John Edward Pieck

ALTAMONT — John Pieck, who taught by example and had an unending love for his family, died on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2026, following an unexpected illness. He was 78.

David D. Sullivan Sr.

WESTMERE — David D. Sullivan Sr., a volunteer firefighter who carried on his father’s printing business, loved to vacation with his family on the Jersey Shore.

 Affectionately known to many as “Dave” and “Sully,” he died peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, at Baptist Health Center. He was 75.

Robert Allan Sholtes

ALTAMONT — Robert Allan “Al” Sholtes, an Army veteran and longtime Guilderland English teacher and coach, died at his home in Altamont on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. He was 93.

Albert F. Spawn

(4/25/25-12/27/05)
As I let out a little sigh,
It’s hard to believe that 20 years have gone by!
I imagine you’re probably looking down from Heaven above.
I am thankful that God connects us this way,
letting you feel my love.
You traveled on ahead of me,
leaving behind a growing family.

Patricia A. Vanderwarker

BERNE — Patricia A. Vanderwarker of Berne died peacefully in Albany on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. Daughter of the late Francis and Mamie Deavers Sady, she was the beloved wife of Marcus Vanderwarker.

Evelyn I. Taylor

GUILDERLAND — “In the early hours of December 28, after a holiday filled with family, friends, and celebration, Evelyn Irene Taylor passed away peacefully with her family at her side,” her family wrote in a tribute. She was 98.

Charles E. Houghtaling Jr.

FEURA BUSH — Charles E. “Charley” Houghtaling Jr., who chaired the Albany County Legislature for 15 years, served during the Korean Conflict, was a lifetime member of the Onesquethaw Volunteer Fire Department, and, with his wife, Ann, owned and operated Houghtaling’s Market for decades.

Susan E. Brooks

Susan E. Brooks, longtime resident of Princetown, died peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Hudson Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was 77.

Tara Marjorie Pitcher 

“With extreme heavy hearts we announce the passing of our cherished Tara Marjorie (née Foster) Pitcher on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025,” her family wrote in a tribute. “Though she fought harder than most knew, Tara has finally found peace. May God rest her soul.

Toddeen M. Saba

VOORHEESVILLE — Toddeen “Tina” M. Saba, devoted wife of 67 years, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died peacefully on Friday, Nov. 28. She was 89.

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