All Obituaries

Kari Vink-Lainas, 52, passed away on September 21, 2023, at home, in Troy.  She died in her sleep, peacefully. Predeceased:  Urve (Edor) Vink-Lainas, mother and Toomas Vink-Lainas, father, and her beloved Jackson. Surviving:   Her companion and love of her life, Shawn Prue, her brother Paul Vink-Lainas and Susan (Eccles) Vink-Lainas; their children, Erik W. Vink-Lainas and wife Jessica (Block) Vink-Lainas and Liisi K. Vink-Lainas.         ...

Sandra (Colello) Gibson, 68, of Averill Park passed away unexpectedly in her home on September 10, 2023. Born in Albany, NY. she was a graduate of Averill Park High School in the class of 1973. Sandra worked several years as a nanny, as well as being a single mom before meeting the love of her life, Jerry. She and her husband owned Gibson’s Bar in the city of Rensselaer for several years where they earned the respect and friendship of many. Before retiring Sandra worked as an account...

David Henry Honsinger, Jr., (1941 - 2023) - Devoted father, loving husband, stalwart brother, good samaritan, and exceptional human being passed away peacefully, with family by his side, at the Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home on September 8th. Though Dave lived and battled with Parkinson’s Disease for nearly 30 years, his illness is not what defined him. A graduate of the LaSalle Institute class of 1958, he was granted a full scholarship to RPI, which he declined in favor of an...

Doreen Leonardo, 79, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2023 at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by loving family. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Doreen was the daughter of the late Clayton Hunter and Genevieve Szymczak. She grew up in the town of New Milford, Pennsylvania with her brother and sister. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Leonardo and mother to the late Michael Wilding. Doreen was educated as a secretary and worked at Mountainview School District. She retired...

Wynantskill-William H. Tymeson, Jr., “Bill”, 77 passed away on August 31, 2023 at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late William H. Tymeson, Sr. and Florence Dorothy Jensen Tymeson and the loving husband to Dale Mullins Tymeson. Bill was an avid New York Yankees Fan, and he enjoyed spending time attending his grandkids activities. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post #1489 in Wynantskill. Bill...

Snyder’s Lake – Donald Huerter died peacefully in his sleep on August 27, 2023. He was born to the late Jacob and Janet “Net” (Fraley) Huerter on July 14, 1943, in Albany. Don was a lifelong resident of Snyder’s Lake, where he lived with his wife of 57 years, Barbara. He is survived by his wife Barbara; son, Donald (Mindy) and daughter, Lisa (William); grandchildren, Tiffany-Hope and Jake Matthew. He was predeceased by his parents, and his brother Jack...

Brian William McCarthy of Rensselaer New York passed away peacefully on August 26, 2023, after a brief battle with liver cancer. He was surrounded by his sons, Brian William McCarthy II and Lane Robert McCarthy.  Brian was born on September 9, 1945  in Troy, New York to Irish immigrants, Charles and Marion McCarthy. He attended Catholic Central High School where he met his ex-wife, Carol Catone and began his family. Brian was known as a social, fun and charismatic man. He enjoyed...

Barbara Jane Butler, lovingly known as Barb, peacefully passed away on August 25, 2023, at the age of 76 in Troy, NY. She was born on January 26, 1947, in Pt. Pleasant, NJ. Barb courageously battled cancer before finding solace in the arms of Jesus. Barb's calling in life was caring for the residents of Van Rensselaer Manor nursing home. She achieved her LPN and took great joy in treating each resident with dignity, love, and a big dose of her wonderful sense of humor. It is truly...

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 Alicia M Rizzo passed away on August 7, 2023 in the comfort of her home surrounded by loving family and friends after a long and hard fought battle with Metastatic Breast Cancer Alicia was born in Albany on February 19, 1969 to John McLean and Virginia McLean Alicia retired from the Guilderland Central School District in 2021 after serving as the Principal of Lynnwood Elementary School for 11 years In addition to her mother and father, she is survived by her children Nolan John...