Obituaries
Elizabeth Griessler
May 25, 2010
East Berne - Elizabeth Griessler, 102, died on Tuesday May 25 2010 at Albany Medical Center. A beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and friend of all who met her, Elizabeth, or Betty as her friends called her, will be remembered for so many wonderful things, including her chicken soup, Hungarian noodles, cakes, pastries, and many other tasty recipes. Although...
Marion A. Betlejeski
May 25, 2010
Guilderland Center - Marion A. Betlejeski, 86, died on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at St Peter's Hospital. She was born on September 3, 1923 in Schenectady, daughter of the late Stanley and Celia Giniecki. She received a Bachelors Degree from the College of St. Rose and then received her Masters Degree in teaching from Albany State University. She employed as...
Richard C. Habermann
May 22, 2010
May 24, 2010 Richard C. Habermann "Uncle Richie" 64, of Windham NY died on Sat. May 22,2010 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, NY. He was born on May 11,1946 the son of Raymond and Pauline Habermann in Jersey City, NJ. He is survived by his son Casey and daughter in law (Ashley),his sister Barbara Miller as well as many...
Margaret Stevens
May 18, 2010
Knox- Margaret "Si" Stevens, 83, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Born on August 28, 1926, Si lived and worked her whole life in Knox, until she moved to the nursing home in 2003. After attending Berne-Knox School, Si took over her father's service station. Anyone who new Si knew her work...
David Smith
May 2, 2010
Berne- P. David "Dave" Smith, 59, died peacefully at home on Sunday, May 2, 2010 after a long illness. He was born on September 18, 1950 in North Hornell, NY, son of the late Paul and Beatrice Smith. He was a 1968 graduate of Canisteo Central School. In 1972, he graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Civil Engineering...
Ruth Tompkins
May 2, 2010
Ruth Tompkins , 69 of Ashland, NY died on May 2,2010 at St. Peter's Hospice ,Albany, NY surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born on Sept. 10,1940 the daughter of Clarence and Ellen Tompkins in Grand Gorge, NY. She was predeceased by her first husband Thomas Roe, her brother Walter Raeder and her niece Heather Raeder. She is survived...
Gertrude M. Fisher
Apr 27, 2010
Obituary for: Gertrude M. Fisher Athens- Gertrude M. Fisher, 89 of Athens NY died at her residence on April 27,2010. She was born in Jewett, NY the daughter of William and Mildred(Johnson) Fisher on Dec. 9,1920. She was an xray technician working in the dental industry. She was predeceased by her brothers Leon and Shirley Fisher and her sisters Elsie...
Everett George Hallenbeck
Apr 27, 2010
East Berne - Everett George Hallenbeck, 23, died on Tuesday April 27, 2010 in Dighton, Massachusetts. Everett is survived by his fiance Danielle Restagno; his mother Georgia Hallenbeck; his father Everett Hallenbeck; siblings Benjamin, Elizabeth, Sara, and Zachary Hallenbeck as well as his beloved cousin Geoff Richardson. A graveside service will be held at 11AM on Thursday, May 6, 2010...
Douglas J. Brewer
Apr 23, 2010
Windham - Douglas J. Brewer, 62, died on Friday, April 23, 2010 after a brief illness. He was born on January 26, 1948 in Ilian, New York to Marge and the late John Brewer. He was a 1966 graduate of Ilian High School, where he earned four varsity letters, one in football, wrestling, hockey and track. He was a 1968...
John H. Haley
Apr 21, 2010
Westerlo - John "Jack" Haley, 71, died on Wednesday April 21, 2010. Jack is survived by his wife of 51 years Carolyn J. Haley; 3 Children, Robert (Laura) Haley, Sandra (William) Willsey, and Rodney (Nikki) Haley; 6 grandchildren, Ben, Zack, Greg, and Jessie Haley, Denise and Cassandra Willsey; 2 sisters Thelma Heldenbrandt and Joyce "Jo" Homeyer. He is also survived...
Marie Flagler
Apr 20, 2010
East Berne - Marie H. Flagler, 85, died on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. She was born on November 5, 1924 in Berne, daughter of the late Ethan and Emma Miller. She was a graduate of the Berne Knox Central High School. On June 7, 1946, she entered into marriage with Walter Flagler, a marriage that lasted for 49 years. She...
Elaine F. Krouse
Apr 17, 2010
Altamont - Elaine F. Krouse, 80, died on Saturday, April 17, 2010 after a long illness. Born on January 19, 1930 in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth DellaVolpe. She grew up in Ozone Park, Queens. On May 25, 1952, Elaine married her late husband Ernest N. Krouse. In 1955, they moved to...
Rosemary Smith
Apr 12, 2010
Altamont- Rosemary Smith, 56, beloved wife of William R. Smith Jr., passed away on April 12, 2010 at St. Peters Hospital in Albany. She was a longtime resident of Altamont and an employee of the NYS Retirement System for 34 years until she retired in 2009. Rosemary enjoyed fine cooking, jazz music, and spending time with her family. She was...
Rachel Maria Rodino
Apr 7, 2010
Slingerlands - Rachel Maria Rodino, 8, died on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at the St. Peter's Hospice Inn after a long illness. She was born on March 21, 2002. She is survived by her loving family; her parents Rick and Lori Rodino; siblings Anthony, Gianna, Giulia and Ricky; her grandfather Richard C. Bernard; her grandmother Ann Rodino. Rachel is also...
Waunetta Van Voris
Apr 4, 2010
Gallupville - Waunetta Van Voris, 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 4, 2010, Easter Sunday. In 1985, she retired from GE after 42 years as a Key Punch Operator. She enjoyed bowling, canasta, knitting and crocheting. She was an active member of the Gallupville Methodist Church, where she was part of the Ladies Aid...
Frieda Saddlemire
Mar 30, 2010
Knox - Frieda Saddlemire, 94, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Born in 1915 to Andrew and Julia Schultz in Brooklyn, NY and raised in the Gallupville area. Frieda graduated from Oneonta State Teachers College where she earned a B.S. in education. She went on to receive masters degrees in Reading from...
Kathryn P. Sisson
Mar 29, 2010
Berne- Kathryn Palmatier Sisson, 87, died suddenly on Monday, March 29, 2010 in Altamonte Springs, FL. She was born on September 28, 1922 in Middleburg, daughter of the late Lewis and Lillian Palmatier. She was the owner and operator of Kate and Lil's Supperette on Main Street in Westerlo. She was a homemaker for over 65 years, during which she...
Charles B. Witherwax
Mar 18, 2010
Charles B. Witherwax "Woody", 90, died Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Kitty Hawk, NC. Born on April 18, 1919 in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late Edmund and Marguerite Witherwax. He graduated from Draper High School in Rotterdam, NY. He served in the Army during WWII. He received a bachelor's degree from Westchester University, a master degree...
Alberta B. Wright
Mar 13, 2010
Berne - Alberta B. Wright, 97, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Clyde Ball and Alta Sholtes Ball on January 6, 1913. In June 1929 at the age of 16 Alberta graduated from Schoharie High School. She graduated from New York State Teachers College in 1933. In 1934...
Pius W. Gakure
Mar 12, 2010
Berne- Pius Wairegi Gakure, 22, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 12, 2010 in Albany, New York. Pius attended Lukenya High School, Nairobi, Kenya through December 2004. He later moved to the US with his parents and enrolled at Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School where he graduated in 2006. He later enrolled with Buffalo State University of New York to pursue a Bachelors...


