Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas
John D. Ewans, Sr.
June 11, 2022
Rensselaer – John D. “Boobie” Ewans, Sr. passed peacefully June 11, 2022 with his family by his side. Boobie is survived by his children, John, Christine, Brucina; and his lifetime companion Wanda Gladstone. He was the grandfather of eight, uncle to several, and friend to many. Boobie was one of thirteen children and enjoyed family gatherings. Friends and family are...
Bernard O'Connor
June 9, 2022
Bernard O’Connor, 84 of East Greenbush died peacefully in his home on June 9, 2022. He is survived by his wife Celestine “Sally” and his two children Andrew (Lisa) and Suzanne (Joseph) along with his grandson Michael. He is also survived by his sister Elizabeth Martin, several sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Clare...
Raymond W. Lebrecht
June 9, 2022
Raymond was born on May 6, 1928, in Castleton-on-Hudson and passed away on June 9, 2022 after a short illness at home with family present.
He was the beloved husband of Joanne (Oxley) who predeceased him in 2017. They were married for 67 years. Dad was a terrific father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and friend who would help anyone.
He was the...
Malinda Grimes
May 31, 2022
Rensselaer - Malinda Grimes entered into eternal rest on May 31, 2022. Malinda was born in Fort Pierce, Florida on August 17, 1945 to the late George Johnson and Floreen Hall-Johnson. Malinda was employed for 17 years at St. Peter’s Hospital, then went to Rosewood Gardens for 25 years until she retired as a CNA.
Malinda leaves to cherish her memories...
Margaret M. Miller
May 31, 2022
Rensselaer- Margaret “Peg” M. Miller, age 89, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. Peg was born in Albany and was a lifelong resident of the City of Rensselaer. Wife of the late Paul R. Miller, Sr. Mother of Susan E. (Leo) Gallagher, Paul R. (Margaret) Miller, Jr., and Julie D....
Joan M. Dupont
May 23, 2022
East Greenbush- Joan May DuPont, 89, of East Greenbush, died on Monday, May 23, 2022, at Van Rensselaer Manor in Troy. She was born on May 21, 1933, to Edward and Ella Sedgwick in Albany. The oldest of four children, she married John "Jack" J. DuPont in 1955, and they enjoyed 59 years together before his death in 2015. Joan...
Richard F. George, Sr.
May 7, 2022
East Greenbush- Richard F. George, Sr., 77, of East Greenbush passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Richard was born in Albany and was the son of the late James L. and Mary Bevlaqua George. In his younger years, Rich loved horses and would participate in many horse shows. He also enjoyed playing golf, but his biggest...
Michael D. Falkouski, Iii
May 2, 2022
Rensselaer- Michael D. Falkouski, III, age 31 passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 2, 2022. Michael was born in Albany and was the son of Micheal D. Falkouski, Jr. and Janice A. Presti (Hackel). Mike worked for Fedex Ground in Rensselaer, NY for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman; enjoying hiking, fishing and photography. He was a pizza connoisseur,...
Barbara F. Stock
May 2, 2022
Rensselaer- Barbara F. Stock age 83 passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 at Van Rensselaer Manor. Barbara was born in Rensselaer and was a lifelong resident of the city. She was a founding member of the Rensselaer Volunteer Ambulance Service. Barbara was an active member of many community organizations revolving around her children and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Barbara was...
Theresa J. Bollman
May 1, 2022
Theresa J. DeSimone Bollman of Rensselaer, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 1, 2022, one week before her 76th birthday. She was born and raised in the Capital District and lived there all her life. Theresa excelled in everything she did throughout her life. The young woman who graduated from Cardinal McClosky High School as the Vice President...
Joyce E. Carey
April 27, 2022
Schenectady – Joyce Eleanor Carey, 89, of Niskayuna, died Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Ellis Hospital after a short illness.
Joyce was the daughter of the late Harold Romain and Vivian Anderson Borthwick. She graduated from Greenville High School and attended Elmira College. She was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church in Schenectady. She grew up in Rensselaerville or...
Joseph A. Grimaldi, Sr.
April 27, 2022
Rensselaer- Joseph A. "Joe" Grimaldi, Sr. passed away peacefully at home on April 27, 2022, less than 4 months short of his 95th birthday.
Joe was the son of the late Anthony and Anna (Paolino) Grimaldi, and the brother of the late Teresa Stickles. Joe was a life-long resident of Rensselaer. He graduated from St. John's Academy in 1947, but not...
Mary E. Hilstro-Chevrette
April 26, 2022
Waterford – Mary E. Hilstro-Chevrette age 58 passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 in East Greenbush. Marybeth took her last breath with her mom and sister Cindi by her side. God bless and keep her until we meet again.
Mary resided in Rensselaer and New Hampshire. Marybeth was a graduate of Averill Park High School and worked for Zero Fax, New...
Mary K. Frankoski
April 19, 2022
Rensselaer- Mary Katherine (Thibault) Frankoski passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Mary Kay was born April 13, 1943 in Albany, NY to the late Joseph Paul and Katherine Thibault. She was a lifelong resident of the city of Rensselaer and a graduate of Van Rensselaer High School class of 1961.
After being chased...
Lawrence E. Keneston, Sr.
April 13, 2022
Rensselaer- Lawrence “Larry” E. Keneston, Sr. passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Larry was the son of the late Millard and Eleanor Keneston. Brother of Mike (Chris) and the late Jim, Millard, Dennis, Jerry, Frank and Eleanor. Husband of Natalie “Lee” Keneston, father of Judy (Mike) Brown, Bob and Butch (Ruth) Keneston. Stepfather...
James L. Traudt, Jr.
April 12, 2022
Traudt, James L., Jr. (66) of Rensselaer, New York peacefully passed away on April 12, 2022, at Livingston Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Jim was born on December 5, 1955, to the long time Hyde Park, NY family of James L. Traudt, Sr. and Jeanette Nagy Traudt whom both predeceased him in 2007.
Jim was a 1974 graduate of F.D. Roosevelt High...
Richard F. Sprague
April 11, 2022
Averill Park- Richard F. Sprague, “Dick”, passed away peacefully in his home in Averill Park on April 11, 2022, after battling a long and courageous fight with cancer.
Richard was born to Francis and Lydia Sprague on May 28, 1937. He enlisted in the Coast Guard out of high school and later worked with his father building homes in Rensselaer...
Laza Ru
March 31, 2022
LAZARU was born on November 10, 1938 and he was born in BURMA (Karen state). He went to high school in BURMA (Karen state) and he successful his degree to be come a teacher. He teaching over ten years and after that married to Po Hser.
He has four children which is three son and one daughter. As a teacher, he...
Jean M. Vaughn
March 29, 2022
Voorheesville- Jean (Reith) Vaughn passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 29 th at the age of 87. Jean was born in Albany, New York on July 24, 1934 to the late John F. Reith and Sarah Ford Reith. She was the loving wife of the late Robert Vaughn, devoted mother of Gail (Brian) Stall, George Vaughn and Colleen (Rafael) Rosa and...
Richard V. Hoult
March 23, 2022
North Greenbush- Richard V. “Dick” Hoult, 84, of North Greenbush died March 23, 2022, at Albany Medical Center following a brief illness. He is survived by his loving and beloved wife, Judith Q. Hoult (Quinlan), daughter Kati Owen and husband Guy Owen of Cumming, GA; son Rich Hoult of Voorheesville, NY; grandchildren Chrissy Hoult of Voorheesville, NY; Maggie Owen of...
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