Obituaries

Gerald W. Spillane

Nov 4, 2024

Gerald W. Spillane, Architect

Gerald William Spillane, aged 87, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, in Albany, NY. Born on November 10, 1936, in Flushing, NY, Jerry will be remembered for his quiet generosity, sharp wit, and deep devotion to his family, friends, and colleagues. He had a lifelong devotion to creating and improving the spaces around him.

Son of the...

Geoffrey B. Holmewood

Nov 3, 2024

Hobe Sound, FL-It is with deep sorrow that the family of Geoffrey B. Holmewood announces his passing into eternal life on November 3, 2024. Born November 4, 1940, in White Plains, NY, Geoff was the son of the late Arthur B. Holmewood and A. Eleanor Garvin.

Geoff was the beloved husband of Deborah Halacy, his wife of 36 years. He was...

Arthur J. Dell

Nov 1, 2024

North Greenbush- Arthur J. Dell, Jr., passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, November 1, 2024. Arthur was born in Albany to Charlotte D. Howard and the late Arthur J. Dell, Sr. He was an auto mechanic at Art Dells Garage, in North Greenbush. 

Arthur was predeceased by his father, Arthur J. Dell, Sr. He is survived by his mother;...

Harold V. Ellis

Oct 30, 2024

Rensselaer - Harold V. Ellis, aged 98, passed away on October 30, 2024, just 5 days shy of his 99th birthday at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. Harold was born in Albany and was the son of George and Catherine Ellis. Husband of the late Velena Ellis. Father of John (Marlyn) Ellis, Daniel (Joyce) Ellis and the late Donna Maynard....

Patricia Williams

Oct 27, 2024

Patricia Jean (PJ) Williams, age 78, of Rensselaer, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Born on October 24, 1946, in Albany, NY, she spent her entire life in Rensselaer. A proud graduate of Albany Business College, Patricia dedicated 42 years to the New York State Motor Vehicles, where she retired with fond memories and lasting friendships. Patricia...

William J. Moore

Oct 19, 2024

East Schodack-William Jay Moore, 76, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Born on March 31, 1948, in Burlington, VT, Bill was a proud graduate of Columbia High School and attended Baldwin Wallace University.

 He was a Sergeant in the United States Army, completing a year-long tour in Vietnam in 1969, where he fought bravely during the Tet...

Sharon D. Bronson

Oct 19, 2024

West Sand Lake- Sharon Diane (O’Brien) Bronson passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024. She was born on April 28, 1944, in Binghamton, New York to the late Francis and Barbara (Pope) O’Brien. Her mother tells she was a pretty baby but she was unable to meet her father for many months as he was in the U.S. Army...

Carolyn L. Naumburg

Oct 16, 2024

North Greenbush-Carolyn Naumburg, 88, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Born on July 20, 1936, in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Beulah Boomhower.

A graduate of Van Rensselaer High School, Carolyn worked as a clerk at Edgar S. Rose Jr., Inc., later known as Dignum & Bame Insurance Agency. She was an active member of...

Henry Kissinger

Oct 15, 2024

Cohoes-Henry W. Kissinger (Hank), 80, of Cohoes, New York, passed away unexpectedly on October 15, 2024. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 14, 1944, and was the son of the late Henry & Rose Kissinger. 

Hank was a retired New York City Police Officer, who worked for many years as the Associate Director of Public Safety at the University...

Sr. Kathleen Turley, RSM

Oct 11, 2024

Albany- Sister Kathleen Turley, RSM (formerly Sister Mary dePaul) died Friday, October 11, 2024 in Rhode Island Hospital in Johnston, Rhode Island. She had been a Sister of Mercy for 66 years. Born in Ilion, New York, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Doris Wilcox Turley and Robert LaChance Turley. She earned an associate degree from Maria College, Albany;...

Michael Mann

Oct 7, 2024

Rensselaer-Michael Francis Mann a lifetime resident of Rensselaer won his fight with illness on October 7, 2024, and entered eternal life on his terms and in his fashion.

Michael, or Mike as he was more commonly known, was the son of Olive (McDonald) and Charles Mann and kid brother to Ernie Mann. At a young age he got into mischief including...

Makenzie T. Minkler

Oct 1, 2024

North Greenbush—Makenzie T. Minkler, 25, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Born on June 21, 1999, to Derek A. and Maria (Morse) Minkler, Makenzie lived a life full of passion and purpose.

A proud graduate of Averill Park High School, she distinguished herself as a member of the National Honor Society and earned an advanced Regents diploma. Makenzie went...

Shelley A. Hart

Sep 25, 2024

East Greenbush- Shelley Ann Hart passed away unexpectedly on September 25, 2024. Born on August 7, 1972, the youngest child of the predeceased Jack Dingman, Karen (nee Pechtel) Dingman Hotchkiss and stepfather Paul Hotchkiss.

She was a 1990 graduate of Chatham High School. Shelley was a dedicated employee of the Health Research, Incorporated (HRI) for over 22 years. Her true passion...

Thomas O'Connell, Sr.

Sep 24, 2024

Rensselaer, NY - Thomas John O'Connell, Sr, known by all as Tim, was the son of Thomas & Loretta O'Connell. He was born September 4, 1939. His father worked for Beverwyck Brewery and his mother's family lived on the 1000 Islands in the St. Lawrence.

The O'Connell's moved to Rensselaer after Tim was born and resided on Mann Avenue....

Gerald A. O'Neil, Jr.

Sep 20, 2024

Rensselaer- Gerald "Jerry" A. O'Neil, Jr., age 84 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, September 20, 2024.

He was born April 4, 1940, in Albany, NY to the late Gerald A. O'Neil and Jane (McGuire) O'Neil. He was raised in Rensselaer and lived most of his life in Albany with his wife and children until returning...

Shirley Thompson

Sep 13, 2024

Rensselaer- Shirley A. Thompson, age 93, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 13, 2024. She was a native and longtime resident of Rensselaer, born to the late Alexander J. Sr., and Anna (Luke) Seney in 1930.

Shirley loved her family dearly. She enjoyed gardening, decorating her home, and listening to music of any kind. She also loved...

Martin J. Posila

Sep 2, 2024

Rensselaer-Martin Joseph Posila, age 85, of Rensselaer, NY, passed away on September 2, 2024. Born on November 7, 1938, in Waterbury, CT, Marty lived a full and impactful life.

He graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1957 and went on to serve with distinction in the U.S. Army for 29 years, retiring as a Major. During his military career, Marty contributed...

Nina Carpinello

Sep 2, 2024

Nina "Antonina" Carpinello peacefully entered into the arms of The Lord on Monday September 2, 2024.



Nina was a person who always put others before herself in everything she did. She was a selfless, loving and hardworking woman who was "Mama Nina" to all those who knew and loved her and "Noni" to all her beautiful grandchildren.

Nina's...

Timothy Hayner

Aug 31, 2024

San Francisco- Timothy Charles Hayner, beloved son, brother and uncle passed away at home in San Francisco on August 31, 2024.

Tim was a graduate of Columbia High School in East Greenbush and New Hampshire University with a degree in Agriculture. The family was most proud of his service in the U.S. Coast Guard aboard the "Eagle".

Tim is predeceased by his...

Stephen Brown

Aug 31, 2024

Rensselaer- Stephen A. Brown, age 85, passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center on Saturday, August 31, 2024. He was born in Albany, to the late Ulster D. and Grace M. (Toms) Brown and for the first five years of his life lived in East Greenbush, and later lived the remainder of his life in Rensselaer.

 Steve was a 1956 graduate...