All Obituaries

Kathryn “Kathy” A. (Lagitch) Fredricks, 76, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Glens Falls Hospital. Kathryn was born in Troy, the daughter of the late John A. Lagitch Sr. and Helen (Dooley) Fredricks and the loving wife of the late Raymond G. Fredricks Sr.  She was a graduate of Catholic Central High School, class of 1962 and retired from Hudson Valley Community College as the Automotive Service Education Program Coordinator.  Kathy is survived by her three sons,...

Troy- Diana Teresa Torpey, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 27, 2020 at her home in Troy. A lifelong resident of Troy, she was a graduate of Catholic High School. She enjoyed spending time with her beloved family, cooking, and gardening. Diana was a communicant of St. Patrick’s Church, Troy. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years. Edward Torpey, and her parents, Daniel and Mildred Callahan. After raising her two sons, she worked for New York...

Troy-John Anthony (Jack) Tracey, “Pop”.   He passed away May 28, 2020 at 84 years old. He was the husband of 61 years to Josephine (JoAnn) Daum Tracey. The son of John A and Sally Burns Tracey.  Jack and JoAnn lived for over 55 years in the Albia section of Troy, where they raised their family of 6 children. Jack attended Troy Catholic Schools and Cortland State College. He was an Army Veteran serving honorably during the Korean War (53-56) where he had great...

Troy-George LaBrake, 72, passed away on May 25, 2020 from complication from COVID-19 at the Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville. Born in Niskayuna, he was the son of the late George LaBrake and Glenna Martin LaBrake. George graduated from Troy High School. He owned and operated George LaBrake Used Cars, on Hoosick Street in Troy for many years. He is survived by his siblings Ramona (the late Vincent Patneaude) Sunkes, David (Robin) LaBrake and Donna (Charles) Buscema, also survived...

Troy - Margaret M. Corrigan “Peggy”, 88, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2020 at Van Rensselaer Manor of issues unrelated to Covid 19. She was born on June 7, 1931 in Snyders Corners to the late William Corrigan and Elizabeth Leffler Corrigan. She was predeceased by her sisters, Elizabeth Gelina and Helen Wright. She moved to Troy at age 16 after her mom passed away suddenly. Peggy and her dad, Poppy Corrigan, began their lifelong residence with her sister Helen and Jack...

Lansingburgh-It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Dad & (Papa) David J. Large, 80, on May 21, 2020 at Van Rensselaer Manor with his loving Daughter by his side due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Born on June 25th, 1939 in Troy. He was the Son of late George W. and Dorothy (Garret) Large of Troy & Husband of the late Shirley A. (Wattendorf) Large of Lansingburgh. A graduate of Troy High School class '57 &...

Lansingburgh - Benjamin “Benny” Gowie, 59 passed away on May 20, 2020. Born and raised in Troy, He was the son of Mary Lou Kulka Gowie and the late Orville Gowie. Benny was the owner operator of Big Daddy’s Bar for many years, he enjoyed going to Saratoga Race Track, playing golf, most of all he loved his family and many friends. Benny is survived by his mother Mary Lou Gowie, his children Brenda Kennedy (Eric Cocco), Travis Gowie (Melissa) and Jessica King, his nine...

Troy-Ann Marie Mazur, 79 passed away on May 20, 2020 at Samaritan Hospital. Born in Troy, she was the daughter to the late Nicholas DeSapio and Anna Patti DeSapio and the loving wife of the late Edward Mazur. Ann is survived by her sister Emily Thomas. In addition to her husband Edward, she was predeceased by her daughter Ann Marie Crepin, her siblings Nicholas DeSapio, Joseph DeSapio, William DeSapio, Joan Bury and Anthony DeSapio. There will be no calling hours and a graveside service for...

Albany-John J. Flynn, Jr., 53 died May 14, 2020. Survived by his family and friends. Funeral services will be private. Online condolences please visit www.mcloughlinmason.com.

Troy-Anne Marie Clemente, 86, passed away in Fort Myers, Florida on May 5, 2020. Born on June 30, 1933 in Oswego, New York, Anne was the second child of the late Edmund and Mildred Corbett. In the mid-1940s, Anne moved with her family to Troy, New York, where she lived for the remainder of her life. She was an avid swimmer, painter, gardener, and cooking enthusiast. Anne was also a parishioner of St. Augustine’s Church in Lansingburgh, New York for over 62 years. A long-time lover of...