Obituaries

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...

Jul 14, 2021

Schoharie – Rita Barber Hebert DeMolin, 87, passed away Wednesday July 14, 2021. A graduate of Delanson High School Rita grew up in Delanson & Duanesburg and lived in Central Bridge for 12 years before moving to Schoharie in 2002. She operated Spruce Hill Adult Home in Central Bridge for 12 years. Rita was a member of Our Lady...

Jun 11, 2021

Duanesburg - Carol Theresa Caban passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 11, 2021.

She was born on October 3, 1948 to the late Carl E. Gottstein and Alberta Conley Gottstein. She was the beloved wife of Wayne B. Caban, who recently passed away in April. She was the sister of Carl R. Gottstein Sr., John...

Jun 5, 2021

Lillian D. Anderson, 92, passed away at the Schenectady Center on Saturday, June 5th, 2021. She was the daughter of Arthur Van Wie and Lillian (Van Patten) Van Wie.

Lillian worked for Delmar Publishers for several years and then Enterprise Auto, where she worked until her retirement at the age of 82 due to declining health.

May 20, 2021

3/21/1947-5/20/2021

Swiftly and into the waiting arms of Jesus, Eric A Kass left this earth on May 20th, 2021 to live in his eternal home. Those he has left behind feel his absence keenly and though we grieve, we do not grieve without the hope and knowledge that we will join him one day, as is promised...

May 19, 2021

Delanson - Paul N. Bernard passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Born in Athol Massachusetts, he was the son of Arthur and Dora Launier Bernard. He was married to Diana Boardman Bernard. They were happily married for 31 years.

Paul received his Master’s Degree in Teaching from the College of St. Rose. He would then go...

May 15, 2021

Esperance - Linda L. Koons passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 15. Born in Amsterdam, NY she was the daughter to the late George and Edna McRedmond, sister to the late Robin Pearce, and aunt to the late Kimberly Pearce. She was married to Walter B. Koons Jr. They were happily married for 53 years.

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May 13, 2021

Halfmoon – It is with deep sadness that we announce Anna’s passing on May 13, 2021 at the age of 99. Anna was born February 7, 1922 in Johlingen, Germany to Ferdinand and Marie Abele.

She was a great and loving mother, a beloved grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. Despite facing many challenges in her life,...