Applebee Funeral Home

03/14/2026

Virginia E. Bredderman

Ginny Bredderman, 84, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at home with her husband by her side.

Ginny was born in Queens, NY, on September 7, 1941 to Don and Emily Tortora Ross. She earned her undergraduate degree from Russell Sage College and her Masters Degree in Counseling from Cornell University. She went on to teach Science at Cortland Junior High School before marrying the love of her life Ted Bredderman with whom she was married for 60 years. Once she became a mother, Ginny stayed home to devote herself to caring for their four children Dave, Kathy, Julie (Phil), and Mike (Danielle). Ginny was cherished by her grandchildren Julien, Azalea and Frankie who brought her so much joy in her later years. She is also survived by her beloved brother Ron Ross (Karolyn), and several nieces and nephews.

Ginny was known in the community for having invented a clever school related product. Created initially just for her daughter, the Locker Ladder quickly grew in popularity, positively impacting well over a hundred thousand students over her 20 years in business. In her spare time, Ginny enjoyed tennis, ping pong and volleyball with friends. An avid hiker, she loved to explore nature, often pausing to capture the beauty of God’s creation through photography. She found great delight in reading the Bible and enjoyed discussing scripture with whomever might also be interested, especially her regular bible study groups. She was dedicated to prayer on behalf of family, friends and the community.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00am, Friday, March 20, 2026, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 35 Adams Place, Delmar. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery Glenmont.

Contributions in Ginny's memory may be made to Catholic Relief Services, www.crs.org.

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03/10/2026

Marguerite M. Crane

Marguerite Jane Mickley Crane died peacefully March 9, 2026, at the Home of the Good Shepherd, Saratoga Springs, a home she loved and where she was loved.

She was born February 24, 1930, in Chambersburg, PA, and grew up in Cashtown, PA, where her family owned and operated an apple orchard and a gas station at the bottom of a mountain.

She is survived by her sister, Suzanne Mickley Youngblood; three children, Carol Kendall Day, Diane Kendall Stevens (Gregory), and Richard Kendall (Antoinette Russo); five grandchildren, Samantha Stevens Toma (Ghazwan), Daniel Stevens (Jolyane Lepine), Jeremy Stevens (Cristina Iacovissi), Susan Day, and Caroline Day; ten great grandchildren, Emma, Nathan, Mary, Lucy, and Nadia Toma, Oliver, Charles, and Henry Stevens, and Evelyn and Dante Stevens.

She was predeceased by her husband and fellow dog-lover, James W. Crane, in 2008.

Marguerite graduated valedictorian at Gettysburg High School and was named to Phi Beta Kappa at Gettysburg College, where she played the glockenspiel in the band and played on the varsity basketball team.

Marguerite played the organ at a Lutheran Church near Cashtown and was the waterfront director at a Lutheran summer camp. She trained for the Olympics in swimming but chose instead to raise a family and teach biology and special education, a profession she loved, in Wilmington, DE, and in Newark City Schools, OH.

She was an avid learner and a good friend, and like her mother, she had a compassionate and patient heart. She was a woman of great faith who taught her children to pray from a young age and to be kind to all.

Visitation hours will be held on Friday, March 13 beginning at 10 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 85 Elm Ave., Delmar, followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Flohr’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, McKnightstown, PA. The family thanks you for your love and support, especially from the staff and residents at the Home of the Good Shepherd.

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03/10/2026

Colin S. Izzard

Colin Izzard passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at his residence with his family by his side.

Colin was born in Crowborough, Sussex England. He studied Biological Science at Cambridge University where he earned a PhD. At age twenty seven he joined a team of scientists studying cell motility at SUNY Albany. He became a member of the Marine Biology Laboratory in Woods Hole Ma and was Direcor of Optical Microscopy and Imaging in the Biological Scennes (OMI) for over twenty years. He wrote a "citation classic" on cell movement as a full professor at SUNY Albany.

Colin loved classical music and enjoyed concerts at S**C. His sport was rugby in his youth. The loves of this life were Sally, his wife of fifty six years and research partner. His son, Colin and daughter in law, Elann. His adored granddaughter Teah and grandson who bears his grandfathers name as his middle, Ewan Colin Izzard.

The family will receive visitors on Monday, March 16, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00pm at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave. Delmar.

In place of flowers please send contributions in his name to the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole Ma, www.mbl.edu, or to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org/en.

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03/07/2026

John "Jack" Colonna

Jack Colonna passed away peacefully at his residence Saturday, February 28, 2026. Born in Albany, NY he was the son of the late Victor and Claire Kowalik Colonna.

Jack was a contractor working in rehab construction for several years before retiring.

Brother of Suzi Colonna DePalma of Rockville, MD. He is also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are private.

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03/07/2026

Caryl Silber

Caryl Silber passed away Monday, February 23, 2026. She is the daughter of the late Albert J. and Fredericka Pauley Silber and a life-long resident of Elsmere.

Services were private and burial was in the family plot in Bethlehem Cemetery in Delmar

Donations in Caryl's memory may be made to the Shriner's Children's Hospital, www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/locations/new-england

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03/06/2026

Paul H. Rydberg

Paul H. Rydberg, 77, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Born on November 17, 1948, in Albany, Paul was the son of the late Carl and Georgia (Davis) Rydberg. An Air Force veteran, he honorably served his country from 1968 to 1969. For over 40 years, Paul worked as a mechanic for National Grid. Known as the neighborhood mechanic, he was always tinkering and fixing things, reflecting his lifelong passion for working with his hands.

Paul was a devoted husband to Linda F. (Cioffi) Rydberg and a loving father to his four sons: Paul, Michael, Thomas (Jennifer), and Matthew (Kassey). He was also a cherished brother to George Rydberg (Jill) and a proud grandfather to Thomas Rydberg, Jr.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 14 at 10:00 am at Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. A procession to the cemetery will form at 9:15 am Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.

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03/06/2026

Thank you to the incredible women of the Bethlehem Chamber for joining us this morning for the Women’s Networking Meeting at Applebee Funeral Home.

It was a pleasure to host this group of business owners, leaders, and professionals who are helping shape and strengthen our community every day. With International Women’s Day this weekend, it felt especially meaningful to spend the morning connecting with women whose work and leadership make such a difference.

03/04/2026

Alice Hamill

Alice Hamill, age 92, passed peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse NY, surrounded by family on January 2, 2026, following a brief illness.

Born in Albany NY, Alice graduated with honors from Vincentian Institute and Albany Business College. She met her husband of 60 years, Thomas Hamill, while in college and they eventually settled in Delmar, NY where they enjoyed raising their five children.

Alice was a sharp thinker, conversationalist and active in many local organizations including Bridge and Gourmet Clubs, the Welcome Wagon and Progress Club. She was a parishioner of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Delmar, NY where she and her family attended faithfully. Alice was an avid reader, lover of music and politics. She and Tom made many dear friends and together they enjoyed a full life.

Always a passionate supporter and volunteer of the Democratic party, she went on to serve as a Legislative Assistant for the NYS Assembly where she authored an amendment to retirement and social security laws which were signed into law by then Governor Mario Cuomo in 1986.

After retiring she and Tom enjoyed taking trips to Florida, Hawaii, Greece, Ireland and Cape Cod. As a grandmother she took great pride in her 11 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and enjoyed following their academic, theatrical, athletic and professional lives.

Alice led an active life to the end. Her last years were spent at an active senior living community, The Nottingham, in Jamesville, NY. Alice continued to pursue her interests and enjoy new friends who appreciated her enthusiasm, activism and wit.

Alice is predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Alice (Dempsy) Foudy, her sisters Margaret Foudy and Esther Foudy Roberts, her husband Thomas J. Hamill, daughter Lisa Brennan (husband Jim), her son Michael T Hamill and granddaughter Katie Burns. She will be greatly missed by daughters Susan Hamill and Nancy Fullerton (husband John) and son Thomas P Hamill (wife Laura) and her many grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 35 Adams Pl., Delmar on Saturday, May 30 beginning at 10:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Heart Association.

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02/27/2026

Henry C. Weisheit, Jr.

At age 82, Henry C. Weisheit, Jr. passed away peacefully at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home on February 26, 2026 after a long 5-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Henry was a lifelong resident of Selkirk and was the eldest son of Henry Sr, a local veterinarian and Edna Patterson Weisheit. His parents pre-deceased him.

Known to his friends and family as “Hank”, he was a graduate of Albany Academy, SUNY Cobleskill and Cornell University. He subsequently worked for the IRS for 34 years as a compliance officer. He received many commendations from the customers that he served during that time.

Hank spent his leisure time as a devoted pet parent to cats Mitzi, Trixie and Shadow. He was the proud uncle to David Olenick, Lianne (Jason) Lohraseb and Matthew Weisheit. He faithfully attended school concerts and sporting events. He often would accompany them to River Rats and Valley Cats games.

Hank was a faithful member of the First Reformed Church of Bethlehem where he served on the Consistory and many committees.

Hank is survived by his sister Dianne (Lou) Olenick of New York City, his brother Robert (Deborah) Weisheit of Selkirk and his sister Kathy (Jerre) Griffin of San Antonio. He is also survived by step-nephews Ian and Max Griffin of Texas.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the First Reformed Church of Bethlehem at 11 a.m. followed by interment at the Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will precede the funeral from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in the memory of Henry C. Weisheit, Jr. to the First Reformed Church of Bethlehem, 38 Church Rd., Selkirk, NY 12158 or the Hudson-Mohawk Humane Society.

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02/19/2026

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02/18/2026

Helen K. Murphy

Helen K. Murphy, 79, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Albany Medical Center Hospital, surrounded by her loving family after a battle with cancer.

She was born on March 8, 1946, in Albany, the daughter of the late Ralph E. and Blanche (Finch) Kulzer. Helen was a proud graduate of Our Lady Of Angels Grade School, Clayton A. Bouton Junior Senior High School, and the Albany Medical Center School of Nursing. She furthered her education by earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Russell Sage College.

Helen’s professional journey began as a registered nurse at Albany Medical Center, where she served from 1967 until 1989. Her commitment to patient care and nursing excellence paved the way for her to become the owner of Northeast Nursing Staff Service LLC, which she operated from 1990 to 2015. Throughout her career, Helen was admired not only for her professional skills but also for her empathy and compassion, which made a lasting impact on those she cared for.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Helen was deeply involved in her community. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Peter Gansevoort Chapter, and served as an Eucharistic minister at St. Mary’s Church. Her volunteer work with the Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless allowed her to give back while connecting with those in need.

Helen's passions extended well beyond her professional life. She loved knitting, making hats for cancer patients, was an avid reader and enjoyed playing Scrabble, often engaging in friendly competition with her loved ones. She especially relished her lifetime Scrabble rivalry with her brother Dan. Helen had a deep love for music, appreciating a wide range of genres from Irish tunes to Janis Joplin. She found joy in movies, with favorites such as "Dirty Dancing" and "The Big Chill" which reflected her vibrant spirit. Gardening and expressing her creativity through various artistic endeavors were also among her cherished hobbies. She spent many wonderful hours painting with her granddaughter Rosemary.

She loved gathering her family and friends at the Berlin Mountains Fish & Game Club. The Kulzer Family Christmas Party was a highlight of every holiday season – she enjoyed time with her beloved cousins and sharing her traditional Leberklasse. She will always be remembered as the reigning Punkintown Princess.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Brian M. Murphy; her sons Kyran and Kevin (Audrey); her daughter Meaghan (Nicholas Faso); and her beloved grandchildren Joseph Kevin Murphy, Rosemary Jane Faso, and Magdalena Grace Faso. Helen is also survived by her brothers Daniel and Gregory Kulzer.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 20 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave, Delmar. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February 21 at 10:00 AM at Historic St. Mary's Church on Capitol Hill, corner of Pine and Lodge Sts., Albany. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery, Delmar.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless, 176 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12210.

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02/18/2026

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If you have questions about our cremation services, natural earth burials, casket burials, natural organic reduction, or other environmentally conscious options, we are here to help. Leave a comment below or call 518-439-2715 today and speak to Tom Pratt or Jay Rutski, Funeral Directors & Co-Owners.