Obituaries

Apr 11, 2017

Middleburgh- Andrew R. Schneider, 59, of High Pine Meadows, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital following declining health.

Andrew was born in Manhattan on July 25, 1957 to Shirley (Klein) and Gerald Schneider.

Andrew worked at IBM in Albany as a technician.  In his free time he enjoyed camping and...

Apr 9, 2017

Middleburgh: Joseph Falcone, 90, of Anderson Road, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at The Grand Nursing and Rehabilitation in Guilderland.

Joe was born on September 20, 1926 in Boston, MA to Angelina (Tamberino) and Henry Falcone.

He graduated from Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan in 1944 and served in the United...

Apr 9, 2017

Warnerville: Raymond H. Brodie, Sr., 96, of Leland Lane, formerly of Middleburgh, died Sunday, April 9, 2016 at Albany Medical Center, following a brief illness.

Raymond was born on December 5, 1920 in Templeton, MA. to Mildred L. (Streeter) and Herbert L. Brodie.

Raymond served in the United States Army from 1944 to...

Apr 8, 2017

Huntersland: Marianita "Marion" Pitre, 68, of Coons Road, died peacefully, Saturday, April 8, 2017 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer.

Marion was born Marianita Lugo on January 14, 1949 in Yauco, Puerto Rico to Cornelia (Echavarria) and Damian Lugo.

She came to America at 17, as an au pair for...

Mar 29, 2017

Middleburgh: Shirley Elaine Shafer, 88, of Clauverwie passed into her Lord's care peacefully on Wednesday March 29, 2017 at her home, in the loving care of her family, caregivers and Hospice.

Shirley was born on January 13, 1929 in Seward, a daughter of Edith M. (Abrams) and Stanley J. Osterhout.

Shirley worked in...

Mar 26, 2017

Middleburgh: Dr. Henry F. Doerge, DVM, 83, longtime Middleburgh Veterinarian, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2017.

Henry was born on October 19, 1933, in Queens, NY, the only child of Henry and Frieda (Schoppman) Doerge, both immigrants from Germany.

He graduated from Newtown High school in Elmhurst, NY and continued his education at Cornell...

Mar 5, 2017

Middleburgh: Joseph A. Giuffrida passed away peacefully at home into the Kingdom of Heaven to receive his Heavenly reward on March 5th 2017.

He is survived by his wife Maria Giuffrida, daughter Nancy Brewington, sons Sandy (Marja) Giuffrida, Anthony (Rose) Giuffrida, and Joe Giuffrida, and grandchildren Lisa, Jessica, Anthony, Jeanine, Joe(Staci), Danielle, Connor (Renee) and...

Mar 4, 2017

Gilboa: James Raymond Brown, 73, of Broome Center Road, died peacefully Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the Capstone Center for Rehab and Nursing in Amsterdam, following a long battle with declining health.

Jim was born on January 24, 1944 in Stamford, a son of Irene (Buel) and Raymond Brown.

He graduated from Gilboa-Conesville...

Feb 13, 2017

Gilboa: Virginia E. Peterson, 94, formerly of Guinea Road, died Monday, February 13, 2017 at Rosewood Garden in Rensselaer, surrounded by her family. Virginia was born on April 1, 1922 in Gilboa to Belle (Traver) and David Birdsley Moore. She graduated from Gilboa Central School and studied home economics at Syracuse University before attending dental hygiene school...

Feb 12, 2017

Michael Saccento, a long-time resident of Middleburgh passed peacefully after his seven-year battle with cancer, Sunday, February 12, 2017. Mike was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 24, 1945. He leaves his wife, Cathy (Marasco) Saccento of 48 years, his son Christopher (Kristin) Saccento of Valatie, his daughter Annette (Wes) Andrew of Middleburgh, grandchildren, Abigail Andrew,...

Feb 11, 2017

Bill Moorhead, long-time resident of Middleburgh, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, February 11, 2017, after receiving wonderful and attentive care from the staff at the Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Bill was born in the Bronx, New York on November 2, 1934. He leaves his wife of 55 years, Mary Ann (Serp) Moorhead; his son,...

Feb 4, 2017

Middleburgh: Franklin Charles Clapper, a lifelong resident of the Schoharie County area, died on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at home in Middleburgh after a prolonged bout with congestive heart failure. He was 88. During his working life he was always an entrepreneur, running three different businesses before retiring in 1990. Although he maintained a constant interest and...

Jan 27, 2017

Middleburgh: Dorothy Klenow, 95, of Campbell Hill Road, died Friday, January 27, 2017 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital, following a brief illness. Dorothy was born on March 28, 1921, in Conesville, to Leslie (Haner) and James Wayman. Dorothy worked tirelessly on the family's farm and was devoted to her family, helping raise several generations. She also worked as...

Jan 15, 2017

Gilboa: Elizabeth I. "Betty" Loucks, 83, of Flat Creek Road, died Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford, NY, following a diagnosis of cancer. Betty was born on June 5, 1933 in Andes, NY to Alice (Story) and Willard Christian. She was raised on her grandfather's, Charles Story, farm in Andes where her love of...

Jan 3, 2017

Middleburgh: Franklin L. "Coonie" Coons, 82, of Main Street, died Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Albany Medical Center following a brief illness. Coonie was born on July 31, 1934 in Middleburgh to Edna (Slack) and Asbury J. Coons. He served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959 and then worked as a carpenter at Carpenter's...

Jan 1, 2017

Middleburgh: Wayne D. Seaburg, 68, of Treadlemire Road, died peacefully Sunday, January 1, 2017 at his residence. Wayne was born on December 24, 1948 in Niskayuna, NY a son of Shirley M. (Rolfe) Seaburg Boyle and Wiley D. Seaburg. Following graduation, Wayne proudly served in the United States Navy from 1968 to 1971. He worked at the...

Dec 27, 2016

Middleburgh: Thomas N. Wargo, 58, of Scribner Avenue, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital after being stricken at home.

Tom was born on August 26, 1958 in Milford, CT, a son of Patricia (Sherwood) and Arthur Wargo.

Tom graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1976 and proudly served...

Dec 27, 2016

Richmondville: Carolyn A. Hamm, 67, of Looking Glass Road, died Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Albany Medical Center, following a long illness.

Carolyn was born on June 14, 1949, in Schenectady, NY, to Gladys (Swart) and Nick J. Isabella, Sr.

She graduated from Schalmont High School and went on to earn her Associate's...

Dec 25, 2016

Middleburgh: Loretta E. Kennedy, 83, of Bouck Road, died peacefully, Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Loretta was born in Schoharie on November 9, 1933 a daughter of Grace (Stalker) and Levi Engle.

Loretta graduated from Schoharie Central School and worked various jobs before opening Kennedy's...

Nov 30, 2016

Middleburgh- Helen B. Rivenburgh, 88, of Locust Grove Lane, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at home, surrounded by her family.

Helen was born in Altamont on June 11, 1928 to Ada Mae (Countryman) and Orville J. Van Buren.

Helen was a devoted homemaker. Her kind, loving and generous spirit shone through the care...