Obituaries
Francisco Alecia
Dec 24, 2020
Francisco (Cisco) Alecia, 50, of Watervliet, NY, passed away on December 24th, 2020 at home in Watervliet. Cisco was born in Albany, NY to Gloria E. McKenzie and the late Wittie (Willie) D. Jones on January 27th, 1970. After high school, Cisco joined the U.S Army (2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment) in Germany from 1988 until 1990. After serving and coming...
Dina Ann Rice
Dec 23, 2020
RICE, Dina Ann, age 53 of Schenectady, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020. She was a graduate of Niskayuna High School and loved working for Kingsway Community in Schenectady. Dina was always a fan of cooking delicious food (especially for Thanksgiving), watching her favorite shows, and spending time with her dog Charlie and cats, Josie and Jerry. Dina is survived...
Ursula K. Dingley
Dec 9, 2020
U. Karen Dingley Troy - Dingley, U. Karen Dingley of Brunswick passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 surrounded by her loving husband and children. Born on June 9, 1946 she was the daughter of the late John and Ursula Riley. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, C. Thomas Dingley, her children, Christine C....
Reginald Dorsey
Dec 8, 2020
On December 7th, 2020 God saw a need to send for a new angel. He quietly touched Reginald (Reggie) Dorsey to bid farewell to this world. Reginald (Reggie) Dorsey was born on August 21st, 1965 in Morning Side Hospital Manhattan, NY to Richard and Hettie Dorsey. Reggie was the 5th addition to his family. Reggie grew up and attended elementary,...
Grace E. Holland
Dec 7, 2020
Grace E. Holland Troy - Grace E. Holland passed away peacefully on December 7, 2020. Grace was the wife of late John G. Holland Jr. Devoted mother of John (Nancy) Holland, Thomas (late Michael) Holland, Edward (Nancy) Holland, Scott Holland and mother in-law of Jeannine Holland. Loving grandmother of 13 grandchildren, Michael, Christopher, Joseph, Andrew, Matthew, Dillon, Elizabeth, Maria, Allyson,...
John J. Foley
Nov 22, 2020
John J. Foley Menands – John “Jack J. Foley passed away peacefully on November 22nd at his home, following a brief illness, surrounded by his children. Jack was a devoted father and grandfather and enjoyed spending time with his beloved family. His home was filled with happiness and Jack will be remembered as being a gracious host at family gatherings...
Ruby Rochelle Stasiak
Nov 20, 2020
Ruby Rochelle Sherseth Stasiak, 42, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on November 20, 2020. Born on February 3, 1978, in Minneapolis MN, Ruby was many things- wife, mother, daughter, sister, musician, and United States Marine. However, her defining attribute was her kindness. She never held a grudge, always saw the good in others and, above all,...
Irene G. Dayton
Nov 16, 2020
Irene Gail Dayton Troy – Irene Gail “Fitz” Dayton passed away surrounded by her loving family on November 16, 2020. Daughter of the late Gerald and Geraldine Fitzgerald and loving wife of the late Paul “Brad” Dayton. Irene graduated from Catholic Central High School and retired from the Samaritan Hospital where she worked as a lab secretary. Irene enjoyed cooking,...
Denise Castanon
Nov 14, 2020
Denise Castanon Albany – Denise Castanon, 53, resided in Albany NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Born in the Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Gilberto Castanon and Delia Collazo. She is the mother of three children, Joseph Tapia, Derek Penn, and Kristopher Castanon whom she loved deeply and unconditionally. Also surviving are her...
Thomas W. Nelson
Nov 9, 2020
Thomas W. Nelson Wynantskill – Thomas W. Nelson passed away on November 9th, 2020. Tom was a graduate of the University of San Francisco and earned a M.S. from SUNY, Albany. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy stationed on the USS John S. McCain DL 3, serving on the Formosa Patrol in 1956. Tom retired from Emma Willard...
Edward D. Hussey
Nov 6, 2020
Edward D. Hussey Cohoes – Edward D. Hussey passed away on November 6, 2020. Son of the late Paul J. Hussey and Sandra J. Gleason Martin. Survivors include his children Colin E. (Xainna Sun) Hussey, Erin (Rodrigo) Calderon; siblings, Christine Martin, Nancy Whitman and Paul Hussey; brother in-law Kevin Martin. Edward is survived by five grandchildren, William and Waylon Hussey...
Michael F. Ryan
Oct 26, 2020
Michael F. Ryan Cohoes - Michael F. Ryan died suddenly on Monday, October 26, 2020. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Geraldine Boswell and Vincent Ryan Sr. and was the beloved husband of the late Karen Jensen Ryan who passed away on October 23rd, 2020. Michael is survived by his siblings: Colleen (Peter) Storrings, Peg Ryan,...
Karen E. Ryan
Oct 23, 2020
Cohoes – Karen E. Ryan passed away peacefully on October 23, 2020. Born in Troy, Karen was the daughter of Catherine Herrington Jensen and the late Donald H. Jensen and was the cherished wife of the late Michael F. Ryan who passed away on October 26, 2020. In addition to her mother, Karen is survived by her siblings Cathy (Richard,...
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...
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