Obituaries

Evan E. Barringer

Evan E. Barringer

Feb 5, 2023

Evan Emerson Barringer entered into eternal life on Sunday, February 5th, 2023 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, N.Y.  He was the infant son of his loving parents Dalila Gardner and Robert Barringer. Evan was the brother of Davina Barringer and his twin brother Robert Barringer Il.  Evan was the grandson of Virginia Gardner and Jeanine and Phil Facteau. Survived also...

Kathleen Bulmer-Daniele

Kathleen Bulmer-Daniele

Jan 22, 2023

Kathleen Bulmer Daniele passed away peacefully at home on January 22, 2023.Kathleen was the daughter of the late James and Elaine Parker Bulmer Jr.; the mother of Vincent Daniele, John (Laura) Daniele and Carmen Daniele; and sister of James (Christine) Bulmer, Elizabeth (Richard) Michaud and Mary Anne (late Joe) DiPietro. Kathleen is also survived by four grandchildren: Dominic Vincenzo Daniele,...

Alfred P. Piche

Alfred P. Piche

Jan 20, 2023

Alfred P. Piche

21 Feb. 1956

20 Jan. 2023

Our lives changed forever on January 20, 2023 with the passing of our Alfred (Alfie) at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY. Alfie was the loving husband to Maribeth (West) Piche, Father to Stephanie (Piche) Holmquist (Geoff), Jessica (Piche) Zindle (Jeff) and Lauren (Piche) Franceski (Joel). He was also Pop's to Vivian Rose Franceski....

George Baker

George Baker

Jan 19, 2023

George Raymond Baker passed away peacefully on January 19, 2023, following a brief illness. George was born on Indian Ladder Farm, Altamont on 7/13/1945. He was a civil servant, serving as a client advocate at Hudson Mohawk Recovery and was an EMT. George was an artist, carving wood from found materials, alongside his late wife, Mary Wolfe Baker (Glorious Day...

Mary C. O'Neill

Mary C. O'Neill

Jan 17, 2023

O'Neill, Mary C. MENANDS

Mary C. O'Neill, age 83, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2023. Mary was born in Albany, NY on September 19, 1939. She was the daughter of the late John Dwyer and late Mary Fitzgerald Dwyer. She was married to the late Ambrose (Brud) O'Neill Jr for 37 years until his passing in 2002. After graduating...

Pauline Byrne

Pauline Byrne

Jan 8, 2023

Pauline ByrneWatervliet – Pauline Byrne passed away, at home, unexpectedly on January 8, 2023. Loving wife of the late Charles Byrne, Pauline was a daughter of the late Waysl and Eva Walko.A long-time resident of Watervliet, Pauline will be remembered as a loving mother and friend to many.  Pauline was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in...

Laurel H. Sheehy

Laurel H. Sheehy

Nov 21, 2022

Cohoes - Laurel H Sheehy, wife of Bryan T Sheehy and mother of Heather Laurel Keough (James), passed away Monday November 21st, 2022 at Samaritan Hospital surrounded by her loving family after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.Laurel was born on January 14, 1949 in Troy NY, the daughter of Roy and Ouida (Jeavons) Goodwin. She was a 1967...

George T.  Murray

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

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

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

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

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...