BERNE — One of the foremost champions of organ donation, Mariana “Vicki” Crosier was a restless activist with a national profile, who raised a family of public servants by instilling in them her selfless character.

She died on Monday, March 1. She was 82. 

Robert J. Motschmann III, Berne

Joel Willsey, Berne Town Board

RIC Energy describes almost all of the Albany County Planning Board’s conclusions as “erroneous.”

Superintendent Timothy Mundell stated at the Feb. 22 Berne-Knox-Westerlo School Board meeting that the proposed tax decrease is a result of strategic planning regarding the district’s now-complete $19.8 million capital project.

Lawrence Zimmerman, Berne

Richard Filkins, Westerlo

JoAnne Brady, Berne Public Library Board of Trustees

KNOX —  Allen F. Heath Sr. — “this big guy who was also very loving,” his daughter said — put his family first and taught her to value people over material things.

Mr. Heath died at his Knox home on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. He was 76.