All Obituaries

Herbert “Herb” Cashdollar, 93, of Delanson, NY, passed away at St Peter’s Hospital on Thursday September 28, 2023 with family by his side.  He was born January 30, 1930 in Saugerties, NY.  He was a beloved father to Thomas Cashdollar (Emilie) of Delanson, to James Wier (Anne) of Cohoes and a brother to Grace (Peggy) Duncan of Westerlo.  He was also survived by six Grandchildren and seven Great Grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife...

Delanson - Margaret R. "Peg" Benacquista, 84, of Delanson, New York, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Baptist Nursing and Rehab in Scotia, NY. Peg was born on February 19, 1939 in Schenectady, NY, a daughter of Frank and Adeline (Cusano) Ruota. After graduating from High School, she earned 2 degrees, an Associates of Nursing from Adirondack Community College for her RN, and an Associates of Human Services from SCCC. She then went to work for O.D. Heck Developmental Center...

Delanson - Carol A. Adams, 80, of Delanson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August, 1 2023 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Carol was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Albert Raymond Sr. and Sarah Cummings Raymond. She graduated from Duanesburg High School in 1961.  In her younger years, Carol was a stay at home mother and re-entered the work force as her children grew older. Over the years she worked at several local companies, in banking and administration services....

Calvin Eugene Weyers, 69, died on July 28, 2023 of a glioblastoma at his home in Delanson. Born in the Panhandle of Nebraska, Calvin grew up on the Mirage Flats Irrigation Project south of Hay Springs, the fourth of eleven children. On a family farm, life was rich – hard work in the fields and raising cattle and rambunctious play with siblings and neighborhood kids. It was here he developed his lifelong love of a good practical joke. He attended a one-room schoolhouse until 8th grade,...

Esperance – Mildred M. Mickel, 99, passed away Thursday July 27, 2023. Born July 16, 1924 in Niskayuna she was the daughter of Floyd and Rita Mickel, Sr. For 44 years, Mildred was a secretary for the General Electric Co., in Schenectady retiring in 1987. She was a member of the Esperance-Sloansville United Methodist Church and later of the Rotterdam United Methodist Church. Along with her parents Mildred was predeceased by her sister Janet Fancher and brother Floyd Mickel, Jr. She...

DELANSON - Cheryl J. James, 78, of Delanson, NY, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023, at St. Peter’s Hospital. Cheryl was born and raised in Norwich, Norfolk England, the daughter of Reginald and Joyce (Fuller) Creed. Cheryl married John E. James and relocated to Delanson, NY in 1969. Prior to moving from England Cheryl worked as a nurse. Cheryl was a devoted mother, wife, and Nanny.  She was a den leader of Cub Scout Pack 105, a leader of...

With great sorrow, we announce the peaceful passing of Thomas Gordon on July 20, 2023, at the age of 79. Thomas, a lifelong resident of Esperance, NY navigated a prolonged health battle with dignity and strength, inspiring all those who knew him. A graduate of Schoharie High School in 1962, Thomas furthered his education at Cobleskill College, earning his Associate’s degree. He had several work experiences until retirement from Wine Merchants. Thomas’s true passion was the...

Charleston, NY – Stacey L. Allen, 66, of Charleston, NY passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2023. Formerly of Olmstedville, NY he is the son of the late Keith and Grace (Wescott) Allen. Stacey possessed many skills buts was a metal worker and autobody mechanic by trade. He was an avid outdoorsman with a great love and respect for nature and the land which he instilled in his children. Whether it be hiking, fishing, hunting or just working in the garden or mowing; outside is where...

Delanson – Frances Griessler, 82, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023. Fran was born in Peckville, PA to her parents, the late Frank Wilk and Antoinette Jendzeizyk Wilk. She graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in Schenectady and went on to earn her associate’s degree. Fran began her career as a secretary with the New York State Assembly and later at The General Electric Co. before leaving to raise her family and work on the family farm. For a time, Fran...

Duanesburg – Terry J. Dykeman, 68, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones.  Born in Niskayuna, Terry was the youngest son of the late Frederick W. Dykeman and Margaret L. (Beretz) Dykeman.  He graduated from Duanesburg High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps. Throughout his life Terry worked as a mechanic, a jack-of-all-trades for General Drywall, and a long-haul truck driver, later retiring to spend his time running Echo Pond...