Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
James A. Saunders
Nov 13, 2021
Berlin- James A. Saunders, 65, of Old State Rte. 22 passed away on Saturday morning November 13, 2021 at his home with his wife Carol and his niece Laura at his side. Born in Troy, Jim was the son of the late Murry R. “Zip” and Edna Weaver Saunders and the husband of 42 years to Carol Walters Saunders. Jim...
Alfred A. “Al” McCarthy Jr
Nov 10, 2021
Averill Park- Alfred A. “Al” McCarthy Jr., 93 of Eastern Union Turnpike passed at his residence on Wednesday November 10, 2021 with his wife and daughter at his side. Born in Milford, CT. Al was the son of the late Alfred A. and Catherine Larkin McCarthy and the beloved husband of Judith Powell McCarthy. Al was raised and educated in...
Mary E. Carlson
Nov 8, 2021
Wildwood, Florida – Mary E. Carlson, 78, of Wildwood and a longtime resident of West Sand Lake, NY, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2021 following a long illness.Mary was born on October 31, 1943 in Gloversville and was the daughter of the late Howard and Beverly Manzer Flint and wife of the late Robert E. Carlson for 54 years....
Ernest J. “Hanzie” Maier Jr.
Nov 6, 2021
Marana, AZ- Ernest J. “Hanzie” Maier Jr., 63, of West Oatman Road, died suddenly at his residence on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Born in Troy, Hanzie was the son of the late Ernest and Margaret Kelly Maier Sr. and husband of the late Judy M. Spallane Maier. Hanzie was raised in the area of Burden Lake and spent most of...
Robert J. Peake
Oct 28, 2021
Averill Park-Robert “Bob” Joseph Peake, 63, of Averill Park, NY, peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at home surrounded by family. Bob Peake is survived by his wife Cathy (Parete) Peake and his son Martin Peake. He is also survived by his brother Terrance (David Ray) Peake, many brother and sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews.Bob Peake was born at...
Jason E. Baldauf
Oct 24, 2021
West Sand Lake – Jason E. Baldauf, 40, of Best Road died suddenly on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at his residence. Born in Troy, Jason was the son of Edward J. Baldauf of West Sand Lake and the late Patricia A. Culnan Baldauf. Jason had resided in the Sand Lake area most of his life. He had a love for...
Paul M. Rogers
Oct 21, 2021
Averill Park- Paul M. Rogers, 47, of Burden Lake Road passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at his residence surrounded by family and friends after an extended illness. Born in Albany, Paul was the beloved son of Joseph C. and Diana J. Sheehan Rogers of Myrtle Beach, SC. Paul grew up in the Town of Nassau and was a...
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