Paulette A. Payne

ALTAMONT — Paulette A. Payne, a mother and a grandmother, died peacefully in her Altamont home on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

She was the daughter of the late Giles Sr. and Hazel Swint and the beloved wife of Michael Payne with whom she shared 45 years of marriage. 

Ann C. Moynihan

Ann Cesira Lapolla Moynihan, founder of the Capital Region computer consulting firm Documentation Strategies, died on Saturday, April 5, 2025, after a brief illness. She was 78.

Mary Mattice

ALTAMONT — Mary Mattice, who was devoted to her family, leaves a legacy of kindness, patience and love, her family says. She died peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2025, at the age of 76.

John J. Pieniazek

ALTAMONT — John J. Pieniazek, a jack of all trades who loved fishing with his children, died peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025 at his Altamont home surrounded by his family. He was 93.

Christopher G. Goutos, DDS

Christopher G. Goutos, DDS

GUILDERLAND — Christopher G. Goutos, DDS, a trusted Guilderland dentist and devoted father, “peacefully entered into eternal life on April 2, 2025,” his family wrote in a tribute. He was 93. 

Miranda L. Scholz

Miranda L. Scholz

EAST BERNE — Miranda L. Scholz, fondly known as “Mandy,” was beloved for her role in her family’s restaurant, Scholz’s Hofbrau.

She died peacefully in Albany on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at age 66.

Josh Holley

HERNANDO, Fla. — Joshua Holley had a passion for baseball that informed both his youthful play and his adult career. Raised in the Helderberg Hilltowns, he lived in Hernando, Fla. and died on Thursday, April 3, 2025, after a five-year battle with cancer. He was 42.

Paul D. Rothaupt

“With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Paul D. Rothaupt, known to many as ‘Skully,’” his family wrote in a tribute. “Paul will be remembered as a loving father, cherished companion, grandfather, and lifelong friend. He passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, in the comfort of his home at the age of 59.

Joan Marion VanWormer Otto

Joan Marion VanWormer Otto, a nurse with a beautiful soprano voice, died peacefully with family members by her side on Thursday, March 20, 2025. She was 91.

She was born on Jan. 27, 1934 to Norman and Eleanor VanWormer in Albany.

Caroline P. Joslyn

WESTERLO — Caroline P. Joslyn — a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother — died on Friday, March 21, 2025 at St. Peter’s Hospital. She was 88.

She was born in Schenectady on Aug. 5, 1936, a daughter of the late John and Mildred McFee Gardiner.

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