Obituaries
Geraldine Adele Waltie Butkus
Sep 2, 2024
West Sand Lake-Geraldine Adele Waltie Butkus, “Jerry”, 91, was born on July 1, 1933 in Portland, Oregon and died on September 2, 2024 at the Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center in Troy, NY.
Jerry began the 1st grade in Oregon City where grades 1 – 8 were all in one room with no indoor plumbing. She attended the University of Oregon for...
Conrad H. Lang Jr.
Aug 25, 2024
Conrad H. Lang, Jr., age 93, passed away on August 25, 2024 at his residence at Glass Lake, Rensselaer County surrounded by his children. The son of Conrad H. Lang, Sr. and Helene Callahan Lang, he was married to Elizabeth Dickson Lang for 65 years until her passing in 2022.
Connie graduated from Troy High School in 1949, Union College in 1954,...
Jon Craig Surprise
Aug 22, 2024
Grafton-Jon Craig Surprise of Grafton passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Troy, Craig was the son of the late John E. and Lois M. Wagner Surprise. Craig resided in Grafton most of his life. He was a graduate of LaSalle Institute and Huson Valley Community College.
Craig had a 37-year career...
Keith A. Houston Sr.
Aug 18, 2024
Averill Park-It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Keith Alan Houston Sr., 59, who left us on August 18, 2024, at his home in Averill Park, NY.
Keith was born on July 18, 1965, in Pittsfield, MA, to Samuel L. Houston and Rosemary Geerholt Houston. He lived in Stephentown for one year, before the family moved to...
Kristina M. Gordon
Aug 17, 2024
Troy- Kristina M. Gordon, 55, of Freeman Ave. passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at her summer residence in Grafton. Born in Denville, New Jersey, Kristina was daughter of the late Francis and Judith Walz Geise and the beloved wife of Michael L. Gordon. Krisina’s family moved to Eagle Mills in the late 1960’s and then to Poestenkill...
Arthur E. Herman Sr.
Aug 6, 2024
Sand Lake- Arthur E. Herman Sr., 90, of Lower Bower Road died peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at his residence with his caregiver Maygen Bussing and his daughters at his side. Born in the Town of Berlin, Art was the son of the late George and Elizabeth Dobert Herman. Art was educated in the Averill Park Schools and was...
Wojtek J. Turbiasz
Jul 24, 2024
Johnstown- Wojtek J.” Tek” Turbiasz, 48, of Michael Circle, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Born in Wroclaw, Poland, Tek was the son of Jacek and Stasia Bartnik Turbiasz of Averill Park and husband of Tina Quintano Turbiasz of Ravena. Tek moved to the United States in February 1986 with his family where they settled in Averill Park....
Thomas R. May
Jul 19, 2024
Averill Park- Thomas R. May, 83, of Rabie Road passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 at the Samaritan Hospital after a long illness. Born and raised in Rensselaer, Tom was the son of the late Joseph A. and Elizabeth Schultz May and husband of Patricia Garcia May. Tom had resided in the Averill Park area for over 60 years....
Nathaniel D. Moss
Jul 17, 2024
Stephentown- Nathaniel D. Moss, 24, of Newton Road passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at the Berkshire Medical Center from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on Sunday July 14 on Lebanon Mountain.
Born on April 17, 2000 in Pittsfield, Nate was the son of Amy Moss Goodermote and for the past 18 years the “son” of Steve Goodermote of...
Wendy R. Zipkin
Jul 8, 2024
Averill Park- Wendy R. Zipkin, 58, of Blue Heron Drive passed away suddenly after a short illness on Monday July 8, 2024 at the Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born in Troy, Wendy was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Cook Speth. Wendy was a lifelong resident of Averill Park and was a 1984 graduate of the Averill Park...
John Samuel MacRoberts
Jul 6, 2024
Stephentown-With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John Samuel MacRoberts of Giles Road on July 6, 2024 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. John led a rich and full life, touching many with his kindness and wisdom. He will be remembered for his unwavering strength, compassionate heart, and love for his family.
John was born on September 25th, 1943, in Troy,...
Toni Maria Bargy
Jun 25, 2024
Troy- Toni Maria Bargy, 63, of Fifth Ave. died suddenly at her residence on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Born in Albany, Toni was the daughter of the late James H. Bargy and Marion Carhart Hayford. Toni grew up in Rensselaer and was a graduate of Rensselaer High School class of 1980. Toni spent most of her life in Rensselaer where...
Edith J. Horton-Beach
Jun 24, 2024
Averill Park- Edith J. Horton-Beach, 85, of Bon Acre Way was welcomed home to her Lord on Monday, June 24, 2024 after a period of declining health. Born in North Pelham, NY, Edie was the daughter of the late Sven and Violet VanHorne Jansson and wife of the late Lewis D. Horton and Harry W. Beach. Edie’sfamily moved to the...
Douglas J. Anderson
Jun 7, 2024
Schodack-Douglas J. Anderson, 72, of Richwood Drive died suddenly on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at his residence.
Born in Troy, Doug was the son of the late George E. and Gertrude A. Fruh Anderson. He grew up in Troy and the family later moved to Sand Lake and Doug graduated from the Averill Park High School Class of 1971. He entered...
Barbara Leavell Smith
May 27, 2024
East Poestenkill- Barbara Leavell Smith (who mostly wrote this obituary) was born in New York City on April 2, 1928, to Hugh Rodman Leavell of Louisville KY and Staunton VA and Barbara Peace Hazard Leavell of Syracuse NY. Barbara passed away suddenly at her residence on May 27, 2024. She grew up in Louisville, spending summers at Cranberry Lake in...
Leo B. Chamberlain
May 25, 2024
Averill Park - Leo B. Chamberlain, 90, a longtime resident of Pikes Pond, died suddenly on Saturday May 25, 2024 at Van Rensselaer Manor.
Born in Troy, Leo was the son of the late Michael and Elva (Campbell) Chamberlain and the devoted husband of Helen (Karins) Chamberlain. Leo was raised in Wynantskill, and was a proud graduate of both LaSalle High...
Ilse A. Grant
May 23, 2024
West Stephentown- Ilse A. Grant, 99, of South Road, Averill Park, died on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at the Riverside Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Castleton after a brief illness.
Born on May 13, 1925 in Montevideo Uruguay, South America, Ilse was the daughter of the late Theodore and Edith Meisen Baumann. The Baumann family came to the US in 1927 settling in...
Brenda E. Shoemaker
May 8, 2024
North Greenbush- Brenda E. Shoemaker, 70, of Zelenke Drive, passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 with family at her side after a long illness. Born in North Adams, MA Brenda was the daughter of the late John S. and Betty Arnold Mattimore and the beloved wife of Ronald Shoemaker. Brenda moved to New York with her...
Charles W. Plunkett Jr.
May 7, 2024
Averill Park- Charles W. Plunkett Jr., 66, of Rte. 43, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Albany Medical Center Hospital after a long illness.
Born in Troy, Chuck was the son of the late Charles W. and Irene Kelly Plunkett and the husband of the late Arlene Schillinger Plunkett, his high school sweetheart. Chuck grew up in Troy and...
MaryJo DeFilippis
May 3, 2024
Nassau- MaryJo DeFilippis, 80, of Nassau Averill Park Road died on Friday, May 3, 2023 at her residence after a long illness.
Born in Glens Falls, MaryJo was the daughter of the late Horace M. and Lucinda Madelyn Ormsby Baker, step daughter of the late Mary Jane Miller Baker and the beloved wife of the late Francis K. DeFilippis. MaryJo grew up in...
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