All Obituaries

Joyce M. Nealand, 58 passed away on June 14, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Troy, she was the daughter to the late Harry Hull, Sr. and Cecelia Moore Hull and the loving wife to William Nealand. In addition to her husband William, Joyce is survived by her siblings Harry Hull, Jr., (Kathy) of Troy, Kathleen Johnson (Jay) of South Carolina, Maggie Martell (Patrick Harrington) of Grafton, her nephews Butchie (Martina), Keith, Joey (Chelsea) and Matthew, her great...

Troy–Michael J. McCormick 57, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday June 12, 2019. Born and raised in Troy, he was the son to the late Daniel McCormick and Julia Champitto McCormick and the loving husband to Karen Popson McCormick. Michael graduated from Troy High School, he worked for over thirty years at Owens Corning in Delmar, retiring in 2017. Michael was an avid bowler, and golfer, he was a Miami Dolphins and Oakland A’s fan, he was a member of the Lansingburgh...

Troy–Theresa E. Martin, 53 passed away at St. Peter’s Hospice surrounded by her loving family on May 30, 2019. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Martin and Patricia Russell Martin. Theresa is survived by her son, Joseph Martin (Cindy Bodah), her brothers Bob (Gloria) Gilbert, Thomas “Red” (Pam) Martin and Dean Martin.  Theresa was predeceased by her two sons, Zack Martin and Eric Martin. Family and friends are invited and may call on...

Henry R. Reiser, Sr., passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Eddy Memorial surrounded by his loving family. Born in Brooklyn on August 28, 1932, he was the son of the late Harold Reiser and Madeline Jacobsen Reiser and the loving husband to the late Eleanor Keevern Reiser, she passed in 2007. Raised in Troy, Henry graduated from Troy High School, He served proudly in the United States Air Force, during the Korean War, serving from 1952 to 1956. Henry worked and retired from Norton Company...

Albany–Raquel Joy Williams died May 17, 2019. Calling Hours on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 from 9 to 10 am with prayer service at McLoughlin & Mason Funeral Home, 8 109th Street, Troy, New York 12182. Burial will be private. Please visit www.mcloughlinmason.com.

Mark L. Pelland, born February 29, 1956, died unexpectedly at home on May 17, 2019. He was the son of Albert Pelland and Barbara (Foster) Pelland. Mark was born in Springfield, Ma.,, but grew up and lived in Troy. At the time of his death he lived in Lansingburgh. Mark was employed by TruckPro in Albany as a salesperson. He was a devoted NHRA fan and member, often traveling to races in New Jersey, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Florida and always enjoyed walking through the pits to look...

Carlo Valenti, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 16, 2019 at Van Rensselaer Manor with his family by his side. Born in Troy on January 6, 1925, he was the son of the late Carmen Valenti and Michaelena Sargese Valenti and the loving husband to the late Agnes Pluckrose Valenti, they were married 63 years. Carlo served proudly in The United States Marine Corps serving in the 5th Marine Division, Company B, 28th regiment, he fought in Guam and Iwo Jima during World War II, Carlo...

William L. Crosier, Jr., “Billy” 54 passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 15, 2019. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late William Crosier, Sr. and Rosemary Ellsworth Crosier. Billy enjoyed concerts in the park and playing cards with his friends, he like to read, draw, music, riding his bike, long walks with his dogs, and loved food. Billy lived a simple and humble life, he loved his siblings and many friends, especially enjoying family gatherings. Billy is survived by...

Cohoes-Gardner I. Haff, 96, of Cohoes, passed away peacefully on May 9 at Ellis Hospital with family by his side. Born on October 1, 1922, in Amsterdam to the late Walter and Ethel Rogers Haff, Gardner graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam in 1941. After working in Mohawk Carpet Mills for a short time, he went through the General Electric Apprentice Toolmaker course in Schenectady. After finishing, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps during World War II and served for two...

Wynantskill – Brian D. Vohnoutka, 57, passed away on May 6, 2019 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Edward J. Vohnoutka Sr and the late Joyce Partridge Vohnoutka. In addition to his wife Suzanne, he is survived by a brother Edward (Marcie) Vohnoutka Jr, a sister Darlene (Wayne) Wanko, two sons Douglas Vohnoutka and Thomas Vohnoutka, two step children Courtney Ryan and Jeffrey Ryan and his granddaughter Aliyah. He was predeceased by a...