Mildred V. Kane, most recently of Stoneview Heights, was welcomed home to Heaven on Sunday, November 29, 2020.  Millie was born in Brooklyn on February 16, 1922 to Mary (McGovern) and Thomas Mack and grew up helping her parents raise her many siblings.  She lived in Brooklyn for many years before purchasing her home at the corner of Route 145 and Gates Hill Road and moving to Franklinton in 1970.  Millie set about making her home, but never one to sit idle, she welcomed and...

Looking up, with a beautiful peace and calm in his eyes, he saw “so many of them” in his own words and surely Jeffrey D. Kingsbury, 47, of Preston Hollow found his eternal rest in the love of those angels on November 27, 2020 from the warmth of his home and the loving embrace of his family and his faithful fur-buddy, Thor.   A proud Veteran, Jeff served in the United States Air Force for 23 years and did many overseas tours while enlisted, holding a very special place in...

Middleburgh – Duane W. Kennedy, of Gates Hill Road, died suddenly and peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2020. Duane was born in Schenectady on March 13, 1953 to his mother Loretta (Engle), affectionately known as “Mrs.K” and his father, William J. Kennedy.  Duane graduated from Middleburgh Central School and for several years owned his own business, building custom homes.  He loved smoking meats, making homemade sausage, wine and being outdoors hunting, fishing...

Middleburgh - Machito Budhai found eternal peace on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at home, surrounded by family and loved ones.   Machito was born on August 31, 1965 to his mother Diana (Crooks-Bygrave) and his father, Ruperto Budhai, who predeceased him.   Machito enjoyed nature, hunting, motorcycles and a good film. He was well-read with college degrees and could discuss any subject in depth. He could spin a good yarn and had the gift of gab, to say the least. He had a...

Middleburgh – Martin McNeill, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 with his loving wife at his side. Martin was born in New York City and came to the Schoharie Valley as a teenager, to work at the Reinhart farm on East Hill.  He never shied away from hard work and dedicated himself to many local farms through the years and even did roofing for a time.  He lived in Middleburgh, North Blenheim, Montana and most recently Schoharie before moving into the...

Oneonta - Christina M.  Micheline Porter, 39, passed away suddenly Sunday, October 18, 2020. Born and raised in Middleburgh, she was the daughter of Jane and George Candido Jr and her father, Harmon Porter who predeceased her. Christina was also married to Marc Micheline, who predeceased her. Loving Christina forever are her two children: Lucas and Mykayla. She is also survived by her 10 siblings that she loved very much as well as several nieces, nephews and other family and...

Middleburgh - Richard J. Gannon, 92, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2020, with his daughters by his side, at his home after a brief illness.    He was born on April 13, 1928 in New York City, and was the son of the late Frances (Kozel) James Gannon.  He enlisted in the US Navy in 1944, serving first at the end of WWII and then in the Korean War from 1950-1951.  He retired from the NY State Troopers, as a BCI Senior Investigator, after 25 years of...

Rotterdam - It is with deep sorrow and much love, that we mourn the passing of our beloved son, Michael R. (Mike) Denny on September 20, 2020 at 55 years old. Mike passed away in the comfort of his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Born on July 20, 1965 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital, Michael was the son of Dale & Marie (Spaulding) Denny of West Fulton, NY.  Michael worked for the New York State Department of Corrections...

Jefferson – Douglas A. “Dee” Casey, Jr., died peacefully and unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 while working.   Doug was born on December 15, 1966 to Kathryn J. (Howard) and Douglas A. Casey, of Carmel, NY, both of whom survive Doug.    Anyone that knew Doug or that worked with him knew of his strong work ethic, attention to detail and overall being a great guy.  Passionate about his ability, he was a true craftsman and carpenter.  His...

North Blenheim – Howard B. Porter found eternal peace on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at his home, surrounded by the loving care of his family.    Howard was born in Schenectady on June 9, 1936 to Gertrude (Proper) and Howard Porter.  After graduating from High school, Howard served in the United States Marines from 1957 until his Honorable discharge in 1958.   When not in the company of his family or friends, Howard was happiest behind a fishing rod and reel,...