Obituaries

John Philip Justus

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

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

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

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...

Agnes V. Gillespie

Agnes V. Gillespie

Jun 3, 2016

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Lamont M. Hungershafer

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

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

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

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...

Joan Fitzgerald

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....