Memorial Service Porter E. Bidleman

Porter E. Bidleman was a frequent walker at the Altamont fairgrounds.

ALTAMONT — A 3 p.m. memorial service will be held at the Reid Northrup Memorial Stage in the grove at the Altamont fairgrounds on Sunday, May 2, to celebrate and remember the life of Porter E. Bidleman.

He died on Nov. 24, 2020 at the age of 94.

Friends and family may gather prior to the service from 2 to 3 p.m. and following the service until 4:30 p.m.

Parking will be available at Gate 3 off Brandle Road as well as parking for people with handicaps.  You may wish to bring a lawn chair.

If the weather is inclement, the service will be held in a building.

Please remember social distancing and masks.

More Obituaries

  • GUILDERLAND — Randall J. “Randy” Crounse, a skilled mechanic who loved to hunt and fish, died peacefully on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in the company of his loving family. He was 84

  • RENSSELAERVILLE — John Mormile, a teacher and school administrator, was active in community affairs. He died Sunday, March 1, 2026, at his home in Potter Hollow. He was 81.

    He was born on Nov. 24, 1944, in Troy, to parents Antionette (née Martino) and Frank Mormile.   

  • Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. — Manuel “Moe” James Mosbey, a Korean War veteran, loved playing the saxophone and was always ready to help others.

    “He went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026,” his family wrote in a tribute. He was 94.

The Altamont Enterprise is focused on hyper-local, high-quality journalism. We produce free election guides, curate readers' opinion pieces, and engage with important local issues. Subscriptions open full access to our work and make it possible.