All Obituaries

Cobleskill- Robert L. Brumaghim, 85, of Winegard Road, died Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital following a brief illness. Born June 10, 1933 in Hyndsville, he was the son of Stuart L. and Norma (Steenburgh) Brumaghim. Robert was a 1951 graduate of the former Cobleskill Central School.  A truck driver for most of his life, Bob retired from the Town of Cobleskill where he also operated trucks. In his leisure, Bob enjoyed wood working, craft shows, watching and...

Richmondville- Robert S. Sossei, 68, of Winters Drive, succumbed to his lung disease with his wife of 33 years at his side on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Born December 12, 1950, he was the son of late Richard Sossei and Abigail Lemm Schumaker.  Bob retired as manager from Grand Union, after working at several of their stores.  Most recently he was a supervisor for Surewinner Foods of Saco, Maine. He enjoyed spending time with family and his...

Dorloo- Gordon E. Runkle, 88, formerly of Dorloo and Esperance, died Sunday, May 13, 2019, after a brief illness in Silsbee, TX. Born May 12, 1931 in Carlisle, he was the son of Herbert C. and Marian (Glennon) Runkle. Gordon graduated from the former Cobleskill Central School, class of 1949 and a 1951 graduate of SUNY-Morrisville. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving his country from 1952 until receiving an honorable discharge in 1955. Gordon...

Carlisle- Raymond D. Manchester, 74, of Snyder Rd. in Carlisle, died Friday, May 10, 2019 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Ray was born August 7, 1944 in White Plains, NY and was the son of Alvin and Veronica (O’Shea) Manchester. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Geraldine (Geri) Manchester, whom he married on January 13, 1989, and his niece, Rebecca Bartrow and great- niece, Jewel Brown, both of Carmel, NY. Ray loved nature, building bird houses and keeping them...

Middleburgh – Harold Cohen 59, of 195 Grove Street passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 6, 2019 at his ARC MIRA home. Harold was born on August 31, 1959 in Manhattan NY and was the son of the late David and Pearl (Schine) Cohen. He lived in Bayside, Queens with his parents and sisters Karin and Arleen.  He was a delightful, mischievous and funny youngster who made friends with everyone he met.  Harold became close with several neighbors while growing up who provided him...

Richmondville- Richard G. Butler, 89, of Trout Haven Road, died Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Born June 10, 1929 in Oneonta, he was the son of the late Glen and Florence (Eckerson) Butler.  Richard was a 1948 graduate of Sharon Springs High School. Richard was a United States Air Force veteran, proudly serving his country from 1955 until receiving an honorable discharge in 1958.  While in the service he maintained two-way radio equipment,...

Sprakers- Kelly S. Reichenberger, 50, of Lynk St., died Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at her residence following many years of medical complications. Born December 1, 1968 in Stamford, NY, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Wilsey and Mildred (Merwin) Accardi. Family was precious to her and she loved taking care of her granddaughter, Phoenix. Kelly enjoyed gardening and motorcycling. On July 10, 1992 she married Jurgen Reichenberger, who survives her along with her two daughters:...

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...

Former Cobleskill resident, Ada Malette, passed peacefully on February 9, 2019 at St. Luke's Health Services in Oswego, NY.  While living in Cobleskill, Ada was an active member of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary and taught Sunday School at the United Methodist Church with her husband, John Malette.  She had been employed at Lew Wilson Insurance.  Ada and her husband enjoyed running the Walk Away Sundae booth at the Cobleskill Sunshine Fair. Ada was predeceased...

Richmondville- Janice E. Scott, 77, of Smith Road, died Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Born June 3, 1941 in the family home in West Richmondville, she was the daughter of Catharine (Miller) and Walter C. Lott, Sr. A lifelong area resident, Janice graduated from the former Richmondville Central School.  She held various jobs in her adulthood, but that which was most meaningful  was owning the Boulevard Inn in Canajoharie and being an operator at...