Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas

Dennis E. Elliott

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...