All Obituaries

Troy – Judith Lee (Hennan) Armstrong, 82, of Beechwood Apartments, died at home on Saturday, February 6, 2021, after her decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease was brought to a merciful conclusion. Her passing was swift and pain-free and she died surrounded by dear friends and family. Born in Lynn, MA, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Marjorie (Clinch) Hennan. She graduated from Lynn Classical High School with what would become a lifelong love of theater. Her...

West Sand Lake - Sandra Ann Shaver Young Stevens, 81, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland, after several years of declining health. Born in Troy on January 11, 1940, she was daughter of the late Quentin E. Shaver and Doris Gardner Shaver and widow of the late Forrest Stevens. She had resided in the West Sand Lake area most of her life and was a 1958 graduate of Averill Park High School. When her children were young, Sandy was involved with the...

Leesburg, FL - James (Jimmy) M. Campbell, 63 passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 after a long struggle with cancer. Jimmy will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 40 years, Anne; his daughter, Christina (James) Rebhun. His pride and so much joy grandchildren, Mackenzie, Madison, David and Delaney. Survivors in addition to his wife, daughter and grandchildren include: his brother, Thomas (Fran) Campbell; his sisters, Susan (Gerald) Wait, Bonnie (Bob) Saceric and Linda Beaudoin (Daren...

Waterford - Thomas Jay Kilcullen, 63, died peacefully Saturday, June 5, 2021, after a long illness. Born in Ticonderoga, NY, he was son of the late Thomas John Kilcullen and Elizabeth Ruth Dobert Kilcullen and former husband of Barbara Kilcullen of Waterford. He was raised in Averill Park and was a graduate of Averill Park High School, Hudson Valley Community College class of 1975 and Southern Vermont College where he earned his Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice in 1979.  For the...

Troy - Joan Rosalie (LaFrenier) Porcelli, died on Friday, June 4, 2021 after a long illness. She was 89 years old. She was the daughter of Joseph A. and Olivia (Filkin) LaFrenier. Born in Troy, N.Y.   Joan lived an incredible life, filled with deep friendships, adventure and love. Joan grew up in Lansingburgh, N.Y. She graduated from Lansingburgh High School and Russell Sage College where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree. She used her degree to serve as an Executive...

Troy - Bernard C. Peters Jr., 66, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born in Troy, he was son of the late Bernard C. Peters Sr. and Theresa Naples Peters and his stepmother, Lucille LaLima Peters. He had resided in Troy all his life and was proud of attending LaSalle Institute and Hudson Valley Community College.  Bernie was a valued employee of National Grid for 39 years.   He will be fondly remembered as a Capital...

Pittstown - Kathryn E. Ives VanWert, 93, died Monday surrounded by her family, May 31, 2021, at her residence after a long illness. Born in Poestenkill, she was daughter of the late Morris W. Ives and Ethel Chase Ives and wife of the late Edward J. VanWert.  She was raised in Poestenkill, resided in Brunswick and, for over 30 years, in Pittstown and was a graduate of Troy High School and Mildred Elley School in Albany. Kathryn was the financial secretary for Hope United Methodist...

North Greenbush - Claire McLaughlin, 78, of  Eastwyck Circle died Sunday, May 23, 2021, at her residence. Born and raised in Troy, she was daughter of the late James J. Doyle and Wilda  (Lee) Doyle. Claire resided most of her life in Pittsfield and Dalton, MA and recently moved to North Greenbush. She was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and St. Luke's Hospital of Nursing Claire was a registered nurse at the Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA for over 40...

Brunswick - Lucille Marie Cunningham McGrady, 95, of Eagle Mills died Saturday, May 22, 2021. Born in Troy, she was daughter of the late Raymond Henry Cunningham and Mary E. Cummiskey Cunningham and wife of the late Donald Francis McGrady, Sr who passed in 1988.  She was a graduate of Catholic Central High School in 1945 and Mildred Elley Business School. Lucille worked in the Business Office as a Service Representative for the former New York Telephone Company where she met her...

Wynantskill - David A. Snyder, Sr. , 78, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital after a long illness. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Philip and Ann (Fus) Snyder. He is predeceased by his brother, Phil. Dave was the owner and operator of Walter Snyder Printer, Inc. in Troy, for all his adult life. He was well regarded among his peers. After slowing down a bit, Dave enjoyed fishing and boating on Lake George. He and his wife Emogene enjoyed wintering...