Obituaries

Jun 12, 2020

BERNE- Roy B. Jones Sr., died peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Friday, June 12, 2020. He was 87. He was born on June 17, 1932 in Berne, NY, the son of the late Howard and Lillian (née Hempstead) Jones. He was predeceased by his two brothers, Edwin and Douglas.

Roy grew up in the house across the street from where he and...

Jun 6, 2020

Altamont, NY – Henrietta Elizabeth Dunne Cleary – “Etta” Cleary, long-time resident of Altamont Oaks passed away peacefully early on Saturday morning, June 6, 2020 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones. Etta was born at home in the Bronx NY on September 27, 1926 to Anna Violet Johannis and Thomas Stanley Dunne. Etta’s pleasant childhood memories included...

May 30, 2020

Hazel Parshall (Carl) Holden, 94, passed away peacefully May 30, 2020, at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albany, New York. She was born December 21, 1925 in Rome, New York to Earl and Lena Parshall.

Hazel was a wife and mother for 26 years during which time she participated in Boy Scouts, 4-H, Women’s Guild, Guilderland PTA, and other...

May 29, 2020

Gerald David Miller passed away peacefully with his mother by his side in Lady Lake, FL, on Friday, May 29, 2020. He was born in Niskayuna on April 10, 1964, the son of Huberta Miller and the late Gerald Miller.

He is survived by his sister Suzanne M. Ascher and her husband Daniel; his nieces Rebecca Leigh and Jamie Elizabeth Ascher;...

Apr 13, 2020

My dad was a guy that not only his family could go to for help but the entire community. Often I would walk to the barn with my coffee in the morning to talk . There was always neighbors and family solving the farm problem of the day . I recall one morning my uncle Ernie saying to me ‘we’re...

Apr 9, 2020

Kady Maxine Hayes, 92, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2020. She was born February 2, 1928 in Branson Colorado, the 10th child and 4th daughter of John Rudolph and Minnie Pearl Bailey. She graduated from Hayward Union High School (Hayward, CA) in 1945, and then completed two years of College at San Jose State University. She excelled at field...

Mar 19, 2020

EAST BERNE- Virginia E. Mann, 90, passed over into the loving arms of our Lord on Thursday, March 19, 2020 with her family by her side. Virginia was born on October 12, 1929 to the late Isaac and Ruby (nee Silvernail) Weidman in Middleburgh, NY.

Virginia had many memories and stories to tell of her life. Fresh out of college as an...

Mar 16, 2020

ALTAMONT – Pamala D. (nee White) Spawn, 54, passed peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2020, surrounded by her loving family and devoted friends.

Pam was born on March 15, 1966 to Helen and Gerald White. She was a 1984 graduate of Guilderland High School. She worked various jobs including State Bank of Albany, Stewart’s, Dr. Becker and most recently as a...

Mar 7, 2020

Gretchen Marie Kunkel Feussner passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 after a long illness, at her sister's home in Altamont, New York, with her family by her side.

Gretchen was born in Rome, New York on August 17, 1947 to the late Lambert and Katherine Narrow Kunkel.  She attended the Academy of Holy Names, and Rome City Schools, graduating in 1965...

Mar 7, 2020

Mar 5, 2020

EAST BERNE- Mark F. Resnick, 58, died on March 5, 2020. He was born in Utica, NY on March 12, 1961 to the late Alan and Barbara (nee Saulzberg) Resnick.

He was employed with Albany Medical Center Hospital for 29 years, working in the ER as an L.P.N. He was a life member and past treasurer of the East Berne Volunteer...

Feb 18, 2020

DELANSON- Frank Beretz passed on to the happy hunting grounds at the age of 98. He valiantly served his country in the United States Marine Corp during WWII (Pacific- Asia Theater); was present at Iwo Jima and a Purple Heart recipient. He was a new home builder his entire career. Turkey hunting was his passion, but he was also a great gardener....

Feb 6, 2020

KNOX- Catherine (Shearer) White, 55, of the town of Knox, passed away at St. Peters Hospital surrounded by her loving family on February 6, 2020, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Jacksonville, Fl. in 1964, Catherine graduated from Voorheesville High School, and Marymount University with a BA in Finance. She was a beloved and supportive wife...

Jan 24, 2020

Janet K. Simons was born Nov. 5, 1929, the youngest daughter of Arnold and Emily Keenholts of Altamont, NY. She inherited her father’s toughness and love of gardening and her mother’s mischievous good nature and love of playing cards. Although quite smart, she admitted to focusing more on boys and entertainment as she progressed through Altamont’s elementary and high schools....

Jan 7, 2020

On January 7, 2020, Richard William Bradt passed with his family at his side. He was 84. Born to William F. and Ruth D. (nee Goldsmith) in Albany, New York he would later repair to the Linthicum area in 1962. Richard served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean war where his rating had him working on the flight...

Dec 26, 2019

Greene, NY– Amanda Lynn Williams, 34, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at home. Born on September 4, 1985 in Albany, NY, Amanda is the daughter of Bonnie & Joe Hildenbrand and William Scott Williams. Amanda was predeceased by Mary Boyere (Bolaski), Barry Boyere, Charles and Sylvia Hildenbrand, and Paul Williams. Besides her parents, Amanda is survived by...

Dec 3, 2019

PRINCETOWN- Wila J. Gilman, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. She was born in Gallupville, NY on May 28, 1926, the daughter of the late Wiley and Lela (nee Hoataling) Gage.

Wila married her late husband William H. Gilman on January 31, 1947. She was employed by General Electric and a homemaker for many years.  She enjoyed knitting,...

Nov 29, 2019

CLARKSVILLE- Jeffrey R. Houck, 59, died peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Albany, NY to the late Raymond and Georgiana (nee’ Childress) Houck.

Jeff was a past chief, treasurer and a life member of Onesquethaw Volunteer Fire Company. He loved farming at both Hilltop and Stanton farms.

He leaves behind his wife Dawn;...

Nov 18, 2019

Nov 18, 2019

GUILDERLAND_ Stanley Gemlick, age 101, a Guilderland native died on November 18, 2019. He served in the US Army during WWII under George S. Patton in the 35th Tank Battalion, reaching rank of Technical Sergeant. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was part of the liberation of the Dachau Concentration Camp. He received a presidential commendation for...