Obituaries
Jean H. Krull
Aug 24, 2023
Jean Hungerford Krull died August 24, 2023 at home surrounded by loving family. She celebrated her 100th birthday in May, a WWII Navy veteran, consummate homemaker and a lover of music, books, gardening and baseball.
The daughter of Isaac and Alma Stevens Hungerford, Jean was born in Troy May 27, 1923, the first of 4 girls. Jean graduated from Altamont...
Micheline M. Houck
Jul 30, 2023
Micheline Houck
Micheline (Mimi) Mary Houck was born on May 8, 1934 in Montagne France living a full 89 years untilshe passed peacefully at home on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Mimi’s life began with the endurance of WWIIin occupied France, the loss of her Father, and the overseas relocation to the United States at the age11.At the age of 14,...
George H. Waldenmaier
Jul 27, 2023
George Harris Waldenmaier – East Berne
Passed away at home under Hospice Care, on July 27, 2023, after battling lung cancer.
Born August 19th, 1941. George was the firstborn son of Charles and Virginia Waldenmaier.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Becky, his sons Karl and Mark (Michelle). Cherished Grandchildren Alexander and Cassandra.
Brother...
John F. Mele MD
Jul 18, 2023
Dr. John F. Mele
Altamont - Dr. John F. Mele, 93 passed away on July 18, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. John was predeceased by his wife, Carol L. Mele.
John is survived by his children, daughter, Suzannah J. Mele; son, John A. (AnnaRita) Mele; son, George J. Mele; Grandchildren, Maria Christina (Andre) Assmann; Jessica (Robert) Dittmer; Kyle Roche; Gianluca A....
Marie Teal
Jul 16, 2023
Marie Teal
Guilderland - Marie Teal, 95 passed away peacefully on July 16th, 2023. Marie was the wife of the late Clarence M. Teal with whom she shared over 50 years of marriage.
Marie is survived by her children David (Linda) Teal, Mary (late Frank) Arline, Michael (Pat) Teal, Daniel (Colleen) Teal, Donna (Martin) Merrill, Andrew (Tammy) Teal and...
Ronald Lee Sands
Jul 12, 2023
Ronald Lee Sands, who as a youth growing up in Altamont had a passion for adventure and making model planes, graduated from the Air Force Academy and went on to help design the F-4 Phantom, the primary fighter jet used in the Vietnam War.
He died on July 12, 2023. He was 82. A celebration of his life will be...
Terry Schinnerer
Jul 5, 2023
Schinnerer, Terry - Berne
Terry (VanDyke) Schinnerer born November 6, 1957, passed away suddenly on July 5th, 2023, at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany with her husband of 46 years Barry at her side. Terry and Barry were an inspirational married couple, both sharing equally in their roles within their marriage partnership as well as in the love and commitment they...
Anne Marie Wilson
Jul 2, 2023
Anne Marie Wilson of Guilderland passed away Sunday July 2nd, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Daughter of the late Kenneth and Margery (Soraghan) DuBois. Beloved wife of 25 years to David Wilson.
Anne was a retiree of the NYS Parole division where she enjoyed a long career. Anne will be remembered for her huge heart and generous...
Wayne D. Donato
Jul 2, 2023
Donato, Wayne D.
Wayne Dominick Donato of Altamont passed away with his loving family by his side Sunday July 2nd, 2023, following a long illness. Born September 16th, 1965, he was the son of the late Louis Sr. and Mary (Eck) Donato. Beloved husband of Amy Donato.
Wayne was a graduate of Voorheesville High School, and a retiree of the...
Robert J. Giebitz
Jul 1, 2023
“Bob Giebitz passionately loved the Helderbergs,” his family wrote in a tribute. “Even though he was born in New Jersey and lived many years in New Mexico, Alabama, Tennessee, and Illinois, his heart was always back home in these beloved mountains.
“He spent many happy years here and chose to come home when he realized his work in this life...
Jean M. DiNovo
Jun 24, 2023
Jean M. DiNovo of Altamont passed away peacefully in Albany Saturday June 24, 2023. Daughter of the late Albert and Sarah (McAuley) Morier. Beloved wife of late Richard DiNovo.
Jean is survived by her children Sandra Ostrander and Richard DiNovo, two grandchildren and four siblings. Predeceased by her two sisters.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday June 29th...
Chester J. Rukat
Jun 22, 2023
Chester J. Rukat of Knox passed away peacefully at the age of 94 at Ellis Hospital Thursday June 22, 2023. He was the son of the late Adam and Katrazyna (Sobol) Rukat. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice (Saddlemire) Rukat whom he shared 54 years of marriage with.
Chet and Bea enjoyed camping, traveling and square dancing together over their...
Bruce A. Newcomb Sr.
Jun 13, 2023
Bruce A. Newcomb Sr. of Delanson passed away in Albany with his loving family by his bedside on June 13th, 2023. Son of Shirley and the late William Salisbury-Newcomb. Beloved husband of Kelley Mackey-Newcomb.
In addition to his Wife and Mother he is survived by Bruce (Star), Keith, and Brianna Newcomb, six grandchildren, siblings; Kevin (Peggy) Cooke, Wayne Newcomb, Lisa...
Matthew S. Von Haugg
Apr 21, 2023
Matthew S. Von Haugg was a loving, caring and hardworking family man. He died unexpectedly at his home in Knox on April 21, 2023.
Matt was born on March 28, 1968 in Albany to Mark and Patricia Von Haugg.
He grew up in his family's home in Knox with his parents and three siblings - Mark, Morgan, and...
James D. Bruce
Apr 9, 2023
James ( Jim ) Bruce graduated from Van Rensselaer High School in 1954, met Carol, started a family in 1957 and spent the next sixty years working to provide for Carol and his children. He worked tirelessly, endlessly, sometimes at more than one job, leaving his day work at Bear-Manning, Norton Corporation, GE or Nashua Corporation to go on...
Mary R. Hughes
Apr 5, 2023
Mary Rickard Hughes, 94, of Altamont, passed away peacefully, following a brief illness, at Kingsway Manor, in Schenectady, on April 5, 2023.
Beloved by her family, she is survived by her son Charles (Kelley) of Voorheesville, daughter Meg (Mike) of Altamont, and daughter Jurian Martha (David) of the Berkshires; as well as four grandchildren: Nellie, Conor, Ivy, Tucker; eight great...
George P. Pratt
Apr 3, 2023
Pratt, George, P. - Altamont
George P. Pratt, longtime resident of Altamont passed away peacefully at his home April 3rd at the age of 94. Son of the late George and Mary Lang-Pratt. Beloved husband of the late Faith Pratt who passed away in 2021.
George will be fondly remembered by the Village of Altamont for his long career as...
Sylvester A. Schiltz
Mar 26, 2023
Sylvester Anthony Schiltz, 93, passed away at Albany Medical Center on Sunday March 26, 2023 after a short illness.
Syl was born on August 20, 1929 in Minnesota to Carl and Elizabeth (Schroer) Schiltz. His love of farming was evident when he moved in and ran his Aunt Babe's farm at the age of 15. Sylvester joined the Air Force...
Christopher "Rocket" G. Morey
Mar 22, 2023
Altamont – Christopher G. Morey died peacefully on March 22nd, 2023 following a brief illness. Christopher was the son of the late William and Marjorie Quinn Morey and the loving husband of the late Deborah A Morey. Christopher was the beloved companion of Rosanne Mancini.
Chris was an avid race car driver fan. You would always see him at Fonda...
Edith Williamson
Mar 20, 2023
Edith Williamson
East Berne – Edith Williamson, 95, died peacefully on March 20, 2023. Daughter of the late Edwin andElsie Bartels and the wife of the late Merlin Williamson.
Edith was the loving mother of Christine (Rick) Rabideau and Guy Williamson; loving grandmother ofStacey (George) Carson-Rose and great grandmother of Zoe, Mackenzie and Kassidy. In addition to herparents and...
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