Obituaries
Patrick J. Stempel
Mar 1, 2014
East Berne- Patrick J. Stempel, 74, died Saturday, March 1, 2014 at his residence. He was born in East Berne, NY on March 17, 1939 to the late John and Therezia (Yanick) Stempel. Patrick was a kind hearted man, who would help no matter what time of day. He retired from the Town of Berne Highway Dept after 25 years...
Richard G. Morse
Feb 23, 2014
Richard G. Morse WINDHAM - Richard G. Morse, who was born, raised and lived in Windham, died on February 23 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. He was 87. He was predeceased by his parents Grant and Arcia (Traver) Morse, and two brothers, Grant and Ronald. After graduating from Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School a year early so that he might serve his country...
Leona Dopjera O'Leary
Feb 23, 2014
Altamont- Leona D. O'Leary, 92, passed away on February 23, 2014. She was born on March 3, 1921 in Schenectady the daughter of the late Eugene and Ava (Denault) Bourgeois. Leona worked as a secretary for General Electric retiring after 20 years. She later worked for Schenectady County Public Library retiring from there in 1987. She is survived by her...
Florence Preston
Feb 20, 2014
Prattsville,South Kortright- Florence Lorraine Hoyt, Conine, Preston passed away February 20th, 2014 In the "Spring" Florence Lorraine Hoyt was born on April 17, 1936 in Ashland, NY to Helen Howland Hoyt and Albert (Dobin) M. Hoyt Sr. She was a graduate of Gilboa- Conesville Central School where she was a cheerleader and head majorette. In the "Summer" of her years,...
Alec F. Saddlemire
Feb 18, 2014
Knox- Alec F. Saddlemire passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on February 18, 2014. He was only 56 and will be missed by all who knew him. He was the son of the late Austin and Frieda (Schultz) Saddlemire of Knox. Alec worked for New York State for 28 years, but he lived to help others: he...
Lois Hungershafer
Feb 17, 2014
Guilderland- Lois Lourdes Hungershafer, 81, entered heaven peacefully on February 17, 2014. She was born on July 8, 1932 to the late Clarence and Amelia (LeClare) Elliott in Cohoes, NY. Lois graduated from Catholic High. She met and married the love of her life Lamont “Monty” Hungershafer, and together they shared a wonderful life. She was a world traveler; traveling...
Charles Henry Wolz
Feb 8, 2014
Schoharie- Charles H. Wolz, 59, died suddenly at his residence on Saturday, February 8, 2014. He was born on June 12, 1954 in Albany, NY; he was the son of Charles G. and the late Gloria (Ollard) Wolz. Charlie married the love of his life Maribeth LaDu on October 13, 1979. Survivors in addition to his father and wife include...
James W. Hurley
Feb 7, 2014
James W. Hurley, 91, a 55-year resident of Altamont, N.Y., died Friday, Feb. 7, 2014 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, N.Y. after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Wanda K. Hurley, his wife of 57 years. He is survived by his daughter Elizabeth Hurley of Altamont, N.Y.; his daughter Valerie Hurley and son-in-law Michael Kilian...
Thomas Pickard
Feb 6, 2014
Albany- Thomas Pickard, 66, passed away in his sleep on February 6, 2014. He was born on August 23, 1947 to the late Everett and Ruth Pickard. Tom graduated in 1965 from Guilderland High School. He joined the Air Force in 1966 serving his country for eight years. For the last nineteen years he worked for Albany Medical Center, retiring...
Joseph G. Michaud
Feb 3, 2014
Haines Falls- Joseph G. Michaud, 76, died on February 3, 2014 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 3, 1938 in Manhattan, NY to the late Joseph and Rose (Compitello) Michaud and was raised on Mulberry Street. He is survived by his loving wife Deborah (Giaccone) whom he married on July 22, 1970; his...
Gladys M. Liddle
Feb 3, 2014
Knox- Gladys M. Liddle, 80, died on February 3, 2014. She was born on May 30, 1933 to the late Henry and Florence (Taber) Bradt in Albany, NY. Gladys was a homemaker and was loved very much by her family. She is survived by her husband Harry; her children Richard A. (Cynthia), Ronald (Charlene), Diane (William) Wells, Roger and Randy...
Nadeen Sirset
Jan 27, 2014
WINDHAM- Sadly, on January 27, 2014, Nadeen Sirset, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, was called home to the Lord after passing peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family. She was born on November 3, 1935 the daughter of Hector and Jessie (nee Day) DeMorlina in Leonia, New Jersey. Prior to graduation from high school, Nadeen began her dance career training...
Donna M. Ostrander
Jan 26, 2014
Knox- Donna M. Ostrander, 71, died on January 26, 2014 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness with her family at her bedside. She was born on December 19, 1942 to the late Harry Palombo and Leona Trotter in Schenectady, NY. She is survived by her daughters Kimberly (Robert) Fortuin and Rebecca (Antonio Sr.) Slingerland-Buonpastore; her grandchildren Tyler, Jordan, Jennifer,...
Charles C. Simons
Jan 25, 2014
ALTAMONT – Charles C. Simons, 86, died January 25, 2014, following an extended illness with Parkinson’s disease. Charles was born in Berne, NY, and was a valedictorian graduate of Berne High School. He resided in Altamont, with his wife of 64 years, Vaughan; self-employed many years in pre-fabricated metal building construction. Charles also had several years of federal government service...
Robert J. Dunphy
Jan 24, 2014
Sadly, on January 24, 2014, Robert Joseph Dunphy, beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather , was called home to the Lord after passing peacefully in his sleep with his loving wife at his side and surrounded by family. He was born on December 13, 1941 to Francis and Eileen Dunphy ( Holt) of the Bronx . Bob and his family resided...
Pauline Lawrence
Jan 22, 2014
Pauline M. Lawrence, 92, Ashland, born Nov 9th 1921, went on to be with the Lord on Jan 22, 2014. Pauline was predeceased by Clifford her husband in 1984 and her brother Edward in 1960. Pauline was the daughter of Sherma and Zayda Munger and was born at home in Ashland. She is survived by her daughter Linda and husband...
Paula Toth
Jan 17, 2014
Visitation- Tuesday, January 21, 2014 2-4pm & 6-8pm Funeral Service: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 Mass At St. Theresa Catholic Church At 11:00 AM Paula Toth, nee Schmidbauer, died in Langhorne PA on January 17, 2014 at the age of 78. Born in Schmiedorf, Germany and immigrating to the United States in 1954, Paula settled in Queens NY where she owned...
Stella G. Pollard
Jan 15, 2014
Stella G. Pollard lifelong resident of Altamont, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at the Buckingham at Norwood Care and Rehabilitation Center in Norwood, New Jersey. She was 89. Born in Albany on November 20, 1924. She is the widow of Mr. Edward W. Pollard who passed away October 9, 2004. Mrs. Pollard worked in the area as a...
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