Obituaries
Camille Dockstader
May 20, 2025
Camille Dockstader of Cohoes formerly Watervliet, passed away peacefully in her home on May 20, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on September 25, 1960, she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Camille's life was a beautiful testament to faith, love, and service. She was the beloved wife of Glenn Dockstader, and the proud mother to Jason (Rojin) Dockstader,...
Jonathan A. Draper
May 16, 2025
It is with overwhelming sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Jonathan A. Draper, 36, of Colonie, NY, on Friday, May 16, 2025. Born on November 20, 1988, in Santa Ana, CA, Jonathan's sudden departure has left a profound emptiness in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Jonathan is survived by his wife of six years, Gabrielle,...
James J. Oswald Sr.
May 8, 2025
James J. Oswald Sr. of Cohoes died unexpectedly in St. Peter's hospital on May 8th, 2025. Son of the late Antoinett Charles Gaunay Oswald.
James was a talented contractor for Oakwood Builder, Das Mac General Contacting and Intext Construction where he was lovingly referred to as the "VP of operations" in their two-man operation.
Beloved father of James J. Oswald Jr. Additionally...
Karen A. Bouchard
May 4, 2025
Karen A. Bouchard of Troy formally of Watervliet died in Troy on May 4th, 2025. Daughter of the late Edward and Judith Ann Elrott Bouchard.
Karen is survived by her dear friend Dave (Carolyn) Caron of Ravena.
Interment for Karen will be in Oakwood Cemetery Thursday June 12th, 2025, at 10am. Anyone wishing to attend should meet at the Oakwood Avenue entrance...
Janet Lacross
May 4, 2025
Janet LaCross, 91 of Watervliet, New York passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on May 4th, 2025. Janet was a devoted wife of her late husband, Robert Lacross Sr., mother to late Robert Lacross Jr, Kevin LaCross, Sandra Pontari, she is survived by Susan Sisco and Stacey LaCross. Janet devoted her life to her children, 11 grandchildren and great...
Svetlana V. Kessler
May 4, 2025
Our dearest Mama,
Your life was so magnificent that we could write books about it. We have never met anyone who loved life as much as you did. You loved dancing until sunset, working in your garden, always reading, writing and striving to learn new things. How much you loved to travel and explore the world. You loved people and people...
Arthur F. Malinowski
Apr 21, 2025
Arthur F. Malinowski passed away at home on April 21, 2025. Born in Troy, he was a son to the late Anthony J. and Lillian L. Wilcox Malinoski. Arthur is survived by his children Christopher Malinoski, Charles Malinoski, Tasha Webb, Jennifer Malinowski, Michaela Darvoe and his sister Sharon (Tom) Emerson. In addition to his parents, Arthur was predeceased by his...
Beverly J. Sorokey
Mar 15, 2025
Beverly J. Sorokey passed away on March 15th 2025. Loving wife of Gary Sorokey.
Beverly was a retired nurse who loved gardening. She and Gary enjoyed planting in their yard and looked forward to creating a strawberry patch.
Family and friends may visit in the Konicek and Collett Funeral Home LLC., 1855 12th Avenue, Watervliet Monday March 24th from 10:...
Carol Anne Sheehan
Mar 9, 2025
Carol Anne Sheehan, 79, passed away on Sunday, March 9th, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.
Carol Anne was the daughter of the late Shirley and Arnold Carpentier. Loving wife of the late Michael W. Sheehan with whom she shared 50 years of marriage. Survivors include her son, Lawrence Alix, her daughters Diane (David) Bovee and Vicki Lee Sheehan (Patrick Fisk)...
Kenneth M. Place Jr.
Mar 7, 2025
Kenneth Place passed away on March 7th 2025. He was the son of the late Kenneth Place Sr. and Kateri Dunbar Place.
Kenneth was employed by local radio stations for 30 years. He loved various styles of music and videos. He was a devout Catholic and attended mass regularly.
Kenneth is survived by his brother Keith (Michelle) Place, his sisters Kimberly E....
Stefania E. Petursson
Feb 19, 2025
Angels are often disguised as Daughters
Stefania E. Petursson recently of Albany and formerly of Massachusetts passed away unexpectedly in the comfort of her home in Albany on February 19th, 2025. Born in Massachusetts in October of 1991 she was the daughter of Petur and Sheryl Smith Petursson.
Known for her kind and caring nature, Stef will be missed by her family...
Lenita M. Zindle
Feb 14, 2025
Lenita M. Zindle of West Sand Lake died in St. Peter's Hospital peacefully on February 14th 2025. Born in Saratoga she was the daughter of the late Walter Sr. and Hattie Kent Beagle.
Leni was an avid coffee drinker and enjoyed people watching while she drank her morning cup. A talented painter Leni could be found crafting and painting in...
Mildred Walker
Jan 24, 2025
Mildred Walker of Albany died on January 24th, 2025 in Albany Medical Center. She was 63.
Interment for Mildred will be on Thursday February 27, 2025 at 9AM in Oakwood Cemetery in Troy.
Connie Westfall
Jan 20, 2025
Connie Westfall recently of Albany died January 20th in Albany.
Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Troy on Tuesday February 11th at 9am.
Elizabeth Ann Jospehine Inverso
Jan 13, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Jospehine Inverso - Watervliet
Elizabeth Ann Jospehine Inverso formerly of Carondelet Drive Watervliet and recently of Ghent passed away peacefully in Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson on Monday January 13th, 2025. Daughter of the late Joseph and Angelina Siciliano Inverso.
She was preceded in death by her father Joseph in 1971, her mother Angelina in 1999 and her brother Francis...
Wendell Downs
Jan 12, 2025
Wendell Downs of Watervliet died on January 12th, 2025, in Albany Medical Center. He was 68.
Interment for Wendell will be on Thursday February 27, 2025, at 9AM in Oakwood Cemetery in Troy.
Anthony Pentecost
Jan 11, 2025
Anthony Pentecost of Albany died January 11, 2025, in Albany Medical Center in Albany at the age of 69.
Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Troy on Friday March 28, 2025, at 9am.
Timothy J. Hayner
Jan 9, 2025
Hayner, Timothy J. - Watervliet
Timothy J. Hayner of Watervliet passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones following his battle with pancreatic cancer, He was 61. Son of Vera and the late Walter Hayner.
An avid outdoor sportsman Timothy could be found fishing, hunting and competing in archery tournaments. A beloved man of the community, Tim will be remembered...
Cynthia Epstein
Jan 8, 2025
Cynthia Epstein passed away at the age of 60 on January 8th.
Born June 4th, 1964, Cindy was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and worked as a dietary aid at Van Rensselaer Manor. She loved shopping, animals and music.
She is survived by her mother Deloris Hurd (nee Dolan), father Norman Epstein, sons Lee and Michael (Meaghan Hickey) Epstein, grandsons...
Phil Henry
Dec 31, 2024
Henry, Phil - Albany
Phil Henry recently of Albany died in Albany Medical Center on December 31st 2024.
Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Troy on Monday January 27th at 9am.
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