All Obituaries

Elmer J. Burt, Sr., (Sonny) 91 passed away on March 18, 2023 surrounded by his loving children. Born in Wynantskill, NY on May 3, 1931 to Elsie Goyer Burt and John Alden Burt. Sonny served his country in The United States Army. Early in his life Sonny worked at Manning Paper Mill from there he worked for Millbrook Breads as a truck driver and retired from Freihofer’s Bakery. He and his wife enjoyed their retirement as avid campers. He is predeceased by his loving wife Anne A....

Troy-James J. Donnelly, 67 died March 10, 2023 at Samaritan Hospital. Born in Troy, he was the son to the late William Donnelly and Anna Rossa Donnelly and the husband to the late Deborah Cummings Donnelly. James worked and retired from the Troy Central Schools as a custodian. He is survived by his sister Donna Donnelly, his brother Dennis Donnelly, his children James Donnelly, Jr., Harry Donnelly and Rose Donnelly, his step son Robert Freemantle, his two grandchildren, also survived by...

Carol-Ann Davey 68, passed away suddenly on March,8th 2023. Carol was born on April 28th 1954 in West Point NY, to Harry and Ruth Millard. She enjoyed fishing and hunting as well as spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughter Dawn Harris and her son Jason Davey. Her 3 grandchildren Paige(Kyle)Carroll, Brandon Harris and Alisha Harris. 2 amazing great grandchildren Sakura and Jamie Carroll. Her friend Bill Julien and loving dog Cocoa. She will be missed and loved...

East Greenbush-Winnie Morris Cooper, 96 passed away on February 17, 2023 at the Evergreen Commons Nursing Home. Winnie was born in Brunswick, Georgia, she was the daughter to the late William Morris and Roselle Pouncy Morris and the loving wife to the late Chatman Cooper, he died in 2003. Winnie is survived by her children Edward Samuel Been, Marcella been, Sandra Anthony, Patricia Ward and the late Deborah, her siblings Agnes Gardner and the late Lucille Marsh. Her 11 grandchildren, her 20...

Paul Kessler March 24, 1930 ~ February 17, 2023 (age 92) After a rich and rewarding life of 92 years, on February 17, 2023 Paul Kessler passed away at his home in North Greenbush, NY. Paul was the youngest of 3 children born to Louis and Sadie Kessler, on March 24, 1930 in the Bronx. His dad died on his 9th birthday. He graduated from Aviation HS with a degree in Aviation Mechanics and later in life graduated with an BS from CUNY College. Paul loved his family, friends, the arts, ocean,...

Troy-Linda A. Maloney Powers, 74 passed away peacefully on February 7, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born in Troy; she was the daughter of Beverly Ingalls Maloney and the late Charles Maloney and the loving wife to the late Vincent Powers. Linda was a nurse for the American Red Cross. She is survived by her mother Beverly, her daughter Jessica (Muhammad William) Rodriguez, her son Jason and John Crogan, her grandchildren Zachary Crogan, Nicole Nunez and...

Cecile Stevens, 78 passed away peacefully on February 1, 2023 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn surrounded by her loving family. Cecile was born in Caribou, Maine, she was one of sixteen children and the daughter to the late Adolph Johndro and Annie Page Johndro. Cecile enjoyed playing volleyball, dancing, cooking and baking, doing word find, reading and looking at cards and photos that were sent to her, but most of all she loved spending time with her family. A loving mother who always...

  Evan Christopher Franz, 18, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Albany Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer.  Evan was born on October 13, 2004 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, New York and was raised in Brunswick. He was a senior at Tamarac High School in Troy, New York. A member of the National Honor Society, Student Senate, SADD, Key Club, and Olympics of the Visual Arts, Evan fought his way through recovery from emergency brain...

Rensselaer-Donna J. McShane, 80 died January 18, 2023 at the Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home.  Born in Glens Falls, she was the daughter to the late Kenneth Hayes and Roberta Wilson Hayes.                                                                              Donna is survived by her...

Wynantskill-Donald N. Perrott, 89 passed away on Thursday December 29, 2022 at the Van Rensselaer Manor. Born in Bennington, Vermont, he was the son to the late Reginald V. Perrott and Dorothy Miller Perrott and the loving devoted husband to the late June Watrous Perrott who passed away in 2005. Donald graduated from Lowell Technological Institute with a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering and  from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (R.P.I.) with a Master’s in...