Obituaries
Albert William “Bill” Komdat
Jul 4, 2025
Poestenkill-Albert William “Bill” Komdat, 88, of Grandview Drive, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at the Van Rensselaer Manor after a period of declining health.
Born in Troy and a lifelong resident of Poestenkill, Bill was the son of the late Erich J. Komdat and Grace M. Abbott Komdat and the husband for 68 years of Eleanore Hultgren Komdat.
Bill was...
Mary-Jeanne Leffler Willsey
Jul 3, 2025
West Sand Lake-Mary-Jeanne Leffler Willsey entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
Daughter of the late William and Jeanne Burke Leffler, she was a longtime resident of Sand Lake and a communicant of St. Henry’s Church in Averill Park.
She was the devoted wife of Clayton Willsey and loving mother of Amy Rockefeller of Colonie, William Willsey of Troy, and...
Mark Alan Flanagan
Jun 30, 2025
North Greenbush- Mark Alan “Stretch” Flanagan 76, of North Greenbush Road passed away on Monday June 30, 2025 at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany.
Born in Lewiston, ME, Mark was a son of the late Richard E. Flanagan and Elizabeth Heck Flanagan. Mark was the father of the late Joseph Flanagan and brother of the late Timothy Flanagan. Mark...
Robert T. "Botsy" Rosenberger Sr.
Jun 30, 2025
Averill Park- Robert T. “Botsy” Rosenberger Sr., 83, of Clearview Road passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, June 30, 2025 at the Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born in Watervliet, Botsy was the son of the late William and Isabel Bailey Rosenberger and the beloved husband of Christine “Tina” Roman Rosenberger.
Botsy grew up in North Greenbush, attended the Little...
Warren G. Mortimer
Jun 17, 2025
Poestenkill- Warren G. Mortimer, 98, of Empire Drive, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 with his family at his bedside. Born in Warsaw, NY, Warren was the son of the late John P. and Ina Sparks Mortimer and husband of the late Doris Reckner Mortimer.
At the age of 17, Warren enlisted in the US Navy serving...
Louis J. Angrisano
Jun 15, 2025
Averill Park – Louis J. Angrisano, 64, of Dunham Hollow Road, Town of Nassau, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at St. Peters Hospital in Albany, surrounded by his family after an extended illness.
Born in Troy, Lou was the son of Judy Scott Angrisano of Sand Lake and the late Michael J. Angrisano. Lou grew up in Sand Lake...
Helen A. Momrow
Jun 15, 2025
Sand Lake- Helen A. Momrow, 99, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Helen has now joined her beloved husband Roy Momrow in heaven.
Helen was born in Troy on March 4, 1926, daughter of the late Norman and Julia Schreiner Lindeman. She resided most of her life in Sand Lake and was a lifelong...
Gail L. Harte
Jun 9, 2025
Middle Granville- Gail L. Harte, 57, left this world on Monday, June 9, 2025 after a short and unexpected illness. Gail was born on July 12, 1967, in Troy, NY, to Samuel L. Houston and Rosemary Geerholt Houston Bradway. She was raised in beautiful Taborton, Sand Lake NY. She will be laid to rest there, next to her brother Keith...
Charles "Chuck" James Wachtel
Jun 3, 2025
Poestenkill-Charles “Chuck” James Wachtel, 67, of North Road, Averill Park, NY and Sebastian, FL passed away unexpectedly at his residence on June 3, 2025 with his wife Jami at his side.
Born in Troy, NY son of the late Peter and Shirley (Booth) Wachtel, Chuck was raised in Poestenkill and graduated from Averill Park High School class of 1975. After high...
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Warren
May 26, 2025
Malta- Elizabeth A. “Betty” Warren, 85 years young, passed away peacefully on Monday May 26, 2025 with her loving family at her side.
Beloved wife of Roger Robillard of Malta, Betty was born in Hudson New York the daughter of the late Robert E. and Margaret Snyder Berry. Betty had resided in West Sand Lake for 60 years before moving to...
Kathleen A. "Kitty" Collins-Sweet
May 23, 2025
Averill Park- Kathleen A. “Kitty” Collins-Sweet, 81, of Garner Road, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the Ellis Hospital in Schenectady after a long illness. Born in Brooklyn, Kitty was the daughter of the late Howard and Catherine Jacks Collins and the wife of Robert D. Sweet of Averill Park. Kitty grew up in East Worcester, NY, working...
Amanda M. Richards
May 7, 2025
Brunswick-Amanda M. Richards, 50, of Bott Lane passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at her residence. Born in Troy, Amanda was the daughter of Marianne Ryan Richards of Grafton and the late Donald L. Richards Jr. Amanda grew up in the Taborton area of Sand Lake and was a graduate of the Averill Park High School class of 1992....
Joanne Misslinger Ryan
Mar 24, 2025
Poestenkill - Joanne Misslinger Ryan, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, surrounded by her family. Joanne left behind a legacy of love, laughter, and memories. Her positivity was contagious. She left a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to cross her path.
Joanne was born on February 9, 1937, to Everett “Bub” and Dorothy “Dot” Misslinger in Poestenkill, New York....
Bruce A. Fleming Sr.
Mar 24, 2025
Averill Park- Bruce A. Fleming Sr., 70, of Greenman Hill Road, Town of Nassau, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, at the Albany Medical Center Hospital after a short illness on Monday, March 24, 2025. Born in Troy, Bruce was the son of the late Howard F. Fleming and Jean E. Robertson Fleming and the beloved husband...
Linda M. Bonesteel
Mar 3, 2025
Sand Lake- Linda M. Bonesteel, 60, a longtime resident of Sand Lake passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025 at the Albany Medical Center Hospital after a long illness.
Born in Brooklyn, Linda was the daughter of the late Salvator Biscotti and the late Claire O’Leary Greene. Linda’s family moved to the Sand Lake area when she was 15. Linda...
Ingrid H. Harrison
Feb 24, 2025
Ingrid H. Harrison, 90, of Lindsborg, KS passed away on February 24, 2025 at Bethany Home in Lindsborg. Ingrid was born on August 07, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Gustave and Marie (Meyer) Hultgren. On September 19, 1959 she married James A. Harrison in Poestenkill, NY.
Ingrid was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church is Salina. She was musician...
Michael W. Hampton
Feb 21, 2025
Look Rensselaer- Michael William Hampton, 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025, at St. Peter’s Hospital after a short illness.
Born and raised in the village of Hammondsport, NY, Michael was the son of the late Elmer and Geraldine Ryan Hampton and the beloved husband of Dianne Walsh-Hampton. Michael embodied an authenticity, integrity, loyalty, gift of gab, and love...
Barbara J. Mosher
Feb 8, 2025
Sand Lake-Barbara J. Mosher, 87, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 8, 2025, after a brief illness.
Born on October 16, 1937, in Yonkers, NY, she was the middle child of five, born to Benjamin Jazwinski and Genevieve (Piekarski) Jazwinski. Barbara often spent summers in upstate New York, where she met and married her...
Craig L. Daniels
Feb 7, 2025
Wynantskill- Craig L. Daniels, 82 of Simmons Road passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at the Albany Medical Center after a brief illness.
Born and raised in the Hoags Corners area of Nassau, Craig was the son of the late Charles R. Daniels and Freida Butcher Daniels. Craig was a graduate of Lebanon High School and had a 30-year career...
Diane L. Tifft
Feb 1, 2025
Averill Park- It is with sorrow we mourn the passing on February 1,2025 of Diane Laura Tifft of Glass Lake. Born in Albany on July 13, 1947, Diane was the daughter of the late Harold C. and Alice Lee Tifft. Diane was a 1965 graduate of the Averill Park High School. Diane continued her education at HVCC graduating with a...
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