Obituaries

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...

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...