Obituaries
Blanche L. Tubbs
Dec 12, 2024
Tubbs, Blanche L. - Ghent
Blanche L. Tubbs formerly of Knox died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday December 12th, 2024. She was 95. Daughter of the late Elmer and Goldie Taber Finch. Beloved wife of 50 years to the late Leonard Tubbs.
A longtime resident of the hill towns, Blanche spent most of her life in Knox following...
Lois S. Uhl
Dec 11, 2024
Lois S. Uhl, 91 and 9 months, passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2024. Born on March 11, 1933, in Central Bridge, NY, she was the daughter of Rev. G. Oliver Sands and Lulu (Goodrich) Sands.
Lois was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Robert (Bob) Uhl; her daughter, Karen Uhl; her sister, Mary Ellen Van Amerongen; her...
Robert Leslie Elmendorf
Dec 4, 2024
Robert Leslie Elmendorf - 74, of Selkirk, NY, passed away peacefully at home on December 4, 2024. Robert was born in Slingerlands, NY, to the late Harris and Helen Elmendorf. He was a standout athlete in his youth, earning the title of the fastest man in Albany County while running track for Bethlehem High School. After high school, Robert proudly...
Robert Leonard Marx
Dec 1, 2024
Robert L. Marx "Bob" passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024 at the blessed age of 93.
Born on January 26, 1931 in Schenectady, NY, Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 71
years Beverly "Bev", his two daughters Cheryl "CherÃ" (Leon) France and Michele (Mark)
Fonda, and his adoring sisters June (Stephen) Montenaro and Joyce Santor. Robert was an
amazing grandfather lovingly...
Thomas O. Talbot
Nov 30, 2024
Thomas Oldfield Talbot, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Born and raised in West Hartford, Connecticut, Tom was a man of boundless energy and curiosity who found immense joy in gardening, traveling, and building. A passionate nature enthusiast, he enjoyed tending his property in Knox, NY, where he created beautiful...
Gray Normington
Nov 24, 2024
Gray Normington of Rotterdam passed away peacefully on Sunday in his home surrounded by family. A man who loved his family with his whole heart has headed home to be with his Heavenly Father. His caring and gentle nature is a testament to his identity in Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior.
Born in 1935 in Cohoes, NY. He was...
Barbara A. Pentak
Nov 17, 2024
Barbara A Pentak, 93, died Sunday November 17, 2024 at home with the loving and loyal support of her family. Barbara was born and raised in Long Branch, NJ. A gardening enthusiast who enjoyed sharing her knowledge with family and friends. She enjoyed caring for her gardens and ponds, particularly watching the variety of birds that visited her yard. A...
Diane Mary Champion
Nov 7, 2024
Diane M. Champion, 76, was born on October 5, 1948, in Troy, NY to Aubrey F. Primeau and Beatrice Teal Primeau of Averill Park, NY. She attended Averill Park Schools and Albany Business College where she was the yearbook editor.
Upon graduation, she began her working career with National Commercial Bank as a wire transfer clerk. There she met her future...
Ralph A. Wever
Nov 6, 2024
Wever, Ralph A. - Schenectady
Ralph A. Wever of Schenectady died peacefully Wednesday November 6th in Schenectady. Son of the late Ralph and Margaret Beatte Wever. Beloved husband of Michele Pollard Wever.
In addition to his wife, Ralph is survived by his sons Scott and Chris Wever; and sister Donna Gibbs.
Predeceased by his siblings Patricia Smith and Doug Wever....
Clinda A. Pollard
Nov 2, 2024
Clinda "Cindy" Ann (Wellisch) Pollard died peacefully on November 02, 2024. She was 89.
In her early years Cindy was a teachers assistant at Altamont Elementary School. She was a huge advocate for children with disabilities and helped start the Wildwood School. Cindy loved the Altamont Fair and was a director for many years. Cindy and her good friend Midge Peterson...
Norma A. Holt
Oct 22, 2024
Norma "Nana" Holt Norma Holt passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024, with her loving children by her side. Norma's strength, kind heart and love for her family are a testament to a life well lived. Norma was born on September 21, 1932, in Duval, Saskatchewan, to David and Katherine Erhardt. Along with her parents, Norma is predeceased by six...
Gregory B. Kirchner
Oct 19, 2024
Gregory B. Kirchner of Knox passed away peacefully in his sleep in Bainbridge NY on Saturday October 19th, 2024. Born in 1948 in Liberty NY, he was the son of the late Fred and Helen Kochan Kirchner. Beloved husband of Charlene Meeson Kirchner.
Greg attended college in Texas followed by a long career as a job estimator for BBL construction in...
John W. Litts
Oct 17, 2024
John W. Litts of Berne passed away peacefully on Thursday October 17, 2024 in his home in Berne. Born in 1945, John was the son of the late Jesse and Julia Wojewoda Litts. Beloved husband of Fern Steinberg Litts.
In addition to his wife, John is survived by his son Michael (Rebecca) Litts and daughter Laura (John) Comstock, and grandchildren; Benjamin...
Dr. Kathleen M. O'Donnell PhD.
Oct 5, 2024
Dr. Kathleen Mary O'Donnell, of Altamont, New York, entered into eternal peace on October 5, 2024 surrounded by her family and the love she nurtured in them throughout her life.
Known as Kate, or Katie by her family, and Kathy by her professional family, she was born on September 16, 1941 in Lawrence, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Martin and Elsie...
Martin F. Strnad
Oct 1, 2024
Martin F. Strnad, Jr., 83, was called home by the Lord on October 1, 2024. He was at his home in Altamont, NY, surrounded by his loving family. Martin was born on October 16, 1940 in Albany, NY to Adele and Martin F. Strnad, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dolores (Lynne), daughters Kristen (Russell Stouffer)...
Marianne P. Kelly
Sep 25, 2024
Marianne Peckham Kelly, a lifelong resident of Schoharie and Albany counties, died Sept. 25 at her East Berne home, less than three months shy of her 90th birthday, following a stroke four days earlier.
Marianne Peckham was born in Fayetteville on Dec. 17, 1934, to Lawrence (Larry) and Florence (nee' Phelps) Peckham, and moved with her family to Cobleskill as a...
Michelle M. Owens
Sep 17, 2024
Owens, Michelle, M. 54, of Albany, died suddenly on September 17, 2024 in her home. Born in Albany, NY in April of 1969, she was the daughter of the late Jean A. Owens & Alexander J. Oliver Sr.
Michelle was a long time resident of Albany, NY. She was a caring and supportive presence who loved her friends & family...
Sharon L. Feldmann
Sep 10, 2024
Sharon Lee Martin Feldmann passed away from cancer, in her sleep on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 with her family nearby. Sharon was born May 31, 1963 in Schenectady, to Marion E. Southwick Martin and Arthur B. Martin. Beloved wife of Charles P. Feldmann.
Sharon was a Home Health Aid for over 30 years and she cherished the years she spent working...
Joel A. Curro
Aug 29, 2024
Berne - Joel A. Curro passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024, with his wife and family by his side. A son of the late Joseph J. and Delores A. Duell Curro, Joel was the devoted husband of Faye Dottino Curro and loving father of Jessica Curro.
Know by most people as "Uncle Joel", everyone he met was greeted with a...
Maver Omer Becker
Aug 21, 2024
Maver Omer Becker passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, in Guilderland, NY. He was born to Ada and Omer Becker at the farmhouse in Berne on June 7, 1933, along with his twin sister Mavis. Maver graduated from Berne-Knox High School in 1953, where he won the Future Farmers of America Award enabling him to travel to the...
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