Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas
Joseph S. Scaglione
March 1, 2025
Cohoes- Joseph S. Scaglione, 58, of Cohoes, passed away at Albany Medical Center on Saturday, March 1, 2025. His brother Jim was with him at the time of his passing. Joe was born on May 26, 1966, in Cambridge, NY. He was the son of the late Frank J. Scaglione and Inez L. Scaglione. Joe graduated from Cambridge Central School...
James E. Earley
May 31, 2025
Albany-James E. Earley, age 87, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on May 31, 2025. He was born on June 23, 1937, to Harry and Dorothy (Tyrell) Earley, James lived a life marked by service, dedication, and deep love for his family, faith, and community.
James honorably served his country in both the United States Army and...
Paul W. Shimko
May 23, 2025
RENSSELAER - Paul W. Shimko, age 71, of Broadway, went home to the Lord on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Evergreen Commons Nursing Center. He was born in Albany on June 15, 1953, to the late Mary J. and George A. Shimko.
Paul served as the president of the Rensselaer volunteer ambulance in addition to working as a transportation specialist for...
Sr. Margery Halpin, RSM
May 19, 2025
Albany-Sister Margery Halpin, RSM (Sister Marie Catherine) died May 19, 2025, at the Convent of Mercy in Albany, New York. She had been a Sister of Mercy for 67 years. Born in Albany, New York, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Halpin and Catherine Carey Halpin. Marge graduated from St. Teresa of Avila grade school and the Academy...
Loretta B. Bruno
May 19, 2025
POTTSTOWN, PA. - Loretta Beth Bruno, age 71, of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, passed away, on Friday, May 9, 2025. She was the cherished wife of Stanley Bruno. Born in Albany, to the late James and Rose (Baxter) Martyn, Lorie carried forward her family's legacy of optimism and strength.
Lorie was a haven for her friends and family, her heart and home always...
Patricia A. Reith
May 18, 2025
Rensselaer- Patricia A. Reith, age 81, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Born to the late Ralph and Evelyn Nicholson, Patricia lived a life marked by quiet strength, deep devotion, and unwavering love for her family.
She was employed for many years at Fuller Brush in Albany, where she was known for her strong work ethic...
Kenneth R. Downes
May 17, 2025
Rensselaer -- Kenneth R. Downes passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, at the age of 85. Born September 18, 1939, Ken was the son of the late Dorothy (O'Neil) and Gerald Downes. He graduated in 1957 from St. John's Academy in Rensselaer, where he played basketball, football & baseball. Ken went on to attend St. Michael's College, in Winooski,...
Carol S. Warner
May 10, 2025
Delmar – Carol S. Warner, age 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Daughters of Sarah nursing facility in Albany, NY. She was born and raised in Buffalo in 1937 to the late Norman C. and Phyllis E. Schultz.
Carol graduated from Erie Community College as a Dental Hygienist and later earned her...
Caroline Weichsel
May 9, 2025
Troy- Caroline Boschen Weichsel of Troy, NY returned to our Lord on Friday, May 9, 2025 in Scotia, NY surrounded by her loving family, leaving a void her family cannot fill. Born in Ridgewood, NY on February 26, 1929 to Frederick and Caroline (Diesenberg) Boschen, Caroline attended Newtown High School. Caroline married Otto J. Weichsel on November 10, 1951 in...
Sr. Mary Cabrini Nellis
May 7, 2025
Albany-After a brief illness, Sister Mary Cabrini Nellis [June Elizabeth Nellis] died May 7, 2025, in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany, New York. She had been a Sister of Mercy for 79 years. Born in Johnstown, New York, she was the daughter of the late Anna Goot Nellis and Clyde LeRoy Nellis.
Sister Cabrini earned a bachelor’s degree...
Kenneth H. Bloomer
May 6, 2025
Rensselaer - It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving husband and father, Kenneth H. Bloomer. He was born on April 19, 1960 to William and Margaret (Hermance) Bloomer. Ken was a lifelong resident of the city of Rensselaer where he was involved in many organizations throughout his life.
Although they went to school together,...
Henry A. Paquin
May 1, 2025
Wynantskill-Henry A. Paquin, 83, of Wynantskill passed away peacefully at Mary's Haven in Saratoga Springs on May 1, 2025.
Henry was born in the Bronx to the late Theresa (Heneghan) and Leo Paquin. His family later moved to the Catskills and then to Albany, where he graduated from Philip Schuyler High School in 1959. Henry then entered the Air Force, serving...
William T. Pratt
May 1, 2025
Rensselaer-William “Bill” T. Pratt, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Eddy Village Green Nursing Home in Cohoes, NY.
Born in Boston, Bill was the son of Mary Catherine Gallagher of Enystyman, County Claire, Ireland, and Edward Pratt of St. Paul, MN.
A graduate of Van Rensselaer High School, Bill served honorably in the Korean War. He spent...
Theresa V. Chenot
April 25, 2025
North Greenbush - Theresa “Terry” Chenot passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025 at the age of 99 following complications from a hip fracture in March.
Born on March 2, 1926 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Beatrice (Goulet) McKenna.
Terry was raised in Rhode Island and attended St. Joseph's Catholic School in...
Luona M. (Suriano) Pazinko
April 24, 2025
Troy - Luona Marie (ne'e Suriano) Pazinko 76, affectionately known as Loni, entered eternal rest peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on April 24, 2025, at Virginia Beach, VA. She was born on December 26, 1948, in Troy NY, graduated from Troy HS 1966 and later went on to earn a degree in business from HVCC. Loni loved and enjoyed...
Yolanda A. Filippini
April 22, 2025
Albany - Yolanda A. Filippini, 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Born in Albany in 1942, she was the cherished daughter of the late Carmine and Caterina (Baggetta) Filippini. Yolanda was a proud graduate of the Philip Schuyler School and received her Bachelor's Degree in Science from the...
Frances McLaughlin
April 21, 2025
Frances M. McLaughlin, age 82, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. Frances was born in Albany, on October 2, 1942, to the late Peter and Stella Krascher. Frances lived most of her life in Rensselaer and worked for Rensselaer high school as an administrative secretary for over 17 years. She also volunteered for the Rensselaer little league for many...
Peter S. Bilicki
April 12, 2025
Peter S. Bilicki, 75, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Born January 25, 1950, in Albany, NY, Peter was the son of the late John and Harriett Hennessey Bilicki. Peter was raised in Colonie, NY and lived in the Capital District area for most of his life until finally relocating to his favorite vacation...
Charles J. Rebhun
April 9, 2025
Rensselaer - Charles "Chuck" Rebhun passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
Born to the late John and Marion Rebhun, Chuck attended Troy High School and went on to serve his country with honor in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. After his military service, he began his career as a...
Brandon J. Smith
April 9, 2025
It is with a very heavy heart, that the family of Brandon J. Smith announces his passing on April 9, 2025 at the age of 34, peacefully in his sleep. Brandon was predeceased by all of his grandparents and his favorite aunt, Colleen Breedlove-Scully. He is survived by his parents, Jennifer (Breedlove) Thoennes and husband Otto Thoennes, father Jeff Smith...
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