All Obituaries

Howes Cave- Lucy H. McKelvy, 95, of Barnerville Road died on Monday, June 20, 2022, at her residence in the loving care of her family. Born July 9, 1926, in Cuba, NY, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Marguerite (Fuller) Hamilton.  Lucy received her business degree from Bryan Stratton School of Business in 1945. She spent the next 20 years raising her family and in 1966, she, her husband and family moved to Howes Cave.  In 1967 she became a payroll officer for SUNY...

Cobleskill- Jane R. Smith, 92, of Clinton Circle died on Friday, May 27, 2022, at Golden Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Kingston where she has resided for the past few months. Born March 9, 1930, in Albany, Jane was the daughter of Elmer and Dorcas (Dudley) Ramsey.  She was a graduate of Albany Business School and went on to be a bookkeeper with various local businesses.  She retired from Rua & Sons after several years as their bookkeeper.  Jane assisted her...

Alyce Ruth Hewitt Mickel died peacefully in her sleep on December 18, 2021 at her home in Front Royal, Virginia.  She was 95, and ready to join her husband Robert E. Mickel, son Mark Hewitt Mickel, and a host of other friends and family that have preceded her on this new journey. Alyce was born in East Syracuse, New York on September 4, 1926 to parents Lockwood Hewitt and Mary Weston Hewitt.  She later welcomed a sister, Betty (Hewitt} Mudge.  In 1945 Alyce married Robert E....

Cobleskill- Margaret “Peg” E. Lohret, 87, formerly of High St. and Lincoln Ave., Cobleskill, died Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the Teresian House surrounded by her loving family. Born March 5, 1935, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of Frederick and Lillian (Haight) Fuss. After receiving her master’s degree, Peg was a medical secretary for the Visiting Nurses of Schenectady where she retired following many years of service.  She married John “Jack”...

Carlisle- Robert W. Patterson, Sr., 79, of Little York Road, died Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at Ellis Hospital following months of declining health. Born November 6, 1942, in the town of Seward, NY, he was the son of William and Betty (Ostrander) Patterson. Bob retired as an engineering designer for General Electric in Schenectady.  He also owned and operated Patterson & Son Sharpening Services from 1983 until his health started to fail in March of 2022.  In his leisure time,...

Cobleskill- James V. Vrooman, 86, formerly of Sharon Springs and Cobleskill, died Friday, May 27, 2022, at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam where he had been a resident for the past month. Born October 31, 1935, in Cooperstown, he was the son of Herbert and Rosemary (Rafferty) Vrooman, Sr. Jim was a graduate of Sharon Springs Central School. He was a United States Army veteran, proudly serving his country from 1955 until 1958 when he received an honorable discharge. He was a heavy...

Cobleskill- Robert Heath McGibbon, formerly of Amsterdam and Cobleskill, passed away on February 27, 2022, at age 93. Born in Amsterdam on November 4, 1928, he was the only child of James and Rhea Heath McGibbon. Bob attended Amsterdam School of Commerce in 1947 and then went to work for Mohasco Industries for 35 years where he retired as Supervisor of the Order Department. He later worked for Flynn’s Auto Parts in Cobleskill. Bob was a drummer in several area bands, notable the Duke...

Cobleskill- Richard F. Weigel, 92, formerly of Cobleskill, died Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Chestnut Park Rehabilitation and Nursing in Oneonta. Born January 2, 1930 in Port Jervis, NY, he was the son of Fred and Ellen (Vaughn) Weigel.  Richard was a United States Air Force veteran, proudly serving  his country during the Korean Conflict from 1950 until 1954 when he received an honorable discharge. Dick was employed at Victory Markets in West Winfield,...

Cobleskill- Madelon P. Morey, 82, of Shady Tree Lane, died on Saturday, May 14, 2022, following years of declining health. Born August 6, 1939, in Brooklyn, she was the only child of Augustus and Alice (Johnson) Hild. Madelon was a graduate of the former Cobleskill Central School and held various jobs prior to last occupation as a clerk for Schoharie County Dept. of Social Services for several years. In her younger years, she and her husband enjoyed camping at Sacandaga, Twin Oaks and...

Robert M Murray, 47 of Richmondville, New York passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 1, 2022, with his mother by his side. Robert was born August 3, 1974, in Flushing, New York, to Robert and Charlotte (Savarino) Murray. He attended Scotia-Glenville Central School where he graduated in 1993. Robert worked at Toepath Industries, a division of Lexington ARC. Robert enjoyed playing in his woodpile in the backyard and swimming in his pool. He also enjoyed family gatherings in the summer. Robert...