Obituaries

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,...

Apr 7, 2020

Schenectady – Marguerite "Peggy" L. Pindar, 91, of Glenville Street, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at Palatine Nursing Home in Palatine Bridge, where she had been receiving care.

Peggy was born on July 9, 1928, in Albany to Marguerite Amelia (Woods) and Henry Van Loan Pindar, Sr.  She graduated from The Knox School...

Apr 4, 2020

Huntersland – Danyail G. Porter, a beautiful soul with a heart of gold, found peace on Saturday, April 4, 2020 in the comfort of her home, one of her greatest wishes. Danyail was born on February 15, 1984 in Albany to Deborah (Christman) and Michael Porter, Sr.  She graduated from Middleburgh Central School and earned her Associate's...

Apr 1, 2020

Middleburgh – Richard "Rick" Campbell, 53 of Main Street, found eternal peace on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Rick was born in Cobleskill on January 26, 1967 to Naomi "Leigh" (Belden) and Clifford Campbell of Middleburgh.  Rick graduated from Middleburgh Central School and went on to earn his Bachelor's degree in chemistry...

Mar 31, 2020

Fultonham- It is said that Heaven needs children too and while we struggle to understand, we can still feel the warmth and strength of their smiles in the sunshine and see the beautiful, loving twinkle of their eyes in the evening stars.  The same warm, loving strength that Winter Shaul possessed will live on, long after Tuesday,...

Mar 16, 2020

Middleburgh – Julie A. Beretz, of Clauverwie, found eternal peace on Monday, March 16, 2020 in the warmth of her home.

Born in Cobleskill on September 1, 1959, Julie graduated from Middleburgh Central School and mastered the job of being a stay-at-home mom to her family.  She also enjoyed manicuring lawns recently, under her own employ.

Mar 16, 2020

Schoharie – Carole Ann Clink Klingbeil passed away after a long illness on March 16, 2020, at her home in Maryland which she shared with daughter. Born in Montrose, PA. on July 21, 1940, the daughter of Elmer and Phyllis Clink, Carole he was a 1958 graduate of Middleburgh Central School and started her family soon thereafter.  She worked...

Mar 15, 2020

Middleburgh – Arthur G. Belden, Jr., 85, passed away in his sleep on Sunday, March 15, 2020 and Heaven gained a fighting Angel.

Arthur was born December 22, 1934 on Staten Island, to Arthur G. Belden Sr. and Catherine L. (Tobin) and proudly served in the United States Army from 1956 – 1962.

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Mar 10, 2020

Middleburgh – Francis J. Bergan, 88, found eternal peace on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.

Francis was born on April 24, 1931 in South Weymouth, MA to Eunice (Lydon) and Francis Bergan.  He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from 1952 – 1953.

While working at the A&P in...

Mar 5, 2020

Middleburgh – Edward J. Gotch, 72, of Gorge Road, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 5, 2020.

Edward was born on November 1, 1947 in Bay Shore, NY.  He worked as a grounds man at Miller Place High School for many years before retiring.  He loved his cars and being a "shade-tree mechanic."  ...