Obituaries

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...

Nov 5, 2019

BERNE- Ray M. Porter, 66, died on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. He was born on October 25, 1953 to US Airforce Serviceman, Mace E. Porter and his British wife Maureen V. (nee Reohorn) Porter.

Ray was a graduate of Berne-Knox High School in 1971. Starting in his youth and for many years he had a passion for fishing and hunting. He...

Nov 1, 2019

BERNE- Frances B. Miller passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2019. She was born in Berne, NY on July 18,1919, the daughter of the late Omer and Ada (nee Shultes) Becker. Frances turned 100 years old this past July.

She is survived by her children, Ralph (Jeannette) Miller , Harold Miller (Edward Davidson), Carolyn Wright, Marilyn Nardoillo, Huberta Miller, Charles (Sandra) Miller...

Oct 18, 2019

Berne- Michael R. Morey, 58, passed unexpectedly on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. He was born in Albany, NY on 9-15-1961.

He was a veteran of the U.S. AirForce. He was a son of the late Bob Morey. He is survived by his loving mother, Rita Quavillon; his sons Steen (Nina) and Kristian as well as his daughter Anna; his siblings Brian...

Sep 29, 2019

Altamont- Freda R. Hartmann, 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2019. She was born to the late William and Elizabeth (nee Loechel) Reineck in Albany, NY on January 21, 1923.

Freda worked as a secretary for Tobin’s Meat and Packing Company until it closed. She was the oldest active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Altamont. She participated...

Sep 28, 2019

Robert George Scheiderer 1925-2019. Robert Scheiderer passed away peacefully on September 28, 2019 with his family by his side after complications from a stroke. Robert “Bob” was born on November 1, 1925 in Bristol, CT. Son of Alma and Gustav Scheiderer, sister to the late Verne Campbell and June Barnett. Bob proudly served in the U.S Navy in Puerto Rico...

Aug 23, 2019

Albany- Vivian Higgins Pickering, 91, of Albany, NY; formerly of Keene, NH passed peacefully on August 23, 2019.

Vivian was born on October 1, 1927 in Springfield, MA. She worked as an office manager of Cheshire Oil Company in Keene for thirty years. After retirement, Vivian and her husband Bob spent their winters in Florida and vacationed in Jamaica, Bermuda and...

Aug 21, 2019

Joseph A. Novak, 76, passed away Wednesday August 21st peacefully at home following a valiant struggle with metastatic colon cancer.  He was a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, and friend to many. His humor, smile, and calming presence will be greatly missed.

Joseph is survived by his adoring wife, Noreen (Gadd); his son, Joseph W. Novak, and his wife, Lara; his daughter,...

Aug 16, 2019

Berne- Roslyn Moser a long-time resident of Berne, died Friday, August 16, 2019, at Ellis Hospital after being stricken at home.

Mrs. Moser was born in Schenectady, NY on September 28, 1935 to the late Mark and Florence Manderville.  At the age of 4 her biological mother died and she was raised by her step-mother Altha Manderville.

Growing up in Schenectady, Mrs....

Aug 11, 2019

Roger F. Ehlert, 75, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at Albany Medical Center, with his family by his side, following an 8-month battle against lung cancer. He was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather, who will be greatly missed.

Roger was born in Buffalo, NY on September 20, 1943, to Frederick C. and Catherine E. (nee Best)...

Jul 31, 2019

Jul 18, 2019

Wayne Robert Lennebacker, age 78 of Altamont, passed on July 18, 2019, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. He was born in Ilion, NY and grew up in Cooperstown.  He had a long career in photography; was on the faculty of the Art Dept. at SUNY Albany and worked at GE and CR&D as a Corporate Photographer.  Wayne...

Jun 29, 2019

Knox- Ethel Frances McDermott, 97, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2019. She was born on May 19, 1922 in the Town of Wright, NY to the late Harrison and Beula (nee Clow) Gage.

She graduated from Schoharie High School in June 1940. She married her sweetheart Harold McDermott on June 21, 1942.

Ethel was a contract driver for the Berne Knox Central...

Jun 29, 2019

Clyde Edward “Ted” Willsey passed away quietly on Saturday, June 29, 2019. He was 91.

Ted was born on February 15, 1928 to the late Frank and Millie (nee Ball) Willsey. The seventh of nine children and raised on the family farm in East Berne, NY. A lifelong “Hilltown” resident, he attended Berne-Knox before entering the Sea Bees during World War...