Obituaries

Patricia Ann Rapp
Mar 10, 2019
WESTERLO – RAPP, Patricia "Pat" Ann Overbaugh, 81, went to be with her Lord on March 10, 2019. She was born on November 18, 1937 in Schenectady, daughter of the late Clarence Overbaugh and Evelyn(Edward) Rowe. She graduated from RCS in 1955. She married the love of her life, Richard Rapp, on June 2, 1957. Together they started their life...
Roberta Stage
Feb 26, 2019
Roberta Ann "Bobbie" Stage passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2019 at her new home in Mayfield, NY. Bobbie was born in Sidney, NY on September 8, 1958 to Bob and Jackie Stage. She graduated from Sidney in 1976 as the Valedictorian and with honors in 1980 from Hartwick College. She then attended Albany Law School before marrying Mark Sampsen...
Ella E. Armstrong
Feb 17, 2019
Altamont- Ella E. Armstrong, 94, died Sunday, February 17, 2019. She was born in Stony Creek, Warren County, NY on April 20, 1924 to the late Thompson and Vera (nee Mesick) Ward. She graduated from Altamont High School in 1941 and went on to Eastman Dental School in Rochester. Ella was a Dental Hygienist Teacher for the Guilderland School District...
Michael J. Tymchyn
Feb 9, 2019
Wright- Michael J. Tymchyn, 58, passed away at home on Saturday, February 9, 2019. He was born in Schenectady, NY on November 21, 1960 to the late Martin and Patricia Tymchyn. He was raised in Altamont and attended Guilderland High School. Mike was an avid Mets and Dallas fan. He loved working on building model ships and painting on canvas....

Allan Kotmel
Jan 31, 2019
Allan V. Kotmel, 76, died peacefully on January 31, 2019 after a 2-year battle with cancer. He was born on May 1, 1942 in Montour Falls, NY, son of the late Vincent Kotmel and late Grace Kotmel Drew. Allan graduated from Morris Central High School in 1960 and went on to receive a Bachelor's degree from Hartwick College, a Master's...
Nola W. Barlow
Jan 30, 2019
Greenville- Nola W. Barlow, 93, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born in Middleburgh, NY on March 23, 1925, the daughter of Arthur and Ella Wayman. She married her beloved husband Melvin Barlow on May 17, 1943 and they spent 71 wonderful years together. He passed in 2014.
Nola was a loving mother, grandmother...

Roc'sanna T. Rivers
Jan 25, 2019
On December 15th, 1940, Roc'sanna Tresa was born in Schenectady, New York to the late Rocco & Mildred Martelli. And so, began a 78-year long story of a strong, fiercely stubborn, mischievous, humorous and all around marvelous woman. With heavy hearts, her family bid her farewell at St. Peter's hospital on Friday January 25th, 2019 after a brief illness. Raised...
Owen L. Murray
Jan 22, 2019
Altamont- At his home, surrounded by his wife and children, Owen L. Murray, of Altamont NY passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Born in Lake Placid NY on November 6, 1928. Husband of Myrtle Sweet Murray of Altamont. Son of the late Leo and Irene Murray of Chateaugay NY. Owen grew up in Chateaugay NY, graduating from Chateaugay High...
Ronald S. Slingerland
Dec 31, 2018
Ronald S. Slingerland, 58, of Schenectady, NY, passed away on December 31st, 2018 at his home after an extended illness. He was born in Albany, NY, on October 4th, 1960, son of the late James S. Slingerland and Delores A. Curro. He is survived by his loving partner of 10 years, Roger Kisko and their puppies, Truman and Bubba. He...
Shelly L. Young
Dec 29, 2018
Rotterdam- Shelly Lynn Young peacefully passed away at home on December 29, 2018. Shelly was 56 years old. Most importantly Shelly was a devoted mother and grandmother. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Alicia and Terry Kremer, parents of grandchildren Cameron and Charlotte; her son, Shawn Young and his significant other Brittany McLean, parents of grandchildren Evan and...
John Peter William Hutchings
Dec 23, 2018
Hutchings, John Peter, II (Pete), 56, Pittsboro, NC, went home to the Lord on December 23, 2018. He was born in Manhattan, NY on May 13, 1962. Beloved son of J. Peter Hutchings, Sr. (Myrna) of Columbia, SC and Dr. Sheila M. O'Connor of Scotia, NY. He is survived by his parents, his loving spouse Tonya Marie Bracken, two sons...
Mary T. Boucher
Dec 19, 2018
Altamont- Mary T. Boucher, 86, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2018. She was born in Altamont, NY on February 13,1932, the daughter of the late John and Sadie (nee Sidoti) Orsini. She is survived by her daughters Denise (Hindin) Trippe and her husband Turner, Elise Herzog and her husband Jim and Dorothy Boucher-Waterhouse; her sister Elizabeth Mahoney; her grandchildren...
David J. Briggs
Dec 18, 2018
Prattsville- David J. Briggs of Prattsville, NY passed away on December 18, 2018. He was born on a beautiful fall day on October 11, 1974.
He was the beloved son of Randall and Darlene Briggs; grandson of Estelle and Ken Nolte and the late John and Hazel Briggs; a kind hearted and gentle brother to Jody; loving uncle to Karly and...
Naomi Peddle
Dec 15, 2018
Guilderland Center- Naomi Peddle, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 15, 2018. She was born in Freeland, PA on August 26, 1929 the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (nee Hutchinson) Davis. She is survived by her daughter Linda Holtzinger and her husband James Holtzinger of Cohoes, her son Jeffery Peddle and his wife Susy of Pawtucket, RI...
Myron E. Rosseter
Dec 13, 2018
Lexington- Myron Everett Rosseter” Mike”, born on September 10, 1928 to Reuben Myron Rosseter and Catherine Pettee Rosseter in Sharon, CT passed away on December 13, 2018 at The Pines in Catskill, NY with his family by his side.
Mike grew-up on his parent’s farm in Salisbury, CT along with his two brothers; Frank (Jan) Rosseter and Jim Rossester (now deceased)...
Thomas F. Rowe
Dec 7, 2018
Thomas Francis Rowe of Maplecrest, NY, passed away on Friday, December 7th, 2018. He was 78 years old. Born in Queens,NY, he was the son of the late Thomas and Deborah (nee swanson) Rowe and beloved husband of the late Rita (nee) Larkin. He was the loving father of Rita (Dennis) Gerolimatos, Thomas (Kathy) Rowe, and Kathleen (Nick) Rowe. Also...
Hildegard P. Maxwell
Dec 4, 2018
Hildegard Maxwell passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 4th at the Pines Nursing Home in Catskill, NY. She was 91. A longtime resident of Windham, she operated Hilde's Antiques on State Route 23 for many years. Hildegard led a long and colorful life. Born in Germany she grew up in Astoria Queens and raised her family in West Hempstead, LI. The...