Recent Obituaries from Middleburgh, NY

Rudolph F. Kurz

Rudolph F. Kurz

May 23, 2019

Gilboa – Rudolph F. Kurz, 79, found eternal peace on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

Born on December 25, 1939 in the Bronx, Rudy was the only son of Caroline (Hudik) and Rudolph Kurz.

He worked for many years as the Superintendent of Building and Grounds at South Orangetown Central School District...

Peter R. Tanner

Peter R. Tanner

May 22, 2019

Esperance – Peter R. Tanner, 46, of Priddle Road, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at his residence, following declining health.

Peter was born on May 23, 1972 in Cobleskill to Linda (Laraway) and the late Robert Tanner.

He worked at NYS DOT for 13 years, before his...

Janet Turner Cooke

Janet Turner Cooke

May 22, 2019

Middleburgh - Janet Turner Cooke passed away on May 22, 2019 at her son's home.

She was born in Schenectady on April 12, 1941 to Craig and Mary Turner, of Middleburgh.  Janet graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1959 and earned her Associate's Degree from Columbia-Greene CC.

Janet was as a...

Robert E. Taylor

Robert E. Taylor

May 21, 2019

Brunswick, GA – Robert Eugene Taylor, 78, died unexpectedly and tragically too soon on May 21, 2019 from injuries received in a vehicle accident in Richmond, VA.

Robert was born on March 13, 1941 in Jacksonville, FL to Estelle (Sloan) and Harwel Taylor. A talented craftsman, Robert enjoyed making things out of wood. ...

Elaine J. Hotaling

Elaine J. Hotaling

May 18, 2019

Carlisle – Elaine J. Hotaling, of Becker Corners Road, found eternal peace from declining health on Saturday, May 18, 2019.

Born on April 4, 1958 in Cobleskill to Mary C. (DeCator) and Donald H. Filmer, she was the youngest of her family and lived with a fire and zest for life. She attended Cobleskill Central...

Frank J. Schafroth

Frank J. Schafroth

May 15, 2019

Middleburgh- Frank J. Schafroth died peacefully, surrounded by family on May 15, 2019 after 73 years of memories, love and life.

Frank was born on November 20, 1945 in New York City to Marie (Benvenuto) and George Schafroth. Loving the peace and quiet of nature, Frank lived on Gates Hill for 45 years. He was an avid...

Stephen D. Conklin

Stephen D. Conklin

May 9, 2019

Rensselaerville – Stephen D. Conklin, 65, of Pond Hill Road, found eternal peace on Thursday, May 9, 2019.

Steve was born in Suffern, NY on November 15, 1953 and was raised by his mom, Patricia (Delaney) and her husband, Willis Ingersoll of Stony Point and his grandparents, Helen and Archibald Conklin of Pearl River,  who...

Stanley E. Scislowsky

Stanley E. Scislowsky

Apr 30, 2019

Schenectady – Stanley E. Scislowsky, 101, of Curry Road, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at his home.

Stanley was born in Middleburgh on August 3, 1917 to Mary (Salabye) and Michael Scislowsky.  He graduated from Middleburgh Central School and proudly served in the United States Navy from 1936 until 1940 and again from1943...

Robert E. Varella

Robert E. Varella

Apr 30, 2019

Middleburgh – Robert E. Varella, 93, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Baptist Nursing and Health Center in Scotia, following declining health.

Robert was born on June 18, 1925 to Elizabeth (Murmann) and Ismael Varella.  He proudly served in the United States Army from 1944 until 1946.

A hard-working young man,...

Alfred J. Forte

Alfred J. Forte

Apr 30, 2019

Fultonham - Life came full circle to Alfred J. Forte on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 in the warmth of his home and in the love of his family.

Al was born on September 27, 1948 in Brooklyn to Elsie L. (Verderosa) and Nicholas J. Forte. Perhaps the greatest part of his youth and...

Elizabeth R. Macmillan

Elizabeth R. Macmillan

Apr 27, 2019

Middleburgh –Elizabeth R. MacMillan, 71, of Route 145, found eternal peace on Saturday, April 27, 2019 in the warmth of her home.

Born on December 20, 1947 in Syracuse, Liz was raised by her mother, Martha Webb and remained in the Syracuse area while growing up.

A chance encounter at McDonald's in Syracuse one night...

Ronald L. Barry, Jr.

Ronald L. Barry, Jr.

Apr 20, 2019

Conesville – Surrounded by the love and light of his family, Ronald L. Barry, Jr. died peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2019 in the warmth of his home.

Born on June 23, 1978 in Stamford, to Wilma (Tompkins) and Ronald L. Barry, Sr., he enjoyed every one of his forty years, even in...

Johanna L. Mills

Johanna L. Mills

Apr 14, 2019

Middleburgh – Johanna L. Mills, 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Albany Medical Center.

She was born on July 18, 1948 in Albany to Grace M. (Rivers) and John L. Schultz.

Johanna attended Hudson Valley Community College and went on to a forty-year career at...

Beatrice A. Mchale-Armlin

Beatrice A. Mchale-Armlin

Apr 8, 2019

Middleburgh – Seventy-six years of love, laughter and life will be cherished by everyone that knew Beatrice A. McHale-Armlin.  Bea loved to be with her family and to travel, so fitting that she was doing both just before her life on earth ended peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, April 8, 2019 in Fort Lauderdale.

It...

Carolea Wilkens

Carolea Wilkens

Apr 3, 2019

Middleburgh- A beautiful spirit found peace from her failing health, in the warmth of her home on Wednesday, April 3, 2019.

Carolea Hillert Rooney Wilkens was born in Jamaica, NY on October 27, 1935 to Rita (Berkelmann) and Kenneth Hillert and grew up in New Jersey.

She graduated from St. Cecilia High School in NJ...

Franklin "Mick" D. Clark, Jr.

Franklin "Mick" D. Clark, Jr.

Mar 31, 2019

Preston Hollow – Franklin "Mick" D. Clark, Jr., 75, leaves behind his wife Nina, his 4-legged children and sisters Kath and Lynn to reside with God, whom was always at his side.

Franklin worked for CBS and Halsey Stewart on Wall Street, but decided to lead a simpler life as a self-employed carpenter. ...

Virgil Pangburn

Virgil Pangburn

Mar 20, 2019

Middleburgh – As the rest of the world welcomed the first day of spring, this March 20, 2019, the Pangburn family surrounded and embraced Virgil, in his final moments on earth as he died at Albany Medical Center, bringing him peace from the ravages of Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Born in Catskill on February 10,...

Gloria E. Heim

Gloria E. Heim

Mar 20, 2019

Middleburgh – Gloria E. Heim, 91, found eternal peace on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, with her family surrounding her.

She was born September 9, 1927, in the Bronx, the daughter of the late Louis and Louise Eckert. Her family moved to Middleburgh where she attended Middleburgh Central School and graduated in 1946.

...

Thomas M. Dunn

Thomas M. Dunn

Mar 18, 2019

Middleburgh – Thomas M. Dunn 68, of Middleburgh, formerly of Mastic Beach, died Monday, March 18, 2019 in the peace of his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Thomas was born in Manhattan on October 29, 1950 to the late Margaret I. (O'Callaghan) and Thomas C. Dunn.

He was a proud...

Deborah A. Vadney-Sontheimer

Deborah A. Vadney-Sontheimer

Mar 7, 2019

Rensselaer – Deborah A. Vadney-Sontheimer, 61,of Madison Avenue, found peace and comfort from her declining health on Thursday, March 7, 2019 in the loving care of her family and the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's

Debbie was born on December 11, 1957 in Albany to Margaret (Benedict) and Thomas J. Vadney.

December is...

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