All Obituaries

Kathleen Casey Mazzrillo (75), of Averill Park, NY, passed away peacefully at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY on February 23rd with Judi and Bobby Paul (her sister and brother- in-law) by her side. She was born on January 9 th , 1951 at St Mary’s Hospital in Troy, NY and graduated from Catholic Central High School Class of 1969. Kathleen was the daughter of the late Wm. Eugene and Eileen (Murray) Casey. Kathleen is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth Mazzrillo Sr, and sister ...

Petersburg- Brenda R. Saunders, 63, of Bly Hollow Rd, passed away on February 21, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Brenda was born on April 13, 1962, in Scranton, PA, to Howard Vanderbogart and Rosemary Geerholt Bradway. She was raised in Taborton, Sand Lake NY and attended Averill Park High School. Brenda will be laid to rest there, next to her siblings Keith Houston and Gail Harte, who passed away, August 2024 and June 2025.  Brenda married her husband, Scott, on ...

Zachary Ian Stemp, of Wynantskill, NY, born February 13, 1981, passed away suddenly at home on February 15, 2026. Zach loved his family and friends fiercely. He had a great sense of humor and brought laughter to everyone around him. He spent his career in construction and was a proud member of the Local 190 union. He had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and for hunting. At home, he was always accompanied by his beloved dog, Lacey Jeanne. He is survived by his loving mother, Barbara ...

My beloved, Mark Kelp, passed away on Friday, February 07, 2026 in the Emergency Room at St. Peter's Hospital, in Albany, NY after a year-long health struggle.   Mark was born on the 8th of June 1964 and was the adopted son of Harold Kelp and Dorothy Radaker Kelp who welcomed him into their home on November 30th 1964 and raised him as their own in Delmar, New York.   Mark graduated from Bethlehem Central High School in 1982, went on to attend college at SUNY Morrisville, and ...

It is with deep sadness that the family of Joan E Michaels announces her passing on February 5, 2026 at the age of 90. Joan was born in Ticonderoga, NY & was one of seven children. She lived in Crown Point, NY until 1969, when she moved to Grafton, NY.  She married the love of her life on May 2, 1970. They bought a home in Poestenkill, NY, where they lived until their passing.   She had six children, he had three & they had two more together, for a family of ...

Audrey C. Simard-Pettit, 29 years, passed away at home in Lansingburgh on January 28, 2026 after a fierce 3-year battle with cancer.  Audrey was born on January 13, 1997 in Troy, NY to Annette (Laurin) and Arthur Simard.  Audrey resided most of her life in Lansingburgh and attended Oakwood Christian School for her elementary days, some of Catholic Central High School and finally became a proud graduate of Lansingburgh High School in 2015.  Audrey loved to bake at home and ...

Roger W. Alley, 77, of Wynantskill, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, at Samaritan Hospital, surrounded by love. Born in Casco, Maine, Roger was the son of the late William Clark Alley and Edna Durling Alley. He was the devoted husband of Joelle McKee Alley and a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Roger proudly served in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1972, where he worked in the Hospital Corps. He took great pride in caring for others and often spoke about ...

Troy-William J. Bennett Jr., 82, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Van Rensselaer Manor surrounded by his family. A lifelong resident of Troy, he was the son of the late William J. Bennett Sr. and Elizabeth Phillips Bennett. Bill was the devoted husband to the late Marilyn Graber Bennett (2006), with whom he shared many wonderful years. From high school sweethearts to raising three children together, Bill truly cherished the time he spent with Marilyn and looked forward to being ...

Pierce M. Hoyt, age 79, passed away suddenly at his home on January 16, 2026. He was born on December 22, 1946, in Haverhill, Massachusetts, and was raised in Bradford, Massachusetts. Pierce attended the University of New Hampshire, where he earned a degree in Geology and Earth Science. He proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard from 1966 to 1970, distinguishing himself aboard the USCGC Sherman (WHEC-720). Following his military service, Pierce worked at Palisades ...

Leanne Malone Conron of Wynantskill died on January 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Leanne was born in Troy on April 26, 1940, the eldest child of Leo and Marguerite (Evers) Malone. She married Francis X. Conron, jr. in 1964 and they were together for more than 52 eventful, happy years until his passing in 2017. They had two daughters, Anne-Marie Malak and Martha Goss, and three grandchildren, Ashleigh Armstrong, Mason Goss, and Andrew Malak. Leanne loved spending time with her ...