Obituaries
Joan Fitzgerald
May 4, 2016
Joan Fitzgerald, born October 3, 1945 in Glens Falls NY, passed away on May 4, 2016 at the age of 70. She was the beloved daughter of the late Edward M. and Doris K. Fitzgerald and sister of the late Diane R. Fitzgerald. Joan graduated from Linton High School, class of 1963. She worked at Ellis Hospital as a Senior...
Georgette E. Krauss
May 3, 2016
Jewett,NY Krauss- Georgette, beloved sister, aunt and friend, passed away on May 3, 2016, at age 72, after suffering a stroke at her home. Georgette had lived in Jewett, New York, since 1988. Born in Jackson Heights, Queens, she was the daughter of Dr. George G. Krauss and Mrs. Evelyn (Weiss) Krauss. Georgette earned a law degree and practiced real...
Donna Lee Porter
Apr 26, 2016
Berne- Donna L. Porter, 69, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. She was born in Niskayuna, NY on July 16, 1946 to the late George and Pauline Gaige (Pauline passed away on April 24, 2016) Donna graduated from Berne-Knox High School in June 1964 with honors in English that lead to her love of reading. Donna was an...
Pauline B Gaige
Apr 24, 2016
Altamont- Pauline Beatrice Stevens Gaige died on April 24, 2016 of long term kidney disease at Our Lady of Mercy Care in Guilderland, New York. Pauline was the second child of 13 born to Miner and Beatrice Stevens, Sr. on February 26, 1927. Pauline grew up on a farm in Knox, NY and attended Berne-Knox (Westerlo). Pauline and George purchased...
Christine C. Marshall
Apr 16, 2016
Christine Marshall was born to loving parents John and Helen (Marszalek) Skorupa in Buffalo, NY. Graduating from Mt. St. Joseph Academy, and SUNY Fredonia, she received a Masters in Political Science from SUNY Binghamton, prior to 35 years of dedicated public service, most of them in the NY Department of Civil Service. Chris was the beloved spouse of Deb Hext;...
Mary F. Delligan
Apr 16, 2016
East Berne- Mary F. Delligan passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 16, 2016, surrounded by her family. Mary loved to help others. She worked as a private duty nurse's aide for about 30 years. Mary is survived by her children Jacqueline Olejnik (Joseph), Anthony Delligan Jr. (Louis), William Delligan (Stacy), Patricia Lilienthal (James), and Tina Delligan (Wallace); sixteen grandchildren and...
Leornard H. Mallory
Apr 13, 2016
East Jewett,NY-Leonard H. Mallory,91 died on April 13,2016 . He was born on March 11,1925 the son of Harold and Mildred (nee Northrup) Mallory in EastJewett, NY. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Mary Jean (nee Brooker) Mallory. He is also survived by his sons Bill and Bob. He was the proud grandfather of Todd,Merci,Theresa,Kimberly,Jessica,Lianna and Evan....
Robert M. Fromm
Apr 12, 2016
Jewett, Robert (Bob) M. Fromm Sr. went to be with the Lord on April 12, 2016. He was born to William and Eve (Brenner) Fromm on August 16, 1924. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 33 years, Peggy (Barranco) Fromm; his loving children, Vanessa Holloshutz (Joe), Leslie Hyder, Robert Jr.; ten grandchildren; his step children, Peter, Kevin (Donna), and...
Stephanie MacGilfrey
Apr 7, 2016
Altamont- Stephanie MacGilfrey, 52, of Altamont, passed away Thursday April 7, 2016. She was born to William and Irene Zimmerman, July 23, 1963. Always one to play in the dirt Stephanie loved gardening- and brought home flowers by the car load. Winter meant craft fairs and summer, garage sales. Snowmen and benches were brought home year round. Very family oriented,...
Stephen Torok
Apr 6, 2016
West Berne- Stephen Torok 84, of West Berne died at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center on April 6, 2016.He was born in New York City. Steve attended Schoharie Central School. He worked for Albany County Highway Department prior to being employed by New York Central Rail Road, Penn Central Rail Road. He had worked for the RR in the Surveying...

Peggy Kim Olson
Apr 1, 2016
Peggy Kim Olson passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016 just a few short weeks after being diagnosed with cancer. A graduate of Gilboa-Conesville Central School, class of 1981, Peggy later went on to work as an electrician at the New York Power Authority. Peggy was an adventurous, outspoken yet kind-hearted person. You always knew where you stood with Peggy....
Barbara A. Scrafford
Mar 30, 2016
Altamont- Barbara (Bobbie) Scrafford changed her address on Wed. March 30th, 2016 to heaven. Bobbie was born in Schenectady, NY in 1932 to John and Jessie Zamjohn. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School and Palmer Method Cosmetology School. She and her love Donald Scrafford married in 1952. They lived and loved in Altamont, NY for 64 years and raised...
Jean A. Richardson
Mar 21, 2016
Jean A. Richardson, a resident of Albany, NY, passed away Monday the 21st of March 2016 in the comfort of her home. Jean was born in Albany, NY on August 10, 1932 to Wilbur Rhenow and Mae Matilda Small. Prior to settling down in Guilderland, NY she spent a few years traveling the country with her husband George during his...

Justine R. O'Mahoney
Mar 21, 2016
Justine R. O'Mahoney August 24,1923-March 21,2016 Justine O'Mahoney lived the first part of her life in Brooklyn, New York. She was the only child of John and Rosalia Milici. She and her late husband, Joseph M. O'Mahoney, enjoyed their summer visits to the Catskills so much they became permanent residents of Maplecrest thirty three years ago. She is survived by...
Helen A. Methe
Mar 12, 2016
Helen A. Methe, 81, of Altamont, NY, passed away March 12, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport MS, after a short illness. Helen was born in Albany, NY, eldest daughter of Martin and Margarete Meister. After graduating Vincentian Institute in Albany, she graduated from Syracuse University where she met her husband-to-be Victor. Married for 58 years, they lived, worked, and...

William W. Mellott
Mar 11, 2016
Lexington- William (Billy) W. Mellott, of Lexington, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was born July 13, 1937 in Prattsville, the son of the late Ethel (Delamarter Oliver) and Lynn Mellott. Billy is survived by his wife Janice (Meguin); his children Keith (Jessica) and Jannel Mellott; his grandchildren William and Danielle; his son...
Christopher Leland Garraghan
Mar 4, 2016
Windham- Christopher Leland Garraghan, son of John & Phoebe Garraghan, passed away peacefully on March 4th at the age of 71. Chris was born and raised in Windham, NY. His family grew up on South Street-their home address for many years located smack dab in the middle of the golf course. Chris was known for his early morning cup of...
Helen E. Fries
Feb 27, 2016
Altamont- Helen Edna Winkler Fries passed from this world on February 27, at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland, N.Y. She was surrounded by her loving family who were at her side, not only to witness her passing but also to celebrate her 95th birthday, on which she was reunited for a birthday dance with her husband of...

Richard A. Young
Feb 13, 2016
Ashland, NY-Richard A. Young, 77 died suddenly at his home on February 13, 2016. He was born on November 12, 1938 the son of William and Mary (nee Porter) Young in Conesville, NY. He survived by his loving wife of 51 years Betty, his sisters Myrtle Seaburg of Selkirk, NY, Bonnie Russell of Schoharie, NY, Betty Mattice of Richmondville, NY,...