Obituaries

Jul 31, 2020

Middleburgh – Ralph T. Wood, Sr. of Clauverwie, died peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Ellis Hospital. Born on August 5, 1938 in Schoharie to the late Satina (Williams) and Melvin Henry Wood, Ralph graduated from Schoharie Central School and grew up with a passion for hard work and a willingness to give of himself to others in...

Jul 23, 2020

Like the sun, that brings warmth and color and the stars at night, that bring twinkling shimmers of beauty to our world, so too does a person whose life revolves around happiness, love and joy. And from the day she was born on May 23, 2002, Isabel M. Skowfoe emulated all of those charms and more until...

Jul 20, 2020

Middleburgh -Clifton LaVerne Hubbard passed away peacefully at his home and went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 20, 2020.

Born in Gilboa, New York on February 23, 1934 to Clifton John and Frances (Barber) Hubbard, he was the oldest of eight children. He graduated from Gilboa–Conesville Central School, worked locally for a...

Jul 19, 2020

Fultonham – Franklin Adams, 73, of Beaver Lane, died peacefully at home on Sunday, July 19, 2020, surrounded by his family.

Frank was born on December 11, 1946 in White Plains, NY to the late Vivian (Wheeler) and Franklin W. Adams and served in the United States Navy form 1964-1968.

Frank...

Jul 17, 2020

Cobleskill – Clara Glantz, 90, of Early Woodlands, found eternal peace in the arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 17, 2020.

Clara was born on February 3, 1930 in Perkasie, PA to Alice (Yerger) and James S. Kramer.  Clara loved being with her family, shopping, clipping coupons and a good bargain whenever...

Jul 16, 2020

Huntersland – Camilla "Kay" A. Thorn, 86, went home to Heaven on Thursday, July 16, 2020.

Kay was born on August 5, 1933 in Carlisle, MA to Marion (Garthe) and Harold Eriksen and studied to become a Registered Nurse, eventually working at Lincoln Hall in Somers, NY.

Kay was gifted artistically and loved...

Jul 14, 2020

Middleburgh – Donald (Bo) Watson, 76, found eternal peace on July 14, 2020in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love of his family and closest friends.

Bo was born on February 19, 1944 and will long be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He took great pride in raising...

Jul 11, 2020

Livingstonville – George P. Chichester passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 5, 2020, 14 years to the day of the death of his beloved wife, Virginia.

George was the youngest of 12 siblings and was born on Mace Hill Road in the Town of Broome in 1931, to Molly and Coit Chichester. ...

Jul 11, 2020

Middleburgh – Erika Shaw, 69, of St. Johnsville and formerly of Middleburgh, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 11, 2020 at Albany Medical Center following years of declining health.

Erika was born in Kellinghusen, Germany to Olga (Gerulat) and Gustav Borchert. Erika graduated from Queens Vocational School with a degree in Beauty Culture.  She met...

Jul 7, 2020

Gilboa - The life of Daniel Shultes was brought full circle when he passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his wife Trista during the early hours of July 7, 2020 after a courageous battle against ALS.

Known as Dan or Danny to his family and friends, Daniel was born on July 7, 1977...

Jul 2, 2020

Edgewater, FL– Richard A Bartholomew passed at home on July 2, 2020, under the loving care of his children and Hospice. A resident of Edgewater, FL for almost 50 years, Richard was originally from Middleburgh where he was a cattle dealer and dairy farmer. He was also owner of Richard's Drywall in Edgewater and a volunteer firefighter. His happiest...

Jun 23, 2020

Middleburgh – Betty Lou DeAngelo, 84, of State Route 145, Middleburgh, found the eternal peace of Heaven on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 from the warmth of her home, in the loving care of her daughter.

Betty was born on April 1, 1936 in Lawyersville to Margaret (Osterhout) and Claude Keller, who both predeceased her.

Jun 17, 2020

Gilboa – Shirley Y. Kutzscher, 82, of Mace Road, found peace from declining health on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the Fulton Center for Nursing, where she had been receiving care.

Shirley was born at home on February 12, 1938 in Gilboa to Irene (Buel) and Raymond Brown, who both predeceased her.

Shirley graduated and...

Jun 2, 2020

Middleburgh – Raymond A. Simeon's peace came Tuesday, June 2, 2020, in his home, wrapped in the love, care and faith of his family.

Ray was born on July 24, 1941 in Queens to Claire (Kauffman) and Raymond J. Simeon.  He graduated from John Adams High School and proudly served two years in the United States Navy...

Jun 2, 2020

Middleburgh – Marion Vamosy, 81, of Warrior Way and formerly of Schoharie, died peacefully Tuesday, June 2, 2020 following a brief illness and a brave fight with cancer.

Born on November 20, 1938 in Albany to Margaret (Bellinger) and Irving Stifflear, Marion graduated from Schoharie Central School in 1957, from SUNY Cobleskill in 1959, and later from...

May 13, 2020

Schoharie– Joan Barbara Baumgarten (Brush), formerly of Route 30, found eternal peace on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 in the loving care and embrace of her family.

Born on February 5, 1935 in Huntington, NY to Mildred G. (Brower) and Byron V. Brush, she grew up on Long Island.  She married John C. Baumgarten on June 19, 1954...

May 13, 2020

Middleburgh – Thomas J. Vollkommer, of Cotton Hill Road, found eternal peace on Wednesday, May 13, 2020.

Tom was born in South Hempstead, NY to Mildred (Bedell) and Jacob Vollkommer on August 13, 1941.  He worked for the Garden City School District before retiring as assistant head custodian and eventually fulfilled his lifelong dream of...

May 9, 2020

Middleburgh – Stephen G. Czachor, 74, of MT Path, found peace from his declining health on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany.

Stephen was born in Brooklyn on April 19, 1946 to Margaret (Kennell) and Adam Czachor and upon graduating from high school, proudly served in the United States Army from...

Apr 30, 2020

Middleburgh – Charlotte Ann Bell passed into the hands of her Lord on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at the age of 63.

Charlotte was born on February 11, 1957 in Knoxville, TN to the late Sally (Kitts) and Lester Felter.  She was also predeceased by her brother Bob.

She leaves behind her soulmate...

Apr 21, 2020

Middleburgh – Alan R. Hanson found eternal peace from declining health on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Alan was born on May 28, 1963 in Cobleskill to Wini (Shaul) and Richard Hanson. Bright, cheerful and kind, Alan made friends easily.  He had a fondness for animals too, rescuing hurt ones, nursing and releasing them,...