Cebula

John G. Cebula

Jan 9, 2025

Rensselaer-John G. Cebula, age 69, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025 after a brief illness. John was born and raised in Amsterdam, NY and was the son of the late John P. Cebula and Sara Jane (Schulz) Cebula. He resided for many years in Averill Park, NY.

John was a graduate of Bishop Scully High School in Amsterdam, NY and...

William M. Coyne

William M. Coyne

Jan 9, 2025

Rensselaer- William M. Coyne, age 94, of Rensselaer, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, NY. Bill was born in Albany to the late Ethel M. Teator and Louis J. Coyne, Sr. Bill served his country honorably in the United States Navy for six years and then for eighteen years...

Donna M. Burnham

Donna M. Burnham

Jan 4, 2025

Donna M. Burnham, age 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Albany Medical Center. She was born in 1947, the daughter of the late Raymond and Eva (Maskell) Roberts and was a lifelong resident of the Schodack area before spending many years in Titusville, Florida.

Donna was a graduate of Rensselaer City Schools...

Dolores A. "Do"    De Thomasis

Dolores A. "Do" De Thomasis

Dec 31, 2024

Rensselaer- Dolores A. "Do" (D'Ambrosi) De Thomasis entered into eternal life on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Do is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 37 years, Joseph De Thomasis, and the pride and joy of her life, their sons, Nicholas (Alicia) and Zachary. Her family was her life. She is also survived by her father Louis A. D'Ambrosi,...

Mary G. Bissaillon

Mary G. Bissaillon

Dec 30, 2024

Rensselaer- Mary G. Bissaillon, 82, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised in the South End of Albany, she was the daughter of the late John Fernandez and Rose Mary (Lostritto) Fernandez.

Mary was married to her beloved husband, John Bissaillon, on March 5, 1960, in Albany. Together, they shared a loving...

Nichele S. Robinson

Nichele S. Robinson

Dec 28, 2024

Cohoes- Nichele S. Robinson of Cohoes, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 28, 2024. Nichele was born in Albany, to the late Frances M. Holmes and Stanley E. Robinson of South Korea. Nichele was educated in the Albany City School District, graduating in 1992. Over the years, Nichele has resided in Texas, Georgia, and Maryland, however,...

Lillian T. Varga

Lillian T. Varga

Dec 24, 2024

East Greenbush- Lillian T. Varga, 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Lillian's funeral service will take place on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the W.J. Lyons, Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Ave. Rensselaer, NY 12144. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Lillian's family prior to the service on...

Guy Fusco

Guy Fusco

Dec 23, 2024

East Greenbush- Guy M. "Mickey" Fusco, 75, of East Greenbush passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at his home. Mickey was born in Albany to the late Laura A. (Caradori) and Gaetano P. Fusco and he graduated from Columbia High School. He was a truck driver for Central Transport, Rist Transportation, and Corellis Trucking. Mickey was a talented mechanic,...

Dorothy Walker

Dorothy Walker

Dec 13, 2024

Rexford- Dorothy "Dottie" Walker of Coburg Village, passed away December 13, 2024. Dorothy, 96, was born in Amsterdam, NY on July 7, 1928, to Joseph & Caroline Kluska. She grew up in Amsterdam, graduating from the former Wilbur Lynch High School, before moving to Albany and then Rensselaer. Dottie worked as a bookkeeper for Jules Kay Jewelers and then for...

Anthony J. Fernandez

Anthony J. Fernandez

Dec 12, 2024

Delmar-Anthony J. Fernandez, 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Albany Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, on March 1, 1954, he was the son of the late Anthony Fernandez and Alice Fuentes. Throughout his life, he lived in several places, including Laurelton, East Nassau, Delmar, and East Chatham. Anthony attended...

Heidi L. Hoffman

Heidi L. Hoffman

Dec 10, 2024

Watervliet - Heidi L. Hoffman, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Born in Albany, Heidi was a longtime resident of Rensselaer before moving to Watervliet a few years ago.

Heidi was a graduate of Rensselaer High School, Class of 1983. She furthered her education at Hudson Valley Community College, earning a degree in Early Childhood Education. In...

Shirley Ann DeLorimiere

Shirley Ann DeLorimiere

Dec 9, 2024

Nassau-Shirley Ann DeLorimiere, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2024, at The Grand at Barnwell. She was born in 1935 to the late Sigmund and Anna (Davis) Ross.

A 1953 graduate of Van Rensselaer High School, Shirley worked for 23 years at Iroquois Millwork Corporation, and later at W.H. Clark Municipal Equipment until the company’s closure in 2011....

Cathy Ann Boulé

Cathy Ann Boulé

Dec 1, 2024

Rensselaer-Cathy Ann Boulé, a remarkable woman whose strength and kindness touched everyone she met, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024, at the age of 69, with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on November 2, 1955, in Rensselaer, New York, Cathy was the proud daughter of the late Joan and Robert Boulé, who instilled...

Margie M. Clancy

Margie M. Clancy

Nov 27, 2024

Troy - Margie M. McGowan Clancy, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in Troy. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Ira and Sarah McGowan.

A graduate of Van Rensselaer High School, Margie furthered her education at Mildred Elley Secretarial School. She worked for Stork Diaper Service and Cuddle Buns Diaper Service during...

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