Obituaries
Lora Ann Ricketts
Aug 11, 2022
Lora Ann Ricketts
East Berne – Lora Ann Ricketts passed away August 11, 2022. A longtime resident of East Berne, Lora was the daughter of the late Martha Longacker and wife of the late Raymond Ricketts.
Lora was the mother of Kathleen (Gary) Carnevale; grandmother of Brandon (Jennifer) Clark, Kassi Martin, Miles (Melissa) Pangburn, Danielle Ricketts, Kyra Swan....
Thomas E. Orsini
Aug 9, 2022
Thomas E. Orsini – Altamont
Thomas E. Orsini, 64, of Altamont, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Albany Medical Center on August 9th. Tom was born at St. Clare's Hospital in Schenectady NY on September 3rd, 1957, he was the son of Doris A. (Page) Pulliam and the late Ernest P. Orsini. He graduated from Guilderland...
Harold "Hal" J. Hughes Jr.
Jun 30, 2022
Harold J. Hughes, Jr., “Hal”, 92, of Altamont, passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center on June 30, 2022.
Beloved by his family, he is survived by his wife of 69 years, formerly Mary Rickard; his son Charles (Kelley) of Voorheesville, daughter Meg (Mike) of Altamont, and daughter Jurian (David) of the Berkshires; as well as four grandchildren: Nellie, Conor,...
Wayne A. Stalker
Jun 27, 2022
Waterford – Wayne A. Stalker, 68 passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center on June 27, 2022 after a long illness.
Wayne had a dry, sarcastic sense of humor that was appreciated by many and he enjoyed making people laugh. He liked to cook, especially a nice rack of ribs, his regular lunches with Andy and Paul and rooting for...
William T. Gray
Jun 9, 2022
Gray, William T. – Hudson
William Gray, 82, passed peacefully into eternal life on Thursday, June 9, 2022. Born in Albany Bill faced a lifetime of adversity with a smile and an uncommon cheerful attitude. He was predeceased by his parents John and Mary Gray, and his brother Jack.
An hour of visitation will be held Friday June 17 in...
Lucille B. Kellie "Susie"
May 18, 2022
Lucille B. (Shafer) Kellie, “Susie”, 79, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on May 18, 2022.
Susie was the daughter of Raymond Shafer, Sr., and Elsie (Bradt) Shafer. She was the cherished wife of Robert Kellie, loving mother of Lisa and beloved grandmother of Drew and Katie. Her grandchildren were her world. They spent many hours at...
Catherine (Katie) Parsons
May 16, 2022
Catherine (Katie) Parsons passed away on Monday, May 16th at Columbia Memorial Hospital. Katie suffered from the chronic disease of Diabetes which finally took her life.Catherine was predeceased by her parents Claire and Joseph F. Parsons and brothers William and Joseph F. Parsons Jr., Katie held her sisters in law Loretta and Sandy close at heart. Katie will continue to...
Janet L. Farrand
May 15, 2022
Janet L. Farrand
Altamont – Janet L. Farrand passed away peacefully, at home, on May 15, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Janet was the daughter of the late Elwood T. and Mary K. McGann and was the wife of the late John M. Farrand.
Janet was the loving mother of Patricia Meo, Robert Farrand and Michael Farrand: grandmother of...
Aaron J.C. Schuhle
May 13, 2022
Aaron J. C. Schuhle, 49, of Altamont, NY passed away suddenly from a heart attack on May 13, 2022 at his home.There will be services held in Altamont on Thursday, May 19 from 4-6 at Fredendall Funeral Home and in Cortland, NY on Friday, May 20 from 4-6 at Wright-Beard Funeral Home.Aaron was born in Cortland, NY on February 27,...
Helen M. Rafferty
May 11, 2022
Guilderland - Helen Margaret Rapp Rafferty, 95, passed away May 11, 2022 with her family by her side. Helen was born to Wilhelm and Anna Rapp, Austrian immigrants, on October 13, 1926 in South Berne, New York. She married Raymond Rafferty in 1950. They were married for 65 years until Raymond's death in 2015.Helen is survived by her four children,...
Harold Miller and Edward Davidson
May 4, 2022
Harold (Hal) H. Miller Harold (Hal) H. Miller was born at home in East Berne NY on Dec. 31, 1939, and died on May 4, 2022, in Oaxaca MX. He was the son of the late Hubert and Frances Miller and husband of the late Edward Davidson who died on Nov. 10, 2021. Survivors include his "son" Gregorio Eleuterio...
Kathleen A. Zimmer
Apr 30, 2022
Kathleen A. Zimmer of Duanesburg passed away in Albany on April 30th, 2022, with her loving family at her side. Services for Mrs. Zimmer were held privately. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery,Berne.
Carol L. Mele
Apr 21, 2022
Carol L. Mele, 81 years old, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 21, 2022. Carol will be missed immensely, along with her sense of humor and her snarky remarks.Carol was the daughter of Leonard M. And Thelma R. Cunningham. Cherished wife of John F. Mele M.D.Carol was born July 17, 1940 in Stratford, NJ. Carol graduated...
Doris E. Smith
Apr 12, 2022
Doris E. (Brown) Smith, 93, died peacefully at her home on April 12, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Edna Brown. Beloved wife of the late Stephen Smith.
Doris was born March 10, 1929, in South Glens Falls NY. Doris graduated from Warrensburg Central School in 1945. Following graduation, Doris attended nursing school and completed a degree in practical nursing. Stephen and Doris were married in 1948 and built their family...
Yvonne S. Lustenhouwer
Apr 7, 2022
Yvonne S. Lustenhouwer, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on April 7, 2022. Yvonne was loved by all who knew her, and she will be greatly missed.Yvonne is survived by brothers Paul and Dick (Donna), and sister Nancy (Bob), daughters, Michelle (David), Sheila, Traci and Rebecca, grandchildren DelaneyAnn, Julianna, Emily, Dominick, Matthew, Brogan and...
Barbara J. Vincent
Mar 25, 2022
Vincent, Barbara J. – Saratoga Springs
Barbara J. Vincent of Saratoga Springs passed away March 25th with her loving family and trusted aide at her side. Daughter of the late Stanley and Leona Stangle (Grow). Beloved wife of Pastor James E. Vincent.
Barbara will be remembered by her family and friends for her devotion to her faith. Committed...
Charlotte J. Goddard
Mar 20, 2022
Charlotte J. Goddard passed away March 20th in Altamont.
Services were private.
Laura McCrossen Casher
Mar 10, 2022
Casher, Laura McCrossen GUILDERLAND
Laura McCrossen Casher passed away peacefully surrounded with the love of her family on March 10, 2022.
Gerald "Gerry" Thomas Nopper Sr.
Mar 9, 2022
Nopper, Gerald "Gerry" T. Sr.- Altamont
Gerald “Gerry” Thomas Nopper Sr passed away peacefully March 9th at his home in St. Peterburg, Florida. Born in Albany on September 25th, 1940, he was a son of Harry and Alice Nopper.
Gerry was a United States Navy veteran and a proud Firefighter for the city of Albany for 25 years and was a...
James E. Duncan, Sr.
Mar 8, 2022
James E. Duncan Sr.Voorheesville ' James 'Jim' E. Duncan Sr., 72 of Voorheesville, NY passed away on March 8th, 2022, peacefully in his home surrounded by family.Jim was born to the late Grover and May Moak Duncan on April 13th, 1949.His childhood days were spent on Med-O-Dale Farms in Altamont, NY.Jim was a graduate of Clayton A. Bouton High School....
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