Rodney Bryan Elble

GALLUPVILLE — Rodney Bryan Elble, who loved nature, died of a heart attack on Monday, June 9, 2025, while in one of his favorite places, the Adirondack Mountains. He was 76.

He was born in Calais, Maine on Jan. 18, 1949 to the late Clement W. and Dorothy Schock Elble.

ALTAMONT — M. Jennifer Danielle Brockley Hale, who was passionate about helping others, died suddenly on Thursday June 12, 2025. She was 64

“Born on March 24, 1961 to Jean and Warren Brockley,” her family wrote in a tribute, “Jennifer brightened every room she walked into with her emerald green eyes and infectious smile.

Henry H. Lasher Jr.

WESTERLO — Henry H. Lasher Jr., a deputy sheriff, was a long-time volunteer for both the Westerlo fire company and rescue squad.

He died peacefully in the comfort of his home on Friday, June 13, 2025. He was 81.

WESTERLO — Raymond H. “Ray” Nunn died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at his home in Westerlo. He was 87.

“Ray was a uniquely brilliant and passionate man,” his family wrote in a tribute. “Ray was always available to share in a stimulating (or silly) conversation, often with a beer in hand.”

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.

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