Obituaries

Apr 11, 2018

Duanesburg – Jessie McDougall, 98, passed away Wednesday April 11, 2018. Born in Duanesburg, Jessie graduated from Delanson High School and was a lifelong resident of Duanesburg. She was an office clerk for the General Electric Co. in Schenectady for 40 years retiring in 1980, where she was a member of the G.E. ¼ Century Club, the G.E. Women’s...

Mar 31, 2018

Duanesburg – Dellene Carol Ogsbury Rowlison, age 81, passed away on Saturday, March 31st, 2018 at the St. Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Born in Altamont, NY on November 9th, 1936, Dellene was the daughter of the late Clarence and Hilda (Settle) Ogsbury.

A lifelong area resident, Dellene worked for 12 years at Campbell Plastics...

Feb 13, 2018

Robert “Bob” Clute died peacefully at Ellis Hospital on February 13, 2018 in Schenectady, NY at the age of 77.

Bob is survived by his wife of 55 years Susan Walker Clute of Ballston Lake, NY, his sons William Clute of Paxton, MA and James Clute of Concord, NH, his brother Richard Clute of Pawleys Island, SC,...

Feb 3, 2018

Frances Fidler Collins, 89, died on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Transitions Life Care in Raleigh NC. She had been staying with her daughter, Sharon Withington, and son in law Douglas.

Frances was a longtime resident of Duanesburg NY. She was born on November 5, 1928 to Nathan Hale  and Helen Larson Fidler of Altamont NY. She...

Jan 10, 2018

Cohoes- Carol Louise Cashdollar, 56, passed away suddenly at Samaritan Hospital, with her loving family by her side, on January 10, 2018.

She was born on July 10, 1961 in Niskayuna, a daughter of Herbert Cashdollar and the late Louise Mayer Cashdollar.

Carol was raised in Delanson and was a graduate of Duanesburg High School....

Jan 8, 2018

Delanson- Joyce L. Bailey , 78, passed away  suddenly on January 8, 2018 . She was in 1939 in Delhi NY a daughter of the late Samuel and Ruth Sharp Miglianti. Known as GiGi  and MaMa to her family she married her beloved husband Joseph on September 12, 1964. Who passed away on December 9, 2010. Joyce was employed...

Jan 1, 2018

Duanesburg- Suzanne LeClair,  67, of Duanesburg passed away suddenly on January 1, 2018. Beloved Wife ,Mother ,Grandmother ,Daughter ,Sister and Friend.

She was born on November 30, 1950 in Schenectady, a daughter of Stephen E. Smith and Doris Brown Smith. Suzanne was predeceased by her Dad Stephen, in 2009.

Suzanne greatly enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening,...

Dec 23, 2017

Robert “Bob” Crommie, 88, of Western Turnpike, Delanson, NY passed away on December 23, 2017 at Wilkinson Nursing Home, Amsterdam, NY. Bob was born on January 9, 1929 in Albany, New York to Floyd and Lina Crommie. On June 24, 1950 Bob married his beloved wife, Catherine “Cathy” Crommie. They raised three daughters together and carried out many family...

Dec 20, 2017

Duanesburg- Phyllis J. Van Voorhis, 85 passed away on Wednesday December 20, 2017 at the Albany Medical Center  after a short illness. Phyllis was born in Schenevus NY the daughter of the late John and Leta Palmer and was the devoted wife of the late Edgar Van Voorhis to whom she was married to for 29 years.. Phyllis resided...

Dec 20, 2017

Judith Crommie of Esperance, NY passed away on December 20th at the age of 63.  Judy was the daughter of Robert and Catherine Crommie of Delanson, NY. Judy graduated from Duanesburg Central High School.  In 1973, she entered the Air Force where she served as an ICU and Term Nurse.  Upon discharge from the Air Force she was a...

Dec 17, 2017

Scotia - Ruth B. Hankinson, 91, formerly of Delanson passed away peacefully on December 17, 2017 at the Baptist Health Center, in Scotia.

She was born in 1926 in Scotia , a daughter of the late Andrew and Ruth Codding  Breckenridge.

She was a graduate of Duanesburg High School and she married her husband John...

Nov 30, 2017

Richard J. Schager,84, died November 30, 2017 at St .Peter's Hospital.

Beloved husband of Pollyanna Roach Schager, who predeceased him on October 10, 1992.

He is survived by his children daughter Deborah Winchester and son Richard Schager, brothers and grandchildren.

In keeping with his wishes  a graveside service will be held Monday December...

Nov 28, 2017

Duanesburg-On November 28 2017, with his wife and four sons by his side, heaven opened up and Jesus came down to usher, Howard Millard Schworm, better known as “Cappy” into glory. Cappy’s family including his wife of 63 years Nancy, their 4 sons, Rick (Denise) Roger (Jane) Gary (Tina) and Glenn (Amber) including 12 grandchildren, 5 great...

Nov 19, 2017

Delanson-Norma I. Miller,82,entered into the Gates of Heaven to be with Our Lord  on Sunday November 19, 2017 at North East Rehabilitation Center Lake Katrine NY.

She was born on September 1, 1935 in Great Neck Long Island, a daughter of the late Alfred and Anna Weisbrod.

Norma was educated in the Garden City Schools...

Nov 9, 2017

Isaac John Vander Veen, infant son of Jacob and Katherine Vander Veen, went home to the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, November 9, 2017.

Though we only knew him for a short time, we loved little Isaac with all of our hearts and were very excited about his being a part of our family. Our hearts...

Nov 9, 2017

Harry L. Christie, 81, of Rotterdam, NY. Beloved husband of Patricia Christie, passed to eternal life on November 9, 2017 with his loving family at his side.

Born in Clifton Park on January 10, 1936. He was the son of the late Louis and Minnie (Herold) Christie. He is survived by his dear brother Dale and sister...

Nov 8, 2017

Charles W. Janosik Jr.  , 71, of Duanesburg, died at home on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Charles was born in Brooklyn, NY. and graduated from Richmondville High School. He later earned an Associate’s degree from SCCC. Charles was employed at the General Electric Co. for 45 years and retired in 2013 as a Shipping Operations Supervisor.

He...

Nov 7, 2017

Quaker Street- Julia Dolezsar,80, passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital on November 7, 2017.

She was born in Cobleskill in 1937 a daughter of the late Llewellyn and Bessie Empie Putnam.

She graduated in 1955 From Sharon Springs High School with high honors . Julia continued her education and received an  Associates Degree   in 1957,...

Oct 25, 2017

Laura E. Coons (Dickinson), devoted wife of the late Arthur Franklin Coons, Knight Road, Delanson, and loving mother of Edna Mae Coons, East Greenbush, left this troubled world behind on October 25th. For the previous several years, due to a broken hip but not a broken spirit or mind, she was a resident of Evergreen Commons, East Greenbush.

Sep 30, 2017

Esperance -Peter John Cooper, passed away on September 30, 2017 in Amsterdam NY following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 65.

Peter was born in Rockville Center NY to his parents Frank and Frances Cooper. Peter successfully pursued an education in Respiratory Care while living in California, after becoming a Respiratory Therapist, he returned...