Middleburgh – Karen A. Toften, 69, of Posson Hill Road, found eternal peace on Friday, August 23, 2019, wrapped in the warmth of her family and her home.   A beautiful girl, born on February 10, 1950 in Sharon Hill to Dorothy (Caldwell) and Millard Cole, Karen attended Jefferson Central School and went on to greet visitors and become a Senior Tour Guide at the NYS Power Authority Visitor’s Center in North Blenheim for many years before retiring.   Of Danish origin,...

Middleburgh – Richard David Chancey, passed away peacefully, after a long illness, on July 24, 2019.   He was born September 3, 1955 in Cincinnati, OH, to Charles C. and Carol R. (Casto) Chancey, Jr.   David received his B.S. degree in Sociology at Miami University in Oxford, OH, in 1977 and his M.A. in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning at the University of Iowa in 1979.  His past professional experience included Vice President of Felician College, NJ and...

Middleburgh – Robert W. Spiers, 89, of Campbell Hill Road found eternal peace on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at his son’s home.   Born on August 4, 1929, Bob graduated school and went on to serve 10 years in the United States Naval reserves from 1947 – 1958.  Bob worked for many years at Mahopac Central School before retiring as their head custodian.   A talented handyman, he was never without repair projects, woodworking or fixing furniture.  He loved...

Middleburgh – Mary S. Cahill, 74, of Windy Ridge, died peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2019 from declining health.   Mary was born in Brooklyn on March 27, 1945 to Beatrice (Thall) and Anthony C. Yung, Sr. She attended and graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1962 and went on to work at various jobs, including the Grand Union, the Parrot House and lastly as an aide at Middleburgh Central School.   Mary’s fondest moments were spent turning pages in her...

Middleburgh – David L. Coons, of Main Street, took a final breath on Monday, June 24, 2019, letting his earthly pain and strife resolve into peace.   David was born in Schenectady on October 27, 1948 to Ruth (Haviland) and Harold Coons, who both predeceased him.   Growing up, David was a Boy Scout, played soccer, was a member of the Key Club, the National Honor Society, graduated from Middleburgh Central School and went on to earn his Civil Engineering degree from...

Middleburgh –Anthony W. “Jerry” Andrew, 62, of Cotton Hill Road died Monday, June 17, 2019 and found his eternal peace.   Jerry was born on November 6, 1956 at the former Stamford Hospital to Beatrice (Wilkens) and Dr. B. Wesley Andrew.   Jerry was a truck driver by trade and worked for McMullen Transport, in South Bethlehem.  He loved every minute behind the wheel and every mile of road that passed beneath his rig.    Relaxation came in being...

Milford – Philip N. Marasco, 69, found eternal peace on Sunday, June 16, 2019 from the comfort of his home.   Philip was born on March 13, 1950 in Queens, to Katherine (Lanza) and Nicholas Marasco, who both predeceased him along with his brother: Joe Visone.   The defining point of his youth was entering the United States Marines in 1967 and serving until 1971.  Philip proudly secured the perimeter of Blackthorne Resort in East Durham for many years and loved little...

Middleburgh – Evaleen P. Hatton, 85, formerly of Middleburgh, died peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at The Grand in Guilderland from declining health.   Evaleen was born on December 11, 1933 in Middleburgh to Ruby (Miller) and James Hadsell.   With a stern temperament, Evaleen devoted herself to raising her family, yet found time to master cooking, baking and working at the Carrot Barn in Schoharie for several years.  Evaleen also generously opened her heart and...

 Jane Palmer McPhee, 78 passed away on June 15, 2019 at the home of her daughter in Murrieta California. She was the wife of Donald McPhee (Skip) of Scotch Bush and they shared 57 years together. Jane conquered her battle with metastatic breast cancer when she went home to her Heavenly Father and all of her loved ones, who went before her. Born in Schenectady, New York. She was the oldest daughter of John and Barbara (Moot) Palmer of Middleburgh, New York. She graduated from...

Gilboa – Kathleen M. Doyle, 74, of Hubbard Road died unexpectedly on Friday, June 14, 2019.   Born on January 7, 1945 in New York City to the late Ellen (Sheehan) and Patrick Mohan.  Kathleen was raised in the Bronx and as a young woman she worked for the Metropolitan Museum of Art and traveled the US, Ireland, and England with her girlfriends.   In 1996, she started a new life for her family in the country.  She enjoyed caring for the cats and cows on the ranch...