Obituaries
Paulette A. Payne
Apr 15, 2025
Payne, Paulette A. - Altamont
Paulette A. Payne of Altamont passed away peacefully in her home on April 15th, 2025. Daughter of the late Giles Sr. and Hazel Swint. Beloved wife of Michael Payne whom she shared 45 years of marriage with.
In addition to her husband Michael, Paulette is survived by her siblings James (Kim) Swint, Margaret (John) Cintula, Giles...
Mary A. Mattice
Apr 14, 2025
Mary Mattice, of Altamont, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, at the age of 76 Born on October 8, 1948, in Albany, Mary lived a life defined by love, generosity, and quiet strength. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, James Mattice, who passed away in 2011. Their bond was a true testament to lasting love, and we take...
John J. Pieniazek
Apr 11, 2025
John J. Pieniazek (93) of Altamont NY passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family. John was predeceased by his wife Esther, sons John and Mikey, and daughter Carol. He was survived by his children, Jean (Keith), Rosie (Glen), Jody (Tony), Jenny (Billy), Linda, Kathy (Emmy), Billy (Sandy), Larry, and Jimmy (Marie). He was also survived by 24 grandchildren and...
Vera M. Lund
Apr 9, 2025
Vera Marie Rivenburg Lund, - Slingerlands
The angels came to show Vera Marie (Rivenburg) Lund the way to her eternal home on April 9, 2025, at the age of 94. She was a much-loved mother, grandmother, and friend to so many. Vera passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center, following a brief illness.
Born on January 7, 1931, in Hudson, New...
Burton E. Mintline
Apr 7, 2025
Burton Ellis Mintline - Burt passed into eternal rest on the evening of April 7th, 2025, exactly 18 years after his mother Helen died, finally pain-free after years of struggling with several medical issues.
Burt was born in Albany, NY on May 7, 1952, to an already overwhelmed family and was soon placed into foster care. He was taken in as...
Ann C. Moynihan
Apr 5, 2025
Ann Cesira Lapolla Moynihan, founder of the Capital Region computer consulting firm Documentation Strategies, died April 5, 2025 after a brief illness. She was 78.
Born in Peekskill, Ann was one of four children and the only daughter of the late Fred and Helen Lapolla. She grew up in Crugers and graduated from Hendrick Hudson High School in Montrose.
Ann graduated...
Miranda L. Scholz
Mar 29, 2025
In Loving Memory of Miranda L. Scholz
Miranda L. Scholz, fondly known as "Mandy," of East Berne, passed away peacefully in Albany on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at age 66. Born in Albany, NY, on October 14, 1958, she was the cherished daughter of Reinhold and Heidi Scholz.
Mandy spent her childhood in New Scotland and graduated from Voorheesville High School. For...
Paul D. Rothaupt
Mar 27, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Paul D. Rothaupt, known to many as "Skully." Paul will be remembered as a loving father, cherished companion, grandfather, and lifelong friend. He passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, in the comfort of his home at the age of 59.
A skilled chef and experienced painter, Paul always had a story to...
Donna L. Flynn
Mar 9, 2025
In Loving Memory of Donna Lee (Millard) Flynn
Donna Lee (Millard) Flynn of Berne entered into eternal rest on March 9th 2025 in the Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and nursing with her loving family by her side.
Donna was born on July 24, 1943 to Earl and Catherine (Cross) Millard in Troy, NY. Donna grew up in Pittstown, the youngest of...
Kathleen D. Blakeman
Mar 6, 2025
Kathleen Jayne "Merricat" Blakeman passed away Thursday March 6, 2025 at Albany Medical Center Hospital after a short illness. Born Kathleen Doetsch on October 21, 1948 in Albany, NY, she was raised in Selkirk, NY by her parent William F. Doetsch and Geraldine (Thiessen) Doetsch. She was a graduate of the Academy of the Holy Names in Albany, Ny and...
Viola Ladock
Feb 26, 2025
Viola "Vi" Ladock, 92, of Berne, gained her angel wings the morning of February 26th, 2025 at Schuyler Ridge Residential Healthcare. Born on August 27th, 1932, at her family's home on Bozenkill Road in Altamont. She was the daughter of the late Orville and Ada VanBuren.
She attended school in a one room schoolhouse with her brothers and sisters. She was...
Gay A. Gill
Feb 7, 2025
Gay A. Gill of Altamont passed away peacefully in Cooperstown on February 7th, 2025. Born in 1954 she was the daughter of the late Guy and Jeanne Weaver. Beloved wife of Mitchell Gill.
In addition to Gay's husband, she is survived by her daughters Tara Thomas, Shelby Kulls, and Nicole (Joshua) O'Connor and four grandchildren. Also survived by her sisters-in-law...
Richard A. Tubbs
Feb 2, 2025
Tubbs, Richard A. - Knox
Richard A. Tubbs longtime resident of Knox passed away in his home on Sunday February 2, 2025. Born in May of 1941, he was the son of the late Fred and Bertha Norman Tubbs. Husband of Carol Miltner Tubbs.
A retiree of DUI in Rotterdam, Richard was an avid outdoors man and enjoyed hunting. In...
Beryl N. Grant
Jan 29, 2025
Beryl N. Grant, longtime resident of Altamont, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the age of 95. She was the daughter of the late Clyde and Manieda Vernon (Schenectady) and sister of the late Donald Vernon. Beloved wife of the late Harold C. Grant (2022). Beryl and Hal were married for 70 years before Hal’s passing.
Beryl enjoyed family times...
Louis J. Meagley
Jan 29, 2025
Louis John Meagley Sr. of Altamont N.Y.
After an extended battle with various undiagnosed ailments, "The Man with Nine Lives" went home to be with Jesus on January 29th, 2025
Lou was born in Schenectady N.Y. on January 4th, 1938, the son of Walton and Louise Meagley, affectionately known as Gramma Wheezy. His education was somewhat limited, having dropped out in...
Dipika Das
Jan 28, 2025
Das, Dipika - Waterford
Our beloved ma Dipika Das, went to be with Lord Jesus Christ for eternity on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at the age of 82. She took her last breath at Albany Medical Hospital, New York, at 11:40 AM with her children by her side.
She has left behind countless fans, followers and admirers. Dipika Das was a leading...
Carolyn J. Haley
Jan 10, 2025
Carolyn J. (Sisson) Haley
Westerlo/East Berne - Carolyn J. (Sisson) Haley passed away on January 10th, 2025. Carolyn was the wife of the late John "Jack" Haley who passed away in 2010. Daughter of the late Mildred Quick and Leland Sisson and step daughter of the late Edsel Quick.
Carolyn is survived by her children and their families; Sandra and William Willsey...
Reinhold Scholz
Jan 8, 2025
Born in Ratekau, Germany on March 15, 1934 to Reinhold and Marta Scholz. Leaving his hometown at a young age, he boarded a merchant ship as a deck hand, working his way up to full "matrose". Reinhold was very proud of his accomplishments on the high seas. Immigrating to the United States in 1957, where he met the love of...
Diane R. Michaels
Jan 1, 2025
Diane R Michaels (Mimi), 79, of East Berne NY, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025. Born on July 3rd 1945, she was the late daughter of Daniel and Sophie Michaels.
Diane cared for patients at Marcy's Nursing Home, later worked in clerical for New York State, then as an independent house cleaner, lastly retiring with the New York State Thruway...
Paul F. Forand
Dec 26, 2024
Paul F. Forand, 85, passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany on December 26. Born in Shoreham, VT and raised in Vergennes, VT and Boonville, NY. He was the son of the late Adrien and Florence Forand, and loving husband of 61 years to his wife Linda. Predeceased by his siblings Adrien Jr., Barbara, and Suzanne, Paul was...
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