Obituaries

Nov 24, 2023

Joseph A. Bowie, of Gates Hill Road died at his home on Friday, November 24, 2023 from declining health.

He was born 59 years ago on August 21, 1964 to Lenora (Cooper) and William Bowie.  Joseph worked as an installer for Conklin Satellite in Liberty, NY.  He enjoyed painting, making crafts and taking car rides through the...

Nov 23, 2023

Donald Robert Quinn, 90, family man, devout Catholic, athlete and renowned punster died Thursday, November 23, 2023 at Hospicare in Ithaca, NY.

The son of Wilbur and Genvieve Quinn, Don was born October 14, 1933 and raised in Catskill, NY. He graduated from Christian Brothers Academy and proudly served in the U.S. Air...

Nov 21, 2023

Suzanne M. Lovelace, of Armlin Hill Road, died peacefully at home, in the loving care of her family on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

Suzy was born 84 years ago on January 26, 1939 in Auburn, NY to Jane L. (Lynch) and Raymond H. Ward.  She graduated from Homer Central School in 1958 and then earned her cosmetology...

Nov 16, 2023

Cathleen Posson, of Posson Hill Extension, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Born December 4, 1947, in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Earl W. and Verna (Elliott) Ellis of Middleburgh, NY.

Cathy graduated from Middleburgh Central School and worked for the NYS Division of Parole in Albany, from the summer...

Nov 7, 2023

Tina M Czyszczon, of Katie Lane, Middleburgh, found eternal peace on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 in the loving care of her family.

Tina was born 53 years ago on April 1, 1970, lived in Middleburgh since her childhood and grew to have a deep affection for our small town.  She drove bus for MCS for many years...

Nov 1, 2023

Sylvia Van Houten passed away November 1, 2023 and is now soaring with the falcons over Vroman's Nose. Sylvia was born in Lansing, Michigan on September 12, 1933 to Lee and Margaret (Feeman) Brown.  Sylvia met Wally, her husband of fifty years, at Michigan state College.  They started their family in Michigan and several years later settled...

Oct 31, 2023

Henry Felix Aube, well known as "Hank," left this world On October 31, 2023, peacefully at his home.

He was born in Burlington, Vermont on August 7, 1936 to Roland and Blanch Aube (Benoit) who predeceased him. He was also predeceased by 4 of his 5 siblings and his grandson: Jason Brown (Mary's...

Oct 28, 2023

A man's greatest possession is his dignity and farming bestows this like few other professions. Hard work is the building block of a person's character.  Farming nurtures the close family ties that make life rich in ways money can't buy and generations learn values for a lifetime that can be learned in no other way.  Farming teaches much about...

Oct 27, 2023

Richard E. Rowlison, Sr. of Middleburgh, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 at The Grand Nursing & Rehab in Guilderland following declining health.

Richard was born 79 years ago on July 4, 1944 in Middleburgh to Grace (Wayman) and Clarence Rowlison.  Richard proudly served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1965 and then retired...

Oct 27, 2023

Linda Hartwich, 86, of Fultonham, NY, passed away October 27, 2023. Born December 17, 1936, in Hamburg, Germany and emigrating to the United States in 1959, Linda first lived in NYC and worked in the airline industry.

She married Richard P. Hartwich, her loving husband of 40 years, in August of 1963. He...

Oct 16, 2023

Oakley F. Wayman, 80, of Huntersland Road, Middleburgh, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at home, on Monday, October 16, 2023.

Oakley was born in Summit on December 2, 1942, to Edna (Ream) and Earl Wayman.  He attended Richmondville Central School, graduating in 1961 and served in the United States...

Oct 13, 2023

Arlene "Snooks" Lawyer, of Creekside Lane, Middleburgh, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2023 with her family by her side.

Snooks was born 80 years ago on May 15, 1943 in Albany and her life revolved around her family.  From raising her own children and watching her grandchildren and great-grandbabies grow, to...

Sep 27, 2023

Paul M. Zinsman, 65, of Middleburgh NY passed away on September 27,2023 in his home.

Paul was born on September 20, 1958 to George and Mary Zinsman (Schaffer) in Hempstead,

NY. When Paul was young, they moved to Middleburgh, NY where his father was the pastor of

St. Mark's Lutheran Church....

Sep 25, 2023

Brian J. King, of Lark Street, died peacefully at home on Monday, September 25, 2023.

He was born in Schenectady, 46 years ago on December 10, 1976 to Linda (Gifford) and Wayne D. King.  Brian graduated from Middleburgh Central School and Albany Vo-Tech.

He worked several places including Apollo Heating and Cooling as well as...

Sep 21, 2023

George Cassidy, Sr, of Cobleskill, NY passed away on September 21, 2023.

George was a retired carpenter and highly skilled craftsman in the construction field. Retirement did not slow him down though and he continued to keep his skills sharp by helping family and friends with renovation projects.

Between...

Sep 9, 2023

Irene Mary Gilmore (nee Montgomery) of Oceanside, California passed peacefully on September 9, 2023 surrounded by family, in Rensselaerville, NY.

She had traveled to NY the third week of July to attend one of her granddaughter's weddings. While she never made the wedding, her love and devotion to her family was certainly present....

Sep 7, 2023

Alice Marie Zach was born in Middleburgh on April 9, 1926, a daughter of Howard and Velma (Wainwright) Wood and passed away on September 7, 2023.

Alice was a lifetime lover of horses, dogs and particularly her flowers. She enjoyed gardening, doing cross stitch, puzzles and bowling.

As a...

Aug 26, 2023

John J. Vassak, Jr., of Stone Store Road, died peacefully at home on Saturday, August 26, 2023 in the loving care of family and friends.

John was born 82 years ago on January 9, 1941 in the Town of Kent, NY to Lulu (Ingersoll) and John J. Vassak, Sr.  John loved telling stories...

Aug 17, 2023

Kevin Randolph Fuller, 74, of Middleburgh, passed away on August 17, 2023 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 18, 1949, in Stamford, NY and as a young boy, he was raised in Hobart, NY with the help of his maternal grandparents, Harry and Carolina Muzquiz Dunham. After his mother and adoptive father,...

Aug 16, 2023

Mom, aka, Marilyn Claire Russell, was a hoot!  Throughout her life, she was known for the smile on her face, and a constant song in her heart.  Even though she could not begin to carry a tune, she ignored us all and sang her heart out ... loudly, right up until just before she went to be...