Obituaries
James J. Keenan
Nov 13, 2024
James J. Keenan passed away suddenly on November 13, 2024. Born in 1957, he was the eldest child of the late William M. Keenan and Edwina Ferra Keenan. Jim grew up on the East Side of Troy, with a short stint as an Army brat in Western Germany. A lifelong Troy resident, he attended Troy City Schools, was active in...
Karen M. Noon
Oct 25, 2024
Karen M. Noon, RN, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024, surrounded by her devoted family. Born on March 3, 1942, in Troy, New York, she was the daughter of Vernon T. Hurst and Ruth M. Pillsworth. A graduate of Troy High School and the Henry W. Bishop III Memorial School of Nursing, Karen dedicated her life to caregiving with...
Margaret A. Williams
Oct 18, 2024
Margaret "Peg" Williams, 76 of Troy, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18th, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on January 30, 1948 to the late Frank and Fran Flynn of Troy.
Peg attended Catholic Central High School ('65) and after graduating pursued her passion for helping others through her career as a nurse and in medical records...
Sandra L. McAvoy
Oct 11, 2024
McAvoy, Sandra L. - Troy
Sandra "Sandy" L. McAvoy longtime resident of Troy passed away peacefully while enjoying her final weekend at camp in Middleburgh Friday October 11th, 2024. Daughter of the late Thomas and Helen Owens McAvoy. Longtime soul mate of Jacquelyn R. "Jackie" Goldsmith.
A graduate of Sacred Heart Grammar School and later Troy High School. Sandy was a...
Pamela R. Gillick
Sep 24, 2024
Pamela R. Gillick long time resident of Troy passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 with her loving family by her side. Daughter of the late Joseph and Marjorie Willard - Diduch. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Gillick.
Pamela enjoyed a long career with the Van Rensselaer Manor where she retired following 23 years of service. Pam was an avid...
Ruth L. Bouchey
Sep 5, 2024
Ruth LeBeau Bouchey of Troy, NY passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home in Troy. Ruth was born March 8, 1929 to the late Charles and Catherine LeBeau in East Greenbush.
She was a graduate of Columbia High School and the College of Saint Rose in Albany. She worked briefly for the General Electric...
Paul E. Connally
Aug 27, 2024
Paul Edward “Elmo” Connally, 66, passed away on August 27, 2024. He was born September 3, 1957 in Troy, N.Y. to the late William J. and Rita A. (Farley) Connally. Paul was educated at Sacred Heart Elementary School, and then after graduating from Troy High School, Paul spent the majority of his life living in Florida and Upstate New York....
James J. Conroy Jr.
Aug 14, 2024
September 28, 1947 - August 14, 2024
James "Jim" Conroy was a man whose life was defined by service, love, and dedication to both his family and community. Born as the eldest son of James Conroy and Mary Rose (Bond) in Troy, NY, Jim’s journey through life was marked by countless acts of kindness and leadership that left an indelible mark...
Dolores A. Chagnon
Aug 14, 2024
Dolores A. Chagnon (Welsh) of Rensselaer died in the Van Rensselaer Manor, Troy on August 14th, 2024. She was 96. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Francis Welsh. Beloved wife of the late Richard Chagnon with whom she shared 66 years of marriage.
Dolores enjoyed a long career at Russell Sage College where she worked as a librarian....
Karyl Lynn Meehan
Jul 30, 2024
Karyl Lynn Meehan of Troy entered into rest on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 26, 1953 in Troy to the late John Rosney Sr. and Carol Pendt Rosney. She married the love of her life, Mark Meehan, on September 14, 1974. Devoted mother of Karl (Meghan), Kieran, Kurt, and Kaitlyn Alaxanian...
Edward Vincent Girzone
Jul 27, 2024
Edward Vincent Girzone "Ed," 87, went home to Jesus peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2024 with his devoted wife of sixty years by his side. Ed was the son of the late Peter and Margaret Girzone. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen Girzone, and his seven children who were his pride and joy, and their wonderful spouses: Anna...
Grace Teal
Jun 29, 2024
Ballston Spa - Grace Teal passed away peacefully on June 29, 2024. Grace was the loving wife of John Teal. In addition to her husband, Grace is survived by her daughter Mary Miller, sister Carol (Rick) Stroman, several grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Grace will be remembered fondly by her family and friends.
A Memorial service will be celebrated on July...
Mary M. Sheehy
Jun 16, 2024
Mary M. Sheehy long time resident of Troy passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Sunday June 16th 2024. Daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Riley. Beloved wife of the late Robert Sheehy.
Mary is survived her four nieces Barbara (late Stan) Grovenger, Judy (Eddie) Martin, Pat Ritrovato and Donna Jaques and a...
William Dillard Carragan
Jun 9, 2024
William Dillard Carragan longtime resident of Troy passed away peacefully on June 9th, 2024.
A funeral service will be celebrated for William in the St. George Orthodox Church, 1 St. George Place, Albany on Saturday June 15th, 2024 at 9Am.
A full article featuring William's life is available at Troy physicist and musicologist William Carragan dies at 86 (timesunion.com) <https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/william-carragan-troy-hvcc-obituary-bruckner-19509418.php>
Funeral arrangements were...
John A. "Jack" Countois
May 26, 2024
John A. "Jack" Countois, 83, of Wynantskill, surrounded by his family, was called home to eternal life on May 26. Born and raised in South Troy and later Wynantskill, Jack grew up surrounded by family. In storybook fashion, the Troy High football player married his favorite cheerleader and they spent 63 wonderful years together.
Jack's most proud accomplishment was the...
Melissa L. House-Brown
May 9, 2024
House- Brown, Melissa L. - Troy
Melissa L. House- Brown of Troy passed away suddenly in Albany on May 9th, 2024. Daughter of Barbara Van Arnum and the late Joseph House.
Melissa was a graduate of Catholic Central High School. Following her education, she was employed by Verizon and enjoyed a 30 year long career. Melissa was an avid lover...
Maryalice H. O'Brien-Smith
May 8, 2024
Maryalice (Healy) O'Brien-Smith of Troy and Guilderland, passed away on her 91st birthday, May 8, after a long illness - a true circle of life! Born in Troy, NY, she was the daughter of Francis A. and Loretta (Kavanaugh) Healy. She was salutatorian of Troy High School, Class of 1950. In 1949, Maryalice won a city-wide contest to name the...
Joan Bourgeois
Apr 27, 2024
Joan Bourgeois, 92, of Satellite Beach, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024, at Discovery Village at Melbourne in Florida.
Born on December 8, 1931, Joan was the daughter of the late Robert C. Arnold and Agnes Bessinger Arnold. Joan was a 1949 graduate of Catholic Central High School in Troy, NY. She completed her undergraduate work at College of St....
Eleanor Klein
Apr 25, 2024
Eleanor Klein, 98, passed away on April 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wynantskill, daughter of the late William Kearns and Elizabeth (Hennessey) Kearns and wife of the late Robert J. Klein.Eleanor resided in Troy most of her life. Educated at Sacred Heart School & Catholic Central High School (class of 1944). Eleanor worked at Montgomery Wards in...
F. Paula LaFleur
Mar 12, 2024
LaFleur, F. Paula
Paula LaFleur longtime resident of Troy passed away peacefully in St. Peters Hospice Inn on Tuesday March 12th2024. Daughter of the late William and Patricia Tracey. Beloved wife of the late Rodrick LaFleur.
Paula will be remembered for her generous nature and kind demeanor. Following her career in Albany Memorial Hospital, Paula pursued her interest in hair styling and...
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