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Gay B. Byron

Gay B. Byron

GUILDERLAND – Gay B. Byron, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in her Guilderland home surrounded by her loving family. She was 90.

She was born in Germantown, New York to the late Willard and Katherine Fingar Best.

John V. Zyniecki

John V. Zyniecki

GUILDERLAND — John V. Zyniecki, husband to Jill Zyniecki, died peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 66.

He was born on Nov. 9, 1957, in Albany to Edward C. Zyniecki Jr. and Leota Zyniecki. 

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.

Joseph Thomas Adriance

Joseph Thomas Adriance

KNOX — Joseph Thomas “Joe” Adriance, who loved his work at the town transfer station, died peacefully at home on Friday, July 19, 2024. He was 74.

Born on March 12, 1950, he was the son of the late Orson and Marjorie (née Rings) Adriance. 

John Lounsbury

John Lounsbury

John Lounsbury, a mason who built his own home and loved family activities, died peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, July 13, 2024. He was 85.

Denise M. Beck

Denise M. Beck

WESTERLO — Denise M. Beck, a homemaker with a hobby farm, died suddenly at her residence on Friday, July 19, 2024. She was 65.

She was born in Schenectady on Sept. 25, 1958, a daughter of the late Roger and Betty Weber Dunican.

Dorothy M. Wier

Dorothy M. (née Bednarczyk) Wier, who loved being a farmer and mother, pushing baby carriages in the field, died peacefully at home on Friday, July 12, 2024, with her family by her side. She was 86.

Daniel Francis Heenan

Daniel Francis Heenan

SLINGERLANDS — “With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of the amazing and zany Daniel Francis ‘Dan’ Heenan, on July 4, 2024,” his family wrote in a tribute. He was 66.

He was born on Jan. 7, 1958, in Woodhaven, New York, to the late Walter E. and Ann (née Snee) Heenan.

Patricia Brennan Spohr

ALTAMONT — Patricia Brennan Spohr taught children and loved books. She followed those passions to create a sense of community in the village where she lived for over half a century.

Mrs. Spohr died “peacefully at home on July 4th, 2024 amid the sound of fireworks,” her family wrote in a tribute. She was 85.

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.

Jean Anne Thompson DeVellis

Jean Anne Thompson DeVellis

VOORHEESVILLE — Jean Anne Thompson DeVellis, who was quick to smile and make friends, died on Sunday, June 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was 91.

“She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her,” her family wrote in a tribute.