Recent Obituaries from Middleburgh, NY

Irene M. Gilmore

Irene M. Gilmore

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....

Alice M. Zach

Alice M. Zach

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...

John J. Vassak, Jr.

John J. Vassak, Jr.

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...

Kevin R. Fuller

Kevin R. Fuller

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,...

Marilyn C. Russell

Marilyn C. Russell

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...

George A. (Sr.) Stuber

George A. (Sr.) Stuber

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...

Walter F. Hummel

Walter F. Hummel

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...

Joan T. Coons

Joan T. Coons

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...

Joseph A. Polak

Joseph A. Polak

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...

Robert J. Comas

Robert J. Comas

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...

George R. Clark

George R. Clark

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...

Dale R. Denny

Dale R. Denny

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...

Ronald S. Warner

Ronald S. Warner

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....

George Van Wie

George Van Wie

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...

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...

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