Obituaries

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...

Dec 27, 2018

Knox - Marjorie "Midge" J. Peterson passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018. She was 88.

Born in Niskayuna, NY, Midge was the daughter of the late Hiram and Anna Durfee.

Midge was a dedicated and caring farm wife. She worked for the Farm Museum at the Altamont Fair for many years and was a...

Dec 24, 2018

Theresa P. Luksa, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 24, 2018. Loving wife of World War II Navy veteran, Frank E. Luksa for 68 years, they met at a wedding and danced their way through life.

Theresa was born and educated In Swoyerville, PA. She was the daughter of the late Ellis Island immigrants...

Dec 15, 2018

Delanson - Kathryn M. Hillmann, 87, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018 with her loving children by her side.

Born in Albany, NY she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Anna Pitcher.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Kathryn was first and foremost a homemaker, always busy in the kitchen or sewing.  She used these skills to teach children as...

Dec 3, 2018

Guilderland – Herbert “Bert” A. Goodwin, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 3rd, 2018 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home.

Born in Englewood, NJ, Bert was the son of the late George and Violet (Grint) Goodwin.

He proudly served in the National Guard before honorably serving his country in United States Army from 1954...

Nov 30, 2018

Delanson - John Thomas Pacuk of Delanson NY and St. Petersburg FL lived to the fine old age of 80.  After a lengthy illness and a hard strong fight, he entered eternal life on August 15, 2019.  John was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in his late 20's, but he did not let this progressive neurological disease identify him. John...

Nov 30, 2018

DELANSON - Nancy Westfall, 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 with her loving family by her side. She was born on December 22, 1921 in Canastota, NY. She was the daughter of Alfio and Rosa Licciardello. She was married to Allen Westfall. They were happily married for 73 years.

She devoted her life to...

Nov 30, 2018

Heaven received another angel on June 27, 2019. Barbara was the fourth child of Dennis O. and Mary (Wright) Norton born in Plattsburgh, NY. Barbara married the love of her life, David J. Remling in 1988, they enjoyed a beautiful, adventurous life together for 25 years prior to David’s passing in 2013. They are survived by their beloved daughter...

Nov 30, 2018

DUANESBURG - John T. Godfrey, 76, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s. He was born in Albany to the late John and Stella Godfrey. He was married to his loving wife Diana. They have been happily married for 33 years.

John honorably and faithfully served his country during the...

Nov 21, 2018

Town of Florida – Laura E. Hutton, 99, of Millers Corners Road (Youngs Corners) passed away Wednesday November 21, 2018. Laura was born and lived in the Hutton family farmhouse her entire life until moving to River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam in April 2015.

She was the daughter of the late Earl W. and Lena Quick...