Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 22, 2023

DUANESBURG- Gerald F. Enders, Sr. 79, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023 after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Tampa, Florida, he was the son of the late Dr. Joseph and Harriet (Tooley) Enders, II.

Jerry worked for many years as a computer technician for the Xerox corporation. He was...

Dec 7, 2023

ESPERANCE - Alexander Shirokey, 94, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday December 7, 2023. He was born and raised in Hawk Run, Pennsylvania. He joined the Army as early as he could, serving during World War II. After being honorably discharged, he first lived in Schenectady, then Rotterdam before settling in Duanesburg. He was a tester and manager...

Nov 26, 2023

DELANSON- Edward D. Menzies, 72, of Delanson NY passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023. Born in Brooklyn, NY to William and Alice (Sharkey) Menzies, he was the youngest of six children. Ed was affectionately known by most as “Uncle Ed”.  He graduated from Duanesburg High School in 1969. Ed served in the US Air Force in Germany, and...

Nov 22, 2023

Duanesburg – Walter (Wally) Easton Jr., 94, of Duanesburg, passed away quietly at St. Peter’s Hospital on Wednesday,  November 22, 2023.

Wally was born on May 25, 1929 near Esperance, NY to parents Walter and Hazel.  While his life began on his family’s farm, he realized that farm life did not suit him. By age 10, he...

Nov 5, 2023

Jane Ellen (Atkinson) Hallfors, 77, of Linden Ponds, Hingham, MA, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Born in 1946 in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of Clifton and Mary Louise (Bonneau) Atkinson. Jane graduated from Schenectady High School in 1964. She was a 1968 graduate of SUNY-Oneonta. Jane was a reading and English teacher...

Oct 3, 2023

Sheila Cailyn Holroyd, born April 28, 1987, at the former St Clare’s Hospital, Schenectady, NY, died unexpectedly October 3, 2023. She entered life full speed ahead and charged through life exuberantly. She was full of smiles, an internal joy that was a force outward, and full of laughter.

She lived with her parents, Nancy and Forrest Holroyd,...

Sep 28, 2023

Herbert “Herb” Cashdollar, 93, of Delanson, NY, passed away at St Peter’s Hospital on Thursday September 28, 2023 with family by his side.  He was born January 30, 1930 in Saugerties, NY.  He was a beloved father to Thomas Cashdollar (Emilie) of Delanson, to James Wier (Anne) of Cohoes and a brother to Grace (Peggy) Duncan of Westerlo.  He...

Aug 27, 2023

Delanson - Margaret R. "Peg" Benacquista, 84, of Delanson, New York, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Baptist Nursing and Rehab in Scotia, NY. Peg was born on February 19, 1939 in Schenectady, NY, a daughter of Frank and Adeline (Cusano) Ruota. After graduating from High School, she earned 2 degrees, an Associates of Nursing from Adirondack...

Aug 1, 2023

Delanson - Carol A. Adams, 80, of Delanson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August, 1 2023 at Albany Medical Center Hospital.

Carol was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Albert Raymond Sr. and Sarah Cummings Raymond. She graduated from Duanesburg High School in 1961.  In her younger years, Carol was a stay at home mother...

Jul 28, 2023

Calvin Eugene Weyers, 69, died on July 28, 2023 of a glioblastoma at his home in Delanson.

Born in the Panhandle of Nebraska, Calvin grew up on the Mirage Flats Irrigation Project south of Hay Springs, the fourth of eleven children. On a family farm, life was rich – hard work in the fields and raising cattle...

Jul 27, 2023

Esperance – Mildred M. Mickel, 99, passed away Thursday July 27, 2023. Born July 16, 1924 in Niskayuna she was the daughter of Floyd and Rita Mickel, Sr.

For 44 years, Mildred was a secretary for the General Electric Co., in Schenectady retiring in 1987. She was a member of the Esperance-Sloansville United Methodist Church and later...

Jul 22, 2023

DELANSON - Cheryl J. James, 78, of Delanson, NY, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023, at St. Peter’s Hospital.

Cheryl was born and raised in Norwich, Norfolk England, the daughter of Reginald and Joyce (Fuller) Creed.

Cheryl married John E. James and relocated to Delanson, NY in 1969. Prior to moving...

Jul 20, 2023

With great sorrow, we announce the peaceful passing of Thomas Gordon on July 20, 2023, at the age of 79. Thomas, a lifelong resident of Esperance, NY navigated a prolonged health battle with dignity and strength, inspiring all those who knew him.

A graduate of Schoharie High School in 1962, Thomas furthered his education at Cobleskill College,...

Jul 8, 2023

Charleston, NY – Stacey L. Allen, 66, of Charleston, NY passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2023. Formerly of Olmstedville, NY he is the son of the late Keith and Grace (Wescott) Allen.

Stacey possessed many skills buts was a metal worker and autobody mechanic by trade. He was an avid outdoorsman with a great love and...

May 10, 2023

Delanson – Frances Griessler, 82, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023.

Fran was born in Peckville, PA to her parents, the late Frank Wilk and Antoinette Jendzeizyk Wilk.

She graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in Schenectady and went on to earn her associate’s degree.

Fran began her career as a...

Apr 2, 2023

Duanesburg – Terry J. Dykeman, 68, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born in Niskayuna, Terry was the youngest son of the late Frederick W. Dykeman and Margaret L. (Beretz) Dykeman.

He graduated from Duanesburg High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Throughout...