Obituaries
Dennis G. Javoroski
Aug 7, 2013
Dennis Javoroski, 44, of Altamont, New York, passed away August 7, 2013 He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, son of Gerald and Nellie Javoroski. He was married to Janeen Javoroski on August 21, 2001. Dennis served in the United States Navy and was awarded the following medals; National Defense Service, Navy Good Conduct, and Humanitarian Service medal. Dennis was a...
Emily E. Chase
Aug 2, 2013
East Berne- Emily E. (Haluska) Chase, 82, died on Sunday, August 2, 2013. Born on Feb.18, 1931 in Berne, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Haluska. She is survived by her six children, William Chase, Laura Chase, Karin Remmers, Stephen Chase and Rosemary Schunk; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband,...
Theresa Marmo
Jul 19, 2013
WINDHAM- Theresa "Tessie" Marmo 97, died on July 19th 2013 at the Pines Nursing Home, Catskill NY. She was born on July 7th 1916, the daughter of Patsy and Angelina (nee Stanco) Famiglietti in Glen Cove NY. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Nicholas in 2000, her brother Michael Famiglietti, and her step-mother Mildred Cariello. She is survived...
Edwin H. Brainerd
Jul 16, 2013
Prattsville-Edwin H Brainerd "Mama's Boy" 74 of Prattsville, NY died Tuesday July 16, 2013. He was born on November 14, 1938 the son of Harold and Evelyn (Nickerson) Brainerd in Conesville, NY. He is survived by his wife Janet M. (nee Barkman) who he married on April 19, 1969 in Prattsville, NY. He is also survived by his daughters Connie...
Burdette G. Dewell
Jul 13, 2013
Burdette Gage Dewell III, 82 of Ashland, NY passed away peacefully on July 13, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Burdette was born on January 24, 1931 in Albany, NY to Burdette Gage Dewell II and Mildred Hazel Dewell. Burdette is survived by his life partner Marion Quick, Brothers Dr. Jay Dewell, Dr. Robert Dewell, Sister Elizabeth Dewell, daughters Nancy...
Frances Martin
Jul 10, 2013
Frances Martin,81,of Hensonville,NY, beloved wife of John (Puffy) Martin passed away July 10th 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Frances was born on July 29th 1931 to John and Ellen Mary (nee Lowery) Martin in Brooklyn NY. She was the loving mother of Fran (Newt) Partridge, Sue Ellen (Kent) McCullar , Regina (Tom) McGoldrick, John (Marie) Martin and Matt (Meg)...
Donald T. Townsend
Jun 28, 2013
East Berne,NY- Donald T. Townsend 69, died on June 28,2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. Donald was born on Nov. 22,1943 the son of George and Rose (nee Ceverella) Townsend in Freeport , NY. He is survived by his loving wife Phyllis (nee Porter), his mother Rose, his children, Monica (Larry) Poitras, Kristen...
Dana C. Field
Jun 23, 2013
Dana C. Field, 59, died peacefully at home on June 23, 2013. He was born on April 18, 1954 and grew up in Altamont, NY. He graduated from Guilderland High School, Cornell University (B.S.), and SUNY Albany (M.B.A). Dana was married to Clare (Merrill) on May 31, 2003; they were married for 10 blissful years. Dana worked for the New...
Dennis P. Miller
Jun 16, 2013
Knox- Dennis P. Miller, 63, died suddenly on June 16, 2013. He was born on May 28, 1950 the son of Verner and Betty Miller. He is survived by his wife Jane, son Michael (Arika), his grandson Michael Fisher Miller and his siblings Joanne, Bruce, Rose and Cindy. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased...
Jennie C Rielle-Falke
Jun 14, 2013
Prattsville- Jennie C. Rielle-Falke, 18, died suddenly Friday, June 14, 2013. Born on February 24, 1995, she was the daughter of Susan Falke. Jennie was an 11th grade student at Hunter Tannersville Central School. She attended the Boces program in Grand Gorge. She loved playing basketball and her team number was 44. Jennie loved art and wood working. Along with...
Debra Lee Blodgett
Jun 8, 2013
Berne- Debra Blodgett, 58, died on June 8, 2013 at her residence. She is survived by her husband Ray Porter, her mother Shirley Roney Crews, step sister Barbara Kennedy, father-in-law Mace Porter and sister-in-law Tina Bouton. Family and friends are invited to services at Rock Road Chapel 96 Rock Rd. Berne on Friday, June 14, 2013 at 10AM. Interment will...
Donna L. Reed
Jun 3, 2013
Altamont- Donna L. Reed, 66, died on June 3, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Rensselaer, NY on August 20, 1946 to Adelbert R. Kiernan and Arline LaTour Kiernan. She was a lifelong resident of Guilderland. Donna was dedicated to a family business, the Guilderland Center Nursing Home for more than 20 years, caring and compassionate...
Warren Pitcher
Jun 3, 2013
Warren Pitcher, 78, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2013 at St. Peter’s Hospital. He was the adopted son of the late Jennie and Maus Pitcher. He grew up in Township and lived there until 1954. He returned back to the Altamont area in 1975 where he happily lived at the Center for Disability Services Altamont Residence for 37 years....
Matthew Robert Bosworth
May 27, 2013
Altamont- Matthew Robert Bosworth, 85, of Guilderland Center passed away after a long illness on May 27, 2013, Memorial Day. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Grace Carlisle Bosworth and Newman (Doc) Baird. Mr. Bosworth was educated in area schools. Matthew proudly served in the US Navy in WWII and the Korean War. He was...
Traci M. Slingerland-Lee
Apr 28, 2013
Berne, NY- Traci M. Slingerland-Lee, "Animal" 48, died April 28, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Oct. 24, 1964 the daughter of James and Dolores (Duell) Slingerland in Albany, NY. She was a loving fiancee, mother, sister and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Traci was a...
Robert M. Alverson
Apr 4, 2013
Robert Matthew Alverson Jr. 79,formerly of Grant City,SINY,died at his home in Windham, NY on April 4,2013. After attending New Dorp H.S. he enlisted in USMC and served in Korea. Upon returning home he joined the FDNY and retired after 28 yrs of service. He enjoyed golfing and skiing. He was predeceased by his wife Anna in 2004. He is...
Allan F. Deitz
Mar 31, 2013
Allan Franklin Deitz, 72, entered into eternal peace at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, NY on Easter Sunday, March 31. An avid reader, researcher and outdoorsman, Allan’s positive attitude, steadfast curiosity and calm presence will be missed by all who knew him. Allan was born in Albany, NY on November 24, 1940. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1958 and attended Hope College from 1958 to 1962, where he met his future bride,...
Alice Rowan
Mar 31, 2013
Alice M. Rowan, 79, died on 03/31/2013. She was born in Queens, NY the daughter of Minnette and William Staiger. She was a resident of Prattsville for more than 40 years. She was predeceased by her much beloved husband Arthur W. Rowan in 1998. Alice is survived by her son and daughter-in-law William and Clair Rowan, three grandchildren, William, Gia...
Anna Willsey
Mar 30, 2013
Berne,NY -Anna Willsey 84 of Berne, NY died at Good Samaritan Nursing Home on March 30,2013 . She was born on Nov. 18,1927 in Horicon, NY . She was predeceased by her husband Morris Willsey on Nov. 18,2006. She is survived by her children Mary Ann O’Neill,Dan Gunville,William Willsey, Rachel Haley,Priscilla Schaap,David Willsey and Karen Murell. She is also survived...