Obituaries

Feb 16, 2018

Schoharie – Helen Wise, 95, of State Route 30, died peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2018, in the warmth of her own home.

Helen was born in Duanesburg on February 22, 1922 to Mary (Townsend) and Moore Maconaghy.

Her devotion to her home, family and faith saw Helen assisting her husband, Raymond, whom...

Feb 10, 2018

Middleburgh: Adam K. Binder, 80, of Decker Road, died peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on May 6, 1937 to Lena (Sarin) and Adam A. Binder, he was raised on the family farm atop Cotton Hill and cherished his family land and heritage throughout his...

Feb 1, 2018

Gilboa – Mary "Bunni" Giangrande, 64, of Flat Creek Road, died Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.

Bunni was born in Port Chester on April 5, 1953 to Marion (Washburn) and Roger Manley.  Gifted with a loving and nurturing spirit, Bunni went on to teach and touch the lives of Kindergarten and Science...

Jan 30, 2018

Middleburgh – Sally Juan, 75, formerly of West Fulton, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford.

Sally was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on December 22, 1942, a daughter of Concepcion and Jose Juan.

Moving with her family to America at 8 years old, Sally grew up and lived...

Jan 20, 2018

Middleburgh – James H. Boyle, 81, formerly of Middleburgh, died Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Brookdale of Clermont, FL where he had lived for the last few years.  He moved from Middleburgh to Groveland , Fl in 2007.

James was born in the Bronx on November 16, 1936 to Lillian (Muller) and James...

Jan 16, 2018

Middleburgh – Sharon Lou (Shepard Lonsberry) Miazga, 76, of MT Path, died in the warmth of her home, surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born on August 25, 1941 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Beatrice Eileen McKee and Stanley Hansen...

Jan 16, 2018

Middleburgh – Betty E. Winne, 93, of MT Path died Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam.

Betty was born on August 7, 1924 in Schoharie to Beatrice (Diamond) and Frederick Hiller.

She grew up in Middleburgh with her great-grandfather, David H. Lawyer, attended Middleburgh Central School and...

Jan 15, 2018

Gilboa - Douglas M. Hubbard, 75 of Gilboa New York, passed away on January 15th, 2018 at the Margaretville Hospital from complications of exposure, after an accident on Bull Hill Road in the town of Conesville.

Doug was born on September 10, 1942 in Cobleskill to the late Frances (Barber) and Clifton Hubbard....

Jan 13, 2018

Middleburgh – "Uncle" Joe Salomon was a character and an irrepressible spirit who amused and entertained the world until his last days.  He was quick with a joke, strong in opinion, and always there with a helping hand.  He was an entrepreneur at heart and ran many businesses including Pet Shops and Trade Shows.  A natural born...

Jan 3, 2018

Middleburgh- Harold L. Zoch, 90, of Scribner Ave. died Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital following a long illness.

Harold was born on May 31, 1927 in Brooklyn to Romilda and Nino Zoch.

After graduating from the former Richmondville High School, Harold enlisted and served his country from 1945 to 1947...

Jan 2, 2018

Christine Keyser Robarge, 99, formerly of Newark, NY, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Our Lady of Mercy in Guilderland.

Christine was born in Middleburgh, on October 16, 1918 to Christina (Tanner) and George Keyser, raised in East Cobleskill and was a member of the first class in the former Golding School. She went on...

Jan 2, 2018

Middleburgh- Carol Coltrain, 75, of State Route 145 was welcomed home to Heaven on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 from Highland Hospital in Rochester.

Carol was born to Virginia (George) and Robert Carl Van Keuren on November 24, 1942 in Margaretville, where she grew up until the age of 12, befriending a beautiful senior citizen down...

Dec 25, 2017

Schenectady – Jeffrey L. Sagendorf, 61, passed away peacefully into eternal life, on Monday, December 25, 2017, at Ellis Hospital, after a long illness, surrounded by his family.

Jeffrey, the son of Merlin and the late Elsie Sagendorf, was born in Cooperstown on July 18, 1956.  He was raised in Schoharie and graduated from Schoharie...

Dec 24, 2017

Middleburgh- Kathleen "Kay" Parker, 92, of Windy Ridge Farm, a life-long resident of the Middleburgh area, died Sunday, December 24, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn in Albany, surrounded by her loving family.

Kay was born on September 2, 1925 in Middleburgh, to Hilda (Cotton) and Sheridan Palmer, on the farm that she loved dearly....

Dec 12, 2017

Schoharie- Myrtle I. Spencer, 89, of Frisbieville Road, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at her home.

Myrtle was born at home in Schoharie, on March 9, 1928 to Sophia (Loucks) and Olin Lewis.

She worked at the former 5&10 Cent store in Middleburgh and was a secretary at the Schoharie Presbyterian...

Nov 28, 2017

Middleburgh- James Foley, 75, of Grove Street, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 28, 2017.

He was born in New York City to the late Rose (Groller) and Jerry Foley.

A proud survivor of Willowbrook State School, he had rough exterior, enjoyed telling people to "get," earning him the affectionate title...

Nov 27, 2017

Middleburgh- Thomas C. Daugherty, 64, of State Route 30, died Monday, November 27, 2017 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.

Thomas was born on March 3, 1953 in Patterson, NJ to the late Helen D. (Leonard) and Charles E. Daugherty.

Following school, Thomas served in the United States Marines during Vietnam.

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Nov 13, 2017

Middleburgh- Warren Slater, Sr., 68, of Hill Road, died peacefully on Monday, November 13, 2017 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital.

He was born at home in Middleburgh to Grace (Foster) and Frederick Slater.

Warren attended Middleburgh Central School and worked for over 30 years at Shaul Farms in Fultonham.

A simple man,...

Nov 6, 2017

Maryville, TN - Robert William "Will" Van Keuren, 43, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017. Will was born on October 30, 1974 in Tuscon, Arizona to Robert H. and Sally Van Keuren. He graduated from Shadle Park High School in Spokane, Washington in 1993 and most recently worked as a security guard for Walden Security in...

Oct 28, 2017

Middleburgh- Helen Pearson, 92, died Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford, where she had lived since 2012.

Helen was born in Middleburgh on March 29, 1925 to Cecil (Borst) and Jacob Cater.

She was a devoted homemaker who loved playing Bingo and keeping in touch with friends, staying abreast of...