Obituaries

Jun 11, 2017

Delanson- Beatrice Konwisarz-Smith, of Rotterdam and formerly of Duanesburg passed away on Sunday June 11, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Manhattan, NYC on April 19, 1921 the daughter of the late Anthony and Jenny Lacko Basile. She was educated in the NYC school system. Beatrice came to the local area in 1969.  She owned...

Jun 10, 2017

Fort Edward- Arline  Phillips Warwavesyn Miller , formerly of Rotterdam, passed away at the Fort Hudson Nursing Home in Fort Edward on June 10, 2017. She was born in Edwardsville Pa on January 23, 1924 a  daughter of the late John and Bertha Wytanis Phillips. After graduating Edwardsville H.S. in 1941 ,Arline moved to Queens NY where she met and...

Jun 8, 2017

Frostproof  Florida- Harvey A. Swart, 92, passed away peacefully at his home on June 8, 2017 . He was a longtime resident of Frostproof Florida after he and his wife retired there from Schenectady NY.

Harvey was born on August 10, 1924 in Duanesburg NY , a son of the late Arthur and Luetta Coton Swart.

May 8, 2017

Delanson - John Robert Barton, 74, of Delanson New York, passed away on Monday May 8th , 2017 A memorial service will be held at 11 am on  Friday May 12 , 2017  at the Gallupville Evangelical Lutheran Church, Gallupville NY. Reverend Peter J. DeBartolo  will  officiate. Calling  hours will be held between 10 am to 11 am Friday May...

Apr 11, 2017

Norman Stewart Collins, 93, departed this life on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at St. Rose Dominican Hospital in Henderson, Nevada while visiting family. Norm, as everyone knew him, was a long time resident of Duanesburg, NY. He was born on October 16, 1923 to Clifford and Theresa Collins of Oneonta, NY. After graduating from Albany Business College in 1942, Norm...

Apr 9, 2017

Louis Dolezsar Jr., 93,  passed away on April 9, 2017 in Raleigh, N.C. Louis Dolezsar Jr. was born in Perth Amboy, NJ on March 2, 1924 to Louis Dolezsar and Mary Sanyigo Dolezsar.  At a young age, the family moved to Delanson, NY where Louis was an excellent student and graduated from Delanson High School as Valedictorian for the Class...

Apr 8, 2017

Delanson- Mark E. Moore ,69, of McGuire School Road ,passed away suddenly at Ellis Hospital on Saturday April 8 ,2017. Mark was born in Warwick RI ;a son of the late Edward and Ida Mae Decker Moore. He grew up in Hannacroix NY and was a high school graduate of Coxsackie- Athens High School. Mark received a Wildlife Biology Degree...

Feb 20, 2017

Delanson- Karen L. Payst, 69, of Delanson, passed away peacefully at her home after a short illness on Monday February 20, 2017. Karen was born on March 1, 1947 and was the eldest daughter of Edward and Kathryn Myers. She graduated from Schoharie Central School and SUNY Cobleskill. She was employed at the Duanesburg Central School District as a paraprofessional...

Feb 9, 2017

Delanson- Victor John Smimo, 95 , passes away peacefully with his loving daughter Cherie and his grandson Todd by his side at First Call, Thursday February 9, 2017 . His smile and kindness were beloved by anyone who met him and especially by the many pets who loved his tender affection. Victor was born July 21, 1921 in Gloversville, the...

Jan 28, 2017

Pattersonville - Anna M. Briggs, 63 of Mariaville, NY, passed away on Saturday January 28 2017 at home after a seven year battle with lung cancer. Born in Schenectady, NY on April 5,1953, Anna graduated from Schalmont High School, she had a huge love for crafts and crocheting and just loved spending every free moment with her family and friends,...

Jan 24, 2017

Delanson- Douglas W. Yauchler, 74, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday January 24, 2017 at the Baptist Health in Scotia NY. Douglas was born in Schenectady NY to the late Olin and Estelle Shaffer Yauchler on August 3, 1942. Doug was a proud veteran of the US Navy, and was most proud of his time in service as a diesel...

Jan 13, 2017

Delanson NY - Joseph Armand Hebert,92, passed away peacefully on Friday January 13, 2017 at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albany surrounded by his loving children while praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet. He was born at home on Wylie Street in Schenectady the son of the late Elie and Imelda (LaBranche) Hebert. He was a loving and hardworking...

Jan 5, 2017

Richard Rulison , 93,passed away peacefully in Bow NH on January 5, 2017. He was born on January 15 ,1923 a son of the late Earl and Donna Larson Rulison. Interment will be in Grove Cemetery in the spring .

Dec 8, 2016

Jean Brown Bovee,  83, retired Duanesburg Elementary teacher, passed away in her sleep at Langdon Place of Dover NH on Dec. 8, after a long slow decline from dementia. Jean was a dedicated conscientious teacher who gained great satisfaction from the achievements of her students. She was a proud mother and grandmother who loved family gatherings and enjoyed the natural...

Oct 18, 2016

Glenville- Lettie P. Eiser, 98, died October 18, 2016 at Glendale Nursing Home. Beloved wife of Paul Eiser Sr who predeceased her on February 4, 1997. Beloved mother of Linda (Walter) Gardner Clifton Park , Paul Eiser Jr of Schenectady and Joan (Chris) Willis of Mass. Grandmother to 5 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Funeral services...

Sep 23, 2016

Delanson- Eugene Fredrick  “ Ouigan” Gignac  ,4 days from 82 , lived in the town of Delanson and passed away on Friday September 23, 2016 with his loving family at his side. Eugene was born the 27th day of September 1934 in the town of Niskayuna NY to Eugene and Rita Furness Gignac brother to Ron and Fred and Linda....

Sep 9, 2016

Delanson- Lisa M. Wheeler of Delanson  NY ,passed away on September 9 ,2016 at Ellis Hospital with her family at her side after a long illness. She was 59. Lisa was born in Syracuse ,NY  in 1956 and lived there until moving to Schenectady in 1977. She as previously employed by New York State,as an animal control officer in Duanesburg,...

Aug 20, 2016

Floyd Mickel Jr, 86, of Duanesburg, died on August 20, 2016 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady, Floyd was the son of the late Floyd and Rita Lansing Mickel and was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Floyd joined the US Army in 1951. He served in Germany during the allied occupancy and was honorably discharged in 1953. He...

Jul 31, 2016

Lynchburg Va-Joan Wilsey Clemons passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on July 31, 2016.    Joan was born in Gloversville NY on July 26, 1928, the daughter of the late Mildred and Dr. Arthur Wilsey.  She grew up with two brothers, Dr. Donald Wilsey of Gloversville and the late Arthur William Wilsey of Greenfield Center, NY.  Mrs. Clemons...

Jul 7, 2016

Raymond A. Warner, 81, of Wright, passed away on July 7, 2016 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. Ray was born on December 12, 1934 in Guilderland, NY to Lavinna Seely Smith Warner and Henry Hiram Warner.  He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in 1956. Ray was a retired Carpenter, and...