Obituaries
Sophia S. Wowk
Nov 2, 2010
Sophia S. Wowk, daughter of the late Kateryna and Henry Wowk, born in Ukraine on February 21, 1927 passed to eternity on November 2, 2010 in Windham, New York. Sonia was a member of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Jewett, New York and a long time resident of Windham--formerly employed as child care coordinator for Ski Windham....
Garrick A. Spawn
Oct 30, 2010
Rick A. Spawn 45, of Schenectady died unexpectedly on Oct. 30,2010 at Albany Medical Center as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born on Dec. 11,1964 the son of Richard and Ardelle (nee Gordon) Spawn. He was predeceased by his father Richard on Nov. 1,2009. He is survived by his wife, Robin who he married on May 15,2010....
Francis I. Benjamin
Oct 16, 2010
East Jewett, NY- Francis "Skip" Benjamin , 68 of East Jewett died on October 16,2010 at Albany Medical Center. He was born on January 29, 1942 the son of Irving and Frances (nee O'Brien) Benjamin in Catskill, NY. He is survived by his wife Audrey of 39 years who he married on June 19, 1971. He is also survived by...
Timothy Michael Godfrey
Oct 11, 2010
Timothy Michael Godfrey, son, brother, and friend to many, died unexpectedly Monday morning, October 11th, 2010. He was 29. Born in Altamont on April 29, 1981, Tim has left behind a loving family. Those mourning his loss include his mother, Kristen Jones and her husband, Sam Crosby, his father, Daniel Godfrey and his wife, Judith McLaughlin, Grandmothers, Margaret Jones and...
John Joseph Weiss
Oct 5, 2010
John Joseph Weiss In loving memory of John Joseph "Jack" Weiss, who passed away on October 5th, is survived by his devoted wife; Sandra Teresa Weiss, his four children; Sandra Leigh, John Arthur, Donna Marie, Michael Joseph and their families, as well as his cousin Robert Lewis, and his family. His military service to his country shall be a shining...
Robert F. Dodge
Oct 4, 2010
Robert F. Dodge 83 of Ashland, NY died on Oct. 4,2010 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 11,1927 the son of George and Lillian(nee Peckham) Dodge in Ashland, NY. He is survived by his wife Barbara (nee Drum),his children Donald Dodge,Barbara Dodge and Patti Hornbeck,his grandchildren Christopher Piscitello,Michelle Dodge and Danielle Dodge greatgranddaughter Isabella Dodge and his...
Peter K. Nardolillo
Sep 28, 2010
Berne - Peter K. Nardolillo, 66, died on Tuesday, September 28, 2010. He was born on December 17, 1943 in Albany, son of the late Dominic and Marry Brown Nardolillo. He served in the US Navy on the USS Constellation. He was an Albany Police Officer for 23 years. Peter is survived by his wife Marilyn; a brother Jim; four...
Joseph J. Charon
Sep 28, 2010
Guilderland - Joseph "Jeff" Charon, 60, died on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 after a long illness. He was born on December 15, 1949 in Schenectady, son of the late LLyod and Mary Charon. He worked for over 30 years at VF Connors as a sheet metal fabricator in Local 83. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Carol...
Diane M. Reynolds
Sep 25, 2010
Diane Reynolds of Johnstown and Windham, New York departed peacefully on September 25th after a long illness. She was born on February 28th 1929 in Flushing, New York the daughter of Robert and Helen (Banitch) Schappert. Her early years were spent in Lake Oscawana where her parents owned and operated a hotel. She attended Maryland College for Women in Baltimore....
Amy L. Simmons
Sep 17, 2010
Westkill, NY Amy L. Simmons 26, of Westkill NY died on Sept. 17,2010 at St. Peters Hospital, Albany, NY. She was born on Jan.18, 1984 the daughter of Kevin and Debra Simmons in Stamford, NY. She is survived by her loving boyfriend Dan Dymond, her parents ,her sisters ,Christine Kohler and Ashley Simmons and her brothers Kevin Jr., Edmund and...
Ann L. Ecker
Sep 14, 2010
Ann Lynn Lauterbach Ecker passed away on September 14, 2010 after a long and courageous battle with leukemia and related complications. Born in Binghamton on March 30, 1955 and raised in Windsor and Heuvelton NY, she was the daughter of Esther Lane of Albany and the late Rev. John Richard Lauterbach. She was a skilled baker by profession who enjoyed...
Irene Zimmerman
Sep 12, 2010
Irene Zimmerman, age 76, passed away suddenly Sunday September 12, 2010 at Ellis Hospital. A native of Altamont, Irene was the daughter of Wallace and Ethel VanAuken. Mom enjoyed flower gardening, knitting, crafting, baking, reading, and retail therapy. She lived her life for home and family. Irene is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, William W. Zimmerman, Daughter...
Richard H. Rue
Sep 6, 2010
Knox- Richard H. Rue, 51, died suddenly after accident while at camp on Monday, September 6, 2010. He was born on October 11, 1958 in Schenectady, son of Shirley Pendergast and the late Jack Rue. He was a lifelong Hilltown resident, a 1976 graduate of Berne Knox Westerlo High School. He was employed by the Albany County Department of Public...
Edward D. Johnson
Sep 4, 2010
Rexford - Edward D. Johnson, 87, on died Saturday, September 4, 2010 at River Ridge Living Center. He was born on March 17, 1923 in New York City, son of the late Gustave and Esther Johnson. He served in the Marines during World War II. He worked for Western Electric, where he was very active in the union; serving as...
Ruth M. Lorette
Sep 3, 2010
Knox- Ruth M. Lorette, 85, died on Friday, September 3, 2010 at Guilderland Center Nursing Home. Born on March 23, 1925 in Sangate, VT, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Margaret Wheeler. She was a member of Ladies Auxiliary of the Altamont VFW and the American Legion. Ruth is survived by her five children, Carolyn (Eugene Sr.)...
Eva Elizabeth Kenny
Aug 19, 2010
Prattsville - Eva Elizabeth Kenny, 67, died on August 19, 2010 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on June 2, 1943 in Augsburg, Germany to the late Johan and Maria Weber. At the age of 19 she immigrated to the United States. She worked as the assistant to the Treasurer at the Cross County Bank in Middle...
Rodger A. Gill
Aug 9, 2010
Rodger A. Gill,55 of Guilderland,NY died on Aug.9,2010 after a long illness. He was born on July 17,1955 the son of Charles and Dawn Gill in Schenectady,NY. He was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his brothers Charles H. Jr. and Mitchell (Gay) Gill and his sister Dawn A. Berschwinger. He is also survived by several nieces and...
David N. Mademann
Aug 4, 2010
David Nelson Mademann D.C. Dr. David N. Mademann D.C. passed away on Tuesday at his home in Windham, NY. He is survived by his parents, Paul and Mary Mademann, of Bluffton, South Carolina, his brother Paul J. Mademann of Catskill, NY and his sister Kathryn Mademann Vaughan of Dorset, VT. The cause of death is believed to be heart related....
Anne M. Townsend
Aug 2, 2010
Berne - Anne M. Townsend, 94, died on Monday, August 2, 2010 at St Peter's Hospice Inn. She was born on April 2, 1916 in North Adams, MA, to the late Robert and Virginia Williams. She moved to Berne in 1940 where she resided for the rest of her life. She worked as a cook at the Cate Marcey Nursing...
Fred Fredrickson
Jul 30, 2010
Delmar, NY- Fred Fredrickson 67, of Delmar died on July 30, 2010 at Albany Medical Center. He was born on Jan. 25, 1943 the son of Fred and Annabelle Fredrickson in McKeesport, PA. He is survived by his loving daughters Jennifer and son in law Frank Anetzberger and Heather and son in law Steven Kanoza. He is also survived by...