Obituaries

Darcy Colby

March 25, 2025

East Greenbush-Darcy Colby, 47, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Darcy was a graduate of Hudson Valley Community College as a Registered Nurse. She worked at Planned Parenthood and St. Peter’s Health Partners as an OBGYN Nurse.

Darcy was the daughter of the late Francis Keneston. In addition to her husband, Michael, Darcy is survived by her...

Frederick R. Onley

March 24, 2025

Troy-Frederick Russell Onley, 62, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 24, 2025, in Staatsburg.

Born in Albany on November 7, 1962, he was the son of the late Harry E. Onley and Martha Jean Onley. Fred spent most of his life in Troy. He attended Columbia High School and later graduated from Albany High School. For many years, he worked diligently...

Beverly E. Farley

March 13, 2025

East Schodack- Beverly Farley, 85, of East Schodack, NY, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

Beverly was born in Albany, NY to Beth and Kenneth Golding on December 7, 1939. She resided on Clifford Road in Menands eventually relocating with her family to East Schodack. She was a 1957 graduate of Columbia High School. After raising...

Thomas B. Lanci

March 12, 2025

Rensselaer-It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband and father, Thomas B. Lanci, who entered eternal life on March 12, 2025.

Tom, a gentle, hardworking and well-loved man, was the son of the late Camillo and Carmela (Parese) Lanci. Tom was raised in Rensselaer and developed his devout work ethic as a young teen accompanying...

James R. Bushnell

March 3, 2025

Rensselaer - James R. Bushnell, 79, passed away peacefully at home on March 3, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Inca, and his stepson, Simon Mikluszka; his brother, Dan (Pam) and their son, Brett; his brother, Mike (Maria); and his sister, Andrea. He was predeceased by his parents, L. Robert and Sarah Bushnell.

Jim graduated from...

Elizabeth "Betty" Lucey

March 2, 2025

Rensselaer - Elizabeth Lucey, lovingly known to everyone as Betty, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Teresian House. She was the daughter of the late, Vincenzo J. and Jennie (Jordan) Darrigo.

She is survived by her twin sister, Jeannette Giannone of Springfield, IL, and her children: Rich (Paul), Bernadine (Jeff), Connie, Jennifer...

Brian Haggerty

March 1, 2025

Rensselaer - Brian Frederick Haggerty, born September 12, 1946, to the late John J. Haggerty and Kathlyn Gilbert Haggerty, passed peacefully on March 1, 2025.

A 1965 graduate of St. John's Academy, Brian served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Requin submarine and received an honorable discharge. His professional career was in the telecommunications field, working...

Joseph S. Scaglione

March 1, 2025

Cohoes- Joseph S. Scaglione, 58, of Cohoes, passed away at Albany Medical Center on Saturday, March 1, 2025. His brother Jim was with him at the time of his passing. Joe was born on May 26, 1966, in Cambridge, NY. He was the son of the late Frank J. Scaglione and Inez L. Scaglione. Joe graduated from Cambridge Central School...

Diane Swanson

February 27, 2025

Diane June Swanson, 86, of Albany, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025, surrounded by loving family. Born on September 19, 1938, to Wanda Morehouse-Giddings and Edwin Giddings, Diane spent her childhood years in Defiance, OH, and graduated from Defiance High School in 1956. She continued her education at Defiance College and Bowling Green State University, where she...

Thomas James Campbell

February 26, 2025

Rensselaer- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas James Campbell, a beloved husband, father, and friend, who left us peacefully on February 26, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on August 30, 1951, in Albany, Thomas spent his life in Rensselaer, where he became a familiar face and a member of the community. A...

Gertrude L. Werner

February 21, 2025

Rensselaer-Gertrude Louise Martyn Werner, 81, passed away on February 21, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her husband, Paul, her children, and other family members. 

Gert was born in Albany in 1943 to James Edward Martyn and Rose Madeline Baxter. Gert was a proud resident of Rensselaer and a graduate of Van Rensselaer High School and Missouri Southern...

Robert Drzymala

February 20, 2025

Rensselaer- Robert Drzymala, age 77, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, to the profound sorrow of his family, friends and community. He was born in Nassau, to Joseph and Catherine Drzymala on October 19, 1947.

Bob graduated from Columbia High School in 1965 and enlisted in the US Navy from 1967 to 1971 where he served on the USS Kitty...

Donn F. Dykstra

February 18, 2025

Donn F. Dykstra, 78, of East Greenbush, passed away peacefully at home on February 18, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Rita; his daughters, Erika Mamber and Kristin Dykstra, along with sons-in-law Mark and Steve; his sister, Kathy Keller; and his four grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents, Donald and Eileen Dykstra, of South...

John Wimmer

February 18, 2025

Guilderland – John D. Wimmer, age 53, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with Leukemia and has now become one with the Force. Born in Albany on June 2, 1971, John was the son of the late Claudia and Wilhelm Wimmer.

John graduated from Rensselaer High School and HVCC with an associate’s degree in criminal justice....

Richard A. McDonald

February 15, 2025

Kinderhook- It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard A. McDonald, age 81, who died peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born to the late Herbert A. and Mary (Nichols) McDonald.

A dedicated electrical engineer for over 39 years, Richard was a proud member of the Electrical Workers Union.

Richard was...

Jeffrey A. Clark

February 14, 2025

Rensselaer - Jeffrey A. Clark, age 54, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 14, 2025. Born on March 29, 1970, Jeff was a lifelong resident of the City of Rensselaer, he graduated from Rensselaer High School and earned an Associate Degree in criminal justice from Hudson Valley. His career path began in the world of banking, and later transitioned to...

John A. Telfer

February 8, 2025

New Baltimore- John A. Telfer, age 69, a beloved brother and loyal friend, passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2025, while on vacation in Florida. He was the son of the late John C. and Nora (Gilleran) Telfer.

John retired after a distinguished 42 plus-year career with Conrail and CSX, continuing a proud family tradition, following in the footsteps of his...

John F. Nardacci

February 6, 2025

Rensselaer- John Fitzgerald Nardacci, 63, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side on Thursday, February 6th, 2025, after a 19-month battle with Glioblastoma. He was born on April 14th, 1961, in Albany, NY and was the loving son of the late Fred A. Nardacci and Geraldine T. (Nolan) Nardacci. He was predeceased by two...

Paula J. Hopping

February 6, 2025

Paula Jeanne Hopping, born August 23, 1967, in Morristown, NJ, at All Souls Hospital passed away. A longtime resident of the Troy and Rensselaer area. Paula was a force of life - smart, passionate and funny.

She was the devoted mother of Saira Sher, Donna Hopping, and Zulaiha Musto. She was the proud grandmother of Ezekiel (Zeke) Cooney-her "Grandman".

She is survived...

Mary Candlen

February 6, 2025

Mary "Pat" Candlen, 89, of East Greenbush passed away on February 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Pat was born June 27, 1935, in Albany, NY and was the daughter of Francis "Mac" and Betty "Bessie" (Gitto) McMahon. Pat was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, James J. Candlen, Jr. Sister of Carmela (Portella) Cooper and her late husband...