Obituaries
Robert J. Giebitz
Jul 1, 2023
“Bob Giebitz passionately loved the Helderbergs,” his family wrote in a tribute. “Even though he was born in New Jersey and lived many years in New Mexico, Alabama, Tennessee, and Illinois, his heart was always back home in these beloved mountains.
“He spent many happy years here and chose to come home when he realized his work in this life...
Jean M. DiNovo
Jun 24, 2023
Jean M. DiNovo of Altamont passed away peacefully in Albany Saturday June 24, 2023. Daughter of the late Albert and Sarah (McAuley) Morier. Beloved wife of late Richard DiNovo.
Jean is survived by her children Sandra Ostrander and Richard DiNovo, two grandchildren and four siblings. Predeceased by her two sisters.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday June 29th...
Chester J. Rukat
Jun 22, 2023
Chester J. Rukat of Knox passed away peacefully at the age of 94 at Ellis Hospital Thursday June 22, 2023. He was the son of the late Adam and Katrazyna (Sobol) Rukat. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice (Saddlemire) Rukat whom he shared 54 years of marriage with.
Chet and Bea enjoyed camping, traveling and square dancing together over their...
Bruce A. Newcomb Sr.
Jun 13, 2023
Bruce A. Newcomb Sr. of Delanson passed away in Albany with his loving family by his bedside on June 13th, 2023. Son of Shirley and the late William Salisbury-Newcomb. Beloved husband of Kelley Mackey-Newcomb.
In addition to his Wife and Mother he is survived by Bruce (Star), Keith, and Brianna Newcomb, six grandchildren, siblings; Kevin (Peggy) Cooke, Wayne Newcomb, Lisa...
Matthew S. Von Haugg
Apr 21, 2023
Matthew S. Von Haugg was a loving, caring and hardworking family man. He died unexpectedly at his home in Knox on April 21, 2023.
Matt was born on March 28, 1968 in Albany to Mark and Patricia Von Haugg.
He grew up in his family's home in Knox with his parents and three siblings - Mark, Morgan, and...
James D. Bruce
Apr 9, 2023
James ( Jim ) Bruce graduated from Van Rensselaer High School in 1954, met Carol, started a family in 1957 and spent the next sixty years working to provide for Carol and his children. He worked tirelessly, endlessly, sometimes at more than one job, leaving his day work at Bear-Manning, Norton Corporation, GE or Nashua Corporation to go on...
Mary R. Hughes
Apr 5, 2023
Mary Rickard Hughes, 94, of Altamont, passed away peacefully, following a brief illness, at Kingsway Manor, in Schenectady, on April 5, 2023.
Beloved by her family, she is survived by her son Charles (Kelley) of Voorheesville, daughter Meg (Mike) of Altamont, and daughter Jurian Martha (David) of the Berkshires; as well as four grandchildren: Nellie, Conor, Ivy, Tucker; eight great...
George P. Pratt
Apr 3, 2023
Pratt, George, P. - Altamont
George P. Pratt, longtime resident of Altamont passed away peacefully at his home April 3rd at the age of 94. Son of the late George and Mary Lang-Pratt. Beloved husband of the late Faith Pratt who passed away in 2021.
George will be fondly remembered by the Village of Altamont for his long career as...
Sylvester A. Schiltz
Mar 26, 2023
Sylvester Anthony Schiltz, 93, passed away at Albany Medical Center on Sunday March 26, 2023 after a short illness.
Syl was born on August 20, 1929 in Minnesota to Carl and Elizabeth (Schroer) Schiltz. His love of farming was evident when he moved in and ran his Aunt Babe's farm at the age of 15. Sylvester joined the Air Force...
Christopher "Rocket" G. Morey
Mar 22, 2023
Altamont – Christopher G. Morey died peacefully on March 22nd, 2023 following a brief illness. Christopher was the son of the late William and Marjorie Quinn Morey and the loving husband of the late Deborah A Morey. Christopher was the beloved companion of Rosanne Mancini.
Chris was an avid race car driver fan. You would always see him at Fonda...
Edith Williamson
Mar 20, 2023
Edith Williamson
East Berne – Edith Williamson, 95, died peacefully on March 20, 2023. Daughter of the late Edwin andElsie Bartels and the wife of the late Merlin Williamson.
Edith was the loving mother of Christine (Rick) Rabideau and Guy Williamson; loving grandmother ofStacey (George) Carson-Rose and great grandmother of Zoe, Mackenzie and Kassidy. In addition to herparents and...
Caleb Dewitt Grippin
Mar 15, 2023
Grippin, Caleb Dewitt - Cobleskill Caleb Dewitt Grippin of Cobleskill, passed away unexpectedly March 15th, 2023, in Cooperstown. Born March 23rd, 1990, he was the son of Kim Grippin and Jeffrey (Lynn Wilson) Grippin. Beloved father of River Borthwick - Grippin.
Caleb rode his bicycle from Central Bridge NY to San Francisco California with two friends, 82 days,3853 miles. He...
Marcy L. Ashline
Mar 9, 2023
Ashline, Marcy L. - Albany
Marcy L. (Crosier-Grippin) Ashline of Albany formally of Berne passed away March 9th at St. Peters Hospital with her loving family by her bedside. Born in Albany on July 11th, 1962, she was the daughter of Margaret and the late George Lagrange-Crosier. Beloved wife of John Ashline.
Marcy was a longtime resident of Berne. Graduating...
Beth M. Schiltz
Mar 4, 2023
Beth M. Schiltz, 81 years old, of Altamont NY, passed away Saturday March 4, 2023 at Albany Medical Center
Beth passed away peacefully 45 years to the day after her beloved mother Ethel Hunsdon Moody. With her children Jeff and Jenn at her side, Beth entered the kingdom of heaven after a brief illness at Albany Medical Center.
Beth was...
Clifford L. Whiteley
Mar 4, 2023
Clifford L. Whiteley a long-time resident of Berne passed away peacefully in Schenectady on March 4th,2023. He was 75. Born and raised in New York State, he was the son of the late Gordon and Clara Butler-Whiteley. Beloved husband of Cathy Ann (Bergeron) Whiteley; whom he married July 24th, 1977, sharing 52 years of marriage.
Clifford and Cathy Ann started...
Virginia L. Costakis
Feb 24, 2023
Costakis, Virginia L. - Kingston
Virginia L. Costakis of Kingston passed away February 24th at the Golden Hill Nursing Home in Kingston shortly after her family had said their goodbyes and told her it was time to join her loving parents waiting on the other side. Daughter of the late Earl and Shirley Jones-Janssen who will be remembered for loving...
Anthony R. Varbero
Feb 9, 2023
Anthony Roy Varbero
Altamont - Anthony Roy Varbero, born September 21st,1937, died peacefully at the Joan Nicole Prince Home surrounded by his loving family after a hard fought battle with Mesothelioma.
Roy was predeceased by his wife Claire and son Anthony "Chic" Varbero, sisters Santa Sileo and Josephine Ruge.
He is survived by his daughter Mary and her husband...
Jeanette Beatrice Orsini
Feb 5, 2023
Orsini, Jeanette B - ALTAMONT
Jeanette B. Orsini, 90, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Daughters of Sarah in Albany. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Eva Dube-Page. Beloved wife of 48 years of the late Joseph J. Orsini Sr.
Jeanette graduated from the former Altamont High School in 1950. She worked for General Electric until...
William C Spry
Jan 29, 2023
Spry, William C. "Bill" - Clifton Park
William C. Spry "Bill" of Clifton Park passed away peacefully from this life to be in the presence of the Lord January 29th2023. He was 87. Born in Schenectady Bill was the son of the late Robert Henry Spry and Johanna Emma Louise Pudack-Spry. Bill leaves behind the love of his life of...
Barbara A. Snyder
Jan 27, 2023
Barbara Ann (Traver) Snyder of Berne passed peacefully on Jan 27 after a brief illness, she was 91. Born in Hudson NY to the late John & Clara Traver. She moved to Berne for her senior year of high school where she met her husband, Jimmy. She worked for the phone company in East Berne for a few years, but...
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