Obituaries

CarolLynn M. S. Langley

CarolLynn M. S. Langley

Oct 7, 2023

East Poestenkill- CarolLynn M. S. Langley a longtime resident of East Poestenkill died peacefully at home on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Born on November 13, 1945 in Troy, NY, she was the daughter of the late George P. & Carolyn P. H. Schongar, Jr. and wife of Wilbert Eugene Langley for 60 wonderful years.

Although life was difficult having polio...

Rolenda L. McMaugh

Rolenda L. McMaugh

Oct 4, 2023

Wynantskill- Rolenda L. McMaugh, 78 of Mammoth Spring Road passed quietly away at her beloved home on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Born in Albany, Linda was the daughter of the late Harry and Ruth Proniske Meracle and the beloved wife of the late John E. McMaugh. Linda grew up in East Greenbush and was a graduate of Columbia High School. She worked for...

M. Judith Armlin

M. Judith Armlin

Oct 1, 2023

Averill Park – M. Judith Armlin, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 at age 84 after a long progressive health battle.  Born on June 21, 1939, in Troy, NY, she was the daughter of John J. and Jean M. Eagan of Mechanicville.  Judy grew up in Mechanicville and Stillwater, NY where she met her future husband, Anthony Armlin.  She attended...

Rose Martha Wagar

Rose Martha Wagar

Sep 26, 2023

Poestenkill- Rose Martha Wagar, 96, of Fifty-six Road, Petersburgh, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at the Albany Medical Center Hospital after a short illness. Born in Berlin and a lifelong resident of the area, Martha was the daughter of the late John and Electa Crandall Denue and the beloved wife of the late Archie A. Wagar. Martha was a retired secretary having worked for...

Charles Enderle

Charles Enderle

Sep 24, 2023

Sand Lake- Charles Enderle, 64, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at his family camp in Wilmington, VT. Born in Troy, Charlie was the son of the late Edward and Wilhelmine Grundstein Enderle and the beloved husband of Bridget Boland Enderle. Charlie was raised in Grafton and was a 1977 graduate of Berlin High School where he participated...

Ronald V. Mickel Sr.

Ronald V. Mickel Sr.

Sep 24, 2023

Averill Park- Ronald V. Mickel Sr., 80, of Burden Lake Road, died on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at the Collar City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a time of declining health. Born and raised in Albany, Ron was the son of the late Austin and Minnie Van Buren Mickle and husband of the late Vanita A. Courtock Mickel. Ron attended...

John Stanley Howarth

John Stanley Howarth

Sep 4, 2023

Averill Park- John Stanley Howarth, 68, of Glen Royal Drive passed away suddenly on Monday, September 4, 2023 at St. Peters Hospital in Albany due to complications from heart surgery. Born in Albany and a life long resident of Burden Lake, Stan was the son of the late John Stanley and Lillian Dominski Howarth and the beloved husband to Lorraine Healing...

Dale M. Tschudin

Dale M. Tschudin

Sep 2, 2023

Chatham- Dale M. Tschudin, 80, of White Mills Road passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn with her loving family by her side. Born in Troy, Dale was the daughter of the late Russell Bonesteel and Kathleen Strait Bonesteel and the devoted wife of Romer J. “Jerry” Tschudin. Dale grew up in Wynantskill and...

Robert A. Leggett

Robert A. Leggett

Aug 29, 2023

 

Santa Claus, IN-Robert "Bob" A. Leggett, 98, of Santa Claus Indiana and a former longtime resident of Abbott Drive in Poestenkill, NY passed away on August 29, 2023, in Santa Claus, two months shy of his 99th birthday. Born on November 1, 1924, in Hudson, NY, Bob lived a remarkable life filled with love, adventure, and dedication to his family.Bob was known for his outgoing nature, affable...

Joseph F. Warren Jr.

Joseph F. Warren Jr.

Aug 24, 2023

West Sand Lake- Joseph F. Warren Jr., 88, of Avon Court, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 24, 2023 surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Troy, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph and Mildred Fitzgerald Warren. Joseph married his beloved wife Carol Shelly Warren formerly of Syracuse on August 20, 1960. Together...

Gordon G. Shepard

Gordon G. Shepard

Aug 14, 2023

West Stephentown- Gordon G. Shepard, 85, a lifelong resident of Firetower Road, passed away unexpectedly at the Collar City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Monday, August 14, 2023. Born at home, Gordon was the son of the late Stanley A. and Mildred Salls Shepard and husband of the late Joyce Geerholt Shepard. Gordon worked for the Seagroatt Floral Company, McClintock...

Dale Robin Creech

Dale Robin Creech

Aug 13, 2023

West Sand Lake- Dale Robin Creech, 75, of Brookside Way, passed away at her residence on Sunday, August 13, 2023 surrounded by her family after a long illness. Born in Troy, Robin was the daughter of the late Roland and Ardith Vrooman VanLoan. Robin grew up in East Greenbush and had resided in Averill Park and was educated in those...

Lillian M. Smith

Lillian M. Smith

Aug 11, 2023

Averill Park- Lillian M. Smith, 85, of Orient Ave., died late Friday evening, August 11. 2023 at her residence after a long illness. Born in Glens Falls, Lillian was the daughter of the late William H. and Fredrica Mayo Eggleston and wife of the late Charles W. Smith. Lillian grew up in North Albany and was a graduate of Phillip...

Judith B. Maddalla Dore

Judith B. Maddalla Dore

Aug 8, 2023

Poestenkill- Judith B. Maddalla Dore, 70, of Nel Dore Drive, Wynantskill passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at the Samaritan Hospital after being stricken ill at home. Born in Troy, Judy was the daughter of the late Robert Cedar and Grace Dorr Cedar and wife of Edward V. Dore. Judy grew up in the Averill Park area and...

Ruth Vivian Williams

Ruth Vivian Williams

Jul 23, 2023

Greenwood, SC- Ruth Vivian Williams, 86, of Ridge Road a former resident Dunham Hollow, Rte. 43 Averill Park died on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. Born in Mayfield, NY, Ruth was the daughter of the late Daisy Benson Williams and the wife of the late Owen “Bill” Williams. Ruth resided in Gloversville working in the glove factories, met Bill and were married. They...

Paul E. Albertson

Paul E. Albertson

Jul 20, 2023

Averill Park- Paul E. Albertson,70, of Pikes Pond Road, Town of Nassau, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 20, 2023 with his wife at his side, after a long illness. Born in Queens, NY, Paul was the son of the late Ludmilla Shulgin and Edward T. Albertson. Paul had happy childhood memories of the years he lived with...

Alan Howard Cranston

Alan Howard Cranston

Jul 17, 2023

Alan Howard Cranston, 75 of Liverpool passed away on July 17, 2023.

Al was born very young in Brunswick, NY on Sept 15, 1947 to Harold & Rose (Gressler) Cranston. He grew up on a dairy farm where he learned the meaning of hard work. After graduating from Troy High, he worked for two dairy businesses before being invited to...

Christine M. Bove

Christine M. Bove

Jul 11, 2023

Troy- Christine M. Bove, 73, of Madison Ave. passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at the Albany Medical Center Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Utica and a lifelong resident of Troy, Christine was the daughter of the late Lewis and Agnes Robinson Buck. Prior to her retirement Christine enjoyed a 30-year career at United Parcel Service...

Richard A. Rusin

Richard A. Rusin

Jul 10, 2023

Averill Park- Richard A. Rusin, 83, of Eastern Union Turnpike, Crooked Lake, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 at the Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Richard had been stricken ill on Saturday. Born and raised in Yonkers, Richard was the son of the late John and Emilia Skura Rusin and husband of the late Jacquelyn Jazzo Rusin. Richard taught at...

Holly P. DaLessio

Holly P. DaLessio

Jun 30, 2023

West Sand Lake- Holly P. DaLessio, 74, of Brookside Way, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 at the Van Rensselaer Manor after a brief illness. Born and raised in Cohoes, Holly was the daughter of the late Joseph R. and Rosalie Dillon Garrett Jr. and wife of the late Neil J. DaLessio. Holly was graduate of Keveny Academy and...