Obituaries
Laurie (Mattice) Sulitka
Nov 2, 2023
Laurie (Mattice) Sulitka, 68, of Honey Brook died unexpectedly on November 3, 2023.
Born in Albany, NY she was the daughter of the late Richard A. and Shirley Ann Schiable Mattice and the wife of the late William Sulitka, who died in October 2016. Formerly Laurie Serfass, her ex-husband and friend was James Serfass,
Laurie’s love of animals led...
David C. Gerke
Oct 28, 2023
David Gerke 56, passed away peacefully at home on October 28th, 2023.
David was born the son of Jerome F Gerke and Judith (Butler) Gerke. David is survived by his loving wife, Grace (Satalino) Gerke, son Jonathan.Jerome Gerke, daughter Eve Victoria Gerke, his brother Jerry and sister-in-law Lisa,father-in-law Richard Satalino, Brother-in-law Tony (Koren) Satalino nieces Jenna Malone (Timothy), Vanessa (Farrel)...
Richard A. Rose
Oct 11, 2023
Richard A. Rose of Altamont NY formerly of South Hadley, MA passed away peacefully in his home with his loving family at his side on October 11th, 2023. He was 86. Born in Salem, MA, he was the son of Gertrude and Cecil Rose, and husband of Betty Hiltsley Aucompaugh.Richard was a graduate of Kimball Union Academy and furthered his...
Herman D. Guyett
Oct 8, 2023
Herman Daniel Guyett
1945 - 2023
Herman Daniel Guyett passed away on the 8th. of October 2023, at the Grand Nursing Home in Guilderland Center, New York. He was born on the 22nd. day in July 0f 1945, in Barre, Vermont. He was the son of Herman D. Guyett, Sr. and Margaret R. Turner. He was married to Bonnie A....
Cynthia J. Wadach
Sep 28, 2023
Cindy Wadach, once Guilderland's Social Butterfly, became Heaven's Social Butterfly on Thursday, September 28, 2023 following an illness.
Cindy felt very blessed to have family members who were also friends, including her sisters Nancy Brady and Peggy Stedman; her brother John Wadach (Bonnie); her sister-in-law Jodi Wadach (Don); and her cousins: Pamela Jacobson (Sid), Denice Pellecchia (Mike), Melanie Kelly (John), Marilyn...
Harold B. Grippin
Sep 21, 2023
Harold B. Grippin, (93), long-time resident of East Berne passed away at home on September 21, 2023.
Born in Binghamton, NY on February 18, 1930. He was the son of the late Ralph and Harriet (Bogart) Grippin. Beloved husband of Dorothy (Schell) Grippin, whom he married May 27, 1955, sharing 68 years of marriage.
Harold graduated from C. A. Bouton High School...
Kaitlin I. Goldberg
Sep 3, 2023
On September 3, 2023, our beloved Kaitlin passed away suddenly.
Kaitlin was born on February 21, 2000. She is survived by her parents Jonathon and Christine (Hannon) and her younger brother Jonathon Jr. and sister Charlotte. Kaitlin's love for fine arts began when she was young and her success in fine arts led her to graduate from LaGuardia High School...
Laura "Lori" Lynne Pincher
Sep 1, 2023
On September 1, 2023 our beloved mother died surrounded by family in Knox due to complications from Scleroderma and other conditions.
She was born February 6, 1959 to the late Robert & Suzanne (Baldwin) Rauch at Albany Medical Center. Oldest of 4 siblings, she graduated Shaker High School in 1977 and Cobleskill College in 1982 with degrees in Agriculture &...
Jean H. Krull
Aug 24, 2023
Jean Hungerford Krull died August 24, 2023 at home surrounded by loving family. She celebrated her 100th birthday in May, a WWII Navy veteran, consummate homemaker and a lover of music, books, gardening and baseball.
The daughter of Isaac and Alma Stevens Hungerford, Jean was born in Troy May 27, 1923, the first of 4 girls. Jean graduated from Altamont...
Micheline M. Houck
Jul 30, 2023
Micheline Houck
Micheline (Mimi) Mary Houck was born on May 8, 1934 in Montagne France living a full 89 years untilshe passed peacefully at home on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Mimi’s life began with the endurance of WWIIin occupied France, the loss of her Father, and the overseas relocation to the United States at the age11.At the age of 14,...
George H. Waldenmaier
Jul 27, 2023
George Harris Waldenmaier – East Berne
Passed away at home under Hospice Care, on July 27, 2023, after battling lung cancer.
Born August 19th, 1941. George was the firstborn son of Charles and Virginia Waldenmaier.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Becky, his sons Karl and Mark (Michelle). Cherished Grandchildren Alexander and Cassandra.
Brother...
John F. Mele MD
Jul 18, 2023
Dr. John F. Mele
Altamont - Dr. John F. Mele, 93 passed away on July 18, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. John was predeceased by his wife, Carol L. Mele.
John is survived by his children, daughter, Suzannah J. Mele; son, John A. (AnnaRita) Mele; son, George J. Mele; Grandchildren, Maria Christina (Andre) Assmann; Jessica (Robert) Dittmer; Kyle Roche; Gianluca A....
Marie Teal
Jul 16, 2023
Marie Teal
Guilderland - Marie Teal, 95 passed away peacefully on July 16th, 2023. Marie was the wife of the late Clarence M. Teal with whom she shared over 50 years of marriage.
Marie is survived by her children David (Linda) Teal, Mary (late Frank) Arline, Michael (Pat) Teal, Daniel (Colleen) Teal, Donna (Martin) Merrill, Andrew (Tammy) Teal and...
Ronald Lee Sands
Jul 12, 2023
Ronald Lee Sands, who as a youth growing up in Altamont had a passion for adventure and making model planes, graduated from the Air Force Academy and went on to help design the F-4 Phantom, the primary fighter jet used in the Vietnam War.
He died on July 12, 2023. He was 82. A celebration of his life will be...
Terry Schinnerer
Jul 5, 2023
Schinnerer, Terry - Berne
Terry (VanDyke) Schinnerer born November 6, 1957, passed away suddenly on July 5th, 2023, at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany with her husband of 46 years Barry at her side. Terry and Barry were an inspirational married couple, both sharing equally in their roles within their marriage partnership as well as in the love and commitment they...
Anne Marie Wilson
Jul 2, 2023
Anne Marie Wilson of Guilderland passed away Sunday July 2nd, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Daughter of the late Kenneth and Margery (Soraghan) DuBois. Beloved wife of 25 years to David Wilson.
Anne was a retiree of the NYS Parole division where she enjoyed a long career. Anne will be remembered for her huge heart and generous...
Wayne D. Donato
Jul 2, 2023
Donato, Wayne D.
Wayne Dominick Donato of Altamont passed away with his loving family by his side Sunday July 2nd, 2023, following a long illness. Born September 16th, 1965, he was the son of the late Louis Sr. and Mary (Eck) Donato. Beloved husband of Amy Donato.
Wayne was a graduate of Voorheesville High School, and a retiree of the...
Robert J. Giebitz
Jul 1, 2023
“Bob Giebitz passionately loved the Helderbergs,” his family wrote in a tribute. “Even though he was born in New Jersey and lived many years in New Mexico, Alabama, Tennessee, and Illinois, his heart was always back home in these beloved mountains.
“He spent many happy years here and chose to come home when he realized his work in this life...
Jean M. DiNovo
Jun 24, 2023
Jean M. DiNovo of Altamont passed away peacefully in Albany Saturday June 24, 2023. Daughter of the late Albert and Sarah (McAuley) Morier. Beloved wife of late Richard DiNovo.
Jean is survived by her children Sandra Ostrander and Richard DiNovo, two grandchildren and four siblings. Predeceased by her two sisters.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday June 29th...
Chester J. Rukat
Jun 22, 2023
Chester J. Rukat of Knox passed away peacefully at the age of 94 at Ellis Hospital Thursday June 22, 2023. He was the son of the late Adam and Katrazyna (Sobol) Rukat. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice (Saddlemire) Rukat whom he shared 54 years of marriage with.
Chet and Bea enjoyed camping, traveling and square dancing together over their...
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