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

  • GUILDERLAND — Paul Ableman, a Korean War veteran with a gentle spirit, cherished his family above all else.

    He died surrounded by the love of his family on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. He was 96. 

  • Barry Schinnerer, along with his late wife, Terry, was a beloved Berne-Knox-Westerlo bus driver for more than 30 years.

    Born on June 19, 1954, he died on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. He was 71.

  • Duane Theodore Crommie

    Duane Theodore “Ted” Crommie, of Schenectady, who worked in the auto electric industry, was a wonderful storyteller, devoted to his family.

    He died peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. He was 88.

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