All Obituaries

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 ...

Janet (Romano) Hems, 79, of Troy, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday April 30th. A life-long resident of Troy and Lansingburgh, Janet was a neighbor and friend to all who knew her. She enjoyed spending time in the Adirondacks and was always ready for a weekend getaway. She also loved music and dancing, especially to her favorite artist, Elvis. Janet was deeply devoted to her family and loved ones, and will be missed dearly by many.  Janet is predeceased by her parents, Mildred ...

Mary Anne Geddis, 72, of Stillwater, New York, passed away on March 22, 2026. She will be remembered for her deep warmth, quiet strength, and the boundless love she gave so freely to everyone in her life. She was the devoted wife of the late James Geddis III, and their 39 years together were a beautiful testament to enduring love.   Mary Anne and Jim shared a deep love for travel and spent their lives working side by side managing hotels across the country, creating not only a ...

Rosemary Burns, a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 19 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by the love of her family. Rosemary raised her five children with strength, grace, and unwavering love. She was the heart of her family, instilling in them values that will continue to guide them throughout their lives. She was predeceased by her parents, Edmund (Hop) and Maryrose Hickey, and three brothers: Peter, Daniel and Edmund (Ned). ...

Robert Freemantle, a devoted father,husband, hardworking provider, and caring man, passed away suddenly on March 18, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a man who believed in hard work and never complained, always putting his family first. He built connections in his community, with people who would save bottles and cans for him, knowing his commitment and work ethic. Every day and night, he continued his efforts to help pay bills and create opportunities for his family, even making ...

Joseph P. “Brud” Ryan, 97, of Troy, NY, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 11, 2026. Brud was born February 16, 1929, on Ida Street, where he would spend most of his life. He was the son of the late Patrick and Mary (O’Brien) Ryan. A proud veteran, Brud served in the United States Navy, carrying the values of discipline and service throughout his life. Following his military service, Brud was a machinist at the Watervliet Arsenal, where he ...

Sister Catherine Roberta (Mary Elizabeth) Metsker, CSJ died on March 9. 2026 at Teresian House in Albany. She was the only daughter of Robert and Catherine Lynch Metsker. Sister Catherine was the oldest member in the Congregation and lived to be 102 years old. Sister was born and spent her early years in Clifton Forge, VA. She came north to enter the Sisters of St Joseph of Carondelet in 1944. She received her B.A in Commerce (1950) and her M.A. in Economics (1955) from the College of St ...

Kathy, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend of Watervliet, NY.  passed away after a brief illness at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY on Monday March 09, 2026, leaving a void her family cannot fill. She was born in Troy to Wanda (Rushford) Lutz and John McCarthy.  Kathy attended Troy Schools before beginning her 40-year career as a Permit Specialist for various over dimensional permitting organizations.  For the last 8 years Kathy has been ...

Francis J. Bacon Jr. 73 of Troy passed into eternal rest on March 3, 2026 in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born in Troy, the son of the late Francis J. Bacon Sr. and Alice Eaton Bacon and was preceded in death by his fraternal twin sister Alice Yonamine. Frank is survived by his loving wife Frances Spotten Bacon of Troy. Frank had been last employed by Auto Parts International although for many years prior he moved furniture for companies such as ...