Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas
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...
Kathleen M. Haggerty
November 28, 2023
Rensselaer- Kathleen M. Haggerty, age 65, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle, on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at St. Peter’s Hospice. Born in 1958, she was the eldest daughter of the late George J. Jr., and Jane (McDermott) Smith.
Kathleen attended St. Mary’s High School and then went on to graduate with a four-year degree from the College of St....
Bernard A. Duffy, Jr.
November 19, 2023
North Greenbush- It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bernard “Jake” Duffy, on November 19, 2023. Jake departed this world surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on March 9, 1943, Jake was a man of ambition, intelligence, and compassion. His dedication to his family was unparalleled. Jake’s legacy extends beyond his family, as he was...
Robert J. Grimaldi, Sr.
November 19, 2023
Schodack-Robert J. Grimaldi, Sr., age 94, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 19, 2023. He was the son of the late Anthony and Anna Grimaldi.
Upon high school graduation, Robert entered the United States Army and was stationed In Puerto Rico, which he held fond memories of, until his honorable discharge in 1949. He would later...
Margaret E. Petroni
November 12, 2023
Rensselaer-Margaret “Marge” Elizabeth (Forgea) Petroni, age 94, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 12, 2023.
Marge was born in Albany to Ernest and Elizabeth (Gage) Forgea in 1929 and was raised in Rensselaer. She graduated from St. John’s Academy in 1947. Margaret went on to work for the State of New York where she retired after...
Patrick W. Sturn
November 11, 2023
WYNANTSKILL – Patrick W. Sturn, 76, passed away quietly at home, late Friday evening, November 10th, 2023. He was comfortable according to his wishes and in the presence of his wife and daughter.
Born in Albany in 1947, Patrick was the son and the eldest of three children born to the late Ursula M. (Boyle) Sturn and Willard E. Sturn of...
Patricia H. Warriner
November 7, 2023
Troy - Patricia Warriner “Queen Mum”
Pat was born on March 27, 1928, during the Golden Age of Hollywood. She carried that era all throughout her lifetime. She liked to dress lovely, put on her makeup, and have her hair done. For 35 years she worked at Standard Manufacturing sewing, many days arriving for work with high heels on.
Pat loved people...
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