Obituaries
Ruby Rochelle Stasiak
Nov 20, 2020
Ruby Rochelle Sherseth Stasiak, 42, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on November 20, 2020. Born on February 3, 1978, in Minneapolis MN, Ruby was many things- wife, mother, daughter, sister, musician, and United States Marine. However, her defining attribute was her kindness. She never held a grudge, always saw the good in others and, above all,...
Irene G. Dayton
Nov 16, 2020
Irene Gail Dayton Troy – Irene Gail “Fitz” Dayton passed away surrounded by her loving family on November 16, 2020. Daughter of the late Gerald and Geraldine Fitzgerald and loving wife of the late Paul “Brad” Dayton. Irene graduated from Catholic Central High School and retired from the Samaritan Hospital where she worked as a lab secretary. Irene enjoyed cooking,...
Denise Castanon
Nov 14, 2020
Denise Castanon Albany – Denise Castanon, 53, resided in Albany NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Born in the Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Gilberto Castanon and Delia Collazo. She is the mother of three children, Joseph Tapia, Derek Penn, and Kristopher Castanon whom she loved deeply and unconditionally. Also surviving are her...
Thomas W. Nelson
Nov 9, 2020
Thomas W. Nelson Wynantskill – Thomas W. Nelson passed away on November 9th, 2020. Tom was a graduate of the University of San Francisco and earned a M.S. from SUNY, Albany. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy stationed on the USS John S. McCain DL 3, serving on the Formosa Patrol in 1956. Tom retired from Emma Willard...
Edward D. Hussey
Nov 6, 2020
Edward D. Hussey Cohoes – Edward D. Hussey passed away on November 6, 2020. Son of the late Paul J. Hussey and Sandra J. Gleason Martin. Survivors include his children Colin E. (Xainna Sun) Hussey, Erin (Rodrigo) Calderon; siblings, Christine Martin, Nancy Whitman and Paul Hussey; brother in-law Kevin Martin. Edward is survived by five grandchildren, William and Waylon Hussey...
Michael F. Ryan
Oct 26, 2020
Michael F. Ryan Cohoes - Michael F. Ryan died suddenly on Monday, October 26, 2020. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Geraldine Boswell and Vincent Ryan Sr. and was the beloved husband of the late Karen Jensen Ryan who passed away on October 23rd, 2020. Michael is survived by his siblings: Colleen (Peter) Storrings, Peg Ryan,...
Karen E. Ryan
Oct 23, 2020
Cohoes – Karen E. Ryan passed away peacefully on October 23, 2020. Born in Troy, Karen was the daughter of Catherine Herrington Jensen and the late Donald H. Jensen and was the cherished wife of the late Michael F. Ryan who passed away on October 26, 2020. In addition to her mother, Karen is survived by her siblings Cathy (Richard,...
Colleen F. Purcell
Oct 22, 2020
Colleen F. Purcell Troy – Colleen F. Purcell passed away on October 22, 2020 following a brief illness. Daughter of the late Edward and Eleanor Simmons Purcell, Colleen is survived by her siblings Kevin Purcell of Troy, NY and Mary Anne Purcell and her partner Susan Goldfischer of Hudson, Mass; nephews, Seth Stone of Glenmont, NY and Shawn Purcell of...
George S. Sitterly
Oct 10, 2020
George S. Sitterly Troy - George S. Sitterly passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on October 10, 2020. George was the son of the late Joseph and Edna Sitterly. Devoted brother of Joseph (Loretta) Sitterly, Peter (Brenda) Sitterly, Marie (late Patrick) Brooks. Rose (late Edward) Morrison; loving uncle of Sherry, Joe, John, Pete, Lana and Scott....
Margaret A. Sprague
Sep 30, 2020
Margaret “Peggy” Sprague, at age 88, passed away on September 30, 2020, after a long illness. Born in Southampton, N.Y., on August 12, 1932, Peggy grew up in Watervliet, N.Y., attending St. Brigid’s School and Catholic Central High School. She worked for NYS Higher Education Services Corporation, retiring in 1997. Peggy was a devout Catholic, an avid reader, and enjoyed...
Roger Warren Leadley
Sep 26, 2020
Roger W. Leadley, 87, formerly of Lake Pleasant, NY, passed away at his new home in Jay, NY on Sep 26, 2020. He was in his recliner chair watching a romantic film with his daughter Nicole nearby. Roger was born in Staten Island, NY to John Henry and Anna Leadley in September of 1933. During his youth in Staten Island...
Eleanor Denver Sullivan
Sep 18, 2020
Eleanor D. Sullivan Troy – Eleanor d. Sullivan, 94, formally of Watervliet and Dewitt, New York, passed away peacefully in her home on September 18th. Eleanor was born in Syracuse to the late Mary and Charles Denver. She was truly beloved and will forever be in our hearts.
William R. Fisher
Sep 13, 2020
William R. Fisher Troy -William R. Fisher, lifelong resident of Troy died on Sunday with his loving family at his side. William was son of the Late George and Mary Fisher and beloved husband to Mary Ellen Fisher. William owned and operated his own landscaping company, JC Landscaping and General Contracting. He will be remembered by his friends at the...
Alice A. Grober
Sep 12, 2020
Alice A. Grober Wynantskill- Alice A Grober passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 12th ,2020. Daughter of the late Daniel and Edwidge Leveshque Borden and beloved wife of the late John J. Grober. Alice is the loving mother of Marilyn (Clifford) Halpin , Alice (Rick) O’Brien and grandmother of Taylor and Danielle Halpin and Steven and Christine...
LeiLani Amalia Ortiz
Sep 6, 2020
LeiLani A. Ortiz Albany LeiLani A. Ortiz, 12 days old, returned to her heavenly home. LeiLani was the daughter of Luis and Tiffany Ortiz. LeiLani also leaves behind two brothers, Julius and Joelle Ortiz, her sister Catalaya Ortiz; her grandparents Kim Dinsmore, David Winchell and Theresa Madera. Great granddaughter of Lillian Madera and Bruce and Barbara Dinsmore. All services will...
Norma J. Brennan
Aug 30, 2020
Norma J. Brennan Green Island – Norma J. Brennan passed away peacefully, at home, on August 30, 2020. Daughter of the late Harry and Jennie Loveland Arnold and devoted wife of John J. Brennan, Norma resided in Green Island for the past 64 years. Norma was a parishioner of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and active in the Rosary...
Lorraine M. Alecia
Aug 24, 2020
Lorain M. (McInerney) Alecia Lorain M. Alecia age 50 of Watervliet NY began her new journey with the angels on Monday August 24th, 2020. She had succumbed to respiratory arrest. Lorain was born on December 27th,1969 in Dublin Ireland to Mary (Phelan) & Michael McInerney. She was the youngest of four children. Lorain finished school and went on to receive...
Anne T. Leadley
Aug 19, 2020
Anne Teresa (Flannery) (Wise) Leadley passed away peacefully at her home in the early evening of Wednesday, August 19, 2020 with her be-loved husband Ronald “Ron” E. Leadley, her son Darren “Ned” Wise, and step-daughter Laura (Leadley) Perkins at her side. Her determined and courageous two and one-half year battle with cancer had finally ended. Other immediate family members Anne...
Robert F. Mero
Aug 15, 2020
Robert f. Mero Sr. passed away peacefully August 15th, 2020. Robert was the son of the late William and Nina Lutey Mero and husband of the late Peggyjean Walizer Mero who passed away on July 6th, 2020. Robert was the father of 8 children, Nina Gagnon, Robert F Mero Jr., George T Mero, Glen C Mero, Michael J Mero, the...
Peggy-Jean Ann Mero
Jul 6, 2020
Peggy-Jean Ann Mero (Walizer) passed suddenly on July 6, 2020. Daughter of the late Glen and Edna Wilcox Walizer, Peggy-Jean is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Robert F Mero Sr. Peggy-Jean was a loving mother to her 8 children, Nina Gagnon, Robert F Mero Jr., George T Mero, Glen C Mero, Michael J Mero, the late Shane...
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