Obituaries

Nov 15, 2021

John D. Moons of East Berne passed away November 15th, 2021, in Albany with his loving family at his side. John was the son of Bob and the late Joyce Kuntzman Moons and the beloved husband of Bernice Kochan whom he married August 9th, 2009.

John will be remembered for his love of the small hill town of Berne. He...

Nov 7, 2021

BERNE — Russell Victor Gladieux was a natural leader who excelled at all he put his mind to. He died on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, at the age of 81.

Mr. Gladieux was born in Washington, D.C. on Valentine’s Day, 1940, to Bernard and Persis Gladieux, the second of four sons. Russell Victor Gladieux is survived by his wife,...

Oct 28, 2021

Altamont – Susan L. Domanico nee Broughton died peacefully on October 28,2021, as a result of Covid, with her loving husband Lou at her side. Susan was the beloved wife of Louis N. Domanico with whom she shared 51 years of marriage. Born in Albany she was predeceased by her parents John and Katherine Oster Broughton. Susan leaves her daughter...

Oct 28, 2021

Audrey Stewart Stalker, 92, died peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospice on October 22, 2021. Born April 11, 1929, she lived in the same house in Berne for 71 years. Audrey worked from home transcribing for an orthopedic doctor and a court reporter.

She and her husband were active crafters and sold their goods at craft fairs. She loved to knit,...

Oct 26, 2021

GARDNER, Fay Ellen ALTAMONT Fay Ellen Gardner passed away on October 26, 2021. Fay was born on December 9, 1936, in Ticonderoga, NY, the daughter of Clyde and Myrtle Musser. In addition to her parents, Fay was predeceased by her husband, Charles W. Gardner, Jr. and her cousin, Robert Musser. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Twaddell (Russell) and...

Oct 10, 2021

Cobleskill – Matthew D. Michaels of Cobleskill, NY passed away unexpectedly on October 10, 2021. Matty enjoyed all outdoor activities and spending time with his family and friends.  Matty’s passion was riding and restoring dirt bikes.

Matty is survived by his mother Michelle Michaels and Greg, Grandson of Nancy Michaels, Nephew of Lynn Sallsbury, beloved cousin of Brian Hoop Jr. and...

Oct 5, 2021

A.Harley (Avi) Wolfson Albany – Beloved husband, father, brother and friend, A. Harley Wolfson, endearingly called Avi, went home to Glory to be with his Lord and Savior on October 5th, 2021. As a Jewish believer in his Messiah Yeshua-Jesus, Avi was a man who served God with all of his heart, and faithfully served at his congregation for many...

Sep 29, 2021

Voorheesville:

Marjorie N Mabee, age 74 died September 29 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital. She is survived by her daughter Nicole, two sons James J Williams Jr, and Aaron T. Williams. She is also survived by six grandchildren and her dear friend Sean Mancini.

Marjorie loved nature, gardening and crafting. Showing love to others brought Marjorie great joy.

Calling hours will be held...

Sep 16, 2021

Gloria Chardeen passed away peacefully at home in Altamont, NY on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Gloria was born in Albany, NY to Henry and Edna Bink on October 10, 1940.

Gloria was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Delmar, NY.

Gloria worked as a secretary for many years for the Guilderland School District, retiring as the secretary to the superintendent. She...

Jul 21, 2021

BERNE- Evelyn M Stevens, 74, of Berne, passed away on July 21, 2021 after fighting to stay in this world until the end. 

Evelyn was born on February 15, 1947 to the late Lewis and Lillian Briggs of Knox. She

graduated from Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District. She worked for the New York State Thruway and retired after 36 years of service.

In grade school,...

Jul 12, 2021

ALTAMONT- Frank Anthony Corradi, 90, of Altamont, New York, beloved husband of Mrs. Jane E. Corradi, went peacefully to be with our Lord on Monday, July 12, 2021. Fredendall Funeral Home of Altamont will host a public memorial service from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, July 24. Following a private military funeral on July 26, the family will inter Frank at...

Jun 21, 2021

Joseph Edward Purcell, 84, of Albany, NY, peacefully passed away on June 21, 2021 after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s and Cancer – it took two of the world’s worst diseases to get the better of Joe.

Joe was born on October 9th, 1936 to Loretta and William Purcell in West Granville, NY. He spent his childhood in West Granville with...

Jun 21, 2021

ALTAMONT- Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Mahoney, 88, passed away on Monday June 21, 2021 after a brief illness. She was born in Altamont, NY on May 14, 1933 to the late John and Sadie (Sidoti) Orsini.

She graduated from the Altamont High School in 1951. After graduation from high school she worked for GE in Schenectady until she married Bill Mahoney on...

Jun 13, 2021

ALTAMONT- James Alexander Sands died suddenly and accidentally at home on June 13, 2021. He was known as James or “Alex” by his friends, classmates and business associates. He was a creative, kind and the sweetest person you could have known. His smile lit up his face and his enthusiasm was infectious. His passions were cycling, hiking, photography, cooking and...

Jun 12, 2021

Born in South Ryegate VT, Marion attended rural schools and later the University of New Hampshire at Durham, where she earned a degree in English. 

The day following graduation she married Bruce Robertson. They moved to PA and IN where they co-managed  food service venues.

Returning to the Northeast, they settled in Altamont. They treasured the friendships and camaraderie of the Altamont...

Jun 11, 2021

Jun 8, 2021

Leo O. Bartell, Sr., 78, of East Berne, New York, passed away peacefully at home on June 8.

Leo graduated from Guilderland high school in 1962. As a young adult he was an iron worker working in high rise construction steel. Leo retired from Owens Corning Fiberglas, Delmar, where he worked for many years as a machinist mechanic. As retirees, Leo...

May 21, 2021

Jean M. Wright, a retired Kindergarten teacher of 32 years passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at the age of 82. Jean was born on February 7, 1939 with a twin sister, Janet (Salzer) to Raymond and Alberta Wright.  They joined their older sister Ruth Elaine (DeWitt).

Jean is survived by her family, Stacey Wright, David and Holly Clark, Susan...

May 18, 2021

Lisa Sperry, age 55, gained her angel wings, at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY on May 18, 2021

Lisa was born on May 6, 1966 in Albany, NY to Lawrence Kenneth and Betty Jean (Speenburgh) Ingleston. She graduated from Berne Knox Westerlo high school. After high school Lisa worked as a waitress at area restaurants, cared for seniors and worked...

May 17, 2021

Janel M. Schaible of Rotterdam, NY passed away May 17, 2021. She was 67.

The best wife, mom and grandmother anyone could ask for, Janel was born on August 21, 1953 in Wichita, Kansas. The third of four children, Janel was a caretaker for her family from an early age, developing a close relationship with her little brother, Jerry, who had...