Obituaries
Colleen F. Purcell
Oct 22, 2020
Colleen F. Purcell Troy – Colleen F. Purcell passed away on October 22, 2020 following a brief illness. Daughter of the late Edward and Eleanor Simmons Purcell, Colleen is survived by her siblings Kevin Purcell of Troy, NY and Mary Anne Purcell and her partner Susan Goldfischer of Hudson, Mass; nephews, Seth Stone of Glenmont, NY and Shawn Purcell of...
George S. Sitterly
Oct 10, 2020
George S. Sitterly Troy - George S. Sitterly passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on October 10, 2020. George was the son of the late Joseph and Edna Sitterly. Devoted brother of Joseph (Loretta) Sitterly, Peter (Brenda) Sitterly, Marie (late Patrick) Brooks. Rose (late Edward) Morrison; loving uncle of Sherry, Joe, John, Pete, Lana and Scott....
Margaret A. Sprague
Sep 30, 2020
Margaret “Peggy” Sprague, at age 88, passed away on September 30, 2020, after a long illness. Born in Southampton, N.Y., on August 12, 1932, Peggy grew up in Watervliet, N.Y., attending St. Brigid’s School and Catholic Central High School. She worked for NYS Higher Education Services Corporation, retiring in 1997. Peggy was a devout Catholic, an avid reader, and enjoyed...
Roger Warren Leadley
Sep 26, 2020
Roger W. Leadley, 87, formerly of Lake Pleasant, NY, passed away at his new home in Jay, NY on Sep 26, 2020. He was in his recliner chair watching a romantic film with his daughter Nicole nearby. Roger was born in Staten Island, NY to John Henry and Anna Leadley in September of 1933. During his youth in Staten Island...
Eleanor Denver Sullivan
Sep 18, 2020
Eleanor D. Sullivan Troy – Eleanor d. Sullivan, 94, formally of Watervliet and Dewitt, New York, passed away peacefully in her home on September 18th. Eleanor was born in Syracuse to the late Mary and Charles Denver. She was truly beloved and will forever be in our hearts.
William R. Fisher
Sep 13, 2020
William R. Fisher Troy -William R. Fisher, lifelong resident of Troy died on Sunday with his loving family at his side. William was son of the Late George and Mary Fisher and beloved husband to Mary Ellen Fisher. William owned and operated his own landscaping company, JC Landscaping and General Contracting. He will be remembered by his friends at the...
Alice A. Grober
Sep 12, 2020
Alice A. Grober Wynantskill- Alice A Grober passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 12th ,2020. Daughter of the late Daniel and Edwidge Leveshque Borden and beloved wife of the late John J. Grober. Alice is the loving mother of Marilyn (Clifford) Halpin , Alice (Rick) O’Brien and grandmother of Taylor and Danielle Halpin and Steven and Christine...
LeiLani Amalia Ortiz
Sep 6, 2020
LeiLani A. Ortiz Albany LeiLani A. Ortiz, 12 days old, returned to her heavenly home. LeiLani was the daughter of Luis and Tiffany Ortiz. LeiLani also leaves behind two brothers, Julius and Joelle Ortiz, her sister Catalaya Ortiz; her grandparents Kim Dinsmore, David Winchell and Theresa Madera. Great granddaughter of Lillian Madera and Bruce and Barbara Dinsmore. All services will...
Norma J. Brennan
Aug 30, 2020
Norma J. Brennan Green Island – Norma J. Brennan passed away peacefully, at home, on August 30, 2020. Daughter of the late Harry and Jennie Loveland Arnold and devoted wife of John J. Brennan, Norma resided in Green Island for the past 64 years. Norma was a parishioner of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and active in the Rosary...
Lorraine M. Alecia
Aug 24, 2020
Lorain M. (McInerney) Alecia Lorain M. Alecia age 50 of Watervliet NY began her new journey with the angels on Monday August 24th, 2020. She had succumbed to respiratory arrest. Lorain was born on December 27th,1969 in Dublin Ireland to Mary (Phelan) & Michael McInerney. She was the youngest of four children. Lorain finished school and went on to receive...
Anne T. Leadley
Aug 19, 2020
Anne Teresa (Flannery) (Wise) Leadley passed away peacefully at her home in the early evening of Wednesday, August 19, 2020 with her be-loved husband Ronald “Ron” E. Leadley, her son Darren “Ned” Wise, and step-daughter Laura (Leadley) Perkins at her side. Her determined and courageous two and one-half year battle with cancer had finally ended. Other immediate family members Anne...
Robert F. Mero
Aug 15, 2020
Robert f. Mero Sr. passed away peacefully August 15th, 2020. Robert was the son of the late William and Nina Lutey Mero and husband of the late Peggyjean Walizer Mero who passed away on July 6th, 2020. Robert was the father of 8 children, Nina Gagnon, Robert F Mero Jr., George T Mero, Glen C Mero, Michael J Mero, the...
Peggy-Jean Ann Mero
Jul 6, 2020
Peggy-Jean Ann Mero (Walizer) passed suddenly on July 6, 2020. Daughter of the late Glen and Edna Wilcox Walizer, Peggy-Jean is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Robert F Mero Sr. Peggy-Jean was a loving mother to her 8 children, Nina Gagnon, Robert F Mero Jr., George T Mero, Glen C Mero, Michael J Mero, the late Shane...
Frank H. DeTraglia
Jun 29, 2020
Francis H. DeTraglia Albany – Francis "Frankie" H. DeTraglia passed away peacefully on June 29th, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Frankie was the son of the late Frank and Ruth McQuade DeTraglia and was husband of the late Marlene Arnold DeTraglia. Beloved brother of Mary (Michael) King, Susan (Mike) Blair and Michael (Theresa) DeTraglia; several nieces, nephews,his friend Carl...
Richard D. Littlejohn
Jun 21, 2020
Richard D. Littlejohn Watervliet – Richard D. “Rick” Littlejohn passed away suddenly on June 21, 2020. Rick was the son of the late Raymond and Mary Ann Sheehy Littlejohn and was employed by Albany Memorial Hospital as a Sergeant on the security midnight staff. Rick was the brother of Ryne Littlejohn, Renee (Mark) McNames, Randy Littlejohn, Raymond (Donna) Littlejohn and...
Eric C. Schultz
Jun 7, 2020
ERIC CLIFFORD JOSEPH SCHULTZ Eric Clifford Joseph Schultz passed away at his home in Watervliet, New York on Sunday morning, June 7, 2020 after a prolonged illness. Eric was born on May 14, 1974 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to Cliff and Mary Ellen Schultz. The family moved to the United States in 1978 and lived in Lake Zurich, Illinois. He...
Richard D. Murray
May 30, 2020
Richard D. Murray Ocala, FL -Richard D. Murray passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2020. Born in Troy, Richard was the son of the late George and Yvonne Stacy Murray. Richard is the loving father of Christine Murray (Rob), Nicole Way (Mark), Carolyn Murray (Sheppy) and Brandy Murray (Glenn); grandfather of Mark, Amelia, Addyson, Kiona, Carsen, Damon and Everett. Beloved...
Mark R. Perry Sr.
May 21, 2020
Mark R. Perry Watervliet- Mark R. Perry passed away peacefully on May 21, 2020. Born in Troy, Mark was the son of the late Richard and Barbara Bauer French. Devoted father of Mark (Jennifer) Perry II, Christina (Jesse) Perry-Bradford, Sara (Jenn) Strack, and Brandon (Jamie) Perry; Mark is also survived by 12 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews as well as...
Lilia Cross-Chapman
May 18, 2020
Lilia Cross- Chapman Watervliet Lilia Cros Chapman passed away on May 18th, 2020. Lilia was the loving wife of Brent Chapman and mother of Angela Cross and Calvin Cross. Lilia was a member of Trinity Church in Watervliet and was employed at Family Dollar. Survivors also include several siblings, in-laws and dear friends.
Elaine G. Morris
May 12, 2020
MORRIS, Elaine Gloria ("Mema"), age 76 of Niskayuna, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020. She was a 1961 graduate of Linton High School and retired from Joseph E Mastrianni Section 8 Rental Assistance Office in Schenectady. Elaine was always a fan of solving the New York Time's Sunday Crossword puzzles, gardening in the summer, and spending time with her family....

