Obituaries

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...

Brittany Emerald Paes

Brittany Emerald Paes

Jun 13, 2012

GILBOA - Brittany Emerald Paes, 12, of Gilboa, NY, beloved daughter of Julie Meeghan Paes and Michael Paes passed away on Wednesday, June 13. Brittany was an athletic, joyful girl and compassionate friend, who will be greatly missed. Brittany was born on October 25, 1999 in Oneonta, NY. She lived her entire life in Gilboa where she attended Gilboa-Conesville Central...

Francesco Germinario

Francesco Germinario

Jun 8, 2012

Francesco Germinario, age 81, of 15 Manor Dr., Windham died Friday, June 8, 2012 at Columbia Memorial Hospital of Hudson, NY. Mr. Germinario was born September 19, 1930 inItaly. He is survived by his wife Corsignana (Polacco) and his son Michael and his daughter Anna. He was employed as carpenter for Sound Design in Hoboken NJ. A Mass of Christian...

Robert W. Anderson

Robert W. Anderson

Jun 3, 2012

Altamont - Robert W. Anderson "Boob", 45, died unexpectedly as a consequence of heart related issues on Sunday June 3, 2012. Born on August 23, 1966 in Norwalk, CT, he was the son of the late Arthur and Sally Anderson. He is survived by a sister Debbie (Peter) Laraway Anderson of Altamont; a brother Arthur Anderson of Elmira, NY; two...

Edward Gambella

Edward Gambella

May 28, 2012

Gambella, Edward Paul, 74, of Fort Lauderdale, FL passed away on May 28, 2012 at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Edward was predeceased by his second wife, Millie Gambella, daughter Jeanne Bernstein, and three brothers: Richie, Tommy, and George. He is survived by: his brother, Louis: first wife, Carole Rice; children: Debra Gambella, Teri Piccarretta,...

Elizabeth Lowenberg Buess

Elizabeth Lowenberg Buess

May 22, 2012

Altamont - Elizabeth Lowenberg Buess, 66, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2012 at her home after a long illness. She was born in Utica, NY on July 22, 1945, to Louise L. Lowenberg and Leslie H. Lowenberg and grew up in Manlius, NY. Beth worked alongside her husband of 44 years Kenneth E. Buess at KB Graphic Design and...

Martha Frances Garry

Martha Frances Garry

May 21, 2012

It is with much sadness that the family of Martha "Grandma GG" Garry announces her passing. Born and raised in East Berne, she made her home and raised her family there, and this is where she entered her journey into eternal life. She will be greeted at the gates of Heaven by those who went before her - her parents...

Marian D. Heaney

Marian D. Heaney

May 13, 2012

Saratoga Springs, NY Marian D. Heaney,68 died on May 13,2012 at St. Peters Hospital, Albany NY. She was born in Queens, NY the daughter of Albert and Dorothy Heaney on June 22,1943. She was a resident of Saratoga Springs for a long time.She also resided on the mountaintop of the Windham NY area prior to moving to Saratoga Springs. She...

Joyce E. Moons

Joyce E. Moons

May 12, 2012

Knox - Joyce E. Moons, 74, died suddenly on Saturday, May 12, 2012 after a long illness. Born on October 20, 1937 in Cranford, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Edmund and the late Mary Kuntzman. She was a registered nurse and received a nursing degree from Muhlenberg Hospital in Plainfield, New Jersey. Most of her life she...

David Paul Lashwa

David Paul Lashwa

May 10, 2012

Knox - David Paul Lashwa, 62, died on Thursday May 10, 2012. Born on September 26, 1949 in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late John and Margaret Lashwa. David is survived by his cherished daughter Shannon (James Price) Lashwa; his beloved grandson Alec Price; a sister Patricia J. Bailey; a brother John Lashwa; two nephews Walter Jr....

Boris Konzevich

Boris Konzevich

May 8, 2012

Lexington,NY- Boris Konzevich born Nov.30,1918 went to be with the Lord May 8,2012. Simple and kind ,he was a loving father, devoted husband and caregiver to his wife Elsie. He lived a blessed life and he blessed others by sharing Jesus by word and deed. He was a man of faith and steadfast prayer, a soldier of Christ. He was...