Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas
Diane W. Crosby
December 30, 2023
EAST GREENBUSH - Diane W. (Smith) Crosby, of East Greenbush, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2023, after a brief illness. Born in Albany, N.Y., she was the youngest daughter of the late Robert and Henrietta (Venema) Smith. Diane graduated from Van Rensselaer High School. She enjoyed a 30+ year career as a dental assistant, building lasting friendships with colleagues...
Thomas J. Watterson
December 29, 2023
Albany, NY – Thomas J. Watterson, age 66, passed away peacefully at his home on, December 29, 2023, with family by his side. He was born at Shirley US Army Hospital, Shirley, MA on January 7, 1957, and was one of seven children born to the late Robert T. and Julie A. Watterson of North Greenbush, NY. He attended several...
Grace Camilla Hart
December 28, 2023
Grace Camilla Hart passed away peacefully on December 28, 2023. Born April 26, 1934, the fifth and youngest child of William and Grace Doran, she grew up in Albany and graduated in 1952 from Vincentian Institute. Grace was predeceased by her parents, William and Grace, her sister Ethel and brothers William B. Jr, Frank J., and Edward C. Sr, her...
Charles Van Alstyne, Jr.
December 27, 2023
Troy- Charles Van Alstyne, Jr., age 68, died on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. He was born in Albany, raised in Rensselaer, and resided in Troy for 20 years, with his wife Kathy. He then moved to East Greenbush with his daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren and dog Stella.
Charlie was a hardworking man...
Irving William Beardsley
December 26, 2023
Rensselaer – I. William Beardsley “Briz”. Bill Beardsley passed away peacefully at home on December 26, 2023. He was born on May 14, 1953, son of the late Irving and Geraldine (Goode) Beardsley.
A lifelong resident of the City of Rensselaer, he was a truck driver for over 40 years, until his retirement in 2021.
Bill loved being a truck driver, NASCAR,...
Marilyn T. Hart
December 24, 2023
Rensselaer-Marilyn T. Hart passed away peacefully December 24, 2023 at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Albany, of complications from a massive stroke she suffered more than 6 years ago. Marilyn was the daughter of the late Thomas Hart and Florence Endres Hart. She grew up in Rensselaer, New York and graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in Albany. Marilyn was...
James E. Barrett
December 23, 2023
Rensselaer- James Edmund Barrett of Rensselaer died December 23, 2023, after a period of declining health. He was born in Albany on December 28, 1946, the second child of John A. and Elizabeth Hawk Barrett.
Jim graduated from St. John's Academy, in Rensselaer, a proud member of the Class of ‘64, Hudson Valley Community College, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with...
Gerald H. Lauer
December 22, 2023
Schenectady-Gerald “Muzzy” H. Lauer, age 70, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late William H. and Margaret (Fisher) Lauer.
Muzzy was a graduate of Van Rensselaer High School and went on to obtain a degree in computer programming. He later spent most of his working career as a Computer...
Romana Salvagni
December 21, 2023
Romana (Pasquali) Salvagni, 96, North Greenbush, surrounded by her family passed peacefully into eternal life at St. Peter’s Hospital on Thursday December 21, 2023. Born on November 26, 1927 to Giuseppe and Valentina (Ranellucci) Pasquali in Maenza, Italy Romana attended school in Rome before immigrating to the United States in 1948. After attending English and Citizenship classes with her best...
Daniel J. Sanchez, Jr.
December 18, 2023
Rensselaer- Daniel. J. Sanchez, Jr., age 75, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Albany Medical Center. Daniel was born in Albany and was the son of Mary, and the late Daniel Sanchez, Sr.
He was an avid whitetail hunter, enjoying every moment he spent in the woods. Danny was a race car driver and won a sportsman championship in...
Rose A. Smith
December 18, 2023
Rensselaer- Rose A. Smith, age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on, December 18, 2023. She was born in 1930, in Albany, to the late Carmine and Caterina (Baggetta) Filippini.
Rose was a graduate of the Phillip Schuyler School. She then went on to become supervisor at Albany Med Food Service. Rose later worked for the East...
Janet E. Pearson
December 16, 2023
Averill Park-Janet E. Pearson (Jaycie Ganance) age 66, of Averill Park passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 16, 2023 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Jaycie was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Herbert Ganance and Janet Folmsbee.
Janet was raised in Rensselaer, attending Rensselaer City Schools and finishing her studies at Saint Anne’s...
Karen A. Hotchkiss
December 14, 2023
Rensselaer- Karen A. Hotchkiss, age 77, passed away peacefully on, December 14, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
At the request of the family, funeral services will be private.
Rita L. Brown
December 11, 2023
Rensselaer- Rita L. Brown age 78 of Rensselaer passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, at Evergreen Commons. She was born in Rensselaer to the late John and Margaret Lopez. Rita was extremely devoted to her family. She always had a smile on her face, loved life to the fullest and will be remembered as a true optimist. She...
Denise D. Miller
December 10, 2023
Voorheesville- On December 10, 2023, Denise Miller passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was married to Patrick Miller, the love of her life for 46 years. She was a devoted mother to Donna (Phillip McKay), Patrick, Jeremy (Christina) and many children who came into her life along the way. She was MEMA aka MENA to Joey, Alicia, Riliegh,...
Sharon A. Sauer
December 5, 2023
Rensselaer-Heaven gained another angel as Sharon A. Poole Sauer, passed away peacefully in her home on December 5, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Sharon was born in Albany in May of 1953 to Thomas Poole, Sr. and Agnes Farrell and lived in Rensselaer her entire life. She married the love of her life Boyce ‘Buzz’ Sauer in May of 1980,...
Sandra M. Kenna
December 4, 2023
Rensselaer- Sandra Michelle Kenna, 65, of Rensselaer passed away peacefully at Samaritan Hospital on Monday, December 4, 2023. Sandra was born to the late Helen (Milos) and John Kenna, in Troy, NY, on October 18, 1958. She graduated in 1977 from Rensselaer High School and later continued her education at Russell Sage College where she graduated with honors in 1992....
Randall L. Mann
December 3, 2023
Rensselaer - Randall L. Mann, known to his friends as Randy, age 64, passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on December 3, 2023. Randy was born in Buffalo, NY to Louis F. and Carole A. Mann.
Randy graduated from Southside High School in Elmira, NY where he grew up. Randy was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Jeff Gordon racing fan....
Susan M. White
December 1, 2023
North Greenbush- Susan M. White, 64, passed peacefully in her North Greenbush, New York home on December 1, 2023, surrounded by her immediate family. Born in Huntington, New York, she attended Holy Family High School and graduated with a BA from SUNY Geneseo. After college, Susan lived in Stony Brook, NY, and worked her entire 31-year career at Stony Brook...
Kathryn L. Vooris
November 29, 2023
East Greenbush- Kathryn L. Vooris, 79, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in Scottsdale, AZ. The youngest child of Herbert and Helen Kypke Vooris, she was born in Freeport, NY.
Predeceased by her loving wife, Doreen Anderson, they were partners and best friends for 38 wonderful years, married five. Kathy lived her life authentically, marrying Doreen almost as soon as...
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