Sue Marn Konig, BHS '68 (1950-2025)

Carolyn Sue Marn Konig

September 1950 - June 29, 2025

Sad news... Sue Marn Konig, BHS '68, passed away last year in New York according to her niece Tiffany. 

The above post from Sue's friend was found on Facebook.

Sue's parents were Charles and Betty Green Marn. She has a brother Gary Marn who graduated in 1967 from BHS. 

May God comfort the family I pray.

OBITUARY

Chestertown- Carolyn Sue Konig 74, passed away peacefully Sunday June 29, 2025 at the Warren Center Nursing Home in Queensbury. 

Sue was pre-deceased by her parents Charles and Betty Marn, her foster parents, George and Edith Keys and her brother Gary Marn.

She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Richard Konig, step-sister Semone, sister-in-law Lynne, brother-in-law John, niece Jean and nephew Mike . 

Sue was a native of Burbank, California. She graduated from Burbank High School and attended the Los Angeles Fashion Institute.

Sue was an avid music fan and performed as a back-up-singer in the "off Broadway" production of "Hair" from 1968 through 1972.

She and her husband moved  to Chestertown, New York from Arizona in 2012 where she volunteered at the Chestertown Library book sales.

Visiting hours will be from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Wednesday July 9, 2025 at Barton-McDermott Funeral Home, Inc. 9 Pine St. Chestertown, NY 12817.

Scott Sutherland, BHS '65 (1947-2026)

 Jacki and Scott

Scott Wayne Sutherland

September 29, 1947 - May 4, 2026

Sad note from Scott's wife Jacki...

"Scott Sutherland’s valiant struggle with years of heart failure came to an end yesterday (May 4th) and he is at peace in heaven. I met this amazing man 60 years ago and have been blessed to be his wife for 58 wonderful years! He gave me three amazing children that live near us and have been here the past several days to help with care and got to say their goodbyes." 

Tim McGuff (name changed to Tim Davis), BHS '81 (1963 - 2026)

Timothy C Davis (formerly Tim McGuff)

June 2, 1963 - April 27, 2026

Cleveland

OBITUARY

Timothy C Davis, age 62, loving fiancé of Jennifer C. McGee; beloved son of Sally Mehr and the late Ronald Davis; loving father of Brad McGuff, Ashlie McCabe (Shane), Amanda Bosley (Steven) and Madisen McGee; proud grandfather of Elizabeth, Emma, Skarlett, Brodie, Luke and Lennon; dear brother of Tracy McGuff and Heather Lewis; uncle, cousin and friend of many.  

Tim was a dedicated journeyman and member of IBEW Local 38.  

Passed away unexpectedly April 27, 2026.  

Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT PURITAS, FRIDAY, MAY 1st, 3-7 P.M.  A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

Desiree Quick, BHS '82 (1964-2026)

Desiree Marie Quick

July 23, 1964 - February 21, 2026

Desiree Marie Quick passed away on February 21, 2026, at the age of 61. Born on July 23, 1964, in Virginia, Desiree was a resident of Henderson, Nevada.

Very sad and this is all we know at this time.

Diane Barickman Vedder, BHS '63 (1945-2026)

Diane Lucratea Barickman Vedder

November 4, 1945 - April 28, 2026

(1962 Junior Class photo)

We recently learned from Linda Barickman Lee, BHS '67, that her sister, Diane Barickman Vedder, sadly passed away this week. 

In 1963, Diane married Lance Vedder, BHS '62. 

Diane and Linda had an older brother Lee who passed away in 2006 (born 1940). Their parents were Harold and Helen Callard Barickman.

Please keep the family in your prayers.

Jim Barnfather, BHS '64 (1946-2026)

James Edward "Jim" Barnfather 

December 21, 1946 - April 26, 2026

Sad email just received...

We heard from Don Ludwig BHS '64 the other day, that one of our classmates, Jim Barnfather BHS '64, passed away unexpectedly last Sunday, April 26, 2026. We have no details at this time. Jim was born on December 21, 1946 and passed away April 26, 2026. He resided in Burbank. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Jim's wife Linda, and their Family. Hopefully, more information or an obituary will be forthcoming. 

Pam Zipfel Kirkwood and Jon Kirkwood BHS '64

Mark Thomas "Tom" Allison, BHS '49 (1930-2026)

Senior picture of Tom Allison BHS 1949

Mark Thomas "Tom" Allison

BHS 1949 

May 11, 1930 - April 24, 2026 

Our Brother-in-law, Mark Thomas “Tom” Allison, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Pomona, CA, after a long illness. Tom was born on May 11, 1930 and would have celebrated his 96th Birthday in a few days.

Tom was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and he was a career Aerospace Engineer. He was an avid auto, airplane and train enthusiast (anything mechanical). He loved the out-of-doors and spent many hours hiking with the Sierra Club and completed numerous Cycling “Century” Bike Rides. Tom also had a passion for Classical Music and reading Books on a variety of subjects.

He was pre-deceased by his wife of 62 years, LaVonne Ruth Kirkwood Allison, his parents Mr. and Mrs. James Allison and his sister Lois.

He is survived by his four children Sharon Allison Templeton (Robert), Glenn Allison, Ronald Allison and Steve Allison (Kathy Gastelum), as well as four grandchildren Megan Allison, Ryan Allison, Matthew Allison and Marissa Allison Guillen (Arnold) and his sister Louise.

Tom was a wonderful Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Brother, Brother-in-law and Friend and he was a “Loyal BHS Bulldog. He is truly missed by his Family and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Submitted by Jon Kirkwood BHS '64 and Pam Zipfel Kirkwood BHS ‘64

Anthony Baio, BHS '73 (1955-2026)

Anthony Michael Baio
January 23, 1955 - January 2, 2026

John Heninger posted this sad note today, April 15, 2026:

My good friend from junior high and high school Anthony Baio passed away January 2, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada RIP, my friend.