Obituaries

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...

Jun 29, 2021

Patricia White found eternal peace on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Pat was born 83 years ago on March 17, 1938 in the Town of Berne, to Marjorie (Wright) and Milford Laraway. A simple date to the Sadie Hawkins dance with John White quickly turned into a love affair that spanned decades.  After graduating from Middleburgh Central School,...

Jun 28, 2021

Carol A. Granbacka, of MT Path, found eternal rest on Monday, June 28, 2021 in the comfort of her home. Carol was born 77 years ago in Livingstonville on February 22, 1944 to Henrietta (Hipfl) and Leland Lacy, Sr. After graduating from Middleburgh Central School she began working at Central National Bank in 1963 and for 35...

Jun 28, 2021

History happens every moment, as it has from the beginning and those dedicated to preserving and bringing history to life fill their own lives and the lives of those around them with timeless gifts. Betty M. Chichester knew this early on and throughout her 94 years, she continuously shared all that she learned and never lost her...

Jun 26, 2021

Faith is believing and trusting in our Lord's promise of salvation through Christ, then growing in His Word throughout our lives.  William Wallace Madison, Jr did just that until his faith became sight on Saturday, June 26, 2021, when he was welcomed into the eternal embrace of his Lord and Savior. Born May 26, 1954...

Jun 21, 2021

Since the beginning, the heavens have sparkled with the beauty of the stars.  That same sparkle shone through Maureen Viola, whose life came full circle on Monday, June 21, 2021 when she found eternal peace.

Maureen was born 73 years ago on June 28, 1947 in Floral Park to Dorothy (Wallace) and Vincent Riordan. Many...

Jun 9, 2021

Stephen L. Brodie, Sr., of Eaton Corners Road, passed away peacefully in the loving care of his family on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Stephen was born 77 years ago on April 22, 1944 in Cooperstown, to Eleanor (Camp) and Raymond H. Brodie, Sr.  Stephen graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1963 and served in the United States...

Jun 9, 2021

Joseph J. D'Arpa, Jr. died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, while taking a nap. Joes was born 87 years ago on May 14, 1933 in Flushing, NY to Emma (McMillen) and Joseph J. D'Arpa, Sr. Kind and gentle, Joe was happiest around their home and often helped with the family's roadside vegetable stand...

Jun 6, 2021

Gloria G. Disbury, of MT Path, found eternal peace on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Gloria was born 88 years ago on July 12, 1932 to Gizella (Kaila) and Henry Wernau.  Gloria worked as a phone operator for the NY Telephone Company before moving to Middleburgh in 1978 and then at the...

Jun 3, 2021

Grace Mary (Brown) Barber, 94, of Middleburgh, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2021.

Born in Carlisle, NY on June 30, 1926 daughter of Harold and Ethel (Russell) Brown, she grew up at the Old Brown Homestead on Corbin Hill Road.  She graduated from Cobleskill High School in 1944 and worked at a bank in Cobleskill until...

May 25, 2021

Marjorie Silliman Rose Becker, a life-long resident of Middleburgh and Chairman of The Middleburgh Telephone Company (MIDTEL) passed away on Tuesday, May 25th of natural causes. She was known as Marge to her many friends and fellow residents of Schoharie County, NY. She was two months shy of 99.

Born in Hobart NY in 1922,...

Apr 26, 2021

Bruce L. Mills, 74, passed away peacefully Monday, April 26, 2021 at his home.

Bruce was born on January 25, 1947 in Warsaw, NY to Jeanette (Wheeler) and Allen F. Mills. He lived his life quietly and privately, but enjoyed all of Mother Nature, hunting around his property and feeling the wind in his face while cruising...