Obituaries

Oct 27, 2023

Linda Hartwich, 86, of Fultonham, NY, passed away October 27, 2023. Born December 17, 1936, in Hamburg, Germany and emigrating to the United States in 1959, Linda first lived in NYC and worked in the airline industry.

She married Richard P. Hartwich, her loving husband of 40 years, in August of 1963. He...

Oct 16, 2023

Oakley F. Wayman, 80, of Huntersland Road, Middleburgh, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at home, on Monday, October 16, 2023.

Oakley was born in Summit on December 2, 1942, to Edna (Ream) and Earl Wayman.  He attended Richmondville Central School, graduating in 1961 and served in the United States...

Oct 13, 2023

Arlene "Snooks" Lawyer, of Creekside Lane, Middleburgh, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2023 with her family by her side.

Snooks was born 80 years ago on May 15, 1943 in Albany and her life revolved around her family.  From raising her own children and watching her grandchildren and great-grandbabies grow, to...

Sep 27, 2023

Paul M. Zinsman, 65, of Middleburgh NY passed away on September 27,2023 in his home.

Paul was born on September 20, 1958 to George and Mary Zinsman (Schaffer) in Hempstead,

NY. When Paul was young, they moved to Middleburgh, NY where his father was the pastor of

St. Mark's Lutheran Church....

Sep 25, 2023

Brian J. King, of Lark Street, died peacefully at home on Monday, September 25, 2023.

He was born in Schenectady, 46 years ago on December 10, 1976 to Linda (Gifford) and Wayne D. King.  Brian graduated from Middleburgh Central School and Albany Vo-Tech.

He worked several places including Apollo Heating and Cooling as well as...

Sep 21, 2023

George Cassidy, Sr, of Cobleskill, NY passed away on September 21, 2023.

George was a retired carpenter and highly skilled craftsman in the construction field. Retirement did not slow him down though and he continued to keep his skills sharp by helping family and friends with renovation projects.

Between...

Sep 9, 2023

Irene Mary Gilmore (nee Montgomery) of Oceanside, California passed peacefully on September 9, 2023 surrounded by family, in Rensselaerville, NY.

She had traveled to NY the third week of July to attend one of her granddaughter's weddings. While she never made the wedding, her love and devotion to her family was certainly present....

Sep 7, 2023

Alice Marie Zach was born in Middleburgh on April 9, 1926, a daughter of Howard and Velma (Wainwright) Wood and passed away on September 7, 2023.

Alice was a lifetime lover of horses, dogs and particularly her flowers. She enjoyed gardening, doing cross stitch, puzzles and bowling.

As a...

Aug 26, 2023

John J. Vassak, Jr., of Stone Store Road, died peacefully at home on Saturday, August 26, 2023 in the loving care of family and friends.

John was born 82 years ago on January 9, 1941 in the Town of Kent, NY to Lulu (Ingersoll) and John J. Vassak, Sr.  John loved telling stories...

Aug 17, 2023

Kevin Randolph Fuller, 74, of Middleburgh, passed away on August 17, 2023 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 18, 1949, in Stamford, NY and as a young boy, he was raised in Hobart, NY with the help of his maternal grandparents, Harry and Carolina Muzquiz Dunham. After his mother and adoptive father,...

Aug 16, 2023

Mom, aka, Marilyn Claire Russell, was a hoot!  Throughout her life, she was known for the smile on her face, and a constant song in her heart.  Even though she could not begin to carry a tune, she ignored us all and sang her heart out ... loudly, right up until just before she went to be...

Aug 8, 2023

George A Stuber, Sr. left our presence here in this life on August 8, 2023 and entered his eternal home in Heaven.

George was born in Bergenfield, NJ on January 13, 1941. His parents and 8 of his 11 siblings predeceased him.

He leaves his loving wife of 44 years: Marie Stuber; along...

Aug 6, 2023

Walter F. "Walt" Hummel, 85, of Queensbury NY, has reunited with his wife on August 6, 2023.

He was born August 21, 1937 in Johnstown, PA. to Mary Louise (Whatmore) and Walter Charles Hummel. Walt joined the Navy at the age of 17 and served on many ships and at many duty stations...

Aug 4, 2023

Joan Taylor Coons, 89, of Middleburgh passed away peacefully on August 4, 2023 surrounded by her family.

Joan was born April 14, 1934 in Queens NY and moved to Middleburgh in her childhood years. She married the love of her life, Leonard R Coons Jr. on January 10, 1958. Together they raised three children and...

Jul 20, 2023

Joseph A. Polak, of Gorge Road, died peacefully at home on Thursday, July 20, 2023.

Joe was born in Schoharie, 79 years ago, on December 24, 1943 to Frances J. (Smolarski) and John A. Polak.  He graduated from Schoharie Central School and attended SUNY Cobleskill, with his brother Jerry, before enlisting in the United States Navy, serving...

Jul 8, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Robert James Comas on July 8, 2023.

Robert was born on October 14, 1970 to JoAnn and John Comas and was raised in Livingstonville, NY with his four siblings. As a young man, he moved to Long Island where...

Jul 7, 2023

George Robert Clark, 81, of Gilboa, NY passed away peacefully in his home on Friday July 7, 2023.  George was born on June 29, 1942 in Gilboa, a son of Floyd L Clark and Vernetta (Finkle) Clark.

George was a Veteran of the U.S Army before starting his working career as a logger...

Jul 3, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love, that we mourn the passing of our beloved husband and father, Dale R. Denny on July 3, 2023 at 81 years old.

Dale was born on February 24, 1942 in West Fulton to Eunice (Fancher) and Corwin Denny, attended Middleburgh Central School and worked at...

Jun 16, 2023

Ronald S. Warner, of France Lane, Cobleskill, found eternal peace on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Albany Medical Center.

Ronald was born 47 years ago in Stamford, NY to Darleene (Bates) and Ronald C. Warner.  He graduated from Middleburgh Central School and most recently worked for the New York State Dept. of Taxation and Finance in Albany....

Jun 15, 2023

George Van Wie, of State Route 30, passed away on June 15, 2023 at Ellis Hospital, with family at his side.

George was born on December 26, 1935, to Elva (Engle) and Frank Leslie Van Wie. Growing up, George lived and worked on the family farm.  He graduated from Middleburgh Central School and...