Obituaries

Lucy R. Cesa

Lucy R. Cesa

May 7, 2021

Lucy Regina Cesa, surrounded by family, died peacefully on Friday May 7, 2021. She was born in the “Little Italy” section of the Bronx, NY on June 5, 1923 to Luigi and Paolina Cesa. She is survived by her son Alfred Guerra, her nieces Elenore Cora Ross and Emmarose Guerra. In the last years of her life she was cared...

Margaret P. Farrell

Margaret P. Farrell

Apr 26, 2021

Margaret P. “Patty” Farrell Troy - Margaret P. Farrell passed away at the V.A. Hospital in Albany on April 26, 2021 after a very courageous battle. Patty was the daughter of the late Robert and Catherine Herald Farrell Sr. and was a Watervliet High School graduate, Class of 1980. Following her graduation Patty began her employment with NYS, working in...

Daniel J Jacobs

Daniel J Jacobs

Apr 18, 2021

Troy - Daniel Jacobs passed away on April 18th. Son of the late Edward and Mary Crandall Jacobs, Daniel is survived by his wife Patricia Baldwin Jacobs. Daniel was the brother of Jean Johnson, Edward (Linda) Jacobs, Louis (Tina) Jacobs and Rita (Irvin) Gray as well as several nieces, nephews and his brother in-law of Tom Mertz. In addition to...

Thomas E. LaChapelle

Thomas E. LaChapelle

Apr 14, 2021

Thomas E LaChapelle Reports of my death are not exaggerated. Despite my determined and valiant efforts to stick around a little longer (I hate good-byes), I died last Wednesday, April 14th, four months shy of my 75th birthday. I hadn’t expected to go so quickly but it is what it is and I’m now a memory. Speaking of which, mine...

Joan Hart

Joan Hart

Apr 8, 2021

Troy - Mary Joan King Hart, 91, passed away on April 8, 2021 at Van Rensselaer Manor. Born in Troy, she was the beloved daughter of the late William and Mary Murray King. Beloved sister of the late Ann King Clement (Frank), Dorothy King Hart (Joe), and Marge King Adams (Ray). Beloved wife of the late William L. Hart Sr....

Jean J. Chevry

Jean J. Chevry

Apr 5, 2021

Jean J. Chevry, best known as James, started his journey of life on June 21st, 1974 in Port au Prince, Haiti where he spent his childhood. At 12 years old in February of 1987, he and his family moved to the United States for a better life. Jean received his formal education through Brooklyn NY public school, Paul Robeson High...

Margaret A. Picarillo

Margaret A. Picarillo

Mar 19, 2021

Margaret (Aileen) Picarillo, 94, of Troy, N.Y., was called to the Lord peacefully at home on March 19, 2021 surrounded by her beloved family. Born January 30, 1927 in Troy, N.Y. Aileen was predeceased by her parents, Earl F. Willis Sr. and Hazel M. (Greenwood) Willis and her late husband Alphonse J. Picarillo. She has 4 children, Robert (Judy) Picarillo...

Kevin K. Keegan

Kevin K. Keegan

Mar 17, 2021

Keegan, Kevin K. Watervliet- Kevin K Keegan passed away at home peacefully on March 17th 2021. Kevin was the son of Diane M. Shufelt Keegan and the late Edward F. Keegan who passed away in April of 2020. In addition to his mother Kevin is survived by his daughter Sarah Keegan and his siblings Michael (Tracey) Keegan and Jeffrey (Donna...

Janice M. Gapp

Janice M. Gapp

Mar 17, 2021

Janice Gapp Troy – Janice Gapp, 85, passed away peacefully at home on her birthday and St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, 2021. Born in Boston, Janice was the daughter of the late John and Florence Dunbar and was a graduate of Maldon High, Class of 1954. Janice married John B. Gapp in 1955 and shared a loving marriage of 62...

Brittney Leigh Hall

Brittney Leigh Hall

Mar 17, 2021

Hall, Brittney Leigh Waterford- Brittney Lee Hall passed away at home on March 17th 2021. Beloved daughter of Lisa Brady Servis and the late Michael Brady Sr. Brittney was the wife of William Hubbell. Survived by their children Arabella, Kuhllin and Keighlynn; long time best friend Jay Worthington and their children Jayden, Landon and Gannon. Cherished sister of Meghan (Jesse)...

Diane Helen Ladley

Diane Helen Ladley

Feb 28, 2021

Ladley, Diane H. Watervliet – Diane H. Ladley passed away peacefully on February 28, 2021. Daughter of the late Andrew and Helen Wanko Harris, Diane was the devoted wife of Thomas Ladley. Diane enjoyed volunteering her time to help the needy and had a deep faith in God. Her presence will be missed by many. In addition to her husband...

William T. Barnes

William T. Barnes

Feb 28, 2021

Bill Barnes, 82, a lifelong resident of Troy, passed away on February 28, 2021, at Saint Peter's Hospital after a courageous two week battle with COVID-19 pneumonia. He had many happy times on family vacations to Wildwood, spring break trips to Myrtle Beach and family time spent at Lake Bomoseen in Vermont. Later in life he enjoyed trips with his...

Jerry J. Ethier

Jerry J. Ethier

Feb 19, 2021

Jerry Joseph Ethier, 67 of Wynantskill – passed away peacefully on February 19th at Van Rensselaer Manor. Born in Joliette, Canada on September 29th, 1953, Jerry was son to Earl & Rita Ethier, loving husband to his grade-school sweetheart, Jude Kennedy Ethier, and amazing Father to Jason Dueval Ethier and Rebecca Jude Ethier. He spent his life devoted to his...

Yvonne A. Carter

Yvonne A. Carter

Feb 18, 2021

Yvonne Carter Watervliet Yvonne A. Carter passed away February 18th 2021. Survived by her daughter Julie Ann Upton. Long time companion of Thomas Remillard. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Church, Watervliet. Family and friends may visit with Yvonne’s family on Friday from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in the church.

John Charles Hinds

John Charles Hinds

Feb 10, 2021

John C. Hinds The Hinds Family mourns the passing of John C. Hinds of Loudonville who died peacefully on February 10, 2021 in St. Peter’s Community Hospice after a short illness. Born December 19, 1925 to Ruppert and Marion Straub Hinds of Syracuse, New York. Predeceased by his sisters Shirley Chapman and Patricia Mahar, and his son John C. Hinds...

Edward Francis Carey

Edward Francis Carey

Feb 8, 2021

Edward Francis Carey Troy - Edward Francis Carey, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at home, February 8, 2021. Born on July 13, 1930 in Albany, he was the son of Edward Francis Carey, Sr. and Elizabeth Claire (Harrigan) Carey. Ed graduated from Christian Brothers Academy, Siena College, Christ the King Seminary at St. Bonaventure University, and...

David A. Harris

David A. Harris

Feb 8, 2021

Harris, David A. Watervliet- David A. Harris passed away peacefully on February 8th, 2021. David was the son of the late Andrew and Helen Wanko Harris. A longtime resident of Watervliet, David was a graduate of the Watervliet City Schools and RPI. He was a teacher at Granville Central School District. David was a distinguished member of both the Granville...

Jane A. Dahl

Jane A. Dahl

Feb 4, 2021

Dahl, Jane A. Troy – Jane A. Dahl passed away peacefully on February 4th, 2021. Jane was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Quillinan Finn Sr. and was the devoted wife of the late Robert Dahl. Jane was a graduate of Catholic Central High School, Troy, Class of 1951 and was employed with the Troy Savings Bank for...

Steven James Czuwala

Steven James Czuwala

Jan 31, 2021

Czuwala, Steven J. Watervliet – Steven J. Czuwala passed away at home on January 31st, 2021. Steven is the son of the late Simion and Marilyn Jerome Czuwala. Steven is survived by his daughter and a brother, Mark D. Czuwala. Steven proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines and was retired from Conrail Railroad in Selkirk. Visitation the Konicek...

John D. Tallman

John D. Tallman

Jan 30, 2021

Tallman, John D. Watervliet – John D. “Jack” Tallman Passed away peacefully on January 30, 2021. Born in Watervliet, Jack was the son of the late Raymond and Eileen Mahar Tallman Sr. and was the beloved husband of Hazel Conrad Tallman. Retired from the NYS Comptroller’s Office, following a 35-year career, Jack loved spending time with his family. Jack enjoyed...