Obituaries

Dec 23, 2018

Summit - August G. Kauffmann, 76, found the eternal love and peace of Heaven on December 23, 2018.

He was born on May 14, 1942 in New York City. He grew up in Astoria, Queens, idolizing Marshal Matt Dillon of "Gunsmoke" and eventually became a Deputy U.S. Marshal himself, spending 30 years in law enforcement....

Dec 5, 2018

Middleburgh – Margaret E. Bouck, 72, of Main Street, found eternal peace from her declining health, with family at her side on December 5, 2018.

Born at the family homestead on Bouck's Island on July 28, 1946, she was a daughter of Erving and Beatrice (Heness) Bouck and graduated from Middleburgh Central School....

Dec 4, 2018

Middleburgh - Mark S. Ferenczy, 55, of Maple Avenue, found eternal peace on December 4, 2018 at Westchester Medical Center following a long illness, surrounded by family and friends. Mark was born on April 23, 1963 to Irene H. (Beregszaszy) and Paul C. Ferenczy. Mark attended Middleburgh Central School and most recently worked as a carpenter. He...

Nov 19, 2018

George K. Sutton was born on a small farm in Hunlock Creek PA, on August 2, 1924. Growing up during the Great Depression, he always appreciated the little things in life.  He attended Seattle Pacific University and Roberts Wesleyan College, receiving his formal degree in theology.

George met his wife Mary Ann Gibson...

Nov 8, 2018

Middleburgh – Frank R. Fox, 83, of Guinea Road, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2018 at home, with his loving wife at his side.

Frank was born on October 23, 1935 in Port Chester, NY to Carmela (Colasanto) and Peter J. Fox, Sr.

He graduated from Rye High School, Class...

Nov 1, 2018

Manorkill – Douglas H. Doyle, 73, of Beaver Hill Road, passed away peacefully at home on November 1, 2018, after a long illness.

Doug was born on October 5, 1945 in Sharon Springs to the late Marietta (Banks) and Harold J. Doyle.

He had worked at Greendell Processing from 1964 until...

Oct 30, 2018

Middleburgh - Gladys Evelyn (Kvaestad/Johnsen) Meschutt went to claim eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tues October 30, 2018 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown after a wonderful 89 years of life.  She was the only child of Norwegian immigrants, Halvard (Kvaestad) and Elise (Rosness) Johnsen and was born on Aug. 28, 1929 in...

Oct 24, 2018

Lawyersville – Matthew G. "Fozz" Conklin, 45, of Larkin Lane, found eternal peace on October 24, 2018 at his home.

Born on November 12, 1972 in Albany, he was the oldest son of Jennifer (Briggs) and Donald E. Conklin.

Matthew grew up in Middleburgh and attended Middleburgh Central School...

Oct 22, 2018

Middleburgh – Hearts and lives were broken forever on Monday October 22, 2018. Yet from this loss, strength, perseverance and love will abound.  The very things Ray coached and held to be true.

Born on June 1, 1969 to Geraldine (Batza) and Robert W. Kimball, Raymond M. Kimball grew up in a loving...

Oct 21, 2018

Middleburgh - Garret John Westerveld, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 21, 2018 surrounded by his loving family and his childhood best friend.

Garret was born on November 25, 1940 in Paterson, New Jersey to Walter and Anna (Winters) Westerveld.

He graduated from Ramsey High School in New Jersey and went on to serve...

Oct 14, 2018

Schenectady – Audrey B. D'Amico, 83, passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany.

Audrey was born at home on April 21, 1935 and was the eldest daughter of Millicent (Finch) and Albert Almy.

Audrey attended and graduated from Middleburgh Central...

Oct 8, 2018

Middleburgh – Mary Ann Moorhead, a long-time resident of Middleburgh, passed peacefully from this life on Monday, October 8, 2018.

Mary Ann was born in Brooklyn, New York on July 27, 1937. She met her loving husband, Bill, at a dance hall in Queens in 1961. Bill was drawn not only to Mary Ann's beauty...

Sep 20, 2018

Middleburgh – Ronald T. Blackmur, 76, of Gridley Road died suddenly Thursday, September 20, 2018 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta.

Born in Brooklyn on August 28, 1942 to Caroline E. (Collins) and Robert V. Blackmur, Ron moved out to Sayville at the age of five.  He grew up with his two sisters and due...

Sep 20, 2018

Middleburgh – Josephine K. Palmer, 89, of Windy Ridge Road died Thursday, September 20, 2018 at her home.

Josie was born in Seward on December 31, 1928 to Josephine (Kodra) and Frank Knafelc and graduated from the former Cobleskill High School in 1947.

She married Duane Palmer on February 5, 1950 and together...

Sep 15, 2018

Livingstonville  -  Paulina Draghiceanu, 76, of State Route 145, found eternal peace from her declining health on Saturday, September 15, 2018 in the comfort of her home.

Paulina was born on September 11, 1942 in Olt, Romania to Ilinca and Marin Ghita, the youngest of 8 children.

She married her loving husband Nicky...

Sep 10, 2018

Fultonham- Michael J. Preston, 57, of State Route 30, was welcomed to Heaven by the angels on Monday, September 10, 2018.

Michael was born on September 29, 1960 in Norwich to Eleanor R. (Bullock) and the late James M. Preston.

He earned his GED and proudly served in the...

Sep 5, 2018

Livingstonville—Edwin F. Murtha, died on September 5, 2018, at Roberts Health Centre in North Kingstown, RI., after 94 amazing years of life.

He was born on June 19, 1924, in Brooklyn, NY to William Francis Murtha and Frances Kassin Murtha. Edwin began driving at a young age in the family business, Murtha Trucking. After he...

Sep 3, 2018

Middleburgh – Dale Geraldine Dietz Herodes, 78, died Monday, September 3, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

Dale was born in Perth Amboy, NJ on Sept 13, 1939 to Lillian Eckert and Charles Dietz.

Dale graduated from Jefferson High School in 1957 and received a BS in Physical Education and Hygiene...

Aug 28, 2018

Town of Wright – Barbara M. Andrew, 92, of Cook Road died peacefully on August 28, 2018.

Barbara was born on March 25, 1926 in Schoharie to Sophia (Loucks) and Olin Lewis.

Quiet and reserved, Barbara found solace in taking care of her home, gardening and she enjoyed reading very much. ...

Aug 24, 2018

Holly Hill, FL - Janet Elizabeth Russell, 81, went home to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ on August 24, 2018 after a long illness.

Born in Hobart, NY on September 29, 1936 to Howard and Jennie (Swart) Denison, Janet was the oldest of their four children.

Janet loved coming back to the...