Obituaries
Ruth Case
Oct 14, 2011
Ruth Case formerly from Windham, died peacefully at the Pine Haven Nursing Home in Philmont, N.Y. Ruth was born on April 23, 1915 in Astoria, New York, she lived most of her life in Windham. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Raymond Case. She loved the mountain top and was well known in the community. She worked for years...
Hedwig E. Meier
Oct 14, 2011
Hedwig "Betty" Meier -- 94 yrs old Hedwig Elizabeth 'Betty' Wachter Meier of Windham NY went to be with her Lord on Friday, October 14 after a short illness. Betty was born on October 7, 1917 in Himmelsthur Germany to John and Elisabeth (Oppermann) Wachter. She immigrated to the United States with her family and became a U.S. citizen on...
James M. Mattice
Oct 13, 2011
Altamont - James M. Mattice, Sr., 60, died suddenly on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Albany Medical Center Hospital with his beloved family by his side. He was born on September 21, 1951 in Albany, son of Arlene and the late Floyd Mattice. James is survived by his wife of 42 years Mary A. Mattice, a son James Mattice Jr.,...
Ruth V. Masick
Oct 6, 2011
Schenectady, NY- Ruth Violet Masick 88, died on Oct.6, 2011 at Clare Bridge of Niskayuna. She was formerly of Schenectady, NY. She was born on January 1, 1923 the daughter of John and Ruth Connine in Ware, Ma. She was predeceased by her husband Vincent and her son Donald F. Masick. She is survived by her sons, Vincent R., Lawrence...
James H. Holcomb
Sep 30, 2011
Prattsville,NY- James H. Holcomb of Robinson Terrace Nursing Home, Stamford, NY and formally of Oneonta and Prattsville NY passed away on September 30,2011.Mr. Holcomb was born in the town of Merideth, NY on September 15,1917 the son of Ralph and Louesa Holcomb. Mr. Holcomb was predeceased by his wife Marion, his parents Ralph & Louesa Holcomb and his brother Arley....
John H. Bushnell
Sep 21, 2011
South Berne - John H. Bushnell, 56, died on Wednesday September 21, 2011 at Home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 16, 1954 in Albany, son of the late Elbridge and the late Margaret Bushnell. He was employed by the Town of Berne Highway Department; he also sold and delivered firewood. John enjoyed spending time with his...
Ellwood A. Chappell
Sep 10, 2011
Guilderland- Ellwood A. "Chappy" Chappell, 86, died on Saturday, September 10, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Elizabeth "Betty" Chappell; a daughter Kathy (Dwight) Sickler of Guilderland; Three Grandchildren, Debbie (Ron) Franzer of Guilderland, Matt (Marcy Sickler of Alplaus, NY, and Charlene (Andy) Sanna of Boston, MA; Six Great Grandchildren, Matthew and Mark Beliveau, Charles, Valerie...
Thomas Richard Conklin
Sep 5, 2011
Berne - Thomas Richard Conklin, 58, passed away surrounded by his family early morning on Monday, September 5, 2011 at home, in his beloved Berne. He was born April 17, 1953 in Albany to the late Bob and Esther (Greene) Conklin. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Leslie (Magin) Conklin and was the adored father of...
Shirley Anthony Carman
Sep 3, 2011
Shirley Anthony Carman died after a short illness on September 3, 2011. The daughter of Anna Blessing Anthony and Merwin J. Anthony, Shirley was born on November 9, 1927 in Schenectady and grew up in the countryside outside of Altamont. Except for college and the last two years of her life, she chose never to live more than a quarter...
Elizabeth M. Van Patten
Sep 3, 2011
Elizabeth Margaret (Ivers) Van Patten, entered into eternal rest on Saturday morning, September 3, 2011. She was born April 30, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY. Predeceased by her husband, Emerson (Van) Van Patten Jr. of Guilderland NY. Elizabeth (Betty) is survived by her children, Linda Sornberger (Lee), Emerson J. Van Patten III (Tara), Jeffrey D. Van Patten (Jill), Jan L. Van...
Ida C. Hoyt
Sep 1, 2011
Hensonville, NY- Ida Caroline Hoyt 65 died Sept. 1, 2011 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. She was born the daughter of George and Frances Mack on April 23, 1946 in Saugerties, NY. She is survived by her husband Richard, her children Dale, Joyce Andreala, Billy and Jason Hoyt. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and one sister Joyce VanWagenen. She...
John J. Poelker
Aug 31, 2011
Windham, NY- John J. Poelker Sr.,89, passed away peacefully on August 31,2011 at his country home.He was born on Dec.28,1921 the son of Herman and Adelheid Poelker in Germany. He was brought to Richmond Hill ,Queens, NY at the age of 9. He is survived by his loving wife who he married on May 5,1945 Sally (nee Callahan). He was...
Jeanette Brannen-Lees
Aug 27, 2011
Jeannette M. Brannen Lees passed away unexpectedly on August 27, 2011 while visiting her family. She is predeceased by her husband Jesse C. Brannen and Raymond Lees. She is survived by her children Jesse C. Brannen, Christopher T. Brannen (Caryn), Susan J. Brannen (J. Henry Greenwood) and Janet L. Adams (Terry); her stepchildren Susan Ryerson (Robert), JoAnne French (Bob )...
Stephania A. Koslik
Aug 12, 2011
Schenectady, NY Stephania A. Koslik 97, died on August, 12,2011 at Ellis Hospital. She was born on Dec.26, 1913 the daughter of Anton and Anna(nee Mlynek) Drahos in Willow River, MN. She is predeceased by her husband Rudolph as well as her sister Mary Brown and her brother Anton Drahos. She is survived by her sons Kenneth and Ronald Koslik....
Mary Ellen Wehren
Aug 9, 2011
Mary Ellen (McHugh) Wehren, 90, of New Salem passed away on August 9, 2011. Mary was born on May 14, 1921 in Albany, New York, the daughter of Lucy (Farley) McHugh and John Joseph McHugh. She graduated from Bethlehem High School and Mildred Elley. Before retirement, she was employed by the New York State Department of Civil Service. Mary was...
Kenneth B. LeBel
Jul 25, 2011
Guilderland- Kenneth B. LeBel (Papa Kenny) passed away suddenly on Monday, July 25,2011 at home. Born in Meriden, Ct. he was the son of Nellie LeBel (Warbel) and Leo LeBel. He was raised in Lake Placid,NY where he excelled at speed skating and barrel jumping. He is a world record holder and is in the Guinness Book of World Records....
Kenneth J. Finck
Jul 14, 2011
It is with great sadness that the family of Kenneth J. Finck announces his passing at home, after a long illness on July 14, 2011. Kenneth is the son of the late Marie and N. Kenneth Finck. Ken will lovingly be remembered by his wife of 51 years, Mary, his daughter Diane and Stephen Fingar, son Kenneth and Donna Finck,Jr.,...
Gracie F. Clay
Jul 7, 2011
Windham, NY- Gracie Clay Hengstler, 65 died suddenly at her residence on Thursday July 7,2011. She was born on March 20,1946 in Columbia, Misssissippi. She is survived by her husband Leo Hengstler of Windham, NY,her children,Cindy Barber,Kimberly Barber,Bryan Barber and Michael Clay all of Mississippi. She is also survived by her father Franklin Lee and her sister Maryann Morgan also...
Yolanda Della Rocco
Jul 6, 2011
Altamont - Yolanda Della Rocco, 97, died on Wednesday July 6, 2011. She is survived by two daughters Patricia (Robert) Hall and Laura (John) Gorman; a son Thomas Della Rocco as well as many grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Friends may call Sunday July 10, 2011 from 2 to 5 PM at the Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont; followed by a...
William J. Tomajer
Jun 15, 2011
Altamont - William J. Tomajer, 88, passed away on June 15, 2011 at the Guilderland Center Nursing Home. Born April 12, 1923 in Jefferson, NY, he was the son of the late John and Mollie (Dusha) Tomajer. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School. After graduation he joined the Army Air Corp. He was assigned to the 385th Bomb...
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