Obituaries
William Edward Higgins
Mar 21, 2018
William E. Higgins, formally of Main Street Windham, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2018, at the age of 87. He was born on January 30, 1931 to Margaret (Rooney) and Edward in Hamburg, NY. He was predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Judith (Watts) Higgins in 1997. He is survived by his children Margaret (Cook), James, and Kathleen;...
Martha E. Sanderson
Mar 12, 2018
Martha "Marti/Nonnie" Sanderson (73) of Altamont, NY passed away on Monday March 12, 2018 in St. Peter's Hospital. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend & loved by all those who got the pleasure of meeting her. Her sweet yet feisty nature and beautiful face were impossible to forget. She leaves behind; her husband of 52 years, Richard Sanderson...
Richard M. Guilz
Mar 10, 2018
Richard M. Guilz, a man devoted to his family and community, died with his loving family by his side at St. Peter's Hospice on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Born in Jamaica, Queens, and raised in Valley Stream, Long Island, he was one of four children of the late Roland F. and Catherine (nee Gallagher) Guilz. The family moved to Sloansville,...
Judith A. Newcomb
Mar 9, 2018
Judith A. Newcomb, 82, of Altamont, New York passed away at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's on March 9, 2018. Born on June 14, 1935, in Albany, New York to the late Mildred (nee Laraway) and Clarence Barber, she grew up on her family's dairy farm in Middleburgh, New York. Judy was predeceased by her husband of over fifty...
Robert H. Finke
Mar 5, 2018
Robert H. Finke, 90, passed away March 5, 2018 at his son's home in Knox, New York. Robert was born on July 8th, 1927, in Albany NY to Henry and Jennie Finke. Bob served in the Navy during World War II and shortly after married his lifelong sweetheart, Betty Jean Francisco. Bob & Betty married on December 5, 1948 and...
Larry Gene Falke
Feb 20, 2018
"Larry G. Falke, 48, of North Lexington peacefully passed away with his loving wife, Kathy, by his side on February 20, 2018. Calling hours will be held at Decker Funeral Home on Saturday, February 24, 2018 between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm and between 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 1:00...
Shirley M. Harrington
Feb 18, 2018
Altamont- Shirley M. Harrington, 83 years old died suddenly at home surrounded by family on February 18, 2018. Shirley was born in Albany, NY on October 2, 1934 to Joseph P. and Emily (Wend) Merriman. She graduated from Vicentian Institute in Albany NY. Shirley was predeceased by her beloved husband James D. Harrington Sr. Survivors include her 5 devoted children:...
Myra E. Drossel
Feb 12, 2018
Myra Edith Drossel,86, of Tannersville, New York, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018 in Albany Medical Center after a brief illness. Visitation will be held at the Decker Funeral Home, Rt. 23, Windham, NY on Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Decker Funeral Home will be handling the funeral...
Clara Joy Freisatz
Feb 10, 2018
Guilderland Center- Clara Joy Freisatz, 86, died February 10, 2018. Call, 10-11 a.m. with 11 a.m. memorial service on Saturday at Helderberg Reformed Church, 435 Route 146, Guilderland Center. https://altamontenterprise.com/02142018/clara-joy-edgerton-freisatz https://altamontenterprise.com/09112008/norman-rockwell-found-universal-themes-everyday-arlington-life-his-neighbors-were-models
Norman E. Bunce
Feb 9, 2018
Norman Bunce, 84, passed away peacefully at the Hospice Center in Jupiter, Florida on February 9, 2018 surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. Norman was born on June 4, 1933 in Glen Cove, Long Island to John and Ethel Bunce. As a young man Norman served in the United States Army and on October 3, 1953 he married Dianne...
Ryan R. Britton
Jan 15, 2018
Ryan Randall Britton, 22 of Westerlo NY passed away suddenly on January 15, 2018 at his home. He was born on April 6, 1995 in Albany NY. He is predeceased by his Grandparents Randall and Paula Britton Sr., Great Grandparents Clyde and Kathryn Sisson Sr. and Sanford and Juanita Britton, Great Uncle Clyde Sisson Jr. and his Aunt Maryann Hulbert....
Robert W. Cramer
Jan 14, 2018
Windham,NY Robert W. Cramer 61, died suddenly at his residence on Sunday January 14,2018. He was born on February 4,1956 the son of Henry and Frances Cramer in Catskill NY. He is survived by his brother Arthur Cramer, his nephew Marc Cramer and his niece Melissa Cramer. He was also the great uncle of Matigan and Jamison Cramer. Bob was...
Mary Jean Mallory
Jan 8, 2018
Mary Jean (Brooker) Mallory passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018 at the age of 88. Mary will be lovingly remembered by her two sons Bill Mallory and Bob (Cindy) Mallory. She will also be fondly remembered by her seven grandchildren Tod, Merci, Theresa, Kimberly, Jessica, Lianna and Evan; her ten great-grandchildren Olivia, Theresa, Mallory, Danielle, Spencer, Bernadette, Max, Madison,...
Marcia J. Pangburn
Jan 7, 2018
East Berne- Marcia J. Pangburn, 60, cherished mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend passed away January 7, 2018 after a short illness. Marcia was born January 11, 1957 to Lora and the late Raymond Ricketts. She was the devoted mother to Brandon Clark (Jennifer Smith), Miles Pangburn (Melissa) and Kyra Swan. She was the proud grandmother of Samson Clark,...
Sherwood A. Taylor
Dec 28, 2017
Sherwood A. (Spike) Taylor of East Berne, NY passed away on December 28, 2017. Spike was born March 4, 1935 in Lake Placid, NY, son of the late Ralph and Agnes (Ling) Taylor. He attended Lake Placid schools before moving to Schenectady and graduating from Mont Pleasant High School while working at Aumiller's Pharmacy. He enjoyed a 39 year career...
Robert Rappleyea
Dec 21, 2017
Obituary Robert C. Rappleyea – 07-11-1942 – 12-21-2017 In loving memory of Robert C Rappleyea who passed away on 12/21/2017 in the hospice unit at St. Peters Hospital in Albany, NY. He was born on July 11, 1942 in Stamford, NY to his parents Mildred and Charles Rappleyea who pre-deceased him. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan, of...
Michael Edward Fasulo
Dec 17, 2017
Delmar- Michael Fasulo, 55, passed away suddenly at his home in Delmar, New York on December 17, 2017. Born in Pennsylvania, Michael grew up in Delmar, New York, graduating from Bethlehem High School in 1980. He then went to SUNY Cortland, where he graduated with a Bachelor's in Art after meeting his future wife, Elisa. Winning awards for his performance...
Kathy Jo Andersen
Dec 15, 2017
Guilderland Center- Kathy J. Andersen, 63, passed away at home on December 15, 2017. She was born on June 14, 1954 to the late William and Jane (nee Komjathy) Herzog. Kathy was a gracious loving mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, aunt and friend who spent her entire life caring for others and will be deeply missed. She is survived by her...
Marian Sadrakula
Dec 3, 2017
Marian Sadrakula, of Jewett, NY passed away December 3, 2017 at the age of 88. He was born December 8, 1928 in Pielaszow, Poland to the late Wawrzyniec and Josefa Sadrakula. He was married to the late Emilia Sadrakula. Marian worked in New York City in building maintenance for most of his career. He retired full time to Jewett in...


