ALTAMONT — Robert Mitchell Rabbin, a respected systems engineer at General Electric who traveled the world, found his great joy in his family.

He died on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with prostate cancer. He was 67.

Born in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Dr. Jack and Florence Rabbin.

EAST BERNE — Carolyn J. (née Sisson) Haley was a soft-spoken, fun-loving woman devoted to her children and grandchildren.

“She was a kid at heart,” said her daughter, Sandra Willsey. “She just loved doing things with the kids and grandkids.”

ALTAMONT — Paul F. Forand, an educator at heart, taught in Guilderland schools for more than three decades and enjoyed outdoor adventures with children and grandchildren.

He died peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. He was 85.

Blanche L. Tubbs

KNOX  — Blanche L. Tubbs, who worked hard to take care of her family, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. She was 95.

She was born on April 28, 1929, the daughter of the late Elmer and Goldie Taber Finch. For 50 years, she was the beloved wife of the late Leonard Tubbs.

RENSSELAERVILLE — John Martin “Jack” Kudlack Jr., who served as an Army medic in Vietnam and then worked as a nurse and police officer, always helped other people.

He died on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.

“Carol M. Fike, after a long struggle with many health issues, entered into Eternal Life on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024,” her family wrote in a tribute. She was 82 years old.

GALLUPVILLE — Helen A. Funck, a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was active in her Gallupville church and community.

She died peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, Dec. 22, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam. She was 99.

IN MEMORIAM

Albert F. Spawn

4/25/25-12/27/05
 

I know our journey together

Hasn’t ended yet,

I try to patiently wait

And be careful not to fret!
 

I’m looking forward to the day

That will be so grand,

When I can reach out to you

Robert L. “Bob” Marx, who served in the Air Force and had a career at General Electric, was a gifted athlete and talented woodworker.

He died peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at the blessed age of 93.

Carmella Reno

WESTERLO – Carmella “Camille” Reno, who loved traveling and being with her family, died peacefully on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born on June 28, 1936 in Brooklyn, the daughter of Peter and Mary Puelo Cavalcante.

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