Obituaries

Vera M. Lund

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...

Ann C. Moynihan

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

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

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

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

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 parents William F. Doetsch and Geraldine (Thiessen) Doetsch. She was a graduate of the Academy of the Holy Names in Albany, Ny and...

Viola Ladock

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Werner Knopp

Werner Knopp

Dec 17, 2024

Werner Knopp passed away peacefully following a long illness in East Greenbush on Tuesday December 17, 2024. He was 81. Born in Berlin Germany Werner was the son of the late Hans and G. Theresia Korner Knopp. Beloved husband of Linda Mydlarz Knopp, whom he shared over 60 years of marriage with.

Born in Germany Werner and his parents immigrated...

Blanche L. Tubbs

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

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

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...

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