All Obituaries

Thomas “Tom” “Papa” Riston, passed away on November 6th, 2022 after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family.  Tom was born in Gloucester, MA on May 12th, 1947.  He was the son of Thomas Riston Jr. and Pauline (Lockwood) Riston, both of whom predeceased him.  He was also predeceased by his brother, Donald Riston. On May 28th, 1971 Tom married his beloved, Judy.  Tom and Judy created many memories while raising their children.  Tom...

Gary J. Boyt passed away of natural causes on Thursday, October 27, 2022 in Troy, NY. Born in Freedom, PA to John and Betty Mae Boyt, and spent most of his adult life in upstate NY. Recently retired, Gary enjoyed spending his time fishing on the Hudson River. He is predeceased by his parents and brother Randy, and is survived by his son, Jonathan (Michelle), grandchildren Tyler, Ava and Mikaela, and brother, Tracy.  The family appreciates the outpouring of love and support during this...

Hazel Hart Beebe, “Haze” passed away peacefully on Friday, June 10, 2022, at the age of 98, in Albany, NY.   Hazel was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania and moved to the LaFayette/Tully ,NY area during grade school.  Hazel was thrilled with the move because her parents promised there would be trees where they were moving.  After graduating from Tully Central High School, she attended and graduated from business school.  She married her high school...

Richard Metzler passed away August 2, 2022 at Saint Peters Hospital after a long battle with heart issues. He was 71.  He is survived by his mother Janet, oldest sister Patricia and husband Matthew, youngest sister Gail and husband Freddy, 2 nieces, Stephanie and Crystal and a nephew Christopher.  He is also survived by four children and was predeceased by his father Benjamin. Richard grew up and went to school in Cheshire CT, and then he moved to Bolton Landing NY in the early...

Athens- John S. Ostrander, Big "O", 58, of Athens, NY passed away May 27, 2022 at Albany Med from Cancer. John was born in Ilion, NY and leaves behind his loving mother Nadeen Annutto, his beloved wife Sallie Picker and the Picker family, his daughter and granddaughter Renee and Kayden, his son Harley and daughter Adena, his siblings Wade & Marcy, Lisa & George Youngs, Jason & Lori, Luke & Angela, and lots of relatives. John had great friends and neighbors who he...

Ruth Thompsen passed away due to heart surgery complications on April 4, 2022.  Even though a failing heart took her away from this world, her loving heart left a beacon of light for us all. Ruth is a beautiful musical soul that has touched so many.  She taught music, was a part of the Yankee Doodle Band and played in many bands throughout the years, as well as solo gigs.  Ruth, being spiritual person and a founding member of Unity Church in Albany, could naturally open up...

Guilderland- Leonard Friebel died on February 21, 2022.  Lenny was born in Schenectady on November 22, 1948, the son of the late Robert Friebel and Marjorie and “Bud” Geier.  He graduated from Guilderland High School, enlisted in the Navy, and after discharge worked at the Watervliet Arsenal.  Lenny was an active member of the Elks and supported all Veteran organizations.   He is survived by his children, Leonard II, Jessica Carlotti (Ryan), and Jeff...

Jacqueline Anne Warn Bowers, or as most of us knew her, Jackie, was born to John and Elma (Mickey) Warn on April 8, 1965 in Little Falls, NY.  She grew up in St Johnsville, NY attending the St. Johnsville School district, graduating in 1983.  She worked various jobs before going to college including Daniel Greens in Dolgeville, NY, Coleco in Amsteredam, NY and Helmont Mills in St. Johnsville, NY.  She attended Clinton Community College in Plattsburgh, NY and received her...

Joyce Gould (West), 66, formally of Cadillac, MI passed away on December 20, 2021, at Albany Medical Center, NY.  Joyce was born on November 4, 1955, in Detroit, MI to the late Dale Bradley West and Keturah Friday West Cantrell.  She was the youngest of five children, all of whom preceded her in death: Judith VerBerkmoes (West), Dale West, Janice Munson (West), and Julia Walker (West), her husband, Mike Gould and her mother and father-in-law, Elwood and Nellie Morris.  She is...

Joseph Peter Cittadino, 81, passed peacefully on December 20th 2021 at St. Peter's Hospital. He was native to Long Branch NJ, lived most of his life at the Jersey Shore, before retiring to Whitingham Vermont for the past 18 yrs. Known as Jersey Joe and The Gun Guy, he lived by his own constitution, loved his Country. Joe was a father of six, three boys  and three girls, a grandfather of 8 and a great grandfather. He is survived by his children Joseph, Anthony, Michael, Tracy,...