Howes Cave – Fred Wood, of Caverns Road, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Albany Medical Center. Fred was born 75 years ago on December 21, 1945 in Schoharie to Satina (Williams) and Melvin Henry Wood.  He attended and graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1965 and went on to a 30-year career as a machinist with General Electric.  Fred was a lifetime member of the Middleburgh Volunteer Fire Department and loved collecting model John Deere tractors and...

Madeline McNeill, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at the Palatine Nursing Home where she had been receiving care. Madeline was born at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady on July 3, 1937 to Lottie (Rorick) and Harley Lawyer. She was married to Martin McNeill for over 60 years before his predeceasing her last year and devoted herself to caring for their home while living in Middleburgh, North Blenheim, Montana and most recently Schoharie before moving into the Palatine...

Middleburgh – William Valls, of State Route 145, found peace on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in Albany.   Bill was born 75 years ago on May 10, 1945 in the Bronx, to Sylvia (Schott) and Cornelius Valls.  Following graduation from Taft High School in 1964, Bill was drafted into the Army and served with the First Cav. Division 2nd and 7th from 1965-1967 during Vietnam.  For his bravery, Bill was awarded the Bronze Star of Valor, two Purple Hearts...

On Friday, February 5, 2021, Patricia Sherwood "Pat" Wargo, at the age of 92, finished the last chapter, set down her reading glasses and gently closed the cover on the book of her long and exceptional life. Everyone has some facet of their life that reflects their light to the world around them. But once in a while, you chance to encounter that rare, multifaceted gem who shines brightly in many directions at once.  Pat was a brilliant example of one...

Rose Buschynski Warner, 92, of Edgewater, Florida, died Feb. 3, 2021, at home after a brief illness.  She grew up in Schoharie County, New York, and was the valedictorian of Middleburgh High School. After a year of secretarial school in Rhode Island, she married her high-school sweetheart, Charles Jacob Warner.  They were married for 69 years before his death in 2015. Her husband was a pastor in the Troy (NY) Conference of the United Methodist Church, where he served churches in...

Fultonham- Victoria B. Bouck passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.   Victoria was born 53 years ago on December 18, 1967 and attended Middleburgh Central School up to the eighth grade, when she was diagnosed with kidney disease.  At the age of seventeen, Victoria received her first kidney transplant and spent much of her life on dialysis but always remained happy and strong.   Her love of cats, reading and spending time with her family brought...

It’s never easy when a loved one comes to the end of their life, but when 91 years of life have been filled with love, laughter, memories and sharing, it is reason to smile and give thanks to God for the gift of sharing their life.   Delores M. Calderone found peace on Monday, February 1, 2021 and will join all of her loved ones who have gone to Heaven before her, including her parents: Mary (Mechalski) and Joseph Rusin; her first husband: Frank Ingenito and her second husband:...

Middleburgh – Marilyn Hellijas, of Dolen Lane found eternal peace on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at her home, in the loving care of her family. Marilyn was born 75 years ago on February 28, 1945 in Amityville to Mildred (England) and Kenneth Sheerer, who both predeceased her.  Marilyn worked for many years at Cobleskill-Richmondville as a School bus aide before retiring 13 years ago.  She loved collecting things and eagerly looked forward to attending local auctions in search...

Life becomes so much better when we sweep a little sunshine into the dark corners and that is exactly what Louise Rhinehart succeeded in doing from her first day on March 31, 1938 and every single day after, until finding her eternal peace on Friday, January 29, 2021, when she was embraced by her angels in Heaven, who include her parents, her first husband Richard Bailey and her beloved son Sean Bailey and many others.   It has been said that anyone can be a mother, but it takes a...

Middleburgh – Elizabeth J. Wood went home to be with her Lord in Heaven on Thursday, January 21, 2021 from the loving care of her family. Elizabeth was born 102 years ago, on March 4, 1918 in Windham, to Lydia (Cleveland) and Harry Lobdell. Elizabeth was the perfect farmer’s wife, often saying that she started milking cows at 9 years old.  She was also devoted to loving and caring for her family. She enjoyed crocheting, tending to the beautiful flowers in her garden and...