Obituaries

Patricia A. McLaughlin

Patricia A. McLaughlin

Jan 24, 2024

Latham – Patricia A. "Pat" McLaughlin, 71, of Troy N.Y. died on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at her daughter’s home after a brief illness. 

Born in Troy, Pat was the daughter of the late Edward F. and Doris R. Martin. Pat was predeceased by her husband Michael McLaughlin of whom she was married to for 52 years before his passing in...

Catherine D. Henderson

Catherine D. Henderson

Jan 22, 2024

East Nassau- Catherine “Katie” D. Henderson, 48, of Dunham Hollow Road passed away peacefully on Monday, January 22, 2024 at Samaritan Hospital surrounded by her loving family.



Born in Albany, Catherine was the daughter of Russell Pratt and Jill Sterling Pratt of Averill Park and wife and best friend for over 29 years to Andre A. Henderson. Catherine grew up in...

William J. Saul Jr.

William J. Saul Jr.

Jan 20, 2024

East Nassau- William J. Saul Jr., 79, of East Nassau, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2024 at the Stratton VA Hospital in Albany following a short illness.



Born in Albany, December 28, 1944, William was the son of the late William Saul Sr. and Ruth Lanigan Saul and the beloved husband for over 22 years to Janet Schiller Saul. William and...

Sharon L. Burridge

Sharon L. Burridge

Jan 3, 2024

Brunswick- Sharon L. Burridge, 71, of Grange Road died on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at the Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Born in Ossining, NY, Sharon was the daughter of the late William E. and Norma E. Myers Crocker and wife of Bruce A. Burridge. Sharon was raised and educated in Ossining and had resided in the Capital District for 38...

Paul E. Mardon

Paul E. Mardon

Jan 1, 2024

Sand Lake – Paul E. Mardon, 82, of Mosher Road passed away at his residence on Monday, January 1, 2024.  

Born in Yonkers, N.Y., Paul was the son of Arthur L., Sr. and Mildred Laun Mardon.  Paul resided in Sand Lake for most of his life and was a graduate of Averill Park High School.  After graduating, Paul served in...

Thomas F. Ostrander

Thomas F. Ostrander

Jan 1, 2024

Poestenkill- Thomas F. Ostrander, 78, of Willow Lane passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 at the Albany Medical Center after a long illness. Born in Troy, Tom was the son of the late Everett and May Loomis Ostrander and the beloved husband of Victoria Mosher Ostrander. Tom grew up in Watervliet and served in the Army from 1968 until his Honorable...

Kay E. Reese

Kay E. Reese

Dec 30, 2023

West Sand Lake- Kay E. Reese, 77, of Rte. 150 passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 30, 2023 after a brief illness.

Born in Elmira, NY on January 4, 1946, Kay was the daughter of the late Howard and Isabel Hatch. Kay was retired from the NYS Tax Department where she rose through the ranks, after graduating from Russell Sage College with...

Margaret V. Brunswick

Margaret V. Brunswick

Dec 29, 2023

Troy- Margaret V. “Ginny” Brunswick, 97, of the Eddy Heritage House a longtime resident of Tsatsawassa Lake Road, East Nassau passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023. Born and raised in Albany, Ginny was the daughter of the late Harold and Lillian Sweeney Legg and wife of the late Jack T. Brunswick. Ginny had resided on Tsatsawassa Lake Road from 1981-...

Patricia M. Walsh

Patricia M. Walsh

Dec 23, 2023

Sand Lake- Patricia Marie Walsh of Sand Lake, beloved sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at her home on her mountain of Taborton.

Born in Yonkers, NY, daughter of the late Francis and Estelle Piekarski Walsh, Patricia lived in Yonkers until she was sixteen. At that time, her parents moved her from her city life to the quiet of the upstate...

Kevin P. Miller

Kevin P. Miller

Dec 21, 2023

East Nassau- Kevin P. Miller, 66, of Uphams Corners Road passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at his residence with his wife Sandy at his side. Born in Albany, Kevin was the son of the late John and Ruth Miller and husband of Sandra Jones Miller. Kevin was raised in Rensselaer and had a career as a Press Operator...

Robert M. Work

Robert M. Work

Dec 20, 2023

East Nassau- Robert M. Work, 93, of Radley Road, Averill Park passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at his residence with his wife at his side. Born in Buffalo, NY, Robert was the son of the late Millard H. and Dorothea M. Roth Work and the beloved husband for 71 years to Jean A. Wilber Work. Bob was a 1948...

Madeline D. Henrikson

Madeline D. Henrikson

Dec 15, 2023

Poestenkill-Madeline D. Henrikson, 90, of Rte. 66 Wynantskill peacefully passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at the Van Rensselaer Manor after a long illness. Born in Troy, Madeline was the daughter of the late Elmer and Indiana Bickford Jones and the beloved wife of Ronald W. Henrikson.

Madeline grew up in Berlin and had resided in Poestenkill for many...

Rudolph “Rudy” Jahn Sr.

Rudolph “Rudy” Jahn Sr.

Dec 12, 2023

Goode, VA- Rudolph “Rudy” Jahn Sr. of Hunting Lane, a longtime resident of Hoags Corners, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Lynchburg General Hospital after a period of failing health. Rudy was born in Brooklyn, NY the son of the late Erhart and Mildred Simerick Jahn. As an infant his family moved to the Hoags Corners area where he remained until 2012 when he relocated to Virginia....

Thomas Grange Simons VI

Thomas Grange Simons VI

Dec 9, 2023

We are heartbroken to announce the death of Thomas Grange Simons VI, affectionately known as Rovie. He passed away at his home in Taborton, New York, at the age of 64. 

Rovie was born on February 7, 1959, in Mount Vernon, New York, to Thomas Grange Simons V and Janice Marie Smyth Simons. He attended Eastchester High School and completed...

Harry Matthew Houser IV

Harry Matthew Houser IV

Dec 2, 2023

Averill Park- Harry Matthew Houser IV, 53, of Clearview Road died suddenly at his residence on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Born in Troy, Harry was the son of Joyce Crandall Houser of VA, and the late Harry M. Houser III and was the husband of Darcy Herman Houser for 19 years. Harry was raised in Averill Park and was a 1988 graduate of...

Madeline L. VanBuren

Madeline L. VanBuren

Nov 15, 2023

North Greenbush- Madeline L. VanBuren, 91, of Bloomingrove Senior Housing passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Troy Madeline was the daughter of the late Joseph and Madeline DeSina House and the beloved wife of the late Neil VanBuren Sr. After her marriage Madeline resided in Poestenkill 1960-1974 where...

John S. Mattimore

John S. Mattimore

Nov 5, 2023

North Greenbush- John S. “Jack” Mattimore, 93, of Zelenke Drive passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at St. Peters Hospital surrounded by family. Born and raised in North Adams MA., Jack was the son of the late John and Charlotte Swan Mattimore and the devoted husband of the late Betty Arnold Mattimore. Following their marriage in 1956, Jack lived in Averill Park before settling in No. Greenbush. Jack...

Shelly A. Smith

Shelly A. Smith

Oct 27, 2023

Stephentown- Shelly A. Smith, 56, of Horse Heaven Road, East Nassau, passed away suddenly at her residence on Friday, October 27, 2023. Born in Troy, Shelly was the daughter of Emery Maddocks of Poestenkill and the late Marlene Film Maddocks and the wife of Bruce B. Smith. Shelly grew up in Poestenkill attended the Averill Park Schools and had resided in...

Donna C. Winters

Donna C. Winters

Oct 15, 2023

West Sand Lake- Donna C. Winters, 71, of Rte. 150 passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at the Samaritan Hospital after a long illness. Born in Troy, Donna was the daughter of the late Laverne C. and Doris B. Miller Dobert and the beloved wife of Francis E. Winters Jr. Donna grew up on Bott Lane in Brunswick and...

June N. Satterwhite

June N. Satterwhite

Oct 7, 2023

New Baltimore- June N. Satterwhite, 75 of Tower Road Ext., passed away at her home on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at her residence after a long illness. Born in Troy, June was the daughter of the late Fred and Lucy Green Herman and wife of the late Thomas L. Satterwhite. June grew up in Taborton, Sand Lake and was a 1966 graduate of...