Obituaries

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."  ...

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...