Obituaries
Gertrude A. Horl
Nov 7, 2017
Berne- Gertrude A. Horl, a very special soul passed from this world on Nov. 7th, 2017. Trudy was born on July 4th, 1948 in Syracuse, NY. Trudy spent many years working and making dear friends at the Farm Family Insurance Co. After retirement she loved all the kids at Berne-Knox-Westerlo School, where she worked in the cafeteria. She spent summers...
James Michael Hallak
Oct 25, 2017
Duanesburg- James Michael Hallak, 66, of Duanesburg, NY passed away suddenly on October 25, 2017. James was born on May 19, 1951 in Niskayuna, NY to Stanley and Marion Kankol-Hallak. He attended high school at Mont Pleasant. He worked at an industrial supply company in Albany, NY for over 30 years. He was a skilled painter also and took pride...
Katherine M. Irwin
Oct 19, 2017
Obituary for Katherine Marie (McCormick) Irwin July 15, 1924 – October 19, 2017 Katherine Marie (McCormick) Irwin, wife of Professor James O. Irwin, passed away quietly in her sleep on Thursday, October 19, 2017, after a brief battle with cancer. Katherine was born July 15, 1924 in Hamden, CT. She was 93. She is survived by one sister, Vicky Lanz;...
Lawrence T. Staubach
Oct 2, 2017
Staubach, Lawrence T "Larry" Larry, 22, died suddenly on October 2,2017 in a tragic single car accident in Altamont. Born on August 21, 1995 and a 2013 graduate of Guilderland Central High School. Larry served in the U.S. Army. Larry left a lasting impression on everyone he met with his infectious smile and kindness. He led his life always placing...
John W. Bayly
Oct 1, 2017
Guilderland- John W. Bayly, 72, passed away at St. Peter's Hospice Inn on Sunday, October 1, 2017. He was born in Mc Callister, OK on October 29, 1944, the son of the late Norman and Janet (nee Ward) Bayly. He was a lifelong member of the Voorheesville Rod and Gun Club, he put his heart and soul into the club....
Stanley R. Van Hoesen
Sep 30, 2017
Prattsville- Stanley R. Van Hoesen, 71, passed away on September 30, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Betty J. (nee Roe) Van Hoesen; his three daughters Tracey (Brent) Mele of East Northport, Rebecca (Wayne) Hubbard of Prattsville and Gina (Vera) Maynard of Prattsville; six grandchildren Emily and Hailey Mele, Connor and Abigail Hubbard and Brandon and...
Hervey A. Barber
Sep 30, 2017
Hensonville, NY- Hervey Austin Barber Sr., 85, passed away at his home, with his family by his side on September 30, 2017. He was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on May 21, 1932 to the late Marvin and Frances Ryan Barber. Hervey was a truck driver for H.B. Moore. He worked many years for Len Fancher, owner of Victory Garage. He...
Edward J. Rosinus
Sep 30, 2017
Ned was a fun, funny, thoughtful and sometimes silly husband and companion, adored by his wife, Barrie Burlingame, and his sisters Alison Brown and Pam Rosinus. He was cherished by his brother, Ted Armstrong, Ted's family (see below) and many friends. He will be sorely missed by all of us (well, except for the borrowing [stealing] my tools part). Always...
Bessie L. Friebel
Sep 26, 2017
Altamont- Bessie L. "Betty" Friebel, 88, died on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at The Grand of Guilderland. She was born in Schenectady, NY on August 16, 1929 to the late Lester S. and Bessie M (nee Ohlidal) Wilson. She married her beloved husband Ernest Friebel on November 8, 1947. Ernest passed in 2013. Betty had many hobbies that included camping,...
Lois P Van Buren
Sep 24, 2017
Albany- Lois P. Van Buren, 81 formally of Knox passed away, Sunday, September 24, 2017 at the Teresian House. She was called home to be with the Lord after a lifelong battle with health issues. She was born in Seward, NY on February 25, 1936 to the late Rev. Russell B. and Ruth Greene of Central Bridge, NY. She is...
Raymond W. Butler
Sep 9, 2017
Schroon Lake- Raymond W. Butler formally of Altamont, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, September 9, 2017. He was born in Albany, NY on September 21, 1954. Raymond was raised by his foster parents George and Janice Van Etten. Ray worked as a Supervisor for Ultapet, retiring in 2012. He is survived by his beloved wife, Cynthia; his daughter...
Clifford W. Bouton
Sep 4, 2017
Bouton, Clifford William or "Bill" of Saugerties, NY, died peacefully at home after a courageous battle with Parkinson's on Monday, September 4, 2017. Born in Albany, N.Y. Bill was the son of the late Ervin and Gertrude Merwin Bouton. He attended Berne Knox Westerlo High School. Following high school, Bill entered the Armed National Guard. At an early age, Bill...
John C. Moller
Aug 30, 2017
Altamont- John C. Moller Jr. passed away on August 30, 2017 at the Baptist Health and Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Schenectady, NY on June 27, 1929 to the late John and Margaret (nee Lauxen) Moller Sr. John was retired from the Guilderland High School where he worked as Head Custodian. He was predeceased by his beloved...
Shirley M. Ward
Aug 28, 2017
Troy- Ward, Shirley Marie Bowman Shirley Marie Ward, 96, died August 28, 2017 at the Van Rensselaer Manor. Born February 28, 1921 in Utica, NY, daughter of the late John Emmet and Marie Patrick Bowman, Shirley lived her early life on her family's farm in Plainfield Center, NY; attended a one room school house in Plainfield and later the West...

James P O'Connor
Aug 28, 2017
James P. O'Connor, aged 78, died peacefully on Monday, August 28, 2017 in the presence of his loving family at his home in Windham. Jimmy was born on July 25, 1939 in Jersey City, NJ, and has been a resident of Windham since the 1970s. Jimmy founded, owned, and operated the Windham Mountain Inn alongside his wife Mary for almost...
Stephen Frondelli
Aug 25, 2017
Stephen Michael Frondelli died peacefully in his home on August 25th 2017 in Yorktown, VA due to complications after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was 63. Steve was born on February 2nd 1954 to Dominic and Beatrice (Bailey) Frondelli of Astoria, Queens, New York. He married his wife Debra (Brophy) in 1983 and they have two sons, Shane...
Joseph A. Mangano
Aug 24, 2017
Berne- Joseph Anthony Mangano (95) passed away unexpectedly August 24, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospital. Joseph was born June 26, 1922, on the kitchen table in Little Italy in the Bronx, New York, to the late Philip and Teresa (Volina) Mangano. He graduated from Evander Childs High School at the age of 16. He went on to Fort Hays University,...

Ruth L. Rikard
Aug 17, 2017
Ruth Leger Rikard, 88, passed away on August 17, 2017 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. Ruth was born in Gilboa, New York on August 30, 1928, the daughter of the late John Leger and Ruth Ridlon Leger. She graduated from Gilboa Central School and Roosevelt Hospital School of Nursing in Brooklyn, New York as a Registered Nurse, and also from SUNY...
Mary S. Brennan
Aug 16, 2017
Schenectady- Mary Louisa Shear Brennan, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and volunteer, left this world on Wednesday morning the 16th of August, 2017, after celebrating her 87th birthday and 64th wedding anniversary, and surrounded by her family for several days. Mary was born August 8th 1930 in Hood River, Oregon to Grace (Creekpaum) and Elmer V. Shear, where her father, a...