Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas

James Keneston

James Keneston

May 3, 2018

Rensselaer- James "Jim (Poppy)" F. Keneston age 84 of Rensselaer passed away Thursday May 3, 2018 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Albany to the late Millard and Eleanor Countryman Keneston. Jim served in the US Navy and was employed by Sterling Winthrop Drug Company in Rensselaer. He was...

Harry Budrow

Harry Budrow

April 30, 2018

Harry E. Budrow Jr., 90, of East Greenbush NY, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2018 after a long battle with COPD. Born in Webster, MA on July 9, 1927, he was the son of the late Harry E. Budrow, Sr. and Margaret (Smith) Budrow and was a graduate of Bartlett High School in Webster, MA. He served as a...

Isabella Avery

Isabella Avery

April 29, 2018

Rensselaer- Isabella G. Avery was taken from us far too soon on Sunday, April 29, 2018. Beloved daughter of Andrew Avery and Stephanie Bogdanowicz. Little sister of Jaxon Avery. Granddaughter of Diane,Yvonne and Vanessa. So many people loved you before they even met you baby girl. You will forever be our angel. Calling hours will be held at the W.J....

James A. Van Buren

James A. Van Buren

March 29, 2018

East Greenbush - James Andrew Van Buren, 72, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at his home after a long courageous battle with heart disease. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Charles C. and Carolyn I. (Conklin) Van Buren, Sr.

Jim was a 1964 graduate of Columbia High School and worked as a mechanic for...

Julia E. Stark

Julia E. Stark

March 27, 2018

West Sand Lake- Julia E. Stark, 82, died Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Evergreen Commons in East Greenbush.

Born in Hoosick Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Marcus and Mary (Wolf) Kipp. Julia worked for Marshall Ray Inc. in Troy and was a teacher assistant for the Rensselaer, Columbia and Greene BOCES. She was a life member of...