Recent Obituaries from Middleburgh, NY
Mary Ann Moorhead
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...
Ronald T Blackmur
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...
Josephine K. Palmer
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...
Paulina Draghiceanu
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...
Michael J. Preston
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...
Edwin F. Murtha
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...
Dale G. Herodes
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...
Barbara M. Andrew
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. ...
Janet Elizabeth Russell
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...
Nettie J. Spencer
Aug 14, 2018
Nettie J. Spencer, 71, of Gridley Road, was welcomed to Heaven on August 14, 2018 surrounded by her loving family, at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany.
Nettie was born on September 26, 1946 in the Town of Middleburgh to Helen R. "Honey" (Effner) and Michael C. "Dutch" Irving. Nettie graduated from Middleburgh Central School in...
Delores E. Kennedy
Aug 10, 2018
Delores E. Kennedy ''Dory'', 76, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 in Cooperstown, with her loving family by her side.
Delores was born in the town of Middleburgh on July 18, 1942 and married Kenneth Kennedy, the love of her life, on June 6, 1959. Together for 59 years, they enjoyed making many memories with family and...
Kevin H. Mcdermott
Aug 3, 2018
Kevin H. McDermott, 52, of Windy Ridge Road, found eternal peace on Friday, August 3, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.
Born on October 28, 1965 in Schenectady to Linda (Porter) and Donald McDermott, Kevin attended Middleburgh Central School, played football there, graduated in 1984 and then earned his Associate's Degree from SUNY Morrisville.
...Thera Carver
Jul 27, 2018
Middleburgh – Thera Carver, 76, of Warrior Way, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Friday, July 27, 2018.
Thera was born in Middleburgh on August 8, 1941 to Edna (Finch) and Bradford Rivenburgh.
She spent many happy summers working at the O'Neil House and Delwood Resort in Durham...
Paul E. Standhart
Jul 21, 2018
Middleburgh – Paul E. Standhart, 79, of Squaw Trail, found eternal peace on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from the comfort of his home.
Paul was born on December 20, 1938 in Cobleskill to Marguerite (Barner) and Leslie Standhart.
After graduating from the former Cobleskill Central School, Paul began working...
Eleanor Zottola
Jul 14, 2018
Middleburgh – Eleanor Zottola, 91, formerly of Nickerson Drive,died Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Albany Memorial Hospital.
Born on May 31, 1927 in the Bronx to Lucy (Maresco) and Emmanuel Napolitano, Eleanor was one of 4 children and loved growing up in the city, never losing her love of the city life or...
Gerard "Rod" P. Norelius, Jr.
Jul 8, 2018
Middleburgh – Gerard P. "Rod" Norelius, Jr., 69, of Lower Road, passed away on July 8, 2018 at Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany.
Rod was born July 6, 1949 in Brooklyn, New York to Noreen (Monahan) and Gerard P. Norelius Sr. and was the oldest of 8 children
Rod was a proud...
Thomas W. Ryan
Jul 6, 2018
Thomas W. Ryan, 67, of Fultonham passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018.
Tom's journey began in Albany on November 25, 1950. Born to Ann (Sarafin) and Thomas W. Ryan, Sr., life would take him to many places and he loved seeing every one of them behind the wheel of his truck, before taking control...
Frank E. Eberli
Jul 1, 2018
Frank E. Eberli, 90, formerly of Middleburgh, passed away on July 1, 2018 with his family by his side.
Frank was born February 19, 1928 in Giswil, Switzerland into a large family. He told everyone he had seven brothers and each of them had three sisters. His adventurous spirit led him to the US and...
James E. Bixby, Jr.
Jun 27, 2018
Middleburgh- James E. Bixby Jr., of Bixby Road, born April 25, 1952, passed away Wednesday, June 27th with his loving family by his side.
Jim was employed by General Electric in 1970 and worked there as a machinist until he retired in 2011. While Jim enjoyed repairing and rebuilding machines, his greatest point of pride...
Tammy I. Masterson
Jun 26, 2018
Sharon Springs – Tammy I. Masterson, 53, found Heavenly peace and comfort on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.
Tammy was born on November 23, 1964 in Newport, Rhode Island to Janet I. Norton and Francis W. Masterson, Jr. and proudly served her country in the United States Navy from...
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