Recent Obituaries from Middleburgh, NY

Zachary M. Perry

Zachary M. Perry

Jun 11, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of our beloved grandson, son, brother, cousin, and nephew, Zachary Perry. At the tender age of 26, Zachary departed this world, leaving behind a void that can never be filled. Though his time with us was tragically cut short, the impact he made...

Howard C. Kiburz

Howard C. Kiburz

Jun 9, 2023

Howard C. Kiburz of Mechanicsburg, PA peacefully passed away on June 9, 2023.  He retired from the Naval Supply Systems Command in Mechanicsburg after a long career within the Defense Personal Support Center in the technology department.

Howard was an avid follower of NASCAR and stock car racing.  He was interested in classic cars, as...

Laverne T. Cooper

Laverne T. Cooper

Jun 8, 2023

LaVerne Thomas "Coop" Cooper, of State Route 145, Livingstonville, found eternal peace on Thursday, June 8, 2023 in the comfort of his home.

Coop was born 74 years ago in Schenectady on August 15, 1948 to Jennie (Akerson) Jennings and LaVerne T. Cooper, Sr.  He graduated from Middleburgh Central School and attended DeVry Institute in...

Gracelynn D. Laquire

Gracelynn D. Laquire

Jun 4, 2023

Gracelynn Dorothy LaQuire was born silently on Sunday, June 4, 2023 to Kristina (Miller) and Jared LaQuire.

Their joys will be greater, their love will be deeper and their lives will be fuller with the gift of Gracelynn's life and the joy that she brought in the time they shared together.

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Elizabeth A Lichau

Elizabeth A Lichau

Jun 1, 2023

Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt

At the deep center; the core soul of Liz Lichau, resides a strong humanitarian.

A proud parent on the local P.T.A. board; Sunday school teacher, nurse's aid, provider of cozy, delicious, heart-warming meals in abundance.  Compassionate, generous and humorous, it would not take long for her to...

Ernest J. Fancher, Sr.

Ernest J. Fancher, Sr.

May 31, 2023

Ernest J. Fancher, Sr. of Nine Mile Tree Road, Gloversville, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 in the care of his family and Hospice.

Ernest was born 75 years ago on October 28, 1947 in Duanesburg, to Elizabeth M. (Strong) and Percy J. Fancher.  He worked for General Electric as a machinist...

Florence B. Mattice

Florence B. Mattice

May 28, 2023

Florence B. Mattice, of Guinea Road, died peacefully on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford.

Flo was born 102 years ago on September 1, 1920 in Luzerne, NY to Edith (Mosher) and Edward Brady.  She graduated from Corinth Central School in 1938 and earned her Bachelors Degree from Oneonta State Teacher's College...

Irving L. Munoz

Irving L. Munoz

May 28, 2023

Irving "Ike" L. Munoz, of Pleasant Avenue, Middleburgh, died Sunday, May 28, 2023 from declining health.

Ike was born on December 23, 1941 in Middleburgh, to Etta J. (Finch) and Louis A. Munoz, Sr. and was one of 21 children in the family.  Ike served his country in the United States Army and worked very...

Lorraine B. Robinson

Lorraine B. Robinson

May 28, 2023

Lorraine B. Robinson, of Route 990V, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born 82 years ago on December 5, 1940 in Prattsville to Evelyn G. (Nickerson) and Harold C. Brainard. Lorraine worked at Audio Sears in Stamford and was a supervisor...

Ernest W. Borst

Ernest W. Borst

May 27, 2023

Ernest W. Borst, of Allen Hill Road, Gilboa, died on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Glendale Center for Nursing and Rehab

Ernie was born 77 years ago on May 1, 1946 in Cobleskill to Virginia (Nostrand) and Howard Borst.  He left school early, after the 9th grade, to serve his country in the United States...

Elizabeth "Liz" Shultes

Elizabeth "Liz" Shultes

May 22, 2023

Elizabeth "Liz" Shultes, 91, passed away peacefully at her home on May 22, 2023. Liz was born in West Middleburgh on March 24, 1932 and proudly lived her whole life in Middleburgh.

She graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1951 and married Roger Shultes on October 11, 1952. She worked for ten years at Parson's Drug Store...

Dale H. Rogers

Dale H. Rogers

May 15, 2023

Dale H. Rogers, of Harper Road, died peacefully at home on Monday, May 15, 2023.

Dale was born 76 years ago on October 23, 1946 to Greta (Pirineu) and Daniel H. Rogers at Station Hospital, Fort Bell, Bermuda where his father was stationed for Military duty.

He grew up on Long...

John F. "Jiggy" Drinon

John F. "Jiggy" Drinon

May 8, 2023

Beneath the gruff shell beat a heart of gold bigger than you can imagine.

He would give you the shirt off his back, if you ever caught him wearing a shirt.

His cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors and heavy equipment all seemed to run best with just a pair of shorts and occasional sandals.  ...

Rudolph E. Paradowski

Rudolph E. Paradowski

Apr 20, 2023

Rudolph E "Rudy" Paradowski, 82, of Gilboa, NY passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, with his loving family at his side.

Rudy proudly served in the Army, 82nd Airborne Division before his honorable discharge. He drove tractor trailers and was also a school bus driver for...

Perry M. Garner, Jr.

Perry M. Garner, Jr.

Apr 16, 2023

Perry M. Garner, Jr., of Gates Hill Road, died peacefully at home on Sunday, April 16, 2023 in the loving care of his family.

Perry was born at home in Middleburgh, on February 21, 1941 to Freda (Mattice) and Perry M. Garner, Sr.  He attended Middleburgh Central School and worked in the construction field as a carpenter,...

Eve Ariane Cullen

Eve Ariane Cullen

Apr 16, 2023

Eve Ariane Cullen, born in Niskayuna, NY on August 14, 1988, passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 16, 2023. She was only 34 years old.

Eve was a kind and thoughtful soul and will be missed and remembered by the many lives she touched. Eve is survived by her daughter: Sydney...

Karen F. O'Leary

Karen F. O'Leary

Apr 13, 2023

Karen F. O'Leary of E. Conesville Road, died in the warmth and comfort of her home on Thursday, April 13, 2023 after a long illness.

Karen was born in Albany on October 7, 1958 to Eugene O'Leary and Josephine Calasso.  She lived in West Albany and worked, with her sisters in their father's many restaurants...

Linda Brown

Linda Brown

Apr 10, 2023

Linda A. Brown of North Street, Cobleskill, passed away on April 10, 2023 at Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing after a long illness. Linda was born 75 years ago on January 12, 1948 in Catskill to Irene (Richtmyer) Higgins and Miles Higgins. Linda and her two brothers were raised in Manorkill by their father and maternal grandparents, Harriett...

Edward E. Johnson

Edward E. Johnson

Apr 8, 2023

Edward E. Johnson, of Donlon Heights Road, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Delmar Center Nursing, in Delmar, NY.  Ed was born 78 years ago on May 24, 1944 in Passaic, NJ to Karin (Skoglund) and Edward F. Johnson.

He graduated from Clifton High School and earned his Electrical Engineering Degree from Worcester Polytech...

Mary E. Curran

Mary E. Curran

Apr 5, 2023

Mary E. Curran, of Cliff Street, found eternal peace on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 in the loving care of her family.

Mary was born 92 years ago, on May 18, 1930 at home in the Town of Broome, to Mamie (Whitbeck) and Robert Felter.  The most important thing to Mary was her family and she...

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