Recent Obituaries from Middleburgh, NY

Sandra Swartout

Sandra Swartout

May 29, 2024

Sandra Wilsey Swartout passed away on May 29, 2024 at the age of 87 in St. Petersburg, Florida, under the loving care of Hospice.  Born on October 24, 1936 in Schoharie, New York, Sandy was the daughter of Stanley and Marjorie Wilsey.

Sandy spent much of her career in restaurant services and enjoyed conversations with...

Brenda J. Varella

Brenda J. Varella

May 25, 2024

Brenda J. Varella, of Middleburgh, found eternal peace on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Cooperstown Center for Nursing where she had resided for the last few years.

Brenda was born 73 years ago on January 4, 1951 in Cobleskill, to Elizabeth Diamond and Robert E. Varella and graduated from Middleburgh Central School with...

Donald E. Kuhn

Donald E. Kuhn

May 24, 2024

Donald Eli Kuhn, 68, of Middleburgh, NY found eternal peace on Friday, May 24, 2024. Don was born on December 24, 1955 in Schoharie to Willard and Fannie (Proper) Kuhn. Proudly born and raised in his beloved hometown, he never knew a stranger and anyone who met Don had a friend for life. He enjoyed spending time...

Eileen R. Scanlon

Eileen R. Scanlon

May 23, 2024

Eileen R. Scanlon passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024 at Essex Meadows in Essex, CT with her family at her side.

Eileen was born 89 years ago on July 5, 1934, the first of five children, to Bridget (Leonard) and Jeremiah Scanlon.

Eileen began her career with the...

Marian Lynes Bouck

Marian Lynes Bouck

May 17, 2024

Marian Arlene Stout Lynes Bouck passed away at her home on May 17, 2024, at age 101. Marian was born November 28, 1922 in Hallsport, New York to Harold and Gertrude Stout. There she grew up on the family dairy farm, and hated milk her entire life.

From her days at Wellsville Central School and for the...

John P. Mcguire

John P. Mcguire

May 15, 2024

John P. McGuire, of Altamont, passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 15, 2024, surrounded by family.

John was born 78 years ago in Albany, NY and when he left high school, he joined the United States Army, where he served his country proudly for 21 years. John was stationed all over the world...

John    "Kenneth" Ellicott

John "Kenneth" Ellicott

May 14, 2024

On May 14, 2024, John Oliver "Kenneth" Ellicott died peacefully in the comfort of his home at the age of 83.

He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years: Helen (LeRuzic) Ellicott; brothers: Frederick (Rose) Ellicott of Yonkers, New York, Charles (Eileen) Ellicott of Medford, New Jersey and  Joseph (June) Ellicott of...

Eleanor B. Spencer

Eleanor B. Spencer

May 13, 2024

On Monday, May 13, 2024, Eleanor Borgelt Spencer left this earth in much the same way she lived her life, quietly and peacefully, with family and friends around her.

She is survived by her loving husband, James A. Spencer, her children Kim Smith, Robert Hoerz (Sue), Stephen Hoerz (Vicki), Allen Spencer, Lane Spencer (Brenda), daughter in law...

William D. Butler, Sr.

William D. Butler, Sr.

May 13, 2024

William D. Butler, Sr., of Gilboa, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the age of 69.

William was a hardworking, strong man who loved his family.  William loved being behind a team of horses with the lines in his hands. He was a dairy farmer most...

Laura M. Haverly

Laura M. Haverly

May 11, 2024

Laura Haverly, of Union Street, passed away in the comfort of her home on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Laura was born 98 years ago on December 25, 1925 in Manhattan, to Catherine (Palmatier) and Joseph Cottone.

Laura helped at their family business, Haverly's Auto Supply in Middleburgh for several...

Shirley L. Mann

Shirley L. Mann

May 7, 2024

Shirley Lillian (Warner) Mann, 78, of North Blenheim, New York, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Shirley was a breast cancer survivor and battled for many years, losing to cirrhosis of the liver. She left us peacefully on a warm spring afternoon, in her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Shirley was born in...

Marlene J. Lawyer

Marlene J. Lawyer

Apr 20, 2024

Marlene J. Lawyer, of Middleburgh, found eternal peace on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Marlene was born 87 years ago on August 20, 1936, the eldest of 12 children born to Catherine (Tilison) and Reuben Mickle.  She graduated from Middleburgh Central School and then served in the United States Air Force.  Marlene returned home...

Doris A. Potter

Doris A. Potter

Apr 15, 2024

Doris Annette (Jackson) Potter passed away peacefully at home, with her loved ones by her side, on Monday, April 15, 2024

Doris lived many years in West Conesville with her husband and children prior to moving to Mascotte, Florida.  She returned 6 years ago to her beloved mountains in Prattsville.

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Mary Lynn Sherwood

Mary Lynn Sherwood

Apr 6, 2024

Mary Lynn Sherwood, of Fultonham, New York, fell asleep in death at the age of 70 on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

Mary Lynn was born on November 29, 1953, to John and Mary Greening in Mt. Kisco, New York. She married the love of her life, George Sherwood, on February 21, 1976. They built a beautiful family...

Brenda J. Morgan

Brenda J. Morgan

Mar 30, 2024

Brenda J. Morgan, of Bull Hill Road, found eternal peace on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

Brenda was born 61 years ago on April 1, 1962 in Cobleskill, to Jean (Shepard) and Raymond Dearstyne.

Brenda graduated from Schoharie Central School and primarily kept her home and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  She enjoyed crafts,...

Edward J. Dunscombe

Edward J. Dunscombe

Mar 28, 2024

Edward James Dunscombe, Sr., "Ed," 84 of Schoharie, NY passed away after a short illness at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown on Thursday, March 28, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Ed was born on July 19, 1939 on Fort Jay, on Governors Island, NY, the son of Leslie Albert Dunscombe and Jenny (McCarthy) Dunscombe.

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Beverly E. Livingston

Beverly E. Livingston

Mar 15, 2024

Beverly E. Livingston, of MT Path, found eternal peace on Friday, March 15, 2024.

Beverly was born 87 years ago on February 3, 1937 in the Town of Broome to Gladys (Steerey) and Willie Fenoff.

Throughout her life, she enjoyed bartending, working at the National Bank of Coxsackie, being a member of the...

Anne Hallock

Anne Hallock

Feb 27, 2024

Anne Bowyer O'Connor Hallock, 97, of Gilboa, NY, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2024.  Born September 7, 1926, in Glens Falls, NY to John Henry and Sara Bowyer O'Connor, Anne spent her childhood in Warrensburg, NY, working alongside her three sisters and one brother at the Adirondack Hotel, which her family owned and managed.  She graduated...

Norma M. Berkner

Norma M. Berkner

Feb 25, 2024

Norma Mae (Winans) Berkner, of the Hamlet of Pine Grove, Town of Broome, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on February 25, 2024.

Norma was born January 8, 1924 on the "Edge Wood" farm on the hillside overlooking Livingstonville, off of Mattice Road.  She was the daughter of Clarence Melvin Winans and Bessie (Ellis)...

Karen G. Coons

Karen G. Coons

Feb 22, 2024

Karen G. Coons, of Middleburgh, was born on December 17, 1959 and passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones on February 22, 2024, after a short battle with cancer.

She was a lifelong resident of Schoharie County. She graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1979 and went on to become a pilar of the community....

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