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Peter L. Sacco

Peter L. Sacco

Oct 30, 2024

Peter L. Sacco, 75, of Esperance, New York, passed away on Wednesday October 30, 2024 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Teaneck, New Jersey, on January 22, 1949, Peter was the son of the late Peter and Vera Sacco (Nestler). He served in the U.S Navy in Vietnam.  He graduated from Bergen Tech in...

Kenneth E. Dorries

Kenneth E. Dorries

Oct 29, 2024

Kenneth E. Dorries, 62, from Delanson, passed away Tuesday October 29, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Charity; his children, Isaiah, Graciana, and Josiah; stepdaughter, Kaela Salzman; grandson, Kaeden Mickle; parents, Ernest and Margaret; brothers, William, Edward (Suzy), and Gregg (Lisa); and many nieces and nephews.

He proudly served our country in the...

Elizabeth Vicik

Elizabeth Vicik

Oct 2, 2024

Elizabeth B. Vicik, 87, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at her home in Delanson, NY.

She was born on July 5, 1937, in Queens, NY to the late Alex Csorba and Elizabeth Dreska Csorba. Elizabeth attended local schools before becoming a Travel Agent for Greyhound at Port Authority in Manhattan. She was united in...

Katherine Dowling

Katherine Dowling

Sep 27, 2024

Katherine “Kay” Dowling passed away on September 27, 2024 after suffering complications from a fall at home. Kay was born in Swanzy, New Hampshire in March 1930 to James and Katherine Dunn. She graduated from the Delanson Union Free School and returned to Delanson in 1965 with her young family. Upon retirement as a secretary from General Electric Company,...

Barbara (Mosher)  Watt

Barbara (Mosher) Watt

Sep 6, 2024

DELANSON- It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara Watt announces her passing on September 6, 2024, at the age of 88. She was predeceased by her loving husband James Watt and will be remembered by her two children, Randall Grady and wife Tracey Cain and Victoria Grady as well as her two grandsons, Jacob Grady and...

Teresa Martin

Teresa Martin

Aug 13, 2024

Teresa Martin, 64, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at St. Peter’s Hospital with her loving family by her side.

Teresa was born on January 16, 1960 to the late Iona and Arthur Salisburg. She attended Duanesburg High School before joining the workforce. She was employed by General Electric for a short time and later...

Madeline Rapant

Madeline Rapant

Aug 7, 2024

Madeline M. Rapant, 89, longtime resident of Duanesburg, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 7, 2024 at Schuyler Ridge in Clifton Park, NY after an extended illness.

Madeline was born on April 15, 1935, in West Pawlet Vermont to the late Joseph and Anna Mestyan and was a proud graduate of Granville...

Clay Martin

Clay Martin

Jul 29, 2024

Clay Martin “Hollywood”, 63, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024 at his home in Duanesburg, NY.

Clay was born on August 23, 1960 to Jeanette Martin and the late Robert C. Martin Sr. He attended Duanesburg High School before joining the workforce. Clay was employed by the Laborers’ Local 190 and later ran the kitchen at...

John Gorman

John Gorman

Jun 3, 2024

John Gorman, 64, of Delanson, NY passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Albany Medical Center with his loving family by his side.

He was born on June 25, 1959 in Queens New York. He and his family relocated to the capital region in 1990.  John was employed as a commercial plumber by Albany Memorial where...

Norma Norton

Norma Norton

May 11, 2024

Norma Mae Norton (nee Downs), age 92, of Delanson NY, passed away on May 11, 2024.

Norma was born on January 28, 1932, in Cooperstown NY, to William F. and Ada Mae Downs (nee Dalrymple).

Norma dedicated her career to State of NY Agencies, specifically OGS and Tax and Finance.  She was a diligent worker...

Edward Wengenack

Edward Wengenack

May 4, 2024

ROTTERDAM - Edward Wengenack, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 4, 2024, after a short illness. He was born on February 17, 1933 in Springfield, NY to the late Joseph and Anna Saltys Wengenack. Edward proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War, and was honorably discharged in 1956. He worked for Freihofer's Baking Company for...

Stephen Mormando

Stephen Mormando

Apr 27, 2024

DELANSON- Stephen John Mormando, 44, of Delanson, NY, passed away on April 27, 2024, at his residence with his loving wife by his side after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. He was born on July 9, 1979, in Niskayuna, NY.

Stephen was the beloved husband to Isabelle Mormando and a devoted father to his children, Jack...

Michael Roland Malpezzi

Michael Roland Malpezzi

Apr 25, 2024

ESPERANCE - Michael Roland Malpezzi, 58, passed away suddenly on Thursday April 25, 2024. He was born on August 10, 1965 in Trenton, NJ. After graduating from high school, Michael traveled throughout the U.S. living primarily in New York and California. He worked in the construction and home renovation industry for the majority of his career. Michael had a...

Bruce B. Schaeffer

Bruce B. Schaeffer

Apr 23, 2024

DUANESBURG - Bruce B. Schaeffer, 82, passed away on Tuesday April 23, 2024 suddenly at home. He was born on November 1, 1941 to the late VanTuyl and Georgina Schaeffer. Bruce was a mechanic and head bus driver at Duanesburg Central School for many years. He also volunteered for Duanesburg Ambulance Corp and is an honorary life member.

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Charlotte M. Canastra

Charlotte M. Canastra

Apr 21, 2024

DUANESBURG- Charlotte (Miller) Canastra, 85 passed away peacefully on Sunday April 21, 2024 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home.

Born in Yonkers, NY she was the daughter of the late Louis Miller and Marie (Pandelfo) Birdsall. Charlotte lived most of her life in Duanesburg. She worked as an operator for the former NY Telephone and later retired as...

Shiloh Lily Allen

Shiloh Lily Allen

Mar 3, 2024

COBLESKILL – Shiloh Lily Allen, 40, passed away suddenly on Sunday March 3, 2024. She was the daughter of Holly Dotterer and the late Stacey Allen. Shiloh Lily was devoted to her animals and cherished her family and friends. Her interests included drawing, crafting, cooking, and working on cars. In her free time, she found joy in watching horror...

Betty C. (Cady)  Vunk

Betty C. (Cady) Vunk

Feb 11, 2024

Betty Cady Vunk, 95, of Duanesburg, died February 11, 2024, peacefully at home with family at her side. Born in Schenectady, Betty Vunk moved to the Town of Duanesburg in 1940. A graduate of Delanson High School. Attended New York Teachers’ College in Albany. Waitressed at the former Hub Restaurant in Duanesburg during the 1940s.

A former...

Fridolin "Fred" Banks

Fridolin "Fred" Banks

Jan 29, 2024

SLOANSVILLE - Fridolin “Fred” Banks, Sr., 87, passed away Monday January 29,2024 at his home under the loving care of his wife, Linda and hospice. Fred was born January 27, 1937 in Mount Kisco, NY, son of the late Fridolin and Monica (Kirchmann) Bank. He attended Schoharie Central School and later served in the US Army in Korea, starting...

George R. Seeley Jr.

George R. Seeley Jr.

Jan 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of George R. Seeley, Jr., age 82 of Delanson, NY on January 28, 2024.  George was born in Gloversville, NY on May 6, 1941 and was predeceased by his parents George Sr. and Mary Seeley as well as an infant brother, Robert.  George is survived by his loving wife of...

Samuel L. Sumner

Samuel L. Sumner

Dec 24, 2023

DUANESBURG - Samuel L. Sumner, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday December 24, 2023. He was born in Woodstock, Maine on April 15, 1940 to the late Leaton Edward and Myrtle E. Allen Sumner. After graduating high school, Sam joined the US Navy, and was stationed in Puerto Rico. It was there he met and married Carmen Mendez, and...

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