Louis Schultz

KNOX — “Louis Schultz was born in Niskayuna on March 24, 1966, to a tight-knit Colonie farming family in the plant-growing business,” his family wrote in a tribute. “Lou loved heights.

James Warner Ingleson

ALTAMONT — James “Jim” Warner Ingleson was “a man of unwavering faith and wisdom, profound love for his family, and a passion for music,” his family wrote in a tribute. “He went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 4, 2024 surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.” He was 76.

Adam C. Marrone

WESTERLO — Adam C. Marrone died “suddenly and too soon” on Friday, April 12, 2024, his family wrote in a tribute, adding that he was “59 years young.”

Born on June 21, 1964 in Catskill, New York, he was the son of the late Andrew and Anita (née Reno) Marrone Sr.

Eileen Myra (née Arnold) Clickman lived her entire life in the Hilltowns and was a pillar in many of its institutions from the Westerlo Reformed Church to the ladies’ auxiliary of the volunteer fire company.

She died peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Shaker Place in Albany. She was 95 years old.

Barbara Jane Girodias

Barbara Jane Girodias died peacefully at her family homestead on Sunday, April 28, 2024, surrounded by family. She was 94.

She was born on Sept. 16, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Lester and Grace (née Sand) Hearn. She lived on Long Island and graduated from Hempstead High School in 1947.

Dennis A. White, a loving husband and father of five, died on Friday, April 19, 2024. He was  77.
He was born in Niskayuna to Frank W. and Martha (née Sticht) White. He was the big brother to three sisters.

Gerald L. “Dick” Hempstead died on March 3, 2024.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024. at 11 a.m. at Knox Cemetery.

A reception will follow at the Berne fire house at 30 Canaday Hill Rd. in Berne.

Warren Francis ‘Mike’ Willsey

EAST BERNE — Warren Francis “Mike” Willsey lived most of his life — save for a stint in the Army Air Corps during World War II — on the farm in East Berne farm where he had deep roots and where he raised his own family. He loved the land and was key to guiding the Long Path through the Helderbergs.

WESTERLO — Nancy Wright, who lived in Westerlo for most of her life, died suddenly on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. She was 64.

The daughter of Julia and Kenneth Peck Sr., she was born on Nov. 3, 1959.

Duane Charles Kent

His family meant the world to Duane Charles Kent of Mobile, Alabama, a financial advisor who loved helping people.

He died peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2024, at The Retreat Hospice by Saad. He donated his body to the University of South Alabama Anatomical Gifts Program. He was 83.

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