Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas
Polly S. Embree
March 20, 2023
Rensselaer- Polly Susanne (White) Embree, 81, of Rensselaer, NY passed away on March 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving husband and family after a sudden illness.
Polly was born in Mt. Kisco, and was the daughter of the late Reginald and Hazel (Lobdell) White and spent her childhood years in Pleasantville and Chappaqua NY. She was a graduate of Hartwick...
Michael W. Rice, Sr.
March 17, 2023
Wynantskill- Michael W. “Mike” Rice, Sr. age 62, passed away at home Friday, March 17, 2023. Mike was born in Springfield, Mass. and was a resident of the capital district most of his life. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying time hunting and fishing. Mike was known to tinker with cars and electronics on the weekends. He was a true...
Catherine M. Sterling
March 14, 2023
Catherine M. Sterling, 93, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2023. She was born to parents Willis and Letha Kilbara, in August of 1929. Catherine is predeceased by her husband of 45 years George G. Sterling (1994), her son Ronald (1975), grandsons, Joseph (1980) and Daniel (2021). She is survived by her three children Paul (Sara), George (Patti) and Richard...
Patricia A. Daoust
March 11, 2023
East Greenbush- Patricia A Daoust, age 85, of East Greenbush passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Patricia was born in Albany and resided in East Greenbush since 1971. She was also a part time resident of Bayonet Point, Fla. from 2001 to 2010. She attended St. John's Academy in Albany, NY....
Tanya R. Reed
March 5, 2023
Averill Park- Tanya R. Reed, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Albany Medical Center. Tanya was born in Albany to the late Whitney Sr., and Delores Reed. She attended and graduated from Averill Park High School and worked for the New York State Criminal Justice Service in Albany, retiring in 2020 after 37 years of...
Karol L. Kirschenheiter
February 28, 2023
East Greenbush- Karol (Lantry) Kirschenheiter, 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, in East Greenbush. Born June 7, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Michael Lantry and Frieda (Stoll) Lantry. She grew up in Dix Hills and was a graduate of Commack South High School in Suffolk County, Long Island.
Karol is survived by her husband of...
Janice M. Paquin
February 26, 2023
Wynantskill- Janice Mary Paquin (Wayand) 76, of Wynantskill passed away peacefully at Samaritan Hospital on February 26, 2023.
Janice was born and raised in Morris, NY to the late Leon A. and Harriet Wayand. After graduating from Morris Central School in 1964, Janice spent time in Morrisville, NY where she attended college for business. She then moved to Albany in 1968...
John J. Haggerty, Iii
February 23, 2023
Rensselaer- John James “Jim” Haggerty, III, age 81, passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 23, 2023.
Jim was born in Albany to the late John J. Jr., and Kathlyn Gilbert Haggerty. He attended St. John’s School in Rensselaer and graduated in 1960. He worked for the Albany Times Union, and later as a Firefighter for 26 years, with...
Daniel J. Cavanaugh
February 18, 2023
Rensselaer- Daniel J. Cavanaugh, age 78, passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2023, at his home in Rensselaer.
Dan was born on January 14, 1945 to William J. and Virginia (Malone) Cavanaugh.
Daniel attended Averill Park Schools and lived most of his life in Snyders Lake. After high school, he had various jobs throughout his life, but his main two were...
Elliot F. Stiles
February 17, 2023
Schodack-It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Elliot F. Stiles aka “Elliot from Schodack.” Elliot passed away on February 17, 2023, in his home with his loving family by his side, after a brief illness. He was 85 years old.
Elliot was born on June 27, 1937, to William and Mary (Kimball) Stiles. He graduated...
Helen K. Arnos
February 12, 2023
Rensselaer- Helen Konstantakis Arnos, 96, Rensselaer, passed peacefully February 12, 2023 at home surrounded by family and friends. Helen was born June 23, 1926, in Perth Amboy, N.J., to James Simatos and Margaret Mouatsos, who both emigrated here from Kefalonia, Greece. She was the wife of the late Harry Konstantakis (1960) and Louis P. Arnos (1999). She is survived by...
Carmen L. Rosano
February 8, 2023
North Greenbush-Carmen Louis Rosano, 95, passed away at home on February 8, 2023.
Carmen was born in Albany to Philip and Mary (Lomonoco) Rosano. He was a graduate of the Christian Brothers Academy, where he obtained the rank of Cadet Captain. Following his graduation from high school, Carmen enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of seventeen, serving until...
James H. Fordley
February 3, 2023
Nassau- James Fordley, 90, of Nassau passed away on Feb. 3, 2023, after a long illness. He was born on September 9, 1932, to parents, Frederick Fordley and Nellie Mae Scoville. He grew up surrounded by many siblings, including his twin sister, Skipper, whom he adored until her passing.
Jim held many jobs over the years, retiring from Nelson House,...
James S. White, Jr.
February 2, 2023
Rensselaer-It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our brother, James “Jimmy” S. White, Jr. on February 2, 2023.
Growing up in the 60’s in Rensselaer he was a “character” in his own right, with the black hair of his father and the blue eyes of his Irish mother. He was the mischievous one of the six kids.
He was...
Nathaniel P. Fisher
January 28, 2023
SCHODACK-Nathaniel Paul Fisher, tragically passed on January 28, 2023. Nate leaves behind his loving wife Erica (Petrone) and two beautiful children Violet Fisher and Ethan Fisher. Predeceased by his parents, Paul Fisher and Nancy Adams and his daughter Annabelle Elisa Fisher (2001) who was forever and always in his heart.
Brother of Tabitha (Sandy) Fronk, and stepson of Barry (Gwen) Fronk....
Eileen C. Kennedy
January 27, 2023
Rensselaer- Eileen Cross Kennedy age 76, passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Albany and lived most of her life in Rensselaer. Wife of the late Richard Kennedy. Mother of Richard (Jennifer Menzies) Kennedy and Donald (Rebecca) Kennedy. Sister of Douglas Cross. Grandmother of Olivia and Grace...
Anastasia H. Traegler
January 25, 2023
Colonie- Anastasia “Nancy” H. Traegler, age 91, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. Nancy was born and raised in Rensselaer, attended and graduated from St. John’s School. In 1960 she moved to Colonie alongside her husband to raise her family. She was a woman of great faith and loved her church. She was a...
Charles W. Stark
January 23, 2023
West Sand Lake- Charles W. Stark, age 93 passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Charles was born and raised in Rensselaer and was the son of the late Charles and Tina Stark. He began his career in retail at Steefel Bros. in Albany, then went on to work at Marshall Ray in Troy, and ended...
Gregory P. Schreffler
January 22, 2023
Gregory P. Schreffler entered eternal life on January 22, 2023 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Mount Vernon, NY to the late Charles and Ann (Carensky) Schreffler and spent his teen age years in Columbia County, where his mother owned a farm. Gregory was the beloved husband of Lynna Kreeber Schreffler, who passed away in 1977. In addition...
Michael W. Spenard
January 19, 2023
Michael W. Spenard, age 56, of Brunswick died suddenly in his sleep at home. He was born on March 17, 1966 in Troy. He was the son of the late Ellen Jones Spenard and Jeffrey Spenard Sr. He was the brother of Jeffrey Spenard Jr., Thomas Spenard (Karol), Ellen Heller Spenard (Michael), and the late William Spenard. He was the...
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