Obituaries

Sharon D. Bronson

October 19, 2024

West Sand Lake- Sharon Diane (O’Brien) Bronson passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024. She was born on April 28, 1944, in Binghamton, New York to the late Francis and Barbara (Pope) O’Brien. Her mother tells she was a pretty baby but she was unable to meet her father for many months as he was in the U.S. Army...

Carolyn L. Naumburg

October 16, 2024

North Greenbush-Carolyn Naumburg, 88, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Born on July 20, 1936, in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Beulah Boomhower.

A graduate of Van Rensselaer High School, Carolyn worked as a clerk at Edgar S. Rose Jr., Inc., later known as Dignum & Bame Insurance Agency. She was an active member of...

Henry Kissinger

October 15, 2024

Cohoes-Henry W. Kissinger (Hank), 80, of Cohoes, New York, passed away unexpectedly on October 15, 2024. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 14, 1944, and was the son of the late Henry & Rose Kissinger. 

Hank was a retired New York City Police Officer, who worked for many years as the Associate Director of Public Safety at the University...

Sr. Kathleen Turley, RSM

October 11, 2024

Albany- Sister Kathleen Turley, RSM (formerly Sister Mary dePaul) died Friday, October 11, 2024 in Rhode Island Hospital in Johnston, Rhode Island. She had been a Sister of Mercy for 66 years. Born in Ilion, New York, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Doris Wilcox Turley and Robert LaChance Turley. She earned an associate degree from Maria College, Albany;...

Michael Mann

October 7, 2024

Rensselaer-Michael Francis Mann a lifetime resident of Rensselaer won his fight with illness on October 7, 2024, and entered eternal life on his terms and in his fashion.

Michael, or Mike as he was more commonly known, was the son of Olive (McDonald) and Charles Mann and kid brother to Ernie Mann. At a young age he got into mischief including...

Makenzie T. Minkler

October 1, 2024

North Greenbush—Makenzie T. Minkler, 25, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Born on June 21, 1999, to Derek A. and Maria (Morse) Minkler, Makenzie lived a life full of passion and purpose.

A proud graduate of Averill Park High School, she distinguished herself as a member of the National Honor Society and earned an advanced Regents diploma. Makenzie went...

Shelley A. Hart

September 25, 2024

East Greenbush- Shelley Ann Hart passed away unexpectedly on September 25, 2024. Born on August 7, 1972, the youngest child of the predeceased Jack Dingman, Karen (nee Pechtel) Dingman Hotchkiss and stepfather Paul Hotchkiss.

She was a 1990 graduate of Chatham High School. Shelley was a dedicated employee of the Health Research, Incorporated (HRI) for over 22 years. Her true passion...

Thomas O'Connell, Sr.

September 24, 2024

Rensselaer, NY - Thomas John O'Connell, Sr, known by all as Tim, was the son of Thomas & Loretta O'Connell. He was born September 4, 1939. His father worked for Beverwyck Brewery and his mother's family lived on the 1000 Islands in the St. Lawrence.

The O'Connell's moved to Rensselaer after Tim was born and resided on Mann Avenue....

Gerald A. O'Neil, Jr.

September 20, 2024

Rensselaer- Gerald "Jerry" A. O'Neil, Jr., age 84 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, September 20, 2024.

He was born April 4, 1940, in Albany, NY to the late Gerald A. O'Neil and Jane (McGuire) O'Neil. He was raised in Rensselaer and lived most of his life in Albany with his wife and children until returning...

Shirley Thompson

September 13, 2024

Rensselaer- Shirley A. Thompson, age 93, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 13, 2024. She was a native and longtime resident of Rensselaer, born to the late Alexander J. Sr., and Anna (Luke) Seney in 1930.

Shirley loved her family dearly. She enjoyed gardening, decorating her home, and listening to music of any kind. She also loved...

Martin J. Posila

September 2, 2024

Rensselaer-Martin Joseph Posila, age 85, of Rensselaer, NY, passed away on September 2, 2024. Born on November 7, 1938, in Waterbury, CT, Marty lived a full and impactful life.

He graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1957 and went on to serve with distinction in the U.S. Army for 29 years, retiring as a Major. During his military career, Marty contributed...

Nina Carpinello

September 2, 2024

Nina "Antonina" Carpinello peacefully entered into the arms of The Lord on Monday September 2, 2024.



Nina was a person who always put others before herself in everything she did. She was a selfless, loving and hardworking woman who was "Mama Nina" to all those who knew and loved her and "Noni" to all her beautiful grandchildren.

Nina's...

Timothy Hayner

August 31, 2024

San Francisco- Timothy Charles Hayner, beloved son, brother and uncle passed away at home in San Francisco on August 31, 2024.

Tim was a graduate of Columbia High School in East Greenbush and New Hampshire University with a degree in Agriculture. The family was most proud of his service in the U.S. Coast Guard aboard the "Eagle".

Tim is predeceased by his...

Stephen Brown

August 31, 2024

Rensselaer- Stephen A. Brown, age 85, passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center on Saturday, August 31, 2024. He was born in Albany, to the late Ulster D. and Grace M. (Toms) Brown and for the first five years of his life lived in East Greenbush, and later lived the remainder of his life in Rensselaer.

 Steve was a 1956 graduate...

Bernice Frankoski

August 27, 2024

Rensselaer- Bernice Cirrincione Frankoski, age 82, passed away suddenly. She was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Mary Cirrincione.

Bernice was the wife of Steve Frankoski; mother to Denise (Ron) Meyers and Katria Frankoski, and grandmother of Kyle and Korrey Meyers. She is also survived by her sister, Rosemary (Roger) Dames, and brother, Anthony Cirrincione and several nieces and nephews.

Along...

George Cotugno

August 26, 2024

George Angelo Cotugno, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away suddenly on August 26, 2024, at the age of 66. Born on September 1, 1957, George was a lifelong resident of East Greenbush.

George is predeceased by his parents, Mary and George Cotugno, which he loved dearly. He is survived by his loving children, Edward (Jennifer) Cotugno, Ericka (Trina) Battistoni,...

Ethan Call

August 25, 2024

Coxsackie- Ethan M. Call, age 33, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Albany Medical Center, with his family by his side. Ethan was born in Hudson, NY and was the beloved son of Kathleen P. Call Kibbey.

Ethan played football in high school, was in the chess club and sang in the choir. He enjoyed model cars and had...

Thomas J. Lasher, Jr.

August 19, 2024

Thomas J Lasher Jr, age 73, of Castleton passed away after a long battle with cancer on Monday, August 19, 2024. Thomas was born on April 1, 1951, in Albany, to the late Thomas and Theresa Lasher. 

Thomas is predeceased by the love of his life Cynthia Ann Lasher who came to welcome him home on their 46th wedding anniversary. Thomas...

Barbara Forcinella

August 17, 2024

Rensselaer- Barbara M. Forcinella, at the age of 97, entered into eternal life on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Barbara was born on January 28, 1927 in Shelton, Connecticut to the late Michael and Mary Mehaylo. Barbara was predeceased by her brothers Michael and James.

She attended St. Joseph's Academy and graduated from Albany High School in 1944.

Barbara...

Fredric Malmberg, Sr.

August 16, 2024

Chatham - Fredric Wallace Malmberg, Sr., age 81, passed away on August 16, 2024, after fighting a long battle with health concerns from Agent Orange. He was born in Chatham, NY in 1943 and was the son of the late Wallace and Lyla Malmberg.

Fredric is survived by his son Fredric Wallace Malmberg, Jr., his four stepchildren Ricky, Linda, Terry, and...