Obituaries

Justine R. Long

Justine R. Long

Sep 25, 2024

Troy- Justine R. Long, 36, of Fifth Ave., passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Born in Medical City, Texas,Justine was the daughter of Rena Hudon Hryckewicz of Latham and the late Marvin Long. Justine was raised in Wells, ME. and was a graduate of Remsen High School. She resided in Rome, NY, for many years before moving to the...

Mark Gregory Grochan

Mark Gregory Grochan

Sep 23, 2024

Stephentown - Mark Gregory Grochan, 74, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Monday, September 23, 2024, with his wife and daughters at his side.

Born in Albany, Mark was the son of the late John V. Grochan Sr., and Claire Schlotterer Grochan and the beloved husband of Beverly Tavares Grochan. He grew up in Nassau and was...

Sally L. Southard

Sally L. Southard

Sep 12, 2024

Sand Lake- Sally L. Southard, 73, of Kipple Road passed away suddenly at the Rosewood Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in East Greenbush on Thursday, September 12, 2024.

Born in Cambridge, NY, Sally was the daughter of the late William Gritman and the late Bernice Conuel and the beloved wife of Bryan L. Southard. Sally was a 1969 graduate of the...

Phyllis A. Henry

Phyllis A. Henry

Sep 4, 2024

Ghent, NY- Phyllis Arvilla Henry, 94, passed away peacefully with loving family on Wednesday,September 4, 2024 at the Ghent Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Ghent, NY, after a time of declining health. Born November 3, 1929 in Pittsfield, MA, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Arvilla Gardner Wolcott and wife of the late William T. Henry who died...

Wendy A. Holser Hijos

Wendy A. Holser Hijos

Sep 3, 2024

Our beloved warrior, Wendy “Tita” Holser Hijos, age 60, passed away on September 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home. After a courageous three-year battle with cancer, Wendy has gone home to be with her Creator. Her time on earth has ended, but her spirit and legacy of strength, positivity, and inspiration lives on.

Wendy's...

Geraldine Adele Waltie Butkus

Geraldine Adele Waltie Butkus

Sep 2, 2024

West Sand Lake-Geraldine Adele Waltie Butkus, “Jerry”, 91, was born on July 1, 1933 in Portland, Oregon and died on September 2, 2024 at the Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center in Troy, NY.

Jerry began the 1st grade in Oregon City where grades 1 – 8 were all in one room with no indoor plumbing. She attended the University of Oregon for...

Conrad H. Lang Jr.

Conrad H. Lang Jr.

Aug 25, 2024

Conrad H. Lang, Jr., age 93, passed away on August 25, 2024 at his residence at Glass Lake, Rensselaer County surrounded by his children. The son of Conrad H. Lang, Sr. and Helene Callahan Lang, he was married to Elizabeth Dickson Lang for 65 years until her passing in 2022.

Connie graduated from Troy High School in 1949, Union College in 1954,...

Jon Craig Surprise

Jon Craig Surprise

Aug 22, 2024

Grafton-Jon Craig Surprise of Grafton passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Troy, Craig was the son of the late John E. and Lois M. Wagner Surprise. Craig resided in Grafton most of his life. He was a graduate of LaSalle Institute and Huson Valley Community College.

Craig had a 37-year career...

Keith A. Houston Sr.

Keith A. Houston Sr.

Aug 18, 2024

Averill Park-It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Keith Alan Houston Sr., 59, who left us on August 18, 2024, at his home in Averill Park, NY.

Keith was born on July 18, 1965, in Pittsfield, MA, to Samuel L. Houston and Rosemary Geerholt Houston. He lived in Stephentown for one year, before the family moved to...

Kristina M. Gordon

Kristina M. Gordon

Aug 17, 2024

Troy- Kristina M. Gordon, 55, of Freeman Ave. passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at her summer residence in Grafton. Born in Denville, New Jersey, Kristina was daughter of the late Francis and Judith Walz Geise and the beloved wife of Michael L. Gordon. Krisina’s family moved to Eagle Mills in the late 1960’s and then to Poestenkill...

Arthur E. Herman Sr.

Arthur E. Herman Sr.

Aug 6, 2024

Sand Lake- Arthur E. Herman Sr., 90, of Lower Bower Road died peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at his residence with his caregiver Maygen Bussing and his daughters at his side. Born in the Town of Berlin, Art was the son of the late George and Elizabeth Dobert Herman. Art was educated in the Averill Park Schools and was...

Wojtek J. Turbiasz

Wojtek J. Turbiasz

Jul 24, 2024

Johnstown- Wojtek J.” Tek” Turbiasz, 48, of Michael Circle, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. 

Born in Wroclaw, Poland, Tek was the son of Jacek and Stasia Bartnik Turbiasz of Averill Park and husband of Tina Quintano Turbiasz of Ravena. Tek moved to the United States in February 1986 with his family where they settled in Averill Park....

Thomas R. May

Thomas R. May

Jul 19, 2024

Averill Park- Thomas R. May, 83, of Rabie Road passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 at the Samaritan Hospital after a long illness. Born and raised in Rensselaer, Tom was the son of the late Joseph A. and Elizabeth Schultz May and husband of Patricia Garcia May. Tom had resided in the Averill Park area for over 60 years....

Nathaniel D. Moss

Nathaniel D. Moss

Jul 17, 2024

Stephentown- Nathaniel D. Moss, 24, of Newton Road passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at the Berkshire Medical Center from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on Sunday July 14 on Lebanon Mountain.

Born on April 17, 2000 in Pittsfield, Nate was the son of Amy Moss Goodermote and for the past 18 years the “son” of Steve Goodermote of...

Wendy R. Zipkin

Wendy R. Zipkin

Jul 8, 2024

Averill Park- Wendy R. Zipkin, 58, of Blue Heron Drive passed away suddenly after a short illness on Monday July 8, 2024 at the Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born in Troy, Wendy was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Cook Speth. Wendy was a lifelong resident of Averill Park and was a 1984 graduate of the Averill Park...

John Samuel MacRoberts

John Samuel MacRoberts

Jul 6, 2024

Stephentown-With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John Samuel MacRoberts of Giles Road on July 6, 2024 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. John led a rich and full life, touching many with his kindness and wisdom. He will be remembered for his unwavering strength, compassionate heart, and love for his family.

 John was born on September 25th, 1943, in Troy,...

Toni Maria Bargy

Toni Maria Bargy

Jun 25, 2024

Troy- Toni Maria Bargy, 63, of Fifth Ave. died suddenly at her residence on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Born in Albany, Toni was the daughter of the late James H. Bargy and Marion Carhart Hayford. Toni grew up in Rensselaer and was a graduate of Rensselaer High School class of 1980. Toni spent most of her life in Rensselaer where...

Edith J. Horton-Beach

Edith J. Horton-Beach

Jun 24, 2024

Averill Park- Edith J. Horton-Beach, 85, of Bon Acre Way was welcomed home to her Lord on Monday, June 24, 2024 after a period of declining health. Born in North Pelham, NY, Edie was the daughter of the late Sven and Violet VanHorne Jansson and wife of the late Lewis D. Horton and Harry W. Beach. Edie’sfamily moved to the...

Douglas J. Anderson

Douglas J. Anderson

Jun 7, 2024

Schodack-Douglas J. Anderson, 72, of Richwood Drive died suddenly on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at his residence.



Born in Troy, Doug was the son of the late George E. and Gertrude A. Fruh Anderson. He grew up in Troy and the family later moved to Sand Lake and Doug graduated from the Averill Park High School Class of 1971. He entered...

Barbara Leavell Smith

Barbara Leavell Smith

May 27, 2024

East Poestenkill- Barbara Leavell Smith (who mostly wrote this obituary) was born in New York City on April 2, 1928, to Hugh Rodman Leavell of Louisville KY and Staunton VA and Barbara Peace Hazard Leavell of Syracuse NY. Barbara passed away suddenly at her residence on May 27, 2024. She grew up in Louisville, spending summers at Cranberry Lake in...