Middleburgh – We achieve many titles throughout our lives.  Husband, father, brother, uncle, businessman, Board member, even former Mayor are all held by Charles W. Slater, who died peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2020 at the Holiday at the Atrium in Glenville. Born in Middleburgh on July 5, 1939 to the late Julia (Wood) and Warren Slater, Charlie graduated from Middleburgh Central School and enlisted in the United States Army.  He served from 1958 until 1960 and was...

Middleburgh – Cancer is a word like no other, but it is not as strong in word or in presence as the word love or the word fight.  And throughout the fight, strength comes from love and both strength and love grow in everyone near. Beth M. Wood, of Middleburgh, filled her life with love and a burning desire to fight until the very end, when wrapped in the love of her family and friends, she found eternal peace from the courageous fight on January 10, 2020. Born in Nuremberg,...

Middleburgh – Jane A. Hagadorn, 88, of Windy Ridge Road, found eternal peace of Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in the warmth of her home. Jane was born on July 12, 1931 in Merrick, NY to Mildred (Reed) and Albert Poirot.  She graduated from Mepham High School in North Bellmore and enjoyed summering upstate with her family.  One summer, she chanced to meet a young man named Donald Hagadorn and after just a few weeks, married him on October 1, 1949.  They spent over 54 years...

Middleburgh - Anastasia (Stasia) M. Hagan, 94, of Middleburgh, died peacefully at her home in the early hours of Saturday, December 28, 2019, while being comforted by her daughter Katherine and granddaughter Natalie. She was born in Manhattan on March 7,1925 to Amelia (Kuhn) and Bernard Ross.   Stasia married Edward Alvin Hagan, of White Plains, on June 26, 1948 and together were longtime residents of Middleburgh, since 1952. Stasia was a graduate of the Pratt Institute in New York...

Albany - Our beloved brother, Bernard M. Kennedy, age 72, passed away on December 9, 2019, at Albany Medical Center after a short illness. He was born on October 20,1947 in Watsonville, New York, the son of Kenneth T. Kennedy and Caroline Yannone Kennedy. Bernie graduated from Middleburgh Central School and spent his adult years working for New York State, retiring from the Department of Taxation and Finance. He was generous in spirit and action.  He had strength in adversity. ...

Middleburgh – Terri L. Puchala, 56, of Union Street, found eternal peace instantly, while doing what she loved best, visiting local stores in her community. Terri was born on August 21, 1963 to Janis (Porter) and John Puchala.  She attended Middleburgh Central School and eventually attended and worked with Schoharie County ARC in Schoharie for many years.  A special love comes at Christmas time, but Terri held that love throughout the year and shared it with her family and...

Middleburgh – Barbara S. Harding, 77, of VFW Lane found eternal peace on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Barbara was born on November 17, 1941 in Stanford, CT to Gladys (Burns) and Emory Caldwell and graduated from High School in New Jersey before attending college and working as a procurement officer with the Department of Defense in Philadelphia for over 30 years. Barbara assisted her husband with the operations of their local business, HCM Boxing and Rigging in Middleburgh for many...

Oneonta – Candace L. Timm, 65, of County Highway 11, died Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by her family.   Candy was born on June 13, 1954 in Troy to Hilda (Brand) and Rudolph Timm.  She graduated from Gilboa-Conesville Central School and went on to attend the Ellis School of Nursing in Schenectady.  She was a Candy Striper at the former Stamford Hospital and upon completion of her studies worked there as a Registered Nurse before...

Gilboa – William L. Snyder, 89 of South Gilboa Road, died peacefully in the warmth of his home on Sunday, November 10, 2019. Born October 27, 1930 in Grand Gorge to Mary (Erma) Yanson and Erwin Snyder, Bill grew up attending Gilboa and Grand Gorge central Schools and worked on his family’s farm, leaving school early to help his grandfather operate the bulldozer. Bill worked as a truck driver for 15 years with McBride, Carmen and H.B. Moore before joining the International Union...

Livingstonville – Gerard “Jerry” G. Fitzpatrick, 88, of Stone Store Road, found eternal peace on Thursday, October 31, 2019, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.   Jerry was born on July 16, 1931 in Queens Village to Frances (Steiner) and Hugh Fitzpatrick.   He was drafted in to the United states Army in 1952 and obtained the rank of Sergeant First Class Artillery before his honorable discharge in 1953.   Jerry worked for NY...