Obituaries

David  A.  Wagoner

David A. Wagoner

May 20, 2022

David A. Wagoner of Watervliet passed away at the Stratton VA Medical Center Friday May 20th. Friends and family are invited to visit with David’s Family on Wednesday May 25th from 12- 1pm at Konicek & Collett Funeral Home LLC, 1855 12th Avenue Watervliet. Inurnment will follow at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville at 2:30pm. In Lieu...

Nancy  L.  Huss

Nancy L. Huss

May 13, 2022

Nancy L. Huss of Rensselaer, NY, May 13, 2022, passed peacefully with her family by her side. Born and raised in Breckenridge, PA. Graduated from Grove City College, raised her family and had a late career working 20+ years for NYS Social Services.

Beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted volunteer. Wife of the Late John D. Huss who died in 1993,...

Mary  H.  Vogel

Mary H. Vogel

May 6, 2022

Mary Vogel passed away on May 6, 2022, after several years of declining health.  She was the daughter of the late James and Mary Connors.  Mary was a graduate of St. Patrick’s Elementary School and Catholic Central High School.

She truly lived a full life. Mary was a devoted lifelong member of St. Patrick’s Parish in Watervliet where she was...

Dennis P. Cieszynski

Dennis P. Cieszynski

Jan 29, 2022

Cohoes - Dennis Cieszynski passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his children, on January 29, 2022. Born a son of the late Joseph and Josephine Jankowski Cieszynski, Dennis spent his childhood in the Bellevue area of Schenectady and was educated in Schenectady schools. Dennis had lived in Watervliet for many years prior to his recent move...

Michael J. Mero

Michael J. Mero

Jan 26, 2022

Michael J. MeroWatervliet - Michael J. Mero passed away unexpectedly, at home, on January 26, 2022, son of the late Robert and Peggy-Jean Mero and loving father of Danielle B. Mero. Michael is also survived by several siblings. Friends are invited to visit with Michael's family on Thursday 4-7 p.m. in the Konicek & Collett Funeral Home, LLC. Michael Mero...

Catherine "Kay" Walker

Catherine "Kay" Walker

Jan 22, 2022

Colonie - Catherine "Kay" Walker, 94 passed away on Janurary 22, 2022.  She leaves behind her loving daughter Lynne Lyons; beloved grandchildren, Katelyn Ryan (Tim), and Thomas Lyons.  Service Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Pine Grove Church Pavilion, outside 2 p.m.

Alyce Jacalyn Ferrell

Alyce Jacalyn Ferrell

Jan 4, 2022

Alyce Jacalyn Cate Ferreel

Menands - The family of Alyce Jacalyn (Jackie) Cate (Ferrell), age 71, of Albany, NY, sadly announces her death on January 4, 2022 of cancer. She was born September 29th, 1950 in Dubuque, IA, graduated from Dubuque Senior High School, and received a business degree from the University of Texas.Jackie enjoyed a 30-year career at International...

James Timothy VanOlpen

James Timothy VanOlpen

Dec 22, 2021

James Timothy VanOlpen

Watervliet - James T VanOlpen passed away on December 22, 2021, while on vacation in Hawaii. Born in Troy, NY, he was the son of the late James J. and Bessie (Doherty) VanOlpen. James graduated from Watervliet High School where he played soccer First team All Area. Following graduation, James served his country in the U.S. Navy...

Sonny James Fongemie

Sonny James Fongemie

Dec 6, 2021

Sonny James Fongemie, 46, of Knox, NY passed away unexpectedly on December 6, 2021, at home. Born July 9, 1975, in Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada, he leaves behind his father Joseph V. Cyr, his brothers Richard Fongemie and Dennis Cyr and sister Denise Kennedy. Sonny was the son of the late Claire F. Cyr.Sonny loved to camp in Vermont at...

Jerry J Mastan Sr

Jerry J Mastan Sr

Nov 8, 2021

Watervliet – Jerry J. Mastan Sr., passed away peacefully at home on November 8, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Jerry was the son of the late Henry and Florence Esposito Mastan and the loving husband of Suzanne H. Mastan with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.

A veteran of the U.S. Army, Jerry proudly served his country and advocated...

Leonard J. Duffy

Leonard J. Duffy

Oct 22, 2021

Leonard J. Duffy Troy – Leonard J. Duffy passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2021, with his loving family by his side. Born in Troy, Leonard was the beloved husband of the late Frances A. Duffy. Educated in Troy, he had been employed by Cluett Peabody and the Hedley Company for over 56 years, eventually having a wing...

Audrey Stalker

Audrey Stalker

Oct 22, 2021

Audrey Stewart Stalker, 92, died peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospice on October 22, 2021. Born April 11, 1929, she lived in the same house in Berne for 71 years.  Audrey worked from home transcribing for an orthopedic doctor and a court reporter.

She and her husband were active crafters and sold their goods at craft fairs.  She loved to knit, crochet...

Lorraine D. Meichrty

Lorraine D. Meichrty

Oct 11, 2021

The Villages FL- Lorraine Denise Meichrty, 67, formerly of Wynantskill, NY peacefully departed this life on Monday, October 11th 2021 Lorraine was born in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Lorraine Raymond Breiner and late Harold Breiner. She graduated from Atlantic City High School in 1972, Rutgers College of NJ in 1976, and Russell Sage College with a Masters...

CJ  Turner

CJ Turner

Oct 3, 2021

CJ Turner was born in Hollandale, Mississippi to the late Carrie Turner Woods and James Williams on July 22, 1958. CJ was later adopted by his father Willie Woods. CJ attended Simmons High School in Mississippi before moving to Kansas and graduating from Lawrence High School. CJ then relocated to Oklahoma where he attended Oklahoma Community College to further his...

Margaret A. Farrell

Margaret A. Farrell

Sep 26, 2021

Margaret Ann Farrell Watervliet - Margaret Ann Farrell passed away peacefully on September 26th, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Troy, Margaret was the daughter of the late Warren and Julia Storelli Harris. Margaret was a parishioner of St. Brigid’s Church and was educated in Watervliet schools, graduating class of 1967. Margaret was retired from the...

Dale Frances Stallmer

Dale Frances Stallmer

Sep 7, 2021

Dale F. Stallmer Troy – Dale F. Stallmer passed away on September 7th, 2021, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Dale was born in Troy on December 3,1954 and was the daughter of the late Donald and Marie (Daly) Stallmer. Dale graduated from Troy High School, Class of 1974, and worked at the Little Sisters of the Poor...

Sarah Ann Couch

Sarah Ann Couch

Aug 19, 2021

Sarah Ann Couch Lake Worth Beach Florida – Sarah Ann Couch passed away on August 19th, 2021. Sara was the daughter of Rick Couch and Sue Ann Marinucci Milkiewicz. Educated in Averill Park schools, she was employed in Florida for the last several years. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her siblings Richard Couch Jr. and James...

Richard Morant

Richard Morant

Jul 30, 2021

Albany - Richard Morant passed away on July 30th, 2021. Richard was blessed with wonderful care and lived a full life and now joins his late daughter and family members that have gone before him.

Daniel P. Fish

Daniel P. Fish

Jul 29, 2021

Daniel P. Fish Watervliet – Daniel P. Fish passed away peacefully on July 29th with his family by his side. Born in Troy, Dan was the son of the late Francis and Joan Gliosco Fish and was the husband of Mary Beth Rider-Fish. Beloved father of Andrew (Theresa Anderson) Fish, Daniel Miller, Angelina Adamovich-Fish and Zachary Frenger; brother of Robert...

Joseph J. Strang, Jr.

Joseph J. Strang, Jr.

Jul 25, 2021

Joseph Strang, Jr. Troy-After a life filled with love, Joe Strang, 78 years of age, passed onto the next stage of his journey with God on Sunday, July 25. Joe was born in Troy, New York on August 15, 1942, the only son of Joe and Betty Strang. Joe is survived by his loving wife and best friend Janice Green...

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