Recent Obituaries from Middleburgh, NY

Alice Wyckoff Hinmann

Alice Wyckoff Hinmann

Oct 20, 2024

Alice Wyckoff Hinman passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024, at the age of 93. She was born on August 19, 1931, in Freehold, NY, to Fred and Emily Simpson.

Growing up during the Great Depression, Alice's family faced many challenges, especially after her father was tragically blinded in a hunting accident. At...

David C. Wood

David C. Wood

Oct 15, 2024

David C. Wood, of Keyserkill Road, passed into his Lord's waiting embrace on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at his brother's home, in the loving care of his family.

David was born 77 years ago on August 15, 1947, on the family farm in the Town of Broome, to Elizabeth (Lobdell) and Everett C....

Antoinette "Toni" J. Smigiel

Antoinette "Toni" J. Smigiel

Sep 30, 2024

Antoinette "Toni" J. Smigiel 55, of Huntersland Road, Middleburgh, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 with her loved ones surrounding her.

Born on August 24, 1969 in Cobleskill, NY to Olive (Schrom) and Donald Smigiel Sr., some people knew her as Antoinette, but most knew her as Toni and the special ones in her...

Ruth H. Wiseman

Ruth H. Wiseman

Sep 20, 2024

Ruth Hewitt Wiseman, of Middleburgh, NY, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024.

She was born in Lewiston, Maine on April 29, 1955, to Rowena (Fairchild) and Ryland Hugh Hewitt Jr.  Ruth graduated from Bethlehem High School in 1973. Ruth had two sons who she raised with kindness and compassion. Ruth...

Richard A. Schoettler

Richard A. Schoettler

Aug 28, 2024

Richard A. Schoettler, of Archery Lane, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 in the loving care of his family.

Richard was born 94 years ago in February 1, 1930 in Orange, NJ to Evelyn (Oakes) and Frank R. Schoettler.  After graduating High School, Richard went on to serve in the United States Army until his...

Linda G. Rivenburgh

Linda G. Rivenburgh

Aug 23, 2024

Linda Grace Rivenburgh passed away on August 23, 2024, at the age of 77, surrounded by her family. Born in Schoharie, New York, on February 13, 1947, Linda was the daughter of Stanley and Marjorie Wilsey. A graduate of Schoharie High School, Linda spent her professional career serving New York State in the Department of Transportation.

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Robert W. Kimball

Robert W. Kimball

Aug 7, 2024

Robert W. Kimball, of Middleburgh, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at home in the loving care of his family.

Bob was born on October 28, 1940 in Hobart, NY to Margaret (Decker) and Raymond C. Kimball.  Never one to shy away from hard work, Bob began his trade in construction while still in...

Linda S. Hunt

Linda S. Hunt

Aug 4, 2024

Linda Sue (Cates) Hunt died peacefully on the morning of Sunday August 4, 2024 after a short battle with cancer. Linda was born in Cobleskill on September 28, 1948. Her early years were spent in the family home located on Beards Hollow Road in the Town of Richmondville. She was a 1967 graduate of Richmondville Central School. Linda worked...

William M. Smith, Jr.

William M. Smith, Jr.

Jul 30, 2024

William (Bill) M. Smith Jr., of Hub Cap Heaven in Middleburgh, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Albany Medical Center after a long battle with COPD.

Bill was born in Yonkers, NY on February 12, 1947, at St. John's Riverside Hospital, to William M. and Lynne (Polowitz) Smith.  He graduated from Saunders Trades & Technical...

Joyce Hoerz

Joyce Hoerz

Jul 30, 2024

Joyce Hoerz died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on July 30, 2024 after a short illness.  She loved deeply and was loved immensely by all who were fortunate enough to call her a sister, mother, nana, aunt, friend, or colleague.

Joyce was born and raised in Middleburgh and would spend the majority of her life...

Karen A. Brandow

Karen A. Brandow

Jul 26, 2024

Karen A. Brandow, of Hubbard Road, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, surrounded by her family.

Karen was born in Cobleskill on February 21, 1957 to Harold and Arline (Cater) Guest. She graduated from Middleburgh Central School and furthered her education with an Associate in accounting...

Joseph P. Ward

Joseph P. Ward

Jul 25, 2024

Joseph P. Ward, of State Route 30, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024.  Joe was married to Marjorye Keyser Ward, who predeceased him.  He is survived by his daughter: Donna Kellagher and his two granddaughters and their families, along with many friends locally.

Joe was born in the Bronx and lived in...

Gail Smith

Gail Smith

Jul 15, 2024

Gail Smith, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024.

Known for her green thumb, she cultivated beautiful gardens that brought joy to all who knew her and she cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, never missing their ball games. Her love for family was evident in...

Vernon T. Gordon

Vernon T. Gordon

Jun 25, 2024

Vernon T. Gordon, while surrounded by his family, entered into Heaven on June 25, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Vern was born to Thomas and Doris Gordon on October 14, 1947 in Pittsfield, MA.

Vern graduated from Middleburgh Central School and went to work as an electrician for over 30 years,...

Norma L. Helligas

Norma L. Helligas

Jun 25, 2024

Norma L. Helligas, of Apalachin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

Norma was born 88 years ago in July 28, 1935 in the hamlet of Sangerfield, NY to Ella (Fonda) and Lynn C. Wentworth.

A homemaker, Norma loved raising her family and tending to the day-to-day work...

Donna M. Ricciardella

Donna M. Ricciardella

Jun 13, 2024

Donna Marie Ricciardella, of Route 145, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Donna was born 67 years ago on August 10, 1956 in Waterbury, Connecticut and most recently worked in Quality Control at Haleon in East Durham.

She was fond of vacations to the beach...

Ronald F. Giesin

Ronald F. Giesin

Jun 11, 2024

Ronald F. Giesin, of Cobleskill, passed away at home on June 11, 2024, after a courageous 25-year battle with cancer.

Ronald was born 79 years ago on July 18, 1944 to the late William ad Agnes (Hardenstine) Giesin.  He graduated from Gilboa-Conesville Central School in 1962 and was a lifelong resident of the Schoharie County area.  He...

Jeanne M. Wood

Jeanne M. Wood

Jun 8, 2024

Jeanne M. Wood, of Mary Taylor Road, Middleburgh, died peacefully at home in the loving care of her family on Saturday, June 8, 2024.

Jeanne was born 88 years ago on May 6, 1936 in Athens, NY to Aura (Seeley) and Frank Dedrick and attended school at Cairo-Durham before graduating.

Jeanne married Thomas J. Wood,...

Frank S. Grober

Frank S. Grober

Jun 2, 2024

Frank S. Grober, of Union Street, Middleburgh, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 2, 2023 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady.

Frank was born 77 years ago on October 4, 1946 in Passaic, New Jersey to Catherine (Eiserle) and Frank J. Grober.  He served in the United States Navy from 1965-1969 and had a long career with...

Brenda L. Warner

Brenda L. Warner

May 29, 2024

Brenda L. Warner, of Middleburgh, found eternal peace on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Schenectady Center for Nursing.

Brenda was born 72 years ago on April 29, 1952 in Middleburgh, to Edna M. (Trosper) and Roscoe Warner and graduated from Middleburgh Central School with the Class of 1970.

Brenda worked as a clerk with the...

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