Recent Obituaries from Middleburgh, NY

Carlton E. Lewis

Carlton E. Lewis

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...

Michael Stephens

Michael Stephens

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...

Shyanne Lyn Rose Stanley

Shyanne Lyn Rose Stanley

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...

Ethel Cater

Ethel Cater

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,...

Olavi "Nick" W. Niskanen

Olavi "Nick" W. Niskanen

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...

Lucretia King

Lucretia King

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...

Thomas J. Wood

Thomas J. Wood

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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Kelly Parker

Kelly Parker

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...

Mildred V. Kane

Mildred V. Kane

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...

Jeffrey D. Kingsbury

Jeffrey D. Kingsbury

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...

James F. Marquit

James F. Marquit

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...

Duane W. Kennedy

Duane W. Kennedy

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...

Machito Budhai

Machito Budhai

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....

Martin Mcneill

Martin Mcneill

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...

Christina M. Porter

Christina M. Porter

Oct 18, 2020

Oneonta - Christina M.  Micheline Porter, 39, passed away suddenly Sunday, October 18, 2020.

Born and raised in Middleburgh, she was the daughter of Jane and George Candido Jr and her father, Harmon Porter who predeceased her. Christina was also married to Marc Micheline, who predeceased her.

Loving Christina forever are her two children: Lucas...

Michael R. Denny

Michael R. Denny

Sep 20, 2020

Rotterdam - It is with deep sorrow and much love, that we mourn the passing of our beloved son, Michael R. (Mike) Denny on September 20, 2020 at 55 years old. Mike passed away in the comfort of his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice, following a lengthy battle with cancer.

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Richard J. Gannon

Richard J. Gannon

Sep 20, 2020

Middleburgh - Richard J. Gannon, 92, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2020, with his daughters by his side, at his home after a brief illness.

He was born on April 13, 1928 in New York City, and was the son of the late Frances (Kozel) James Gannon.  He enlisted in the US...

Douglas A. Casey, Jr.

Douglas A. Casey, Jr.

Sep 16, 2020

Jefferson – Douglas A. "Dee" Casey, Jr., died peacefully and unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 while working. Doug was born on December 15, 1966 to Kathryn J. (Howard) and Douglas A. Casey, of Carmel, NY, both of whom survive Doug. Anyone that knew Doug or that worked with him knew of his strong work ethic, attention...

Howard B. Porter

Howard B. Porter

Sep 10, 2020

North Blenheim – Howard B. Porter found eternal peace on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at his home, surrounded by the loving care of his family. Howard was born in Schenectady on June 9, 1936 to Gertrude (Proper) and Howard Porter.  After graduating from High school, Howard served in the United States Marines from 1957 until his Honorable...

Charles D. Quimby Jr.

Charles D. Quimby Jr.

Sep 9, 2020

Middleburgh – Success is measured by how one lives their life, carries themselves and how one treats others.  Charles D. Quimby, Jr., of Cliff Street, knew the value of the "Golden Rule" and followed it through all of his 89 years until his last breath on Wednesday, September 10, 2020. He was born in Gloversville to Thelma (Miller) and...

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