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Lee N. Sornberger

Lee N. Sornberger

GUILDERLAND — Family was the greatest joy for Lee N. Sornberger, who had a career in building materials and construction management. 

He died on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, with his wife, Linda, by his side. He was 79.

Stephen J. Rzany

VOORHEESVILLE — Stephen J. Rzany, an Army veteran who worked for the state’s health department, had a passion for motorcycling.

He died suddenly on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at St. Peter’s Hospital.

He was born in Albany and lived in Voorheesville his entire life. He was the son of Charles and Sadie (née Skalski) Rzany.

James Morrison Dorhamer Lawitz

James Morrison Dorhamer Lawitz

HIGHLAND SPRINGS, Va. — “Our beloved son, brother, partner, friend, coach and teacher, James Morrison Dorhamer Lawitz was tragically taken away from us, on Sept. 15, 2024, in Highland Springs, Va.,” his family wrote in a tribute. “We are devastated by his untimely loss.

Sharon Lee Martin Feldmann

BERNE — Sharon Lee Martin Feldmann was a caring person — in her career as a home health aid, in her volunteer work with fire companies, and in her love of her family

She died from cancer, in her sleep, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, with her family nearby.

Samuel S. Bell

Samuel S. Bell died on Aug. 20, 2024.

His parents, Douglas F. Bell and Helen Vassak Bell, died before him, as did his sister, Elizabeth M. Bell, and brother, Douglas W. Bell.

Elizabeth Margaret Bell

“Elizabeth Margaret Bell. What a name. It has a ring to it,” her son wrote in a tribute. “It starts regally, expands musically, and ends with a simple toll. That toll sustains.

“Her parents and brothers called her ‘Betts.’ The old crowd called her ‘Betty.’ Her preference, however, was to be called ‘Elizabeth.’

Theresa Schager

ALTAMONT — Theresa (née Varin) Schager, born in Chazy Lake, New York, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

Stephen D. Browne

Stephen D. Browne

KNOX — Stephen Browne was a big man with a long reach — both in his work as a wildlife biologist and in his community as a father figure. He had thick hands that he used for heavy work and for gentle comforting. And, he had a deep, resonant voice, which he used to speak out for his beliefs.