Obituaries
Beulah E. St. Gelais
Apr 27, 2011
Beulah "Bea" St.Gelais, 75, died on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Springside Nursing Home in Pittsfield, Massachusetts after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Born in Hadley, New York on October 11, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Ernest L. and Daisy (Ellis) Sanders. Bea was a long time resident of Halfmoon, New York. Besides her parents, Bea was...
Matthew Walter Pruskowski
Apr 25, 2011
Guilderland - Matthew Walter Pruskowski, died on April 25, 2011, four days before his 87th birthday. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Charles and Helen Pruskowski. At the core of all remembrances, his strong will and determination were expressed until his death. He survived living on the farm alone by the devotion of his only son...
Arthur J. Armstrong
Apr 24, 2011
Altamont - Arthur James Armstrong, 88, died on Sunday April 24, 2011 unexpectedly at home. He was a lifelong resident of Altamont, born on September 3, 1922 in the family farm house on Dunnsville Rd. He was a retired self employed paper hanger. His life interests were roller skating at the Rollarama and golfing at Whispering Pines Golf course with...
Leroy A. Mower
Apr 22, 2011
Windham,NY Leroy A.(Roy) Mower Jr.,66 died on April 22,2011 at the Veterans Hospital in Albany, NY.He was born on Dec. 13,1944 the son of Leroy and Lottie Mae Mower in Gilboa, NY. He was predeceased by his son Jamie Lee Mower in 1978. He is survived by his wife Janet, his children Laura Winegard,Roy Scott Mower and Rebecca Mower. He...
Clara B. Auerswald
Apr 21, 2011
Altamont- Clara B. Auerswald, 94, died on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at The Avenue Nursing Home. She was born on July 7, 1916 in Schenectady, daughter of the late Vincent and Anna Dziadul. She worked at the Cobb School in Altamont as a cook and a housekeeper. She was a communicant at St. Lucy's Church and a member of the...
Patricia L. Turin
Apr 9, 2011
Patricia Luttrell Turin known lovingly to all as Amber, died on April 9, 2011 from complications related to fighting cancer. Her legacy lay in the nurturing of others. She provided this care for family, friends and those she touched through her positions as Teacher, Teacher's Aid, and Facilitator for the growth and development of many in the handicapped community. She...
Anton J. Drahos
Apr 6, 2011
Guilderland - Anton J. "Tony" Drahos, 95, died on Wednesday April 6, 2011 at Ellis Hospital. He born on July 29, 1915 in Willow River, MN, he was the son of the late Anton and Anna Drahos. He moved to Guilderland when he was 4 years old. He worked on the family dairy farm until his retirement. He also worked...
Mildred K. Spadaro
Apr 5, 2011
Mildred Katherine Spadaro, 91, died on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home. She was born in Schenectady on August 31, 1919. Growing up, Mildred played the piano, while her brothers played their musical instruments. She graduated from Draper High School and Mildred Elley business school. During the WWII was employed at General Electric. Mildred is...
Marcia Beth Levesque
Mar 27, 2011
Altamont - Marcia B. Levesque, 61, died on Sunday March 27, 2011 at St Peter's Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on June 1, 1949 in Laconia, NH, daughter of the late Keith and Jeanette Twitchell. She devoted her life to caring for others. Marcia was the loving wife of Donald G. Levesque for 41 years; devoted mother...
Thelma Skinner
Mar 27, 2011
Rotterdam- Thelma "Peg" Skinner, 92, died on Sunday March 27, 2011 at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on June 3, 1918 in Schenectady, NY, daughter of the late Harold and Bessie Rivenburgh. She was a lifelong homemaker and longtime member of the Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall in Duanesburg. She enjoyed arts, crafts and was an avid...
Cathy Parker Davis
Mar 21, 2011
Windham,NY Cathy Parker Davis,54 of Windham died suddenly on March 21,2011 at Albany Medical Center. She was born on Oct. 27,1956 the daughter of James and Joan Steffens in Huntington, NY. She is survived by her husband Edward G. Davis,her children Jason,Tammy and Justin Parker,her parents James Sr. and Joan Steffens ,her mother and father in law Sharyn and Glynn...
Robert Greiner
Mar 20, 2011
Windham,NY Robert Greiner,71 of Windham,NY died suddenly at his residence on March 20,2011. He was born and raised in Catskill, NY. He was predeceased by his beloved brother Arthur Greiner. He is survived by his children Deborah (Richard )Bastien of Greenville, NY, Michael and Steven (Deidra) Greiner of Florida. He is also survived by his grandchildren Jessica Fleurent and Victoria...
Luella Olive Sutton
Mar 15, 2011
Ashland -Luella Olive Sutton, 95, died Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. Born on June 1, 1915 in Ashland, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charley and Bertha Tompkins. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 69 years Walter Sutton as well as a brother Paul and a sister Mildred. Luella is survived...
Edward Bohl
Mar 9, 2011
Guilderland - Edward C. Bohl passed away March 9, 2011 after a brief illness. He was 83. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, June Schell Bohl, a brother Charles A. Bohl and 2 daughters, Diane L. Bohl of Carmel, California and Theresa J. Bohl of Saratoga Springs, New York. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and...
Myron L. Salsburg
Mar 7, 2011
East Berne - Myron L. Salsburg, 78, died on Monday, March 7, 2011 unexpectedly at home. Born on January 8, 1933 in Gallupville, NY, he was the son of the late Howard and Louise Salsburg. Myron is survived by his wife of 60 years Leila Crawford Salsburg; three daughters Deborah (Tom) Stevens, Margie (Stephen) Kawczak and Cindy (Peter) Kawczak; four...
Shirley Mae Benfield
Feb 23, 2011
Stamford,NY-Shirley Mae Brandt Benfield,74 formerly of the Windham mountaintop died on Feb.23,2011 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home, Stamford, NY. She was born on Sept. 24,1936 the daughter of Erwin and Lena Mae Brandt in Jewett, NY. She is survived by her loving daughter and son in law Laura and Kevin Chase,her three grandchildren Elizabeth,Zachary and Sarah Chase. She is also...
Patrick Marsh
Feb 22, 2011
Patrick L. Marsh, 54, son of Michael Marsh and Martha Delmar-Marsh passed away in his home on February 22, in Prattsville, NY. He is predeacsed by his wife Dorothy. He is survived by his daughter Jody Marsh-Craft , son Corey A. Marsh, brothers Michael and Tony, sister Roxanne, three granchildren, nephews and great grand nephews and nieces. Pat worked throughout...
Olav Reme
Feb 20, 2011
Hudson,NY Olav Reme, 84, of the Fireman's Home, Hudson NY formerly of Hunter, NY died on Feb.20,2011. He was born on Oct. 11,1926 in Spangereib, Norway the son of Thorbjorn and Marie Reme. He was predeceased by his wife Beatrice on Jan.11,2010. He is survived by his son and daughter in law Olav G. and Mary Reme. He is also...
Pauline Baldauf
Feb 20, 2011
Guilderland- Pat Baldauf, died on Sunday, February 20, 2011 at St Peter's Hospice Inn after a short illness surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 8th in New York, NY, daughter of the late Minna "Gram" Morgan. She taught in the Guilderland Central School District for over 30 years. She was also an adjunct professor at St....