Obituaries

Jan 14, 2021

Richmondville – Catherine Marie Ruffcorn, 63, of High Street, passed away at home on Thursday, January 14, 2021 from complications of the COVID-19 Virus.

Cathy was born in the Bronx on October 3, 1957 to Sally (Waldron) and George Ruffcorn.  She graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1976 and continued her education at SUNY Cobleskill...

Jan 8, 2021

Elsie Theresa Madison of Carlisle, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Friday, January 8, 2021.

Born August 13, 1920 in San Pedro, California, she was the daughter of Takenosuke Ito and Shigechiyo (Goto) Ito.

Elsie married William Wallace Madison on December 21, 1951 in Nagoya,...

Jan 8, 2021

Fultonham – Eleanor Preston, formerly of Fultonham, found eternal peace in the arms of her Lord on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Van Rensselear Manor in Troy, where she had been receiving care.

Eleanor was born in Rodman, NY on June 23, 1932 to Velva (Collier) and Orson Bulluck. Eleanor graduated from Mansville High School...

Jan 4, 2021

Middleburgh – Ronald C. Smith, 77, found eternal peace on Monday, January 4, 2021 from declining health.

Ronald was born in Albany, on May 4, 1943 to Irma M. (Van Tassell) and Victor C. Smith.  He graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1961 and went on to serve in the United States Navy from 1961-1965. ...

Jan 2, 2021

Conesville – Neysa S. Reynolds found eternal peace on Saturday, January 2, 2020 in her home, and in the loving care of her family.

Neysa was born in Conesville on August 26, 1920 to Nina (Maybie) and Paul Stryker and was very proud to be around for 100 years, 4 months and seven days.  She...

Dec 28, 2020

Middleburgh – Hans Armas Lindstrom found eternal peace on Monday, December 28, 2020.

Hans was born in Helsinki, Finland on May 23, 1941 to Irja (Oulesverta) and Helge Lindstrom. He embodied the Finnish concept of sisu; meaning resilience, bravery, perseverance and fortitude.  Surviving and enduring many of life's battles, Hans' spirit never lost its light,...

Dec 24, 2020

Gilboa – Carlton E. Lewis, 92, of Wyckoff Road, died Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Albany Medical Center following declining health.

Born on the family farm in Gilboa on July 14, 1928 to Mabel and Earl Lewis, Carlton grew up working on the homestead.  A valuable member of his father's team, along with his brother...

Dec 23, 2020

Warnerville – Michael Stephens received the greatest Christmas gift and was welcomed home to Heaven on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 from his home on West Fulton Road.

Michael was born on December 24, 1944 in Manhattan to Dorothy (Petersen) and Theodore Stephens.

Growing up in a large family himself, Michael raised his children...

Dec 21, 2020

Malone – A beautiful light and life passed into eternity unexpectedly on Monday, December 21, 2020.  That same light and life that burned within Shyanne Lyn Rose Stanley, or as those closest to her recall, "Shy Shy," will live forever in the hearts and memories of her parents: Tammy Lyn Polak of Middleburgh and Kevin Alan Duell...

Dec 21, 2020

The same love that came at Christmas is surely the same love that welcomed Ethel Cater to her Heavenly home on Monday, December 21, 2020. Born in Schoharie on November 29, 1928 to Carrie (Coons) and Miles Diamond, Ethel grew up attending Schoharie Central School before moving to Middleburgh after the fifth grade.  She married Virgil Cater,...

Dec 16, 2020

Middleburgh - Olavi William (Nick) Niskanen, 84, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 16, 2020.

He was born June 19, 1936 in Alatornio, Finland (Lapland) to Helmi Sofia (Nuttula) Niskanen and Urho Immanuel Niskanen. Urho emigrated to the United States where he worked to save enough money to bring his family to America. During...

Dec 11, 2020

Breakabeen - Lucretia (Kitty) Alice Gates King died peacefully at home on Friday, December 11, 2020.

Kitty was born at home in Breakabeen on May 11, 1931 to Mildred (Boughton) Vroman and William Gates, Sr.

Kitty loved to read, tend her flower gardens, bird feeders, fishing, and processing food from her huge vegetable...

Dec 9, 2020

Middleburgh - Thomas J. Wood, of Mary Taylor Road, died peacefully at home in the loving care of his family on Wednesday, December 09, 2020.

Born on February 3, 1932 in Middleburgh to Ina B. (Wood) and Leonard B. Wood, Tom grew up on the family homestead and graduated from Middleburgh Central School.

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Dec 5, 2020

Rotterdam- Kelly Parker, 60, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 5, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He left this life, albeit far too soon, with all of the people he loved the most by his side, exactly as he wanted.

Born and raised on the Parker family farm in Middleburgh, NY, Kelly graduated...

Nov 29, 2020

Mildred V. Kane, most recently of Stoneview Heights, was welcomed home to Heaven on Sunday, November 29, 2020.

Millie was born in Brooklyn on February 16, 1922 to Mary (McGovern) and Thomas Mack and grew up helping her parents raise her many siblings.  She lived in Brooklyn for many years before purchasing her home at the corner...

Nov 27, 2020

Looking up, with a beautiful peace and calm in his eyes, he saw "so many of them" in his own words and surely Jeffrey D. Kingsbury, 47, of Preston Hollow found his eternal rest in the love of those angels on November 27, 2020 from the warmth of his home and the loving embrace of his family and his...

Oct 24, 2020

Middleburgh - James F. Marquit, Jr., passed into eternal life on Saturday, October 24, 2020 and is now forever embraced by the communion of the saints in service of a gracious and loving God.

Jim was born on June 18, 1933 in Kingston, NY, to James F. Marquit, Sr. and Lillian E. Trede Marquit and graduated from...

Oct 23, 2020

Middleburgh – Duane W. Kennedy, of Gates Hill Road, died suddenly and peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2020.

Duane was born in Schenectady on March 13, 1953 to his mother Loretta (Engle), affectionately known as "Mrs.K" and his father, William J. Kennedy.  Duane graduated from Middleburgh Central School and for several years owned his own business, building...

Oct 21, 2020

Middleburgh - Machito Budhai found eternal peace on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at home, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Machito was born on August 31, 1965 to his mother Diana (Crooks-Bygrave) and his father, Ruperto Budhai, who predeceased him.

Machito enjoyed nature, hunting, motorcycles and a good film....

Oct 21, 2020

Middleburgh – Martin McNeill, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 with his loving wife at his side.

Martin was born in New York City and came to the Schoharie Valley as a teenager, to work at the Reinhart farm on East Hill.  He never shied away from hard work and dedicated himself...