Alice Marie Zach was born in Middleburgh on April 9, 1926, a daughter of Howard and Velma (Wainwright) Wood and passed away on September 7, 2023.   Alice was a lifetime lover of horses, dogs and particularly her flowers. She enjoyed gardening, doing cross stitch, puzzles and bowling.   As a military wife packing up the family and moving every 3 years was a normal way of life. Tours in Florida and England being her favorites. The family settled down when Bob retired...

John J. Vassak, Jr., of Stone Store Road, died peacefully at home on Saturday, August 26, 2023 in the loving care of family and friends.   John was born 82 years ago on January 9, 1941 in the Town of Kent, NY to Lulu (Ingersoll) and John J. Vassak, Sr.  John loved telling stories of his days as a truck driver. He drove for many different companies through the years, including Local # 456 in Elmsford, earning the respect and friendship of many.   John enjoyed playing his...

Kevin Randolph Fuller, 74, of Middleburgh, passed away on August 17, 2023 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 18, 1949, in Stamford, NY and as a young boy, he was raised in Hobart, NY with the help of his maternal grandparents, Harry and Carolina Muzquiz Dunham. After his mother and adoptive father, Barnett Fuller married in 1955, North Blenheim, NY became his home. Along with his mother, Josie, his aunts Amparo Dunham Coons and Esther Dunham Caulkins...

Mom, aka, Marilyn Claire Russell, was a hoot!  Throughout her life, she was known for the smile on her face, and a constant song in her heart.  Even though she could not begin to carry a tune, she ignored us all and sang her heart out ... loudly, right up until just before she went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  She was never embarrassed and sang in front of anyone, anywhere, at any time.  Mom was always up for doing something fun, whether dancing,...

George A Stuber, Sr. left our presence here in this life on August 8, 2023 and entered his eternal home in Heaven. George was born in Bergenfield, NJ on January 13, 1941. His parents and 8 of his 11 siblings predeceased him. He leaves his loving wife of 44 years: Marie Stuber; along with his children: Shawn Stuber, Sheri Faircloth (Stuber), Wayne (Elsie) Stuber, George Stuber Jr, and Donnalee Sawka. He also leaves behind 15 beloved grandchildren: Warren, Serenity, Preston, Cassidy, Simon,...

Walter F. "Walt" Hummel, 85, of Queensbury NY, has reunited with his wife on August 6, 2023.   He was born August 21, 1937 in Johnstown, PA. to Mary Louise (Whatmore) and Walter Charles Hummel. Walt joined the Navy at the age of 17 and served on many ships and at many duty stations over his 20-year Naval career, retiring as a Quartermaster 1st Class in 1973. He made his final duty station in Norfolk VA his home with his wife Joan and started his family after his...

Joan Taylor Coons, 89, of Middleburgh passed away peacefully on August 4, 2023 surrounded by her family. Joan was born April 14, 1934 in Queens NY and moved to Middleburgh in her childhood years. She married the love of her life, Leonard R Coons Jr. on January 10, 1958. Together they raised three children and opened Lenny’s Tire Service in 1967.  In 1972 she opened her ceramic shop, JC’s Gift Shop and taught ceramic classes until August of 2011. She loved going to bingo,...

Joseph A. Polak, of Gorge Road, died peacefully at home on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Joe was born in Schoharie, 79 years ago, on December 24, 1943 to Frances J. (Smolarski) and John A. Polak.  He graduated from Schoharie Central School and attended SUNY Cobleskill, with his brother Jerry, before enlisting in the United States Navy, serving from 1963-1967. Joe's life was the open road.  He worked first with Chemical Leiman in Albany, before going to work with TM Morley out of...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Robert James Comas on July 8, 2023.   Robert was born on October 14, 1970 to JoAnn and John Comas and was raised in Livingstonville, NY with his four siblings. As a young man, he moved to Long Island where he lived and worked for 10 years, later returning to Livingstonville, where he worked as an independent contractor.   Robert was caring and loving, with a witty sense of humor and a deep devotion to his family....

George Robert Clark, 81, of Gilboa, NY passed away peacefully in his home on Friday July 7, 2023.  George was born on June 29, 1942 in Gilboa, a son of Floyd L Clark and Vernetta (Finkle) Clark.    George was a Veteran of the U.S Army before starting his working career as a logger working in the woods with his father and then spent most of his career as a truck driver.  Later in life he became a heavy machine operator, as well as spending many years working on race...