Obituaries

James F. Quinn

James F. Quinn

Aug 28, 2012

Born in Copiague, New York on January 22, 1944, Mr. Quinn was the son of the late James and Rosemary Cooper Quinn of Lindenhurst, NY and later Rock Hill, SC. Jim grew up in Lindenhurst, Long Island, and his siblings are Thomas (Karen) Quinn and the late John Quinn, both of Rock Hill, SC. James married Elaine Reisert in 1965...

Elizabeth Dignam

Elizabeth Dignam

Aug 27, 2012

Ashland, NY - Elizabeth (nee Carboy) Dignam,76 formally of Brooklyn, NY died on Monday Aug.27,2012 at St. Peters Hospital , Albany NY. She is survived by her loving husband of 55years Thomas Dignam. She was the devoted mother of Dorothy Beatty, Joann Parchinsky ,Andrew Dignam, Steven Dignam, Loretta Dignam (deceased) and Veronica Dignam. She was the grandmother of ten and...

Elizabeth Gibbs

Elizabeth Gibbs

Aug 25, 2012

Mrs. Elizabeth M. Stebbins Gibbs, 86 years old, of Arden, NC Date of birth: July 9, 1926; Date of death August 25, 2012 Mrs. Elizabeth (Betty) Stebbins Gibbs passed into the presence of her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, at The Oaks of Sweeten Creek Nursing Home in Arden, NC. Elizabeth (Betty) Gibbs was born on July 9, 1926 in...

Carol E. Roemer

Carol E. Roemer

Aug 24, 2012

ALTAMONT - Carol E. Roemer, 68, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 24, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family after a seven year courageous battle with breast cancer. Carol was born in Buffalo, N.Y. to Dorothy DeCoux Schmuck and the late Ethan Allen Schmuck. Carol was a graduate of Buffalo State College and taught elementary education in the...

Patrick A. Arpei

Patrick A. Arpei

Aug 22, 2012

Arpei-Coons, Patrick A. On Wednesday, August 22, 2012, Patrick left this world unexpectedly to begin the next phase of his journey. While traveling to work that morning, he was involved in an accident. Patrick fought valiantly to remain with us, but bravely decided it was his time to move on. That evening, while we gathered to mourn our loss, Woob,...

Joyce Locantore

Joyce Locantore

Aug 14, 2012

Guilderland-- Joyce Locantore of Guilderland, on August 14,2012 succumbed after a courageous battle with cancer with her family by her side. Joyce was born in Bayshore, NY and grew up in Babylon, NY. After high school she worked at Schrafts executive offices in NYC for a time before meeting the love of her life, Frank. They were married on the...

Margery S. Garry

Margery S. Garry

Aug 8, 2012

East Berne,NY -Dr. Margery W. Smith Margery S. Garry,86 died on August 8,2012 at the Chase Memorial Nursing Home, New Berlin, NY. She was born on Jan. 23,1926 the daughter of Franklyn and Margery Weyrauch Smith in Port Washington, NY.She was predeceased by her husband of over 50 years Harry Garry, her son David Michael Garry and her sister Mary...

Gerd J. Remmers

Gerd J. Remmers

Aug 7, 2012

Berne, NY- Gerd Remmers died on August 8, 2012 at his residence. He was born on June 1, 1925 the son of John Karl and Anna Gerdis (Jannsen) Remmers in Norden, Friesland (Holland). He came to America on April 22, 1929 and to Gallupville in May of 1933. He attended the one room schoolhouse on Gallupville-Knox Rd and then attended...

Shirley S. Landauer

Shirley S. Landauer

Jul 18, 2012

Knox- Shirley S. Landauer passed into the hands of our Lord on July 18, 2012. She was born in Middleburgh, NY on March 12, 1927 to Ivan and Myrtle Schanz. Shirley grew up on Sickle Hill in the Town of Berne. From this hillside farm she went and graduated from Berne-Knox Central School in 1945. While in high school Shirley...

Eleanor D. Keenholts

Eleanor D. Keenholts

Jul 14, 2012

Guilderland, NY-Keenholts, Eleanor D. "Susie" 92,passed away peacefully on July 14,2012 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland. She was born on January 17,1920 the daughter of William and Agnes (nee Williamson) Salsburgh in Berne, NY. Susie was a longtime resident of Altamont and was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Elmore C. Keenholts. Susie...

Gwendolyn Wakefield

Gwendolyn Wakefield

Jul 11, 2012

Gwendolyn Yager Wakefield, 90, of Lantana, FL and a longtime resident of Windham, died peacefully at the JFK Medical Center/Hospice Care Unit on July 11, 2012. Loving wife of the late Lewis A. Wakefield. Devoted mother of 5 children; Sharon & Ed Carpenter of Sayville,NY; Marcia & Joe Petrosino of Laughlin, NV; John & Maria Wakefield of Newton, MA; Melanie...

Phyllis Schilling

Phyllis Schilling

Jul 10, 2012

Phyllis Kreager Schilling A long time resident of Altamont died peacefully on July 10, 2012, age 86. Phyllis Schilling is survived by her children John (Linda) Schilling of Lafayette, IN; Carl Schilling of Altamont; Lisa (Michael) Hatch of Milwaukee, WI; Stephanie Schilling of Guilford, CT; grandchildren Carrie Meyer, Stuart Hatch, Andy Hatch and Gillian Hatch, and great-grandchildren Lauren Meyer, Gavin...

Richard Philip DiNovo

Richard Philip DiNovo

Jul 9, 2012

DiNovo Richard P, 65, passed away the evening of July 8th surrounded by his family and friends at his home in Altamont after a long illness. Born July 29th, 1946 in Albany, Dick grew up on Orlando Ave. He joined the Navy and served on an aircraft carrier off the coast of Vietnam. After leaving the service, Dick attended Chauffeur's...

Florence Smith

Florence Smith

Jul 9, 2012

Florence Irene Smith Her family called her Babe. She was the youngest of the Ostrander family from the Bozenkill near Altamont, NY, the last of seven kids of Frank and Kathryn Ostrander. Predeceasing her are four brothers and two sisters: Alva, Ethel, Frank, Steve, Billy, and Lena. Her many nieces and nephews called her Aunt Florence. The next generation called...

Ethel Mae Snyder

Ethel Mae Snyder

Jul 8, 2012

Berne,NY- Ethel Mae Snyder, 99 died July 8,2012 at St. Peters Hospice Inn. She was born April 19,1913 the daughter of Charles and Anna (nee Jansen) Adams in Berne NY. She was predeceased by her husband James in 1992 as well as her son James in 1983. She is survived by her son Mitchell and daughter- in- law Jane Snyder...

Edward Schmitt

Edward Schmitt

Jul 3, 2012

It is with much sadness that the family of Edward P Schmitt announces his passing. He passed suddenly but peacefully in his sleep at home on July 3rd,2012. Ed was a selfless man who found immense enjoyment in volunteering his time and knowledge to those who needed help. In the true spirit of his selflessness his organs have been donated...

Gordon Alfred Larsen

Gordon Alfred Larsen

Jun 30, 2012

Gordon Alfred Larsen, 77, died at Albany Medical Center on Saturday, June 30, 2012, with his family by his side after suffering from a subdural hematoma. Gordon was born on March 12, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY, to Sam and Alfrida (Gabrielsen) Larsen of Norway. After graduating from high school in Brooklyn he spent several years serving in the US Navy....

John I. Landauer

John I. Landauer

Jun 28, 2012

Knox,NY John I Landauer born March 5,1960 passed to eternal life into Gods kingdom on Thursday, June 28, 2012, with his loving family by his side. John will be dearly missed by his family and many close friends. He was a very hard working man who held many jobs throughout his lifetime. He was raised on the Landauer family farm...

Eleanor C. Rendo

Eleanor C. Rendo

Jun 25, 2012

RENDO, Eleanor C. (Lewis) - Guilderland, NY. Eleanor was called home on Monday, June 25, 2012 after a long illness. Eleanor was born on January 5, 1935 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to the late Howard and Sophia (Knipe) Lewis. In addition to her parents, Eleanor was predeceased by her four brothers, Edwin, Howard, Irwin and Robert Lewis as well as husbands...

Reynold P. Santini

Reynold P. Santini

Jun 13, 2012

Reynold Patrick Santini (known also as Ray and Duff to friends and Grandpa to his 11 grandchildren) passed away peacefully on June 13, 2012. Ray was born in New York City on March 17, 1931 to Reynold Santini and Dorothy Mooney . His mother married Albert Heaney after his father passed away in 1935. Ray is predeceased by his brother...