Helen K. Bensen

Mrs. Helen K. Bensen, who raised her family in Rensselaerville where she and her husband worked on their dairy farm, died peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Tennessee where she had lived for 49 years. She was 96.

Cassidy Zyskowski

ALTAMONT — Cassidy Zyskowski died peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She was 33.

Richard Rapp

Richard Rapp

WESTERLO — Richard “Dick” Rapp died peacefully on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025. He was 87.

He was born on Nov. 26. 1937, in Albany, son of the late Herman and Ethel (née Manchester) Rapp. He graduated from Berne-Knox-Westerlo in 1956.

In Memoriam: Barbara A. Cross

In Memoriam 

Whereas, God, in his infinite wisdom, has called our member and fellow co-worker, Barbara A. Cross, to her Heavenly Home, the Berne Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary acknowledges the service that she performed for the organization in her many years of membership. 

Card of Thanks

From the family of Barbara Cross, we want to thank you all for the cards of sympathy and for a great turnout to show the caring, respect, and love you all had for Barbara.

Myself, Wade and Cheryl, Geri Lynn and Tony, and Merideth all extend our thanks for your sympathy and love.

— Gerry Cross

Linda Stempel Gicewicz

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — “Linda Stempel Gicewicz left this world suddenly in the early hours of Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025,” her family wrote in a tribute. “She was 66 years young.

Doreen M. Reinemann

ALTAMONT — Doreen M. Reinemann, who ran a consignment shop and liked taking care of people, died peacefully at her Altamont home on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. She was 72.

Born on Aug. 29, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Marion (née Westervelt) Reinemann.

Ellen Lynne Campion Hunsinger

GUILDERLAND — Ellen Lynne Campion Hunsinger “entered into eternal life on August 19, 2025 after an eight-year battle with colon cancer,” her family wrote in a tribute. She was 80.

She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late William and Marcia Campion.

Barbara A. Cross

Barbara A. Cross

BERNE — Barbara A. Cross of Berne, who had a long marriage, a long school career, and lifelong friendships, died on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, in Albany Medical Center with her loving family by her side. She was 88.

Robert E. Davis

WESTERLO – Robert E. “Bob” Davis, a polisher who loved to camp and cook, died suddenly at his home on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025. He was 60.

Born in Albany on March 9, 1965, he was the son of Chester and Thelma Scrimsher Davis.

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