All Obituaries

Carlisle- Amy Ruth Nissen, 94, passed away on January 20, 2021, at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Amy was born in the Bronx on December 1, 1926, to Gustav Neels and Matilda (Hittorff) Neels, but the family moved to Kent, Connecticut when she was young.  She graduated from Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Kent in 1944.  In 1948, she graduated from the University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA,...

Summit- William Kovac, Sr., 92, of Bear Gulch Rd., died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home in Stamford in the company of his loving wife. Born November 4, 1928 in Wilkes Barre, PA, he was the son of William Sr. and Sophie (Onofrey) Kovac. Bill was a United States Army veteran, proudly serving his country from 1951 until receiving an honorable discharge in 1953.  While living on Long Island, he was an active member of the local VFW and American Legion. He...

Formerly of Cobleskill, Muriel J. Holmes passed away peacefully with family at her side January 16, 2021 at St. Johnsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in St. Johnsville NY where she had been a resident since May of 2012. Born September 11, 1924 in Hartford, CT she was the daughter of Ora and Mary (Wutsch) Kniskern. Muriel was a lifelong resident of Seward/Cobleskill and a graduate of the former Cobleskill Central School. She was a life member of the Lawyersville Reformed Church where...

Seward- Gary M. Pangman, 70, died unexpectedly, Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his home. Born March 8, 1950 in Schenectady NY, he was the son of Donald K. and Mary (Haver) Pangman. Gary joined in the United States Marine Corp in 1969 during the Vietnam War until he was honorably discharged in 1975.  He held various jobs, one being a driver for the former Schoharie County ARC. He was predeceased by his wife, Cheryl, in 2011. Gary is survived by his brothers: Timothy Pangman of...

Cobleskill- Arthur “Art” L. Fulton, Jr., 56, formerly of West Main Street, passed away at his residence due to COVID-19 complications. He was born in Cobleskill on December 21, 1964 and was the son of Arthur L., Sr. and Virginia (Merrill) Fulton. Art was known by many and loved by all who had the pleasure of meeting him as he walked his dog, Shelby, every day and could be found sitting on his front porch, relaxing with his mother.  He was a faithful and dedicated member of...

Cobleskill- E. Jane (Janie) Taylor, 96, formerly of Cobleskill passed away peacefully on Monday, January 11, 2021 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta. Born September 21, 1924 in Cobleskill, NY she was the daughter of Floyd and Susie (VanValkenburg) Christman, in a family of 14 children. Jane graduated from Cobleskill Central School in 1942 and married Foster W. Taylor in 1947.  She worked for Cobleskill Central School District Food Service for many years before she retired in...

Howes Cave- John H. Madl, 70, of Robinson Road, died Saturday, January 9, 2021 at his residence unexpectedly. Born January 15, 1950 in Cobleskill, he was the son of the late Frank and Marjorie (Stanton) Madl. John graduated from the former Cobleskill Central School with the class of 1969.  He joined the United States Army in 1970 and received an honorable discharge in 1972.  John retired from NYS DOT after 38 years of employment.  John was raised on the family farm and has...

Cobleskill- Richard M. Wojciaczyk, 85, of Gloria Rich Rd. died, Thursday, January 7, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born March 25, 1935 in Chicago, IL, he is the son of Frank and Helen (Stwora) Wojciaczyk. Forever cherishing Richard’s memories are his wife of 70 years, Gloria Wojciaczyk, his daughters: Connie Santorelli of Coram NY, and Bernadette (Carl) Bruno of Moriches NY; his son, Thomas Wojciaczyk of Bay Shore NY; his grandchildren: Bryan and Rozanna Bates, Nicholas and...

Cobleskill- Mahlon Gallup, 81, formerly of Cobleskill died Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Capstone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Amsterdam. Born November 4, 1939 in Cobleskill, he was the son of Harold and Hilda (Smith) Gallup. Mahlon was a 1958 graduate of the former Richmondville Central School.  He retired from The Cleaners in Clinton, NY where he operated the presser. Mahlon married Kathy A. Myers on July 10, 1971 and she predeceased him on May 16, 2006.  He was also...

Richmondville- Carolyn A. Moeckel, 72, of Smith Road, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020 unexpectedly at her residence. Born March 11, 1948 in Cobleskill, she was the daughter of John D. and Dorothy (Lott) Sperbeck. .  She will always be an amazing mom and a best friend. We will forever be together.  Survivors include her daughters:  Andrea Moeckel of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands and Christina (Erik) Morlang of Denver, CO and their children, Andrew and Annaliese...