All Obituaries

Our beloved sister Paula Ann Ligato entered into eternal peace on Friday January 22, 2021 of Covid 19. Paula was born on July 10th, 1958. She joins her predeceased father Dominick and recently deceased mother Constance Ligato. She leaves behind her sister Theresa (Terry) Magur, brothers Charles Ligato, Very Rev. Anthony Ligato, nephews James (Amy) Magur, Christian Magur, and great nieces Stella and Piper Magur whom she loved so much and her dear friends Donata Klersy and Joan Flanigan. She...

David E. Golden, 85 formerly of Waterford passed away on Thursday January 14, 2021. Born in Troy, he was the son of John Golden and Amelia Hussey Golden and the loving husband to Joan Michon Golden. David attended Lansingburgh Schools, he proudly served in the United States Navy from 1953 to 1956. He worked for Manning Paper Company in Green Island as a machinist retiring after 33 years of service.   He was former member of the U.S. Power Squadron (Mohawk-Hudson Chapter), a member of...

 Shirley Ann O’Neil, 85, passed away on January 10, 2021 in Troy, New York. She was born July 6, 1935 in Troy, New York, the only child to her late parents Millard and Alma (Smith) Lee. Shirley is a graduate of Catholic Central High School (54) and received her BS in Education from The College of Saint Rose. Shirley had a long teaching career with the Lansingburgh School District and retired after 35 years of service. She had maintained close contact with her network of friends...

 Emma F. (Cody) Curley, passed away on January 7, 2021, surrounded by her loving children.  She resided in Speigletown and most recently Heritage House.  Emma enjoyed the many years she spent working as a crossing guard in Troy because she loved spending time in her community.  She loved sweets and enjoyed watching The Price is Right and Wheel of Fortune.  Emma was always laughing, smiling, and enjoying her tea.  She loved to sing, “One Day at a...

Troy-Lisa M. Tracy, 55 formerly of Saratoga Springs, died January 3, 2021 at Diamond Hill Nursing Home. Born in Troy, she was the biological daughter of Patricia Fogarty and Hap Halligan and the adopted daughter to Sally and Howard Tracy. Lisa was a beautiful, kind and caring person, who loved precious moments. Lisa is survived by her mother Sally Tracy and father Howard Tracy, her siblings Shannon Fogarty, Terry Gibson, Sherry Thayer, Barbara Baker, Nancy Dooley, Anthony Tracy, Tommy...

It is with great sorrow to announce the passing of Constance Case Ligato on December 29th, 2020 at the age of 90. She was predeceased by her husband Dominick Ligato. Connie was the daughter of Theresa and Frederick Case Sr. She leaves behind her children Theresa (Terry) Magur, Charles Ligato, Paula Ligato, and Very Rev. Anthony Ligato, her grandsons James Magur Jr. (Amy), Christian Magur, great granddaughters Stella and Piper Magur. Sister of Fred Case Jr. predeceased by brothers Patrick...

Latham-Sister Joan Marie Curley, CSJ (Sister Richarda William), 84, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at St. Joseph’s Provincial House, Latham, NY. She had been a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet for the past 65 years. Sister Joan was born in Troy, NY, on June 17, 1936, daughter of the late Henry and Irene Kitson Curley. After graduating from Catholic Central High School, Troy, she entered the novitiate of the Sisters of St. Joseph on March 19, 1955 and professed final vows on August...

Latham-Sister Germaine Hilston, CSJ (Sister Grace Albert), 86, died Sunday, December 20, 2020, at St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany, NY. She had been a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet for the past 67 years. Sister Germaine was born in Albany, NY, on February 27, 1934, daughter of the late Albert and Grace White Hilston. After graduating from Cathedral Academy, Albany, she entered novitiate the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet on August 15, 1953, and professed final vows on August 15,...

Troy-Ronald E. Beatty, 63 entered in eternal rest on Saturday December 19, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Troy, he was the son of Ernest (Nancy) Beatty and the late Ann Bleakley Beatty. Ronald graduated from Troy High School, class of 1975. He previously worked for Portec for 13 years, he worked for over 20 years at DM Gregware Construction as a painter, until his retirement. Ronald was a very generous person, he had a loving heart, he lite up a room...

Troy-H. Janice Christopher 90, passed away on December 16, 2020 at Van Rensselaer Manor. Born and raised in Waterford, she was the daughter of the late George Gero and Marguerite Dunn Gero. Janice graduated from Waterford-Halfmoon High School, class of 1948. She worked for many years at Hudson Mohawk Recovery as a bookkeeper. Janice loved to travel, take cruises, she was friendly to all, if you had the pleasure of meeting her you would not forget her, she loved spending time with her family...