Breakabeen – Joseph W. Maxwell, 62, of Clauverwie, died unexpectedly on February 24, 2020 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Joe was born on May 16, 1957 in Catskill to Elizabeth (Castle) and Harold Maxwell.  A “Jack of All Trades,” Joe worked in construction, plumbing and truck driving, as well as at Shaul Farms in Fultonham.  Nothing brought him greater pleasure than being in the outdoors, fishing and camping.  He also never missed a moment to run his...

Town of Florida - Donald “Skip” McPhee, 79, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2020 at his home. He was predeceased last June by his wife Jane. They shared 57 years together. Born in New York City, New York on March 11, 1940. He was the oldest son of Thomas and Wilhelmina (Block) McPhee of Red Hook, New York. He attended Red Hook Central School where he was a football star. He joined the United States Navy in 1957 and upon his honorable discharge from the Navy he worked at...

Middleburgh – The epitome of a lady to the end, Marion E. Zach, 97, found Heavenly peace on Monday, February 17, 2020.  Born on November 20, 1922 at home in Middleburgh to Velma (Wainwright) and Howard Wood, she attended and graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1940.  Never one to sit idle, Marion worked at the Middleburgh Diner for 11 years and as a Postal Clerk at the Middleburgh Post Office for many years. She was a member of the Middleburgh United Methodist...

Middleburgh & Chittenango - William J. Andrew (Bill), 62 of Jill Street, passed unexpectedly, Thursday, February 6, 2020 at St. Joseph’s hospital in Syracuse.  Bill was born on March 22, 1957 in Stamford, NY. The son of the late, Helene (Stevenson) Farrell and Dr. Basil W. Andrew. He graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1975.  He received a Bachelor of Arts from Empire State College in 2006 and a Masters of Social Work from the University at Albany in 2008. Bill...

Middleburgh – Marian J. Del Giorno passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Born on September 9, 1933 to Edna (Shelmandine) and Otis Lawyer on the family farm in Breakabeen, she grew up with her siblings and graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1950. Though life would take her to many locations, Marian always remained a member of the Breakabeen Grange, participated in the annual Old Home Day Celebrations for many years and she attended the Breakabeen...

Middleburgh – Charlotte (Christman) Chichester, 92, passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 with her family by her side. Born on January 3, 1928, Charlotte grew up with her 13 siblings and attended school in Cobleskill.  Throughout her life, Charlotte worked at the Middleburgh Newsroom, the A&S Diner, Saw Mill Joe’s and Joe’s Bar & Grill.  In retirement, Charlotte loved to be with friends, playing cards and enjoying...

Esperance - William "Bill" James Connors, born on June 11, 1961, left us too soon on January 28, 2020 and a new Rockstar was inducted into Heaven's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  Bill's first love was his son, Liam John Connors. His second love was music, beginning with his trumpet in high school and ending with his beloved rock band, VonRudder. Bill grew up in Middleburgh, the first-born son followed by his three sisters and will forever be remembered for his love of...

Middleburgh – Esther Wilma Smith, 93, of River Street and most recently Henderson, NC, died on Sunday, January 26, 2020 in the comfort of her home in Henderson. Esther was born on June 3, 1926 at home in Livingstonville to Alids (Watson) and DeForest Rivenburgh.  She graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1945 and went on to attend the Royal Academy of Beauty Culture in Schenectady.  In 1946 she opened Duchess Beauty Salon in Livingstonville, eventually relocating to...

Middleburgh – Having just said her goodbyes to her beloved husband Charlie, who predeceased her a week earlier, Joyce E. Slater, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, January 20, 2020 at the Holiday at the Atrium in Glenville. Born in Schenectady on July 22, 1940 to the late Grace (Ferguson) and Edward Teller, Joyce graduated from Schoharie Central School in 1958 and soon after fell in love with a dashing young Army Veteran from Middleburgh.  She and Charles W. Slater were...

Middleburgh - Quiet, warm, unassuming, yet strong-willed with an unwavering faith, Margaret Ann “Peggy” Earls Horsman, 85, was welcomed to Heaven on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Born in Albany on September 8, 1934 to Marguerite (Meier) and Raymond W. Earls. Peggy grew up in Middleburgh on the family’s dairy and sheep farm on Route 145. She graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1952 and the Albany Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1957.  Peggy’s...