Obituaries

Apr 4, 2023

Ronald "Cha" Becker, 75, of Middleburgh, passed away on Tuesday, April 4th at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Schenectady, on May 15, 1947 to Lyman and Marion (Wright) Becker. He grew up in Middleburgh and attended Middleburgh Central School. He worked for New York State Department of Transportation as a welder before retiring.

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Mar 26, 2023

Eugene P. Lynch passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital.

Eugene was born 94 years ago on February 18, 1929 in New York City, to Theresa (McNulty) and James Lynch

He served in the United States Navy from 1946-1948 and then worked for many years with the NYC...

Mar 19, 2023

Thomas M. Buzon, formerly of Middleburgh, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford, NY.

Tom was born 71 years ago in Albany, NY on January 18, 1952 to Barbara (Shelmandine) and Stephen Buzon.

Growing up, Tom loved the outdoors and spent a lot of time at his...

Mar 19, 2023

David "Shorty" Neubauer, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 19, 2023.  He was born on July 30, 1959 in Copaigue, NY to Catherine (Axlesen) and Thomas E. Neubauer.  After completing High School, "Shorty" proudly served in the United States Army form 1977-1979.

"Shorty" loved the outdoors and camping.  Working as a...

Mar 17, 2023

On Friday, March 17, 2023, Helen Theresa Ellicott of Schoharie passed away peacefully at the age of eighty. She is survived by her husband: John Kenneth Ellicott; her children: Sean (Lisa) Ellicott, Marianne (Andrew) Roberts and Tracy (Michael) Greene; her grandchildren: Heather Singletary, Rose Ellicott, Daniel Baldwin, Mark and Sarah Roberts, Meghan Hale, and Abbie Greene; her great-grandchildren: Lyrik...

Mar 17, 2023

Roland Gilligan passed away on March 17, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Roland was born 73 years ago on May 5, 1949 in Croton-On-Hudson to Robert and Elizabeth Gilligan. Roland graduated from Croton Harmon High school in 1967. He loved playing baseball and the trumpet and was in the High School band and Tarrytown...

Mar 13, 2023

Tracie Lynne Jenkins Anteman, 48, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023.

She was born in Oswego, NY on June 1, 1974 to Kathleen and Edward Jenkins.  Tracie graduated from G. Ray Bradley High School in 1992 and Onondaga Community College in 1994.  She worked in the Hotel industry for 20 years and was most recently was...

Mar 11, 2023

Richard P. McInerney, of Grove Street, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

Richard was born 88 years ago on July 21, 1934 in Brooklyn to Elizabeth (Macksen) and Carl J. McInerney.  After completing High School, Richard proudly served in the United States Marines from 1952- 1954.

After retiring from the...

Mar 5, 2023

Raymond H. Wittmann, of MT Path, found eternal peace on Sunday, March 5, 2023, with his daughter and granddaughter beside him.

Ray was born 90 years ago on April 6, 1932 in New York, NY to Helen (Raymond) and Henry Wittmann.  Following High School, Raymond served in the United States Army from 1952, until his...

Feb 25, 2023

Anthony Grasso, of Main Street, Middleburgh, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital.

Anthony was born 73 years ago on April 15, 1949 in Brooklyn to Carmella (Pantelleria) and Michael S. Grasso.  After graduating from Eli Whitney High School, Anthony served in the United States Army from 1969...

Feb 19, 2023

Russell Van Aken passed away peacefully on February 19, 2023, at his home in Conesville, with his niece Heidi by his side.

Born 93 years ago on January 2, 1930, Russell was an extremely good-natured soul who greeted everyone with a smile, a story and loved to laugh. He wanted to learn about...

Feb 15, 2023

Garrett A. Toften, of Brooky Hollow Road, Middleburgh, found eternal peace on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

Born 42 years ago, on November 14, 1980 in Cobleskill, Garrett was the youngest son of Karen (Cole) and George A. Toften, Sr.  He graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1999. Continuing his education and earning his Bachelor's degree,...

Feb 6, 2023

Thomas D. Armlin, of Armlin Hill Road, Middleburgh, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Monday, February 6, 2023.

Tom was born 75 years ago on August 27, 1947 to Mary (Felter) and Floyd G. Armlin, Sr. He attended Middleburgh Central School and went on to a long career in construction.  Tom...

Jan 21, 2023

Lewis Cates of Cobleskill, passed from this life into the waiting arms of his wife Frances on January 21, 2023.

He was born in Windham, NY on April 19, 1926.  He married his sweetheart Frances Campagna Cates on Christmas Day 1946 in Hobart NY.  They were the parents of three children, Kenneth, Linda, and James,...

Jan 19, 2023

Virgil Cater, Jr. found eternal peace on Thursday, January 19, 2023, in the comfort of his home and in the loving care of his family.

Born 71 years ago on April 30, 1951 in Cobleskill, to Ethel (Diamond) and Virgil Cater, Sr., he graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1969 and went on to serve in the...

Jan 10, 2023

Debra A. Camp, of Route 30, passed away unexpectedly at Ellis Hospital on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 surrounded by the love of her family.

Holding her memory forever are her husband: Mark A. Camp, Sr. and her son: Mark A. (Tina) Camp, Jr., both of Middleburgh; her grandchildren: Mark A. (Dinah) Camp, III, Kylie J....

Jan 9, 2023

Frederick William Wickert, Jr. 89 of Gilboa, New York, passed away January 9, 2023 at Robinson Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Stamford, New York. He died of complications from lung cancer. Mr. Wickert was the son of Frederick William Wickert and Helen May Gould Wickert, of Gilboa, New York. His wife was Kaneko (Tae) Takiguchi Wickert formerly...

Jan 4, 2023

Catherine M. "Kay" Stein, of Maple Avenue found eternal peace on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Kay was born 98 years ago on April 22, 1924, in Cohoes, to Mary C. (Finn) and James Smith.

Kay moved to Middleburgh in the 1940s, raising her family and becoming a fixture around the village.  From greeting customers at...

Jan 2, 2023

David A. Hamm, of Hardscrabble Road found eternal peace on Monday, January 2, 2023 at home.

David was born on August 29, 1960 in Cobleskill and graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1978.  He worked several jobs before finding his niche with the Union of Operating Engineers, where he stayed for many years.

David loved...

Jan 2, 2023

To know Marjory Rivenburg, was to know and feel her love and strength at every moment.  Even with her last breath, peacefully on January 2, 2023, she shared this love and strength with her family, bringing them together at her bedside as she found eternal peace.

Marjory was born on July 24, 1943...