Mary Ellen Hill
Feb 7, 2018
Obituary of Mary Ellen Hill Mary Ellen Hill, 71, of Troy passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Born in Troy September 24, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Thomas James, Sr. and Ellen Audrey (VerSchneider) Bourke. Mary Ellen was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and Hudson Valley Community College with a degree in nursing. Mary...
Lawrence Matthew Daigneault, Jr.
Feb 5, 2018
Lawrence M. Daigneault Jr., age 48 died suddenly on the morning of Monday February 5th, 2018 in his Clifton Park home. Larry is survived by his daughter Ashley Daigneault and Fianc Brandon of Catskill NY; his father Lawrence Daigneault of Middletown, NY his brother Mark Daigneault and wife Sarah of Troy NY; significant other Heather Vincent and Grandson Aiden Mattice....
Marion P. Hernberg
Feb 5, 2018
Troy Visitation 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Thursday, February 8, 2018 Riverview Funeral Home 218 2nd Avenue Troy, New York, United States 12180 Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am - 11:30 am Friday, February 9, 2018 St. Joseph's Church South Troy 416 Third Street South Troy, New York, United States 12180 Interment 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Friday, February 9,...
Mary Jean Mudar
Feb 4, 2018
Mary Jean (Guerin) Mudar,75, wife of 56 years to Paul Mudar, passed away at Samaritan Hospital, after being stricken at home, Feb 4, 2018. She was predeceased by her parents, Mary and John Guerin. She was the loving mother of Pamela Jean Mudar, Kimberly Ann (Mott) McDonald, and Deborah Marie (Eric) Brucato; grandmother of Julia, Danielle, Alyssa, Sydney, Matthew, Nathan...
Barbara A. Strubel
Jan 20, 2018
Barbara A. Strubel, 79, passed away on January 20, 2018 at Samaritan Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born in Troy, NY to the late Leona Gladu and Frank Watts, Sr. Growing up in Troy, Barb attended Troy schools. In 1957 she married Peter L. Strubel who died in 1994. Barb was employed at Robert Reiss in Waterford...
Arthur J. Faraci
Jan 17, 2018
Arthur J. Faraci, 70, passed away, after a sudden illness, on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Albany Medical Center with his family by his side. Arthur was born in Troy to the late Salvatore and Mary Agnes Faraci. He was a lifelong resident of the city. Arthur drove for Wildwood Transportation after working for 23 years as a foreman for...
Margaret A. Gilbert
Jan 15, 2018
Margaret A. Gilbert of Lansingburg left this world 1/15/18 at the age of 73. She is an amazing woman who wanted to help everyone that had a need and had a great head on her shoulders. She loved having so many children; it pleased her to talk of how many she had. She is very creative and was a talented...
John Barrett "Jake" O'Connell, Sr.
Dec 18, 2017
Loudonville, NY John B. Jake OConnell, Sr., 76, of Loudonville, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2017, surrounded by his children. He is survived by his former wife, Mary Ann DiDonna and their six children: John OConnell, Jr. (Mary), Deborah Jackson (Jeff), Coleen Greene (Bobby), Eileen Iannone (James), Joseph OConnell, and Katina OConnell; his brother Kevin OConnell (Marie), his sister...
Bonita M. "Bonnie" Smith
Dec 5, 2017
Bonita Bonnie M. Ryan Smith, 50, of 1st Street, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peters Hospital. Born and raised in Troy, she was a lifelong city resident. Her father Harold Ryan predeceased her. Bonnie will be remembered for her love of music, especially The Oldies, wrestling, crossword puzzles and Facebook games. Bonita...
Paula C. Von Der Lancken
Nov 30, 2017
Troy, NY Paula von der Lancken died on November 30th. She is survived by her sister, Carla. Paula was a talented poet and a great lover of animals. She adored her music and enjoyed dancing and making art. She was a loving soul who took in stray animals and people. Paula was employed at the the Hudson Valley Community College...
Michael J. O'Neill
Nov 12, 2017
Michael J. ONeill, 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2017 after a long illness. Born in San Antonio, TX, he was the son of the late Donald T. and Ann Hogan ONeill. Michael moved to the area in 1945 and had worked as a Draftsman for the General Electric Co. in Schenectady. Michael proudly served his country in...
Harold A. "Harry" Strope
Nov 12, 2017
Harold A. Harry Strope, 86, died peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2017 after a long illness. Harry was born in Troy, NY to the late Albert and Mildred Snyder Strope and was a lifelong city resident. He was a simple hard working and gentle natured man. His greatest pleasure in life was found in the company of family and friends....
Ruth L. Landau
Nov 11, 2017
Albany, NY Ruth Landau, 88, passed away on November 11th, her birthday. Ruth was born in Brooklyn, to Mabel & Louis Meltzer. She moved to LI with her husband Harold in the 1970's. They both commuted to work for years on the LIRR, Ruth being an executive secretary to many prominent NYC businessmen. When they retired in '92, they moved...
Iona C. Weddle
Nov 9, 2017
Iona Colleen Weddle, 88, died on Thursday, November 9, 2017 following a brief illness. Born in Dott, West Virginia on July 31, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Donie (Hurst) and Conwell Eli Bailey. Iona was a graduate of Matoaka (W. Va) High School and moved to Cleveland, Ohio at the age of twenty-four. She married Wilbern L....
Margaret A. "Meg" Smith
Nov 7, 2017
Margaret A. "Meg" Smith, 66, of Lansingburgh, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Meg was born in Troy on April 17, 1951, a daughter of James Smith and Carolyn A. Link. She resided in Troy and North Carolina. She attended Catholic High School and received her nursing degree from the University of Albany. She spent her...
Gwen Vanda-Mchenry
Oct 30, 2017
Died suddenly on October 30th 2017 from complications of diabetes . Gwen was born February 22, 1954 in Johnson City, NY. She is predeceased by her parents, Marcia Moss Vanda and Kay Vanda of Endicott, NY. She leaves behind her soulmate, wife and best friend of 26 years, Mary Vanda-McHenry of Troy, cherished step son Michael McHenry, daughter in law...
Carl C. Guynup
Oct 29, 2017
Carl C. Guynup, 84, died suddenly at home on Sunday, October 29, 2017. Carl was born in Mechanicville, NY to the late Carl H. and Fannie Foster Guynup. Carl was a US Army veteran serving in the Korean War. He worked for Freihofers Bakery in Albany retiring after 25 years of service. Carl attended Trinity Church in Watervliet, NY. Besides...
Paul R. Ano
Oct 28, 2017
Paul R. Ano, 84 of 6th Avenue died on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Albany Medical Center. He was born on March 8, 1933 in Ausable Forks, NY, to the late Leon and Abigail Ano. In later years he moved to Troy, NY and subsequently worked for many years at Mohawk Paper Mill. Besides his parents, Paul was predeceased by...
Bernadette Lynn Zeoli
Oct 22, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of Bernadette Lynn Zeoli (Sagendorf) announces her passing, on Sunday, October 22, 2017, at the age of 44 years. Bernadette will be lovingly remembered by her sons, who meant the world to her, Kenneth and Kane Zeoli, her two grandchildren Angelo and Serenity Zeoli. Bernadette will be preciously remembered by her mother...
Violetta R. Lyons
Oct 4, 2017
Violetta R. Lyons, 72, formerly of Cohoes, died on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at her daughters home, surrounded by the family who loved her. Born in Troy, Violetta had resided in Florida since 1974 before returning to Cohoes in 1982. She held several positions of employment over her lifetime including working as a nurses aide at Green Cove Spring Hospital...
