Obituaries
Joy Scano
Sep 8, 2013
Haines Falls, NY- Joy Scano ,81 died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday Sept. 8,2013. She was surrounded by her loving family for the previous two days .She was loved by many people and she will be greatly missed. She was born on April 11,1932 the daughter of Herman and Martha (nee Murphy) Emery in Louisville, Ky. She was predeceased...
Robert Burns
Sep 4, 2013
Robert Burns, 85, passed peacefully into God's hands on Septermber 4, 2013. Robert was a member of the Altamont community for over 30 years. Often known as "Dancing Bob" and "The Mayor" he loved his community and cherished the relationships he made over the years there. He never missed the annual Fireman's Ball and was a proud member of his...
Daniel Ricketts
Aug 31, 2013
East Berne- Daniel Ricketts “Rooster”, 50, passed away on August 31, 2013 at home following a tragic ATV accident. He was born in Albany, NY to Lora Richardson and the late Raymond Ricketts. Dan worked for United Parcel Service in Latham for 28 years. He was the beloved father of Danielle C. Ricketts and the proud grandfather of Zoey Raye...
Fay Knoll Rusch
Aug 22, 2013
Delanson- Fay Knoll Rusch age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday August 22, 2013 in Guilderland NY. She was Born on October 3, 1929 in Birmingham Alabama. She is survived by her husband of sixty-three years Reuben Rusch, her daughters Larkin Rusch, Margaret Rusch and Catherine (Kitty) Rusch and her spouse Patricia Fuller. She is also survived by her grandsons...
Carolyn Sand
Aug 16, 2013
Voorheesville- Carolyn Sand, 68, passed away August 16, 2013. She was born in Albany, NY to Curt and Frances (Hesner) Unverhau on March 8, 1945. Carolyn was a retired clerk from the Department of Tax and Finance and the NYS Thruway Authority. She loved bingo, playing cards and Dominos. She loved traveling to the Turning Stone. For many years, she...
Henry Adams
Aug 12, 2013
Guilderland Center- Henry Adams Jr., 83, passed away Monday, August 12, 2013. Born in Albany on August 5, 1930, he was the son of the late Henry and Helen (Ballie-Nicolson) Adams. Henry was an active member in his community. He was a member of the Helderberg Reformed Church, a man who was generous with his time. Henry is survived by...
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....


