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Robert L. Anderson

ROTTERDAM — Robert L. Anderson, a loving father who enjoyed the outdoors, died on Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, after a brief illness. He was 63.

Donald Basil Boyden

Donald Basil Boyden, who grew up in Berne, was a quiet man with a strong faith who loved the simple things like dinners at home and outings with family. He died on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in Vermont, where he had married and raised a family. He was 75.

“He wasn’t a bragger or a big talker,” said his sister Belva Boyden.

Anne Fass

A Brooklyn girl who could go from camping to diamonds with equal class, Anne Fass managed her husband’s dental practice in Altamont for 35 years while remaining devoted to her family.

On Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, she died peacefully at home surrounded by her family.  She was 63.

Thelma Crounse

ALTAMONT — Thelma Crounse made friends in all parts of her life — in her work for the Guilderland school district, in her church where she taught Sunday school, in the village where she lived, and as part of its seniors’ group with which she enjoyed luncheons and outings.

She died on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016. She was 95.

Frances Virginia Krause Schoenlein

Frances Virginia Krause Schoenlein of Cameron, North Carolina died peacefully on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at her home. She was 76.

Sandra M. Flower

DELANSON — An outgoing woman who could light up a room, Sandra “Sandy” M. Flower, died peacefully at her Delanson home on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016. She was 60.

“She was a homemaker,” said her husband, Robert G. Flower. “Everybody loved her. She was very family oriented.”

Brett H. Johnson

ALTAMONT — Brett H. Johnson, who loved building motors for the racecars that his two sons drove, died in his Altamont home on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. He was 64.

He worked with his sons, who inherited his passion and are both mechanics, every day on cars that the younger men would then race on weekends.

Alfred Agnew

Alfred Agnew, an easygoing and outgoing man, died on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 at Haven Hospice in Lake City, Florida, where he had lived. He was 77.

Born on Sept. 6, 1938 in Waterbury, Connecticut, Mr. Agnew was the son of the late Alfred and Adel Agnew and was raised in Delanson on a farm with his family.

Joel Peter Landauer

GALLUPVILLE — Joel Peter Landauer, a mechanic, technician, and councilman who enjoyed riding all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles, died on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Ellis Hospital. He was 60.

Mr. Landauer was born to Anthony Joseph Landauer and Shirley Elaine Landauer, née Schanz, on March 21, 1955, in Schenectady.

Kimberley A. Egloff

ALTAMONT — Kimberley A. Egloff, a woman with an infectious laugh, died on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, in Johnstown. She was 56.

Her only child, daughter Shannon Egloff, recalls her as a very open and welcoming person, and as a “great” mother, who “loved spending time with me and doing activities with me.”

James Edward Baker

A Hilltown native who worked for the federal government, James Edward Baker helped people use their land while protecting the environment. He was instrumental in laying out the ski trails and jumps for the 1980 Winter Olympics in the Adirondacks.

Donald L. Filkins

GUILDERLAND — Donald L. Filkins, a family man who served in the Navy and who helped build Interstate 88, died peacefully with his family by his side, at St. Peter’s Hospital on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016. He was 81.

“He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather,” said his wife, Beverly.