Lois Evelyn Cleaver Schenck, 95, peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord on Friday, December 2, 2022. She was born December. 5, 1926 in Palestine, IL, the daughter of the late Rev. George Roland Cleaver and Zeta Clarice Johnson Cleaver.   Before her marriage, she traveled and sang with Pansy Ficklin Richardson Saunders in revival services, and also assisted the Salvation Army and conducted vacation Bible schools. Lois married Maurice Elmer Schenck in 1950 and together they...

The same peace and love that comes with Christmas surrounded Francis W. Masterson, Jr. on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, as he passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.   Frank was born 84 years ago on July 8, 1938 in Albany, to Meleese (Mulberry) and Francis W. Masterson, Sr.  He graduated from Schoharie Central School in 1958 and from SUNY Cobleskill in 1959, before joining the United States Navy the same year to become a Fleet Marine Force (FMC) Navy...

Heaven gained a beautiful soul on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 when Mary Bracci Bowen, of State Route 10, Summit found eternal peace in the warmth and comfort of her home. She was born on September 28, 1940 in Brooklyn to Catherine (Elbert) and Umberto Bracci.  Mary moved to Summit, NY in 1971 and in 1972 she was the first woman in Schoharie County to complete the Essentials of Firemanship School. Mary served as a fireman for 35 years and helped form the Summit Rescue Squad. Mary drove...

Robert E. Stumpf, of Huntersland Road, died Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Cooperstown Center, where he was receiving care. Bob, or “Stumpy” as he was known to colleagues, was born 69 years ago, on June 15, 1953 in Meadowbrook, NY to Rose (Johnson) and William J. Stumpf, Sr.  He attended Middleburgh School and worked for the Schoharie County Highway Department for 37 years before retiring.  “Stumpy” could be heard across the airwaves of the scanner and you...

Carol A. Buschynski, of Middleburgh, found eternal peace on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 in the comfort of her home.  She will be missed and loved forever by her family.  In keeping with Carol’s wishes, there will be no services. Coltrain Funeral Home, LLC of Middleburgh is honored to be caring for Carol and her family.

Helen H. Armlin, of Hanson Crossing Road, died peacefully Saturday, November 5, 2022 in the loving care of her family. Helen was born 91 years ago on September 13, 1931 in Brooklyn and graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1949.  She received her degree in Pediatric Nursing from Foundling Hospital and worked for a year, before leaving to raise her family. Helen loved tending to her gardens, boating on Indian Lake and all of the day-to-day work that came along with loving her...

Kenneth Hulbert, of Ecker Hollow Road died peacefully on Monday, October 24, 2022.         ...

Theodore L. Zitzmann Jr., age 93 of Middletown, NY passed away peacefully at home on October 19, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Queens, NY to May (Ludemann) and Theodore L. Zitzmann Sr. He was baptized at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Woodhaven NY and confirmed there as well in 1943. He was an only child but had many aunts, uncles, cousins and childhood friends that he maintained relationships with their entire lives.  Ted graduated from Franklin K....

Harry M. Amendola, III of State Route 30, died peacefully at home on Sunday, October 16, 2022, surrounded by the loving embrace and care of his wife, daughters and his niece Riva Richards. Harry was born 82 years ago on February 3, 1940 in Albany to Stella (Bell) and Harry M. Amendola, II , later serving in the United States Army Reserve for 6 years.  He owned Amendola Nursery on Long Island for many years before moving to Middleburgh in 1970 and operating Harry M. Amendola, Excavating...

Edward Stephen Bugash Jr. of Tenafly New Jersey and Jefferson North Blenheim) New York, passed away on October 15th 2022, at the age of 68.   Edward was born on April 15th, 1954, to Edward S. Bugash Sr. and Beatrice M. (Fleiss) Bugash of Haworth New Jersey.   Eddy graduated from Northern Valley High School in Demarest in 1973.   As the owner of a very successful Dairy Queen in Bergenfield, New Jersey, he earned a fond place in the hearts and memories of many people in...