Recent Obituaries from Middleburgh, NY

Gerard "Rod" P. Norelius, Jr.

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

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

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.

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

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...

Scott R. Meyer

Scott R. Meyer

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...

Mary Ellen (Helen) Brosnan

Mary Ellen (Helen) Brosnan

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...

Kathaleen M. (Gebhard) Putman

Kathaleen M. (Gebhard) Putman

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...

Cheryl "Cherie" L. Stevens

Cheryl "Cherie" L. Stevens

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...

Dawne M. Caruso

Dawne M. Caruso

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...

Randy J. Kenney Jr.

Randy J. Kenney Jr.

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...

Araxi Hubbard Dutton Palmer

Araxi Hubbard Dutton Palmer

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...

Donald Diamond, Sr.

Donald Diamond, Sr.

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...

Robin A. Vansteenburg

Robin A. Vansteenburg

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...

Jan B. Meyers

Jan B. Meyers

May 17, 2018

Purling – Jan B. Meyers, 67, of Joel M. Austin Road, died on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Albany Medical Center following accidental circumstances, yet enjoying his renewed passion for motorcycles.

JB was born in Brooklyn, on December 29, 1952, to Miriam (Romn) and Ernest "Buddy" Meyers.

He was...

Frances Cates

Frances Cates

May 3, 2018

Richmondville – Frances Cates, 91, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018.

She was born on January 30, 1927 in Harpersfield, New York.  Frances was married to the love of her life, Lewis Cates, on Christmas day, 1946, a devoted union of 72 years.  They were parents of three children: Linda, Kenneth and James, raised in the...

Cynthia A. Bellew

Cynthia A. Bellew

Apr 30, 2018

Preston Hollow – Cynthia A. Bellew, 80, of Preston Hollow, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 30, 2018, surrounded by her loving family, after a valiant battle with cancer.  Cynthia was the daughter of Elizabeth (duToit) and Ernest J. Sanders of Johannesburg, South Africa, where she was raised and graduated from Forest High School in Johannesburg.

After...

Bonnie J. Chichester

Bonnie J. Chichester

Apr 30, 2018

Livingstonville – Bonnie J. Chichester, 75, formerly of Livingstonville, died peacefully on Monday, April 30, 2018 at the Baptist Nursing and Health Center in Scotia, where she had lived the last few years.

Bonnie was born in Catskill on August 13, 1942 to Vera (Mace) and William Glenn Brooks.

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Bradley C. Ingraham

Bradley C. Ingraham

Apr 28, 2018

Breakabeen – Bradley C. Ingraham, 78, of Guinea Road, died Saturday, April 28, 2018 at his home, following declining health.

Bradley was born on July 12, 1939 in Warnerville to Eliza (Stanton) and Charles Ingraham.

He graduated from the former Cobleskill High School and began his career as a Corrections Officer...

Howard R. Bartholomew

Howard R. Bartholomew

Apr 17, 2018

Middleburgh – Howard Roger Bartholomew, 74, of River Street, died on Tuesday evening at Albany Medical Center from complications of declining health.

Born on September 1, 1943, in Cobleskill, Howard grew up in Howes Cave, Schoharie, and Middleburgh, graduating from Middleburgh Central School in 1961.  He was a tour guide at Secret Caverns in Howes...

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