Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas
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...
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...
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