All Obituaries

Charles Mcbain, age 79, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on April 21st, 2019 after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. Born on June 16, 1939 Mcbain was a committed resident of Troy, NY. Charles was recognized for his 28 years of hard work and dedication to the Troy Bureau of Sanitation Services. Charles was most proud of being a loyal friend, companion, father, and grandfather. There is nothing he loved more than spending time with his family, watching the horse...

Jay “Rudy” Valentino 68, Born October 4, 1950. On April 16, 2019 from his residence in Valatie, Jay went home to be with the Lord after succumbing to a protracted illness.  He was born in Germany and subsequently orphaned. The orphanage, administrated by the Catholic Church, eventually was able to locate paternal relatives in the United States and “Rudy” was sent to Cohoes, NY to live with his paternal uncle, Frank Valentino, and his wife Theresa, both of whom...

TROY –Ardenia A. Simmons, 93 of Jacob Street, Troy, passed away on Monday April 15, 2019 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by her family.  Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Francesco “Frank” De Mizio and Diamonte De Mizio (née Damiano). She was the loving wife to Pasquale “Patrick” Simmons, who predeceased her in 1987. Ardenia worked as the Campus Life Supervisor for the Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing from 1971-1993. She...

Waterford, NY– Robert E. Delamater, 77, died on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Funeral services will be private. Please visit www.mcloughlinmason.com.  

Gary J. McClure, 75 of Taylor Court passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Troy, he was the son of David McClure and Louise Cocca McClure and beloved husband of Diana Carpentier McClure of Troy. Raised and educated in Troy, he was a graduate of Catholic Central High School, class of 1961.  Gary was a corrections officer with the Rensselaer County Sheriff Department for 35 years. In the late 70’s he was...

Troy –Patricia A. Lyons, 75, joined her loving husband Jim in heaven, on April 8, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Patti was born on July 30, 1943, in North Adams, MA. She was the loving daughter of the late Anthony and Dorothy (Mahoney) Garofano. Raised and educated in Troy, she was a graduate of Tamarac High School and Troy Beauty School. Patti worked as a hair dresser at the Hollywood Beauty Salon in downtown Troy until she and Jim began their family, at which time she...

ORLANDO, FL– Richard A. Folger “Doc”, 66, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Orlando Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.  Born on October 8, 1952 in Lansingburgh, he was the son of the late Ralph E. Folger, Sr. and Jean House Folger. Raised and educated in Troy, he was a graduate of Lansingburgh High School, Hudson Valley Community College and SUNY Albany.  Richard was a program supervisor for the Children’s Home Society of...

James E. LaPosta, Sr., 86, former Speigletown resident, passed away on Friday, April 05, 2019 at The Grand Nursing Facility, Guilderland. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late John J. LaPosta, Sr. and Madeline Cupolo LaPosta and beloved husband of Margaret Garren LaPosta of Clifton Park. Raised and educated in Troy, he was a graduate of LaSalle Institute, class of 1949, Mt. St. Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, Maryland, class of 1954 and SUNY Albany, class of 1963.  James...

Kelly Liberty passed away suddenly after a brief illness on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at her home in Averill Park. Born in Troy, NY on March 2, 1964, she was the daughter of Ellin Reutemann Liberty of Troy NY, and William Liberty of Ocala Fl. She was loving mother of Samantha L. Fisch of Hampton, NH and Jacob Morgan (Jake) Fisch of Troy, NY. Kelly was a graduate of Catholic Central High School in Troy and went on to earn a degree in Graphic Design from the Sage Colleges of Albany. She was...

Watervliet-Christian G. Johansen, 81 passed away on March 26, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Troy, he was the son of Albert Johansen and Camilla Rasmussen Johansen. Christian was an automotive clerk for many years. He is survived by his children Thomas Johansen of Watervliet, Keith (Ruth Scrum) Johansen of Watervliet, Kevin (Regina) Johansen of Greenville and David (Linda) Johansen of Wilton, his step children Tammy (Kevin) Carney and Gerald Stone,...