All Obituaries

(Annie) Joyce Fort Gorsin Pogorzelski (87) passed away peacefully with family by her side, at her home in Delanson, NY, Monday evening, Jan. 20, 2020. Joyce was born on Easter Sunday March 27, 1932 in Middlefield, NY to Walter Boyd Fort and Helen Marie Layman. Having had polio and scarlet fever as a 2 yr old, Joyce still managed to raise 4 children and was a ”Mom" to many more. She was a beautiful force to be reckoned with. Joyce raised German Shepherds for 9 years and worked as...

Kathleen H. Milton, 85, of Cobleskill, died Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the Palatine Bridge Nursing Home.  Born in Albany, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Harry and Margaretta Rickert Kross. She worked for several years for New York State in the Governor’s office. She later worked with her husband for 25 years at their Restaurant; Chuck’s Bun N Burger in Albany and was last employed as an Administrative Assistant at the Hammerstone Village Apartment Complex in...

Duanesburg- Carol J. Wengenack passed away peacefully at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s on Friday, January 10, 2020. She was born in Candor, NY to the late Ralph and Harriet Grippin. She was married to the love of her life Edward Wengenack and they were happily married for 63 years. She attended Berne Knox Central School. After graduation she would marry Edward and begin raising her family. She would then go on to work for the New York State Department of Transportation. Carol...

Frank Edward Luksa, 98, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Altamont on Monday, January 6, 2020.  Loving husband of Theresa P. Luksa for 68 years, they met at a friend’s wedding and their first dance turned into a lifetime of love.  They are twirling again in heaven. Frank was born in Edwardsville, PA on October 10, 1921 to the late Ellis Island immigrants, Adolf and Josephine Kordowski Luksa, both of Poland.  As part of the Greatest Generation,...

Delanson- Howard Angelo Canastra, Sr. was born on Nov 9, 1935 and passed peacefully at home with his family surrounding him on December 31, 2019. He proudly served in the United States Navy for four years and then in the United States Airforce for eighteen, retiring as a Master Sergeant, E7. After his service Howard pursued a career with and retired from the United States Postal Service after twenty years. “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the...

Robert D. Hemstreet, 88 of Quaker St. passed peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Ellis Hospital. A lifelong Quaker St resident, Robert graduated from Duanesburg High School in 1952. He served in Korea and Japan with the US Army and was honorably discharged in 1954. He was employed for many years as a repairman and driver with Suburban Propane.  Robert was devoted to his community.  He served as the Assistant Chief with the Quaker St. Vol. Fire Dept. was a Lieutenant with the...

Town of Wright - Marianne E. Duda, 91, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, August 31, 2019 with her daughter Julie Anne at her side.   She was predeceased by her beloved husband Julius A. Duda.  Married for 64 years, their love for each carried them through life's trials and tribulations with grace and courage.  She is the beloved mother of Julie Anne and her husband Fred Crisafulli, the son she never had.  She is the cherished aunt of Catherine...

DELANSON- Nancy Westfall, 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 with her loving family by her side. She was born on December 22, 1921 in Canastota, NY. She was the daughter of Alfio and Rosa Licciardello. She was married to Allen Westfall. They were happily married for 73 years. She devoted her life to her family, god, and her country. She will be remembered for the amount of love and pride she had for her entire family. With a natural green thumb, she loved tending to her...

Delanson- John Thomas Pacuk of Delanson NY and St. Petersburg FL lived to the fine old age of 80.  After a lengthy illness and a hard strong fight, he entered eternal life on August 15, 2019.  John was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in his late 20's, but he did not let this progressive neurological disease identify him. John maintained an optimistic attitude with unrelenting perseverance. John always lived in the present and had an unyielding faith in God. John was born in...

Heaven received another angel on June 27, 2019. Barbara was the fourth child of Dennis O. and Mary (Wright) Norton born in Plattsburgh, NY. Barbara married the love of her life, David J. Remling in 1988, they enjoyed a beautiful, adventurous life together for 25 years prior to David’s passing in 2013. They are survived by their beloved daughter Erica Jeanne of Delanson, NY. Barbara grew up in Ellenburg Depot, NY along with her sister and brothers, Cathie (JR) Davenport, Mooers, NY....