Obituaries

Dec 25, 2022

Delanson - Gabrial S. Hildebrandt of Delanson, NY died tragically and unexpectedly, Sunday December 25th, at his home.

Gabrial was born on March 16th, 2002 at St Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam. He is survived by his mother, Nicolette Hine, father Todd Hildebrandt, Step-parents Christopher and Tracy Hine, Timothy Ronan with sisters Riley, and McKenna.

Gabrial...

Nov 30, 2022

Richard E. Canastra Sr., 83, of Duanesburg, Passed peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

Richard was born in Worcester, NY, the son of the late Angelo and Mary Thompson Canastra.

Following his graduation from Duanesburg High School in 1957, Richard enlisted in the US Navy. He served honorably and was discharged in...

Nov 30, 2022

Duanesburg- Frederick Earl Bradt III, 74, of Duanesburg, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.

Fred, born on March 1, 1948, was the son of the late Frederick Earl Bradt Jr. and Doris Jean (Ferris) Bradt.  Fred was truly blessed with a loving and caring family.  Fred was a proud, highly-honored veteran who served...

Nov 15, 2022

Delanson -Mr. Robert P. “Bob” Chapman, age 70, of Main Street, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, after being ill for several years.

He was born in Connecticut on Oct. 9, 1952, son of the late Alexander and Janet (Bates) Chapman and educated in Connecticut schools.  His last professional employment was with...

Nov 7, 2022

Delanson - Mr. John F. “Jack” Bradt, age 71, of Maple Ave., (Town of Duanesburg), passed away suddenly on Monday morning, November 7, 2022 in the comfort of his home, due to heart complications.

He was born on Feb. 28, 1951 in Delanson, son of the late George and Elizabeth (Bopp) Bradt and educated in Duanesburg schools. ...

Nov 6, 2022

Sloansville - Christopher M. Mattas, 63, of Sloansville, passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside on Sunday, November 6, 2022.

Born in Amsterdam, Christopher as the son of the late David and Margaret Birch Mattas.  Chris graduated from Amsterdam High School and served in the United States Army. He was honorably discharged in 1977.

Oct 5, 2022

Duanesburg - Vincent F. DeBraccio, 86, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022.

Born in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of the late Angelo DeBraccio and Angelina (Favata) DeBraccio. He grew up on Lower Broadway in Schenectady and was a proud graduate of Mont Pleasant High School.

Vince worked at the family restaurant briefly...

Oct 5, 2022

Burtonsville - Earl L. Barnes, 88, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Kingsway Arms after a brief illness.

Born in Binghamton, NY, he was a graduate of Binghamton High School and Broome Tech (now known as SUNY Broome Community College).  He was recruited by the General Electric Company and worked for 38 years in the...

Sep 21, 2022

Princetown – Diane M. Gifford, 68, went home peacefully to be with her Lord on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 after  sudden complications of a long term illness.

Born in Niskayuna, Diane was a graduate of the Duanesburg School District and was employed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield for over 40 years. She had worked remotely from...

Aug 24, 2022

Duanesburg - Trudy M. Gott passed away on August 24th, 2022 at the age of 77.

Trudy was born in Kahl am Maim, Germany to August and Maria Huth. She emigrated to Canada at an early age, and attended the University of Toronto, and then the University of Manchester, England, where she met her husband, Brian.

Aug 3, 2022

Lone Tree, CO - Barbara A. Pitt, formerly of Duanesburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 in her home in Lone Tree, Colorado. She was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on February 3, 1940, to the late William P. Sr. and Edith (Burr) Fells.

Barbara was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of...

Aug 1, 2022

Esperance - Ronald C. Neadle, 90, formerly of Esperance, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022.

Born in Rotterdam, Ron worked as a carpenter for over 50 years, retiring in 1997. Ron was a member of the North Atlantic Carpenters Union Local #291, and volunteered with the Adirondack Mountain Club, the Mohawk Valley Hiking Club (past president),...

Jun 14, 2022

Duanesburg - Zina Borcsok, 78, reposed in the Lord peacefully on June 14, 2022 surrounded by family.

She enjoyed taking care of others as well as loving animals dearly. She also enjoyed being a grandmother and always made sure her granddaughter and all of her friends were safe and happy. She loved being on the phone with...

Jun 12, 2022

Duanesburg - J anet M. Vrooman, 62, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Born in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Elizabeth Rickard Smith. She was married to the late Gordon Vrooman Jr.

Janet was a manager with the New York State Department of Civil Service. She was an avid...

Jun 2, 2022

Delanson – Richard F. Hoffmann, 79, passed away Thursday June 2, 2022, doing what he loved best, cutting hay on his beloved JD 4020. Born in Delanson, he was the son of Fritz and Augusta Hoffmann. A lifelong resident and graduate of Duanesburg schools, Richard was passionate about agriculture and farming.  Taking over the farm in the early 60s...

May 26, 2022

Duanesburg - Mihaly Borcsok, 84, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 26, 2022. He was born in Hungary and immigrated to the United States at the age of 19 where he has settled in the Albany, NY area since 1957.

Mihaly was a laborer for the City of Albany, where he worked for over 40...

May 14, 2022

Delanson - Dorothy E. Tkaczyk, 94, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 14, 2022 surrounded by her friends and family. Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Elsie Pfister. She was married to the late John Tkaczyk for 44 years.

After graduating high school, Dorothy attended Pratt Institute...

Apr 28, 2022

Delanson- Thomas Charles “Skip” McGee of Delanson, NY passed away Thursday April 28, 2022. Born August 15, 1952 to Tom and Rose McGee, Tom grew up in Hicksville, Long Island until he was drafted into the United States Army in 1972. He was a proud veteran who served in Korea during the Vietnam War as a member of the...

Apr 6, 2022

Charleston - Walter B. McKeone passed away on April 6, 2022, in Granville, NY.  He was born on July 5, 1943, the youngest child of William D. McKeone and Eva Fowler McKeone of Mariaville, NY.  He attended Schalmont schools until joining the U.S. Navy in 1960, where he served as an engine mechanic on the USS Ruchamkin while it...

Apr 4, 2022

Esperance - Janet W. (Easton) Eberhardt, 85, passed away in her sleep on Monday, April 4, 2022 at the River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam, NY. She was the oldest child born on the farm to her parents Glenn and Dora (Avery) Easton on November 3, 1936 in Esperance, NY. She was a graduate of Schoharie Central School, Class...