Middleburgh – Howard Roger Bartholomew, 74, of River Street, died on Tuesday evening at Albany Medical Center from complications of declining health.  Born on September 1, 1943, in Cobleskill, Howard grew up in Howes Cave, Schoharie, and Middleburgh, graduating from Middleburgh Central School in 1961.  He was a tour guide at Secret Caverns in Howes Cave for 7 years during high school and after attending Union College, graduated with a degree in European History in...

Middleburgh – Robert “Bob” A. Winters, 94, died Sunday, April 15, 2018 at his beloved mountaintop home.   Bob was born in Elizabeth, NJ on May 24, 1923 to Bertha (Weber) and Arthur Winters.  Stationed in France and Germany, Bob proudly served from 1943-1946 in the United States Army during World War II.   Bob then began his career as a machinist for the Singer Sewing Machine Company until retiring in 1981.  He enjoyed...

Middleburgh – Shirley K. Rivenburgh, 89, of Railroad Avenue, died Sunday, April 15, 2018 at the Schenectady Center for Nursing and Rehab following declining health.   Shirley was born in Middleburgh on June 8, 1928 to Edna (Finch) and Bradford Rivenburgh.  She attended and graduated from Middleburgh Central School and then worked as an executive secretary at the former Empire Insurance in Middleburgh before moving to...

Middleburgh – Framaja “Freya” W. Karsch (Bisschop) died April 1, 2018 in the warmth of her home and generously gifted herself to Albany Medical College. Freya was very active in the Westchester – Putnam Council of Boy Scouts of America while raising her family, before moving to Schoharie County.  Talented in many ways, Freya loved working in her flower and vegetable gardens, reading books in quiet time and she entertaining family and friends.  Her...

North Blenheim – Luigina “Gina” Milone, 100, formerly of North Blenheim, found the peace of Heaven on March 21, 2018. Gina was born on May 8, 1917 in Brooklyn, New York to Josephina (Ternullo) and Pietro Rossi. She was married to her beloved husband, Sebastiano Milone from 1950 until his death in 2001 and worked as a skilled seamstress until she retired to North Blenheim in 1973, where she worked at Audio Sears in Stamford.  Her greatest job was...

Middleburgh- Joseph Conneely, 77, of Route 145, died Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam. Joe was born on July 29, 1940 to Margaret (Kane) and John Conneely in Renvyle, County Galway, Ireland. He worked for many years as an electrical engineer in New York City with Arco Management, before retiring. Joe loved visiting his family, traveling to his beloved Ireland and he passionately attended Gaelic football every year in East...

Broome Center - Pauline Remec Moltzen passed away peacefully at the age of 101 on March 19, 2018.  Born in Elmhurst, Illinois on November 11, 1916, Pauline was the daughter of Anton and Frances (Brecelj) Remec. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years Joseph A. Moltzen and by her brother Adolph Remec. She is survived by her daughter: Kathleen Moltzen of Middleburgh; her son: Joseph (Faith) Moltzen of Guilderld; four grandchildren: Paula (Walter)...

Gilboa - Anna Nora Smith Thorpe, age 84, formerly of Burnt Hills NY passed away peacefully on Friday, March 16, 2018, at Ellis Hospital. She was the beloved wife of 64 years to William D. Thorpe who predeceased her by 23 days. Ann was the proud mother of three: Sharon Thorpe Kourtz, Nancy Thorpe Kelley, and William D. Thorpe Jr. and his wife Beth Ann Thorpe. Left to cherish her memory are grandsons: Brother Collin William Thorpe Kourtz; Earl “Tyler” Thorpe Kelley,...

Middleburgh- Clara G. Mickle, 88, of Church Street, was welcomed to Heaven on Thursday, March 15, 2018 from Ellis Hospital, following declining health.   Born on June 10, 1929 in the Town of Fulton to Flossie (Diamond) and Menzo Schrom, Clara attended and graduated from Middleburgh Central School.  Fitting her keen eyes and sharp wit, spotting planes during World War II was her first job.  She went on to work at many other locations over the years including...

Middleburgh- Kermit P. Armlin, 77, of Clauverwie, died Sunday, March 11, 2018 in the warmth and love of his home following declining health.   Kermit was born on July 14, 1940 at the family home in the Town of Fulton, to Helen (Stanard) and Isaac Armlin and was the last surviving sibling of 14 children.   He was a carpenter by trade, working many years at Local 157 in Schenectady before retiring.  Kermit loved hunting, fishing and visiting...