ALTAMONT — Agatha Mairinger, of Altamont, who had a passion for the library, died on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany where she had worked as a nurse. She was 89.

She was born in Holland on Feb. 26, 1934 to the late Joannes Rinkel and Theodora Kooi.

Alicia M. Rizzo had a passion for teaching. She persevered as principal of Lynnwood Elementary School despite having cancer.

“A strong and fearless leader” is how her family describes her.

“A strong advocate for children and an exceptional educator” is how the Guilderland schools superintendent describes her.

Joan Mckeon, Guilderland

Mark Grimm, Guilderland

Bernie Fitzgerald, Guilderland

GUILDERLAND — Anita J. Behn, a lifelong learner who worked for a decade as administrator of the state museum, died peacefully at her McKownville home on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023. She was 85.
Born in Batavia, New York, she was the daughter of the late Abraham and Rose (née Barsuk) Davidovitz.

CM Fox Living Solutions LLC first proposed a 10-home development in September of last year.

ALTAMONT — An accomplished teacher and community contributor, Prudence “Prudy” Clemishire Ciaccio’s greatest love was for her family.

She died peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2023. She was 98 years old.