Obituaries

May 13, 2021

Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My Word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.” – John 5:24

After courageously fighting a long and difficult battle with multiple sclerosis, John was called home by our Lord on May 13, 2021. In spite of COVID...

Apr 30, 2021

Friedrich Karl-Heinz “Fred” Hennemann passed away after a long illness on April 30, 2021 at the age of 86. Fred was born in Koeppern, Germany on June 28, 1934. After World War II, he apprenticed as a cabinet maker. He emigrated to the US with his mother and sister in 1951, settling in Queens, NY. He married Rita Lorenz, a...

Apr 25, 2021

Mae Duncan daughter of Frederick and Elma Jones passed into eternal life on April 25, 2021. She was the loving wife of Donald G. Duncan Sr. for 64 years.

Mae was survived by her children Deborah J. Blanchard (Bill), Darrell R. Duncan (Karen), Dodie L. Duncan, Donald G. Duncan Jr. (Toyyo), Deidra A. Trombley, Darrin G. Duncan (Tonya) and predeceased by...

Apr 18, 2021

Michael J. Miller, 63, of Knox died April 18, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was a 1976 graduate of Warsaw Central School and a 1980 graduate of the State University at Oneonta. He was a Program Manager for NYS Tax and Finance Departmentfor 33 years. Mike loved spending time with his family and enjoyed being outdoors. He will...

Apr 11, 2021

Cpl. John James Prastio Sr., 2nd Battalion 3rd Marines, retired, 76, died peacefully at home in April 11, 2021. A Vietnam Veteran, served in three tours and received 3 Purple Hearts.  His individual strength was immeasurable.  At 20, he was told he would never walk again due to battle wounds but with his determination and perseverance he walked.  He didn’t...

Apr 10, 2021

On April 10,2021, Clyde Sisson III passed away suddenly at St Peter's Hospital. He was 47. Born in Albany, NY on June 26, 1973. 

He was raised on the farm on Cole Hill Road, so he wasn't afraid of hard work. Clyde's most beloved hobby was hunting, and fixing guns.  His hunting buddy's and brothers will sure miss him in November....

Mar 23, 2021

Mar 17, 2021

William D. Ackner, 88, of Guilderland, NY, passed away on March 17, 2021. Bill was the son of Douw S. Ackner and Selina Runkle Ackner. He grew up in Schoharie County, NY, near Central Bridge, and graduated from Schoharie High School in 1950. He attended Alfred State College for one year, prior to going to work for General Electric. During...

Mar 17, 2021

Myrtle Sweet Murray died peacefully on Wednesday March 17th, 2021. She was a long-time resident of Altamont NY with her late husband Owen Murray.

She was born Myrtle Margaret Sweet on May 26th, 1926 in Chateaugay NY, daughter of the late Merle Sweet and Frances Arno Sweet. She grew up in Chateaugay and graduated in 1944 from Chateaugay High School.

She met...

Mar 9, 2021

Frederick S. Hout, age 73 of Altamont, passed away March 9, 2021 after a long illness. Born in Albany, NY to Frederick and Margaret Hout. Fred was a graduate of Albany High School and went on to serve in the Army Corp of Engineers from 1966-68. Fred spent his career as a boilermaker and retired from the University at Albany...

Feb 27, 2021

Obituary – Marjorie G. Kotmel

Marjorie G. Kotmel, 73, died peacefully on February 27, 2021after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.  She was born on September 24, 1947 in Endicott, NY, daughter of the late Sidney E. and Lois Gent.

Marjorie graduated from Newark Valley Central High School in 1965 and went on to become the first person in her family to attend...

Feb 20, 2021

EAST BERNE- Douglas E. Michaels, 66 of East Berne, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Albany Medical Center Hospital of complications from Multiple Myeloma, which he had been fighting since 2012.

He was born on January 26, 1955 and was a life long residence of East Berne. Douglas was a union electrician, working for Kasselman Electric in...

Feb 19, 2021

KNOX- Allen F. Heath Sr.,76, passed away at home on Friday, February 19, 2021. Born in November 1944 he was the son of the late Willard and Frances (nee Lensch) Heath.

Allen graduated from Shaker High School. He was a truck driver for many years for the Nabisco Co. in Latham, NY.

He is survived by his children Holly (Darrin) Busch and Allen...

Feb 3, 2021

Patricia J. Tregaskis, 87, of Altamont, NY, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2021. She was the devoted wife of the late George K. Tregaskis and loving mother of David K. Tregaskis. Patricia is also survived by her brother, Paul W. Harris, of Chicago, IL, sister, Carol Avery, of Stonewall Manitoba, Canada, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded...

Jan 31, 2021

KNOX- Janet Marie Finke passed away peacefully at her home on 1/31/21, after a long illness. Janet was born on June 24th 1958 in Bethpage, NY to Robert and Elizabeth Schneider. She graduated from Massapequa High School and SUNY Cobleskill College with a business degree. Janet served careers at General Electric, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Factory Automation & Computer Technology, until...

Jan 22, 2021

The Reverend Dr. Hugh Gould Nevin, Jr. of Slingerlands, NY died peacefully on January 22, 2021-- one week shy of his 88th birthday -- after a battle with cancer.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Vaughn (nee Lainhart) and their children: Alison (spouse Bernard) Sheahan of Arlington, VA, Christopher (spouse Karen) Nevin of Moretown, VT and...

Jan 12, 2021

KNOX- Kathleen Eileen Bright passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. She was in her home with family at her side.  

Originally from London, England, Kathleen moved to the United States with her loving husband and family in 1963.  After raising five children, Kathleen attended the State University of New York at Albany and earned...

Jan 10, 2021

KNOX- Donald E. Hackel, Don Hackel, 65, of Spring Hill, TN took his “Pilgrim” journey to his forever home early morning on Sunday, January 10, 2021. In his final weeks, Don was surrounded by all of his family in his daughter’s home in Knox, NY. He was free to laugh, cry, tell jokes and watch his favorite movie “Jeremiah Johnson”.

Don...

Jan 7, 2021

Henry Brezinski (95) died peacefully from natural causes on Jan 7, 2021. He was born in Lebanon, N.H. on November 3, 1925. He was predeceased by his five brothers, two sisters, and his wife of thirty-seven years Maxine Brezinski. He is survived by his two sons Bruce and Stephen, grandchildren Carolyn and Michael, great grandchildren Jacob and Maxine, and his...

Dec 28, 2020

Altamont- John R. Van Wormer,75, died on Monday, December 28, 2020. He was born in Schenectady to the late Willard and Doris Van Wormer.

John owned and operated John Van Wormer Septic Service for many years. He enjoyed being involved with the Altamont Fair and the Auto Museum there. He loved antiques cars.

He is survived by his daughter Katherine and her...