Evelyn I. Taylor

GUILDERLAND — “In the early hours of December 28, after a holiday filled with family, friends, and celebration, Evelyn Irene Taylor passed away peacefully with her family at her side,” her family wrote in a tribute. She was 98.

Charles E. Houghtaling Jr.

FEURA BUSH — Charles E. “Charley” Houghtaling Jr., who chaired the Albany County Legislature for 15 years, served during the Korean Conflict, was a lifetime member of the Onesquethaw Volunteer Fire Department, and, with his wife, Ann, owned and operated Houghtaling’s Market for decades.

Susan E. Brooks

Susan E. Brooks, longtime resident of Princetown, died peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Hudson Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was 77.

Tara Marjorie Pitcher 

“With extreme heavy hearts we announce the passing of our cherished Tara Marjorie (née Foster) Pitcher on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025,” her family wrote in a tribute. “Though she fought harder than most knew, Tara has finally found peace. May God rest her soul.

Toddeen M. Saba

VOORHEESVILLE — Toddeen “Tina” M. Saba, devoted wife of 67 years, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died peacefully on Friday, Nov. 28. She was 89.

Clarence Truesdell

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 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.

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