Palmer & Shaylor Funeral Home in Middleburgh, NY

John Weimer

October 6, 1928 - June 17, 2013

Middleburgh: John Weimer, 84, of Weimorse Lane, died Monday, June 17, 2013 at the Cobleskill Regional Hospital. John was born on October 6, 1928 in Plainfield, NJ, to the late Louise (Bauer) and Ludwig Weimer. He graduated from Malvern High School before serving in the United States Navy from 1952-1953. John was a Millwright by trade, working at the former Masick Limestone Quarry,...
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Katherine M. Ferguson

June 4, 1947 - June 3, 2013

Middleburgh: Katherine M. Ferguson, 65, of Grove St., died Monday, June 3, 2013 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, following a brief illness. Kate was born on June 4, 1947 in Syracuse to the late Laura (Arnold) and Warren Vandish. She received her degree from the Memorial School of Nursing in Albany. Recently, she had worked as a bookkeeper for Albany Restaurant Supply in Albany. Kate was...
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Linda A. Reed

March 20, 2013 - June 3, 2013

Middleburgh: Linda A. Reed, 60, of MT Path, died Monday, June 3, 2013 at the Ellis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Schenectady, follwing a brief illness. Linda was born on March 20, 1953 in Albany, to the late Arlene (Rivenburg) and Lyndorph Reed, Sr. She was a 1971 graduate of Middleburgh Central School and a 1975 Graduate of Keuka Collage. Linda worked for the New York State Dept...
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Shawn M. Cooper

September 12, 1963 - June 1, 2013

Middleburgh: Shawn M. Cooper, 49, of Woods Road Extension, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 1, 2013, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident, while participating in this year's "Rolphie Run." Shawn was born on September 12, 1963 in Schenectady, NY to Patricia (Charland) and Bernard Cooper. Shawn was a member of the Iron Worker's Union Local out of Albany and was most...
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Thomas M. Finneran

November 25, 1923 - May 25, 2013

Middleburgh, NY: Thomas M. Finneran, 89, of Squaw Trail, died Saturday, May 25, 2013 at his home. Thomas was born on November 25, 1923 in Staten Island, to the late Hattie (Mehm) and Tom Finneran. Thomas graduated from McKee High School before serving in the United States Navy during World War II. Thomas lived in Staten Island and worked as an electrician for the New York State Housing...
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James D. Bouck, Sr.

August 13, 1950 - May 15, 2013

Fultonham- James D. Bouck, Sr., 62, of Howard Mann Road, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the Cobleskill Regional Hospital, following a brief illness. James was born on August 13, 1950 on Bouck's Island in the Town of Fulton, to the late Beatrice (Henness) and Erving Bouck, Sr. He worked at Shaul Farms in Fultonham for forty nine years. James enjoyed fishing, hunting and collecting antique...
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Lester E. Hendrix, Jr.

December 20, 1941 - May 13, 2013

Schoharie- Les Hendrix, a wayfaring newsman who became a sagely fixture in his adopted and beloved Schoharie County, died Monday, May 13, 2013, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown after a long, valiant battle with cancer. He was 71. Lester Elmer Hendrix Jr. was born Dec. 20, 1941, the son of Lester and L. Roberta (Loyster) Hendrix. He was raised in Cazenovia, outside of Syracuse, NY. ...
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Susan A. Monroe

March 18, 1955 - May 8, 2013

Middleburgh- Susan A. Monroe, 58, of Cliff Street, died peacefully Wednesday, May 8, 2013 surrounded by her family at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY. Susan was born on March 18, 1955 in Cortland, NY, a daughter of the late Beverly (Morris) and Cristopher Lowell. Locally, Susan worked as a Clerk for the Middleburgh Library. She was a member of the Middleburgh Century Club and...
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Roger D. Ebert

December 4, 1934 - May 1, 2013

Middleburgh- Roger D. Ebert, 78, of Clauverwie, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at his residence with his loving wife at his side. Born December 4, 1934 in Jamaica, Long Island, NY, he was the son of Mathias and Bertha (Langlois) Ebert. Roger was a United States Army Veteran, serving from 1955 to 1957, at which time he joined the Reserves and received an honorable discharge in 1963. Roger...
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Raymond J. Ackerly

March 29, 1930 - April 30, 2013

West Fulton- Raymond Joseph Ackerly, 83, of Swart Hollow Road, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at St. Johnsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where he had been a resident for a brief time. Born March 29, 1930 in Woodsfield, OH, he was the son of Raymond and Mae (Bishop) Ackerly. He was a graduate of Sayville High School and then enlisted in the United States Army. From 1948 until 1950 he...
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Lori J. McCalip

November 14, 1960 - April 6, 2013

Lori Joan McCalip of Middleburgh, NY died on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Calvary Hospital, Bronx, NY following a long illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. Lori was born November 14, 1960, in Bronxville, NY. She attended Yonkers Public Schools, graduating from Yonkers Prep High School in 1978. She earned her Associates Degree in Arts and Sciences from SUNY at Cobleskill in 1997...
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Kenneth M. Sheerer, Jr.

November 27, 1923 - April 1, 2013

Schoharie- Kenneth M. Sheerer, Jr., 89, of Katie Lane, died Monday, April 1, 2013 at his residence. Born November 27, 1923 in Brooklyn, he was the son of Kenneth and Lillian (Miller) Sheerer, Sr. In 2004 Ken and his wife, Janice, moved from Livingstonville to Schoharie. He retired as a porter from Eden Park Nursing Home in Cobleskill where he had worked for nineteen years. In his spare...
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David J. Connors

December 23, 1939 - March 28, 2013

Middleburgh – David J. Connors, 73, of Main Street, died Thursday, March 28, 2013 at his residence following a brief illness. Born December 23, 1939 in Auburn, NY, he was the son of John and Grace (Achmoody) Connors. Raised in King Ferry, he was a graduate of King Ferry Central School. He resided in Florida for many years and had been a landscaper at The Plantation Resort for several...
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Mark Sterling Atchinson

January 5, 1990 - March 21, 2013

Middleburgh - Mark Sterling Atchinson: Jan 5, 1990 - March 21, 2013. Mark was taken away from us too soon. Mark passed on to the great sprit of life, March 21, 2013. Leaving behind Mark, Michele, Matthew and Kaitlyn, a grandfather, many Aunts and Uncles. Mark was an avid hiker, backpacker, camper, snowshoer, and canoer, and enjoyed trout fishing. Just last week he finished the Cat3500,...
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Eugene David Hallock

August 14, 1940 - March 11, 2013

Gilboa- Eugene David Hallock, 72, of Gilboa, lost his long battle with Alzheimer's disease on Monday, March 11, 2013. Born August 14, 1940 in Bates Hollow, NY, he was the son of the late Eugene and Ruth (Teter) Hallock. Raised in Gilboa, David graduated from Gilboa-Conesville Central School in 1957. He married Joan Laraway of Huntersland on September 15, 1962. They were married for 40 years...
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Dorothy Diamond

June 24, 1937 - March 10, 2013

Middleburgh- Dorothy Diamond, 75, of State Route 30, died peacefully, Sunday, March 10, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born in Middleburgh on June 24, 1937 to the late Alvira (Warner) and Ralph Slater. Dorothy attended Middleburgh Central School before working the the former Schoharie Valley Laundry in Middleburgh. She enjoyd baking, attending flea markets,...
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Nancy M. Sherman

September 21, 1940 - March 9, 2013

Middleburgh- Nancy M. Sherman, 72, born September 21, 1940 in Catskill, NY, died peacefully in her sleep on March 9, 2013. Nancy was known as "Nan" or "NaNa" in the community. She graduated from Catskill High School in 1958 and went on to receive a degree nursing at Columbia-Memorial School of Nursing in 1961. She was a registered nurse for 52 years where she touched many lives of others and...
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Philip G. Rivenburg

August 28, 1934 - March 3, 2013

Middleburgh- Philip G. Rivenburg, Sr. 78, of Bouck Road died peacefully, Sunday March 3, 2013 at his home, in the arms of his loving wife, Marjory. Philip was born on August 28, 1934 in Middleburgh to the late Evaleen (Lawyer) and Hezekiah Rivenburg. He graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1952 and went on to serve in the United States Air Force until 1960. Philip worked as a...
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Gladys C. Wayman

March 21, 1924 - March 1, 2013

Fultonham- Gladys C. Wayman, 88, longtime resident of Fultonham, died Friday, March 1, 2013 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home with her granddaughter at her side. Born March 21, 1924 in Breakabeen, she was the daughter of Manley D. and Hester E. (Pelham) Coons. Gladys was an active member of the former Fultonham United Methodist Church and sang in the choir. She attended weekly Bible Study...
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Lillian V. Gannon

April 20, 1929 - February 25, 2013

Middleburgh-Lillian V. Gannon, 83, passed away Monday, February 25, 2013 after a long illness. She died peacefully in the arms of her husband at their home. Lillian was born in Jersey City, NJ on April 20, 1929. She was the daughter of William P. and Mary Dineen Sullivan. She lived her young life in New York City, graduating from Washington Irving High School. She and Richard were married on...
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Douglas C. Gardner

April 20, 1934 - February 23, 2013

Middleburgh- Douglas C. Gardner, 78, of Pine Street, died Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Baptist Retirement Center in Scotia where he had been a resident for the past few years. Born April 20, 1934 in Utica, NY, he was a son of H. DeLoss Gardner and Evaline (Gile) Gardner. Douglas moved with his family to Middleburgh in 1945 and for over twenty-five years was employed at the NY State...
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Alfred E. Bellinger

December 24, 1928 - February 14, 2013

Town of Fulton: Alfred E. Bellinger, 84, passed away peacefully at the home farm on Thursday, February 14, 2013. Alfred was born on December 24, 1928 in the Town of Fulton, on the home farm, the son of the late Grace (Wormer) and Ervin Bellinger. Alfred graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1944, at the age of sixteen. In his younger years he worked for a short time as a Union...
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Thelma Serrie

July 2, 1918 - February 8, 2013

Schoharie- Thelma Moore Serrie was born July 2, 1918 in the Town of Gilboa, NY and died February 8, 2013 in Cobleskill, NY after a brief illness. She was the daughter of David Birdsley and Belle Traver Moore. As a graduate of Gilboa Central School, Mrs. Serrie received a BS in music education from Ithaca College and an MA in music education from Columbia University. Thelma was a vocal music...
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William C. Neiles

October 24, 1942 - February 4, 2013

Middleburgh: William C. Neiles, 70, formerly of Middleburgh, died Monday, February 4, 2013 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta, following a brief illness. Bill was born on October 24, 1942, in Schenectady to the late Rita (Reynolds) and William N. Neiles. Bill's life-long passion was singing, affectionately calling himself the "Schoharie County Troubadour." Bill was a member of the Depot Lane...
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Jean A. Slater

August 25, 1932 - January 30, 2013

Central Bridge- Jean A. Slater, 80, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at her residence following a long illness. Born August 25, 1932, in Amityville, she was a daughter of Henry and Irene (Palmer) Kurdt. Jean retired as a long distance telephone operator for AT & T where she had worked for many years. She was a lifetime member of the Telephone Pioneers. In her spare time she enjoyed...
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Christine E. Rivera

April 10, 1951 - January 28, 2013

Gilboa- Christine E. Rivera, 61, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2013, following a long illness. Born on April 10, 1951,in Staten Island, she was the daughter of Francis and Evelyn (LaForge) Loblein. Christine was the youngest of ten children. She was a devoted wife and mother to her family. Christine is survived by her husband of forty-three years: Joseph E. Rivera, as well as...
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Betty Jean Kingsley

November 10, 1940 - January 28, 2013

Pikeville – Betty Jean Kingsley, 72, went to be with her Lord on Monday at her home. Betty Jean was born in Hobart, NY on November 10, 1940 to the late Raymond Kingsley and Lavilla Maybie Kingsley. She had been an employee of the daycare at Second Baptist Church and later worked at Wayne Christian School. Betty Jean was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Funeral services will be...
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Erna Olbert

September 19, 1919 - January 26, 2013

Livingstonville- Erna Olbert peacefully passed away at home on January 26, 2013. She was born in Heidelsheim, Germany, on September 19, 1919, a daughter of Ernst Rudolf and Luise Margarete Jaeger. Erna attended and graduated from a Catholic Convent School in Bruschsal, Germany, where she received her associate degree in pediatric nursing. She immigrated to the United States in 1937, where...
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Helen Ruth Laraway Proper

October 15, 1921 - January 21, 2013

Helen Ruth Laraway Proper, 91, formerly of Berne, NY passed away on January 21, 2013 at Rockingham County Hospice in North Carolina after a brief illness. Helen was the daughter of the late Carver and Ruth Weidman Laraway. Helen was predeceased by her husband, Freeman Proper and her grandson David Laxton in 1991. Survivors include her daughter, Chyrl Laxton and husband Rex of Reidsville,...
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Anthony E. Piragnoli, Jr.

February 9, 1962 - January 19, 2013

Middleburgh- Anthony E. Piragnoli, Jr., 50, of Squaw Trail, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Albany Medical Center. Born February 9, 1962 in Bronx, he was the son of Anthony and Emma (Bottlio) Piragnoli, Sr. Tony had lived in Middleburgh most of his adult life. For over thirty years, he was a truck driver for Mayflower. Most recently he drove for Rist Transport. A...
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Lloyd T. Minton, Jr.

April 4, 1947 - January 14, 2013

Cobleskill- Lloyd T. Minton, Jr., 65, of State Route 165, died Monday, January 14, 2013 at Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Niskayuna following a long illness. Born April 4, 1947 in Tampa, FL, he was a son of Lloyd and Neliese (Bertrand) Minton. Lloyd was an United States Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War and receiving an honorable discharge. He was employed by...
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Ronald Cittadini

June 1, 1938 - January 14, 2013

Fultonham- Ronald J. Cittadini, 74, of Chapman Rd., died Monday, January 14, 2013 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Born June 1, 1938 in Brooklyn, he was the son of Anthony and Gloria (Defreitas) Cittadini. Ronald was employed as an iron worker for Local 40 in Manhattan for many years before retiring and moving from Brentwood to Fultonham in 1988. A veteran of the United States...
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Scott S. Robbins

September 19, 1951 - December 29, 2012

Middleburgh- Scott S. Robbins, 61, of Clauverwie Road, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Albany Medical Center. Born September 19, 1951 in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of Stanley and Joan E. (Starry) Robbins. Formerly of Philadelphia, he graduated from George Washington High School. Scott moved to this area in 1989. Scott worked as an accomplished carpenter for many...
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Sherrie J. Bartholomew

April 3, 1942 - December 27, 2012

Sherrie J. Bartholomew died peacefully at her home in Middleburgh, N.Y., December 27th, 2012, after a brief illness. Sherrie was born on April 3rd, 1942, in the town of Hobart, Delaware Co., N.Y. She was the daughter of the late William Nesbitt (1911-1970) and Ina M. Nesbitt nee Travis (1918-2010). She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Howard R. Bartholomew of Middleburgh, N.Y., her son...
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Pheonix M.S. Mattice

September 30, 2004 - December 14, 2012

Middleburgh- Pheonix M.S. Mattice, 8, of Guinea Road, died Friday, December 14, 2012 at Albany Medical Center following a long illness. She was born September 30, 2004 in Cooperstown and lived in Middleburgh all her life. Pheonix was a glowing child who loved listening to music and enjoyed stuffed elephant toys. Survivors include her parents: Sarah (Nathan) Maxwell and four sisters:...
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Michelle F. Smith

November 15, 1961 - December 7, 2012

Middleburgh- Michelle F. Smith, 51, formerly of State Route 145, died Friday, December 7, 2012 at O'Connor Hospital in Delhi, following a long illness. Born November 15, 1961 in Schenectady, she was a lifelong area resident of Middleburgh and attended Middleburgh Central School. Michelle cherished her grandchildren and loved gardening and her dogs. She was an artist, primarily pencil...
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Lucy E. Hurley

September 22, 1925 - November 29, 2012

High Bridge, NJ- Lucy E. Hurley, 87, formerly of High Bridge, NJ, died Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home in Stamford, NY where she had been a resident for the past year. Born September 22, 1925 in Brooklyn, she was the daughter of Daniel and Lucy (Burkhardt) Hurley. She had been a resident of High Bridge for forty years before moving to this area. Lucy retired in...
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Richard "Doc" Wilson

June 27, 1934 - November 1, 2012

Schoharie- Richard, "Doc", A. Wilson, 78, formerly of Grand St., died suddenly Thursday, November 1, 2012 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital after being stricken at his residence in Cobleskill. Born June 27, 1934 in Willsboro, NY, he was the son of Oliver and Eva (Martin) Wilson. Doc was educated in the Albany school systems and was a member of the Teamsters Union, Local 294. He was also...
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Mildred C. King

June 25, 1913 - October 4, 2012

North Blenheim- Mildred C. King, 99, formerly of North Blenheim, died Thursday, October 4 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford, NY, where she had been a resident for 2 years. Born in Conesville, NY on June 25, 1913, she was the daughter of Gideon and Mildred (Smith) Case. Mildred owned and operated Hotel Chapman in North Blenheim alongside her husband, Amos, for many years. She enjoyed being an...
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Frances A. Paddock

September 26, 1932 - October 1, 2012

Middleburgh- Frances A. Paddock, 80, formerly of Middleburgh, died Monday, October 1, 2012 at Baptist Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Scotia, where she had been a resident for a short time. Born September 26, 1932 in NY City, she was a daughter of John and Gertrude (Doyle) Daniels. She retired from the Middleburgh Central School where she had been a cook for several years. Frances was...
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Lois J. Kling

November 29, 1928 - September 8, 2012

Breakabeen- Lois J. Kling, 83, of Clauverwie, died Saturday, September 8, 2012 at her residence. Born November 29, 1928 in Breakabeen, she was the daughter of Howard D. and Ethel (Lloyd) Kling. She was a descendent of David Ellerson, a Revolutionary War Patriot. Lois was a graduate of Middleburgh Central School and received her Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Social Work from...
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Maria E. Armlin

August 13, 1965 - August 31, 2012

Oneonta- Maria E. Armlin, 47, of River St., died Friday, August 31, 2012 at the Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Maria was born on August 13, 1965 in Cobleskill, to Patricia A. (Yung) Rogers and Thomas D. Armlin. She was most recently employed as a cashier at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta. Maria enjoyed reading, cooking, ceramics and collecting Native American memorabilia. Maria was...
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Helene P. Spickerman

January 27, 1923 - August 27, 2012

Middleburgh- Helene Trautwein Priester Spickerman, 89, of MTP Path, died Monday, August 27, 2012, at Cobleskill Regional Hospital following a brief illness. Born January 27, 1923 in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of Jacob E. and Helene (Trautwein) Priester. Helene was a graduate of Albany Business School and had attended Russell Sage College. For over twenty years she was a...
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Joseph J. Hoelldobler

January 24, 1941 - August 18, 2012

Middleburgh- Joseph J. Hoelldobler, 71, of Prospect Street, died Saturday, August 18, 2012. Joe was born January 24, 1941 in Queens, NY and was the son of Joseph and Barbara (Beer) Hoelldobler. He worked for the Oceanside Sanitation Department in Oceanside, Long Island, NY until his retirement in 1996. In 1998, Joe and his wife moved to Middleburgh. Joe is survived by his wife: Rosemary...
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Donald P. LaSpaluto

May 22, 1915 - August 2, 2012

Middleburgh- Donald P. LaSpaluto, 97, of Pine Street, died Thursday, August 2, 2012 at his daughter's residence. Born May 22, 1915 in Brooklyn, he was the son of Francesco and Desiderata (Ingargiola) LaSpaluto. After forty years of working at United Features Syndicate in Manhattan where he was sales manager, he retired in 1980. He and his wife resided in Queens Village while raising their...
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Barbara D. Porter

June 3, 1941 - July 18, 2012

Broome- Barbara D. Porter, 71, of Stone Store Rd., died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at her daughter's home in Gilboa. Born June 3, 1941 in Middleburgh, she was a daughter of Harley and Jennie (Slater) Schrom. Barbara was a lifelong area resident and retired after many years of employment at Stiefel Laboratory in East Durham. Following retirement, she was a house sitter for NYS Center for...
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Mandar S. Gebhard

May 24, 1987 - July 17, 2012

Oneonta- Mandar S. Gebhard, 25, formerly of Milford, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Born May 24, 1987 in Puna, India, he was the son of Kathleen Sabia and Michael Gebhard. Mandar had a love for baseball and while playing in the Milford Little League, he was selected as Rookie of the Year. He continued his baseball career, playing modified and varsity baseball...
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John C. Baumgarten

April 26, 1930 - July 16, 2012

Schoharie- John C. Baumgarten, 82, of State Route 30, died Monday, July 16, 2012, at the Wilkinson Residential Healthcare Facility in Amsterdam following a long illness. John was born on April 26, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Elizabeth (Burher) and Fred Baumgarten. John graduated from Huntington High School and later attended Broome Tech. He served honorably in the United States Army....
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Richard E. Townsend

June 24, 1948 - July 10, 2012

Middleburgh- Richard E. Townsend, 64, of Main Street, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, following a seven-month courageous battle with cancer. Born June 24, 1948 in Bridgeport, CT, he was the son of the late Rosalie (Kovar) Townsend and Paul A. Townsend, who survives him. Rick grew up in Dallas, Texas and later moved to Michigan at the age of 16. Rick received his...
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Leslie Gorman

June 23, 1946 - July 4, 2012

Middleburgh- Leslie Gorman, 66, of River Street, died Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at Albany Medical Center following a courageous battle against cancer. Born June 23, 1946 in Syracuse, Leslie was a daughter of George W. and Ruth (Slack) Brinck. She was raised in Buckeye, AZ, and graduated from Buckeye Union High School. She and her husband had resided in Costa Mesa, CA before relocating to...
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Richard A. German, Sr.

May 13, 1937 - June 3, 2012

Middleburgh- Richard A. German, Sr., 75, formerly of Middleburgh and most recently of Schenectady, died Sunday, June 3, 2012 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born May 13, 1937 in Conesville, he was the son of Velmore and Daisy Mae (Brown) German. Richard was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict from 1955 until 1957 when he received an honorable discharge. Richard...
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Hattie C. Burgett

January 1, 1922 - May 18, 2012

Middleburgh- Hattie C. Burgett, 90, of Wells Avenue, died Friday, May 18, 2012 at Baptist Retirement Center in Scotia following a short illness. Born January 1, 1922 in the town of Fulton, she was a daughter of Orman and Leah (Scutt) Campbell. Hattie retired in 1984 as a senior account clerk for the Schoharie County Probation Department, where she worked for twenty-six years. Prior to that...
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Friedel "Fred" Karl

March 20, 1932 - May 6, 2012

Middleburgh- Friedel "Fred" Karl, 80, of Bixby Road, died Sunday, May 6, 2012 at his residence with his family at his side. Born March 20, 1932 in Germany, he was the son of Johann and Frieda (Keim) Karl. Fred was a self employed cabinet maker all his life. Survivors include his wife, Anneliese (Scherg) Karl; his two children: Linda (Eric) Rodriguez of Virginia Beach, VA, and Peter (Donna)...
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Evelyn May Wierzchowski

May 24, 1920 - May 3, 2012

Middleburgh- Evelyn May Wierzchowski, 91, formerly of Middleburgh, died Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital following a short illness. Born May 24, 1920 in the town of Guilderland, she was a daughter of Augustive and Sophie (Neverman) Klemme. Evelyn was the last surviving child of seven. She was raised on a dairy farm and all her married life she tended to the garden farm...
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Gerald H. Clapper

December 14, 1924 - April 21, 2012

Clifton Park- Gerald H. Clapper, 87, of Route Old 146, died Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born December 14, 1924 in West Fulton, he was a son of Fred and Mabel (Springstead) Clapper. Gerald was a United States Army veteran, proudly serving his country in the Infantry Division of the 42nd Rainbow stationed in Germany in 1946. He received a WW II Victory Medal...
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Sarah Pacilli

May 30, 1929 - April 1, 2012

Middleburgh- Sarah Pacilli, 82, of Lawton Hollow Road, died Sunday, April 1, 2012 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital. Born May 30, 1929 in New York City, she was a daughter of Joseph and Rose (Basile) Berna. Sarah and her husband, Richard, moved from Brooklyn to Middleburgh thirty years ago. He predeceased her in 1998. She was of Roman Catholic faith and she enjoyed gardening. ...
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Roger T. Montgomery

April 21, 1949 - March 27, 2012

Middleburgh- Roger T. Montgomery, 62, formerly of Middleburgh, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at St. Johnsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where he had been a resident for the past few years. Born April 21, 1949 in Suffern, he was a son of Neale and Alice (Miller) Montgomery. Roger retired from Taft Furniture in Colonie where he finished furniture. He had resided in several areas,...
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Vito Mincieli

December 21, 1937 - March 18, 2012

Palm City, FL- Vincent "Vito" Mincieli, 74, died Sunday, March 18, 2012 at Martin Memorial Hospital South. He was born December 21, 1937 in Jersey City, NJ and lived in Palm City for sixteen years, wintering from Rensselearville, NY. Vito was a national accounts manager for Clairol/Brystol Meyers. He was a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus and belonged to the Civic Theater of...
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Sandra "Sandy" Montague

January 4, 1940 - March 15, 2012

SAUGERTIES- Sandra A. Montague, 72, of Clauverwie Rd. in Middleburgh, died Thursday, March 15, 2012 at her daughter's residence in Saugerties. She was born on January 4, 1940 in Ossining, New York and was the daughter of Robert and Edith Vail Lambert. Sandra grew up in Ossining and relocated to Middleburgh in 1984, where she participated in many community volunteer programs particularly at...
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Almeda Bowman

October 27, 1924 - February 19, 2012

Middleburgh- Almeda Bowman, 87, of Mountain Path, died Sunday, February 19, 2012 at her home. Born October 27, 1924 in Tampa, FL, she was a daughter of James Elliot and Bertha Mae (Stanfield) Bolton. Almeda had been a resident of Middleburgh since 1965 and was a homemaker. Time spent with her grandchildren and family was that which made her happiest. She did have a special interest in...
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Madeline "Mikki" Montague

July 16, 1960 - February 18, 2012

Peekskill- Madeline "Mikki" E. Montague, 51, of Carhart Ave., died Saturday, February 18, 2012 due to injuries sustained in a pedestrian /motor vehicle accident. Born July 16, 1960 in Tarrytown, NY, she was a daughter of Sandra (Lambert) Montague and the late Angelo Montague, who predeceased her in 2006. Mikki loved to spend time with her family, especially her nieces and nephews. She had...
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Jessie B. Bartholomew

September 30, 1912 - February 12, 2012

Middleburgh – Jessie B. Bartholomew, 99, formerly of Clauverwie, died Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home in Stamford, NY where she had been a resident for the past year. Born September 30, 1912 in Middleburgh, she was a daughter of Fred and Lura (Almy) Van Aller. Jessie was a lifelong area resident of Middleburgh and graduated from Middleburgh Central School. She...
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Grace D. Sullivan

May 15, 1916 - February 4, 2012

Schoharie- Grace D. Sullivan, 95, formerly of Middleburgh and South Huntington, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home, where she had been a resident for the past two years. Born May 15, 1916 in Huntington, Grace was the daughter of Hollis and Dorothy (Donaldson) Meinecke. She was a resident of South Huntington most of her life and was a member of...
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Cassandra "Sandy" Hardendorf

May 18, 1949 - February 1, 2012

Fultonham- Cassandra "Sandy" E. Hardendorf, 62, of State Route 30, died Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at her home with her loving family at her side. Born May 18, 1949 in Cobleskill, she was the daughter of Cecil and Caslyn (Mace) Savage. Sandy was a graduate of Middleburgh Central School and received her Associate's Degree in 1993 from SUNY, Cobleskill. Most recently she was the principal's...
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Linda J. Harrington

August 31, 1945 - January 29, 2012

SHUTTERS CORNERS-Town of Wright - Linda Jean Harrington, 66, formerly of Shutters Corners in the Town of Wright, died Sunday, January 29, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam, NY after a brief illness. She was a resident of the River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam, NY for the past year. Linda was born August 31, 1945 in Cobleskill, NY and was the daughter of Lynn E. and Elnora (Earles...
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Louis Munzo, Jr.

June 4, 1930 - January 15, 2012

Middleburgh – Louis Munzo, Jr., 81, of Mill Valley Road, died Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital following a short illness. Born June 4, 1930 in Middleburgh, Louis was a son of Louis and Etta (Finch) Munzo. He resided in Middleburgh all his life. Louis retired in 1992 from Northeastern Industrial Park in Guilderland where he was a machine operator for over twenty...
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Duane R. Hamm

June 17, 1924 - January 6, 2012

Duane Hamm, 87, of Middleburgh, died at his home on January 6, 2012. "Hammy" was born on June 17, 1924, a son of Ralph and Gladys (Morey) Hamm on the family farm in West Fulton. He attended one room school houses in the Hamm school district and West Fulton until the sixth grade. He entered the Middleburgh Centralized School in the seventh grade and graduated in 1942. In the same year, Hammy...
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Barbara A. Powell

October 3, 1951 - December 31, 2011

Middleburgh – Barbara A. Powell, 60, of Mill Valley Road, died Saturday, December 31, 2011 unexpectedly at Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville. Born October 3, 1951 in Potsdam, NY, she was a daughter of Robert and Adele (La Point) Powell. Barbara had been employed as a packer at Stiefel Laboratories in Oak Hill for several years. She was an avid fisherwoman, NASCAR fan, and enjoyed...
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James B. Novak III

September 13, 1913 - December 24, 2011

Middleburgh- James B. Novak, III, 98, of Ecker Hollow Road, died Saturday, December 24, 2011 at his winter residence in Reevesville, SC. Born September 13, 1913 in Slovak Republic, he was the son of Imre and Mary (Bidlin) Novak. James came to the United States as a young boy. He retired from General Electric in Schenectady, where he was a welder. James was formerly the head of the...
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Christopher P. Lucas

December 18, 1945 - December 14, 2011

Middleburgh-.Christopher "Chris" P. Lucas, 65, of Brooky Hollow Rd., died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY. Born December 18, 1945 in England, he was the son of Henry and Sophia (McLean) Lucas. Chris came to the United States in his late teenage years and resided in Middleburgh. For many years he was employed at Schoharie County Highway Department where he was...
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Stella Pietnoczka

October 18, 1924 - December 3, 2011

Middleburgh- Stella Pietnoczka, 87, formerly of Huntersland Road, died Saturday, December 3, 2011 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta. Born in Poland on October 18, 1924, she was a daughter of Peter and Katherine (Sroka) Palen. Stella and her family came to the United States in the 1950's and moved to the Huntersland area. Stella was a member of the Huntersland Volunteer Fire Department...
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Vernice Jackson

February 24, 1929 - December 3, 2011

SCHOHARIE- Vernice Jackson, 82, of Cooper Village Lane, died Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY after being stricken at home. She was born February 24, 1929 in Worcester, NY and was the daughter of Ivan and Lena Mae (Banks) Brown. She was a graduate from the Worcester Central School and was a cook for the Dudley Family who lived in Rensselaerville, NY. ...
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Edna M. Warner

September 2, 1915 - November 29, 2011

Middleburgh- Edna M. Warner, 96, formerly of Cotton Hill Road, died Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at The Avenue Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre in Schenectady where she had been a resident for the past four years. Born September 2, 1915 in Keavey, KY, she was the daughter of George and Dora (Floyd) Trosper. Edna had resided in Middleburgh for over fifty years. She was a homemaker who...
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Victor W. Mace

October 15, 1932 - November 26, 2011

Broome Center – Victor W. Mace, 79, of Broome Center Road, died at his residence on Saturday, November 26, 2011. Born October 15, 1932 on the home farm in Mackey, town of Gilboa, he was the son of Stanley and Gladys (Lemon) Mace. Victor was a United States Army veteran, serving in the Korean Conflict from 1954 until receiving an honorable discharge in 1956. He was a graduate from...
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Timothy "Tim" Hallock

January 15, 1958 - November 21, 2011

Gilboa – Timothy "Tim" Hallock, 53, of Flat Creek Road, passed away at home on Loyal Maples Farm, Monday, November 21, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Tim was born January 15, 1958 in Margaretville, the son of Anne Hallock and the late Carlton George Hallock, also of Loyal Maples Farm. He was a 1976 graduate of Gilboa-Conesville Central School and a 1978 graduate of Cobleskill...
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Milo F. Maxam

June 25, 1920 - November 16, 2011

Middleburgh – Milo F. Maxam, 91, of Prospect St., died Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at his residence following a short illness. Born June 25, 1920 in Utica, NY, he was the son of Frank G. and Rose A. (Kunz) Maxam. Milo resided in the Rome, Westmoreland area most of his life. He and his wife, Helen, lived in Florida from 1984 until 1994 when they then moved to Middleburgh. He was a...
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Rocco Manniello

April 29, 1933 - November 7, 2011

Middleburgh – Rocco Manniello, 78, of Gorge Road, died unexpedtedly on Monday, November 7, 2011 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital. Born April 29, 1933 in Italy, he was the son of Antonio and Antionette (Endelli) Manniello. For many years Rocco lived in the New York City area, moving here recently. He retired as a chef from the former Amalfi Restaurant in New York City. Rocco was of...
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Sofia "Sherry" Kollisch

August 15, 1922 - October 28, 2011

Conesville- Sofia "Sherry" Kollisch, 89, of Bull Hill Road, died Friday, October 28, 2011 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home in Stamford, NY, where she had been a resident for the past month. Born August 17, 1922 in Morristown, NJ, she was the daughter of Steve and Olga (Karman) Chwat. Sherry and her family moved to Conesville in 1965 from the Bronx. For several years she worked the...
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Zachary E. Burke

April 13, 1988 - October 16, 2011

Middleburgh- Zachary E. Burke, 23, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital. Born April 13, 1988 in Niskayuna, he was a son of Stanley and Janet (McCoy) Burke. Zachary was raised in Middleburgh and Schoharie and was a lifelong area resident. He was an operator for his brother's business, Northeast Specialist. He enjoyed snowboarding, four-wheeling, and...
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Ida Mae Lobdell

June 28, 1915 - October 15, 2011

Middleburgh-Ida M. Lobdell, 96, of Railroad Ave., died Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Born June 28, 1915 in Summit, she was the daughter of Delonue and Julia (Chandler) Rifenbark. Ida was a lifelong area resident and was a seamstress at the former Canajoharie Dress Factory. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in West Middleburgh. Ida had...
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Virginia H. Bouck

January 5, 1933 - September 16, 2011

Middleburgh- Virginia H. Bouck, 78, of Valley Court Sunnyside Road, died Friday, September 16, 2011 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital. Born January 5, 1933 in Schoharie, she was the daughter of Victor and Dorothy (Wood) Foland. Virginia was a lifelong area resident and had retired from the former Eden Park Nursing Home in Cobleskill where she was employed in the housekeeping department. ...
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Mary E. Bellinger

March 20, 1933 - September 10, 2011

Middleburgh- Mary E. Bellinger, 78, of Armlin Hill Road, died Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital following a long illness. Born March 20, 1933 in Summit, she was a daughter of Byron and Nellie (Dauley) Fancher. Mary was a lifelong area resident, assisting daily on the Bellinger Dairy Farm, and was also a homemaker. She enjoyed canning throughout the year. ...
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Alice Burtzlaff

January 4, 1922 - September 7, 2011

Fultonham- Alice Burtzlaff, 89, of Partridge Nest Road, died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, at her residence following a long illness. Born January 4, 1922 in Brooklyn, she was the daughter of Alfred and Ida (Kagi) Ronick. Alice grew up in Jamaica,NY and was a graduate of Jamaica High School. She was married to Arthur Burtzlaff for over fifty years and together they raised their family in New...
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Beatrice Mae Van Valkenburg

April 17, 1930 - August 11, 2011

Breakabeen - Beatrice Mae Van Valkenburg, 81, of Nelson Lane, died Thursday, August 11, 2011 at her daughter’s home where she came during the summers. She wintered in Blythe, GA. Born April 17, 1930 in Lackawanna, PA, she was the daughter of Chris and Besse (Durfee) Knowles. Beatrice retired from the Watervliet Arsenal where she had been employed as a machinist. She enjoyed bird...
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Douglas L. Ackerley

September 16, 1937 - August 1, 2011

Gilboa: Douglas L. Ackerley, 73, of Flat Creek Road, died suddenly, Monday August 1, 2011. Douglas was born in Margaretville, NY, on September 16, 1937, a son of Marjorie (Faulkner) and William P. Ackerley. He graduated form South Kortright Central School in 1956 and served in the United States Army from 1956 -1958. Douglas worked for the Delaware Electric Co-Op and then for the...
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Antoinette M. Elling

February 18, 1937 - July 29, 2011

Broome- Antoinette (Toni) M. Elling, 74, of Kramer Road, died Friday, July 29, 2011 unexpectedly as her residence. Born Antoinette Marie Elling in Manhattan on February 18, 1937, she spent many years in Bellmore, on Long Island where she grew up, married and raised her family before moving to the beautiful Schoharie Valley in 1981. In 1970 she co-founded the independent Feminist Press,...
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Lisa M. Blodgett

November 4, 1970 - July 13, 2011

Cobleskill- Lisa M. Blodgett, 40, of East Main St., died Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home in Stamford, NY following a long illness. Born November 4, 1970 in Cobleskill, she was the daughter of David Blodgett and Mary Ann (Bozzy) McCoy. Lisa attended Middleburgh Central School and was a homemaker. She enjoyed arts and crafts. A loving mother, daughter, and sister...
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Maureen A. Valls

September 30, 1943 - July 11, 2011

Goshen - Maureen A. Valls, 67, of Goshen, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 11, 2011 at Orange Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Born September 30, 1943 in the Bronx, she was a daughter of Thomas and Eileen (Brown) O’Brien. Maureen had been a longtime resident of Goshen and was a homemaker and loved animals. She was of Catholic faith. Survivors include her...
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Timothy Pasieka

September 4, 1946 - June 26, 2011

Sloansville- Timothy Pasieka, “Wild Man Tim”, 64, of State Route 20, died Sunday, June 26, 2011, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. Born September 4, 1946 in Manhattan, he was the son of Stanley and Clara (Wisniewski) Pasieka. Tim was a United States Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War, until receiving an honorable discharge. He was employed for thirty-two years at Owens...
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Lewis N. Robinson

January 8, 1953 - June 13, 2011

Schoharie- Lewis N. Robinson, 58, of Morning Sun Drive, died Monday, June 13, 2011 following a brief illness. Born January 8, 1953, in Glens Falls, NY, he was the son of Victoria (Walker) Robinson and the late Roscoe Robinson. Lewis was a self employed truck driver for the past thirty-four years. He is survived by his wife, Denise (Durfee) Robinson, whom he married February 19, 1977; his...
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Sarah Ingraham

January 1, 1974 - May 31, 2011

MIDDLEBURGH - Sarah Ingraham, 37, of Danforth Ave., died Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital. Sarah was born January 1, 1974 in Cobleskill and was the daughter of Gary Ingraham and Laura (Diamond) Baird. She was employed at one time as an assembler with Liberty Enterprises, which was located at the Schoharie County ARC facility located in Schoharie, NY. Sarah is...
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Evaleen Doty

December 31, 1912 - May 27, 2011

Middleburgh: Evaleen Doty, 98, of Bouck Rd., died peacefully, Friday, May 27, 2011, following a long illness. Evaleen was born in Hyndsville on December 31, 1912 a daughter of Esther (Curtis) and Harley H. Lawyer. She was a homemaker and enjoyed knitting, sewing and making crafts. She adored her family, extended family and friends. Evaleen was a member of the Schoharie County...
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William T. Caulkins

October 30, 1933 - May 26, 2011

Albany- William Thomas Caulkins, 77, entered into eternal life Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Albany Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Bill was born on October 30, 1933 in Oneonta, NY, a son of Kearney and Irene (McCarthy) Caulkins. Bill proudly served in the US Armed Forces from 1953 to 1955 as a member of the 187th Airborne R.C.T. including service in the Korean Conflict. ...
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Elizabeth A. McCormack

January 16, 1924 - May 26, 2011

Middleburgh: Elizabeth A. McCormack, 87, of Main Street, died Thursday, May 26, 2011 at her daughter’s home in Amsterdam where she had lived the last couple of years. Elizabeth was born on January 16, 1924 in Manhattan, NY, a daughter of Rose (Reilly) and James M. Vann. Elizabeth grew up and lived in North Babylon for most of her life. She was employed at the Pilgrim Psychiatric...
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Robert W. Schmidt

July 23, 1956 - May 25, 2011

Richmondville- Robert W. Schmidt, 54, of Trout Haven Road, formerly of Middleburgh, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at Bassett Medical Center with his wife at his side, after a brave and brutal battle of cancer. Born July 23, 1956 in East Meadow, NY, Bob lived in Middleburgh most of his life and attended Middleburgh Central School. For twenty-seven years he was the proprietor, president...
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Alice E. Wharton

September 20, 1919 - May 24, 2011

Middleburgh- Alice E. Wharton, 91, formerly of Middleburgh, died Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at Kaaterskill Care Nursing Home in Catskill, NY, where she had been a resident for the past few years. Born September 20, 1919 in Schoharie, she was a daughter of Charles and Gertrude (White) Acker. Alice lived in Schoharie and Gallupville in her younger years and was a graduate of Schoharie Central School...
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Phyllis R. Jeffrey

August 8, 1937 - May 7, 2011

Central Bridge- Phyllis R. Jeffrey, 73, of North Main Street, formerly of Gallupville, died Saturday, May 7, 2011, at Ellis Hospital following a short illness. Born August 8, 1937 in Esperance, she was the daughter of Phillip and Ida (Leonard) Zeh. A 1955 graduate of Schoharie Central School, Phyllis became a school bus driver on Long Island and later for the Schoharie Central School. ...
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Paul H. Hahn

April 25, 1930 - May 1, 2011

West Fulton: Paul H. Hahn, 81, died Sunday, May 1, 2011 at his home, with his son by his side. Paul was born on April 25, 1930, in Hoboken, N.J., a son of Rose (Kuster) and Paul H. Hahn. Paul was a self-employed carpenter and an avid hunter, outdoorsman and nature lover. Paul was married to June M. Popp on May 31, 1952. She predeceased him on August 24, 1993. Paul is survived by...
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Sandra Jean Wayman

August 28, 1949 - April 29, 2011

Livingstonville- Sandra J. Wayman, 61, of State Route 145, died Friday, April 29, 2011 at her home with her family at her side. Sandra was born in Cobleskill on August 28, 1949, a daughter of Alice (Schrom) and Raymond Williams. Sandra graduated from Schoharie Central School in 1968 and worked at Stiefel Labs in Durham from 1987 to 2007. Sandra lived on Baker Avenue in Middleburgh for 41...
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Leslie C. Slater

April 17, 1918 - April 29, 2011

Schoharie- Leslie C. Slater, 93, of State Route 30, died Friday, April 29, 2011 at his home, following a brief illness. Leslie was born on April 17, 1918 in Cobleskill, a son of Lena Mae (Hadsell) and Austin Slater. Leslie served in the United States Army from 1941 to 1945 and was in a gun battalion in the Hawaiian and Marshall Islands. He was also a survivor of the Japanese attack on...
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