Obituaries

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...

Sep 28, 2017

Knox- Carl O. Peterson, 88, passed away peacefully at his home on September 28, 2017 surrounded by his beloved family.

He was born on June 17, 1929 at the family home, the son of the late Oscar and Florence Alexson Peterson.

Carl was a graduate of Duanesburg Central School.

A dairy farmer his...

Sep 17, 2017

Delanson_ Gail C. Dykeman, 73, of Salsburg Road passed away peacefully at home on September 14, 2017 surrounded by her beloved family.

Gail was born on December 6, 1943. A daughter of the late Edward and Carole Belden Sizter.

She was married to her beloved husband, David A. Dykeman for 49 years.

She...

Sep 7, 2017

Princetown- Dorothy Ellen “Dori” Doucet, passed away on September 7, 2017, after a long, hard fought battle with brain cancer; she was 59. During her illness, Dori kept a positive attitude as she did with many aspects of her life.

Dori was born on July 22, 1958, a daughter of the late Malcolm A. Wilber...

Aug 26, 2017

East Durham -Earl D. Vincent, 60, formerly of Duanesburg passed away peacefully on August 26, 2017 at home.

He was born in Niskayuna in 1957 a son of the late Orrin and Esther Knowles Vincent.

Earl was a graduate of Duanesburg and a graduate of Clarkson University where he received a Bachelors in Accounting.

Jul 29, 2017

Delanson- Elinor G. (Tryon) Beveridge, died at Capital Living Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Schenectady  NY ,  on July 29, 2017 surrounded by her  loving family. Elinor was born in Niskayuna NY on July 25, 1919, the daughter of the late Margaret O’Brien and Roscoe Tryon. Ellie was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and worked at General Electric...

Jul 8, 2017

Seymour (Seiko a.k.a. “Koos”) VanderVeen, died amidst an enormous embrace of love and prayers from his family & many friends on Saturday, July 8th ending a long & full life spanning 80 years (or “four-score,” as he liked to say.)  Seymour was born in Marum, Groningen of the Netherlands as the third child of Fokko & Pietreke VanderVeen on December...

Jul 4, 2017

Barbara Dennison Munson, 89, died on July 4, 2017 from injuries sustained in a fall. She had just returned home after 10 months in a rehabilitation facility recuperating from a broken leg.  Barbara was born on November 22, 1927 in Bradford, England and still maintained her British citizenship. She was an only child. She received her teacher's certificate from...

Jun 17, 2017

Duanesburg- Janet P. Ottendorf, 64, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Saturday June 17, 2017 surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Schenectady on June 26, 1952 daughter of the late David and Theresa (O’Leary) Fisher. She attended Draper High School in Rotterdam, NY until 1969 when the family moved to Williamstown, MA where she was a...