All Obituaries

Cobleskill- John E. Janakis, 82, of Iroquois Drive, died Saturday, June 27, 2020 in the comfort of his home with his loving family at his side. Born March 20, 1938 in Kingston, NY, he was the son of John and Libby (Sarkies) Janakis. For forty years John was an Artificial Inseminator Technician for Genex (formerly Eastern A.I.) of Ithaca.  In his free time John and his wife took many motorcycle trips and in his younger years he enjoyed fishing. John was of the catholic faith and while...

Cobleskill- Janet C. Coons, 91, died Tuesday June 23, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Born November 13, 1928 in Sidney, NY she was the daughter of Theodore and Esther (McLennan) Clarke. Janet married her loving husband, Richard Coons, on March 7, 1952, they raised their family and spent many years together in Cobleskill. After a move to Maryland NY, Richard died on November 21, 2013. Janet worked for the Cobleskill Central School as a teacher for many years and after she left the...

Ballston Spa- Merwyn J. McMillan, 92, of Lewis Rd. died Saturday, June 20, 2020 in his home with his family at his side. Born October 21, 1927 in Cobleskill, he was the son of William J. and Alice (Hayes) McMillan. Merwyn married Lena Slater on February 26. 1946 and they lived in Cobleskill for many years before moving to Ballston Spa over thirty years ago.  While living there he was a member of the Ballston Spa Elks Lodge.  Merwyn retired from Williamsburg Transport after many...

Cobleskill- Solveig Secilie Wilson, 75, of Cobleskill, passed June 18, 2020 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 20, 1945 in Durban, South Africa and was the daughter of Petter and Joyce (Greenwood) Sunde. Solveig married David A. Wilson on July 27, 1980 who survives her. Those left to cherish her memories are her children: Kevin and Victoria, her step-children: Lee, Theresa, Dean, Yvonne, Jeff and Tonia, as well as her...

Richmondville- Umberto Antonio Pagnotta, 86, of Rossman Fly Road, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Little Falls where he had been a resident for the past six months. Born October 4, 1933 in Italy, he was the son of Francesio and Teresa (Pulitano) Pagnotta.  On December 31, 1953 he immigrated from Cosenza, Italy to the United States with his brother, Raffaelle. He retired from Local #37 after fifty years of working as a bricklayer and later a...

Cobleskill-Ronald Edward Ruland passed away at the age of 72 on Sunday, June 14, 2020, surrounded by his family and listening to The Who, following a brief battle with cancer. Ron was born on December 4, 1947 in Cooperstown, NY, to Donald Earl Ruland and Martha Mary Ruland (née Bouchard) of Cobleskill, NY. Following his military service in the United States Navy from 1966 to 1970, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Literature and his Master’s degree in Secondary Education...

 Cobleskill- Stephen Paul Lorence Jr., 20, of Cobleskill died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 in Poestenkill.  Despite the serious health challenges he faced over the last few years with endless love and support from his family and friends, he never gave up. Stevie was a fighter. He never let his pain or worries hide his beautiful, infectious smile or hinder his fun-loving, goofy personality.  Born July 20, 1999, in Stony Brook, NY, Stephen was raised in Cobleskill...

Sprakers- Louis J. Bellinger Sr., 90, died on Sunday May 24, 2020 at the Palatine Nursing Home, one month shy of his 91st birthday. Born June 24, 1929 in Cobleskill, he was the son of Louis A. and Thelma (Brown) Bellinger, who both predeceased him. Lou served in the United States Airforce from 1947 to 1950. While stationed at Mitchel Air Force Base in Hempstead, Long Island, he was asked to do plowing on the runways at Mitchel Field and was given special commendations for this.  After...

On May 17, 2020 Frederick J. Dyer fought his last battle.  He was a father of four, a husband, son, brother, friend and soldier.  A proud member of the United States Marine Corps, Fred served his country in Vietnam from 1967- 1971.  He was awarded eight medals in recognition of his dedication, achievements and service. Rick loved his children, family and friends.  He enjoyed hunting, camping, cooking, gardening, motorcycles and in his younger days, fast cars. The...

Cobleskill- Doris Sells, 95, formerly of Cobleskill, died Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Palatine Nursing Home in Palatine Bridge where she had resided the past several years. Born March 31, 1925 in Charlotte, NC, she was the daughter of Jesse J. and Agnes (Summers) Rushing. Doris resided in Rotterdam and in the 1960’s moved to Duanesburg where she lived for many years and became a communicant of Our Lady of Fatima.  In 2002 she moved to the Cobleskill area. Doris retired from the...