Clarence Truesdell

MEDUSA — Clarence “Skip” Truesdell, who served in the Navy and worked as a linesman, died on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. He was 93.

Duane Theodore Crommie

Duane Theodore “Ted” Crommie, of Schenectady, who worked in the auto electric industry, was a wonderful storyteller, devoted to his family.

He died peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. He was 88.

Born on Aug. 12, 1937, in Cobleskill, he was the son of Mildred (née Rickard) and Charles Crommie.

Barry Schinnerer, along with his late wife, Terry, was a beloved Berne-Knox-Westerlo bus driver for more than 30 years.

Born on June 19, 1954, he died on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. He was 71.

MONTPELIER, Ind. — Wyatt Joe Hasinbiller dedicated his life to helping people with his wrecker service, his family wrote in a tribute.

He died unexpectedly at 11:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, in his home in rural Montpelier, Indiana, which is in Washington township. He was 52.

William “Bill” J. Casey of Rotterdam loved playing and coaching baseball and cheering on the Minnesota Twins.

He died at Albany Medical Center under Comfort Care on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, after battling cancer. He was 65 years old. 

ALTAMONT — Wayde G. Bush, who loved fishing and floating on the Mohawk, never said ‘no’ to someone who needed help.

He was born in Altamont on April 1, 1987 to Wayde and the late Monica Bush, and he died peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. He was 38.

GUILDERLAND — John Gilbert Wemple Jr., a social worker who served his community in many ways, found his greatest joy in his family.

He died peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. He was 92.

GUILDERLAND — Paul Ableman, a Korean War veteran with a gentle spirit, cherished his family above all else.

He died surrounded by the love of his family on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. He was 96. 

CONCORD, N.C. — Stephen Richards, a Navy pilot who loved to fly, also loved reading, music, and outdoor activities.

He died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina, where he lived. He was 66.

Dorothy Lee, who loved gardening and music, was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She died peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. She was 89.

Born Dorothy Alice Lawyer on April 4, 1936 in Schoharie to parents Howard and Ella Mae Lawyer, she was one of 11 children.

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