Obituaries

Dec 29, 2022

James M. Stein, of Gorge Road found eternal peace on Thursday, December 29, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Jim was born 74 years ago on August 19, 1948, in Schenectady, to Kay (Smith) and Michael Stein.  He graduated from Middleburgh Central School and was Middleburgh's first Rotary exchange student, in 1967, traveling to Argentina. Jim's life overflowed...

Dec 27, 2022

Cecile Yvone Nettleton passed away peacefully in her home on December 27, 2022.  She was born 83 years ago on July 21 1939 in Springfield, MA to Dorothy Mae (Stebbins) and Phillip D. Tremblay.

Cecile was a strong woman who devoted her time to being a homemaker and accomplished artist.

Loving her forever...

Dec 19, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Leland J. Lacy Jr. announces his passing on December 19, 2022. Born on April 9, 1942 to the late Leland Sr. and Henrietta (Hipfl) Lacy, Lee was over 80 years old. He was a lifelong resident of Middleburgh and known for his humor, quick wit, and unwavering dedication...

Dec 19, 2022

Robert W. Nelson died peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2022 in the loving care of his family.  Bob was born 79 years ago on November 28, 1943, in Cobleskill, to Florence (Orsini) and Charles Nelson.

Bob's entire life circled around the things he loved the most.  Trips to the casino were always on...

Dec 15, 2022

James "Jim" Bernard Dowdall III, 73, resident of Livingstonville, passed away at Cobleskill Regional Hospital on Thursday, December 15, 2022 after battling a long-time illness.  Jim was born on April 12, 1949 in Weehawken, NJ and was the third of ten children born to James and Margaret (Secor) Dowdall.

Jim was a Corporal in the United States...

Dec 9, 2022

Louise Langone, age 100, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her three children on December 9, 2022.  Louise was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY to Angelina (Lasurdo) Marco Leonetti. She attended a vocational high school and started working in the garment industry before changing careers during WWII. She worked as a switchboard operator at AT&T for...

Dec 2, 2022

Lois Evelyn Cleaver Schenck, 95, peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord on Friday, December 2, 2022. She was born December. 5, 1926 in Palestine, IL, the daughter of the late Rev. George Roland Cleaver and Zeta Clarice Johnson Cleaver.

Before her marriage, she traveled and sang with Pansy Ficklin Richardson Saunders...

Nov 30, 2022

The same peace and love that comes with Christmas surrounded Francis W. Masterson, Jr. on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, as he passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.

Frank was born 84 years ago on July 8, 1938 in Albany, to Meleese (Mulberry) and Francis W. Masterson, Sr.  He graduated from Schoharie...

Nov 29, 2022

Heaven gained a beautiful soul on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 when Mary Bracci Bowen, of State Route 10, Summit found eternal peace in the warmth and comfort of her home.

She was born on September 28, 1940 in Brooklyn to Catherine (Elbert) and Umberto Bracci.  Mary moved to Summit, NY in 1971 and in 1972...

Nov 23, 2022

Robert E. Stumpf, of Huntersland Road, died Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Cooperstown Center, where he was receiving care.

Bob, or "Stumpy" as he was known to colleagues, was born 69 years ago, on June 15, 1953 in Meadowbrook, NY to Rose (Johnson) and William J. Stumpf, Sr.  He attended Middleburgh School and worked for the Schoharie...

Nov 9, 2022

Carol A. Buschynski, of Middleburgh, found eternal peace on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 in the comfort of her home.  She will be missed and loved forever by her family.  In keeping with Carol's wishes, there will be no services. Coltrain Funeral Home, LLC of Middleburgh is honored to be caring for Carol and her family.

Nov 5, 2022

Helen H. Armlin, of Hanson Crossing Road, died peacefully Saturday, November 5, 2022 in the loving care of her family.

Helen was born 91 years ago on September 13, 1931 in Brooklyn and graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1949.  She received her degree in Pediatric Nursing from Foundling Hospital and worked for a year, before leaving...

Oct 24, 2022

Kenneth Hulbert, of Ecker Hollow Road died peacefully on Monday, October 24, 2022.

Born on December 1, 1933 at home in Broome Center to Wilson and Marion (Cleveland) Hulbert and raised in a farm family, Ken decided when he was a young boy that he was going to be a farmer and fulfilled that by...

Oct 19, 2022

Theodore L. Zitzmann Jr., age 93 of Middletown, NY passed away peacefully at home on October 19, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Queens, NY to May (Ludemann) and Theodore L. Zitzmann Sr. He was baptized at St. Luke's Lutheran Church Woodhaven NY and confirmed there as well in 1943. He was an...

Oct 16, 2022

Harry M. Amendola, III of State Route 30, died peacefully at home on Sunday, October 16, 2022, surrounded by the loving embrace and care of his wife, daughters and his niece Riva Richards.

Harry was born 82 years ago on February 3, 1940 in Albany to Stella (Bell) and Harry M. Amendola, II , later serving in...

Oct 15, 2022

Edward Stephen Bugash Jr. of Tenafly New Jersey and Jefferson North Blenheim) New York, passed away on October 15th 2022, at the age of 68.

Edward was born on April 15th, 1954, to Edward S. Bugash Sr. and Beatrice M. (Fleiss) Bugash of Haworth New Jersey.   Eddy graduated from Northern Valley High School...

Oct 12, 2022

Kathleen F. Fernandez, of Lawton Hollow Road, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 in the loving care of her family.

Kathleen was born 81 years ago on June 12, 1941 in Bridgeport, CT. and graduated from Bassick High School in Bridgeport.

Kathleen moved to Middleburgh in...

Oct 10, 2022

Alice Shoemaker Hamm, 97, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford.

She was born on March 5, 1925 in Middleburgh to Sarah "Sadie" (Bray) and Perry "Doc" Shoemaker.  Alice graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1942, alongside her husband Duane Hamm, who predeceased her in 2012.

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Oct 9, 2022

Cathy Lyn "Cate" Karsch, 65, of Grove Street found eternal peace from her battle with Multiple System Atrophy and Parkinson's Disease Sunday, October 9, 2022 at home with her loving husband and family by her side. Cathy was born in Cobleskill, to Naomi and Clifford Campbell.

She lived her entire life in Middleburgh. After graduating...

Oct 5, 2022

Jason D. Roe, III was born silently at Bassett Medical Center on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 to Jade Face and Jason D. Roe, II.

Their joys will be greater, their love will be deeper and their lives will be fuller with the gift of his life and the joy that he brought in...