All Obituaries

Delanson - Agnes Theresa Karas Culbert, 85, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing in Guilderland.  Agnes was born in Jamaica, Queens to the late Joseph and Rose Buchwald Karas. At the age of 10, she moved to Richmondville, NY where she graduated from the former Richmondville Central School. She married her high school sweetheart, Donald on May 18, 1957. They have four wonderful children, Tom, Dan and Theresa (Walter) Arnold and Joe...

Duanesburg, NY - Kristine A. “Kris” Smith of Duanesburg, NY and Ocala, FL died on Saturday, September 11th, 2021 following a long illness. She was 69 years old. The daughter of Dr. Arthur K. Brelia and the late Agnes Brelia, Kris grew up in Gloversville, NY and graduated from Bishop Burke High School where she met and married her high school sweetheart, love of her life, and husband of 52 years, Robert D. Smith, who survives. Kris is also survived by her daughter, Kelly...

Delanson- On August 20, 2021, Allen Westfall passed away at Kingsway Nursing Home with his family by his side. Allen was 96 years of age. He was the son of the late John and Elizabeth Westfall. He worked for 40 plus years at Schenectady General Electric Co. where he won several awards to improve plant operations, and was a member of the G.E. Quarter Century Club. Allen served in the United States Army and was a Veteran of WWII. He enjoyed, with his wife, growing several large gardens,...

Rotterdam- James “Jim” E. Bobar passed away on Saturday, July 17. Born in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of Joan Kenyon Bobar and the late James Bobar. He was happily married to Lynda Slocum Bobar for 11 years. Jim loved racing, boating, camping, and most of all making memories with his family. He is survived by his wife, Lynda, his mother Joan, his children; James Eric Bobar, Jenna (Michael) Bobar, Joshua Schardin, and Matthew (Tiffany) Schardin, his grandchildren; James...

Schoharie – Rita Barber Hebert DeMolin, 87, passed away Wednesday July 14, 2021. A graduate of Delanson High School Rita grew up in Delanson & Duanesburg and lived in Central Bridge for 12 years before moving to Schoharie in 2002. She operated Spruce Hill Adult Home in Central Bridge for 12 years. Rita was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Delanson. She was the former President and Secretary of the parish council and a member of the altar rosary society. Rita was also a...

Delanson - Charles H. Wilber died December 5, 2020 at home in Delanson, NY, following a year long battle with multiple myeloma and lengthy struggle with Parkinson’s Disease.  Charles was born April 14, 1937, the oldest son of Charles A. and Janette B. Breckenridge Wilber.  Charles was a graduate of Duanesburg Central School, Class of 1955. Charles proudly served his country  in the US Navy from 1955 through 1958, aboard the USS Boston and USS Thomas J. Gary. Charles...

Duanesburg- Carol Theresa Caban passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 11, 2021. She was born on October 3, 1948 to the late Carl E. Gottstein and Alberta Conley Gottstein. She was the beloved wife of Wayne B. Caban, who recently passed away in April. She was the sister of Carl R. Gottstein Sr., John F. Gottstein, and Joseph G. Gottstein. Carol leaves behind her loving daughter, Danielle Maloney and her husband Thomas G. Maloney III. She also leaves her two beloved grandchildren;...

Lillian D. Anderson, 92, passed away at the Schenectady Center on Saturday, June 5th, 2021. She was the daughter of Arthur Van Wie and Lillian (Van Patten) Van Wie. Lillian worked for Delmar Publishers for several years and then Enterprise Auto, where she worked until her retirement at the age of 82 due to declining health. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Earl F. Anderson and her son Gary E. Anderson, her brother Donald Van Wie, and sisters Edith Scofield and Helen (Betty)...

3/21/1947-5/20/2021  Swiftly and into the waiting arms of Jesus, Eric A Kass left this earth on May 20th, 2021 to live in his eternal home. Those he has left behind feel his absence keenly and though we grieve, we do not grieve without the hope and knowledge that we will join him one day, as is promised by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Eric was born to Willis & Merle (Drije) Kass and grew up in Lombard, Illinois, where he attended Glenbard East High School until his...

Delanson- Paul N. Bernard passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Born in Athol Massachusetts, he was the son of Arthur and Dora Launier Bernard. He was married to Diana Boardman Bernard. They were happily married for 31 years. Paul received his Master’s Degree in Teaching from the College of St. Rose. He would then go on to teach at Coxsackie Correction Facility, LaSalle School, Duanesburg Central School, and BOCES, where he would retire. He was a member of the National Guard. An...