All Obituaries

Brian Jude “Big Bri” Guynup, 65, of Troy, New York, passed away peacefully at home on June 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving Wife and children. He was born on October 4, 1960, in Albany, New York. Brian was also a dedicated Lab Technician at the University at Albany (SUNY Albany), where he proudly worked for over 14 years. After many years courageously battling serious health issues and cancer, he succumbed to complications from severe COVID pneumonia. Cancer may have been a huge ...

Josephine (Strelec) Moore Milstead, 94, of Rensselaer NY, peacefully entered into eternal rest at Daughters of Sarah on June 2, 2026. Jean, as she was fondly known as, was born on August 24, 1931 in Boonton, NJ to Andrew Strelec and Anna (Tinus) Strelec. Jean was the oldest of seventeen children. Residing in five different states during her lifetime, Jean developed many connections and created a loving family with her first husband, Donald. Jean was a beautician prior to her first marriage ...

Sharon Ruth Fedirka, 79, died Thursday, September 18, three weeks after being diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. Sharon was born in Buffalo, NY on June 16, 1946, to Frank and Ruth (Scherr) Duane. The middle child of three and the only girl, Sharon learned to cook from her mother. Her father and brothers taught her how to fight and fix things. After graduating high school in 1964, Sharon attended Mildred Elley, where she earned an executive secretarial certificate. In 1967, Sharon’s ...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Patricia Joyce Kushner, formerly Patricia J. Valenti. She entered into eternal life on November 27, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born on March 12, 1941 to the late Thomas and Terri Saffaras. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased in death by her daughter, Mary Jo Valenti and her sister Donna Saffaras Pat was a graduate of Troy High school and was a receptionist for Cigna Health Care for many years. Pat had a ...

Linda A. King (Risley), age 79, of Troy, New York, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Born and raised in Troy, daughter of the late Joseph M. Risley and Katherine Higgins, Linda was a proud and lifelong resident of Troy who held a deep love for her community. She was known for her hardworking spirit and her kind, generous, and thoughtful heart. Linda dedicated much of her life to caring for others, both professionally and personally. She spent the majority of her ...

Patrick Ielapi of Davenport, FL formerly of Atlanta, GA and Troy, NY peacefully entered into Eternal Life on September 25, 2025.  Pat has been Cremated and will be Buried next to His Parents Vito and Fannie Ielapi in St. Mary’s Cemetery Troy, NY with Military Honors. Family and Friends are invited to attend Pat’s Celebration of Life, Graveside Service Friday May 29, 2026 at 11:00 am. Pat Served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War 1966-1970 as a Medical ...

Ralph R. Valenti Sr. 81 of Troy NY passed away on May 16, 2026 after a short illness. He was the loving husband for 57 years of Barbara Scarati Valenti and the son of the late Rocco and Clara Delmonico Valenti Ralph attended LaSalle Institute and was a 1965 graduate of Troy High school. Later he played football for the Troy Titians a semi pro league. He pitched for the Teli Tavern Softball team for several seasons. Ralph owned and operated the Teli Tavern in downtown Troy in the 1970’ ...

Georgiann Mary Skype 85 entered eternal life on May 12, 2026. Born in Troy she was the daughter of the late George and Agnes Kenna. She was a graduate of The Academy of The Holy Names and Mildred Elley . Georgiann loved her Catholic faith and was involved in the Pro- Life Crusade.She was pre deceased by her loving husband Joseph George Skype .She followed her husband into his business Skype’s Oriental Rug Gallery and later at they opened a Fine –Women’s Boutique. Georgiann ...

With heavy hearts, we remember a man who lived everyday to the fullest! Kenneth Edward Wilson passed away on the evening of Monday May 11, 2026. Kenneth leaves behind his mother, Nancy (Burke) McGrath, his father Richard Wilson, his sister Tracy Klein, his brother Ryan McGrath, brother in-law Glenn Klein, sister in-law, Irene McGrath, and his beloved niece, Taylor Klein. Family and friends are invited to join together at WM. Leahy Funeral Home in Troy, New York. Visitation will be held from ...

Carol Moran Pasinella, 81, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on May 5, 2026, at Samaritan Hospital surrounded by the love of her family. Born on February 24, 1945, Carol was the only child of the late Teddy J. Moran and Betty Huntington Moran. In a touching coincidence, Carol passed away on her mother’s birthday, a reunion surely filled with love.   Carol was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years, Dominic J. Pasinella Sr., with whom she shared a ...