Obituaries

Mar 4, 2020

Huntersland – Walter W. Wissert, Sr., 92, of Huntersland Road, found eternal peace on Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

Walter was born in Queens, NY on November 24, 1927 to Susanna (Hebenstreib) and William R. Wissert.  Walter served in the United States Army from 1952 – 1954 and devoted his life to helping others, young and old alike. ...

Feb 29, 2020

Middleburgh – Reuben S. Mickle, Jr., 71, of Lorraine Drive, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 29, 2020.

Reuben was born on July 15, 1948 in Cobleskill to Cathrine (Tillison) and Reuben S. Mickle, Sr.  Reuben served in the United States Marine Corps from 1965-1968 and again from 1968 to...

Feb 28, 2020

Middleburgh – In the comfort of his home, Barry R. Zach, 73, passed early Friday morning, February 28, 2020, in the loving arms of his wife, Patricia.

Barry, who was predeceased by his parents, Marion (Wood) and Frank Zach, Jr., was born on July 7, 1946.  Growing up, he worked the family farm while attending Middleburgh Central...

Feb 24, 2020

Breakabeen – Joseph W. Maxwell, 62, of Clauverwie, died unexpectedly on February 24, 2020 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady.

Joe was born on May 16, 1957 in Catskill to Elizabeth (Castle) and Harold Maxwell.

A "Jack of All Trades," Joe worked in construction, plumbing and truck driving, as well as at Shaul Farms in Fultonham. ...

Feb 24, 2020

Summit – William Kubik, 91, found eternal peace on Monday, February 24, 2020 in the warmth of his home.

He was born on March 19, 1928 in Islip, NY to Emil and Mary (Bele) Kubik and he proudly served in the United States Army from 1954-1955. Bill worked for 35 years as a therapy aide...

Feb 22, 2020

Town of Florida - Donald "Skip" McPhee, 79, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2020 at his home. He was predeceased last June by his wife Jane. They shared 57 years together.

Born in New York City, New York on March 11, 1940. He was the oldest son of Thomas and Wilhelmina (Block) McPhee of...

Feb 17, 2020

Middleburgh – The epitome of a lady to the end, Marion E. Zach, 97, found Heavenly peace on Monday, February 17, 2020.

Born on November 20, 1922 at home in Middleburgh to Velma (Wainwright) and Howard Wood, she attended and graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1940.

Never one to sit idle, Marion...

Feb 6, 2020

Middleburgh & Chittenango - William J. Andrew (Bill), 62 of Jill Street, passed unexpectedly, Thursday, February 6, 2020 at St. Joseph's hospital in Syracuse.  Bill was born on March 22, 1957 in Stamford, NY. The son of the late, Helene (Stevenson) Farrell and Dr. Basil W. Andrew. He graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1975.  He received...

Feb 1, 2020

Middleburgh – Marian J. Del Giorno passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

Born on September 9, 1933 to Edna (Shelmandine) and Otis Lawyer on the family farm in Breakabeen, she grew up with her siblings and graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1950.

Though life would take her to many...

Jan 29, 2020

Middleburgh – Charlotte (Christman) Chichester, 92, passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 with her family by her side.

Born on January 3, 1928, Charlotte grew up with her 13 siblings and attended school in Cobleskill.  Throughout her life, Charlotte worked at the Middleburgh Newsroom, the A&S Diner, Saw Mill...

Jan 28, 2020

Esperance - William "Bill" James Connors, born on June 11, 1961, left us too soon on January 28, 2020 and a new Rockstar was inducted into Heaven's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Bill's first love was his son, Liam John Connors. His second love was music, beginning with his trumpet in high school and...

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....