Obituaries

May 22, 2020

Esperance - Ronald “Ron” J. Eberhardt, 85, formerly of Esperance, NY passed away in his sleep on Friday, May 22, 2020 at the River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam, NY.  He was born on July 14, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY to his parents John and Gertrude (Gulliksen) Eberhardt.

He graduated from Canajoharie High School in Canajoharie, NY...

Mar 30, 2020

Richard Arnold Neadle , 85, a long time Delanson NY resident, died on Monday, March 30, 2020 in Antioch, CA after a brief illness.

Born May 20, 1934 in Schenectady NY, He was the son of the late Fabian and Cecilia Neadle.

While attending Duanesburg High School, Richard met and fell in love with Judith...

Mar 27, 2020

John Frank Bogart, 52, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 27th, 2020 at Hudson Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

John was born in Smithtown, Long Island to his parents, the late Orville “Joe” Bogart Jr. and Patricia Brock-Bogart.

John attended Hudson Valley Community College. He worked for a short time at Valley Beverage and later...

Feb 27, 2020

Jacqueline “Jacki” Olejnik (Delligan), 60, passed away peacefully at home with her husband by her side on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Jacki was the first child of Anthony and Mary (McCullough) Delligan born in Albany, NY.

She married the love of her life, Joseph Olejnik, on December 8, 2008.  Together they loved to spend time with family...

Jan 20, 2020

(Annie) Joyce Fort Gorsin Pogorzelski (87) passed away peacefully with family by her side, at her home in Delanson, NY, Monday evening, Jan. 20, 2020. Joyce was born on Easter Sunday March 27, 1932 in Middlefield, NY to Walter Boyd Fort and Helen Marie Layman.

Having had polio and scarlet fever as a 2 yr old, Joyce...

Jan 12, 2020

Kathleen H. Milton, 85, of Cobleskill, died Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the Palatine Bridge Nursing Home.  Born in Albany, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Harry and Margaretta Rickert Kross.

She worked for several years for New York State in the Governor’s office. She later worked with her husband for 25 years at their Restaurant;...

Jan 6, 2020

Frank Edward Luksa, 98, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Altamont on Monday, January 6, 2020.  Loving husband of Theresa P. Luksa for 68 years, they met at a friend’s wedding and their first dance turned into a lifetime of love.  They are twirling again in heaven.

Frank was born in Edwardsville, PA on October...

Dec 31, 2019

Delanson - Howard Angelo Canastra, Sr. was born on Nov 9, 1935 and passed peacefully at home with his family surrounding him on December 31, 2019. He proudly served in the United States Navy for four years and then in the United States Airforce for eighteen, retiring as a Master Sergeant, E7. After his service Howard pursued a career...

Nov 30, 2019

Esperance - Bruce A. Robinson Sr., 57, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2020. He was born in Albany, NY to the late Robert Robinson and Anne Cruickshanks Robinson.

He cherished the time he spent with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren. He was a hard worker, always ensuring that he could provide for his...

Nov 30, 2019

Duanesburg - Carol J. Wengenack passed away peacefully at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s on Friday, January 10, 2020. She was born in Candor, NY to the late Ralph and Harriet Grippin. She was married to the love of her life Edward Wengenack and they were happily married for 63 years.

She attended Berne Knox Central...

Oct 14, 2019

Robert D. Hemstreet, 88 of Quaker St. passed peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Ellis Hospital.

A lifelong Quaker St resident, Robert graduated from Duanesburg High School in 1952. He served in Korea and Japan with the US Army and was honorably discharged in 1954. He was employed for many years as a repairman and driver...

Aug 31, 2019

Town of Wright - Marianne E. Duda, 91, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, August 31, 2019 with her daughter Julie Anne at her side.   She was predeceased by her beloved husband Julius A. Duda.  Married for 64 years, their love for each carried them through life's trials and tribulations with grace and courage.  She is the beloved mother...

Jul 20, 2019

Delanson – Madeleine Hebert, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2019 surrounded by her loving children.

She was born in Compton, Canada, in 1926, the daughter of the late Ovide Godbout and Amandine Savage.

She was a welcoming and loving woman but foremost a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She was a hardworking...

Jun 9, 2019

Guilderland – Joan Goodwin, 81, passed away on June 9th, 2019 at Ellis Hospital.

Joan was born in Northvale, NJ to the late Kenneth and Mildred (Fawcett) Proske.

A devoted wife and homemaker, Joan took great pride in raising her family and loved her husband and children dearly. No one was more ecstatic than Joan...

May 14, 2019

Francis R. “Frank” Lynch, 92, of Delanson, passed peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 14, 2019.

Frank was born in Hartford, CT. and graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. He served in the Army from 1943-1946 and in the  Army Reserves with the Army Corps of Engineers later.  He was...

Feb 28, 2019

Esperance – Mrs. Florence “Mickie” Klopman, nee’ Westerhoff, 91, of Esperance, NY, passed away peacefully at home (following a brief illness) on the evening of February 28, 2019.

Born July 11, 1927 in Paterson, NJ, she married her loving husband Lambert in December 1948, and moved to her dream farm in 1969.

Mickie enjoyed farming...

Feb 15, 2019

Duanesburg - Donald Stuart Holmes, was born Oct 21, 1923, and died at 95 in his home in Duanesburg, NY, on February 15, 2019. He was the second and longest-lived of four sons of Martha Andres and Edward Delroy Holmes. He is survived by his three sons, Donald Stuart Holmes, Jr. (and wife Lee), Peter Mason Holmes, and David...

Feb 4, 2019

ESPERANCE- Charlene T. Covey (Quebec), 86, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019, with her family by her side. She was born in Burlington, Vermont to the late Andrew B. Quebec and Thelma (Estus) Quebec. She was married to the late Owen Covey.

She was an active member of the Duanesburg Florida Baptist Church. She was a...

Jan 19, 2019

Duanesburg – Shawn M. Paige passed away unexpectedly after a short illness on Saturday, January 19th, 2019. He was 48.

Shawn was born in Schenectady to his parents, Marjorie (Harrison) Paige and the late John A. Paige. He was a graduate of Guilderland High School.

A lovable and happy guy, Shawn had the unique ability...

Jan 4, 2019

Esperance – Patricia Ann Fagan, 73, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on January 4th, 2019 after a long battle with cancer.

Patricia was born in Amsterdam to her parents, the late Ray Gordon and Helen Borden Gordon.  She grew up in Esperance, NY and lived almost all of her life there.

She...