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Mary P. Schriner

Mary P. Schriner

Feb 5, 2019

Poestenkill- Mary P. Schriner, 88, of Plank Road, died suddenly Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Samaritan Hospital after being stricken at home. Born in Klawock, Alaska, Mary was the daughter of the late Mariano and Maggie Paul Kato and the wife of the late Charles “Chub” Schriner. Mary was raised and educated in Alaska and she met Chub while he was...

Franklyn W. Gubitz

Franklyn W. Gubitz

Feb 3, 2019

East Nassau-Franklyn W. “Bud” Gubitz, 92, of East Nassau passed away on Sunday, February 3rd at his home. Franklyn was born March 18, 1926 in Glens Falls, NY, to William and Vivian Gubitz, and was a graduate of Glens Falls High school. From 1944-1947, he served in the US Navy. He subsequently attended and graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont,...

Harry W. Ackner Jr.

Harry W. Ackner Jr.

Feb 3, 2019

Averill Park- Harry W. Ackner, Jr., 85, of Teal Road, Glass Lake, died on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn.Born in Troy, Harry was the son of the late Ida M. Lobdell Ackner and Harry W. Ackner, Sr. and attended the Averill Park Central School District. Mr. Ackner was a self-employed fuel oil and propane distributor, taking over...

Lillian M. Gooley

Lillian M. Gooley

Jan 31, 2019

East Poestenkill-Lillian M. Gooley, 88, of North Road, Averill Park, died on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. Born in East Poestenkill, Lillian was the last of 13 children of Alvin and Nettie Carnrick Catlin and the beloved wife for 63 years of the late Charles Gooley.After graduating from Troy...

Lawrence C. Heffner

Lawrence C. Heffner

Jan 30, 2019

Averill Park- Lawrence C. Heffner, 85, a longtime resident of Schreiner Way, died on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at the Van Rensselaer Manor after a long illness. Born in Troy, Larry was the son of the late Cecil and Helen Coonradt Heffner and the beloved husband of Patricia Quell Heffner. Larry was a lifelong resident of Averill Park and was...

Rev. Lawrence S. Smith

Rev. Lawrence S. Smith

Jan 26, 2019

North Greenbush- Rev. Lawrence S. Smith, 82, 0f Mallard Way, Wynantskill died on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Diamond Hill Nursing Facility after an extended illness. Born in North Tonawanda, New York, Larry was the son of the late Elmer and Betty Grassman Smith and the husband of Lucille Harper Smith.  Larry was a graduate of the Buffalo Bible Institute...

Danforth H. Chriss Sr.

Danforth H. Chriss Sr.

Jan 26, 2019

Waterford- Danforth H. Chriss Sr., 74, of First Ave. died on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Samaritan Hospital after being stricken at home. Born in Troy, Dan was the son of the late Harry Dean and Marie F. Chriss. As a youngster Dan lived in the Sand Lake/Burden Lakes area before moving to Green Island where he graduated from Heatley...

William F. Castle Sr

William F. Castle Sr

Jan 25, 2019

Averill Park- William F. Castle Sr., 79, a longtime resident of Rte. 66, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 25, 2019 at the Van Rensselaer Manor, where he had resided since April 2016. Bill was born in Troy and was the son of the late Francis J. and Dorothy Barth Castle and the loving devoted husband of the late Marie Ruotolo...

Joseph K. “Jay” Windover (Bourdeau)

Joseph K. “Jay” Windover (Bourdeau)

Jan 22, 2019

Averill Park- Joseph K. “Jay” Windover, 18, son of John K. Windover and Virginia Bourdeau died suddenly on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady after being stricken at his residence. Born in Seoul Korea, Jay came to his family as an infant and had resided on Weatherwax Road in Poestenkill for most of his life. He had...

Arthur G. Ferguson

Arthur G. Ferguson

Jan 21, 2019

Sand Lake- Arthur G. “Fergie” Ferguson, 90, of Rte 43, died on Monday, January 21, 2019 surrounded by his family at his home after a brief illness. Born in Troy, Fergie was the son of the late Glenn A. and Ella Shaver Ferguson and the devoted husband for 40 years to Marilyn Daus Ferguson. Fergie grew up in North Greenbush...

Brian G. Mull

Brian G. Mull

Jan 14, 2019

​Averill Park – Brian G. Mull, 63, of Rte. 43, Town of Nassau, died suddenly on Monday, January 14, 2019 at Albany Memorial Hospital after being stricken at his home. Born in Troy, Brian was the son of the late Milton and Marjorie Jones Mull and the husband of DaleMarie Harbour Mull. Brian was a lifelong resident of the Averill...

Leona “Lee” Toniatti

Leona “Lee” Toniatti

Jan 1, 2019

​Poestenkill- Leona “Lee” Toniatti, 91, of Rte. 355, was called home to Jesus on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Lee passed suddenly at her home. Born in North Adams, MA., on August 1, 1927, Lee was the daughter of the late Philias and Leona Mineau Paquette and the loving wife for 68 years to the late Alfred M. Toniatti.Shortly after WW...

Michael F. Lomonoco Jr.

Michael F. Lomonoco Jr.

Dec 29, 2018

Averill Park- Michael F. Lomonoco Jr., 70, passed away peacefully at home overlooking his beloved Burden Lake on Saturday, December 29, 2018 after a long illness. Born in Albany on June 24, 1948, he was the son of the late Michael F. and Theresa Zappala Lomonoco. Mike retired from the Albany Laborers Local Union 190.Mike’s request was that in lieu of any services, he would...

Howard D. Jones

Howard D. Jones

Dec 28, 2018

Berlin- Howard D. Jones, 65, of East Road, left this life unexpectedly and without warning, remaining true to form on Friday, December 28, 2018. Born in Fort Dix, NJ, Howard was the son of Minnie Stewart Jones of Berlin and the late Harold D. Jones. Howard was well known for slipping out, unnoticed, of parties and family gatherings. Although quick-witted...

Richard A. Daniels

Richard A. Daniels

Dec 25, 2018

Palm Coast, FL.- Richard A. Daniels, of Palm Coast, formerly of Latham, died on December 25, 2018. A Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel 2691 NY 43 at Glass Lake, Averill Park, NY.  with a time of visitation from 10 – 11 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at...

Frank J. Bliss

Frank J. Bliss

Dec 25, 2018

Averill Park- Frank J. Bliss, 81, of Tollgate Road died on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at his residence after a long illness. Born in Boston, MA. Frank was the son of the late Hale and Dorothy Bliss Caywood and the beloved husband of the late Patricia Polit Bliss. Frank grew up in New York City and came to Albany in...

Catherine F. Anderson

Catherine F. Anderson

Dec 2, 2018

Poestenkill- Catherine F. ”Katy” Anderson, 70, of Dennis Road, died on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at the Albany Medical Center Hospital after a short illness. Born in Troy and a lifelong resident of Poestenkill, Katy was the daughter of the late Francis O. “Red” and Althea M. Wilcox Anderson. Katy attended the Averill Park Schools and had worked at Sterling-Winthrop,...

David P. Mancino

David P. Mancino

Dec 1, 2018

Troy- David P. Mancino, 64, of Second Avenue, died on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Albany Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born in Troy and a lifelong resident, David was the son of the late Thomas and Doris Zimmer Mancino. After graduating High School, David attended Berklee College of Music and returned to Troy where he was a talented...

Anne M. Coonradt

Anne M. Coonradt

Nov 30, 2018

Averill Park- Anne M. Coonradt, 59, of Totem Lodge Road, Town of Nassau, died on Friday, November 30, 2018 at her residence after an extended illness. Born in Albany, Anne was the daughter of the late Everett and Rosemary O’Brien Hoffman and the beloved wife of the late Vernon “Sonny” Coonradt. Anne was a lifelong resident of the area and...

Joel B. Folderman

Joel B. Folderman

Nov 25, 2018

North Greenbush- Joel B. Folderman, 79, of North Greenbush Road, died suddenly at his residence on Sunday, November 25, 2018. A lifelong resident of North Greenbush, Joel was a 1957 graduate of the Averill Park High School and then entered the US Navy and was honorably discharged in 1959. Joel spent most of his working career at Behr- Manning/ Nashua...

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