MIDDLEBURGH — Betty Lockwood, an innovative teacher, died peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

She had celebrated her 100th birthday in February, and had been residing in San Clemente, California with her daughter, Lynette.     

Paul Nelson Schlereth

Paul Nelson Schlereth, a quiet man with a thoughtful heart who served in the United States Air Force and worked as an engineer, found his greatest joy in his family.

He died on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the age of 86.

Stephanie Pierce Schilling

Stephanie Pierce Schilling has returned to the sea she loved.

“She loved the ocean; that was where her center was,” said her good friend Carol Lorente.

VOORHEESVILLE — Marguerite T. Cackley, former teacher and beloved matriarch of a large extended family, died at home on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the age of 101.

MIDDLEBURGH — “Freedom comes in many shapes and forms to the spirit, including freedom from the labors of the day when a soul finds peace. Timothy Reinhart found that peace on Wednesday, June 4, 2025,” his family wrote in a tribute.

Susan Singleton Daly, Ph.D., who dedicated her life to serving others, died on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Cape Cod Hospital in Barnstable. She was 85.

Born on Sept. 1, 1939 to Sarah Elizabeth Hennion and William Curtis Singleton, she was raised in Dumont, New Jersey.

SLINGERLANDS — Lyon Miller Greenberg, M.D. — a doctor, an Air Force major, and a gentleman farmer — created a sense of community by sharing his produce, equipment, and expertise with his neighbors.

GREENVILLE — “It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our beloved sister, wife, mother, grammy, great-grammy, and friend,” the family of Carlotta Morris wrote in a tribute.

She died peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025, “leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and quiet strength,” her family wrote. 

BERNE — Daniel P. O’Connell, who owned a plumbing business and served as an inspector for federal disasters, valued most of all time spent with his family.

He died peacefully and surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. He was “72 years young,” his family wrote.

EAST BERNE — Dennis Michaels, a skilled carpenter and a longtime resident of East Berne, died peacefully in Albany on Sunday, May 25, 2025, with his loving family by his side.

He was the son of the late Daniel Sr. and Sophie Mach Michaels. 

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