All Obituaries

Hernando Beach, FL - Edward J. Kehn, Jr., 66, passed away on Sunday April 7, 2024 at his home in Hernando Beach, Florida, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Ed was born in Troy, NY on May 7, 1957 to Edward, Sr. and Maureen Kehn. He grew up in Poestenkill where the neighbors on Saddle Hill Road endured listening to his many hours of playing the drums. He was a 1976 graduate of Averill Park High School where he played football and basketball. Ed was a true music enthusiast....

Troy - Marie E. (Guilana) Margosian, 94, died Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center after a brief illness. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Peter Guilana and Maria Pujolar Guilana and wife of the late Edward  Margosian. She was a lifelong resident of Troy.  Marie taught at Troy Public School 18 for 32 years, retiring in 1984.  Prior to that, from 1956-57 she taught at the US Air Force Dependent School in Bordeaux, France. She was a member...

Troy - Prentiss J. Hastings, 75, died suddenly Monday, April 15, 2024. Born in Troy, he was son of the late Donald W. Hastings and Isabel G. Prentiss Hastings.  He was a resident of Cohoes and Troy all his life and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Hamilton College and his Master's from the University of Buffalo.  Prentiss was a Federal Grant Coordinator for Paul G. VanBuskirk and Associates and later an accountant for New York State.   He was a prolific reader and...

Mary F. Lonz Bechand, 93, died Monday, April 15, 2024, at Van Rensselaer Manor after a long  illness. Born in Troy, she was daughter of the late Patrick Lonz and Mary Marzinsky Lonz and wife of the late William Bechand. She had resided in the Troy and North Greenbush areas all her life and on Winter Street Extension for many years. Mary attended Troy Public School 10 and Troy High School.  Mary was a seamstress for Tiny Town Togs in Troy for over 20 years.   She was a...

Rensselaer -  David Raymond Kinerson was born on January 14, 1949 in Newport, NH.  At age 75 on April 9th, 2024 with a train ticket in his left front shirt pocket, David Kinerson boarded the Express Steam train headed toward heaven. David was the son of Laura Adelle (Hall) and Charles Folsom Kinerson.  David's mother referred to David, during the first six months, as "Chief Rain In The Pants." David is survived by his devoted, loving wife, June E. Kinerson and...

Albany - Ruth Anne VanAmburgh, passed away at the age of 50, on April 8, 2024. Born on Sept 26th, 1973, in Albany NY, to Edward and Sally (Campbell) VanAmburgh. Ruth was raised in North Greenbush and educated in the Averill Park School District graduating in 1992. She was a graduate of Hudson Valley Community College and received her Bachelor of Nursing Degree from Samaritan School of Nursing. Ruth enjoyed her nursing career including her time as a traveling nurse. Predeceased by her...

Stephentown - Scott E. Nissen, 49, died suddenly Saturday, April 6, 2024 in Stephentown. Born in Troy, he was son of Janet Matt Hultz and the late Edward Nissen and husband of Stephanie Carll Melendez. He had resided in Rensselaer County all his life and was a graduate of Troy High School.  Scott was a Direct Support Professional for Living Resources.   He was an avid video gamer and loved his dog DeeDee, dad jokes, and Sci-Fi.      Survivors in addition to his...

Wynantskill - Charlene A. Gilooly, 73, died Friday, April 5, 2024, at St. Peter's Hospital  after a brief illness. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Donald J. Baker and Bertha M. LaHut Baker and wife for 51 years of Richard Michael  Gilooly, Sr. She was a lifelong resident of Troy and Wynantskill and a graduate of Catholic Central High School. Charlene was an executive staff member for the Senate leaders office of the NYS Senate for over 35 years retiring in...

View the funeral service for Alexander S. Holcomb from April 9, 2024. Brunswick - Alexander S. Holcomb, 23, died Thursday, April 04, 2024, at St. Peter's Hospital after a hard fought battle with lymphoma.  Born in Troy, he was the son of Shane J. Holcomb and Cynthia Moore Holcomb. He was a lifelong resident of Brunswick and was a graduate of Averill Park High School, attended Albany College of Pharmacy and earned his Associate’s degree from Hudson Valley Community College in...

Brunswick - Carol A. Film Lawless, 89, died suddenly Sunday, March 31, 2024, at her residence. Born in Troy, she was daughter of the late Elmer Film, Sr. and Mae C. Hook Film and wife of the late James W. Lawless. She had resided in Brunswick all her life and was a graduate of Troy High School.  Carol was a clerk for the Troy Insurance Agency for 30 years and later for the maintenance department at RPI.    She loved square dancing and was a member of the Tamarac Twirlers,...