Charles Edward Morrison
Aug 21, 2026
Charles E. Morrison Oneonta - On August 21, 2026 Charles E. "Charlie" Morrison, age 82, greeted our heavenly Father with a warm and loving embrace. Charlie grew up in Rotterdam, NY, in his high school years, and then Duanesburg, and most recently, in Oneonta. Charlie was the son of Stephen and Evelene Morrison of Rotterdam, NY. Charlie had four brothers:...
Kimberly Eve Whitbeck
Aug 18, 2026
Kimberly Eve Whitbeck, a beloved member of the Duanesburg community, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026, at Ellis Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. Born on April 21, 1963, in Colonie, New York, Kimberly was a cherished daughter of Raymond and Violet Whitbeck.
A graduate of the Duanesburg Central School District, Kimberly's life was filled with creativity, dedication, and...
Robert Alan Thompson
Aug 6, 2026
DELANSON - Robert Alan Thompson of Main St., formerly of Gallupville Rd. died on Thursday August 6, 2026 at Robinson Terrace Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Stamford, NY which is described as Queen of the Catskills after a three month illness. He was 89 years old and had lived in Schenectady County for 58 years. He was born on...
Winifred E. Koontz
Jul 24, 2026
Duanesburg, NY - Winifred E. Koontz, age 78, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, and a lifelong love of family, faith, and animals.
Born on August 1, 1947, in Syracuse, NY to Gertrude (Parks) Ezick and Thaddeus Ezick, Winnie was raised on a farm in Lafayette, New York, where her love of animals...
Dennis P. Durrant Jr.
Jun 1, 2026
Dennis Paul Durrant, Jr. April 25, 1965 ~ June 1, 2026 On June 1, 2026, Denny went home to be with the Lord. A graduate of Duanesburg Central School, Denny was also a Navy veteran, serving two terms. He was on the U.S. Constellation aircraft carrier during the Persian Gulf War. Once leaving the military, he lived in San Diego,...
William Griessler
May 18, 2026
Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ called William “Bill” Griessler home to eternal life on May 18, 2026.
Bill was born in the Bronx on Mother’s Day, May 11, 1930, to the late Frank and Elizabeth Griessler during the Great Depression. When Bill was two years old, his parents moved to a farm in Delanson, New York, so they could grow...
Melody Ann Gathen
May 13, 2026
Melody Ann Gathen of Quaker Street, passed away on Wednesday, May 13th 2026 Born in Niskayuna on April 27th 1964 she was the daughter of Dorothy Hemstreet and the late Robert Hemstreet Melody worked for the Lexington ARC of schoharie for 29 years where she was loved by many and loved many. She loved camping with her family and being...
Stephen A. Manrell
Mar 26, 2026
Stephen Manrell, beloved son, brother and friend passed away March 26, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of kindness, curiosity, and a deep love for the natural word. Born June 10, 1966 from an early age Steve found joy in the quiet beauty of wildlife, especially birds. Whether watching them soar overhead, listening to their songs at sunrise or sharing his...
Patricia Noreen Weppler
Mar 4, 2026
Patricia N. Weppler, 89, of Delanson, NY, died on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Born on October 26, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Hemmer McCarthy, and sister of the late Irene McCarthy Delaney. Pat was a graduate of Saint Joseph's Commercial High School. Van Dolan's Ice Cream Parlor, McCaren Park pool, Rockaway...
Mae L. Morrison
Feb 15, 2026
Duanesburg, NY On February 15th, 2026, Mae L. Morrison, age 87, greeted our Heavenly Father with a warm and loving embrace. Mae grew up in Burtonsville, NY and then Duanesburg during her high school years, and most recently resided in Clifton Park with her daughter. Mae was the daughter of Harold and Louise Bradt of Burtonsville, NY. Mae is predeceased...
Edward A. Putnam
Feb 7, 2026
Duanesburg – Edward E. Putnam, 88, passed away at home on Saturday February 7, 2026.
Born in Scotia he was the son of Floyd and Adeline Putnam. Ed was a lifelong Duanesburg resident where he was a dairy farmer and antique dealer. Ed was also a member of the Duanesburg Historical Society, Duanesburg Seniors group and the Princetown Seniors group.
He is...
Donna M. Elmendorf
Jan 30, 2026
Donna M. Elmendorf, age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30th, 2026, at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital in the company of her loving family. Donna was born on December 6th, 1943, in Schenectady, NY to the late Donald and Evelyn (O’Leary) Sutherland. After graduating from Mont Pleasant High School, Class of 1961, Donna held administrative positions for several Schenectady employers,...
Donald W. Culbert
Jan 19, 2026
DELANSON- Donald William Culbert, 90, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing in Guilderland. Donald was born in the Bronx to the late Archeford and Rosina Bencivenga Culbert. At the age of 11, he moved to Richmondville, NY where he graduated from the former Richmondville Central School. He married his high school sweetheart, Agnes...
Laurie A. Dykeman
Jan 9, 2026
Duanesburg – Laurie Ann Dykeman, 70, passed away Friday January 9, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Born in Niskayuna, she was the daughter of William and Mary (Rostkowski) Dunn. Laurie graduated from Duanesburg Central School and went on to study art in college.
In her early life she enjoyed time with her family running the Harbor North Marina and spending summers boating...
Joyce Mary Warner
Jan 6, 2026
Town of Wright - Joyce Mary Warner, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, January 6th 2026.
Joyce was born in Jamaica, Queens, on January 10th, 1944, to Arline and Peter Warwavesyn. Joyce was raised in Queens, NY with her two younger sisters Carol and Jane. She attended Samuel J Tilden high school from September 1957- June 1959. After a family move...
Robert Maxim Malpezzi
Dec 31, 2025
Robert Maxim Malpezzi, age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31st, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on January 18th, 1934, at Harlem Hospital, New York, NY. After graduating from Perth Amboy High School, Class of 1952, Bob enlisted into the U.S. Navy, proudly serving in Naples, Italy and on the aircraft carriers the...
Alton Harvey Durfee Jr.
Dec 23, 2025
Alton Harvey Durfee, Jr., October 2, 1937 to December 23, 2025. With sadness, Alton entered into the eternal light on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Suzanne Durfee, son, Darrell Durfee (Rhonda), step-sons, David Durrant (Melissa) and Dennis Durrant, grandsons, Dennis and Preston Durrant, cousin, Dwight Sickler (Kathy), and nieces...
William "Woody" Frank
Dec 16, 2025
William Henry Frank “Woody” of Delanson, NY passed away unexpectedly in Florida on Tuesday December 16th, 2025, with his loving and devoted wife of 50 years and two grown children at his side. Born on February 21,1950 in Schenectady NY, he was the eldest of the three children from his late parents William H. Frank Jr. and Wanda Mazurowski Frank....
Sandra Jean Huber
Nov 10, 2025
Sandra Jean DeVos Huber (November 10, 2025), beloved wife and mother, was born in Albany, NY on November 3rd, 1945 to William and Sophia DeVos. Sandy graduated from SUNY Albany with a B.A. in 1968 and had a lifelong love of reading, language, and communication. She met Russell Huber in 1968, and they were wed in 1976.
As the mother of...
James Charles English
Jul 10, 2025
DELANSON – James C. English, 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Born on March 20, 1945, he was the son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Budna) English. James proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as a member of the Military Police where he was awarded a Purple Heart and Vietnam...
