All Obituaries

Schaghticoke-Debra Ann Smith, 48, of Schaghticoke, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Born January 21, 1973 in Troy, she was the daughter of Patricia Garzone (Mike) Bloomer of Pittstown and the late James Bloomer. Debra graduated from Tamarac High School and worked as a health aide at the Home of the Good Shepherd in Malta. Debra enjoyed making crafts, watching and feeding the birds and other wildlife.  She loved her pool and being with family. In...

Cambridge-Alice M. Gaal, 95, of Cambridge, passed away Sunday morning, September 12, 2021 at the Glens Falls Center. Born July 23, 1926 in Hoosick Falls, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Ida (White) Smith. Alice graduated from the Cambridge Union School in 1944 and worked for Asgrow Seed Co. and also the Bentley Seed Co. for many years retiring in 1999. Alice was an active member of the Cambridge Baptist Church until they closed and then she became an active member of the Coila...

West Rupert-Georgia H. Bebee, 91, of West Rupert, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 6, 2021, at her residence.           Our Mom was born December 22, 1929 in Wells, VT.  She was the daughter of the late George and Lena (Batease) Hadaway.  She attended school in Rupert/West Rupert.  As an adult, she worked at the Mary McClellan Hospital in Cambridge, NY before going to work for Sherwood Medical in Argyle as a printer,...

Greenwich-Eugene Joseph Fortin, 48, of Greenwich, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 3, 2021 at his residence. Eugene was born in Cambridge on July 3, 1973 the son of Stephen and Nancy (Niles) Fortin of Greenwich. In addition to his parents, Eugene is survived by his wife, Rebecca Sweenor Fortin; his two sons, Stephen Lee Fortin and Cody Eugene Fortin (which were the most important part of his life and was very proud of them). He is also survived by his 2 brothers, Paul Sherwood...

Cambridge-Helen Agnes Wilkie Crum Decker, 98, of Cambridge, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls.  Born March 16, 1923 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Sophie (Nuland) Nuland. Helen graduated from Walton High School and married Eugene Crum in 1946 after he was discharged from the U.S. Navy. Following Eugene’s death, Helen married Harry “Dutch” Decker, he passed away in...

Hoosick Falls-Frank J. Foyle, 83, of Hoosick Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 23, 2021 in the comfort of his home with his family by his side. Born May 16, 1938 in Albany, he was the son of the late Francis and Eleanor (Fox) Riley.  Frank graduated from Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady. He worked many jobs in his life including for the United Baking Company in Schenectady as a delivery driver for many years.  Frank then went to work at Garden Way in Troy...

Cambridge-Vera Johnson, 84, of Cambridge, went to sleep on Saturday, August 7, 2021, unexpectedly after a lovely swim with friends. Anyone who knew Vera, knew her by her laughter and good nature.  Her love for LIFE, meeting new people, traveling and trying new adventures were her passions.  Most were surprised that she worked up to 2 years ago, because she was full of life and vitality!  Vera was a spiritual being who enjoyed engaging in spiritual conversations. Vera was an...

Ballston Lake-Gunther Hubert Bartscherer died Friday, August 6, at the age of 87 in his home in Ballston Lake, NY, with family present.  Gunther was born in Bruhl-Heide, Germany on September 8, 1933.  His parents were Bertha Reuter, born in Solingen, Germany and Hubert Bartscherer, a mechanical engineer, born in Euskirchen, Germany.   Gunther trained as an engineer in Germany and emigrated to America in 1949 to join established family.  He became a proud citizen of the...

Rensselaer-Germaine L. Isom, 48, departed from is earthly body on Monday, July 26, 2021 and is in the presence of the Most High.  He was born on February 10, 1973 in Cocoa, FL.  In his lifetime, he honorably served in the United States Marine Corps for four years and was a decorated combat soldier in the U.S. stabilization of Haiti, along with many other deployments during his service. Germaine was a loving sweet man who spread that love to all those surrounding him. He is...

Cambridge-Frances (Fran) D. Matthews Nelson, 88, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs after a long illness.  Born February 1, 1933 in Bellrose, Long Island, NY, she was the daughter of the late John T. and Ada (Palmero) Matthews, Sr. She was pre-deceased by her loving and caring husband of 54 years, John L. Nelson, two siblings, John T. Matthews, Jr. and Mildred Slenzak as well as a daughter, Wendy (Nelson)...