All Obituaries

On April 25, 2023, Angelo Hilton, 70 peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family and lifelong friends. Angelo had battled lung cancer since October 2022. He was the son of the late Mattie Hilton Dorsey and the late Ralph (Dutch) Dorsey. He was born in Petersburgh, Virginia on August 6, 1952. During his childhood he was a resident of North Charleston, SC and Albany, NY. Angelo graduated in 1970 from Philip Schuyler high school in Albany and worked many years as a...

Karen (Hickey) Vaccaro, peacefully passed away on April 5, 2023 at the age of 64. Karen faced many challenges throughout her life, including her multiple sclerosis diagnosis at the age of 17. Despite this, she remained resilient and always lit up a room with her smile. She was a true inspiration. Karen was born on November 18,1958 in Albany, NY to William (deceased) and Frances Hickey. She was predeceased by her husband, John and is survived by her son, Ryan. Other survivors include her...

Jean Marie Roland Born February 9, 1954 Died March 6, 2023 Born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Troy, NY to parents Victoria and George Sluti, Jean was the youngest of 3 children.  Extremely creative and artistic, she loved writing, drawing, and sewing. Growing up in Latham, she attended Shaker High School, then went on to study cosmetology.  Jean had several jobs as she went through life and ended up retiring from BJ’s Wholesale Club, working in Inventory...

Timothy J. Mahoney of Scotia, NY, born 9/29/1956 passed into eternal rest on 3/03/202. He served in the US Navy for six years and worked at the Watervliet Arsenal. He also was self-employed later in life as a general handyman. He is survived by his 3 children Michael, Jessica, and Colleen, grandson Jamis, two brothers, two sisters and several nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held at a later date.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Janet A Barringer, age 63, on February 27 2023 in East Greenbush, NY.  Janet is survived by her children, Danielle Wilkey and Justin Oliveri, her grandchildren, Taylor, Adalyn and Ava, her sister Patricia Cline, and brother Jeff Barringer. She is predeceased by her parents, Robert and Joan Barringer and brother Bobby Barringer. Her passing will leave a void in the hearts of those who knew her and loved her.  May you finally rest...

Rockefeller, Kimberly Ruth Reinhart Rockefeller, 70, of Eichybush Rd, Kinderhook, New York passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023 at Albany Medical Center. Born on March 23, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Fred L. and Margaret E. (Roider) Reinhart Jr. Kim was a devoted wife, step-mother and friend to many. For the past 21 years she has been a loving caregiver of Harlan Rockefeller, her husband, who was severely injured in an accident. She loved her Ichabod Crane school classmates and...

Thomas “Tom” “Papa” Riston, passed away on November 6th, 2022 after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family.  Tom was born in Gloucester, MA on May 12th, 1947.  He was the son of Thomas Riston Jr. and Pauline (Lockwood) Riston, both of whom predeceased him.  He was also predeceased by his brother, Donald Riston. On May 28th, 1971 Tom married his beloved, Judy.  Tom and Judy created many memories while raising their children.  Tom...

Gary J. Boyt passed away of natural causes on Thursday, October 27, 2022 in Troy, NY. Born in Freedom, PA to John and Betty Mae Boyt, and spent most of his adult life in upstate NY. Recently retired, Gary enjoyed spending his time fishing on the Hudson River. He is predeceased by his parents and brother Randy, and is survived by his son, Jonathan (Michelle), grandchildren Tyler, Ava and Mikaela, and brother, Tracy.  The family appreciates the outpouring of love and support during this...

Hazel Hart Beebe, “Haze” passed away peacefully on Friday, June 10, 2022, at the age of 98, in Albany, NY.   Hazel was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania and moved to the LaFayette/Tully ,NY area during grade school.  Hazel was thrilled with the move because her parents promised there would be trees where they were moving.  After graduating from Tully Central High School, she attended and graduated from business school.  She married her high school...

Richard Metzler passed away August 2, 2022 at Saint Peters Hospital after a long battle with heart issues. He was 71.  He is survived by his mother Janet, oldest sister Patricia and husband Matthew, youngest sister Gail and husband Freddy, 2 nieces, Stephanie and Crystal and a nephew Christopher.  He is also survived by four children and was predeceased by his father Benjamin. Richard grew up and went to school in Cheshire CT, and then he moved to Bolton Landing NY in the early...