Obituaries
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...
Dominick Yanity
May 12, 2011
Prattsville, NY Dominick Yanity,88 died May12,2011 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home. He was born on May 21,1922 the son of Frank and Angela (nee Roberta) Yanity in Pennsylvania. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Lillian. He was predeceased by his daughter Diana Nunez in 2009. He is also survived by his granddaughters Denise and Alexis and...
Ida Mae Adams
May 7, 2011
Berne - Ida Mae Adams, 81, died on Saturday May 7, 2011 at St Peter's Hospital. Born on June 30, 1929 in Berne, she was the daughter of the late Seth and Rose Adams. She was a Bus Driver for the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District. She also ran the family farm on Irish Hill for over 60 years. She greatly...
Barbara J. Prevosti
May 3, 2011
Stamford, NY Barbara Prevosti,56 of Stamford, NY formerly of Windham, NY died at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Aug. 15,1954 the daughter of Archie and Margaret (nee MIdgley) Nelson in Staten Island, NY. She is survived by her husband Robert G. Prevosti,her son David , daughters Heather and Jessica, grandchildren Georgianna and Noah Prevosti....
Mary Geier Smith
Apr 27, 2011
East Berne - Mary Geier Smith passed away, surrounded by her devoted family, on April 27, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness. Mary was born in Albany on May 16, 1928. She was the daughter of the late Edgar and Julia Mahoney Geier. Mary was a communicant of St. Lucy/St.Bernadette's Catholic Church. Mary lived in Albany until...
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...


