Obituaries

Nov 9, 2021

William L. "Bill" Bartholomew, 84, of New Smyrna Beach, FL. passed away peacefully into the loving arms of his wife, on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born on February 8, 1937 in Albany, NY and moved to Florida in 1982 from Middleburgh. He was a...

Nov 7, 2021

Lisa Van Wie Heiser found eternal peace in the arms of her Lord, on Sunday, November 7, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Lisa was born 57 years ago on October 12, 1964 in Albany, to Gaile Carter (Wood) and Charles F. Van Wie, Jr.

After graduation from Bethlehem Central...

Nov 5, 2021

Joyce M. Edwards died peacefully on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Cobleskill Regional hospital.

Joyce was born 80 years ago on February 8, 1941 in Nyack, NY to Josephine (Kovar) and Wesley Hardy Sr.

There was no gray area where Joyce was concerned, it was black or white and she didn't mind telling...

Nov 3, 2021

Joseph J. Bergan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Albany Medical Center. Joe was born 61 years ago to Ann E. (Newman) and Francis J. Bergan on January 6, 1960 in Dorchester, MA. Joe loved Country music, taking day trips and visiting with all of his family.  A quiet, truly gentle man, he was...

Oct 27, 2021

On October 27th, 2021, the 94-year story of Arthur R. "Art, Archie" Wargo came to its conclusion. Art put down his coffee, put on his porkpie hat, and left this chronicle behind on the table for us to read. It's the tale of a husband, father, teacher, athlete, coach, house painter, mayor, philanthropist, and public servant who touched countless...

Oct 26, 2021

Robert E. Jaqueway, of Terrace Mountain Road, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at O'Connor Hospital in Delhi from declining health.

Robert was born 87 years ago in Schoharie, to Dorothy (Crewell) and Jerry Jaqueway.  After graduating high school, he worked for American Locomotive in Schenectady where, amongst other duties, assisted in...

Oct 18, 2021

Henry H. Witt, Jr., died peacefully on Monday, October 18, 2021 following declining health.

Henry was born 91 years ago on October 13, 1930 in Sharon, CT to Laura (Lehman) and Henry H. Witt, Sr.

Henry graduated from Middleburgh Central School and went on to serve in the United States Navy from 1955-1957.  After his...

Oct 1, 2021

Eileen J. Eak, of Clauverwie, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta.  She had been returning from a vacation trip to Corning, NY that brought back beautiful childhood memories along with making new ones with her beloved husband Jim.

Eileen was born 74 years ago in Huntington, NY to Eileen (Stafford)...

Sep 23, 2021

Amparo "Pardy" Coons died peacefully at home, in the loving care of her family, on Thursday, September 23, 2021.

Pardy was born 101 years ago on May 1, 1920 in El Paso, Texas to Carolina (Muzquiz) and Harry Dunham. She worked for many years with the NYS Dept of Criminal Justice in Albany as a fingerprint analyzer,...

Sep 18, 2021

Guy William Lindemann, 68, of Huntersland, died September 18, 2021, at his home "on the hill," where his family has lived for five generations.

Guy was born May 10, 1953, in Schenectady, the first child of Harry "Skip" Lindemann and Kathryn (Bradt) Spencer. Guy graduated from Middleburgh High School in 1972 after completing a course in Building...

Sep 9, 2021

Ronald A. Funk, of Lorraine Drive, died peacefully at home on September 9, 2021.

Ronald was born 70 years ago in September 20, 1950 in Cobleskill and had worked as a clerk at Walmart in Cobleskill before retiring. Besides his family, his greatest loves were reading and studying history.

Ronald will...

Sep 4, 2021

Jane A. Ryan, of Lawton Hollow Road, found eternal peace on Saturday, September 4, 2021 in the presence of her family. Jane was born 91 years ago on June 14, 1930, in Norwalk, CT to Maude (Summers) and Harold Cory and her life overflowed with memories and precious moments.  Jane earned her Bachelor's Degree, becoming a Registered Nurse, most...

Sep 4, 2021

Theodore L. Wood, of State Route 145, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021 in the comfort of his home.

Ted was born 79 years ago in Middleburgh, on October 12, 1941 to Pearle (Rockefeller) and Leland Wood. He graduated from Middleburgh Central School and worked many years for the Town of Rensselaerville Highway Department before retiring.

Sep 3, 2021

Sandra L. Mickle, 72, of Lorraine Drive, died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 3, 2021.

Sandra was born on December 12, 1948 in Cobleskill.  She loved the outdoors, camping and never missed a night-time drive in the country.  Sandy also loved watching game shows and cooking shows on television.  Her...

Aug 13, 2021

Steven J. Wood, of Sloansville, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Alexandria Bay, NY.

Steven was born 57 years ago on July 1, 1964 in Cobleskill to Anna and Melvin Wood.  He graduated from Middleburgh Central School and most recently worked at the Hannaford in Esperance.

Steven loved his family, nature, hunting, cheering...

Aug 2, 2021

Marie E. McCarthy, 89, formerly of Hobe Sound, FL, passed away after a brief illness at the Loudonville Assisted Living Residence on August 2, 2021.

Born in New York City on April 18, 1932, Marie was the daughter of the late Louis Bafaro and Concetta (Orlando) Bafaro.  In 1951, she married the love of her...

Jul 23, 2021

Colleen Aleta (Kennison) Scoville found the peace and love of Heaven on Friday, July 23, 2021 from the love and warmth of her home, in the dedicated care of her family. Colleen was born 63 years ago on October 9, 1957 in Tupper Lake to Helen (LaBarge) and Garnard Kennison. She earned her Associate degree in nursing...

Jul 14, 2021

Marie Farrell, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Albany Medical Center.  Marie was born 55 years ago on March 23, 1966 in New York and she spent most of her early adult life in Willowbrook State School from 1975-1985 and then moved to the OD Heck Developmental Center from 1985-1990.

In 1990...

Jul 12, 2021

Henry J. Michel, of Duanesburg, found eternal peace on Monday, July 12, 2021 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany.

Born 66 years ago on August 6, 1954 in Amityville to Doris (Stewart) and Henry A. Michel, he grew up on Long Island before moving to Huntersland and graduating from Middleburgh Central School in...

Jul 9, 2021

Gwendolyn H. Watson of Middleburgh found eternal peace on Friday, July 9, 2021 in the comfort of her daughter's home, surrounded by her family and friends. Gwen was born 66 years ago on July 21, 1954 and will forever be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.  She took great...