All Obituaries

Rensselaer - Wilma J. (Billie) Wendell DuFour, beloved wife of the late Raymond A. DuFour, Sr. died on Tuesday, June, 2, 2020 at St. Peter's Hospital Albany with her loving family at her side. Born in Wynantskill she was the daughter of the late Chester, Sr. and Jessie Horton Wendell. Survivors include her son, Raymond DuFour, Jr. (Patricia) and grandson, Chester DuFour.  She was predeceased by her sisters, Mae and Patricia Wendell, Beatrice Miller, Betty Catlin, Jennette Goyer,...

Altamont - Amy B. Donlon, 66, of Western Ave died Tuesday, June 02, 2020, at her residence after a brief illness. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Lois M. Mesnig Brearton and James E. Brearton. Amy was a graduate of Marylrose Academy High School in Albany, Boston College, Magna cum Laude and received her Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from Boston University.  She was an Occupational Therapist for the CP Center in Albany and later for BOCES, retiring in...

Troy - Francis W. Hogan, Sr., 93, died Monday, June 1, 2020, at St. Peter's Hospice Inn Albany after a brief  illness. Born in Troy, he was son of the late Francis Hogan and Emma French Hogan and husband of the late Joan Lindeman Hogan and Ellen Nelson Hogan. He had resided in Troy and Albany all his life.  Frank  was employed as a truck driver for Railway Express and a bus driver for CDTA and SUNY for several years retiring 10 years ago. He was a Navy veteran of World...

Wynantskill - Marjorie E. McDonough Flynn, 101, died Sunday, May 31,2020 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, VT during the 1918 Pandemic, she was the daughter of James McDonough and Mary Lee McDonough  and the wife of the late Charles F. Flynn, Sr.   She had resided in Wynantskill, NY for the last 70 years and was a graduate of Granville, NY High School and  SUNY Plattsburgh, class of 1939.  At SUNY, she put herself through...

Poestenkill - Edward ‘Sonny’ Claren, 94,  died Thursday,  May 28, 2020, at Van Rensselaer Manor after a brief illness. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Edward George Claren and Jessie Mulson Claren and husband for 30 years of the late Regina Kennedy Claren. He had resided in Poestenkill most of his life.  Devoted father and friend to all who knew him. He would always put a smile on your face with his quick-witted retorts or by singing his favorite...

Brunswick - Francesco 'Frank' J. Milazzo, 81, of Cloverlawn Road died Thursday, May 28, 2020, at his residence after a brief  illness with his family by his side. Born in Endicott, NY, he was son of the late Vito Milazzo and Angela Guardi and husband for 55  years of Carol Brown Milazzo. He had resided in Brunswick since 1970.  Frank was the head purchaser for Grand Union for 40 years retiring in 1993 and a veteran of the United States Army. Survivors in addition to...

North Greenbush - Joan A McHargue, 70, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at her daughter’s residence in North Greenbush after a long illness. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John James O'Hanlon and Frances Armatage O'Hanlon. She was raised in Albany and Troy,  resided in North Greenbush for 45 years and was a graduate of Troy High School and attended Hudson Valley Community College.  Joan was employed for 30+ years with various departments in New York...

North Greenbush - Phyllis M. Yule, 82, died Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Van Rensselaer Manor after a brief  illness. Born in Utica, NY, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Yule and Philomena  Rossi Yule. She had resided in the Utica area all her life and was a graduate of Utica Catholic Academy. Phyllis worked in the accounting department of F.X. Matt Brewing Company in Utica for many years and later at ACS.   She enjoyed traveling and going to flea markets. ...

Troy - On Friday, May 22, 2020, Phillip W. Reynolds passed at his residence away at the age of 71 after a long illness.  Born in Troy, he was son of the late George B. Reynolds and Edwena Loffts Reynolds. He resided in the Troy area all his life and was a graduate of Troy High School. He received his BA degree in History and Government from St. Lawrence University in Canton NY. After graduation, Phil began his teaching career with the sixth grade of the Troy City School District,...

Averill Park - James “Jim” G. McCormick Sr., 79 of Averill Park, NY, passed away suddenly and entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at Samaritan Hospital. Born in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late John M. McCormick and Mildred Mahar McCormick and beloved husband of 55 years to Reita Joyce McMeel McCormick. Jim was raised in Castleton, NY where he attended Maple Hill High School and fell in love with the game of basketball. Jim furthered his education at...