Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas
Vivian Rose Pratt
August 10, 2022
Our dear mother and true matriarch of our family, Vivian Rose Pratt (nee Durkee), sadly passed away on August 10, 2022 at the age of 89 in Rensselaer, New York. Vivian was born on November 3, 1932 in Strafford, Vermont to Rachel Preston Durkee and John Durkee.
She was married to Robert Carroll Pratt on April 19, 1952 in Montpelier,...
Raymond G. Myers
August 6, 2022
Rensselaer- Raymond G. Myers, age 73, of Rensselaer passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022 at home. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Esther E. and George M. Myers. Raymond was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Husband of the late Helen J. Myers. Father of Richard R. (Michelle) Myers and Marc S....
Sr. Elizabeth A. Mattus, Rsm
August 6, 2022
Albany- Mattus RSM, Sister Elizabeth Ann (formerly Sister Mary Bernarda) died at Teresian House, Albany, Saturday, August 6, 2022. She had been a Sister of Mercy for 70 years. Liz was born in Gloversville, the daughter of the late Anthony Mattus and Anna Prohaska Mattus. She took delight in her Czechoslovakian heritage and was proud that she could speak the...
Mary L. Parascandola
August 5, 2022
Averill Park- Mary “Mickey” L. Parascandola, age 76, of Averill Park, NY., died peacefully at home on Friday, August 5, 2022. She was born in Brooklyn, NY., to parents Francis Greene and Anna Geisler Greene.
Mary loved to shop, play Rummikub and watch Cooking with Brenda Gantt.
She is survived by her children Albert Parascandola, Alexia (William) Rohl and beloved grandchildren...
Patricia A. Carkner
July 25, 2022
North Greenbush- Patricia A. Carkner, age 84, passed away peacefully in her home on July 25th with her loving family. She was born in Albany, NY. Daughter of the late Julius and Martha Pasqualitti. She is reunited with her husband, Richard A. Carkner, daughter, Penny Albright, and brother, Ted Derby. She grew up in Castleton, NY and was a graduate...
Ruth H. Bonacquisti
July 24, 2022
Rensselaer- Ruth H. (Snyder) Bonacquisti, age 92 of Rensselaer passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. She was born in Rensselaer and was a lifelong resident of the city. Mrs. Bonacquisti was a graduate of St. John’s Academy in Rensselaer and was employed by Albany Medical Center until her retirement. She was a communicant of...
Arya Tonkin
July 24, 2022
Rensselaer- Arya “Ish” Tonkin age 89, of Rensselaer, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home. He was born on January 31, 1933 in Albany and was the son of Philip and Sarah Tonkin. Ish went to Van Rensselaer High School and graduated in 1951. He was a food broker, as well as a basketball referee...
Charles H. Collier
July 21, 2022
East Greenbush – Charles H. Collier, M.D. age 72 years of East Greenbush passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. He was born in Salem, MA and was educated at North Shore Community College, Suffolk University, University of Massachusetts Medical School, and The Upstate Medical Center Syracuse NY Radiation Oncology. Dr. Collier was employed at...
Albert M. Houle, Sr.
July 11, 2022
Rensselaer-Albert M. Houle, Sr. age 82, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022 at home. Al was born in Albany, moved to Florida before moving back to the capital district 40 years ago. Husband of the late Idella L. Houle. Father of Kathleen Crompton, Karen Phipps, Kurt Houle, Albert Houle, Jr., and the late Kim Zammuto. He is also survived...
Randell J. Noble
July 8, 2022
Rensselaer- Randell "Randy" J. Noble, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 8, 2022. Born on Sept. 28, 1965 in Albany, he was the son of Mary (Kawczak) Noble and the late James L. Noble. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his three sisters, Wendy Noble, Susan Gregory and Kathleen Martin. He is also survived by several nephews...
J. Rita Peplowski
July 6, 2022
J. Rita Peplowski (Holstein) passed away July 6, 2022, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born October 19, 1928, the daughter of Clarence and Helen Holstein. Rita was predeceased by her former husband Sigmund F. Peplowski, Sr. and is survived by her five children, Sigmund Peplowski Jr., Michael Peplowski (Mary), Wayne Peplowski (Lori), Joyce Carter, and...
Lois C. Mitchell
July 5, 2022
Lois Carolyn Reed Mitchell, the wife of the late Harold E. Mitchell, passed away peacefully on July 5th 2022 at the age of 96. She was the daughter of the late Frances H. Southwell and John H. Reed. Lois and her husband started and actively participated in the Albany Chapter of the Compassionate Friends after the death of their daughter...
Melanie Ann Dwileski
July 4, 2022
On Monday July 4, 2022, Melanie A. Dwileski (Clemens), mother to four children and beloved ‘Granny’ to two very special boys, passed away at the age of 79 after a short bout with colon cancer. Born on April 20, 1943, Melanie spent her life growing up in the City of Rensselaer. In her twenties, her younger brother introduced her to...
James R. Wisnewski
July 2, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Wisnewski, beloved son, grandson, brother, cousin, and friend, on Saturday July 2. Born November 6, 1985 in Rochester New York, Jim was the son of Warren A. Wisnewski and Bonnie Bailey Wisnewski.
He was a graduate of Shanghai American School in Shanghai China and received his bachelor’s degree...
Salvatore J. Anziano, Sr.
July 1, 2022
East Greenbush – Salvatore J. Anziano, Sr. passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. Sal was born in Oil City, PA and lived in East Greenbush most of his life. He served in the U.S. Navy. Sal was a Diesel Mechanic at Dorn’s Transportation but most of all he was a dedicated family...
Julie La Vonne Gardner
June 30, 2022
Albany- Julie La Vonne Gardner, 64, entered into eternal rest on June 30th, 2022. She was born July 26th, 1957 to Mary Sue Gardner and the late Leroy Gardner.
La Vonne was a long term employee at Albany Housing Authority and The Capital District YMCA until her more recent years where she was a stay at home grandma.
While living her best...
Grace M. Kirsch
June 28, 2022
RENSSELAER Grace M. Kirsch passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at home with her family at her side. Grace was born and raised in Rensselaer, where she met and married her husband of 64 years, William J. Kirsch. Grace worked as a dental assistant prior to marriage and raising her family. She later worked as an EKG technician...
Anne P. Anderson
June 27, 2022
Anne Patricia Anderson, 61, passed away suddenly on June 27th, 2022. Mother of her only son Joseph Anderson-Ryan, who will live on her memory and spread the happiness and joy she consistently brought to peoples hearts. Also survived by the many people she brought happiness in their lives and continue to remember the amazing woman that she was while she...
Jane Ann Livingston
June 27, 2022
Jane Ann Livingston 75 of Rensselaer entered into rest on Monday, June 27, 2022 in Albany NY.
Born on July 8, 1946 in Voorheesville to Robert F. Livingston and Elizabeth (Tedesco) Livingston.
Jane was a graduate of Philip Schuyler High School in Albany. She resided most of her life in Rensselaer. Jane retired in 2008 after working 28 years for...
William J. Delaney
June 23, 2022
Rensselaer- William J. "Bill" Delaney passed away on June 23, 2022, at The University of Vermont Medical Center after a brief illness. Bill was born on June 10, 1952, to Thomas and Marion Delaney of Rensselaer, N.Y. Bill attended St. Joseph’s Elementary School, Christian Brothers Academy, and Manhattan College.
After college, Bill lived in Schenectady and worked at General Electric for...
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