Obituaries
David A. Gonzalez Esq.
Jun 24, 2026
David A. Gonzalez Esq.of Latham passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 24th, 2026, at the age of 53. Son of Diana Reyes and Hiram Gonzalez. Longtime partner of Panagiota, whom David shared the last few years with happily.
David's professional journey began in Prisoner's Legal Aid for Hispanic inmates. During that time, he worked on enacting a law for upper NYS...
Joseph Rodino
Jun 4, 2026
Joseph Rodino longtime resident of Latham formerly of Troy passed away peacefully in Albany Medical Center on Friday June 4th 2026 following a long illness. Son of the late Amedeo and Anna Rose Carlotti Rodino.
Joe was a graduate of La Salle Institute in Troy and worked for Niagara Mohawk. An avid lover of music, Joe loved to perform in...
Josephine Hira
May 28, 2026
Josephine Hira, daughter of Hira Herman and Martha, was born on March 1, 1950, in Lahore, Pakistan. She passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, at her residence in Watervliet, surrounded by her loved ones.A devoted member of the Franciscan Missionaries of Christ the King, Josephine dedicated 40 years of her life as a Franciscan nun. She gave her life...
Linda Weeden
May 22, 2026
Linda Weeden of Albany died peacefully in Albany Medical Center on May 22nd, 2026.
Interment in Oakwood Cemetery, Troy on Tuesday June 2nd at 1pm.
Marie A. Consuello
May 15, 2026
Marie A. (Appio) Consuello passed away peacefully in the Delmar Center for Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Friday May 15th. Daughter of the late Joseph and Judith D'Antio Appio. Beloved wife of the late Dominic Consuello.
Born and raised in Albany, Marie was a 1978 graduate of Albany High School where she was a member for the Albanettes acapella group. An avid...
Kurt J. Rosenfeldt
May 14, 2026
Kurt J. Roseneldt of Albany passed away peacefully in his home on May 14, 2026.
Interment will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Colonie on Wednesday June 3rd at 9am.
Interment arrangements by the Konicek & Collett Funeral Home LLC., Watervliet.
John Gerard Mahoney
May 5, 2026
John G. Mahoney, 77, died unexpectedly but peacefully at home in Broadalbin N.Y. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
John was born in Troy, N.Y. to Mary and John Mahoney. John graduated from Catholic Central High School ('66) in Troy and later studied Art History at Skidmore College in Saratoga N.Y. John began his working career in architectural drafting with Con Edison...
Leroy Clenten Scott
May 1, 2026
Leroy Clenten Scott recently of Cohoes passed away peacefully in the Samuel S. Stratton Albany Veterans Hospital on Friday May 1st, 2026.
Leroy was an United States Army Veteran and will deeply be missed by his many friends in the Albany Housing Coalition.
Friends are invited and may attend a committal service for Leroy on Wednesday May 13th at 12pm...
Robert B. Lowenfels
Apr 28, 2026
Robert (Bob) Lowenfels, 70, passed away on Tuesday April 28, 2026. Robert was a 1974 graduate of White Plains High school and received a B.A. in Economics from Columbia University where he was a member of the celebrated Columbia crew team. For over 40 years, Bob was the owner of A & B Solar, a solar installation and repair company...
Nancy L. Vogel
Apr 27, 2026
Nancy L. Vogel of Watervliet passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Monday April 27th, 2026. Daughter of the late William and Ruth Higgins Christie. Beloved wife of James Vogel.
Nancy was the mother of William and James Vogel Jr.
Nancy will be laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery on Saturday May 2nd at 10am in Christie family burial...
Kelly P. Shufelt
Apr 20, 2026
Kelly P. Shufelt age 56 of Watervliet passed away peacefully on April 20th, 2026. Born on October 19th 1969 she was the daughter of Patricia Snover of Watervliet and the late Theodore Shufelt of Florida.
Beloved mother of Kendra (Steven) Nerney and a devoted and proud grandmother of Nikolai Shufelt. Additionally Kelly is survived by her brother Theodore (Linda) Shufelt...
Maureen K. Lynch
Apr 13, 2026
Maureen K. Lynch formerly of Watervliet passed away peacefully following a long illness in Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Monday April 13th with her loving family by her side. Daughter of the late John and Kathleen Lynch.
Maureen was a longtime resident of Watervliet and a graduate of the Watervliet High School. Following high school Maureen went on...
Francis Bombardier III
Apr 6, 2026
Francis Bombardier III of Albany died unexpectedly on April 6th, 2026. He was 64. Son of the late Francis Bombardier Jr. and Rosalie Hladik.
Frank will be profoundly missed by his friends in his First Street residence. A proud Veteran of the United States Marines Corp. Frank Proudly served his county in the 1980's. A kind man, Frank found comfort...
Philip L. Pope Jr.
Mar 24, 2026
Philip "Lesley" Pope Jr. of Wynantskill died peacefully on Tuesday March 24th in Albany Medical Center with his loving wife by his side. Son of the late Philip and Myrtle O'Neal Pope. Beloved husband of Judith Pope.
Born in Missouri, Phil moved to the capital district in 2004, making his move his first and only crossing of the Mississippi river....
Roy R. Robinson Jr.
Mar 21, 2026
Roy R. Robinson Jr. of Watervliet died peacefully in Samaritan hospital Saturday, March 21st, 2026. Son of the late Alice and Roy Martin Robinson Sr. Beloved husband of Virginia Robinson.
Roy answered his country's calls to service in the United States Marines and was enlisted in the 1960's serving during the Vietnam era. A devoted family man Roy will be remembered...
Lynne M. Strack
Feb 19, 2026
Lynne Marie Strack, 69, passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2026. Born on February 6, 1957, in Troy, New York, Lynne was the eldest child of the late John and Patricia (Ervin) Finch.Lynne’s greatest joy in life was her family. She was a devoted and loving mother to Heather (Tod) Parent, Stephen (Debbie) Strack, and Jennifer (Sara) Strack. She was...
Carol Lynch
Feb 12, 2026
Carol Lynch an artist, writer, producer, passionate gardener and ukelele player - died February 12, 2026, in Albany, New York, after a recent cancer diagnosis. She embodied a rare combination of mischievous humor, spirituality, creativity, energetic activism, and curiosity.
She was born Carole Sobocinski and spent her early years in Detroit, where some of her fondest memories were of trips to...
Nancy M. Caswell
Feb 8, 2026
Watervliet - Nancy M. Caswell passed away peacefully on February 08, 2026, following a brief illness.
Nancy was the daughter of the late James G. and Marie Carroll Cornwell. A longtime resident of Watervliet, Nancy enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. Nancy was retired from the Watervliet Arsenal and was a proud member of the Watervliet/Colonie Elks #1500. Nancy...
Krystyna Florczyk-Godwin
Jan 23, 2026
Krystyna was born on February 28, 1931 in Poland to Julia and Wojciech Ryncarz as their sixth daughter. She was eight years old when the Second World War broke out. She witnessed on a daily basis the atrocities committed by the Nazis. After the war Krystyna studied at a medical school and then worked as a PA in ER alongside...
Thomas E. Sheldon Jr.
Jan 14, 2026
Thomas Sheldon Jr, 60 , died January 14, 2026 at home after battling a long illness. He was born on September 22, 1965 to Thomas E. Sheldon Sr and Mary Patricia Sheldon. Thomas grew up in Loudonville, NY and graduated from Shaker High School. He then served in the US Army as a Military Police Officer before beginning a long...

