Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas
William C. Spenard
March 23, 2022
Troy- William C. Spenard, age 54 passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 23, 2022. Son of Ellen Jones Spenard and Jeffrey Spenard, Sr. Brother of Jeffery Spenard, Jr., Thomas Spenard (Karol), Michael Spenard and Ellen Heller (Michael). Also survived by three nephews and one niece. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Jacqueline M. Broughel
March 19, 2022
Rensselaer- Jacqueline M. Broughel, age 83, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022 at her residence with her family by her side, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born Nov. 12, 1938 in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Jackie was a beautician for over 35 years and owned the Jacqueline Shoppe in Lansingburgh and Spiegletown. She loved traveling to the southwest with her...
Melissa J. Seney
March 19, 2022
Schodack- Melissa J. Seney, 66, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2022 with her children by her side after a brief illness at Albany Medical Center. Melissa was not only a daughter, aunt, mother and a grandmother, but she was also a great friend. She would be by your side even if she had other issues of her own going...
Joseph "Joey" R. Bearder
March 14, 2022
Village of Colonie- Joseph R. “Joey” Bearder age 45 passed away unexpectedly from unknown heart disease on Monday, March 14, 2022. Joey was born in Albany and was a proud resident of the Village of Colonie. He was a clerk at the NYS Library for 20 years. Joey was an avid sports and outdoorsman. He enjoyed football, baseball and NASCAR....
Ann L. Perez
March 14, 2022
Selkirk- Ann Perez (Anastasio) passed away peacefully on Monday, March 14, 2022. Beloved wife of 53 years to Vincent A. Perez. Devoted mother of Vincent A. Jr., Joseph A. and Alexander Perez. Sister of Joseph, Frank, Tim, and Thomas Anastasio, Beth Sconfienza, Chuck and John Hall and the late James and Christopher Anastasio. Also survived by several grandchildren, nieces, and...
Steven D. Menyuk
March 5, 2022
Rensselaer-Steven Menyuk, born June 6, 1944 to Hyman Menyuk and Evelyn (née Cholmar) Menyuk of Far Rockaway, NY passed away in Schenectady, NY on March 5, 2022 after an extended illness, having left his beloved tri-state area to stay with his son over the course of the pandemic. Steven spent his childhood growing up in Far Rockaway in Queens, NY...
Thomas L. Cooper
March 4, 2022
East Greenbush- Thomas L. Cooper age 84, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022, after a long battle with COPD. Father of Guy (Donna) Cooper and Thomas Cooper. Grandfather of Nicole (Peter) Tricchinelli and Zachary Cooper. Great grandfather to Johnny T. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be...
Joseph H. Bond, Jr.
March 2, 2022
Rensselaer- Joseph H. Bond, Jr. age 64 passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022, after a long illness surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in Albany and was a lifelong resident of the City of Rensselaer. He was employed by the NYS OGS for over 30 years. Joe was a dedicated member of the Sons of the Gerald O’Neil...
Keith L. Smalls
March 1, 2022
Brooklyn- Keith L. Smalls age 57 passed away suddenly on March 1, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at Albany Medical Center. Keith was born and raised in Brooklyn before moving to the capital district 23 years ago. Keith was an avid fan of the New England Patriots, especially Tom Brady. Above all, Keith loved spending time with his family...
Mary L. Ciprioni
March 1, 2022
Troy- Mary L. Clarke Ciprioni died peacefully on March 1, 2022, at Van Rensselaer Manor after a long illness.
Born November 15, 1921. Mary was the second child of Thomas and Emma Clarke of Rensselaer. Mary lived her entire life in the City of Rensselaer and attended Van Rensselaer High School. Mary married Anthony Ciprioni on October 12, 1941, and was...
Anne F. Reilly
February 18, 2022
RENSSELAER. Anne Bonacker Reilly, age 86, died Friday, February 18, 2022 at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home.
Born February 6, 1936, Anne was the daughter of the late Frederick A. and Magdalen K. Scheibly Bonacker. Anne was a lifelong resident of Rensselaer NY and was a graduate of St.John’s Academy in Rensselaer. She worked for the Bell Telephone Co. as a...
Anthony B. Monaco, Jr.
February 17, 2022
Scotia- Anthony “Moe” Monaco, Jr. age 87 passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022. He was born in Albany on February 17, 1935. Moe enlisted in the US Navy in 1953 and was honorably discharged in 1956. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 294.
Father of Geri Valentine, Debra Monaco, Joseph (Paula) Monaco and Kimberly Monaco (Peter). Grandfather of Joelle...
Margaret &Quot;Marge&Quot; A. Weldon
February 16, 2022
Rensselaer- Margaret A. Weldon "Marge" age 77 years of Rensselaer passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at St. Peter's Hospital. She resided in Rensselaer for the last 72 years. Marge graduated from Van Rensselaer High School Class of '62. She was predeceased by her parents Raymond S. and Anna Frankoski and her husband J.F. "Sonny" Weldon Jr.
Marge is survived by...
Olive F. Brouker Farrell
February 14, 2022
Farrell, Olive -
"But now the mist has lifted and in front of me I see,A path that is clear that will lead me back to me,
A light that is shining to guide me on my way,
And a lifetime of memories as down to rest I lay."
Olive F. Brouker Farrell, 91 passed away Monday, February 14th, 2022 at The Eddy...
Dolores A. Pulver
February 11, 2022
West Sand Lake- Dolores A. Pulver, age 88 years, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022. She was born in Albany, was raised in Rensselaer and resided in West Sand Lake for most of her life. Dolores was a school bus driver for the East Greenbush Central School District for 25 years. Wife of the late John “Jack” Pulver. Mother of...
Thomas E. Henry, Iii
February 9, 2022
Lt. Col. (Ret.) Thomas E. Henry III, 72, passed away February 9, 2022 unexpectedly from complications of COVID. Born March 26, 1949 in Queens, New York, the first of seven children of the late Thomas E. Henry II and Charlotte B. (Koos) Henry. Tom grew up in Garden City Park, New York with his six siblings Kevin (Roe) Henry, Gayle...
Anthony (Bud) J. Hill, Jr.
February 8, 2022
North Greenbush- Anthony “Bud” J. Hill, Jr. son of the late Anthony J. Hill, Sr and Sophia Hynko Hill and husband of the late Eleanor M. Hill passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at the Eddy Memorial in Troy.
Bud graduated from St. John’s Academy in Rensselaer class of 1945. Following an enlistment in the Army Air Corps, he graduated from...
Matthew B. Hennessey
February 6, 2022
Troy- Matthew B. Hennessey, age 38 passed away February 6, 2022, at home. He was born in Troy on October 4, 1983, and was the son of William and Patricia Hennessey. Matt graduated from LaSalle Institute in Troy in 2001. He then went on and attended Virginia Tech and Hudson Valley Community College. Matt started working at Northway Toyota in...
Kathleen A. Chalfont
February 2, 2022
Troy- Kathleen Anne Chalfont Van Alstyne age 70 passed away suddenly Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Samaritan Hospital with her family by her side. Kathy was born in Yonkers on January 8, 1952. She attended and graduated in 1970 from Clayton A. Bouton Jr./Sr. High School in Voorheesville. She was employed by CSC, Caremark and retired from Silhouette Optical in...
Julie A. Watterson
February 1, 2022
North Greenbush, NY – Julie A. (Burke) Watterson, 89, died peacefully at home, February 1, 2022. She was born and raised in Clinton, MA on April 18, 1932, and one of 13 children of the late John and Gladys (Nettle) Burke. Julie devoted her life to her family, was active in her church, Saint Henry’s, and a proud volunteer for...
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