Obituaries
Steven J. Abrams
Feb 15, 2012
Hunter NY - Steven J. Abrams 40 of Fredericksburg,VA died on Feb. 15,2012 at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, Fredericksburg,VA. He was born on August 7,1971 in Brooklyn NY. He is survived by his father and mother Steve and Michelle Abrams his grandmother Louise Abrams,his sisters, Danielle and Renee Abrams and his godmother Mary Finck. Calling hours will be held at...
Lori Ann Davenport
Feb 11, 2012
Altamont - Lori A. Davenport, 54, died Saturday, February 11,2012 at home with her loving family, due to a long fight with breast cancer. Graduate of Shaker H.S. Class of 1975, SUNY Cobleskill Class of 1977, as well as Lake Erie College Class of 1979. Employed by Ford Motor from 1987 to 2009. She was also a licensed United States...
M. Elizabeth Stevens
Jan 31, 2012
Knox - (Mary) Elizabeth Stevens passed away on January 31, 2012. She was born in Knox, and lived there for more than 94 years. She lost her beloved parents, Pearl Mae Elsass Stevens on 12/14/1965 and Lucius Stevens on 3/19/1967. She had a long and interesting life. In addition to her work on the family farm, Liz did seasonal work...
Gregg W. Haner
Jan 30, 2012
Catskill,NY - Gregg Haner 49, died suddenly January 30,2012 at his residence. He was born March 20,1962 the son of Elizabeth and Gene Haner in Catskill, NY. He is survived by his wife Susan (nee Laterza),daughter Alexandra J.,parents Gene and Betty and his sister Deborah Haner. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces ,nephews and friends. Gregg was...
Rudolph V. Stempel
Jan 30, 2012
East Berne- Rudolph "Rudy" Valentino Stempel, 82, was taken into the arms of our Lord January 30, 2012, after being stricken where he bowled in a league for over 40 years. He was transported by ambulance to St. Peter's Hospital where doctors fought valiantly to save him, but his heart was too tired. Rudy join the Army in January 1951,...
Robert A. Raber
Jan 25, 2012
East Berne- Robert A. Raber Jr., 87, died unexpectedly on Wednesday January 25, 2012 at home. He was born on April 23, 1924 in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Robert and Ethel Raber. Robert is survived by two sons Thomas (Sharon) Raber and Michael (Christine) Raber; two grandchildren Christopher and Trinity. He is predeceased by his wife Edith Raber....
Michael Reynolds
Jan 10, 2012
Michael J. Reynolds, 73, passed away on January 10, 2012, at his home in Fort Myers, FL. Mike was born and raised in New York City and graduated from Manhattan College. He started his career with New York Life Insurance Company and later with Frank B. Hall, ultimately becoming President of the consulting company. He spent a short time as...
John T. Tenace
Jan 2, 2012
Slingerlands - John T. Tenace, 63, died on January 2, 2012 after causes related from the Vietnam War allegedly and suspected of Agent Orange. He was born in Schenectady on July 9, 1948 the eldest son of the late John A. and Evelyn Anderson Tenace. John was born and raised in Colonie and Schenectady, but also lived in Albany. He...
Alison L. Gatterson
Jan 1, 2012
Guilderland -- Alison Lee Kappel Gatterson, 47, died on Sunday, January 1, 2012 as the result of injuries suffered June 28, 2011 when a pickup truck struck her as she was crossing Washington Avenue on her way to work. Alison was born on April 22, 1964 in Albany, the cherished daughter of Hans and Joan (Plauth) Kappel of Altamont. She...
Calvin S. Partridge
Jan 1, 2012
Ashland, NY- Calvin S. Partridge, 83 a lifelong Ashland resident died on Jan.1,2012 at the Kaaterskill Care Nursing Home. He was born on Aug. 11,1928 in Ashland, NY at the Partridge Farm House, the son of Blaine G. and Edna(Case) Partridge. He was predeceased by his wife Alice VanHoesen Partridge, his son Gary, sisters Alice Partridge Brink, Louise P. Richards...
Ethel Mae Davis
Dec 13, 2011
Altamont- Ethel Davis (nee Smith), 71, died on Tuesday December 13, 2011. Born on October 4, 1940 in Peekskill, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Josephine Smith. She worked as a Registered Nurse at the Albany County Nursing Home and then at the Guilderland Center Nursing Home. She enjoyed gardening, crafts and spending time with her...
Rosemary Tubbs
Dec 13, 2011
Knox - Rosemary Quay Tubbs, 81, died on Tuesday December 13, 2011 at St Peter's Hospital. She was born on June 9, 1930, daughter of the late Daniel and Bertha Quay. She is survived by seven children Carol (John) Denton, Sally Tubbs, Kathy (Ron) Hempstead, Peggy (Ron) Fish, Lori (Scott) Marra, Lindy (Mike) Slingerland and Jamie (Cathy) Tubbs; a daughter...
Judith Ann Blain
Dec 11, 2011
June 22, 1942 - December 11, 2011 Judith Ann Blain, 69, died on December 11, 2011 peacefully in her home after a long battle with MS and Cancer. Born in Jersey City, NJ she was the daughter of the late Milton Kozdron Sr. and Genevieve Kozdron. Judith was a homemaker, and has served as Justice and Court Clerk in the...
Roger Lewis Bivins
Dec 7, 2011
Schenectady - Roger L. Bivins, 65, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. Born on December 2, 1946 in Berne, NY, he was the son of the late Peter and Martha Miller. He worked for Cappiello Dairy where he retired from after 25 years. He had also worked for the Mohonasen CDS as a bus monitor. He loved trains and...
Lois M. Coons
Nov 23, 2011
Altamont - Lois M. Coons, 91, died on Wednesday November 23, 2011 at home. Born on December 22, 1919 in Holland, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Jeanette Knooihuizen. She was a Secretary, employed by Mt. Pleasant Public Library. Mrs. Coons was a member of the Altamont Reformed Church and served on its consistory. Lois is...
Edwin R. Combs
Nov 20, 2011
Altamont - Edwin R. Combs, 81, died on Sunday November 20, 2011 after a long illness. He was born on June 15, 1930 in Monroe, NY, son of the late Ralph and Edna Combs. He served in the US Army from 1951 to 1953. He retired in 1988 from the New York State Office of General Services as the head...
Louise D. Kulczycki
Nov 17, 2011
Colonie, NY Louise D. Kulczycki, 88 of Colonie, NY died on November 17, 2011 at St. Peters Hospital. She was born on July 26, 1923, the daughter of Henry and Madalina Heinz. She was predeceased by her husband Theodore and her brother William Heinz. She is survived by her niece Dorothy Facci and her best friend Alfreda Matulewicz as well...
Orville E. Miller
Nov 14, 2011
Orville Emerson Miller Jr. of Lexington, NY died on November 14th 2011. He was born September 17, 1945 in New Orleans, LA to Orville Emerson Miller Sr. and Eldmay Thelma Faurie. A Jack of all trades and a master of many, Orvie, as his family and friends knew him, served in the US Navy CB unit from 1963 to 1969,...
Charlotte Tubbs
Nov 13, 2011
Knox - Charlotte Tubbs, 73, died suddenly on Sunday November 13, 2011. Born on September 11, 1938 in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Evelyn Webster. She is survived by her husband of 48 years Lewis E. Tubbs, Sr.; three children Kathy (Leon) VanWormer, Pamela (Dave) Raynsford, Tammy (Thomas) Krueger; six grandchildren Stacey Zappia, Heather...
Charles Button
Nov 13, 2011
Schenectady-Charles T. Button, 87 of Schenectady , died November 12, 2011 at Ellis Hospital. He was born on Feb 13, 1924 the son of Arthur E and Julia (nee Marcy) Button in Syracuse NY. He was predeceased by his wife Eleanor on November 16, 2005, they were married on April 19, 1949. He survived by a son Arthur and his...