Obituaries

Anne R. Connolly

Anne R. Connolly

Dec 6, 2013

Connolly, Anne Rouget of Altamont, NY, 62, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 6, 2013. She was born in Nyack, NY, to her late parents Robert and Regina (Schlachter) Connolly, and was brought up in Nanuet. After graduating from Nanuet High School in 1969, Anne moved to Albany to attend the University at Albany, where she received her...

Clifford Reid Wintle

Clifford Reid Wintle

Nov 30, 2013

Clifford Reid Wintle, 66, of Altamont, NY died Friday, November 29, 2013. He is survived by his son, Kyle Wintle of Latham, NY, two nephews, several cousins and his former wife, Eileen Wintle and her family. Friends may call on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 from 5-7pm at the Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont, NY

Esther D. Drahos

Esther D. Drahos

Nov 28, 2013

Guilderland-Esther D. Drahos, 92 died on Thursday Nov.28,2013. She was born on July 9,1921 the daughter of Elias A. and Eva Mae Dutton in Broome, NY .She was predeceased by her huband Anton in 2011. She was also predeceased by her son Michael A. and her grandson Jared Drahos, as well as her two brothers and four sisters. She is...

Roberta J. Vining

Roberta J. Vining

Nov 21, 2013

Roberta Jean Vining, resident of Maplecrest, NY, went to be with her Lord while at home surrounded by her family,Thursday November 21, 2013. A viewing will be held Monday November 25, from 6:00-8:00pm at Decker Funeral Home, Windham NY. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 6:00pm on Friday, November 29, at Mitchell Hollow Mission Church, 893 Mill Street,...

Lewis E. Tubbs

Lewis E. Tubbs

Nov 11, 2013

Knox- Lewis E. Tubbs Sr., 78, died Monday, November 11, 2013. He was born on February 22, 1935 to Fred and Bertha (Norman) Tubbs. Lewis is survived by his daughters Kathy (Leon) Van Wormer, Pam (Dave) Raynsford and Tammy (Tom) Krueger; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wife Charlotte and his son Lewis Jr. Family...

Chet Deleskiewicz

Chet Deleskiewicz

Nov 7, 2013

Altamont- Chester ( Chet) Deleskiewicz, 69, passed away at home Thursday, November 7, 2013. He was born in Albany, NY on April 10, 1944. He was the son of Mollie Deleskiewicz and the step son of George Fortulakis. Chester is survived by his loving wife Linda; his children Lisa, Noreen, Victor, Matthew and Luke; his step-children Coni, Aaron, Tiffany, Randy...

Ernest W. Friebel

Ernest W. Friebel

Nov 1, 2013

Guilderland Center - Ernest W. Friebel, 87, passed away suddenly Friday, November 1, 2013. He was born in Albany, NY on June 5, 1926 to Otto and Catherine (Olsmit) Friebel. Ernest married the love of his life Bessie Wilson on November 8, 1947. Together they had four children Walter E. (Sandra), William A. (Deborah), Elisabeth M. Whitman (Charles) and Steve...

Fanchon B. Noxon

Fanchon B. Noxon

Oct 28, 2013

Rotterdam, NY- Fanchon B. (Durfee) Noxon died quietly at home on Oct. 28,2013 at age 99. She was born on Oct. 6,1914 the daughter of Benjamin and Kate Durfee in Breakabeen, Schoharie County, NY. She was predeceased by her husband DeWitt S. Noxon who she married on March 15,1933 at the Methodist Church in Richmondville, NY by the Rev. George...

Robert D. Waldron

Robert D. Waldron

Oct 15, 2013

Duanesburg- Robert D. Waldron, 66, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013. He was born in Niskayuna, NY the son of Gerald and Marjorie (Furbeck) Waldron on April 28, 1947. Robert was an avid woodworker. He enjoyed making wooden toys and pine products and selling them at craft fairs. He enjoyed bowling and camping. He is survived by his mother Marjorie...

Bonnie Jean Schmidt

Bonnie Jean Schmidt

Oct 13, 2013

In Loving memory of Bonnie Jean (Lee) Schmidt. May 11, 1956-October 13, 2013 Bonnie attended Berne Knox High School and graduated in 1974. She had a strong desire to care for people in need, so she took up a professional career in the health field as a home health aide for her entire life. There came a time when her...

Charldine M. Meisner

Charldine M. Meisner

Oct 9, 2013

Berne, NY-Charldine M. ‘’Chickie” Meisner,50 of Berne, NY died suddenly Oct. 9,2013 at Albany Medical Center. She was born on June 1, 1963 the daughter of Charles and Geraldine (nee Lawyer) Meisner in Albany, NY. She is survived by her daughter Leah Eastman, her companion Frank Bruckman, her brothers Al Meisner and Bob Haas; nephews Charlie and Jeff ,her nieces...

Louise T. Abrams

Louise T. Abrams

Oct 7, 2013

Windham-NY Louise T. Abrams,98 a resident of Windham, NY since 1978 died peacefully on Oct. 7,2013 at the Pines Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on September 28, 1915 the daughter of Carl and Emma Haag in Brooklyn, NY. She was predeceased by her husband John, her grandson Steven Abrams and her son in law Ken Finck. She...

Robert M. Tompkins

Robert M. Tompkins

Oct 2, 2013

Robert More Tompkins, 94, of Ashland, NY, passed away on October 2, 2013 after a brief illness. Born May 1, 1919 in Red Falls to Claude S. Tompkins and Ethel M. Westcott Tompkins, Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Bertram C. Tompkins, and by his son-in-law Gene Spalding. Survived by his loving and beloved wife of...

Elnora Cole Mulford

Elnora Cole Mulford

Sep 30, 2013

Windham- Elnora Cole Mulford, 97, passed away September 30, 2013. Born on October 21, 1915 in Windham, she was the daughter of the late Grover and Leone Jessie (Cole) Maben. Elnora enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren; she also enjoyed crocheting, sewing, gardens and her flowers. She is survived by her children George (Renee) Mulford of Windham, Gordon (Judy) Mulford...

Violet E. Cross

Violet E. Cross

Sep 28, 2013

Violet E. Cross born on March 23, 1923 wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2013 after a long illness. A lifelong resident of the area she worked with her husband Bruce on the family farm in North Lexington for over 40 years. During her retirement she worked as a senior companion for a number of...

Kenneth A. Rappleyea

Kenneth A. Rappleyea

Sep 25, 2013

Kenneth Andrew Rappleyea, 90, formerly of Prattsville, NY, passed away on September 25, 2013 after a brief illness. He was born in Lexington, NY, September 10, 1923 to the late Claude A. and Mable (Deyo) Rappleyea. Ken graduated from Gilboa-Conesville Central School, and attended accounting classes at SUNY Oneonta. He married Hope Ann Sohmer on April 6, 1946 in Saint...

Irene F. Barber

Irene F. Barber

Sep 19, 2013

Delanson- Irene F. Barber, 89, passed on September 19, 2013. She was born on February 3, 1924 to the late Ernest and Florence James in Knox, NY. Irene married the late Milton H Barber Sr. in 1947. She loved gardening, canning and baking. She loved farming and rural life. She is survived by her daughter Janet (Michael) Bertrand of Duanesburg...

Joy Scano

Joy Scano

Sep 8, 2013

Haines Falls, NY- Joy Scano ,81 died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday Sept. 8,2013. She was surrounded by her loving family for the previous two days .She was loved by many people and she will be greatly missed. She was born on April 11,1932 the daughter of Herman and Martha (nee Murphy) Emery in Louisville, Ky. She was predeceased...

Robert Burns

Robert Burns

Sep 4, 2013

Robert Burns, 85, passed peacefully into God's hands on Septermber 4, 2013.  Robert was a member of the Altamont community for over 30 years.  Often known as "Dancing Bob" and "The Mayor" he loved his community and cherished the relationships he made over the years there.  He never missed the annual Fireman's Ball and was a proud member of his...

Daniel Ricketts

Daniel Ricketts

Aug 31, 2013

East Berne- Daniel Ricketts “Rooster”, 50, passed away on August 31, 2013 at home following a tragic ATV accident. He was born in Albany, NY to Lora Richardson and the late Raymond Ricketts. Dan worked for United Parcel Service in Latham for 28 years. He was the beloved father of Danielle C. Ricketts and the proud grandfather of Zoey Raye...

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