Obituaries
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...
Carolyn S. Roberts
Dec 9, 2016
Esperance- Carolyn R. Roberts passed away peacefully at Evergreen Commons on December 9, 2016. She was 87. She is survived by her daughter Pamela S. (Nick) Erondy; her son Paul S. Jr.(Kelly) and granddaughter Kelsey L. Roberts. She was predeceased by her husband Paul S. Roberts on November 23, 2005. Carolyn was a former secretary for Dick Ferraioli Water Wells...
Margaret Ann Davis
Nov 29, 2016
Margaret Ann Davis of Windham NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday Nov 29 at St Peters Hospital after a brief illness. She was 71. Margy is survived by her partner Glenn Hapeman, her children Cynthia (Jeff) Friedman, Bruce McNab and Heather (Christian) Rauch. She is also survived by her siblings Roy (Char) Davis, Bill (Carol) Davis, Larry (Liz) Davis and...
Wilfred Rapp
Nov 19, 2016
Amsterdam- Wilfred F."Rick" Rapp, 69, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 19, 2016. He was born in Albany, NY on November 15, 1947 to the late Wilfred and Orvilla (nee Mosley) Rapp. Rick was a local dairy farmer for many years but was employed for the majority of his career in the steel industry. He most recently worked for STS...
Whilma H. Willsey
Nov 9, 2016
Berne- Whilma Wolford Willsey passed away peacefully at home November 9, 2016 surrounded by her family just 2 weeks short of her 88th birthday. Born in Knox, NY to Herbert and Merta Miers Wolford, she was the youngest of 4 children. After losing her father, at a young age her family moved to Schoharie until her mother remarried Marvin Zimmer...
Michelle M. Teal
Nov 7, 2016
Michelle M. Teal, Altamont, New York. June 7, 1964 - November 7, 2016 Michelle M. Teal, recently of Route 158, Altamont, NY; loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister; aunt, and cousin to many. She passed at St. Peter's Hospital on November 7, 2016, surrounded by her loved ones. Michelle was born in Delhi, NY. She graduated Guilderland Central High School...
Donna Filkins
Nov 2, 2016
East Berne- Donna Jeanine Filkins, a lifelong resident of East Berne, NY, passed away quietly at home on November 2, 2016. She was 60 years old. Donna was born in Albany, NY on May 4, 1956 to the late Myron and Violet Filkins. She graduated from Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School in 1974 and went on to earn a bachelors degree in...
Raymond H. Osborn
Oct 28, 2016
Raymond H. Osborn – Passed away on October 28, 2016 Born June 06, 1931 in Jewett,NY to the late Burdette and E. Violet (Watson) Osborn. He Married Bette Dodge on November 17, 1951. He is survived by his wife Bette, Daughter Joanne Overbaugh, Son James R. Osborn, Grandsons Michael DiMasi (Braiden), Derek J. Osborn, Granddaughter Shelby L. Osborn, Great Granddaughter...
Robert Kenneth Thrane
Oct 18, 2016
Schenectady- Thrane, Robert K. (Robbie), died Tuesday, October 18, 1016 following a brief illness. Born in Schenectady on July 18, 1955, he was the son of Joyce (Mead) and the late Robert A. Thrane. Mr. Thrane was a graduate of Linton High School in Schenectady. Throughout his life, Robbie was self-employed as a landscaper and also worked as a laborer...
Mary C. Bosworth
Oct 16, 2016
Altamont- Mary C. Bosworth, (85), died peacefully on October 16, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 1, 1931 in Albany, NY to the late William and Mary Elizabeth (nee Smith) McCann. She was predeceased by her husband Matthew Bosworth and daughter Mary Brooks. She is survived by her children William (Micky), Daniel (Michele), Margaret (Richard)...
Barbara Scherer
Oct 6, 2016
Barbara Hall Scherer, age 66, passed away on Thursday October 6, 2016. She was the daughter of Walter and Patricia Hall and the sister of four brothers, Michael, James, Matthew and Patrick and three sisters, Christine, Rita and Margaret. Barbara was married to her husband, George Scherer, for thirty-three years, until his death in 2006. Her three children, Stephen, Phillip...
Katherine A. Settle-Simmons
Sep 27, 2016
Katherine (Kathy) Ann (Bastiani) Simmons, 72, of Guilderland, NY passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 from complications due to lung disease. Kathy passed peacefully surrounded by many family members. Born in Albany, NY on March 18, 1944, Kathy grew up in the Guilderland area and attended Guilderland HS. She held several different jobs, with the most recent being at...
Louise C. Sanderson
Sep 13, 2016
Guilderland- Louise Sanderson (Ma), entered into eternal life on Tuesday, September 13, 2016.Louise was born in Bovina Center, NY on March 8, 1924. Louise retired from the State University of New York. She was active with the American Legion, Helderberg Post #977, Altamont. She was highly affiliated with the Boyd Hilton VFW, and the Voorheesville Rod and Gun Club. One...
Patrick Lounsbury
Sep 13, 2016
East Berne- Patrick Lounsbury Sr., 79, died on September 13, 2016. He was born in Dormansville, NY on April 21, 1937 to the late Theodore and Lena (nee Fisher) Lounsbury. He is survived by his by his wife Helen "Marie"(nee Golden) whom he married on Jan 30, 1960 in Altamont, NY; his three children: Patrick Lounsbury, Jr of East Berne,...
Virginia Becker
Aug 27, 2016
New Scotland- Virginia Becker, 81, of New Scotland passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2016. She was born on April 16, 1935 in Albany NY the daughter of Elmer and Martha (nee Tallman) Van Alstyne. She was predeceased by her husband of 32 years, Frank Becker Jr. in 2007. She is survived by her daughter Deborah (Barnes) and...
Rose M. Nirsberger
Aug 25, 2016
Rose Marie Nirsberger, 66, died peacefully at Albany Medical Center following a long illness. Rose was born on December 24, 1949 in Troy, NY and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Angeline (Marvelli) Catellier. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and aunt. She gracefully raised her three daughters while working full time as a nurse. She spent her...


