Karen Goldston

Goldston, Karen
TROY - Karen Goldston, 69, of Troy was called home to be with the Lord and join her late husband of 42 years, Dale H. Goldston, and their canine companion, Riley Tucker, on Thursday, September 18, 2025, in the comfort of her home
Born in Lawton, Okla., she was the daughter of the late Charles and Anne McManus Radliff.
Karen joined the Muchachos Drum Corp in 1973, where she met Dale, and her special lifelong friends, "The Group." She was a graduate of Catholic Central High School, Russell Sage College, and the University of Albany, where she received a Dual Masters Degree. She had retired after 35 years service with the Scotia–Glenville H.S., where she taught in the special education program.
Karen was a member of the American Legion in Wynantskill and enjoyed WOW weekends, dancing and parades, especially the Flag Day and St. Patrick's Day Parades.
She is survived by her siblings, Mary Radliff (Jason), Eileen (Ron) Rosencrans, Colleen (Rick) Goyer, Scott (Debbie) Radliff, Dottie Radliff (Leo); her aunts, Jean Luke and Jackie (Ed) Everest; stepson, Dale (Emily) Keenan; and her granddaughter, Quinn. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Karen was predeceased by her brother, Charles Radliff.
Family and friends are invited and may join together, on Tuesday September 30, from 10 to 11 a.m., at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 28 State St., Troy. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., with Fr. Richard Donovan officiating. Entombment will be private for her close family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Humane Society or to the Capital City Mission.
Friends and family are also welcome to a gathering that will follow the Funeral services from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Polish American Club, on First Street in Troy.
For directions and guest book visit, www.williamleahyfuneralhome.com