All Obituaries

Marie Rapacchia Lynn, was born to the late Pasquale and Elizabeth (Chicchi) Rappachia on January 22nd 1931 in Bethlehem, PA.  She was brave and independent, respectful and kind, an active member of the church, a great chef, and an even better mother and grandmother.  After graduating from Liberty High School in 1948 and then Allentown Beauty School, Marie was a successful entrepreneur running Marie’s Beauty Salon.  Marie’s business was in bringing out the spirits...

Sloansville-  Arthur "Art" J. Linn of Curry Hill Road, passed away on July 2, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Queens,NY on April 4, 1949; he was the son of the late Arthur and June (Keller) Linn.  He was a High School Graduate of Hicksville Senior High School and served several years in the US Naval Reserves. He married his beloved wife Christine (Arico) Linn on  August 31 ,1968. Art worked hard as a self employed roofing contractor  and in...

  Mariaville- Mary C. Hughes of Batter Street passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness. She would have been 87 years  old on July 4th  . Mary , also known as  “Mom” was born in Rotterdam in 1931 a daughter of the late John and Lorena Smith VanValkenburg. She graduated from Draper High School at the young age of 16 and furthered her education at the Ellis School of Nursing graduating as an RN  and began a  career she greatly loved ;...

    Duanesburg -William “Bill” W. Barnes Jr ; 80, died at the Baptist Health Rehabilitation Center Scotia on June 28, 2018 after a brief illness. Bill, born in Duanesburg in 1937, was the son of the late William and Mildred Mooney Barnes. He grew up in the Duanesburg area and graduated from Delanson Free School in 1955. He served in the United States Navy Reserve. Bill served with the New York State Police Department for 24 years and retired as a Sr. Investigator...

Anna Burnett, of Quaker St., died peacefully at home on Thursday, May 17, 2018, three days after celebrating her 97th birthday. Anna was a lifelong resident of Quaker St. and graduated from Delanson High School. She worked for  Gibby Wolfe for over 50 years at Gibby’s Diner and was his loving companion later in life. Anna was a waitress and baker for many years and was known for her famous apple pies. Prior to working a Gibby’s, Anna worked for many years, and was an...

Duanesburg - Donald R. LaBier Sr., 81, of Duanesburg, New York, passed away peacefully at home on Friday May 4, 2018. Fondly known as “Frenchie." Donald was born in Plattsburgh, NY on June 21, 1936 to Lillian Duso and Ferdinand LaBier. In 1957 he entered the U.S. Marine Corp serving from February 1960 to February 1963. He was Honorably Discharged as a Corporal. Donald was a member of Elks lodge in Guilderland NY. He established himself as a local real estate...

Town of Charleston – Ora Mae Fancher, 81, passed away Thursday April 26, 2018. Born in the Town of Charleston she was the daughter of Fred and Blanche Vunk Post. Along with her parents Ora was predeceased by her siblings, Charles Post, Roland Post, Lisle Post, Bernard Post and Norma Spaulding. Her siblings that survive are Doris Rose, Janet (Elwyn) Becker, Beryl Millspaugh and Glen Post. Ora is also survived by her children, David (Jacqueline) Fancher, Hope (Scott) Cole, 5...

Duanesburg – Harold C. Schworm, 91, passed away on Sunday, April 15, at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his family.  Born and educated in Delanson, Harold was the son of Willis and Hazel (Townsend) Schworm. He served in the U.S. Navy for two years from 1944  to 1946 during WWII serving in the Pacific Theater on the USS Rushmore and returned home to graduate from Duanesburg High School.  He went on to work at the General Electric Company as a journeyman plumber and...

Duanesburg – Jessie McDougall, 98, passed away Wednesday April 11, 2018. Born in Duanesburg, Jessie graduated from Delanson High School and was a lifelong resident of Duanesburg. She was an office clerk for the General Electric Co. in Schenectady for 40 years retiring in 1980, where she was a member of the G.E. ¼ Century Club, the G.E. Women’s Club and the G.E. Athletic Association. She was also a member of Christ Church Episcopal in Duanesburg. Jessie loved to travel,...

  Duanesburg – Dellene Carol Ogsbury Rowlison, age 81, passed away on Saturday, March 31st, 2018 at the St. Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Altamont, NY on November 9th, 1936, Dellene was the daughter of the late Clarence and Hilda (Settle) Ogsbury. A lifelong area resident, Dellene worked for 12 years at Campbell Plastics in Rotterdam. Dellene was an avid gardener, loving to tend to her flowers and her lawn. She enjoyed spending time with her...