Obituaries
Gail L. Harte
Jun 9, 2025
Middle Granville- Gail L. Harte, 57, left this world on Monday, June 9, 2025 after a short and unexpected illness. Gail was born on July 12, 1967, in Troy, NY, to Samuel L. Houston and Rosemary Geerholt Houston Bradway. She was raised in beautiful Taborton, Sand Lake NY. She will be laid to rest there, next to her brother Keith...
Charles "Chuck" James Wachtel
Jun 3, 2025
Poestenkill-Charles “Chuck” James Wachtel, 67, of North Road, Averill Park, NY and Sebastian, FL passed away unexpectedly at his residence on June 3, 2025 with his wife Jami at his side.
Born in Troy, NY son of the late Peter and Shirley (Booth) Wachtel, Chuck was raised in Poestenkill and graduated from Averill Park High School class of 1975. After high...
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Warren
May 26, 2025
Malta- Elizabeth A. “Betty” Warren, 85 years young, passed away peacefully on Monday May 26, 2025 with her loving family at her side.
Beloved wife of Roger Robillard of Malta, Betty was born in Hudson New York the daughter of the late Robert E. and Margaret Snyder Berry. Betty had resided in West Sand Lake for 60 years before moving to...
Kathleen A. "Kitty" Collins-Sweet
May 23, 2025
Averill Park- Kathleen A. “Kitty” Collins-Sweet, 81, of Garner Road, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the Ellis Hospital in Schenectady after a long illness. Born in Brooklyn, Kitty was the daughter of the late Howard and Catherine Jacks Collins and the wife of Robert D. Sweet of Averill Park. Kitty grew up in East Worcester, NY, working...
Amanda M. Richards
May 7, 2025
Brunswick-Amanda M. Richards, 50, of Bott Lane passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at her residence. Born in Troy, Amanda was the daughter of Marianne Ryan Richards of Grafton and the late Donald L. Richards Jr. Amanda grew up in the Taborton area of Sand Lake and was a graduate of the Averill Park High School class of 1992....
Joanne Misslinger Ryan
Mar 24, 2025
Poestenkill - Joanne Misslinger Ryan, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, surrounded by her family. Joanne left behind a legacy of love, laughter, and memories. Her positivity was contagious. She left a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to cross her path.
Joanne was born on February 9, 1937, to Everett “Bub” and Dorothy “Dot” Misslinger in Poestenkill, New York....
Bruce A. Fleming Sr.
Mar 24, 2025
Averill Park- Bruce A. Fleming Sr., 70, of Greenman Hill Road, Town of Nassau, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, at the Albany Medical Center Hospital after a short illness on Monday, March 24, 2025. Born in Troy, Bruce was the son of the late Howard F. Fleming and Jean E. Robertson Fleming and the beloved husband...
Linda M. Bonesteel
Mar 3, 2025
Sand Lake- Linda M. Bonesteel, 60, a longtime resident of Sand Lake passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025 at the Albany Medical Center Hospital after a long illness.
Born in Brooklyn, Linda was the daughter of the late Salvator Biscotti and the late Claire O’Leary Greene. Linda’s family moved to the Sand Lake area when she was 15. Linda...
Ingrid H. Harrison
Feb 24, 2025
Ingrid H. Harrison, 90, of Lindsborg, KS passed away on February 24, 2025 at Bethany Home in Lindsborg. Ingrid was born on August 07, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Gustave and Marie (Meyer) Hultgren. On September 19, 1959 she married James A. Harrison in Poestenkill, NY.
Ingrid was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church is Salina. She was musician...
Michael W. Hampton
Feb 21, 2025
Look Rensselaer- Michael William Hampton, 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025, at St. Peter’s Hospital after a short illness.
Born and raised in the village of Hammondsport, NY, Michael was the son of the late Elmer and Geraldine Ryan Hampton and the beloved husband of Dianne Walsh-Hampton. Michael embodied an authenticity, integrity, loyalty, gift of gab, and love...
Barbara J. Mosher
Feb 8, 2025
Sand Lake-Barbara J. Mosher, 87, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 8, 2025, after a brief illness.
Born on October 16, 1937, in Yonkers, NY, she was the middle child of five, born to Benjamin Jazwinski and Genevieve (Piekarski) Jazwinski. Barbara often spent summers in upstate New York, where she met and married her...
Craig L. Daniels
Feb 7, 2025
Wynantskill- Craig L. Daniels, 82 of Simmons Road passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at the Albany Medical Center after a brief illness.
Born and raised in the Hoags Corners area of Nassau, Craig was the son of the late Charles R. Daniels and Freida Butcher Daniels. Craig was a graduate of Lebanon High School and had a 30-year career...
Diane L. Tifft
Feb 1, 2025
Averill Park- It is with sorrow we mourn the passing on February 1,2025 of Diane Laura Tifft of Glass Lake. Born in Albany on July 13, 1947, Diane was the daughter of the late Harold C. and Alice Lee Tifft. Diane was a 1965 graduate of the Averill Park High School. Diane continued her education at HVCC graduating with a...
Chester M. Ayers
Jan 23, 2025
New Smyrna Beach, FL.- Chester M. “Chet” Ayers, 76, a former longtime resident of Hoags Corners, New York passed away on Thursday January 23, 2025 at the Albany Medical Center Hospital after a short illness.
Born in Albany Chet was the son of the late Calvin C. Ayers Sr. and Augusta B. Martin Ayers and the devoted and beloved husband of...
Christine M. Shepard
Jan 18, 2025
Feura Bush- Christine M. “Darlene” Shepard, 70, of Feura Bush, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Albany Medical Center Hospital after a long illness.
Born on December 20, 1954 in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Catherine and Henry Shepard. She is survived by her brother-in-law Ronnie Bain, close companion, Gary Thomas, several nieces and...
Rev. Dr. James A. Harrison
Jan 17, 2025
Rev. Dr. James A. "Jim" Harrison, 94, of Lindsborg, KS passed away January 17th at Bethany Home in Lindsborg. Jim was born May 29, 1930 in Albany, New York to the late Russell and Mary (Gueldenapfel) Harrison. On September 19, 1959 he married Ingrid Hultgren in Poestenkill, NY.
Jim was ordained a Lutheran minister on November 20, 1955 in Poestenkill, New...
Herbert W. Dobert Jr.
Jan 16, 2025
Troy- Herbert W. Dobert Jr., 71, of Fifth Ave., passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at his residence. Born in Troy and a longtime resident of Poestenkill, Herb was the son of the late Herbert W. Dobert Sr. and Ann Fryer Dobert. Herb was a graduate of the Averill Park High School and had been a longtime employee...
John E. Bond
Jan 11, 2025
West Sand Lake- John E. “Jeb” Bond, 77, of West Sand Lake passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 surrounded by family at the Samaritan Hospital after a short illness.
Born in Syracuse, Jeb was the son of the late Edwin Britton Bond and Pearl Emma Kolb Bond Howland and the beloved husband of the late Charlotte “Charlie” Niekamp Bond. Jeb...
Gary M. Hart
Jan 10, 2025
Sand Lake- Gary M. Hart, 73, of Taborton Road passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at the Albany Medical Center Hospital after an extended illness. Born in Albany, Gary was the son of the late George Harrison Hart and Edith Williams Hart and husband of the late Melinda S. Himan Hart. Gary served in the US Navy from 1971-1979....
Mary Agnes Pelletier
Jan 5, 2025
Averill Park-Mary Agnes “Micki” Pelletier, 83, of Averill Park passed away from a long illness on January 5, 2025 at Albany Medical Center.
Born on May 3, 1941 in Troy NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank J. Brearton Sr. and Margaret Guerin Brearton. She is survived by her children, Jeffery (Nicci) Pelletier of Averill Park, and Nicole (Paul)...
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