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Joann L. Marnell

Joann L. (née Kiefer) Marnell, of Exeter Township in Pennsylvania, was raised in the Helderberg Hilltowns. Her main focus was caring for her children until her greatest joy arrived — her two grandsons.

She died in the morning hours of Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Complete Care at Berkshire. She was 73.

Gloria June Bourque

Gloria June Bourque

WESTMERE — A family matriarch who provided wisdom and support to those she loved, Gloria (née Smith) Bourque had a knack for winning contests, loved music and dancing, and treasured family time at a lakeside cottage.

She died on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. She was 95.

Edward F. White

SUMMERFIELD, Fla. — Edward Floyd White, a World War II veteran, was a skilled machinist who became a plant manager. A kind and patient man, he loved traveling with his wife.

He died peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Summerfield, Florida. He was 98.

John F. Smith

VOORHEESVILLE — John F. Smith, who had a deep interest in music, radio, communications, and technology, died after a sudden illness on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was 77.

Bruce James Larsen

HILLTOWNS — Bruce James Larsen died on Monday, March 9, peacefully at home, surrounded by family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on Aug. 7, 1949, he was 76.

“Bruce was, in every sense of the phrase, one of the last real men,” his family wrote in a tribute. 

John E. Crosier Jr.

EAST BERNE — John E. Crosier Jr., a veteran who deeply loved his family and served his community, was a lifelong resident of East Berne.

He died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. He was 88.

John Mormile

RENSSELAERVILLE — John Mormile, a teacher and school administrator, was active in community affairs. He died Sunday, March 1, 2026, at his home in Potter Hollow. He was 81.

He was born on Nov. 24, 1944, in Troy, to parents Antionette (née Martino) and Frank Mormile.   

James Olney Hladun

VOORHEESVILLE — James Olney Hladun died peacefully surrounded by family at his Voorheesville home on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, after a brief, but courageous battle against cancer. He was 83.

Manuel James Mosbey

Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. — Manuel “Moe” James Mosbey, a Korean War veteran, loved playing the saxophone and was always ready to help others.

“He went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026,” his family wrote in a tribute. He was 94.

Randall J. Crounse

GUILDERLAND — Randall J. “Randy” Crounse, a skilled mechanic who loved to hunt and fish, died peacefully on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in the company of his loving family. He was 84

He was born on Jan. 30, 1942, in Albany, to the late Milton and Lillian (née DeCoursey) Crounse.