All Obituaries

COBLESKILL – Shiloh Lily Allen, 40, passed away suddenly on Sunday March 3, 2024. She was the daughter of Holly Dotterer and the late Stacey Allen. Shiloh Lily was devoted to her animals and cherished her family and friends. Her interests included drawing, crafting, cooking, and working on cars. In her free time, she found joy in watching horror movies, digging her feet in the sand, and listening to classic rock music. She worked at Auto Zone and McGregor Auto (and was better than most...

Betty Cady Vunk, 95, of Duanesburg, died February 11, 2024, peacefully at home with family at her side. Born in Schenectady, Betty Vunk moved to the Town of Duanesburg in 1940. A graduate of Delanson High School. Attended New York Teachers’ College in Albany. Waitressed at the former Hub Restaurant in Duanesburg during the 1940s. A former president and long standing member of the Duanesburg Senior Citizens, a former member of the Duanesburg Ambulance Corps, the Duanesburg Historical...

SLOANSVILLE - Fridolin “Fred” Banks, Sr., 87, passed away Monday January 29,2024 at his home under the loving care of his wife, Linda and hospice. Fred was born January 27, 1937 in Mount Kisco, NY, son of the late Fridolin and Monica (Kirchmann) Bank. He attended Schoharie Central School and later served in the US Army in Korea, starting in 1957 for 3 years and in the reserves, until being Honorably Discharged November of 1962. He became an Operating Engineer with the Upstate NY...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of George R. Seeley, Jr., age 82 of Delanson, NY on January 28, 2024.  George was born in Gloversville, NY on May 6, 1941 and was predeceased by his parents George Sr. and Mary Seeley as well as an infant brother, Robert.  George is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Sally; as well as his children: George R. Seeley, III (Dawn) of Maidens, VA and Kerry (Dan) Ike of Horseheads, NY.  He is also survived by his grandchildren:...

DUANESBURG - Samuel L. Sumner, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday December 24, 2023. He was born in Woodstock, Maine on April 15, 1940 to the late Leaton Edward and Myrtle E. Allen Sumner. After graduating high school, Sam joined the US Navy, and was stationed in Puerto Rico. It was there he met and married Carmen Mendez, and together they had three children. He first moved his family back to Maine, and then came to Amsterdam, NY. Following a divorce, he then met and married the love of...

DUANESBURG- Gerald F. Enders, Sr. 79, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023 after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Tampa, Florida, he was the son of the late Dr. Joseph and Harriet (Tooley) Enders, II. Jerry worked for many years as a computer technician for the Xerox corporation. He was also a member of the Duanesburg Volunteer Fire Dept. Husband of Susan (Jerome) Enders; father of Gerald (Shannon) Enders, Jr.,  Wade (Nicole) Enders and Michael (Lamattie)...

ESPERANCE - Alexander Shirokey, 94, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday December 7, 2023. He was born and raised in Hawk Run, Pennsylvania. He joined the Army as early as he could, serving during World War II. After being honorably discharged, he first lived in Schenectady, then Rotterdam before settling in Duanesburg. He was a tester and manager for large motors and generators for GE and retired after 40 years. Alexander was a member of the American Legion in Pennsylvania, a member...

DELANSON- Edward D. Menzies, 72, of Delanson NY passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023. Born in Brooklyn, NY to William and Alice (Sharkey) Menzies, he was the youngest of six children. Ed was affectionately known by most as “Uncle Ed”.  He graduated from Duanesburg High School in 1969. Ed served in the US Air Force in Germany, and retired from the Schenectady County Sheriff’s Department with the rank of Captain.  He loved all things Disney and enjoyed...

Duanesburg – Walter (Wally) Easton Jr., 94, of Duanesburg, passed away quietly at St. Peter’s Hospital on Wednesday,  November 22, 2023. Wally was born on May 25, 1929 near Esperance, NY to parents Walter and Hazel.  While his life began on his family’s farm, he realized that farm life did not suit him. By age 10, he was helping out at Riverside Garage in Esperance.  He became known as an expert mechanic and an extremely hard worker.  While still in...

Jane Ellen (Atkinson) Hallfors, 77, of Linden Ponds, Hingham, MA, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Born in 1946 in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of Clifton and Mary Louise (Bonneau) Atkinson. Jane graduated from Schenectady High School in 1964. She was a 1968 graduate of SUNY-Oneonta. Jane was a reading and English teacher at Yates Elementary for 32 years. She was an avid baseball fan, following all her favorite teams daily. Jane loved to walk and enjoy...