Middleburgh- Tressa A. McCabe, of Pleasant Avenue, found eternal peace on Friday, May 13, 2022 in the comfort of her home.   Tressa was born 98 years ago on February 14, 1924 in Buffalo to Hulda (Jones) and Herbert Osterhoudt.  Tressa grew up traveling and living on many different farms in Delaware and neighboring counties, that her parents managed.  She graduated from Schuylerville Central School in 1942 and went to work for General Electric.   Tressa was introduced...

Kevin M. Graham, of Creamery Road, found eternal peace on Sunday, May 1, 2022 in the care of his loving family.   Kevin was born 50 years ago on October 5, 1971 in Stamford, NY to Cheryl (Prall) and Barry D. Graham.  Growing older meant nothing to Kevin, he remained a kid at heart his entire life, perhaps attributing to his love of children and mutual adoration held by his nieces and nephew for him.  He was happiest on his swing set, swinging away to his favorite music and...

Dawn M. Schanz, of Katie Lane, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022 at Van Rensselaer Manor in Troy.   Dawn was born on August 2, 1961 in Troy to Joan (Archambeault) and Leonard Pappas.  She worked for many years at Mountain View Manor in Middleburgh, Guilderland Center Nursing Home and most recently at the Cobleskill Diner.    Dawn loved classic Country music and enjoyed shooting darts in younger years with the league. She was predeceased by her parents and her...

Vera Shaul of Middleburgh died at home on April 29th after a long illness.  Vera left high school in Collins, MS to work at the Gulf Coast for the World War II effort.  She met her husband there, and returned with him to his home in Fultonham.  As a child, she picked cotton on the family farm, and enjoyed working outside throughout her life.  Over the years she worked at General Electric Co., The Swiss Inn, The Parrott House, Shaul Farms, The Old Stone Fort, The...

Barbara E. Ihrig, of Daniels Road, Saratoga Springs, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at the Daughters of Sarah in Albany.   Barbara was born 73 years ago in Albany to Therese (Byrne) and Walter Parkes.  Barbara worked for many years in Telecommunications, as a First Level Manager with Verizon.  She lived for many years in Tarpon Springs, Florida and learned to love the largely Greek community there.  So much so, that Barbara immersed her life with the Greek...

Thomas Ray Edmunds was a tough and tender woodsman, and beloved father, brother, uncle, son and friend.   Tom began his life in December 1963 in Voorheesville, New York where he discovered his love of adventures and developed lifelong friendships. After completing his degree in English Literature at Siena College, he left the beaten path to follow his passion for the outdoors.  This Journey took him to pursue Environmental Studies at Paul Smith’s College in the Adirondacks...

Duane A. Bevins, of Treadlemire Road, died peacefully at home on Friday, March 25, 2022 in the loving care of his family.   Duane was born 81 years ago at home, in “The Holler,” West Middleburgh on January 18, 1941 to Virginia (VanDuesen) and Walter Bevins.  Duane was a welder by trade and retired after 30 years with General Electric in Schenectady. Duane was a Jehovah’s Witness and member of the Kingdom Hall in Cobleskill.   He loved fishing and hunting...

Joseph (Joe) Pescarino, age 80, died in his home in Fulton, New York, on March 25, 2022, from complications of prostate cancer. Joe was born in Fall River, MA., to Joseph Pescarino Sr. and Mary Gonsalves. Joe attended Durfee High School and went on to study fashion and design at Rhode Island School of Design, the Fashion Institute of Technology and later at UCLA. He also studied with iconic weaver Osma Todd at Castle Hill in Truro, MA. and later with international weavers at Barnsdall Art...

On March 24, 2022, Maria “Marie” Patricia Giuffrida passed peacefully into Heaven and the kingdom of her Lord Jesus Christ. She will be greatly missed.  Marie grew up in Queens, New York, one of seven siblings and the daughter of Salvatore Amato, a master blacksmith that worked the race track circuit between Saratoga, New York in the north to Hialeah, Florida in the south. She grew up around horses and loved to go with her father every weekend with the family pony to...

Christopher T. McAdoo, of Cotton Hill Road, found eternal peace on Monday, March 14, 2022 in the comfort of home and the loving care of his family.    Chris was born 70 years ago in Ogdensburg, on August 26, 1951 to Mildred (Cummings) and Samuel McAdoo.  Chris brought his talent and personality to work with him every day as a lineman with the Middleburgh Telephone Company for 38 years, before retiring.   Anyone that knew Chris, knew his passion for laughter and a good...