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01/20/2026

Bennett Hammett

Bennett Hammett, 84, husband to the late Mary Hammett, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Born in Summerton, South Carolina he was the son of the late Nias and Mattie Hammett. As a child, Bennett migrated from South Carolina to Troy, New York in order to join his siblings. He later worked for Bendix in Green Island for over 30 years before ultimately retiring. Following his retirement, he worked for Hannaford for over 10 years. In his spare...

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01/19/2026

Brian E. Bullard

Brian E. Bullard, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on January 11, 2026. He was born in Troy, NY, and lived a life full of passion, dedication, and camaraderie. Brian was a proud graduate of Colonie Central High School Class of 1992. Brian dedicated much of his professional life to the railroad industry. He served most recently as the Regional Manager of Railroad Operations at Engineering Construction Consultants. Prior to that, from 2020 to 2024, he...

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01/16/2026

Bonnie M. Adriance

Bonnie Marie Adriance, 82, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Hudson Park Nursing Home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Bonnie was born on September 15, 1943 in Stillwater and was the daughter of the late Melvin and Charlott French. She was married to the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Adriance for 63 years until his death in 2023. Bonnie loved her many dogs over the years and was an avid supporter of animal causes. She...

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01/16/2026

Georgiana Gilkeson Panton

ALBANY - Georgiana G. Panton, 88, passed away January 2, 2026. Georgiana was born April 1937 in Albany, NY to Verna (Lutz) and Richard E. Gilkeson, who predeceased her. In 1938, her family moved to Syracuse, where she spent her childhood. She graduated from Onondaga Valley Academy in 1955, and put herself through college working at the Syracuse Public Library. She earned her BA in Political Science from Syracuse University, Cum Laude, in 1959 and went on to complete a...

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01/15/2026

John E. Palmer

John E. Palmer, 62, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026 after a long illness at Collar City Nursing Home. Born in Albany, New York, John was a vibrant soul who touched the hearts of many throughout his life. He graduated high school from La Salle Institute in Troy, NY. Following his education, he started working for New York State and assisted within multiple departments. John is remembered for his wonderful sense of humor, which never failed to light up...

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01/14/2026

John C. Herkert, Sr.

TROY - John Herkert, age 94, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, leaving behind a life markedby service, dedication and a wonderful sense of humor that will be deeply missed. He was born on April 19, 1931, in Cleveland, OH. John proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for four years as an air traffic controller, a role that reflected his calm demeanor, sharp focus, and sense of responsibility. John was married to the love of...

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01/14/2026

Martin G. Oesterreich

Martin G. Oesterreich, 77, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, in Albany NY. Born in Chemnitz, Germany in 1948, Martin emigrated from Germany to Canada in 1959 and then immigrated to the United States alongside his mother, stepfather and brothers in 1964. Settling on Staten Island, Martin attended New Dorp High School, graduating in 1967. Soon after graduation, Martin enlisted in the United States Army and served the U.S. from 1968 to 1971. During his time in the military, he...

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01/13/2026

Theodore Thomas Zborowski

Theodore Thomas Zborowski, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 11, 2026 with family by his side. Born and raised in Yonkers, NY, he later became a lifetime resident of the Capital District along with his wife Jean of 69 years. His journey began when he worked for Esquire Magazine in New York City before joining the US Navy, serving four years as a radioman aboard the USS Jenkins DDE-447 in Hawaii and Korea. He attended TV Broadcasting school in...

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01/13/2026

Padraic Hegan

Padraic Hegan, 61, lived an incredible life marked by compassion, creativity, humor, and deep love for his family and friends. On January 3, 2025, with his wife, Chelly, daughter, Nora, and sister, Katie by his side, Padraic lost his two-year battle with lymphoma. Padraic was born in Kensington, UK, in 1964, to Mervyn Hegan and Eleanor "Cecie" Hegan, nee Brooks. Padraic, along with his parents and sister, emigrated from Northern Ireland to escape "the Troubles," landing in Troy, New York....

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01/12/2026

Kevin MacCollam

Kevin MacCollam, 76, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Glens Falls Hospital with his wife of 52 years by his side. Born on April 3, 1949, in Kingston, NY, Kevin was the son of Kenneth and Elizabeth (Schramme) MacCollam. He graduated from Kingston High School in 1967, where he played guitar in the band The Lost Souls. Those early years playing, weekend gigs and working at the Kingston Music Center, sparked a lifelong love of music and gave...

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01/12/2026

Betty J. Papa

Betty J. Papa passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on January 5, 2026. She was surrounded by friends and family. Betty, the youngest of three siblings, was born Betty Jeanine Snow in 1931 to parents Edgar and Mildred Snow in Corinth, NY Betty grew up in a modest home with very little, which taught her to appreciate family and value friendships. After graduating from Corinth Central High School, Betty worked a few odd jobs and ultimately took on...

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01/12/2026

Diana Lindhurst

Diana was born on June 5, 1950 in Pittsburg, CA to Canadian parents. John and Wendy Hood, thereby ensuring her dual citizenship. As a proud Canadian, Diana graduated from McGill University with a degree in special education. She taught many years in the Mohonasen school district where she was distinguished by the caring, kindness, and encouragement she showed towards her students and co-workers. These qualities characterized Diana’s interactions with everyone she met or worked with whether adults, children, neighbors, or...

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