2025

Marion A. Riegert died on February 23, 2025 with Mary and Billy Riegert by her side.

She was born in Troy and was the daughter of the late Charles E. Riegert, Sr. and Beatrice Grogan Riegert.

Marion is survived by her nephew, William J. Riegert, Jr. of Mesa, AZ; her niece, Mary (Mimi) E. Riegert of Gansevoort, NY and her sister-in-law, Esther...

2025

Feb 22, 2025

Felix “Phil” Wielewinski, 95, bravely crossed the River Jordan, trumpet in hand, on February 22, 2025.

He was born in Schenectady, NY on January 20th, 1930, the son of the late Paul and Catherine Wielewinski, the youngest of 7 children. 

As a young man, he served in the US Army during the Korean War as the camp bugler, “sleeping in” by mistake...

2025

Antonio Troiano, 73 husband of Angela Maria Troiano (Sposito) of Latham, NY peacefully entered into eternal rest on February 22, 2025 after a challenging battle with cancer. 

Born October 28, 1951 in San Martino Valle Caudina, Italy to the late Alessandro Troiano and Luigia Lanzotti, Antonio (Tony) came to America in 1973 ‘to live the American dream’. In 1977 he met...

Feb 21, 2025

Gail M. Smith, 78, Rexford, NY, passed away on Friday February 21, 2025 at Saratoga Hospital. Born December 10, 1946, in Brooklyn, NY., she was the daughter of the late James A. and Margaret Smith. 

Ms. Smith received both a B.A. and M.S. in Education from SUNY Oneonta and an M.S. in Educational Administration from SUNY Albany. A lifelong educator, Ms....

Feb 21, 2025

Julia E. Costello, 86, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025 at The Glendale Nursing Home. 

Julia was born November 10, 1938 in Albany, the daughter of the late Marion and Katherine (Kwaitkowski) Baranowski. 

Julia is predeceased by her mother-in-law, Susan Costello; and siblings, Joe Baranowski, Hank Baranowski, Mary Toomey and Helen Baranowski.

She is survived by her loving husband Anthony...

2025

Robert L. Coyle, 84, of the Capital District, NY passed away on February 19, 2025 at home. Born on November 28, 1940, he was the son of the late Joseph W. Coyle and Anna Susko Coyle, and brother to the late Joseph Coyle and Anne Mary Geleta. 

Bob honorably served in the US Army National Guard, Signal Corps. 

Bob began his career...

2025

Feb 19, 2025

Patrick A. DeAmelia, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. 

Patrick was born in Albany, NY on March 16th,1940 to the late Patrick P. and Angeline DeAmelia.

He was a proud graduate of the last class of Cathedral Academy and received an Associate’s degree from Hudson Valley Community College. Pat was...

Feb 19, 2025

Warren Duling Hull, Jr.

September 18, 1948 - February 19, 2025

Warren Duling Hull, Jr. (of Voorheesville, NY) passed away peacefully after a courageous three-year battle with cancer, leaving this world on his own terms, surrounded by love. He was a man of honor, strength, and warmth, with a fierce spirit and a kind heart. Born in Cumberland, MD he was the...

Feb 17, 2025

Sharon Lee Currier, 80, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at the Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs, NY

Sharon was born on October 31, 1944, in Watervliet, the cherished daughter of the late Leroy G. and Jeannette I. (LeCuyer) Haver. Throughout her life, she touched the hearts of everyone she met. Sharon dedicated many years to her work...

2025

Sylvia Louise Thompson, affectionately known as “Ms. Sylvie” to many, was born in Cambridge, St. James Parish, Jamaica, West Indies on August 10, 1937 to the late Ritynella Sparks and Wilfred Tinglin. She entered her final resting place on February 17, 2025 in Albany, NY. 

She left Jamaica when she was 30 years old to find a new life in America,...

Feb 16, 2025

Troy- John H. Collegian, 84, died, Sunday, February 16, 2025. Respecting his wishes services will be private. 

John is survived by his sister, Elaine Lunsford of Delaware; his niece, Erica Munch of Zullinger P.A.; his brother, Harry Collegian of Ballston Lake NY; and his nephew, John Lunsford of New Castle, Delaware.

Feb 16, 2025

David John Mongeon, 73, of Colonie, NY, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 16, 2025. 

Born on August 24, 1951 in Rochester, NY to the late John E. and Lucille Mongeon. David was a beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a devoted dog dad to his babies Sabrina, Salem, Sassy, and Sammy.

On August 18, 1984, he...

2025

Watervliet

DONNELLY, ERIKA W. 

Erika Waltraud Penitschka Donnelly, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at her home with her loving family by her side after a short battle with cancer. 

Born in Sternberg Germany on November 12, 1939, to the late Gustav Penitschka and Herta Danhel Penitschka. Erika came to the US in 1950 attended Troy Schools where she excelled...

Feb 15, 2025

Obituary will be posted at a later date. 

Feb 15, 2025

Salva, Bhupinder Singh

Cohoes – Sardar Bhupinder Singh Salva, 73, passed peacefully at Samaritan Hospital in the early morning on February 15, 2025.

Born in New Delhi, India on July 7, 1951, Sardar Bhupinder Singh Salva was the son of Sardar Harbans Singh Salva & Sardarni Harbans Kaur Salva. For the last several years, he has resided in the capital district, and...

Feb 15, 2025

Albany- Michael B. Welch, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Born in Albany he was the son of Michael J Welch. and the late Linda D. Dushane.

Michael loved fishing, fixing everything, working with his hands and taking things apart and putting back together. 

Michael is survived by his daughter Aqquilaa Smith. He is also survived by his siblings...

Feb 15, 2025

Latham-Margaret (Peggy) Dugan, 93, entered into eternal rest on February 15, 2025, at Van Rensselaer Manor. Peggy was the daughter of the late Leroy and Margaret Buzzi Cummings. 

Peggy was a communicant of St. Bonaventure’s Church in Speigletown. She was a devoted and caring nurse at Cohoes Hospital, and Leonard and St. Mary’s Hospitals in Troy. 

Peggy enjoyed vacationing in Cape Cod,...

2025

Gioacchino Longobardi passed away on February 14, 2025, surrounded by family. A dedicated husband of 32 years, musician, conductor, and scholar, he spent his life transcribing and performing the music of the 18th-century Neapolitan masters.

Born in Castellammare di Stabia, near Naples, Gioacchino was the son of a blacksmith and shipyard worker. His father, Giovanni, nurtured his musical talent, acquiring a...