Martin F. Strnad Jr.

Martin F. Strnad Jr.

ALTAMONT — “Martin F. Strnad Jr. was called home by the Lord on October 1, 2024,” his family wrote in a tribute. “He was at his home in Altamont, surrounded by his loving family.” He was 83.

Martin was born on Oct. 16, 1940 in Albany to Adele and Martin F. Strnad Sr.

Marianne Peckham Kelly

Marianne Peckham Kelly

EAST BERNE — Marianne Peckham Kelly, a lifelong resident of Schoharie and Albany counties, died on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, at her East Berne home, less than three months shy of her 90th birthday, following a stroke four days earlier.

Karen M. Vivenzio

Karen M. Vivenzio

ALTAMONT — “With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Karen M. Vivenzio, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, who left us peacefully on Sept. 27, 2024, at the age of 69,” her family wrote in a tribute.

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.

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