Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Robert Leonard Marx
Dec 1, 2024
Robert L. Marx "Bob" passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024 at the blessed age of 93.
Born on January 26, 1931 in Schenectady, NY, Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 71
years Beverly "Bev", his two daughters Cheryl "CherÃ" (Leon) France and Michele (Mark)
Fonda, and his adoring sisters June (Stephen) Montenaro and Joyce Santor. Robert was an
amazing grandfather lovingly...
Thomas O. Talbot
Nov 30, 2024
Thomas Oldfield Talbot, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Born and raised in West Hartford, Connecticut, Tom was a man of boundless energy and curiosity who found immense joy in gardening, traveling, and building. A passionate nature enthusiast, he enjoyed tending his property in Knox, NY, where he created beautiful...
Gray Normington
Nov 24, 2024
Gray Normington of Rotterdam passed away peacefully on Sunday in his home surrounded by family. A man who loved his family with his whole heart has headed home to be with his Heavenly Father. His caring and gentle nature is a testament to his identity in Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior.
Born in 1935 in Cohoes, NY. He was...
Barbara A. Pentak
Nov 17, 2024
Barbara A Pentak, 93, died Sunday November 17, 2024 at home with the loving and loyal support of her family. Barbara was born and raised in Long Branch, NJ. A gardening enthusiast who enjoyed sharing her knowledge with family and friends. She enjoyed caring for her gardens and ponds, particularly watching the variety of birds that visited her yard. A...
Diane Mary Champion
Nov 7, 2024
Diane M. Champion, 76, was born on October 5, 1948, in Troy, NY to Aubrey F. Primeau and Beatrice Teal Primeau of Averill Park, NY. She attended Averill Park Schools and Albany Business College where she was the yearbook editor.
Upon graduation, she began her working career with National Commercial Bank as a wire transfer clerk. There she met her future...
Ralph A. Wever
Nov 6, 2024
Wever, Ralph A. - Schenectady
Ralph A. Wever of Schenectady died peacefully Wednesday November 6th in Schenectady. Son of the late Ralph and Margaret Beatte Wever. Beloved husband of Michele Pollard Wever.
In addition to his wife, Ralph is survived by his sons Scott and Chris Wever; and sister Donna Gibbs.
Predeceased by his siblings Patricia Smith and Doug Wever....
Clinda A. Pollard
Nov 2, 2024
Clinda "Cindy" Ann (Wellisch) Pollard died peacefully on November 02, 2024. She was 89.
In her early years Cindy was a teachers assistant at Altamont Elementary School. She was a huge advocate for children with disabilities and helped start the Wildwood School. Cindy loved the Altamont Fair and was a director for many years. Cindy and her good friend Midge Peterson...
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