Card of Thanks

We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to our families, friends, and neighbors for their kind generosity and love shown to us after the sudden loss of our beloved sister and aunt, Arlene Nykorchuck.

Special thanks to Daniel Collett of the Fredendall Funeral Home, and to Pastor Nick Becker for his beautiful prayer service.

Also, special thanks to Chris Gaige and Mr. and Mrs. Ruggiero for setting up and handling the bereavement luncheon.

With blessings,

Linda and Gary Adams, and family.

More Obituaries

  • GUILDERLAND — Walter J. Tryon Sr., an Army veteran and mechanic, cherished spending summers with his family in the Adirondacks.

    He died peacefully at his Guilderland home on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. He was 94.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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