Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas
Dorothy I. Schermerhorn
January 16, 2023
East Greenbush- Dorothy I. Schermerhorn passed at her home on January 16, 2023 after 96 years of a life well lived; wife of Raymond A. Schermerhorn, daughter of Arthur and Dorothy Ruth, sister of Lucille Bennett and Arthur “Bud” Ruth and mother of Betty Rice and Harry Schermerhorn (Jacqueline). With her positive attitude and beautiful smile, Dorothy endeared herself to...
John R. Thorsen
January 13, 2023
Averill Park-John R. Thorsen, 84, of Averill Park, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2023, with his wife Nancy by his side.
John was born on January 6, 1939, in Newburgh, to the late John and Irene Sigmund Thorsen. He was a 1957 graduate of Guilderland High School. John was the owner of Rayge Display, Inc. in Albany for 40 years...
Sara A. Crain
January 5, 2023
East Greenbush- Sara A. Crain age 76, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital after a brief illness. Sara was born in Troy, was raised in Watervliet before moving to North Greenbush to raise her own family. For the past 30 years, she has resided with her sister Sue in East Greenbush. Sara...
Shirley M. Beebe
January 5, 2023
Rensselaer- Shirley M. Beebe, age 87 , passed away peacefully at home on January 5, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 4, 1935, and was the daughter of Joseph and Marion (Brady) Kretzler.
Shirley worked for the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, until 2003, retiring after 25 years of service. She loved playing...
Eva A. Fredricks
January 3, 2023
Troy- Eva A. Fredricks 87, a longtime resident of Troy, passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 3, 2023. Born in Corinth, she was the daughter of the late William F. Smith and Grace and Cameron Connors. In her younger days Eva was a waitress and a homemaker. She had many interests including enjoying the sun by the...
Wallace J. Malek
January 2, 2023
Defreestville- Wallace J. Malek of Defreestville passed away Monday January 2, 2023, at Rosewood Gardens with his family by his side. Wally married the love of his life, Evelyn Mrozowski Malek in 1956. Wallace opened Malek’s Mobil Station in 1956 and was known for providing excellent service to his customers. He was a proud US Army veteran of the Korean...
Patricia A Whitcher
January 1, 2023
Defreestville- Patricia Ann (Coffey) Whitcher, 72, of Defreestville passed away at her family home on January 1, 2023. She was born in Albany to her loving parents Daniel and Henrietta (Tanner) Coffey and her two older brothers. Patty was a graduate of Columbia High School. She continued her education at Russell Sage College where she received a Bachelor’s degree. Patty...
Paul J. Desarbo
December 31, 2022
Troy-Paul Joseph DeSarbo, 85, entered into eternal rest on December 31, 2022. He was born to the late Joseph and Margaret DeSarbo of Schenectady on July 16, 1937.
Paul began his lifelong career as a professional photographer working at Crest Litho as a lithographer, followed by employment at Universal Photo, Berkey Photo (Color Craft) and later, Bicknell Photo. He had...
Janet S. Mccauley
December 23, 2022
Rensselaer- Janet S. McCauley, age 84, of Rensselaer passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center on Friday, December 23, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Janet was born on August 3, 1938, and was the first child of the late Myron Guy and Helen (Sweet) Butler. After their mother’s untimely death, Janet took on the role as matriarch and helped...
Viola T. Santore
December 20, 2022
Viola T. Santore, 99, passed away on December 20, 2022. Viola was the daughter of the late Lucille and Gaetano DeValentino, sister of the late Jean Barnard, and Nacey DeValentino. She was also predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Selvo Santore.
Viola was the loving mother of Michael (Barbara) Santore, and Sylvia (Frank) Bruno; grandmother of Tracy (Brian) Goodman,...
Robert H. Brown
December 19, 2022
Robert H. Brown, 79, of Rensselaer, beloved husband of the late Theresa Mercier Brown, peacefully entered into eternal life surrounded by his loving family on Monday evening December 19, 2022.
Born in Albany, New York, he was the son of the late John J. and Catherine Robinson Brown and was a graduate of St. John’s Academy in Rensselaer.
Having a strong work...
Joyce A. Westervelt
December 19, 2022
Castleton-Joyce A. Westervelt, 84, passed away peacefully on Monday December 19, 2022. She was the daughter of Ashton and Louise (Sherman) Evans.
Joyce was the beloved wife of Robert; loving mother to Dawn, and grandmother to Matthew. Joyce loved traveling and visiting with neighbors in her community. Her presence and love will be greatly missed. Thank you for all the wonderful...
Barbara A. Mancini
December 15, 2022
Rensselaer- Barbara Ann Mancini (Thompson) age 65 of Rensselaer died suddenly Thursday, December 15, 2022. Barbara was born in Albany, New York, June of 1957, to parents Shirley and Jack Thompson. Barbara held a career in the NYS Education Department for over 35 years. In her spare time and retirement Barbara enjoyed spending time at the beach, going to concerts...
Linda M. Tremante
December 12, 2022
North Greenbush-Linda Mary Tremante, 79, resident of Summit Senior Living at Eastwyck, died at home on December 12, 2022.
Linda was born on September 1, 1943, in Gloversville, New York. She was the daughter of Dr. Louis Tremante and Catherine Althea Tremante, both of whom are deceased. She is survived by four siblings: sister, Natalie A. Kauffman (husband Roger) of...
Patricia L. Allen
December 10, 2022
Wyantskill- Patricia L. Allen lost her brave battle with cancer at home on Saturday, December 10, 2022, she was 67 years old. Patricia was born in Endicott, New York on September 24, 1955.
Patricia was a loving mother and Nana who loved to bake for her grandchildren, tell them stories about her youth, craft and research her family history. Patricia...
Adam C. Otten
December 9, 2022
Rensselaer- Adam C. Otten, 46, of Rensselaer passed away Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at his family home. Adam was born on March 7, 1976, in Albany and was the son of Charles Otten and Diana Snyder Carlos. Shortly after graduating from high school, Adam began working on the railroad. He was employed by CSX and most recently by Amtrak as...
Jean A. Plume
December 7, 2022
RENSSELAER – Jean Ann Plume, 97, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday morning, December 7, 2022. She was surrounded by her friends, caregivers, and the comforting presence of her cherished dog, Coqui. Born in Albany in 1925, Jean Ann Sturn was the youngest of three and was the daughter of the late Willard F. Sturn and Anna A....
Richard W. Metzger
December 3, 2022
East Greenbush- Richard William Metzger, 93, passed away at home on December 3, 2022. He was the son of William and Elizabeth Metzger and was born in Callicoon, NY. His sister, Jane, was born 5 years later. Step-mother Margaret Metzger. He attended school in Callicoon and excelled in his studies and sports. In the summer of 1946, he enrolled at...
Vito A. Lourinia
November 28, 2022
North Greenbush —Vito A. Lourinia, age 71, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022, at St. Peter’s Hospital. Vito was born in Albany, grew up in Rensselaer and recently moved to North Greenbush. Vito was employed as a police dispatcher for the Rensselaer Police Dept. and was a security guard at the Port of Albany. He was a member of the...
Patricia A. Panetta
November 28, 2022
Albany- Patricia Mercier Panetta passed away Monday, Nov. 28th peacefully with her family at her bedside. Pat was predeceased by her husband Michael Panetta, her parents; Ernest J. Mercier and Alice Drevojan Mercier, sisters; Eileen Mercier, Margorie Casapello and her niece Ruth Bardin. Pat worked for Grand Union for 40 years. Her favorite pastime was going to the casinos with...
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