Obituaries
Grace Lois Goldstein
Mar 12, 2020
Lois Goldstein Watervliet – We are sad to announce the passing of our mom, Lois Goldstein, on March 12th, 2020 at the Eddy Village Green, at the age of 97. Lois was a lifelong resident of Watervliet. She was predeceased by her husband Donald. Together they shared 65 years of marriage. Lois loved her home on 12th Avenue, her neighbors...
Michael Dodson Kowalski
Mar 7, 2020
Michael D. Kowalski Chatham – Michael D. Kowalski passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2020. Born in Niskayuna to his loving parents Michael and Sharon Comley Kowalski, Michael was the cherished husband of Michele Connors Kowalski. Raised in Watervliet, Michael was employed with Excelsior Integrated at the time of his passing. Michael was a devoted family man and friend to...
Tiara B Bush
Mar 1, 2020
Tiara B. Bush passed away on March 1, 2020. All services were held privately. There will be no public services. The family of Tiara thanks everyone for respecting their privacy during this sad time.
Richard H James
Feb 28, 2020
Richard H. James passed away on February 28, 2020. Services will be held privately.
Beverly Cox
Feb 18, 2020
Beverly E. Cox Troy – Beverly E. Cox passed away peacefully on February 18, 2020. Daughter of the late Melvin and Florence Richards Sayer. Beverly is the beloved wife of Keith I. Cox, whom she married in 1961. Prior to her retirement, Beverly was an LPN at several area hospitals, most recently, St. Mary’s Hospital in Troy. In addition to...
Sally A. Colbert
Feb 1, 2020
Sally A. Colbert Watervliet – Sally A. Colbert passed away on February 1st, 2020 with her loving family at her side. Sally was the daughter of the late James and Ann Costello Colbert and was a lifelong resident of Watervliet. Sally retired from CSEA where she worked as a Senior Insurance Clerk and was a parishioner of Immaculate Heart of...
Richard J. Enfield
Dec 21, 2019
Richard “Butch” J. Enfield, Jr. (1953-2019) Richard “Butch” John Enfield, Jr. died on Saturday, December 21, 2019, following a brief illness whilst battling lung cancer at the age of 66. A lifelong resident of Gloversville, N.Y., he was born on March 26, 1953 to Richard “Dick” Enfield, Sr., and Lenora “Lee” Puglis. His family his was affiliated with Mt. Carmel...
Janine A. Miller
Nov 7, 2019
Janine “Nina” Miller
Watervliet – Janine “Nina” Miller passed away on November 7, 2019. Nina was the daughter of the late Richard Champlin and Jane Stilson and loving wife of the late Donald A. Miller Sr.
Devoted mother of Jeffrey Miller, Donald (Paula) Miller Jr., Mark Miller, Michael (Terry) Miller; Grandmother of Michael Miller Jr., Justin Miller, Mark Miller Jr., Kayla Miller,...
Richard W. Thomas
Oct 31, 2019
Richard Thomas, 78, passed away on October 31st, 2019. Richard was the son of the late Dick and Ruth Eckert Thomas and was a graduate of FDR High School, Hyde Park, NY. He worked as an Engineer at IBM in Fishkill, New York and operated The Bunkies: Custom Made Furniture, a business he started in his retirement.
He loved fishing on...
Brenda J. Boyce
Oct 15, 2019
Brenda J. Boyce died peacefully on October 15th, 2019 with her loving husband Steven A. Boyce by her side. Brenda is survived by her children Matthew, Gary and Larry Chamberland; brothers Brian, Ronald, Marvin, Bruce, Wayne, Floyd, Billy and Kevin Cable; granchildren Amber and Nick Chamberland. All services will be private.
Nancy E. Del Signore
Oct 7, 2019
Nancy Eleanor Del Signore (née Gould), beloved for her generous spirit, joyous personality and uplifting smile, passed away peacefully in Troy, New York on Monday, October 7th, 2019. She was 87.
Nancy is survived by seven children: Michael (Judith) of Huntington, NY; Paul (Michele) of Ojai, CA; Lisa (Janet) of Colonie, NY; Mark (Penny) of Great Barrington, MA; Christopher (Kathy) of...
Daniel R. Van Amburgh
Jul 23, 2019
Daniel “Dan” R. Van Amburgh of Watervliet entered eternal peace on July 23rd, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 71.
Born in Albany New York, on December 2nd, 1947, Dan grew up in North Albany, where he enjoyed playing various sports, but basketball and baseball were what he excelled at. At age 12, he took baseball seriously....
John B. Birdsall
Jul 9, 2019
The Rev. Cannon John (Jack) Birdsall of Albany, NY, formerly of Amherst, NY, peacefully passed away on July 9, 2019, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home at the age of 93.
Jack was born and raised in the Detroit, Michigan, area. As a grade schooler, he and his twin brother Jim attended St. Thomas Choir School on 5th Ave. in New York...
Patricia M. Doran
Jul 2, 2019
Troy – Patricia M. Doran passed away peacefully on July 2nd, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Troy, Pat was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Bracken Sheehy and the loving wife of the late Thomas J. Doran.
Pat is survived by her children, Leo T. Doran, Thomas J. “Tim” Doran and Deborah Anne (Cathy) Doran; sisters,...
Steven L. Spiller
Jun 24, 2019
Steven L. Spiller
Schenectady – Steven L. Spiller passed away on June 24, 2019. Steven is survived by his loving sister Leitha (Ray) Klink, brothers Benny Spiller and Dennis Spiller, nieces Sherry Hughes and Christine Medlock, nephew Jake Baker as well as extended family and friends in Virginia.
Steven was a great person and believed that humor could be found in most...
Mary K. Wolfe-Baker
Jun 21, 2019
Mary Kathryn Wolfe-Baker
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Mary Kathryn Wolfe-Baker, Cohoes, 70, passed away June 21, 2019. Born April 29, 1949 in Long Beach, California. A folk artist and award-winning doll maker. She is survived by her loving husband George Baker and children, Kara Strutz (Steve) and Karl Shumway; grandchildren Anthony and Camilla. A celebration of life is to be held at the Christ Church United Methodist in...
Suzanne O. Sherman
Jun 1, 2019
Suzanne O. Sherman, 65, of Troy passed away peacefully at Troy’s Samaritan Hospital on June 1, 2019 after a brief illness, with her sisters and her dear friend Pastor Janet Douglass by her side.Suzanne was born on November 23, 1953 in Albany, the daughter of the late Raymond and Madeline (McCormick) Sherman of Colonie.
She attended South Colonie Schools, graduating from...
Gerald Russell Pasinello Sr.
May 30, 2019
Gerald r. Pasinello Sr. “Peanuts” entered into eternal life on May 30th, 2019. Son of the late Anthony J and Evelyn Coonradt Pasinello. Jerry was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and served in the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include his former wife Jacquelyn D. Pasinello, sons Gerald R. (Jodi) Pasinello Jr., Joseph W. (Nicole) Pasinello and Jeffery P. (Sarah) Pasinello;...
Kenneth M. McCarthy
Feb 20, 2019
Kenneth M. McCarthy
Nassau – Kenneth M. McCarthy passed away peacefully on February 20, 2019. Kenneth is survived by his loving wife Mercedes McCarthy. All services will be private.
Christine Mary Mink-Remkus
Feb 9, 2019
Christine M. Mink-Remkus passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 9, 2019. Christine was born in Albany to the late Viola and George Szelest Mink and was the loving wife of Charles J. Remkus.
Christine enjoyed frequent trips to Las Vegas and loved to dance. Most of all Christine cherished her family. Prior to her retirement, Christine was a credit manager for...