All Obituaries

Esperance- Ronald “Ron” J. Eberhardt, 85, formerly of Esperance, NY passed away in his sleep on Friday, May 22, 2020 at the River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam, NY.  He was born on July 14, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY to his parents John and Gertrude (Gulliksen) Eberhardt. He graduated from Canajoharie High School in Canajoharie, NY and then served in the US Army.  He worked for Lane Construction as a Union Welder and retired after 34 years.  He then went on and...

Richard Arnold Neadle , 85, a long time Delanson NY resident, died on Monday, March 30, 2020 in Antioch, CA after a brief illness. Born May 20, 1934 in Schenectady NY, He was the son of the late Fabian and Cecilia Neadle. While attending Duanesburg High School, Richard met and fell in love with Judith Mastroianni, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage and five wonderful children. He is survived by his children Debra Whittam of Pittsburgh PA, Denise (Paul) Paska of Bradenton FL, Diana...

John Frank Bogart, 52, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 27th, 2020 at Hudson Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. John was born in Smithtown, Long Island to his parents, the late Orville “Joe” Bogart Jr. and Patricia Brock-Bogart. John attended Hudson Valley Community College. He worked for a short time at Valley Beverage and later for over 6 years at the Duanesburg Diner as a chef, a job which he loved very much. In John’s spare time he enjoyed hunting and...

Jacqueline “Jacki” Olejnik (Delligan), 60, passed away peacefully at home with her husband by her side on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Jacki was the first child of Anthony and Mary (McCullough) Delligan born in Albany, NY.  She married the love of her life, Joseph Olejnik, on December 8, 2008.  Together they loved to spend time with family and win big at the Casino.   Jacki was a strong, caring and supportive mother to her two sons, George (Jessica) Odom, Jr....

Esperance- Bruce A. Robinson Sr., 57, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2020. He was born in Albany, NY to the late Robert Robinson and Anne Cruickshanks Robinson. He cherished the time he spent with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren. He was a hard worker, always ensuring that he could provide for his family. He worked at SUNY Albany, and was a member of the CSEA Union for many years. He had a joyful sense of humor and brought smiles to many faces. He enjoyed...

(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...