Middleburgh – Ralph T. Wood, Sr. of Clauverwie, died peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Ellis Hospital.   Born on August 5, 1938 in Schoharie to the late Satina (Williams) and Melvin Henry Wood, Ralph graduated from Schoharie Central School and grew up with a passion for hard work and a willingness to give of himself to others in need.  He helped work the family farm on Stoney Brook Road along with 4 other jobs, all at the same time.  He made friends and memories...

 Like the sun, that brings warmth and color and the stars at night, that bring twinkling shimmers of beauty to our world, so too does a person whose life revolves around happiness, love and joy. And from the day she was born on May 23, 2002, Isabel M. Skowfoe emulated all of those charms and more until her beautifully peaceful final bow, in her sleep and in the comfort and love of her home on July 23, 2020.   Eighteen years seems like too little time, yet it is a lifetime made up...

Middleburgh -Clifton LaVerne Hubbard passed away peacefully at his home and went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 20, 2020. Born in Gilboa, New York on February 23, 1934 to Clifton John and Frances (Barber) Hubbard, he was the oldest of eight children. He graduated from Gilboa–Conesville Central School, worked locally for a time after graduation and then joined the US Army in 1956. He served at a Nike Missile Base in Needham, Massachusetts. After military service, he returned to...

Fultonham – Franklin Adams, 73, of Beaver Lane, died peacefully at home on Sunday, July 19, 2020, surrounded by his family.    Frank was born on December 11, 1946 in White Plains, NY to the late Vivian (Wheeler) and Franklin W. Adams and served in the United States Navy form 1964-1968. Frank worked at General Electric and also Owens Corning in manufacturing before his health declined.   He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and...

Cobleskill – Clara Glantz, 90, of Early Woodlands, found eternal peace in the arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 17, 2020. Clara was born on February 3, 1930 in Perkasie, PA to Alice (Yerger) and James S. Kramer.  Clara loved being with her family, shopping, clipping coupons and a good bargain whenever she could find one.  She also enjoyed playing UNO and BINGO and attending movies at Early Woodlands over the 13 years that she lived there.  Happy and content in...

Huntersland – Camilla “Kay” A. Thorn, 86, went home to Heaven on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Kay was born on August 5, 1933 in Carlisle, MA to Marion (Garthe) and Harold Eriksen and studied to become a Registered Nurse, eventually working at Lincoln Hall in Somers, NY.  Kay was gifted artistically and loved making crafts, sewing and making beautiful baby quilts.  She was past president of the American Field Service and a founding member of the Northern Star...

Middleburgh – Donald (Bo) Watson, 76, found eternal peace on July 14, 2020in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love of his family and closest friends. Bo was born on February 19, 1944 and will long be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He took great pride in raising his children and then his grandchildren.  A big kid at heart, he loved spending time and playing with his great-grandchildren.  He was a long-time employee of...

Middleburgh – Erika Shaw, 69, of St. Johnsville and formerly of Middleburgh, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 11, 2020 at Albany Medical Center following years of declining health. Erika was born in Kellinghusen, Germany to Olga (Gerulat) and Gustav Borchert. Erika graduated from Queens Vocational School with a degree in Beauty Culture.  She met and married her husband on November 10, 1973 in Ridgewood, Queens and set about tending to her family and their home.  She...

Livingstonville – George P. Chichester passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 5, 2020, 14 years to the day of the death of his beloved wife, Virginia.  George was the youngest of 12 siblings and was born on Mace Hill Road in the Town of Broome in 1931, to Molly and Coit Chichester.  George left the family farm in the late 1940s and married his wife Virginia in 1951.  They moved back to Schoharie County after his retirement in the late 1980s from AT& T in...

Gilboa - The life of Daniel Shultes was brought full circle when he passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his wife Trista during the early hours of July 7, 2020 after a courageous battle against ALS.   Known as Dan or Danny to his family and friends, Daniel was born on July 7, 1977 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He grew up in Middleburgh and graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1995.  During his time in high school, he made many lifelong friends who he remained...