Obituaries

Tammy Sue Ferriero
Aug 15, 2017
East Berne- Tammy Sue Ferriero passed into eternal life after a long, courageous and fearless battle with cancer on Tuesday, August 15, 2017.
Tammy grew up in East Berne, attended Berne Knox Westerlo CSD, Austin School of Cosmetology and Bryant and Stratton Medical Technology. Her most recent employment was at Capital Care of Berne with amazing staff. She also worked at...

Lee Crosier
Aug 14, 2017
East Berne- Lee Storm Crosier, 70, died on Monday, August 14, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn with her children by her side. She was born in Hoboken, NJ to the late Leonard and Doris Storm. She graduated from Bethlehem High School, Class of 1965. Lee waitressed at Rest Seekers Inn in East Berne and the Turf Inn in Albany....
Lee Ann Conners
Aug 1, 2017
Lee Ann Conners of Berne, NY died August 1, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn in Albany. She was born in Rochester on May 3, 1935 to Mary D. and Victor J. McKeown of Geneseo. She was "Mema" to her beloved granddaughter, Kaleigh Conners. She is also survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Ian and Sandie Conners of Berne, and...

Russell C. Lancto
Jul 31, 2017
Windham NY – Russell C Lancto, age 81, died at Columbia Memorial Hospital on Monday, July 31, 2017. He was born April 3, 1936 in Williamstown, MA to Rose (Blanquart) and Benjamin Lancto. He is survived by Marcia F Lancto (Faroulo), his wife of 57 years. Russell graduated from Williamstown High School. After graduating from the University of Massachusetts Amherst...
Lucille T. Nowak
Jul 25, 2017
Our deepest SYMPATHY It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of LUCILLE SHERLOCK NOWAK Lucille Nowak of Pearl River, NY age 89 passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on February 9, 1928 to the late Thomas Sherlock and the late Bridget McGushin of Manhattan, New York. Lucille was very...
Nelson E. Ohl
Jul 19, 2017
Windham- Nelson Edwin Ohl died on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. He was born October 15, 1936 in Springfield Gardens, L.I., NY, the son of the late Edwin Charles and Antonia Elizabeth (nee Zahn ) Ohl. He grew up in Port Washington, L.I., NY and attended Peekskill Military Academy prior to four years of high school at Windham- Ashland- Jewett Central...
Deborah A. Morey
Jul 18, 2017
East Berne- Deborah A. Morey, 64, died on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. She was born in Albany, NY on June 17, 1953 to the late William and Jane Herzog. Deborah grew up with her six siblings in the Hilltowns. She graduated from Berne-Knox-Westerlo CSD in 1971. She met and married her husband Christopher Morey in 1972. They settled in "Herzogville"...
Catherine S. Anderson
Jul 10, 2017
Altamont- Catherine S. Anderson began her next great adventure on July 10th at 4:44pm. May her beautiful soul begin its peaceful journey reunited with her late husband, Richard H. Anderson. Catherine was a poet/dreamer who adored traveling and gazing at the sky, be it clouds or moon or stars. She spent countless hours doing so with her family's tacit approval....

Leo J. Hengstler
Jul 6, 2017
In loving memory of Leo J Hengstler Leo J Hengstler, age 75, died on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at his home in Windham, NY surrounded by his family and friends after a short battle with cancer. Leo was born on December 5, 1941 in Rochester, NY and has been a resident of Windham, NY since the 1980s. Leo was an...
Renee Mulford
Jul 1, 2017
Renee M. Mulford May 15, 1931 – July 1, 2017 Renee M. Mulford, 86, of Windham passed peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at home in Windham. Renee was born May 15, 1931 in North Adams, MA, the daughter of the late Rene and Celia Vallieres. Renee was predeceased by her loving husband of 57 years, George Mulford, by one...
Frederick W. Oettinger
Jun 30, 2017
Frederick W. Oettinger of Knox, New York died peacefully at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland, N.Y. on June 30th 2017. Fred was born in the small town of Valley Cottage, N.Y. in 1925 and was the son of Frederick and Theresa Oettinger. Fred had 2 sisters Marilyn and Phyllis. Fred is survived by his wife Helen, his...
Robert A. Warner
Jun 30, 2017
East Berne,NY-Robert A. Warner of East Berne,NY passed away on June 30,2017. He was born on Feb. 1,1931 the son of Camile(Gallup) and Chester Warner.He grew up on a farm on Warner Lake.He graduated from Berne –Knox School.He enlisted in the US Army serving on the DMZ in the Korean Conflict. He was married almost 60 years to Wilma Kelly...
George R. Mulford
Jun 30, 2017
George Robert Mulford March 1, 1935 – June 30, 2017 George Robert Mulford, 82, of Windham, passed peacefully on Friday, June 30, 2017 at Diamond Hill Nursing Home, Troy, NY. George was a lifetime resident of Windham. He was born March 1, 1935, the son of the late George and Elnora Mulford. George was survived by his loving wife of...
Thomas E. Traver
Jun 25, 2017
Thomas E. Traver, 49, of Prattsville, NY passed unexpected at his home on Sunday, June 25, 2017. Tom was born November 1. 1967, and was a lifelong resident of Prattsville. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Mtn. Top Excavating and was known for his extraordinary rock wall building skills. Tom loved hunting; gardening, cooking and word games. When...
Sue W. Lainhart
Jun 24, 2017
Sue W. Lainhart (née Walsh) passed away Saturday at her home in Altamont, NY. She was 81 years old. Sue grew up in Castleton, NY on the Dawn Dairy goat farm owned by her parents, Thomas Walsh and Dorothy Booth-Walsh. She graduated from The Academy of Holy Names, received a Bachelor's in mathematics from The College of Saint Rose, and...
June Marie McNiven
Jun 23, 2017
June Brown McNiven passed away on June 23, 2017, in Ogunquit, ME, one day shy of her 100th birthday. Born on June 24, 1917 in Geneva, NY, she was a longtime resident of Altamont and then Ogunquit. She was predeceased by her husband, Roy. Her presence will be dearly missed by her children Linda & Jay Twombly of New Canaan,...
Thomas I Chase
Jun 21, 2017
Thomas I. Chase, 56, of East Berne passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 after a long illness. Tom was predeceased by his father Edward M. Chase, Jr. and elder brother Edward M. Chase, III. Survivors include his mother Airetta Chase; sister Patricia Chase; sister Elaine Chase and her husband Joel Winne; and brother Timothy Chase;...
Dominic C. Frondelli
Jun 18, 2017
Astoria- Dominic C. Frondelli, 90, born in Green Point Brooklyn, died peacefully on June 18, 2017. He is predeceased by his wife of 49 years Beatrice, and his son Damian. He is survived by his son, Stephen (Debra), Brian (Dianna)and Mark; 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 from 2-4 PM...
Ronald Hempstead
Jun 18, 2017
Knox- Ronald Hempstead, 68, passed away at home Sunday, June 18, 2017 with his family by his side. He was born in Albany, NY on 1-1-1949, the son of the late William and Bertha (nee Ames) Hempstead. He is survived by his loving wife Kathleen; his son Paul (Kimmy) and his daughter Amy Hempstead (Chris Joslyn); his grandchildren Derek and...
Thomas T. Van Wagenen
Jun 14, 2017
Guilderland- Thomas T. Van Wagenen Jr. lifelong resident of Guilderland passed away on June 14, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Schenectady, NY on June 20, 1926, the son of the late Thomas Sr. and Mildred (nee Laraway) Van Wagenen. Tom joined the US Navy and served our great country during WWII. Returning home, he graduated from Altamont...