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Barbara A. Pentak

Barbara A. Pentak, a successful businesswoman and passionate crafter and gardener, died on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at home with the loving and loyal support of her family. She was 93.

She was born and raised in Long Branch, New Jersey.

Deborah S. Degan

Deborah S. Degan

WILTON, N.H. — Deborah S. Degan was passionate about knitting, singing, and history. Her greatest love, though, was for family and bringing people together.

She died peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. She was 71.

Emerson J. VanPatten III

PASSAIC, N.J. — Emerson “Jay, J.J.” VanPatten III died on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, after a long illness at Kindred Hospital East in Passaic, New Jersey. He was 75.

Edward M. Cupoli, Ph.D.

Edward M. Cupoli, Ph.D., a longtime resident of Guilderland, died peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at the Teresian House Nursing Home in Albany surrounded by his family. He was 72.

The son of the late Anthony and Nina Cupoli, he was born in Syracuse, New York.

Bernice E. Lee

 “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bernice E. Lee, affectionately known as Bernie, who left us peacefully on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Delmar Center, surrounded by her loving family,” her family wrote in a tribute.

Phyllis McDermott

Phyllis McDermott

WESTERLO — Phyllis McDermott died on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany after a brief illness. She was 76.

She was born on July 15, 1948, and raised in Westerlo.

Edwardine “Eddy” M. Parshall

Edwardine “Eddy” M. Parshall

Edwardine “Eddy” M. Parshall, a crane operator who liked to crochet, of Newville, Pennsylvania died on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at UPMC Carlisle Regional Medical Center of Carlisle, Pennsylvania. She was 73.

Diane M. Champion

KNOX — Diane Mary Champion, a tax auditor, was committed to her community as well as her family.

She died on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at the age of 76.

She was born on Oct. 5, 1948 in Troy to Aubrey F. Primeau and Beatrice Teal Primeau of Averill Park.

Carolyn M. Snyder

ALTAMONT — Carol Snyder/Felgentreff, a mother of six, was most proud of being a grandmother.

She died peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at the age of 92.

Cecile Owens Plattner

WESTERLO — Cecile Owens Plattner, age 67, of Greenville died peacefully of cancer on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, surrounded by her family.

Clinda Ann Pollard

ALTAMONT — Clinda “Cindy” Ann (née Wellisch) Pollard died peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. She was 89. 

“In her early years, Cindy was a teacher’s assistant at Altamont Elementary School,” her family wrote in a tribute. “She was a huge advocate for children with disabilities and helped start the Wildwood School.

Max Clayton, R.N.

Max Clayton, R.N.

“Max Joseph Clayton, R.N. sadly left us on July 17, 2024 encircled by so much love from family and friends,” his family wrote in a tribute. He was 34.

Raymond M. Jefferson III

Raymond M. Jefferson III

“Raymond Matthew Jefferson Jr. and Nadia Jefferson received a gift of joy destined to influence the world when their child Raymond M. Jefferson III was born on June 13, 1966, in Albany,” his family wrote in a tribute.

He died on Oct. 13, 2024. He was 58.