Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas

Judith E. Blankenhorn
November 9, 2022
Judith E. Blankenhorn, 68 of Troy NY peacefully entered into eternal life on November 9, 2022. She was the daughter of the late, Agnes Maxwell Speers and the Reverend Ralton M. Speers.
Judy graduated from Guilderland High School and Albany Business College. She worked for NY at the Department of State for 30 years.
She is survived by her loving husband John...
Robert W. Smith
November 5, 2022
It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the sudden unexpected passing of Robert W. Smith of East Greenbush, on November 5, 2022, at the age of 85. Born in Rensselaer on April 7, 1937, he was the son of George A. Smith, Sr. and Margaret Brusie-Smith.
Robert was a graduate of Van Rensselaer High School, class of 1956, attended SUNY...
Harry F. Oliver
November 4, 2022
Albany- Harry F. Oliver age 69, passed away Friday Nov. 4, 2022, at Albany Medical Center. Harry was born in Albany and was a lifelong resident of the city. He was a proud US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Harry was employed by Albany County Correctional Facility as a correctional officer, and he delivered pizzas for PJ’s Pizza in...

Mary B. Palmer
November 2, 2022
Burden Lake- Mary B. Palmer, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at home. Mary was an LPN at Albany Medical Center for many years. She is predeceased by her husband Robert Palmer, and her sons, Robert, Clifford, and Richard. She is survived by her daughter Kathleen (Kip) Wilcox, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A funeral service will...
Eleanor M. Dejulio
October 27, 2022
East Greenbush – Eleanor May DeJulio (Marshall) 93, of East Greenbush, passed away peacefully October 27, 2022.
Born in Rensselaer, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Edna Marshall. She was predeceased by her husband of 39 years, James V. DeJulio Jr., her brothers Charles Marshall Jr. (Elizabeth), Joseph Marshall (survives Marion) and her loving sister, MaryJane Snyder...
Doris A. Felts
October 24, 2022
Rensselaer-Doris Ann Felts passed peacefully on October 24, 2022 joining her husband Paul Sr. (Skip) and best friend Mary Lou Hamlin. Doris was born Nov. 29, 1922 in Cohoes to Joseph Baird & Sarah O’Connell where she graduated from Keveny Memorial Academy. Married on Nov. 30, 1940, she moved to San Diego with Skip Sr. They returned in 1944 and...
Clara T. Concolino
October 22, 2022
Rensselaer- Clara Theresa Concolino, long time resident of Rensselaer, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 22, 2022, at the age of 104 at Albany Medical Center with her children Rose Marie and Thomas at her side.
Clara was born in Oneonta, NY and resided with her parents Thomas and Assunta Granati and her sisters Anna and Virginia in the nearby...
Nancy L. Mccormick
October 19, 2022
Valatie-Nancy L. McCormick, age 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at home. She was born in Schenectady on May 21, 1955, to the late Stanley and June MacDaniel. Nancy graduated in 1974 from Columbia High School and went on to attend HVCC for nursing. She had many jobs around the Capital region,...
Joseph P. Coleman
October 17, 2022
Wynantskill- Joseph Perry Coleman of Wynantskill, 39, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 17, 2022. Joey was a graduate of Averill Park High School, worked most of his adult life for his father’s wood flooring business and was currently enjoying his employment at ABC Supply Co. Inc in Albany.
Joey is survived by his son JoJo, his significant other Kyle...
Mary D. Mastrangelo
October 14, 2022
Mary Diana (Swain) Mastrangelo passed away peacefully on Friday, October 14th, 2022. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, the late Emil Mastrangelo. Born and raised in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Cecilia Swain. She was the beloved little sister of the late Edward Mallia and Albert Mallia.
Mary was a true "New...

Richard T. Tomasone Sr.
October 7, 2022
Rensselaer -Richard T. Tomasone, Sr. aged 55 passed away suddenly on Friday, October 7, 2022, at his home. Richard was born in Albany and was the son of the late Janet and Dennis Tomasone, Sr. Graduating from Averill Park High School in 1985, he began working as a Heating /AC Technician. In his younger days, Rich was an avid outdoorsman,...
Lois A. Wilson
October 5, 2022
SCHODACK - Lois A. Consolo Wilson, 79, passed away on October 5 at the Albany Medical Center Hospital after a battle with colon cancer.
Lois grew up in Rensselaer and graduated from Cardinal McCloskey High School, Albany in 1962.
She is predeceased by her parents A. John Consolo and Marguerite Hart Consolo and her grandparents, Andrew P Hart and Elizabeth...
Santa M. Motta
October 2, 2022
North Greenbush- Santa M. Motta, age 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Van Rensselaer Manor in Troy. Born in Albany,
she was the daughter of the late Peter and Jenny (Pannetta) Milano.
She was the beloved wife of the late, Charles Motta, and mother of Lori (Chris) Chase and Karen (Robert) Mahle; adored grandmother to Crystal O’Quinn, Brittany...
Alejandro Reyes
September 28, 2022
Alejandro “Lalo” Reyes, 46, passed away suddenly on September 28, 2022. Born February 1, 1976 in New York City, Lalo was a graduate of Columbia High School, class of 1994, and RPI, class of 1998. At a young age, Lalo fell in love with baseball. Throughout his high school and collegiate career, Lalo excelled as a top-performing athlete. To date,...
Dominic P. Sterantino
September 28, 2022
North Greenbush- Dominic P. Sterantino, age 94, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022, peacefully at home. He was born and raised in Rensselaer before moving to North Greenbush over 60 years ago.
He was a proud Army Veteran serving in the 28th Infantry. Dom spent his career as a truck driver and was a member of the Teamsters. He enjoyed camping...
Robert G. Giddings
September 27, 2022
North Greenbush-Robert G. Giddings, 82, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany after a long illness. He was born in Albany to the late George and Elizabeth Giddings. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, serving from 1959-1962. Bob worked at Sterling Winthrop in Rensselaer for 29 years. He was a lifelong member of the...
Daniel J. Albright
September 25, 2022
Rensselaer- Daniel J. Albright, age 62, of Rensselaer, died suddenly, Sunday, September 25, at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Albany and was the son of the late Richard Albright and Patricia Waldenmaier LaGoy.
In Dan’s younger years, he was the produce manager for both Price Chopper, and Hannaford Supermarkets, until he discovered his love of carpentry and remodeling. He was...
Mark W. Conroy
September 24, 2022
Mark W. Conroy, 84, lost his courageous battle to cancer on September 24, 2022. He was strong, powerful, and lived life with no complaints. He was an exemplary example of untold courage and strength. "Strong like bull" as people would say.
Mark was the grateful son of the late Mark J. Conroy and Dorothy Billingham, and brother to the late Patricia...
Deborah J. Reimann
September 20, 2022
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Deborah Jean Reimann, of Rensselaer, New York, on September 20, 2022, at the age of 66, following a courageous month-long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her husband, sister and son. Deb was born on April 10, 1956, to her loving parents, the late William...
Sr. Marilyn Murray, Rsm
September 18, 2022
Albany-Murray RSM, Sister Marilyn Kay (formerly Sister Mary Terrence) died Sunday, September 18, at the Motherhouse of the Sisters of Mercy, Albany. She had been a Sister of Mercy for 67 years. Marilyn was born in Little Falls, New York, the daughter of the late Edward J. Murray and Gertrude Snedeker Murray. She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the...
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