Obituaries

Nov 14, 2025

Jerome "Jerry" A. Polak, of Middlefort Road, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Greene Meadows in Catskill.

Jerry was born 83 years ago on May 28, 1942 in Schoharie to Frances J. (Smolarski) and John A. Polak and graduated from Schoharie Central School in 1961.  A proud Veteran of the United States Army, he...

Nov 13, 2025

Tammy Ellen Schuessler, 62 of Preston Hollow, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 from natural causes.

Born in Catskill, on May 23, 1963, Tammy was the beloved daughter of Werner Schuessler, who predeceased her and Marieanne (Boehm) Schuessler. A bright and determined student, she earned her MBA from Simmons College in Boston,...

Nov 8, 2025

Adrienne R Bartholomew, 84, a cherished member of the Middleburgh community, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Basett Medical Center in Cooperstown surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Schenectady on July 11, 1941, Adrienne was the daughter of the late William and Rita (Reynolds) Neiles and sister to the late William C. Neiles....

Nov 3, 2025

Harold "Harry" Norman Guest III, 66, of Huntersland, NY, passed away peacefully at home on November 3, 2025 surrounded by his family. A lifelong resident of Huntersland, Harold was born on May 24, 1959, at Cobleskill Hospital, the son of Harold and Arline (Cater) Guest.  Harold graduated from Middleburgh Central School and while Harold dreamed of becoming a professional...

Nov 2, 2025

Gary "Groucho" Ramundo found eternal peace on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Honey, Dad, Pops, Groucho, Gary, Coach, McGuyver, King Cob, take your pick. Whatever role was needed, he was the guy for the job. He was born on July 20, 1950 in Schenectady to Elizabeth (Carrapellucci) and Daniel Ramundo, Sr. and was a Gilboa-Conesville graduate....

Oct 26, 2025

We lost the light of our lives on Sunday October 26th. Our beautiful, perfect sunshine boy passed suddenly in his sleep. Our love for him filled every inch of our lives.

Oscar was a spitfire who loved to make mayhem. He loved nothing more than to be covered in dirt. He loved loud emergency vehicles,...

Oct 12, 2025

Wilna Marilyn Brooks (St George, Aube), passed away in peace on October 12, 2025 after a long illness with daughters Marie and Mary by her side.

She was born in Charlotte, Vermont on July 8, 1936 to Arthur J and Chrystal W (Allen) St. George who predeceased her as well as all of her siblings....

Sep 24, 2025

Richard "Dick" Alfred Palmer, 92, formerly of Lawyersville, passed away peacefully with his loving wife Joan by his side on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

He was born on July 19, 1933, in Schenectady, New York, to Clifford and Alice (Patterson)

Palmer. On November 3, 1974, he married Joan (Canfield) Palmer, who lovingly survives him.

Sep 19, 2025

Josie Cleveland, of Grove Street, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025 after a decline in health.

Born 80 years ago on June 19, 1945 to Earl Cleveland and Lydia Miller Cleveland, she was the oldest of 6 children.  Josie was known for her vivacious personality and her ability to light up...

Sep 16, 2025

Raymond E. Kennedy, Jr., of State Route 30, loving husband, father, "Old Pops" and more to his family and friends found peace from this world, the same way he lived his life, surrounded by the love of his family.

Ray was born 93 years ago on June 4, 1932 in Albany, to Erma (Springstead) and Raymond E....

Sep 15, 2025

Kristopher M. Keiper, Jr., found eternal peace on Monday, September 15, 2025.

Kris was born 23 years ago on June 27, 2002 in Stroudsburg, PA. and loved being surrounded by the outdoors.  Drawing helped his soul release the tensions of life, along with listening to music of all kinds.  Kris also loved gathering...

Sep 14, 2025

Susan Mary Radick of Preston Hollow, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after a prolonged illness.

Born August 10, 1950 in Jamaica, Queens to Margaret (Sparrow) and William T. Brown, she was a graduate of H. Frank Carey High School and relocated upstate nearly 47 years ago after a whirlwind...

Sep 8, 2025

William Issac "Willy" Armlin IV, 79, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, at his home in Schoharie, New York, surrounded by his "girls."

Born on January 21, 1946, in Cobleskill, New York, Willy was a lifelong resident of the Schoharie Valley. He grew up on the family farm in Franklinton and graduated from Middleburgh...

Aug 29, 2025

Harvey J. Reinhart, of East Hill Road, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady.

He was born 77 years ago on October 1, 1947 at home, on the family farm to Ruth (Barber) and Jay Reinhart and graduated from Middleburgh Central School.  Harvey continued his education, earning a Bachelor's degree...

Aug 27, 2025

Walter "Buck" G. Berdan passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, surrounded by family after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born on July 29, 1949 to Leonard and Margaret (Bliss) Berdan. Buck grew up hiking, camping, swimming and caving all over New York with his brothers, and his many cousins and friends. He was...

Aug 26, 2025

David L. McCabe, of Mill Valley Road, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 in his home, with his family, after a courageous fight with cancer.

Courage was born with David, 69 years ago on October 16, 1955 as he was delivered prematurely to Tressa Osterhoudt and William J. McCabe at St....

Aug 25, 2025

James A. Spencer, 91, of Middleburgh, New York, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, in Cobleskill, New York. A lifelong resident of Middleburgh, Jim was born on July 6, 1934, at the former Bull's Head Inn in Middleburgh, the son of the late Frank R. Spencer and Matilda (Rivenburg) Spencer.

He was married to...

Aug 20, 2025

Bridget M. Cole, of Grove Street, passed away unexpectedly at her home on August 20, 2025. Bridget was born 60 years ago in Richmondville, on July 22, 1965 to Hazel Hollenbeck and Clayton Cole.

She attended Schoharie Central School and BOCES for wood working, graduating in 1984 and was employed at Toe Path Industries for many years....

Aug 14, 2025

Kathy A. Ryan, of Stone Store Road, found eternal peace on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

She was born 69 years ago in Schenectady to Eleanor (Alexander) and Edward Iwan and worked for many years as an LPN with O.D. Heck.

Kathy loved making crafts and painting, horses and horseback riding, lunching and visiting with friends...

Aug 1, 2025

Alice M. Feidner passed away suddenly on Friday, August 1, 2025 at Ellis Hospital.

Alice was a homemaker who loved her family dearly, along with her poodles.  Grateful for the simplicity of her life, she loved taking rides in the country, savoring her favorite chocolates, chocolate cake and reminiscing, especially about her first...