John Edward Pieck

ALTAMONT — John Pieck, who taught by example and had an unending love for his family, died on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2026, following an unexpected illness. He was 78.

David D. Sullivan Sr.

WESTMERE — David D. Sullivan Sr., a volunteer firefighter who carried on his father’s printing business, loved to vacation with his family on the Jersey Shore.

 Affectionately known to many as “Dave” and “Sully,” he died peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, at Baptist Health Center. He was 75.

Robert Allan Sholtes

ALTAMONT — Robert Allan “Al” Sholtes, an Army veteran and longtime Guilderland English teacher and coach, died at his home in Altamont on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. He was 93.

Albert F. Spawn

(4/25/25-12/27/05)
As I let out a little sigh,
It’s hard to believe that 20 years have gone by!
I imagine you’re probably looking down from Heaven above.
I am thankful that God connects us this way,
letting you feel my love.
You traveled on ahead of me,
leaving behind a growing family.

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