Obituaries

Mar 28, 2022

Delanson, NY - Matilda “Tillie” DiGregorio, 88, passed away after a brief illness on March 28, 2022 with her loving family by her side. She was born in the Bronx, NY on September 2nd, 1933, daughter of the late Antonia and Norberto Perez. She is survived by her sister, Petra Morris, daughter Sharon (Michael) Hoffman, son, Vincent (Kristin) DiGregorio,...

Feb 19, 2022

Delanson - Julia D. DeBraccio, 71, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Dykeman and Margaret Beretz Dykeman. She was happily married to Vincent DeBraccio for 46 years.

Julia was a past member of the Delanson United Methodist Church and the Farmers of America. She...

Jan 26, 2022

Cobleskill - Bernice Lois Spoor passed away at her home in Saratoga Springs on January 26th 2022 at the age of 89. Bernice was preceded in death by her Husband, Abram (Pete), who passed away in 2008 at the age of 80. She is survived by her daughter, Sara Gierloff and son Peter. Grandchildren Brent and Danielle Gierloff, Josh...

Jan 13, 2022

Duanesburg - Doris E. Stoodley, 91, passed away after a brief illness unrelated to Covid on Thursday, January 13. Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Philip DeLuke and Mary Vitelli DeLuke.

She is survived by her daughter Sandra Stoodley, her son James Stoodley, her sisters; Helen Farington and Mary Ann (Dan) O’Conner,...

Jan 7, 2022

Quaker Street – Edna Zeh (Scranton) Taber, 98, passed away on January 7, 2022. Not from Covid. She was just exhausted.

Edna lived most of her life in the Village of Quaker Street. She retired from the Duanesburg School District. Edna was a longtime member of Duanesburg Christ Episcopal Church.

She was predeceased by her...

Jan 5, 2022

Duanesburg- Ruth (Fairman) Lesson, 94, of Duanesburg, passed away peacefully in her home on January 5, 2022 in the company of her loved ones.

Born in Schenectady, Ruth was the daughter of the late William and Hazel Mott Fairman.

Always a caretaker, Ruth was a nurse for various health care facilities over the years. She...

Dec 19, 2021

Scotia - Alice Rose Stewart (Scavone), 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 19, 2021. Born in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Leona Scavone (Edwards). Alice was a homemaker and loved to spend time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, especially while cooking and baking during holiday get-togethers. Alice was a...

Dec 17, 2021

Schenectady - Raymond Ross Sr., 81, of Schenectady, NY and Inverness, FL died peacefully on December 17, 2021 at Hospice of the Valley in Glendale, AZ.

He was born on June 24, 1940 in Duanesburg, NY to Theron and Virginia Ross.  Ray graduated from Duanesburg Central High School before enlisting in the US Navy in 1958.  He...

Dec 11, 2021

Burtonsville - On Saturday, December 11, 2021, Paul O. Morrison, 55, of Burtonsville, NY, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam.  Paul was a graduate of Duanesburg High School and the BOCES Ag. Tech. Program. He was employed as a truck driver with Tempur-Sealy in Green Island for 25 years.

Throughout his life Paul loved outdoor...

Dec 10, 2021

Esperance - On Friday, December 10, 2021, Keith J. Steadwell, 89, of Esperance, passed away at Ellis Hospital following a brief illness.

Keith was born in Duanesburg, the son of the late Clarence and Marion McDuffee Steadwell. Following his graduation from Duanesburg High School, Keith joined the U.S Army and was honorably discharged in 1954. He had...

Dec 9, 2021

Delanson - James A. Gaylord, 78, passed away on Thursday, December 9th. He did not want to spend another Christmas without Anna the queen of Christmas. He was born in Hudson, NY to the late Alden W. Gaylord and Virginia M. Barnes Gaylord. He grew up in West Sand Lake and there he met and married Anna Hoffay Gaylord....

Nov 21, 2021

Delanson - Edward J. Schleier, 80, passed away on Sunday, November 21. Born in Brooklyn, NY on January 13, 1941, he was the son of the late Robert and Georgina (Lautenbacher) Schleier.

After graduating high school, Ed would go on to work at Sealtest R&D Dairy Lab in the 60’s, was an inspector at the Yankees Milk...

Nov 17, 2021

Duanesburg - Kerri Maner, passed away peacefully after a short but intense battle with acute leukemia on November 17th, 2021. She was at home and surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 28, 1946, she spent her 75th birthday in the hospital shortly after her diagnosis.

Most of all, Kerri loved her family, including her beloved...

Nov 12, 2021

Knox - Robert G. Flower, Sr., passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Bob retired from the Golub Corp after 30 years. He was a dedicated member of the Delanson Fire Company for 40 years serving 13 years as Chief of the Department. He also worked as a caretaker for...

Nov 7, 2021

Town of Florida – Rick A. Strohm, 66, passed away unexpectedly at his home after fighting a brief illness on Sunday, November 7th, 2021.

Rick was born in Shelby, OH and was the son of the late Weldon Strohm and Elizabeth Didion Strohm.

He graduated from Plymouth High School in Ohio and went on to...

Oct 21, 2021

Duanesburg - Mary G. Dunn, 95, passed away peacefully at home on October 21st, 2021 surrounded by her family. Born in Niskayuna, NY she is the daughter of the late Alexander Rostkowski and Antonina Tomazewski Rostkowski. She was happily married to the late William Dunn Jr. for 27 years.

Mary graduated from St. Mary’s High School before...

Sep 13, 2021

Delanson - Agnes Theresa Karas Culbert, 85, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing in Guilderland.

Agnes was born in Jamaica, Queens to the late Joseph and Rose Buchwald Karas. At the age of 10, she moved to Richmondville, NY where she graduated from the former Richmondville Central School. She married...

Sep 11, 2021

Duanesburg, NY - Kristine A. “Kris” Smith of Duanesburg, NY and Ocala, FL died on Saturday, September 11th, 2021 following a long illness. She was 69 years old.

The daughter of Dr. Arthur K. Brelia and the late Agnes Brelia, Kris grew up in Gloversville, NY and graduated from Bishop Burke High School where she met and...

Aug 20, 2021

Delanson - On August 20, 2021, Allen Westfall passed away at Kingsway Nursing Home with his family by his side. Allen was 96 years of age. He was the son of the late John and Elizabeth Westfall. He worked for 40 plus years at Schenectady General Electric Co. where he won several awards to improve plant operations, and was...

Jul 17, 2021

Rotterdam - James “Jim” E. Bobar passed away on Saturday, July 17. Born in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of Joan Kenyon Bobar and the late James Bobar. He was happily married to Lynda Slocum Bobar for 11 years.

Jim loved racing, boating, camping, and most of all making memories with his family.

He...