Obituaries

Jan 26, 2020

Middleburgh – Esther Wilma Smith, 93, of River Street and most recently Henderson, NC, died on Sunday, January 26, 2020 in the comfort of her home in Henderson.

Esther was born on June 3, 1926 at home in Livingstonville to Alids (Watson) and DeForest Rivenburgh.  She graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1945 and went...

Jan 20, 2020

Middleburgh – Having just said her goodbyes to her beloved husband Charlie, who predeceased her a week earlier, Joyce E. Slater, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, January 20, 2020 at the Holiday at the Atrium in Glenville.

Born in Schenectady on July 22, 1940 to the late Grace (Ferguson) and Edward Teller, Joyce graduated from...

Jan 18, 2020

Middleburgh - Quiet, warm, unassuming, yet strong-willed with an unwavering faith, Margaret Ann "Peggy" Earls Horsman, 85, was welcomed to Heaven on Saturday, January 18, 2020.

Born in Albany on September 8, 1934 to Marguerite (Meier) and Raymond W. Earls. Peggy grew up in Middleburgh on the family's dairy and sheep farm on Route 145. She graduated...

Jan 13, 2020

Middleburgh – We achieve many titles throughout our lives.  Husband, father, brother, uncle, businessman, Board member, even former Mayor are all held by Charles W. Slater, who died peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2020 at the Holiday at the Atrium in Glenville.

Born in Middleburgh on July 5, 1939 to the late Julia (Wood) and...

Jan 10, 2020

Middleburgh – Cancer is a word like no other, but it is not as strong in word or in presence as the word love or the word fight.  And throughout the fight, strength comes from love and both strength and love grow in everyone near.

Beth M. Wood, of Middleburgh, filled her life with love and a...

Jan 7, 2020

Middleburgh – Jane A. Hagadorn, 88, of Windy Ridge Road, found eternal peace of Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in the warmth of her home.

Jane was born on July 12, 1931 in Merrick, NY to Mildred (Reed) and Albert Poirot.  She graduated from Mepham High School in North Bellmore and enjoyed summering upstate with her...

Dec 28, 2019

Middleburgh - Anastasia (Stasia) M. Hagan, 94, of Middleburgh, died peacefully at her home in the early hours of Saturday, December 28, 2019, while being comforted by her daughter Katherine and granddaughter Natalie.

She was born in Manhattan on March 7,1925 to Amelia (Kuhn) and Bernard Ross.

Stasia married Edward Alvin Hagan, of White Plains,...

Dec 9, 2019

Albany - Our beloved brother, Bernard M. Kennedy, age 72, passed away on December 9, 2019, at Albany Medical Center after a short illness. He was born on October 20,1947 in Watsonville, New York, the son of Kenneth T. Kennedy and Caroline Yannone Kennedy. Bernie graduated from Middleburgh Central School and spent his adult years working for...

Dec 3, 2019

Middleburgh – Terri L. Puchala, 56, of Union Street, found eternal peace instantly, while doing what she loved best, visiting local stores in her community.

Terri was born on August 21, 1963 to Janis (Porter) and John Puchala.  She attended Middleburgh Central School and eventually attended and worked with Schoharie County ARC in Schoharie for many years....

Nov 13, 2019

Middleburgh – Barbara S. Harding, 77, of VFW Lane found eternal peace on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.

Barbara was born on November 17, 1941 in Stanford, CT to Gladys (Burns) and Emory Caldwell and graduated from High School in New Jersey before attending college and working as a procurement officer with the Department of Defense in Philadelphia...

Nov 13, 2019

Oneonta – Candace L. Timm, 65, of County Highway 11, died Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by her family.

Candy was born on June 13, 1954 in Troy to Hilda (Brand) and Rudolph Timm.  She graduated from Gilboa-Conesville Central School and went on to attend the Ellis School of...

Nov 10, 2019

Gilboa – William L. Snyder, 89 of South Gilboa Road, died peacefully in the warmth of his home on Sunday, November 10, 2019.

Born October 27, 1930 in Grand Gorge to Mary (Erma) Yanson and Erwin Snyder, Bill grew up attending Gilboa and Grand Gorge central Schools and worked on his family's farm, leaving school...

Oct 31, 2019

Livingstonville – Gerard "Jerry" G. Fitzpatrick, 88, of Stone Store Road, found eternal peace on Thursday, October 31, 2019, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Jerry was born on July 16, 1931 in Queens Village to Frances (Steiner) and Hugh Fitzpatrick.

He was drafted...

Oct 23, 2019

Warnerville – Linda M. Stephens, 71, of West Fulton road was welcomed home to Heaven on Wednesday, October 23, 2019.

Linda was born on December 4, 1947 in Malone, NY to Mollie Mae (Keyser) and Frank Nolette.

Growing up in a large family herself, Linda was a spitfire and raised her children with warmth, love...

Oct 17, 2019

Middleburgh – Stephen Lee DeWitt, Sr. 73, of Middleburgh New York, found peace from the labors of earthly life on Thursday, October 17, 2019.

Born in Gerritsen Beach Brooklyn on April 16, 1946 to Claude and Mildred DeWitt, Stephen grew up being one of 9 children and learned the meaning of hard work early.

Oct 8, 2019

Gloversville- Life changes instantly and with it brings new, unwritten chapters that few are ready for.  William R. "Billy" Wissert was taken away too soon on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 and joins his mother Claudia and his sister Deborah who each predeceased him.

Born on April 6, 1961 in Queens, Billy grew up in and...

Oct 7, 2019

Middleburgh - Lawrence "Larry" Cowles passed unexpectedly on October 7, 2019, after a brief illness. He was 70 years old.

Larry was born in Corinth, NY, later moving to Schenectady, NY and was a 1968 graduate of Linton High School.  Larry enlisted in the United States Navy and was deployed to Vietnam where he proudly...

Oct 3, 2019

Middleburgh- Keith A. Chichester, 63, of Main Street, died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital.

Keith was born on June 23, 1956 at the former Stamford Hospital, a son of Thelma (Scutt) and Paul M. Chichester.

Keith retired from NYS DOT in Cobleskill where he worked on highway maintenance. ...

Sep 25, 2019

Middleburgh- Daniel D. DeLaet, 70, of Smith Road, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 25, 2019.

Daniel was born in Kearney, NE to Audrey (Sterley) and the late Kenneth DeLaet.

A chance introduction by friends became almost love at first sight and Dan eventually made his way to New York with his best friend...

Sep 23, 2019

Middleburgh- Roger Farrell, 77, of Blueberry Hill Road, found eternal peace Monday, September 23, 2019 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family.

Roger was born on October 5, 1941 to Mary M. (Kelly) Farrell and Patrick J. Farrell in Brooklyn, NY

Roger worked as an auto body repairman and was very talented...