Michael Teal Sr.

Michael Teal Sr.

SCHOHARIE COUNTY — Michael Teal Sr. of Richmondville, who was dedicated to his family, died peacefully on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. He was 65.

Born on May 12, 1959, he was a cherished son of the late Clarence and Marie Teal.

Sandra Ann Mary Hunt Hawrylchak

ALTAMONT — Sandra Ann Mary Hunt Hawrylchak, a mother of five, had a love of discovery evident in her work as a researcher and archivist and in her outdoor and homemaking pursuits.

She died peacefully at home shortly before midnight on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. She was 76.

Robert Mitchell Rabbin

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.

Carolyn J. Haley

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.”

Paul F. Forand

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

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.

John Martin ‘Jack’ Kudlack Jr.

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

“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.

Helen A. Funck

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.

Albert F. Spawn In Memoriam

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

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