Obituaries
Leila Salsburg
Feb 27, 2017
Guilderland- Leila Crawford Salsburg passed away peacefully on February 27, 2017 after a long illness. Leila lived her entire life in East Berne where she was born on April 20, 1933, to the late Clifford and Ruby (nee McMillen) Crawford, Sr. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 60 years, Myron; a daughter Shirley; her brother Clifford Crawford Jr;...
Stella A. Cross
Feb 26, 2017
Stella A Cross of Prattsville, NY passed away Sunday, February 26 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lexington, NY. She was 1 of 11 children borne to Rose & Lee Delmar. She lived at home until she married Valmer Cross in July of 1947. They had 58 wonderful years together where they enjoyed antiquing, collecting...
Vernon K. Wagoner
Feb 24, 2017
East Berne- Vernon Wagoner, 73, passed away from cancer on February 24, 2017. Vern worked for 17 years as a chemical worker and bulk chemical foreman for Sterling Winthrop. He ran his own garage since 1974. Vern volunteered for the East Berne Fire Dept for 49 years and the Helderberg Ambulance for 25 years. He was passionate about stock car...
George Andrew Ward
Feb 18, 2017
Voorheesville, N.Y - George Ward, 87 passed away at his home on February 18, 2017 after a long illness. He was the son of the late Lewis and Hattie (Robbins) Ward. He was self- employed for over 30 years in the siding and window business. George served in the NYS National Guard. He was a school bus driver for the...
Laurie L. Prastio
Feb 16, 2017
Waterford- Laurie L. Prastio, 59, died at St. Peter's Hospital on Thursday, February 16, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Harrisburg, PA on May 1, 1957, the daughter of the late Donald and Joyce (Murray) Yost. She is survived by her children Donnya Taylor, Jennifer and her husband Hossam Ahmed, Joseph and his wife Mikayla Prastio...
Robert Chura
Jan 30, 2017
Robert, 'Bob', Peter Chura Senior, 92, of Sedona, Arizona died at Verde Valley Medical Center in Cottonwood, AZ on January 30, 2017. Bob was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, WWII Veteran, skilled builder, craftsman and artist, who was active in his church and community. Born March 14, 1924 in Troy, NY, Mr. Chura was the son of Peter and...
Robert E. Flagler
Jan 30, 2017
Altamont formally of Berne- Robert E. Flagler, 81, passed away January 30, 2017, under Hospice care, at St. Peter's Hospital. He was born on December 5, 1935, the son of Floyd and Ruth Flagler, raised in Berne and was a graduate of Berne Knox Central School in 1953. Bob enlisted in the Army in 1955 and was honorably discharged in...
Krystal E. Claus Tompkins
Jan 26, 2017
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass … it's about learning to dance in the rain." -Vivian Greene Krystal Elaine Claus Tompkins, 38, of Hensonville, lived by those very words up until her passing on January 26, 2017. She maintained a positive attitude and heroic spirit through all of the challenges placed before her, creating an aura of...
Joseph J. Jarvis
Jan 24, 2017
Albany- Joseph "Abdul" Jarvis, 73, died on January 23, 2017 surrounded by his wife and children as he met his good Father in Heaven. He is survived by his loving wife Melissa Jarvis-Cedeno, his son Josef M. Jarvis, and Elijah Cedeno. He was employed at the University of Albany for over 33 years. His life of love and service will...
Bruce James Shore
Jan 20, 2017
Major Bruce J. Shore, USMC, Retired Bruce J. Shore, age 88, retired Major, U.S. Marine Corps, banker with Schenectady Trust Company (TrustCo) and longtime resident of Colonie, NY, died peacefully on January 20, 2017 at Capital Living Nursing Home in Schenectady, NY. He was surrounded by his children and devoted caregivers. Bruce was born on April 20, 1928 in Sioux...
Paul Henderson McFate
Jan 13, 2017
Paul Henderson McFate, Age 82 of Asheboro, North Carolina was welcomed into the Kingdom of heaven on January 13, 2017. He was also known as Jamie to his family and Henderson to the community. He was born in Slippery Rock, PA on August 16, 1934 to Ira Paul and Myrtle McFate where he was the youngest of 6. Paul graduated...
Alan Paul Rudzinskas
Jan 11, 2017
East Berne- Alan P. Rudzinskas, 61, died peacefully on January 11, 2017 at home after a brief illness with his wife by his side. He was born in Bronx, NY on August 20, 1955 and moved to Voorheesville as a young boy. He graduated from Voorheesville High School and worked for many years with the Local 190 Union and then...
Carl S. Schell
Jan 11, 2017
BIDDEFORD, ME – Carl S. Schell, Sr. passed away January 11, 2017 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, Scarborough, ME, after a year-long illness. Carl was born January 20, 1929 in Town of Wright in Schoharie County to Dorothy and Howard Schell. He graduated from Altamont High School in 1945 and was a member of the Altamont Reformed Church. He...
Kunigunda Connie Tripsas
Jan 10, 2017
WINDHAM- Kunigunda "Connie" Tripsas, 79, passed away late Tuesday evening. She is survived by husband George Tripsas, 82, and her brother Leo Eisman (Rita). She is survived by her five children, Samuel (Pamela), Gus (Carola), Mary, Chris (Rachel), and Eugenia (Robert), as well as ten grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and five nieces and nephews in Germany. Connie immigrated to the...
Eileen G. Mulson
Jan 9, 2017
Eileen G. Mulson Guilderland – (Formerly of East Berne) Eileen G. Mulson 90, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2017 at the Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. She was the daughter of the late Thomas L. and Margaret H. Gleason. She was born and raised in Albany and graduated from the Vincentian Institute in 1943. She worked as a...
Helen G. Moller
Jan 4, 2017
Altamont- Helen G. Moller passed away on January 4, 2017 at Ellis Hospital. She was born in Schenectady, NY on March 8, 1931 to the late Ernest and Hildegard (Scharner) Goetz. Helen was retired from the Guilderland School District where she worked as a school secretary. She is survived by her beloved husband John C. Moller,Jr.; her three sons John...
Carole A. Burger
Jan 1, 2017
GUILDERLAND — Carole Arlene Debrick Burger, 81, died peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, G. Daniel Burger Sr.; two children, G. Daniel Burger Jr. (Susan Goodemote-Burger) of East Berne; Christine Burger McCaffrey (Brian), of Grand View, Wisconsin.; her two brothers, Richard P. Debrick of Watervliet; and Frank Debrick of Bend, Oregon;...
Ruth G. Painter
Dec 31, 2016
RUTH GWENDOLYN (WOOD) PAINTER died peacefully in her sleep on December 31, 2016 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing of Guilderland, Guilderland Center, NY at the age of 96, due to Alzheimer's disease. She was born on July 31, 1920 to Burton and Laura Wood of Schenectady, NY. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1938. She was employed...
William George Heath
Dec 21, 2016
ALBANY- William 'Billy' George Heath, 63, died peacefully, Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Niskayuna, NY to the late Bill and Dorothy (Kaminski) Heath on October 23, 1953. Billy graduated from Guilderland High School in 1972. His working career was spent with the Michaels Building Group and most recently at the New Visions, WWAARC. His...
Amos C. Post
Dec 19, 2016
Prattsville- Amos Charles Post, 59, of Pratsville, NY passed away on December 19, 2016 at his residence. He was born on January 18, 1958 in Pratsville, the son of Charles A. Post and Evelyn Wheeler. He attended Gilboa Conesville Central High School. He worked for NYS Department of Transportation for 25 years where he enjoyed the use of all of...
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