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.

Jo Ann Scoons

Jo Ann Scoons

OGDENSBURG, N.Y. — Jo Ann Scoons, who was smart and motivated, died peacefully on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Home in Ogdensburg, New York. She was 86.

Born Oct. 2, 1939, in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Scoons and Dorothy (née Hotaling) Scoons.

Stephen William Freihofer

Stephen William Freihofer worked in the family business, the Freihofer Baking Company, until it was sold at which point he fulfilled his dream of buying a motor home and taking his family on many trips.

Carol E. Flewelling

ALTAMONT — Carol E. Flewelling “dedicated her life to education, family, and faith, leaving behind a profound legacy,” her family wrote in a tribute.

Born on Sept. 20, 1940, in Queens, New York, she died on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland. She was 85.

William W. Vojnar

GUILDERLAND — William W. Vojnar, the owner of Capital District Construction for the past 30 years, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. He was 52.

Mary Elizabeth Koeppe Luidens, M.D.

HOLLAND, Mich. — Mary Elizabeth Koeppe Luidens, a physician beloved by her patients and admired by her peers, raised three gifted children.

She died on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in Holland, Michigan. She was 72.

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