Obituaries
Elizabeth M. Van Patten
Sep 3, 2011
Elizabeth Margaret (Ivers) Van Patten, entered into eternal rest on Saturday morning, September 3, 2011. She was born April 30, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY. Predeceased by her husband, Emerson (Van) Van Patten Jr. of Guilderland NY. Elizabeth (Betty) is survived by her children, Linda Sornberger (Lee), Emerson J. Van Patten III (Tara), Jeffrey D. Van Patten (Jill), Jan L. Van...
Ida C. Hoyt
Sep 1, 2011
Hensonville, NY- Ida Caroline Hoyt 65 died Sept. 1, 2011 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. She was born the daughter of George and Frances Mack on April 23, 1946 in Saugerties, NY. She is survived by her husband Richard, her children Dale, Joyce Andreala, Billy and Jason Hoyt. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and one sister Joyce VanWagenen. She...
John J. Poelker
Aug 31, 2011
Windham, NY- John J. Poelker Sr.,89, passed away peacefully on August 31,2011 at his country home.He was born on Dec.28,1921 the son of Herman and Adelheid Poelker in Germany. He was brought to Richmond Hill ,Queens, NY at the age of 9. He is survived by his loving wife who he married on May 5,1945 Sally (nee Callahan). He was...
Jeanette Brannen-Lees
Aug 27, 2011
Jeannette M. Brannen Lees passed away unexpectedly on August 27, 2011 while visiting her family. She is predeceased by her husband Jesse C. Brannen and Raymond Lees. She is survived by her children Jesse C. Brannen, Christopher T. Brannen (Caryn), Susan J. Brannen (J. Henry Greenwood) and Janet L. Adams (Terry); her stepchildren Susan Ryerson (Robert), JoAnne French (Bob )...
Stephania A. Koslik
Aug 12, 2011
Schenectady, NY Stephania A. Koslik 97, died on August, 12,2011 at Ellis Hospital. She was born on Dec.26, 1913 the daughter of Anton and Anna(nee Mlynek) Drahos in Willow River, MN. She is predeceased by her husband Rudolph as well as her sister Mary Brown and her brother Anton Drahos. She is survived by her sons Kenneth and Ronald Koslik....
Mary Ellen Wehren
Aug 9, 2011
Mary Ellen (McHugh) Wehren, 90, of New Salem passed away on August 9, 2011. Mary was born on May 14, 1921 in Albany, New York, the daughter of Lucy (Farley) McHugh and John Joseph McHugh. She graduated from Bethlehem High School and Mildred Elley. Before retirement, she was employed by the New York State Department of Civil Service. Mary was...
Kenneth B. LeBel
Jul 25, 2011
Guilderland- Kenneth B. LeBel (Papa Kenny) passed away suddenly on Monday, July 25,2011 at home. Born in Meriden, Ct. he was the son of Nellie LeBel (Warbel) and Leo LeBel. He was raised in Lake Placid,NY where he excelled at speed skating and barrel jumping. He is a world record holder and is in the Guinness Book of World Records....
Kenneth J. Finck
Jul 14, 2011
It is with great sadness that the family of Kenneth J. Finck announces his passing at home, after a long illness on July 14, 2011. Kenneth is the son of the late Marie and N. Kenneth Finck. Ken will lovingly be remembered by his wife of 51 years, Mary, his daughter Diane and Stephen Fingar, son Kenneth and Donna Finck,Jr.,...
Gracie F. Clay
Jul 7, 2011
Windham, NY- Gracie Clay Hengstler, 65 died suddenly at her residence on Thursday July 7,2011. She was born on March 20,1946 in Columbia, Misssissippi. She is survived by her husband Leo Hengstler of Windham, NY,her children,Cindy Barber,Kimberly Barber,Bryan Barber and Michael Clay all of Mississippi. She is also survived by her father Franklin Lee and her sister Maryann Morgan also...
Yolanda Della Rocco
Jul 6, 2011
Altamont - Yolanda Della Rocco, 97, died on Wednesday July 6, 2011. She is survived by two daughters Patricia (Robert) Hall and Laura (John) Gorman; a son Thomas Della Rocco as well as many grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Friends may call Sunday July 10, 2011 from 2 to 5 PM at the Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont; followed by a...
Nathaniel Rogers Dickinson
Jun 15, 2011
Altamont- Nathaniel "Nate" Dickinson died gracefully at St. Peter's Hospice in Albany, NY on June 15, 2011. Nate was born January 14, 1932 in New York City the son of the late Sidney E. Dickinson and Mary Watson Dickinson. He was raised and educated in Pleasantville, NY. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Amherst College and a Master...
William J. Tomajer
Jun 15, 2011
Altamont - William J. Tomajer, 88, passed away on June 15, 2011 at the Guilderland Center Nursing Home. Born April 12, 1923 in Jefferson, NY, he was the son of the late John and Mollie (Dusha) Tomajer. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School. After graduation he joined the Army Air Corp. He was assigned to the 385th Bomb...
Raymond W. Frisbee
Jun 5, 2011
Voorheesville - Raymond "Ray" Frisbee, 75, died on Sunday June 5, 2011after a short illness at St Peter's Hospice Inn. Born on December 31, 1935 in Voorheesville, he was the son of the late Leland and Clara Frisbee. He was a graduate of the Bethlehem Central High School. He worked as a Statistician, for the NYS Dept of Health for...
Vincenza D'Aversa
Jun 5, 2011
Cornwallville - Vincenza D'Aversa, Doctor of Chiropractic, 91, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2011 at Colombia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, NY after a short illness. Born in Marineo, Sicily on November 10, 1919, she was the last surviving daughter of the late Salvatore and Maria D'Aversa. Vincenza, "Aunt Nancy" to her many nieces and nephews, came to the United States...
Donald A. Hoyt
Jun 4, 2011
Hensonville,NY- Donald A. "Dee Dee" Hoyt 74, died suddenly on June 4,2011. He was born on May 23,1937 the son of Edwin O. and Helen Hoyt in Hensonville, NY. He was from a very large family and is survived by his daughters Pamela Hoyt Smith (David) and Tracy Lee Hoyt. He is also survived by his grandchildren Derek Hoyt, Megan...
James H. Figel
Jun 2, 2011
Berne - James H. Figel Jr. 69, died on Thursday June 2, 2011 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born on March 13, 1942 the son of the late James H. and Clara A. (nee Becker) Figel in Albany NY. He is survived by his loving wife Diane, his brother Jerald and his sister...
Katherine R. Worner
Jun 2, 2011
West Kill, NY Katherine R. Worner,83 died at her residence on Thurs. June 2,2011. She was born on Oct. 13,1927 the daughter of Herman and Mabel Steffens in Clarkstown NY. She is survived by her husband Frank who she married on Oct.10,1964, and her children Jill (Rich) Rhoades and Frank (Donna) Worner She is also survived by her sister Carol...
Karen A. Dillon
May 20, 2011
Selkirk,NY Karen A. Dillon,72 passed away at St. Peter's Hospice Inn on May 20,2011.She was born in GlensFalls NY on March 3,1939 the daughter of the late Mitchell Russell Sr. and Agnes Pippine. She graduated from St. Ann's Academy in 1957. She was married at St. Ann's R.C. Church in 1958.Before she was married she worked at Albany Hardware. After...
Walter C. Hunt
May 16, 2011
East Durham, NY Walter C. Hunt Sr. 72,died on May 16,2011 at St. Peters Hospice Inn. He was born on Dec. 26,1938 the son of Samuel and Eva (nee Murray) Hunt in White Creek, NY. He is survived by his loving wife Beverly, his six children Bonnie Uranga, Walter Jr.,Tim, David,Sam and Martha Hotchkiss. He is also survived by18 grandchildren...
Frank W. Batzinger
May 16, 2011
Frank W. Batzinger, 89, of Altamont, died on Monday, 16 May 2011. Born on 18 October 1921, he was the son of the late Ferdinand and Anna Batzinger of Schenectady. Mr. Batzinger graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1940, following which he joined the General Electric Apprentice Course for Tool and Die. In 1942, he joined the Navy and...
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