Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas
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...
Dennis E. Elliott
November 27, 2022
Rensselaer- Dennis E. Elliott, age 81, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Easton, PA and was the son of William and Regina Elliott. Dennis lived most of his life in Indiana before moving to the Rensselaer area with his wife, Shirley, following his retirement.
Dennis served in the United States Army...
Kevin P. O'Brien
November 27, 2022
Kevin O’Brien, 72 of Loudonville, passed away after a short illness on November 27, 2022. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Kevin was born in Albany attending St. James School grammar school and Cardinal McCloskey High School. He also received an Associates Degree in Applied Sciences from Junior College of Albany.
He was the son of the late...
Albert E. Dubois
November 23, 2022
Rensselaer – Albert E. DuBois passed away peacefully on November 23, 2022, after a brief illness. Born on September 26, 1933, he was a lifelong resident of Rensselaer, NY. He is survived by his wife and best friend for nearly 68 years (December 12, 1954), Dorothy Ann Gray DuBois, his daughter, Karen A. Collins (Ronald), two cherished grandsons, Timothy and...
Rikki G. Adair
November 16, 2022
Glenmont- Rikki Guy Adair, 37, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 16th 2022 due to a medical event. Rikki is survived by his loving wife Vanessa (Perkins), his daughter, Quinn Carol, his son, Vance Toivo; his parents Anne-Kaarina and Timothy G. Adair; sister, Anna-Kaarina (Kevin) Stewart; brothers, Toby (Tedi) Adair, and Kaarlo (Christina) Adair; mother and father-in-law, JoAnn and Greg...
Mary E. Gladding
November 13, 2022
WEST SAND LAKE- Mary E. Gladding, 85, died Sunday, November 13, 2022, with her family by her side. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late William and Susan McMullen Volmer. Mary felt fortunate to call West Sand Lake home for over 60 years. Mary worked for the former Albany Savings Bank (now Citizens Bank) for over 30...
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,...
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