Middleburgh – William L. Winegard, 75, of Campbell Road found eternal peace on Thursday, June 13, 2019.   Bill was born on March 9, 1944 in Catskill to Georgianna (Lorett) and Louis Winegard. He retired from General Electric and also from Eagle Stone in Brewster many years ago.   “Wild “Bill from the Hill” was loved by everyone around the round table at Mrs. K’s Kitchen in Middleburgh.  His sarcasm and Cheshire smile were enhanced by the...

Middleburgh – Emily Annalise Tuck-Fydenkevez was taken from us suddenly on Sunday, June 9, 2019. She is fondly remembered for her love of family and friends, her kind and gentle nature, her generosity and her passion for making the world a better place. Dedicated to her academic career, Emily was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated 3rd in her class from Middleburgh Central School in 2018. She was the store manager of Bohringer’s Fruit Farm, the family business...

Middleburgh – Lois A. Linster, 92, of Ecker Hollow Road, died Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.   Lois was born on August 19, 1926 in Cobleskill, to Lizzie (Curtis) and Milo France.   She worked in the nutrition department at Cobleskill Hospital, enjoyed sewing, word searches and camping but her greatest love was dancing.  Her eyes lit up with joy, watching her great-granddaughter dance too, sharing her passion with generations of her...

Middleburgh – Bruce T. Becker, 66, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 in the comfort and warmth of his home, surrounded by the love of his family.   Born to Marjorie (Rose) and Randall F. Becker, Sr, apart from attending SUNY Delhi, Bruce was a lifelong resident of Middleburgh and worked for the Middleburgh Telephone Company for nearly 48 years.   He was an Eagle Scout, a former member of the Middleburgh Town Council and a member of the Schoharie County DARE Advisory...

Gilboa – Rudolph F. Kurz, 79, found eternal peace on Thursday, May 23, 2019.   Born on December 25, 1939 in the Bronx, Rudy was the only son of Caroline (Hudik) and Rudolph Kurz. He worked for many years as the Superintendent of Building and Grounds at South Orangetown Central School District before retiring in 1994 and moving to the peace and comfort of his hilltop home in Gilboa in 1995, which he helped to build.   Rudy loved being in nature, some of his favorite...

Middleburgh - Janet Turner Cooke passed away on May 22, 2019 at her son's home.    She was born in Schenectady on April 12, 1941 to Craig and Mary Turner, of Middleburgh.  Janet graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1959 and earned her Associate’s Degree from Columbia-Greene CC.   Janet was as a Rural Letter Carrier, for 31 years, serving Cornwallville and East Durham.  She was first and foremost a devoted mother to her two sons and an avid...

Esperance – Peter R. Tanner, 46, of Priddle Road, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at his residence, following declining health.   Peter was born on May 23, 1972 in Cobleskill to Linda (Laraway) and the late Robert Tanner.   He worked at NYS DOT for 13 years, before his health deteriorated.  Kind-hearted and funny, Peter enjoyed time spent with his children, especially around the bonfire.  He also enjoyed playing video games, NASCAR and...

Brunswick, GA – Robert Eugene Taylor, 78, died unexpectedly and tragically too soon on May 21, 2019 from injuries received in a vehicle accident in Richmond, VA.   Robert was born on March 13, 1941 in Jacksonville, FL to Estelle (Sloan) and Harwel Taylor. A talented craftsman, Robert enjoyed making things out of wood.  He also enjoyed hunting for treasures at auctions and the rush of adrenaline, watching and betting on horses.   His life and memory will always be in...

Carlisle – Elaine J. Hotaling, of Becker Corners Road, found eternal peace from declining health on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Born on April 4, 1958 in Cobleskill to Mary C. (DeCator) and Donald H. Filmer, she was the youngest of her family and lived with a fire and zest for life. She attended Cobleskill Central School and was not afraid of a good fight. Her biggest adversary in school, a smart kid named Robert Hotaling, would challenge her prowess and a chance meeting years later...

Middleburgh- Frank J. Schafroth died peacefully, surrounded by family on May 15, 2019 after 73 years of memories, love and life. Frank was born on November 20, 1945 in New York City to Marie (Benvenuto) and George Schafroth. Loving the peace and quiet of nature, Frank lived on Gates Hill for 45 years. He was an avid Yankees and Knicks fan, who loved to golf and spend time in his garden. He loved watching his grandkids play sports and enjoyed playing hide n’ seek and dancing with them....