Obituaries

Ruth M. Koeppe

Ruth M. Koeppe

Nov 4, 2011

Latham - Ruth M. Koeppe, 90, died on Friday November 4, 2011after a brief illness at Albany Memorial Hospital. Born on January 19, 1921 in Whitney Point, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Marguerite Pellette. She is survived by three children Christina Sands, Hannah Beth Wilson, and Scott F. Wilson; two grandchildren Lisa (Maxwell) Stock and...

John Francis Warnken

John Francis Warnken

Oct 31, 2011

Altamont- John F. Warnken, 69, died suddenly on Monday October 31, 2011 at Ellis Hospital. He was born on November 19, 1941 in Unionville, son of the late Richard and Margaret Warnken. He was a Carpenter, employed by Local 370 in Albany for over 30 years. He was a beloved deacon and the sexton at the Altamont Reformed Church. John...

Billie Joe McCullar

Billie Joe McCullar

Oct 27, 2011

Westkill-NY Billie Joe McCullar, 36,of Westkill,NY passed away peacefully on Oct.27,2011 with his loving family by his side.Billie Joe was born on July 24,1975 in Stamford, NY the son of Billie Van McCullar and Maureen (nee Thompson) McCullar. Besides his parents he is survived by his siblings, Kent, Velina Holdridge, Janel Kilmer, Waylon and Marva Jo McCullar. He is also...

Gwyneed Vrooman

Gwyneed Vrooman

Oct 24, 2011

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Marjorie Susan Williams

Marjorie Susan Williams

Oct 23, 2011

Marjorie Susan White Williams of Altamont died October 23, 2011, after a long illness. She was born in Albany, N.Y. on October 31, 1927, the daughter of the late J. Russell White and Elizabeth Clum White. She graduated from Albany Academy for Girls (1945) and Skidmore College (1949) and earned a degree of master of science and education from the...

Vincent J. Hartley

Vincent J. Hartley

Oct 15, 2011

Ashland, NY - Vincent J. Hartley,26 formerly of Ashland NY died suddenly on Oct. 15,2011 in Brooklyn NY. He was born on Dec.17,1984 the son of James Hartley Sr. and Malvina Beaulieu in Cape May, NJ. He is survived by his fiance Brittney Haner, his son Ryder Bailey, daughter Mariah Hughes, his father James Hartley Sr., his mother Malvina Beaulieu...

P. Floyd Gibbs

P. Floyd Gibbs

Oct 15, 2011

Rev. Philip Floyd Gibbs passed into the presence of His Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, at The Oaks of Sweeten Creek Nursing Home in Arden, NC, following a long illness with Parkinson's disease. P. Floyd Gibbs was the son of Albert and Elizabeth Gibbs of Knox, NY. He earned a theology degree from Nyack Missionary College in Nyack, NY, and...

Hedwig E. Meier

Hedwig E. Meier

Oct 14, 2011

Hedwig "Betty" Meier -- 94 yrs old Hedwig Elizabeth 'Betty' Wachter Meier of Windham NY went to be with her Lord on Friday, October 14 after a short illness. Betty was born on October 7, 1917 in Himmelsthur Germany to John and Elisabeth (Oppermann) Wachter. She immigrated to the United States with her family and became a U.S. citizen on...

Ruth Case

Ruth Case

Oct 14, 2011

Ruth Case formerly from Windham, died peacefully at the Pine Haven Nursing Home in Philmont, N.Y. Ruth was born on April 23, 1915 in Astoria, New York, she lived most of her life in Windham. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Raymond Case. She loved the mountain top and was well known in the community. She worked for years...

James M. Mattice

James M. Mattice

Oct 13, 2011

Altamont - James M. Mattice, Sr., 60, died suddenly on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Albany Medical Center Hospital with his beloved family by his side. He was born on September 21, 1951 in Albany, son of Arlene and the late Floyd Mattice. James is survived by his wife of 42 years Mary A. Mattice, a son James Mattice Jr.,...

Ruth V. Masick

Ruth V. Masick

Oct 6, 2011

Schenectady, NY- Ruth Violet Masick 88, died on Oct.6, 2011 at Clare Bridge of Niskayuna. She was formerly of Schenectady, NY. She was born on January 1, 1923 the daughter of John and Ruth Connine in Ware, Ma. She was predeceased by her husband Vincent and her son Donald F. Masick. She is survived by her sons, Vincent R., Lawrence...

James H. Holcomb

James H. Holcomb

Sep 30, 2011

Prattsville,NY- James H. Holcomb of Robinson Terrace Nursing Home, Stamford, NY and formally of Oneonta and Prattsville NY passed away on September 30,2011.Mr. Holcomb was born in the town of Merideth, NY on September 15,1917 the son of Ralph and Louesa Holcomb. Mr. Holcomb was predeceased by his wife Marion, his parents Ralph & Louesa Holcomb and his brother Arley....

John H. Bushnell

John H. Bushnell

Sep 21, 2011

South Berne - John H. Bushnell, 56, died on Wednesday September 21, 2011 at Home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 16, 1954 in Albany, son of the late Elbridge and the late Margaret Bushnell. He was employed by the Town of Berne Highway Department; he also sold and delivered firewood. John enjoyed spending time with his...

Ellwood A. Chappell

Ellwood A. Chappell

Sep 10, 2011

Guilderland- Ellwood A. "Chappy" Chappell, 86, died on Saturday, September 10, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Elizabeth "Betty" Chappell; a daughter Kathy (Dwight) Sickler of Guilderland; Three Grandchildren, Debbie (Ron) Franzer of Guilderland, Matt (Marcy Sickler of Alplaus, NY, and Charlene (Andy) Sanna of Boston, MA; Six Great Grandchildren, Matthew and Mark Beliveau, Charles, Valerie...

Thomas Richard Conklin

Thomas Richard Conklin

Sep 5, 2011

Berne - Thomas Richard Conklin, 58, passed away surrounded by his family early morning on Monday, September 5, 2011 at home, in his beloved Berne. He was born April 17, 1953 in Albany to the late Bob and Esther (Greene) Conklin. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Leslie (Magin) Conklin and was the adored father of...

Shirley Anthony Carman

Shirley Anthony Carman

Sep 3, 2011

Shirley Anthony Carman died after a short illness on September 3, 2011. The daughter of Anna Blessing Anthony and Merwin J. Anthony, Shirley was born on November 9, 1927 in Schenectady and grew up in the countryside outside of Altamont. Except for college and the last two years of her life, she chose never to live more than a quarter...

Elizabeth M. Van Patten

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

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

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

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 )...