Obituaries

Michael J. Warner

Michael J. Warner

Aug 9, 2022

Halfmoon- Michael J. Warner, 30, of Lape Road died suddenly at his residence on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Born in Troy, Michael was the son of Karen A. Fryer Warner of Rexford and Michael L. (the late Lori) Warner of East Greenbush. Michael grew up in Schodack and North Carolina where he graduated high school before moving back to the...

Charles H. “Chick” Smyth Jr.

Charles H. “Chick” Smyth Jr.

Aug 4, 2022

Averill Park-Charles H. “Chick” Smyth Jr., 86, of Rte. 43, left for his last hunt on Thursday, August 4, 2022 after a time of failing health. Born in Troy, Chick was the son of the late Charles H. and Mildred Gundrum Smyth Sr. and husband of the late Paulette Hoffman Smyth. Chick was a lifelong resident of the area and...

Shirley F. Kinney

Shirley F. Kinney

Jul 26, 2022

Sand Lake- Shirley F. Kinney, 96, of Windmill Way, Taborton, died on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at her residence after a short illness. Born in Gloversville, NY, Shirley was the daughter of the late Everett and Pauline Simek Hoag and wife of the late David W. Kinney. Shirley was raised and educated in Gloversville and after her marriage eventually settled...

Elizabeth Dickson Lang

Elizabeth Dickson Lang

Jul 22, 2022

Averill Park-Elizabeth Dickson Lang, 87, wife of the Honorable Conrad H. Lang, Jr., of Glass Lake entered eternal life on July 22, 2022 after a valiant 2-year health battle. She was the daughter of the late Harvey Dickson and Elizabeth Moulton Dickson of Troy. "Bette" was born in Troy, attended Troy High School and graduated from Russell Sage College in 1956....

James E. Radley

James E. Radley

Jul 22, 2022

Averill Park- James E. Radley, 38, of Radley Road died on Friday July 22, 2022 at the Samaritan Hospital. Born in Pittsfield, MA, Jim was the son of Leslie E. Radley and the late Frances Alessi Radley. Jim was a lifelong resident of the area was educated in the Averill Park Schools and was a graduate of the Averill Park...

Robert Thomas Bondi

Robert Thomas Bondi

Jul 21, 2022

Averill Park- Robert Thomas Bondi, 68, of Garner Road died suddenly at his home on July 21, 2022. Born in Troy, Bob was the beloved husband of Linda Charland Bondi. He was predeceased by his parents, Paul B. and Mary Ann Maiello Bondi, and was also predeceased by an infant brother. He grew up in Latham and was a 1972...

Ronald L. “Jake” Jacobs

Ronald L. “Jake” Jacobs

Jul 21, 2022

Grafton- Ronald L. “Jake” Jacobs of Blueberry Ridge Road died on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany after a short illness. Born in Hagerstown, MD, Jake was the son of the late Clayton and Juanita Davis Jacobs and husband of Robin Jones Jacobs. Jake grew up and was educated in Hagerstown then entered the...

Stephen E. Winne

Stephen E. Winne

Jul 18, 2022

​West Stephentown- Stephen E. Winne, 65, of South Road, packed up his fishing gear for the last time on Monday July 18, 2022 and went to that forever fishing spot. Stephen had been a patient at Samaritan Hospital and had been fighting a longtime illness. Born in Albany, Stephen was the son of the late Eugene R. and Donna M....

Thomas J. Lemner

Thomas J. Lemner

Jul 12, 2022

Poestenkill- Thomas J. Lemner, 79, of Snyder’s Corners Road, died on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a long illness. Born in Troy, Tom was the son of the late Joseph F. and Stasia V. Grygatis Lemner.  Tom was a lifelong resident of Poestenkill and was educated in the Troy Schools where he was a...

Elizabeth A. Ricciardi

Elizabeth A. Ricciardi

Jul 10, 2022

Averill Park- Elizabeth A. Ricciardi, 89, of Averill Park passed into eternal life at her residence on Sunday July 10, 2022. Born in New York and a resident of Averill Park, Betty was the beloved wife of the late Angelo D. Ricciardi. Betty was a communicant of St. Henry’s Church and the church choir. She was active in the Sand...

Gary J. Wieland

Gary J. Wieland

Jul 4, 2022

Averill Park- Gary J. Wieland, 68, of Bon Acre Way passed away suddenly on Monday, July 4, 2022 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy after being stricken at his camp at Methodist Farm on Crooked Lake. Born in Cortlandt, NY, Gary was the son of the late Walter and Catherine Kaczor Wieland and the beloved husband of Kim Ann Kingsbury. Gary...

Karen A. Slavin

Karen A. Slavin

Jun 28, 2022

Petersburgh- Karen A. Slavin, 75, of Varville Road passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Hudson Shores Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a short illness. Born and raised in Troy, Karen was the daughter of the late James J. and Anna M. Buckley Snay Sr. and the beloved wife of Edwin Slavin. Karen was a graduate of Catholic...

Louis J. McGovern

Louis J. McGovern

Jun 25, 2022

Averill Park- Louis J. McGovern, 94, of Old Rte. 66 died on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at the Slate Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Granville, NY after a short illness. Born in Troy and a longtime resident of Green Island, Lou was the son of the late William and Jennie Smith McGovern. Lou had resided in Green Island and...

Charles F. Dickinson

Charles F. Dickinson

Jun 24, 2022

Poestenkill- Charles F. Dickinson, 87, of Main Street, died on Friday, June 24, 2022 at his residence after a time of declining health. Born and raised in Elmira, NY, Charlie was the son of the late Charles L. and Nanadiline Fulford Dickinson and husband of Joyce Craver Bubie-Dickinson. Charlie served in the Army during Korea and then had a 5-year...

Judith M. Geise

Judith M. Geise

Jun 23, 2022

Poestenkill- Judith M. Geise, 75, of Plank Road died on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at her residence after a year long illness. Born and raised in Troy, Judy was the daughter of the late Paul and Madeline Seymour Walz II and the wife of the late Francis L. Geise. Judy was a graduate of Catholic Central and earned her LPN...

Denise Widmer

Denise Widmer

Jun 16, 2022

Denise Widmer of Winter Haven, Fla., previously of Troy, NY passed away in Albany, NY on June 16, 2022.  Denise was predeceased by her husband of nearly 65 years, Kurt, two sisters and one brother.  She is survived by son, Roland Widmer, daughters Marilyn Widmer and Heidi (David) Yetto, grandchildren, Christopher (Danielle) Widmer, Allison Ogden, Justin Yetto, and Katelynn Meppen,...

Melinda S. Hart

Melinda S. Hart

Jun 14, 2022

Sand Lake- Melinda S. Hart, 63, of Taborton Road, died suddenly at her residence on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Born in Manhattan, Melinda was the daughter of the late Martin and Clare Green Himan and was the wife of Gary M. Hart. Melinda retired from the US Postal Service where she had been a distribution clerk. She and Gary had...

Kirk F. Daniels

Kirk F. Daniels

Jun 7, 2022

East Nassau- Kirk F. Daniels, 72, of Gardner Hill Road, died on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at St. Peters Hospital after a short illness. Born in Troy, Kirk was the son of the late Charles R. and Frieda M. Butcher Daniels and the husband of Helen Sniffen Daniels. Kirk was raised in the Hoags Corners area and was a graduate...

Margeorie M. Hixon

Margeorie M. Hixon

Jun 3, 2022

Sand Lake- Margeorie M. Hixon, 90, formerly of Bauer Road, died at Van Rensselaer Manor on June 3, 2022 after a long Illness. Born in 1932 in Williston Park, NY, Margeorie was the daughter of George and Mary Montgomery Don Botterill, both Scottish emigres. Growing up on Long Island, Margeorie lost her mother when she was very young, but made...

Helen T. Moquin

Helen T. Moquin

May 14, 2022

Poestenkill- Helen T. Moquin, 92, a longtime resident of Davis Drive and most recently the Van Rensselaer Manor died on Saturday May 14, 2022 at the Manor after a brief illness. Born in West Rutland, VT., Helen was the daughter of the late Peter and MaryAnna Cecot Razanousky and the wife of the late Donald H. Moquin. Helen’s family moved...