Obituaries
Stephanie MacGilfrey
Apr 7, 2016
Altamont- Stephanie MacGilfrey, 52, of Altamont, passed away Thursday April 7, 2016. She was born to William and Irene Zimmerman, July 23, 1963. Always one to play in the dirt Stephanie loved gardening- and brought home flowers by the car load. Winter meant craft fairs and summer, garage sales. Snowmen and benches were brought home year round. Very family oriented,...
Stephen Torok
Apr 6, 2016
West Berne- Stephen Torok 84, of West Berne died at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center on April 6, 2016.He was born in New York City. Steve attended Schoharie Central School. He worked for Albany County Highway Department prior to being employed by New York Central Rail Road, Penn Central Rail Road. He had worked for the RR in the Surveying...
Peggy Kim Olson
Apr 1, 2016
Peggy Kim Olson passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016 just a few short weeks after being diagnosed with cancer. A graduate of Gilboa-Conesville Central School, class of 1981, Peggy later went on to work as an electrician at the New York Power Authority. Peggy was an adventurous, outspoken yet kind-hearted person. You always knew where you stood with Peggy....
Barbara A. Scrafford
Mar 30, 2016
Altamont- Barbara (Bobbie) Scrafford changed her address on Wed. March 30th, 2016 to heaven. Bobbie was born in Schenectady, NY in 1932 to John and Jessie Zamjohn. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School and Palmer Method Cosmetology School. She and her love Donald Scrafford married in 1952. They lived and loved in Altamont, NY for 64 years and raised...
Jean A. Richardson
Mar 21, 2016
Jean A. Richardson, a resident of Albany, NY, passed away Monday the 21st of March 2016 in the comfort of her home. Jean was born in Albany, NY on August 10, 1932 to Wilbur Rhenow and Mae Matilda Small. Prior to settling down in Guilderland, NY she spent a few years traveling the country with her husband George during his...
Justine R. O'Mahoney
Mar 21, 2016
Justine R. O'Mahoney August 24,1923-March 21,2016 Justine O'Mahoney lived the first part of her life in Brooklyn, New York. She was the only child of John and Rosalia Milici. She and her late husband, Joseph M. O'Mahoney, enjoyed their summer visits to the Catskills so much they became permanent residents of Maplecrest thirty three years ago. She is survived by...
Helen A. Methe
Mar 12, 2016
Helen A. Methe, 81, of Altamont, NY, passed away March 12, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport MS, after a short illness. Helen was born in Albany, NY, eldest daughter of Martin and Margarete Meister. After graduating Vincentian Institute in Albany, she graduated from Syracuse University where she met her husband-to-be Victor. Married for 58 years, they lived, worked, and...
William W. Mellott
Mar 11, 2016
Lexington- William (Billy) W. Mellott, of Lexington, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was born July 13, 1937 in Prattsville, the son of the late Ethel (Delamarter Oliver) and Lynn Mellott. Billy is survived by his wife Janice (Meguin); his children Keith (Jessica) and Jannel Mellott; his grandchildren William and Danielle; his son...
Christopher Leland Garraghan
Mar 4, 2016
Windham- Christopher Leland Garraghan, son of John & Phoebe Garraghan, passed away peacefully on March 4th at the age of 71. Chris was born and raised in Windham, NY. His family grew up on South Street-their home address for many years located smack dab in the middle of the golf course. Chris was known for his early morning cup of...
Helen E. Fries
Feb 27, 2016
Altamont- Helen Edna Winkler Fries passed from this world on February 27, at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland, N.Y. She was surrounded by her loving family who were at her side, not only to witness her passing but also to celebrate her 95th birthday, on which she was reunited for a birthday dance with her husband of...
Richard A. Young
Feb 13, 2016
Ashland, NY-Richard A. Young, 77 died suddenly at his home on February 13, 2016. He was born on November 12, 1938 the son of William and Mary (nee Porter) Young in Conesville, NY. He survived by his loving wife of 51 years Betty, his sisters Myrtle Seaburg of Selkirk, NY, Bonnie Russell of Schoharie, NY, Betty Mattice of Richmondville, NY,...
Brett H. Johnson
Feb 13, 2016
Altamont, NY-Brett H. Johnson born August 18, 1951 residing in Altamont NY passed away at home on February 13, 2016. He is survived by his sons Marc (Kristen), Christopher (Stephanie), and grandson Chase Matthew Johnson, the mother of his children Nancy Bukantis. He is also survived by his mother Cynthia Dupont, his sister Lynn (Riefe) Teitjen, his brothers Todd and...
Donald L. Filkins
Jan 29, 2016
Guilderland- Donald L. Filkins, 81, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, at St. Peter's Hospital on January 29, 2016. Born in East Berne, NY, Don was the son of the late LeRoy and Edna (nee Brannock) Filkins. Don was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a US Navy Veteran. He retired from Local 106 Operating...
James E. Baker
Jan 29, 2016
James (Jim) Edward Baker was born on July 14, 1939 to Walter and Isabel (Quay) Baker. He began his life "up on the hill", where he proudly went to Berne Knox School with his little brother, Robert (Bobby) Baker. Growing up on the hill, he learned to appreciate all things nature had to offer from feeding the chickens, shoot a...
Dominick Salvatore Rotundo
Jan 20, 2016
Dominick (Nick) Salvatore Rotundo, 72, of Berne, NY passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter following a short illness on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, 52 Blue Barns Road, Rexford, NY 12148 at 11:00 am. Dominick was born...
Marvin E. Kelsch
Jan 20, 2016
Knox- Marvin (Skip) Edward Kelsch Jr., 65, of Knox passed away January 20, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospice. He was born on February 14, 1950 to the late Marvin (Dutch) and Alice McCumber Kelsch. Skip went to Berne-Knox-Westerlo School and served in the US Army during Vietnam, the 175th air borne. He liveed most of his life in Knox and...
LeRoy Henry Brown
Jan 3, 2016
Rotterdam- LeRoy H. Brown, Jr. On January 3, 2016, Lee Brown lost his courageous battle with brain cancer, peacefully at his home, surrounded by family. He was born July 9, 1948 to LeRoy Henry Brown Sr. and Melba Lee Brown in Long Beach, California and was the eldest of five children. He spent his formative years adoring his siblings Ron,...
Ambrose C. Alberts
Dec 29, 2015
Clarksville- Ambrose C. Alberts (Sonny) passed away December 29, 2015 at St. Peter's Hospital, with his family at his side. He was born in Westerlo, NY, Albany County on May 23, 1934. He was the son of the late Ambrose Alberts and Doris Stinson Alberts. He started working at 11years old, selling newspapers and shining shoes in Albany where he...
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