Obituaries
Michael Dennis McLaughlin
Feb 10, 2022
Troy- Michael Dennis “Mike” McLaughlin, 75, a longtime resident of Troy died on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at his daughter’s home after a brief illness. Born in Troy, Mike was the son of the late Daniel F. and Anna M Zampier McLaughlin and the husband to Patricia Martin McLaughlin for 52 years before his passing. Mike was raised in Troy and...
Paul O. Stewart
Feb 6, 2022
Grafton- Paul O. Stewart, 54, of Kautz Hollow Road, Petersburgh, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 6, 2022, surrounded by his loving family after a fierce battle with cancer. Born in Dover, NJ, Paul was the son of the late Clegg and RoseAnn Lepre Stewart and the beloved husband of Beverly Blevins Stewart. Paul graduated from Lenape Valley...
Marjorie “Gail” Avery
Feb 2, 2022
Poestenkill- Marjorie “Gail” Avery, 87, of Tymeson Road, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at the home of her son after a short illness. Born in Troy, Gail was the daughter of the late John and Marjorie Aurelius Tymeson. Gail was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of the Averill Park High School. Gail worked...
Albert A. Hayner
Jan 29, 2022
Averill Park- Albert A. Hayner, 95, of Averill Park, passed into eternal rest at his home on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Albert was the son of the late Arthur and Marie Herman Hayner. He was a loving husband to his late wife, Marilyn D. Hayner for 58 years, and devoted father to three children, Arthur A. Hayner of Averill Park,...
Harold J. Arnold Jr.
Jan 26, 2022
Poestenkill- Harold J. Arnold Jr., 73, of Lynn Road, Averill Park passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at the Albany Medical Center Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Troy, Harold was the son of the late Harold J. and Eva Southard Arnold Sr. Harold attended schools in the East Greenbush School District and had resided in Poestenkill for...
June D. Groat
Jan 23, 2022
West Sand Lake- June D. Groat, 88, of Barnes Road died on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at the Albany Medical Center Hospital after a short illness. Born and raised in Albany, “Grandma June” was the daughter of the late George and Hannah Gillespie Dawson and wife of the late Thomas B. Groat. June and Tom moved to West Sand Lake...
Sandra LaScala
Jan 9, 2022
Averill Park- Sandra LaScala, 74, of Lea Drive passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family after a long illness. Born in Hempstead Long Island, Sandy was the daughter of the late Emil and Veronica Reddy Ries and the beloved wife of Michael J. La Scala. Sandy and Mike moved to the area in...
William C. Link
Jan 9, 2022
Niskayuna/Averill Park- William C. Link, 86, of Glen Eddy a longtime resident of First Dike Road in Averill Park died on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at the Ellis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Schenectady with his wife at his bedside. Born in Hudson, Bill was the son of the late William Clifton and Lillian Lake Link and the beloved husband...
John D. Shoemaker
Jan 6, 2022
West Sand Lake- John D. Shoemaker, 63, of Best Road, died suddenly on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at his residence. Born in Albany John was the son of the late John J. Shoemaker Sr. and Dorothy V. Tillman Lifite. John had a 32-year career with Albany Medical Center where he had been a food service courier. He had retired in...
Robert M. Campano
Jan 4, 2022
Halfmoon- Robert M. Campano, 47, of Halfmoon, New York died January 4, 2022 surrounded by his parents and son. A true warrior, Rob lived his life with strength, courage, optimism, and love every day. He was forever grateful for the gift of life given to him sixteen years ago from his father, a kidney transplant.Born on July 8, 1974 to...
John Anthony Wieboldt
Jan 4, 2022
Troy-John Anthony Wieboldt, 63 of Troy, NY, passed away after a recurring illness on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. John was survived by wife Mona Douaihy, two stepsons, Youssef and Karim and siblings Robert (Marie) Wieboldt , Laurel (Reza) Karimi, Valarie Levay, Harriet (Myer) Gotz, Mavis (Thomas) Korosec, and Kristin (Robert) Adams. He was also survived by many nieces and nephews...
Loren Lee Yerden
Jan 2, 2022
Pleasantdale- Loren Lee Yerden, 61, beloved husband of Kathleen Russo Yerden passed into peace on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.Born in Troy and raised in East Poestenkill, he is the son of Donna Catlin Yerden and the late Kenneth Elwin Yerden.Loren was a graduate of Averill Park High School and Local 7, Plumbers &...
Edith M. Coonradt
Jan 1, 2022
Averill Park- Edith M. Coonradt, 94, of Marcy Ave. passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at the Samaritan Hospital after a brief illness. Born and raised in Stephentown, Edith was the daughter of the late Irving and Lena Kellyhouse Geerholt and was the wife of the late Edward Dobert and Ralph E. Coonradt. Edith moved to Averill Park in...
Edward A. Bielawa
Dec 31, 2021
Averill Park-Edward A. Bielawa, 65, – On December 31, 2021 Ed left us to be reunited with his son Ryan, his parents and two brothers that predeceased him.Ed was the son of the late Eugene and Irene Tartan Bielawa of Nassau and was one of seven siblings. five brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife MaryEllen O’Connell...
Arthur J. Densmore
Dec 16, 2021
Troy- Arthur J. Densmore, 59, of Canal Ave. died on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at his residence after a long illness. Born in Cohoes, Arthur was the son of Charlotte Kimmey (Gary) Winn of Averill Park and the late William J. Densmore. Arthur grew up in Averill Park and was a 1980 graduate of the Averill Park High School. He...
Jeremy R. Kenyon
Dec 15, 2021
Averill Park- Jeremy R. Kenyon, 28, of Grand Way passed from this life on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at the home of his grandmother after a heartbreaking struggle with a drug addiction. Born in Albany, Jeremy was the son of Carl Kenyon of Wynantskill and the late Vickilee Kenyon. Jeremy was a lifelong resident of Averill Park and graduate of...
Joan C. Benesch
Dec 11, 2021
East Nassau- Joan C. Benesch, 90, of Hoag’s Corners Road passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at the home of her son after a long illness. Born in Albany, Joan was the daughter of the late Richard and Charlotte LaBonte Meissner and the wife of Edward P. Benesch. Joan was raised in Rensselaer and served in the US Marine...
Kirstin L. Shoemaker
Dec 11, 2021
Averill Park- Kirstin L. Shoemaker, 49, of Burden Lake Road, passed from this life on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at her residence after a long over 3-year fight with breast cancer. Kirstin was surrounded by loved ones. Born in Albany, Kirstin was the daughter of Sharon Kohler Kretzler of Rensselaer, the late John (JK) Kretzler and the beloved wife of...
Gretchen D. Young
Dec 3, 2021
Wynantskill - Gretchen D. Young, 73, of Worthington Terrace passed away peacefully on Friday, December 3, 2021. Born in Troy on November 12, 1948, Gretchen was the daughter of the late Cyrus and Betsey Beebe Dingman and the wife of 54 years to Craig G. Young. Gretchen was a lifelong resident of the area and attended the Averill Park Schools...
Darrell R. Van Leuven
Nov 23, 2021
East Nassau- Darrell R. Van Leuven, 59, of Hoags Corners Road passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at St. Peters Hospital after a short illness. Born in Albany, Darrell was the son of the late Robert Van Leuven and Ruth Aleschus Warner. Darrell was raised in Rensselaer, West Sand Lake and East Greenbush. He attended the Averill Park High...
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