All Obituaries

Schoharie - Thomas A. Nagel, 67, of Ward Lane, passed away peacefully at the VA Medical Center in Albany on December 8, 2018. Born in Milwaukee, WI on April 8, 1951, he was the son of the late William Nagel and Agnes (Clinton) Nagel, who survives him. He enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 19 and served his country proudly for 22 years, becoming a Staff Sargeant before being honorably discharged in 1992. Thomas leaves behind his loving wife, Mary Ellen (Beagen) Nagel. His...

Cobleskill- Theodore Strobeck, 84, of Cobleskill passed away with his loving family at his side on December 1, 2018. Born January 27, 1934, in Charlotteville he is the son of Claude H. Strobeck and Pearl (Graham) Strobeck. Theodore enlisted in the United States Army in 1951 and proudly served his country for three years before being honorably discharged in 1954. He worked as a senior custodian at the Cobleskill School District and retired in 1996. Theodore enjoyed attending car shows,...

 Cobleskill- Roger J. Palmatier, Sr., 79, of Mohawk Drive, died Friday, November 30, 2018 at Samuel Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany following a short illness. Born October 24, 1939 in Cobleskill, he was the son of Raymond and Mabel (Stevens) Palmatier, Sr. Roger joined the ROTC program in 1955 and then in 1956 the United States Air Force.  He proudly served our country until 1961 when he was honorably discharged. Roger was employed as a welder for GE in Schenectady, also...

Gallupville- Ramona Tryon, 92, of Early Woodlands, Cobleskill, formerly of Gallupville, died Wednesday, November 28, 2018 in Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland. Ramona was born January 13, 1926 in Albany, the daughter of Edward and May (Haverly) Manchester.  Ramona worked for a short time at GE and served as Town Clerk and Tax Collector for the Town of Wright. She is best known for her artistry as a craftswoman, folk artist and proprietor of The Hook and Shuttle in...

Summit-Antoinette Pollicino, 94, of Steve’s Path, died Monday, November 19, 2018 at her home. She was born November 18, 1924 in Brooklyn to Mary Banico. After marrying Nicholas Pollicino on April 29, 1947, they lived most of their married life in Hicksville.  In 2008, they moved to Summit and then became a communicant of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Cobleskill. Antoinette was a wonderful cook and found the greatest pleasure in spending time with her family. A devoted wife and...

Middleburgh- Lois E. (Thorington) Daniels, 76, of Middleburgh passed away peacefully at her home on November 16, 2018.  She is predeceased by her beloved husband, John A. Daniels II, who died April 9, 2018.  Lois was born in Livingstonville, in the town of Broome on the Cold Spring Dairy Farm to Esther Lillie Thorington (nee' Cammer) of Prattsville, NY and Frank Alton Thorington of Livingstonville, NY. Lois is survived by her three sons: Donald (Linda) Daring, David Hamm, and...

Retired Lt. Colonel Clayton E. Tillapaugh, USAF, 97, went to his eternal rest with God on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Greenfield Assisted Living of Fredericksburg Virginia, where he had resided for many years. Clayton was the youngest of five children and was born in Mineral Springs, New York on July 7, 1921 to Edwin Ray Tillapaugh and Helen Mary (Smith) Tillapaugh. He was a graduate of Clarkson Tech in Potsdam, now Clarkson University, he was awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in...

Nancy (Chamberlain) Varin , 80, of Cobleskill NY, gained her Angel wings on Tuesday November 13th, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. Nancy was born on June 9th, 1938 in Schenectady NY to Clinton and Gladys (Washbond) Chamberlain. Nancy dedicated her life to caring for others as a CNA, most of her career spent at Glendale Nursing Home. Nancy will be remembered most for her kind heart, fun loving spirit, strength, and love for her family and friends, Nancy is survived by her...

  West Fulton-Vivian E. Hottois, 86, passed away at Robinson Terrace with her loving family by her side on Sunday, November 11, 2018. Born March 13, 1932 in West Fulton, N.Y., she is the daughter of Leon Glenn and Eva May (Woodbeck) English. Vivian enjoyed working from her home and was a member of the West Fulton Ladies Auxiliary of the Fire Dept. She was also a member of the West Fulton Methodist church. She was predeceased by her brothers, Kenneth and Glenn English, along with her...

Schenectady- Jean I. Moyer-Lopez, 65, of Becker Street, died Friday, November 9, 2018, at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Jean was born July 3, 1953, in the Town of Roseboom, in the Hamlet of South Valley and was the daughter of Spaulding E. and Lorretta (Whiteman) Moyer. She is survived by her husband, Juan Lopez, her children, Jean Moyer, John Lopez, Juanita Lopez, Margarita Lopez, her Grandchildren, Stafford, Alannah, Adelina, Ariana, Giovanni, Gianna, Isabella, her siblings,...