Recent Obituaries from Middleburgh, NY

David L. Coons

David L. Coons

Jun 24, 2019

Middleburgh – David L. Coons, of Main Street, took a final breath on Monday, June 24, 2019, letting his earthly pain and strife resolve into peace.

David was born in Schenectady on October 27, 1948 to Ruth (Haviland) and Harold Coons, who both predeceased him.

Growing up, David was a Boy Scout, played soccer, was...

Anthony W. "Jerry" Andrew

Anthony W. "Jerry" Andrew

Jun 17, 2019

Middleburgh –Anthony W. "Jerry" Andrew, 62, of Cotton Hill Road died Monday, June 17, 2019 and found his eternal peace.

Jerry was born on November 6, 1956 at the former Stamford Hospital to Beatrice (Wilkens) and Dr. B. Wesley Andrew.

Jerry was a truck driver by trade and worked for McMullen Transport, in South Bethlehem. ...

Philip N. Marasco

Philip N. Marasco

Jun 16, 2019

Milford – Philip N. Marasco, 69, found eternal peace on Sunday, June 16, 2019 from the comfort of his home.

Philip was born on March 13, 1950 in Queens, to Katherine (Lanza) and Nicholas Marasco, who both predeceased him along with his brother: Joe Visone.

The defining point of his youth was entering the United...

Evaleen P. Hatton

Evaleen P. Hatton

Jun 15, 2019

Middleburgh – Evaleen P. Hatton, 85, formerly of Middleburgh, died peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at The Grand in Guilderland from declining health.

Evaleen was born on December 11, 1933 in Middleburgh to Ruby (Miller) and James Hadsell.

With a stern temperament, Evaleen devoted herself to raising her family, yet found time to master...

Jane Palmer Mcphee

Jane Palmer Mcphee

Jun 15, 2019

Jane Palmer McPhee, 78 passed away on June 15, 2019 at the home of her daughter in Murrieta California. She was the wife of Donald McPhee (Skip) of Scotch Bush and they shared 57 years together. Jane conquered her battle with metastatic breast cancer when she went home to her Heavenly Father and all of her loved...

Kathleen M. Doyle

Kathleen M. Doyle

Jun 14, 2019

Gilboa – Kathleen M. Doyle, 74, of Hubbard Road died unexpectedly on Friday, June 14, 2019.

Born on January 7, 1945 in New York City to the late Ellen (Sheehan) and Patrick Mohan.  Kathleen was raised in the Bronx and as a young woman she worked for the Metropolitan Museum of Art and...

William L. Winegard

William L. Winegard

Jun 13, 2019

Middleburgh – William L. Winegard, 75, of Campbell Road found eternal peace on Thursday, June 13, 2019.

Bill was born on March 9, 1944 in Catskill to Georgianna (Lorett) and Louis Winegard.

He retired from General Electric and also from Eagle Stone in Brewster many years ago.

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Robert Lacko

Robert Lacko

Jun 13, 2019

Robert "Bob" Lacko, 54, Thorn Hill, TN, formerly of Middleburgh, NY passed away suddenly June 13, 2019.

He was born October 10, 1964 in Bridgeport, CT to Stephen and Barbara (Skau)Lacko.

Bob loved his family, friends, chickens and animals, especially Zoey, Rosy and Blu.

His soul breathed exhaust fumes and adrenaline,...

Emily Annalise Tuck-Fydenkevez

Emily Annalise Tuck-Fydenkevez

Jun 9, 2019

Middleburgh – Emily Annalise Tuck-Fydenkevez was taken from us suddenly on Sunday, June 9, 2019.

She is fondly remembered for her love of family and friends, her kind and gentle nature, her generosity and her passion for making the world a better place.

Dedicated to her academic career, Emily was a member of the National...

Lois A. Linster

Lois A. Linster

May 26, 2019

Middleburgh – Lois A. Linster, 92, of Ecker Hollow Road, died Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.

Lois was born on August 19, 1926 in Cobleskill, to Lizzie (Curtis) and Milo France.

She worked in the nutrition department at Cobleskill Hospital, enjoyed sewing, word searches and camping but her greatest love...

Bruce T. Becker

Bruce T. Becker

May 26, 2019

Middleburgh – Bruce T. Becker, 66, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 in the comfort and warmth of his home, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born to Marjorie (Rose) and Randall F. Becker, Sr, apart from attending SUNY Delhi, Bruce was a lifelong resident of Middleburgh and worked for the...

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,...

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