Obituaries
Robert E. Alberti
Mar 25, 2017
Robert Alberti, 83 a lifetime resident of Mitchell Hollow Road in Windham, died on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Ferncliff Nursing Home in Rhinecliff, NY where he was receiving rehabilitative therapy after a fall. He most recently resided at Windham Willows. Robert was born on September 3, 1933, the son of the late Chester Alberti and Elsie (Higgins) Alberti. He...
John Landi
Mar 22, 2017
Maplecrest,NY John Landi, 69, "Swanson" passed away on March 22, 2017 at his home after battling cancer. A celebration of his life service will be held from 1pm to 3pm on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Decker Funeral Home, 5312 Main Street, Windham, NY. John was born on March 5, 1948 in Queens, N.Y. John graduated from Thomas A. Edison...
John William Foley
Mar 18, 2017
Altamont- John W. Foley, 79, passed away on March 17, 2017 with his family by his side. He was a legend and icon of Altamont, NY for 60 years, fixing cars making them run better or faster. Born in his Altamont home, John quit school on his sixteenth birthday and worked for two years at Westfall Garage before opening his...
Regina K. Settle
Mar 12, 2017
Knox- Regina Kochem Settle passed away peacefully on March 12, 2017 with her family by her side. She was 91. Regina was born to the late Floyd and Regina H. Nicholson Sr. and was raised in Schenectady, NY by her maternal grandparents and great Aunt Tress. She spent most of her life on the Settle family farm in the town...
Phyllis Jean Purcell
Mar 7, 2017
East Berne- Phyllis Jean Purcell of East Berne, NY, passed away in peace at Albany Medical Center on March 7, 2017 at the age of 90. She was born in Albany, NY on August 7, 1926. She was the daughter of the later Earl David and Bertha Krichbaum Bailie. She was the wife of the late Joseph E. Purcell. Phyllis...
Margaret "Peg" Hayden
Mar 7, 2017
East Berne- Margaret "Peg" Hayden, 82, passed away peacefully at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital on March 7, 2017. Peg was born in West Berne NY, the daughter of the late Verni and Merti Shultes. She was a graduate of Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School. Peg was a rural letter carrier for East Berne, until her retirement in 1994. Peg...
Nellie Mae Schultz
Mar 4, 2017
Altamont- Nellie "Mae" Schultz passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Daughter's of Sarah Nursing Center, she was 102. She was born January 20, 1915 to the late Nelson and Florence (nee Spoor) Levey, in Guilderland, NY. She was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, Arthur E. Schultz; her cousin Alma Wilson and her husband Walter; and her...
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...
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