Recent Obituaries from Middleburgh, NY

Peter D. Shulman

Peter D. Shulman

May 12, 2025

Peter Donald Shulman passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, at 18:18 hours. Born on February 13, 1937 in Lawrence, NY, to Simon and Eleanor Shulman, Peter lived a life of service, creativity, and unwavering dedication to his community.

As Planning and Zoning Board Chairman in Wolfeboro, NH, he established enduring development precedents and revitalized...

Millie A. Boxhoorn

Millie A. Boxhoorn

May 5, 2025

Millie (Mila) Boxhoorn, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, with her daughters by her side. She was 88 years old.

Born in Preko, Croatia, in 1936, to Mate and Ivanica Kustera, Millie was raised with strong family values and a deep appreciation for life's simple joys. At the age...

Michelle L. Bowman

Michelle L. Bowman

May 2, 2025

Michelle Lee Bowman, of Middleburgh, died unexpectedly on Friday May 2, 2025 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, following a 4-month battle with cancer.

Michelle was born 52 years ago on July 3, 1972, in Schenectady to Joan (Cater) Porter and lovingly adopted by her sister and brother-in-law, Mary (Cater) and Gerald Bowman....

Claire Evans

Claire Evans

Apr 29, 2025

Claire Evans, 65, of Cobleskill, NY, passed away on April 29, 2025 at home, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Claire was born August 18, 1959, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to Edward and Theresa (Deutsch) Jandrositz of Nazareth, PA and Cobleskill, NY. Claire graduated from Cobleskill High School Class of 1977, SUNY Cobleskill 1979, and later...

Ivan D. Cole

Ivan D. Cole

Apr 26, 2025

Ivan D. Cole, of Summit, NY, found eternal peace on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Ivan was born on the family farm in Jefferson, NY on November 4, 1946 to Nellie (Foote) and Orien Cole.  He graduated from Richmondville Central School in 1964 and went on to SUNY Cobleskill. He had a passion for riding horses and raising...

Henry G. Haslun

Henry G. Haslun

Apr 19, 2025

Henry G. "Hank" Haslun, of Middleburgh, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

Hank was born 84 years ago in Cobleskill, to Leona (Walker) and Henry G. Haslun, Sr. and graduated from the former Richmondville High School.

Hank was a truck driver by trade, hauling over the road for...

Charles J. Walsh

Charles J. Walsh

Apr 18, 2025

Charles J. Walsh went onto the arms of the Lord on Friday, April 18, 2025 after a long-term illness.

Born in Schenectady, he served the country as a Corpsman in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Upon returning home, he further served his community as a career Police Officer for the City of Schenectady, retiring with the rank of...

Lyndorph L. Reed, Jr.

Lyndorph L. Reed, Jr.

Apr 18, 2025

Lyndorph L. "Spike" Reed, of Middleburgh, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2025.

Spike was born 77 years ago on July 6, 1947 in Albany to Arlene (S. Rivenburg) and Lyndorph L. Reed, Sr.

After graduating from Middleburgh Central school in 1965, he served in the United States Navy...

Cyndra L. Niekamp

Cyndra L. Niekamp

Apr 16, 2025

Cyndra L. Niekamp found eternal peace on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Cindy was born 68 years ago on September 10, 1956 in Cobleskill to Dorothy (Earles) and Kenneth Schrom, Sr. and graduated from Middleburgh Central school in 1974.

She was a lifelong resident of Schoharie County and had worked...

Michelle C. Echtner

Michelle C. Echtner

Apr 16, 2025

There is an emptiness when an incredible soul leaves this world too soon, yet there is incredible joy knowing they have found peace from illness. And how beautiful our lives are to have loved them and be loved by them.

That peace came to Michelle C. Echtner, of Middleburgh, on Wednesday, April 16,...

Susan C. Smith

Susan C. Smith

Apr 9, 2025

Faith, hope, and love, and the greatest of these is love.  A love for family, a love for faith, a love for children and teaching; and a love for sharing the gifts and talents that God shared with her.  Hope carried her through a lifetime of joy and happiness, and faith for peace from the difficulties of...

Christopher C. Brewer

Christopher C. Brewer

Apr 3, 2025

Christopher C. Brewer, of North Blenheim, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 3, 2025 and is now at peace.

Chris was born 47 years ago on November 9, 1977 in Laurinburg, NC to Linda (Forbes) and John L. Brewer and served his country from 1999-2003 in the United States Army in Iraq with Charlie...

Arthur C. Bogardus

Arthur C. Bogardus

Mar 27, 2025

Arthur C. Bogardus of Esperance, found eternal peace on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

Arthur was born on June 5,1944 in Cobleskill to Sadie (Radliff) and Arthur C. Bogardus, Sr. Art worked over 30 years at General Electric in Schenectady before retiring.

He loved camping, collecting model farm toys and...

Marie Czyszczon

Marie Czyszczon

Mar 26, 2025

Marie Czyszczon, of Grove Street, found eternal peace on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

She was born on June 26, 1946 at home, on Railroad Avenue in Middleburgh to Helen (Daniels) and John Puchala, Sr.  Marie graduated from Middleburgh Central School and worked for over twenty years as a Tax Clerk with the Schoharie County Treasurer before retiring....

Georgette J. Nelson

Georgette J. Nelson

Mar 20, 2025

Georgette Jean Nelson, of Summerville, South Carolina and formerly of Fultonham, passed away at MUSC Hospital of complicated heart conditions on March 20, 2025 leaving a void her family cannot fill.

Jet was born 72 years ago in Schenectady, NY on November 26, 1952 to George and Jacqulyn Liddle.  She attended Middleburgh Central...

Edward C. Jenkins

Edward C. Jenkins

Mar 15, 2025

Edward C. Jenkins, 78, of Katie Lane, died on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at his home.

He was born on August 11, 1946 in Fulton, NY to Marge and Ken Jenkins and graduated from Fulton High School in 1964, spending much of his life in Fulton.  He worked 34 years at Alltel in Fulton and loved every...

Ruth L. Yung

Ruth L. Yung

Mar 14, 2025

Ruth L. Yung, 92, formerly of Middleburgh, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at  A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta.

Ruth was born on August 16, 1932 in Sidney, NY to Martha M. (Burrows) and Frederick I. Odell and graduated Stamford Central School.  Ruth worked as a License Practical Nurse in pediatrics and senior care...

Janet N. Mayer

Janet N. Mayer

Mar 13, 2025

Some of us pass through this life quietly, day to day, not realizing how much our words and our work touches the lives of others.  And to leave a lasting legacy, touching lives in the community and hearts with kindness and love is exactly what Janet N. Mayer will be remembered for and honored.

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Rosemary Jones

Rosemary Jones

Mar 12, 2025

Rosemary Jones, formerly of Middleburgh, passed away peacefully at home with her daughters by her side, on the morning of March 12, 2025 in Vista, California.

Rosemary was born 98 years ago in Schenectady, NY to Marion Taylor and Alfred Regels.  Rosemary married William Jones Jr. on September 4, 1948.  Together they enjoyed...

John B. Somma

John B. Somma

Mar 6, 2025

John B. Somma, of Schoharie, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

He was born 78 years ago on June 16, 1946 in Glens Falls to Mary (Bisselli) and Michael A. Somma and retired from the Village of Middleburgh in 2002 after nearly 10 years with the crew.  He...

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