Obituaries
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
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 of...
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)...
Shirley J. Walters
Jan 5, 2025
Poestenkill- Shirley J. (Morelli) Walters, 89, a longtime resident of Columbia Hill Road, East Poestenkill, died peacefully, Sunday, January 5, 2025 at the Schuyler Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clifton Park with her loving family by her side following a short illness.
Born April 6, 1935 in Mechanicville, Shirley was the daughter of the late Cesar and Myrtle (nee White)...
David M. McNiff Sr.
Dec 28, 2024
Averill Park-It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend David M. McNiff on December 28, 2024, at the age of 75.
Born on September 3, 1949, David was the beloved son of the late Colonel William H. McNiff and Rosemary Morris McNiff. He was predeceased by his brother, William...
Mary E. Phibbs
Dec 28, 2024
North Greenbush- Mary E. (Wait) Phibbs, 88, of Wynantskill, NY, passed away peacefully at the Van Rensselaer Manor on December 28, 2024.
Born on October 23, 1936 at 21 Pine Avenue in Wynantskill; Mary was the cherished daughter of Mary (Quell) and LeGrand Wait. Mary was a proud graduate of Catholic Central High School in Troy, NY, class of 1954. She married...
Alison Marie Hug
Dec 27, 2024
Averill Park- Alison Marie Hug, 64, of Bon Acre Way passed away suddenly on Friday, December 27, 2024 at her residence after being stricken ill.
Born in Troy, Alison was the daughter of Charlotte Cole Foster and the late William E. Foster. Alison grew up in Sand Lake and was a 1978 graduate of Catholic High. She worked at Albany Medical...
Jacqueline C. Tremont
Dec 18, 2024
Averill Park- Jacqueline C. Tremont, 73, of Sheer Road passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at her residence with her husband Brian at her side after a long illness.
Born in Sand Lake and a lifelong resident, Jackie was the daughter of the late Kenneth J. and Dorothy Richards Tremont and beloved wife of Brian M. Bradley. Jackie was...
Deborah Ann Jewell
Dec 13, 2024
Averill Park- Deborah Ann Jewell, 75, passed away peacefully at home on December 13, 2024 surrounded by her family.
Deb was fun loving and adventurous. She was always the life of the party and an inspiration to all who knew her. Deb was born on September 18, 1949 and was a lifelong resident of Averill Park, NY. She married the love...
Sharon L. Forbes
Dec 1, 2024
Wynantskill-Surrounded by her loving family, Sharon L. Forbes (Dobert), 56, passed away peacefully on Sunday December 1st, 2024 at St. Peters Hospital in Albany, NY after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Troy, Sharon was the daughter of Herbert W. and Ann Fryer Dobert and the youngest of 7 children. She was raised in Poestenkill, most recently residing...
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