Celebration of Life for Patricia Brennan Spohr

A Celebration of Life ceremony for Patricia Brennan Spohr, a Guilderland teacher and Altamont library leader who died on July 4, 2024, will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, in the community room of the Altamont Village Hall, located at 115 Main St. in Altamont.

More Obituaries

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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