Obituaries
George T. Murray
Oct 28, 2022
George Thomas MurrayWatervliet - George Thomas Murray died peacefully at his home October 28, 2022 surrounded by loved ones.Born in Troy, George moved to Watervliet at a young age where he was a graduate of Watervliet High School, class of 1967. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served his country in Thailand during...
Keith Cox
Oct 9, 2022
Keith Cox passed away peacefully on October 9, 2022. Keith was a son of the late James and Caroline Cox and was the loving husband of the late Beverly E. Cox. Keith is survived by his son Kevin L. Cox and his daughter Kathleen (Richard) Johnson and several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday...
Carol F. Ashley
Sep 3, 2022
Carol Frances Ashley, age 79, died peacefully in the presence of her family at her home on Saturday September 3. Carol was born in Elizabeth, NJ to Francis and Marion Ames Oexle, where she grew up with her older sisters Joanne Oexle and Claire Richards. She attended Iona Colllege where she received her Accounting degree. Her first job out of...
Charles G. Del Signore
Aug 16, 2022
Schenectady - Charles Gabriel Del Signore, 91 of Niskayuna, NY, passed peacefully on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.
Born in New York City on November 18, 1930, Charles was the only son of the late Matthew A. Del Signore and Rose Novotny. He was predeceased by his half sister Dorothy Hoffman (Dell'Orto) and is survived by his half brother Paul Dell'Orto...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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...