Obituaries
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...
Agnes Louise Gilbertsen
Jun 12, 2017
Windham- Agnes Louise Gilbertsen, 90, passed away on June 12, 2017 in Southport, NC where she has resided for the last eight years with her son Ed and daughter –in-law Kristie. She was born in Teaneck, NJ on December 9, 1926 the daughter of the late Robert and Louise (nee Farnkoff) Morrison. Agnes and her husband Edward moved to Windham...
Eula M. Falke
Jun 10, 2017
Lexington NY-Eula M. Falke,92 passed away peacefully at home on Saturday June 10,2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 12,1925 the daughter of Arthur and Jenny Rappleyea in Lexington NY. She was predeceased by her husband Herbert, her sons Herbert Jr. and Richard and her granddaughter Jennie C. Rielle Falke . She is survived by her...
Jennifer A. Scott
Jun 4, 2017
Jennifer Ann Scott, the daughter of Robert and Paula Scott, passed away in Orangeburg, NY on June 4, 2017 at the age of 49. Born in Rochester, NY, she grew up in Ft. Myers Beach, Florida and received a degree in Journalism from the University of Florida. Her love of writing led to many published articles and a children's book...
Michael Ira Weinberg
Jun 3, 2017
Windham, NY- Michael Ira Weinberg, 57, entered into eternal rest on June 3, 2017after a courageous battle with Lymphoma at his home with his loving wife Michelle by his side. He was born in New York City on Sept. 11, 1959, the son of Samuel and Mary Weinberg. Michael was a proud member of the IBEW Local #236. He is...
Mary Phyllis Easton
May 22, 2017
Guilderland- Mary Phyllis Easton, 82, of Guilderland, NY, formerly of Liverpool, NY, died peacefully at home on May 22, 2017, surrounded by family. Mary, known as Phyllis by friends and family, was born in Syracuse, NY to Mary Gladys Toles Marks and Allen Kenneth Marks. Sister of Allen Kenneth Jr., she was a cherished child, who was raised to be...
Douglas Bailey
May 19, 2017
Guilderland Center- Douglas King Bailey, 91, of Guilderland Center, joined his loving wife, Dorothy Moras Bailey, in eternal peace on Friday, May 19, 2017. Douglas served on the USS Venango during World War II. He then worked for the General Electric Company for more than 25 years. Douglas is survived by his stepson Avery (Donna) Ingle; his sister Janet (Glen)...
Werner H. Pscherer
May 11, 2017
Jewett- Werner H. Pscherer passed away at Albany Medical Center on May 11, 2017. He was 83. He was born on February 22, 1934 in Germany to Rudolph and Elizabeth (nee Ulrich) Pscherer. He is survived by his wife Helga; his daughter Vera; his grandchildren Candice, Jessyca and Justin; his great grandchildren Christopher and Giovanni and his sister Marianne Feldi....
Judith R. Cook
May 11, 2017
Judith R. Cook of Maplecrest unexpectedly passed away May 11th 2017. Born January 5th 1950 to the late Edwin and Nellie Hitchcock she had recently retired from Windham Ashland Jewett Central School. She had been spending her free time working in her gardens, visiting family and friends along with church activities and helping with her first grandson. Judith is survived...
Edwin C. Hitchcock
May 8, 2017
Windham- Edwin C. Hitchcock died at The Pines in Catskill, NY on Monday, May 8, 2017, he was 86. He was born on February 1, 1931 to Rudolph and Elsie (nee More) Hitchcock in Conesville, NY. Edwin was a resident in the Town of Windham since 1955. He served in the US Army from 1952-1954 and spent time in Korea....
Esther May Adams
May 1, 2017
Altamont- Esther May Adams passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017 at The Grand of Guilderland. She was 94. She was born on September 27, 1922 to William and Eva (nee Robare) Kehoe. She is survived by her children Gary (Linda), Larry (Kathy), Nancy (Daniel) Chesnut, David (Cindy) and George (Erin); grandmother of 15; great grandmother of 16; many nieces...
Joy Claudia Depiro
Apr 29, 2017
Joy C.Depiro-Justus was a longtime resident of Westkill, New York. She entered into eternal rest on April 29th 2017 at St. Lukes Hospital in Newburgh NY after a brave battle with Cancer. The daughter of the late Nunzio Testa and Rose Palladino, Joy was born on August 22nd 1938 in New York City. Joy had a long and lucrative Career...
Kenneth H. Crounse
Apr 26, 2017
Knox- Kenneth H. Crounse died on April 26, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospital. He was 79. He was born in Albany, NY on October 22, 1937, the son of the late Millard and Edith (nee Weaver) Crounse. Kenneth retired from Albany County Highway Department after thirty-five years of service. His hobbies and interests focused around hunting and trapping, mainly turkey,...
Margaret J. Rau
Apr 12, 2017
ALTAMONT — Margaret J. Rau could darn the holes in socks as well as she mended the hurt in hearts. As a farmwife, she was frugal and hardworking, a woman of deep faith and compassion. She died on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. She was 93. "She was a great, caring, honest, giving woman," said...


