Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas
Mary Ellen Agars
January 21, 2025
Troy – Mary E. Agars, 84, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Van Rensselaer Manor. Mary was born in Troy and was a longtime resident of Best Road in North Greenbush. She was the oldest daughter of Albert and Emily (Bennaway) Colarusso. Mary is survived by her loving children Carolyn (Anthony) D’Agostino, and Mark (Viara) Agars. She will...
M. Christine Yonkers
January 20, 2025
East Greenbush- M. Christine Yonkers, beloved sister, aunt, and friend, died at home on January 20, 2025. Christine was predeceased by her parents, Mary and Chris Yonkers of Rensselaer, NY. Born in Albany in 1962 and raised in Rensselaer, she was a graduate of Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School where she was a varsity cheerleader all 4 years of high school....
Sr. Francesca Husselbeck
January 19, 2025
Albany- Sister Mary Francesca (Alice) Husselbeck, died Sunday, January 19, 2025 in St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, New York. Born in Latham, New York, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Margaret LaBombard Husselbeck. Fran earned an associate degree from Maria College, Albany; a bachelor's degree in education from Russell Sage in Troy; and a master's degree from St....
Barry R. Gavigan, Sr.
January 19, 2025
Rensselaer- Barry R. Gavigan, Sr., 81, passed away at Samaritan Hospital on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Barry was born in Chicago, IL to the late Rose Yakich and John F. Gavigan. Barry lived in Catskill, NY prior to moving to Florida. While in Florida, Barry spent over 30 years as a Corrections Officer, based in Ocala. A proud Vietnam Veteran,...
Mary Sandstrom-Hennigan
January 18, 2025
East Greenbush- Mary M. Sandstrom-Hennigan passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2024, at her home. She was born on September 26, 1939, to the late Mary C. and Frederick P. Sandstrom. Mary grew up in Parkchester, Bronx, NY. She graduated from the former Ladycliff College, Highland Falls, NY with a BA in Biology, as well as obtaining an MA and...
Wayne Heimroth
January 17, 2025
Niverville-Wayne Heimroth, 88, loving husband of Sally L. Heimroth (McComb), of Niverville, NY, passed Friday, January 17, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Wayne was born at home in Niverville - a place he called home his entire life. Son of the late John J. Heimroth and Marie B. Heimroth (Faye). He spent his formative years with his brother John, and...
Eleanor J. Nielsen
January 17, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce Eleanor Joan Nielsen, 86, of Vero Beach, FL and Albany, NY, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025.
Eleanor was born in New York City in 1938. She was the daughter of Charles Hamel and Erna Hamel (Schmidt), and wife to Ronald Nielsen. After graduating from Julia Richmond High School in New York...
Laura N. McGlynn
January 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Laura Catherine Northrop McGlynn. Laura was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister-in-law, and friend. Her greatest achievement, however, was the unwavering foundation she created as a wife and mother for 56 years.
Laura's world was vast and full of love. She embraced everyone and was loved in return...
John G. Cebula
January 9, 2025
Rensselaer-John G. Cebula, age 69, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025 after a brief illness. John was born and raised in Amsterdam, NY and was the son of the late John P. Cebula and Sara Jane (Schulz) Cebula. He resided for many years in Averill Park, NY.
John was a graduate of Bishop Scully High School in Amsterdam, NY and...
William M. Coyne
January 9, 2025
Rensselaer- William M. Coyne, age 94, of Rensselaer, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, NY. Bill was born in Albany to the late Ethel M. Teator and Louis J. Coyne, Sr. Bill served his country honorably in the United States Navy for six years and then for eighteen years...
Donna M. Burnham
January 4, 2025
Donna M. Burnham, age 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Albany Medical Center. She was born in 1947, the daughter of the late Raymond and Eva (Maskell) Roberts and was a lifelong resident of the Schodack area before spending many years in Titusville, Florida.
Donna was a graduate of Rensselaer City Schools...
Dolores A. "Do" De Thomasis
December 31, 2024
Rensselaer- Dolores A. "Do" (D'Ambrosi) De Thomasis entered into eternal life on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Do is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 37 years, Joseph De Thomasis, and the pride and joy of her life, their sons, Nicholas (Alicia) and Zachary. Her family was her life. She is also survived by her father Louis A. D'Ambrosi,...
Mary G. Bissaillon
December 30, 2024
Rensselaer- Mary G. Bissaillon, 82, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised in the South End of Albany, she was the daughter of the late John Fernandez and Rose Mary (Lostritto) Fernandez.
Mary was married to her beloved husband, John Bissaillon, on March 5, 1960, in Albany. Together, they shared a loving...
Nichele S. Robinson
December 28, 2024
Cohoes- Nichele S. Robinson of Cohoes, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 28, 2024. Nichele was born in Albany, to the late Frances M. Holmes and Stanley E. Robinson of South Korea. Nichele was educated in the Albany City School District, graduating in 1992. Over the years, Nichele has resided in Texas, Georgia, and Maryland, however,...
Lillian T. Varga
December 24, 2024
East Greenbush- Lillian T. Varga, 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Lillian's funeral service will take place on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the W.J. Lyons, Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Ave. Rensselaer, NY 12144. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Lillian's family prior to the service on...
Guy Fusco
December 23, 2024
East Greenbush- Guy M. "Mickey" Fusco, 75, of East Greenbush passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at his home. Mickey was born in Albany to the late Laura A. (Caradori) and Gaetano P. Fusco and he graduated from Columbia High School. He was a truck driver for Central Transport, Rist Transportation, and Corellis Trucking. Mickey was a talented mechanic,...
Dorothy Walker
December 13, 2024
Rexford- Dorothy "Dottie" Walker of Coburg Village, passed away December 13, 2024. Dorothy, 96, was born in Amsterdam, NY on July 7, 1928, to Joseph & Caroline Kluska. She grew up in Amsterdam, graduating from the former Wilbur Lynch High School, before moving to Albany and then Rensselaer. Dottie worked as a bookkeeper for Jules Kay Jewelers and then for...
Anthony J. Fernandez
December 12, 2024
Delmar-Anthony J. Fernandez, 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Albany Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, on March 1, 1954, he was the son of the late Anthony Fernandez and Alice Fuentes. Throughout his life, he lived in several places, including Laurelton, East Nassau, Delmar, and East Chatham. Anthony attended...
Heidi L. Hoffman
December 10, 2024
Watervliet - Heidi L. Hoffman, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Born in Albany, Heidi was a longtime resident of Rensselaer before moving to Watervliet a few years ago.
Heidi was a graduate of Rensselaer High School, Class of 1983. She furthered her education at Hudson Valley Community College, earning a degree in Early Childhood Education. In...
Shirley Ann DeLorimiere
December 9, 2024
Nassau-Shirley Ann DeLorimiere, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2024, at The Grand at Barnwell. She was born in 1935 to the late Sigmund and Anna (Davis) Ross.
A 1953 graduate of Van Rensselaer High School, Shirley worked for 23 years at Iroquois Millwork Corporation, and later at W.H. Clark Municipal Equipment until the company’s closure in 2011....
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