Obituaries
Frank E. March
Aug 4, 2016
Windham,NY Frank E. March,93,died on August 4,2016 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife Betty,his daughter Charmian,his son Frank and his grandchildren Lindsay and Ryan. A memorial service will be held at theWindham Hensonville UM Church on August 20,2016 at 1:00pm.. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Decker Funeral Home, Windham, NY.
Jacob Van Zetten
Aug 1, 2016
VAN ZETTEN, JACOB. Middletown, CT (formerly of New Scotland, NY). Jacob Van Zetten passed away on August 1, 2016, in Middletown, CT. Born in Eck En Wiel, The Netherlands on April 23, 1927 to the late Johannes and Cornelia Vissers Van Zetten. The Van Zetten family moved to the United States when Jake was two years old. As a young...

Joan Marie Fancher
Jul 25, 2016
Joan Marie Fancher, 62 of Conesville, NY passed away on Monday July 25, 2016 at The Hospice Inn at St Peter's Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Born April 11, 1954 in Kingston, NY to Minnie (Soule) Kirk and Jack Ostrander both of whom are deceased. Joan is survived by her husband of 40 years Stanley J Fancher Jr,...
Earl F. MacMillen
Jul 25, 2016
Earl F. MacMillen passed away peacefully at 85 years old in his home on July 25, 2016, spending his last days surrounded by his loving family. He was born in 1931, at his family's farmhouse in New Salem, to the late Hiram and Dorothy MacMillen. After graduating from Voorheesville High School, Earl worked for the Senate as a page boy....
Kay Maureene McIntyre
Jul 16, 2016
Berne- Kay Maureen McIntyre (Below) passed away in her home on July 16, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 29, 1949 in Albany to the late Morris and Catherine (Enos) Below. The youngest of ten children, Kay was most known for her generosity and caring nature. Kay was retired from...
Helen G. Staats
Jul 15, 2016
Helen G. Staats died peacefully at home on Friday, July 15, 2016. She was born in Salem, MA on June 3, 1920; she was the daughter of the late Percivil and Emily (nee Gochee) Howard. She is survived by her daughters Connie Moretti of Berne, NY and Nancy Moody of Tallapoosa, GA; her grandchildren Brian Quay, Kristine Hackel, Steven Quay,...
Robert S. Dearstyne
Jul 9, 2016
Cobleskill- Robert S. Dearstyne of Cobleskill, NY passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2016 at his home. Robert is the son of the late Stanley and Evelyn Dearstyne of Berne, NY. Robert is survived by his sons, David (Cheryl) Dearstyne of Montrose, CO, Mark Dearstyne (Myra) of Highland, NY and James Dearstyne (Kimberly) of Berne, NY; his brother Richard (Evelyn)...
Anna L. Franklin
Jul 7, 2016
Schenectady- Anna L. Franklin, 91, died on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Ellis Hospital. She was born on June 27, 1925, the daughter of Anna and George Beals in North Adams, MA. She was predeceased by her husband Walter Franklin, their son David, their daughter Janice Opal, and her brothers, Francis and Jerry Beals. Anna is survived by her sons,...
Victor J. August
Jul 4, 2016
Windham-Jerry August passed away suddenly on July 4,2016 at Christmans Golf Course surrounded by many of his friends. He was born on Feb.4,1937 in Brooklyn NY the son of Victor and Katherine August. He is survived by his daughters Katherine and Andrea and his grandson Ethan. He was stricken at the golf course on his favorite holiday of the year...
Donald G. Duncan
Jun 27, 2016
Donald G. Duncan, Sr., 84, of Voorheesville, NY passed suddenly on June 27, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospital surrounded by family. He was born in Altamont to the late Grover and Alida Duncan. He graduated in 1950 from Voorheesville Central High School where he was a football and baseball star. He served in the US Army as Sgt First Class...
Thomas R. Spohr
Jun 25, 2016
Thomas R. Spohr passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 25th with his family by his side. He was a 50 year resident of Altamont NY. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia Spohr (nee Brennan), and his son Jeremy Spohr, and daughter-in law, Hiroyo Saito. He was the son of George and Olive Spohr, the brother of...

John Philip Justus
Jun 18, 2016
West Kill, NY-John Philip Justus passed away on Saturday June 18,2016 at the age of 75.He was born and raised in the Bronx, NY. He retired from Plumbers Local 1 Union in New York City. In 1964 he found West Kill, NY where he enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. In 1979 he purchased his home in West Kill that was...
Margaret J. Steiner
Jun 13, 2016
Altamont- Margaret J. Steiner, 90, died on Monday, June 13, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born in Boston, MA on March 16, 1926 to Albert and Winfred (nee Roden) Dykes. Margie worked at the NYS Museum in Albany, NY for 20 years as a teacher. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Altamont. Margie was...
Shirley A. Breigle
Jun 9, 2016
Windham- Shirley A. Breigle, 76, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at the Margaretville Memorial Hospital, Margaretville, NY after a long battle with Dementia / Alzheimer's. Born in Albany, Shirley was the daughter of the late Edward and Ethel Miller. Shirley will be remembered by her family as a loving and compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She...
Emmanuel Joseph Donato
Jun 4, 2016
ALTAMONT- Emmanuel Joseph Donato Sr. 63 of Altamont, NY passed away after a courageous battle with illness on Saturday June 4th at his home. Emmanuel, who was known as Joe to friends and family, was born in Albany NY to Louis and Mary (Eck) Donato Sr. on September 9, 1952. He was a graduate of Voorheesville High School and worked...
Lamont M. Hungershafer
Jun 1, 2016
Guilderland- Lamont Matthew Hungershafer Jr., 87, entered heaven peacefully on June 1st, 2016. He was born August 4th, 1928 to the late Lamont and Dorothy (Ague) Hungershafer in Albany, NY. Lamont graduated from Nott Terrace High school. He met and married the love of his life, Lois Lourdes Elliott and together they shared a wonderful life. He was a world...
Jack David Smith
May 20, 2016
Jack D Smith, 65, of Princetown died Friday, May 20 after a brief illness. Jack grew up in Schenectady and graduated from Linton High School, then served in the Navy in Vietnam and was a fierce Patriot. He was very active in the community having served the Schonowe Fire Department for many years, as well as being a member of...
Caroline E. Hildenbrand
May 13, 2016
Altamont- Caroline E. Hildenbrand, 56, died on Friday, May 13, 2016 at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born in Kingston, NY to the late Charles and Loraine Lasher. She was one of ten children. Caroline graduated from Kingston High School in 1977. She worked for several businesses in the Kingston area over the years. She will...
Lorna Van Hoesen
May 13, 2016
Windham- Lorna Van Hoesen of Windham passed peacefully at home on May 13, 2016. She was born in the town of Gilboa on May 18, 1927 the daughter of the late Arthur and Glenda Smith. She is survived by her daughter Paula (Michael) Scarey, Rhonda (Tom) Diamond, Lois Handy, Barbara Van Tassel, Pandora Moore (Terry Miller), Beth Van Ness; grandchildren...