Obituaries

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...

Dec 24, 2020

Tristan Paul Anthony Von Haugg died peacefully on December 24, 2020 at the age of 75.

Tristan was born on October 17, 1945 to Lothar and Bertha Von Haugg.  He attended school at Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School, and joined the Air Force in 1963 as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician in both Taiwan and Hawaii.  After his honorable discharge in 1965, he settled...

Dec 24, 2020

Constance “Connie” Elayne (Truax) Scheiderer, wife of the late Robert Scheiderer, passed away on December 24, 2020 after a progressive illness.  A former resident of Guilderland, NY, Connie spent the past five years residing with her daughter in Poughquag NY.  Connie was born on July 28, 1931, in Schenectady, NY to Hal and Marguerite (Young) Truax. She spent her youth...

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...