Obituaries

Nov 29, 2020

Patricia M. Favreau, 84, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2020, at Albany Medical Center Hospital, surrounded by her children. Born in Cambridge, New York, Pat was the daughter of the late Margaret E. Morey and sister of the late V. Robert Morey. A nearly lifelong resident of Berne, having moved there with her family in 1943, Pat graduated from...

Nov 14, 2020

 Marion Louise Lawton, formerly of Altamont, New York, passed away peacefully on November 14 at the Warren Center in Queensbury, New York, surrounded by loving family.  Born in Schenectady on June 24, 1929, she was the daughter of the late William and Anna (King) Lawton and younger sister to Richard, Donald and Elizabeth (Betty) Lawton. 

Marion, fondly known as “Mamie” to...

Nov 12, 2020

James Keough 79, of  Knox, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 12th. James was the son of the late John and Isabel Keough and husband of the late Blanche (Macejka) Keough. James grew up in Schenectady and graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1959.  After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps...

Oct 30, 2020

EAST BERNE- Houlihan, Colleen M. of East Berne died on Friday, October 30, 2020, after a courageous 16-year battle with COPD. She was born in 1944 to the late James and Cecelia (nee Manley) Mitchell in Rome, NY and was raised in Camden, Oneida County. Colleen graduated from Camden Central School in 1961, where she later met her best friend...

Oct 29, 2020

Tommy, 63, entered into eternal rest on October 29, 2020 after a long, valiant battle with lung cancer.

He lived most of his life in Altamont. Tommy, a gentle soul, led a quiet life, very devoted to his family, especially his favorite niece Penny.  After serving in the army he came home and volunteered as a fireman for Altamont.  He worked...

Oct 28, 2020

WESTERLO- Donna Arlene (Slingerland) Lee

Donna lived life to the fullest. Strong willed, determined and often outspoken. Her personality was larger than life.

Adventurous, Donna would pave the way by being one of the few women in her generation to ride her own Harley Davidson motorcycle. She loved the outdoors, horseback riding, family bonfires and long motorcycle rides. Donna was a woman...

Oct 21, 2020

Peter Becker’s Eulogy

BERNE- Peter M. Becker, 52, died on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, in a tragic accident while at work at the Berne Highway Department.

He was born in Albany, NY on April 5, 1968, the only child of Marvin and Nancy (nee Yarmchuk) Becker. He graduated from Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School in 1986 and then went on to the Technical Career...

Sep 30, 2020

Sep 19, 2020

ALTAMONT- Ardelle M. (Gordon) Spawn 76, of Altamont, NY, passed away peacefully at her son’s home on Saturday, September 19, 2020 after a long battle with Dementia. She was born on October 12,1943, the daughter of the late Stanley Gordon & Katherine (Kniskern) Gordon of Central Bridge.

Ardelle graduated from Schoharie Central High School in 1962. She worked at the State...

Sep 10, 2020

BERNE- John J. Clemmer,77, died on Thursday, September 10, 2020 from complications due to Covid-19 and reckless conditions of being in a nursing home for rehabilitation. He was born in New York, NY to the late Dr. John J. and Edna S. Clemmer on September 22, 1942.

John attended the Boys Academy of Albany, High Moyne Academy of New Hampshire and...

Sep 5, 2020

ALTAMONT- Monica Bush entered eternal rest on Saturday, September 5, 2020.  She was a graduate of Cherry Valley High School, SUNY Cobleskill and SUNY Oneonta.  She taught as a Family Consumer Science Teacher in South New Berlin, Schalmont, and Bethlehem Central School districts for 30 years.  Retiring in 2013, Monica was able to spend the most valuable years of her...

Sep 5, 2020

Newton T. Ronan, 94, of Altamont, passed away on September 5, 2020. Born in Albany, he graduated early from Albany High School in order to enlist in the Army. In 1980 he retired from AT&T. Newt and Jane, the love of his life, then bought the Altamont Paint Store from Olive Lape, where he continued to work on clocks. 

Newt was...

Aug 23, 2020

Anne F. Higgs, 90, of Florida, NY passed away peacefully at St. Peters Hospital in Albany, NY on Sunday, August 23, 2020.  She was born November 14, 1929 in Manhattan, NY to the late Herman and Margaret Urquhart Forester.

A retired teacher, she taught Kindergarten and Third grade in the Warwick Valley Central Schools for over 30 years.  She was a...

Aug 23, 2020

CLIFTON PARK- Leonard J. (Bud) Berschwinger passed away peacefully August 23rd at Saratoga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Bud had celebrated his 93rd birthday just three weeks earlier on August 2nd. Born in Albany, Bud was the son of the late Leonard F. and Anna Berschwinger. He is survived by his wife Janis; his children; Leonard [Richard], David (Cathy), Patricia Headwell...

Aug 15, 2020

Kenneth E. Teetsel, 90, of Guilderland, NY passed away peacefully at home with family reading to him on August 15th, 2020. 

Born December 17, 1929, the son of the late Earl and Katherine Teetsel. Ken grew up in Catskill, NY with his sister Florence.

He graduated with an associates degree from SUNY Canton, where he met the love of his life Mary...

Jul 31, 2020

Jul 28, 2020

Porter, Mace Everett, 91, of Berne died peacefully at home on July 28, 2020. Born in Broome, NY, Mace was the son of the late Robert L. Porter and Anna Mae Porter. After high school, Mace served in the United States Air Force for over 21 years where he earned the rank of Master Sergeant. When stationed overseas in England,...

Jul 20, 2020

Barbara A. Newell, 74, passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center on Monday, July 20, 2020 surrounded by her loving sons.   She was born February 1, 1946 in Brooklyn, NY to the late John and Elizabeth Newell. 

She is survived by her sons Keith and Charles, Keith’s wife Ariana, her grandchildren Elara and Talia, her brothers Ted, Rich, and John, and a...

Jul 15, 2020

ALTAMONT- Harry Allen (Al) VanAuken,71, died on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. He was born on May 10, 1949 to the late Olive and Harry VanAuken.

Al was a devoted husband to his wife Victoria (Vicky) and enjoyed thirty-one years of traveling and gambling with her. He worked for Colonie Masonry as a mason tender and retired from the Guilderland School District...

Jul 5, 2020

BERNE- Edna Anne Bunzey, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born in Town of Wright, NY on October 1, 1924 to the late John and Catherine (nee Wrade) Eggers.

Edna graduated from Schoharie Central High School in 1942. She married Ford F. Bunzey in 1946 and together they raised four...