Obituaries

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jun 22, 2018

Middleburgh – Scott R. Meyer, 59, of Grove Street died peacefully at home on Friday, June 22, 2018.

Scott was born on April 19, 1959 in Bay Shore, NY to Bettie (Madison) and Thomas P. Meyer.

Attesting to his strong spirit and faith, Scott was a proud Willowbrook survivor and came...

Jun 21, 2018

Middleburgh – Mary Ellen (Helen) Brosnan, 88, of MT Path, found the peace and joy of Heaven on Thursday, June 21, 2018.

Mary was born on August 25, 1929 in the Bronx to Catherine (Delaney) and Thomas Reilly.  She graduated from Cathedral High School in 1947 and eventually married her sweetheart, William F. Brosnan in 1951, a...

Jun 17, 2018

Jefferson – Kathaleen M. (Gebhard) Putman, 86, of Peraglie Road, died peacefully, Sunday, June 17, 2018 at her home.

Born on November 29, 1931 in Union City, NJ to Kathaleen A. (McDermott) and Arthur B. Lynch, Sr., Kathaleen was one of 5 children in her family.

Kathaleen moved to...

Jun 16, 2018

Cobleskill – Cheryl "Cherie" Stevens, 65, of Elm Street, was welcomed home to Heaven on Saturday, June 16, 2018.

Cherie was born in Binghamton on September 9, 1952 to Florence (Davy) and Frederick Stevens.

Cherie graduated from Sidney Central School and received degrees from Syracuse University and then Oneonta State.

Fate brought her...

Jun 8, 2018

Middleburgh – Dawne M. Caruso, 55, of Pine Street died unexpectedly on Friday, June 8, 2018 at her home.

Dawne was born in Riverhead, New York on December 10, 1962 to Diane (Munch) and Richard Crowell who both predeceased her.

Dawne moved to Middleburgh in 1999 from West Hempstead...

May 27, 2018

Cobleskill – Randy J. Kenney, Jr, 28, of Lafayette Circle, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 27, 2018 in Connecticut.

Randy was born at Albany Medical Center on June 9, 1989 to Wendy (Lawyer) and Randy J. Kenny, Sr.

A fun-loving, compassionate man, Randy treasured time with his fiancé and...

May 27, 2018

Middleburgh - Araxi Hubbard Dutton Palmer, 100, of Middleburgh, died peacefully on Sunday, May 27th, in Punxsutawney, PA, at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her family.  She was born on the deportation in Sivas, Turkey, 1918, and was a World War I survivor of the first genocide of the 20th century.

Araxi graduated...

May 22, 2018

Central Bridge – Donald Diamond, Sr., 92, of Enders Avenue, died May 22, 2018 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital.

Donald was born on May 8, 1926 in West Middleburgh to Marjorie (Rivenburgh) and George Diamond.

Proud to enlist at the age 17, Donald served in the United States Navy from...

May 21, 2018

Amsterdam – Robin A. VanSteenburg, 57, of County Highway 106, died Monday, May 21, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital.

Robin was born on June 30, 1960 at the former Stamford Hospital to Marilyn A. (Bryan) and Robert H. Wood, Sr.

She worked at the New York State Department of...