Obituaries

James A. Saunders

James A. Saunders

Nov 13, 2021

Berlin- James A. Saunders, 65, of Old State Rte. 22 passed away on Saturday morning November 13, 2021 at his home with his wife Carol and his niece Laura at his side. Born in Troy, Jim was the son of the late Murry R. “Zip” and Edna Weaver Saunders and the husband of 42 years to Carol Walters Saunders. Jim...

Alfred A. “Al” McCarthy Jr

Alfred A. “Al” McCarthy Jr

Nov 10, 2021

Averill Park- Alfred A. “Al” McCarthy Jr., 93 of Eastern Union Turnpike passed at his residence on Wednesday November 10, 2021 with his wife and daughter at his side. Born in Milford, CT. Al was the son of the late Alfred A. and Catherine Larkin McCarthy and the beloved husband of Judith Powell McCarthy.  Al was raised and educated in...

Mary E. Carlson

Mary E. Carlson

Nov 8, 2021

Wildwood, Florida – Mary E. Carlson, 78, of Wildwood and a longtime resident of West Sand Lake, NY, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2021 following a long illness.Mary was born on October 31, 1943 in Gloversville and was the daughter of the late Howard and Beverly Manzer Flint and wife of the late Robert E. Carlson for 54 years....

Ernest J. “Hanzie” Maier Jr.

Ernest J. “Hanzie” Maier Jr.

Nov 6, 2021

Marana, AZ- Ernest J. “Hanzie” Maier Jr., 63, of West Oatman Road, died suddenly at his residence on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Born in Troy, Hanzie was the son of the late Ernest and Margaret Kelly Maier Sr. and husband of the late Judy M. Spallane Maier. Hanzie was raised in the area of Burden Lake and spent most of...

Robert J. Peake

Robert J. Peake

Oct 28, 2021

Averill Park-Robert “Bob” Joseph Peake, 63, of Averill Park, NY, peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at home surrounded by family.   Bob Peake is survived by his wife Cathy (Parete) Peake and his son Martin Peake.  He is also survived by his brother Terrance (David Ray) Peake, many brother and sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews.Bob Peake was born at...

Jason E. Baldauf

Jason E. Baldauf

Oct 24, 2021

West Sand Lake – Jason E. Baldauf, 40, of Best Road died suddenly on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at his residence. Born in Troy, Jason was the son of Edward J. Baldauf of West Sand Lake and the late Patricia A. Culnan Baldauf. Jason had resided in the Sand Lake area most of his life. He had a love for...

Paul M. Rogers

Paul M. Rogers

Oct 21, 2021

Averill Park- Paul M. Rogers, 47, of Burden Lake Road passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at his residence surrounded by family and friends after an extended illness. Born in Albany, Paul was the beloved son of Joseph C. and Diana J. Sheehan Rogers of Myrtle Beach, SC. Paul grew up in the Town of Nassau and was a...

Arthur L. Mardon Jr.

Arthur L. Mardon Jr.

Oct 15, 2021

Averill Park- Arthur L. Mardon Jr., 89, of Burden Lake Road, entered into eternal life on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Samaritan Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Yonkers, NY, Art was the son of the late Arthur and Mildred Laun Mardon Sr., and the beloved husband of Bernadette O’Keefe Mardon for 65 years. Art’s family moved to...

Helen H. Carini

Helen H. Carini

Oct 11, 2021

North Greenbush- Helen H. Carini, 90, of the Van Rensselaer Manor, formerly of Coburg Village, Clifton Park, died on Monday, October 11, 2021 at St. Peters Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Worcester, MA., she was the youngest of 4 children of the late Hugo and Mari Puolanmaa Hyytiainen and the beloved wife of the late Francis Frederick Carini. ...

Glenn A. Rathbun

Glenn A. Rathbun

Oct 3, 2021

Stephentown- Glenn A. Rathbun, 66, of Williams Road, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at his residence after a long illness. Born in Pittsfield, MA. Glenn was the son of the late Ashley and Frances Felber Rathbun and husband of Cathleen Seifridsberger Rathbun. Glenn was a lifelong resident of Stephentown and was a 1973 graduate of the Averill Park...

William W. Miller

William W. Miller

Oct 1, 2021

Sand Lake- William W. Miller, 78, of Taborton Road died suddenly at his residence on Friday, October 1, 2021 after being stricken ill. Born in Troy, Bill was the son of the late Wilson W. and Beatrice Wendell Miller and husband of Janet Deyeo Miller. Bill was a lifelong resident of the area and was a 1961 graduate of the...

Shawn K. Terry II

Shawn K. Terry II

Sep 19, 2021

Nassau- Shawn K. Terry II, 35, of Oak Ave. died tragically on Sunday, September 19, 2021 in Albany. Born in Troy, Shawn was raised in Taborton, Sand Lake and was a graduate of the Averill Park High School where he was on the wrestling team. He lived in Brockport for a short time before moving back to the area where...

Emma Mary Valenti

Emma Mary Valenti

Sep 19, 2021

Averill Park- Emma Mary Valenti (Esposito), 95, passed away peacefully at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s, with family by her side, on the morning of Sunday, September 19, 2021.​Born on June 22, 1926, in Troy, to Michael and Rose Esposito.  She was married to her beloved husband Samuel on May 4, 1947.  They were married 59 years before his...

Theodore A. Hammond Jr.

Theodore A. Hammond Jr.

Sep 16, 2021

Poestenkill- Theodore A. Hammond Jr. 90, a longtime resident of Poestenkill, died on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at the home of his son in Poestenkill after a long illness. Born in Pittsfield, MA he was the son of the late Theodore A. and Estelle Clermont Hammond Sr. and husband of the late Mary Murphy Hammond. Ted was raised in Delmar,...

Nora Jean Rose

Nora Jean Rose

Sep 16, 2021

Sand Lake-Nora Jean Rose, 67, of Sand Lake, passed away peacefully at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s on Thursday, September 16, 2021. She is survived by her five siblings and their spouses, her 16 nieces and nephews, and her 18 grandnieces and grandnephews.Nora was born to Joseph George Rose, Jr. and Agnes “Dooley” Theresa Rose in Chicago, Illinois, on...

Mary D. Johnson

Mary D. Johnson

Sep 12, 2021

Averill Park- Mary D. Johnson, 93, a longtime resident of Glass Lake, died on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the Van Rensselaer Manor after an extended illness. Born in Schenectady and a lifelong resident of Averill Park, Mary was the daughter of the late David and Jean Dick, Jr.  and the beloved wife of the late Warren A. Johnson. Mary...

Alice M. Vander Bogart

Alice M. Vander Bogart

Sep 12, 2021

Stephentown- Alice M. Vander Bogart, 91, of South Road, died on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the Samaritan Hospital in Troy after a brief illness. Born in Troy and a lifelong resident of the area, Alice was the daughter of the late Rudolf H. and Florence Bott Engwer and the devoted wife of the late Fred H. Vander Bogart. Her...

Ralph A. Tufano

Ralph A. Tufano

Sep 9, 2021

Sand Lake- Ralph A. Tufano, 80, of Dahl Way died on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany after a brief illness. Born in Brooklyn, Ralph was the son of the late Felice and Lena Parisio. Ralph was raised in Brooklyn and joined the Army in 1959 and was Honorably Discharged in 1962. Ralph took...

John E. MacMillen II

John E. MacMillen II

Sep 9, 2021

East Poestenkill- John E. MacMillen II passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at the age of 32. John was the beloved son of John E. MacMillen and Bridgette Dodge.  John worked many years in the family construction company alongside his father and brother, who was also his best friend. John was a talented...

Raymond L. Wood

Raymond L. Wood

Sep 2, 2021

​Averill Park- Raymond L. Wood, 74, of Burden Lake Road died on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at his residence after a long illness. Born in Oneonta, NY, Raymond was a son of the late Clyde L. and Madeline Keator Wood and husband of the late Karen Kaiser Wood. Raymond moved to the Averill Park area in 1958. He had worked...