Michelle Renee

Black

Michelle Renee Black, 68, of Settles Mountain Road, Cobleskill, New York, died Friday, November 6, 2026, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, following a 3.5-year cancer battle and kidney failure.

Born on May 14, 1958, in Paterson, NJ, she was the daughter of Donald DePew and Gloria Mann DePew. She was a graduate of Mohawk High School, Class of 1976, and took some college courses for bookkeeping. She had been a resident of the local NY area for the past 28 years, previously residing in East Bridgewater and Randolph, MA and Mahwah, NJ.

From October 1980 through June 1983, Michelle served in the US Navy, obtaining the rank of SN. From 1983 to 1986, she was a mother and homemaker. From 1986 to 1996, she worked for Codman and Shurtleff as their Billing Manager and at Dunkin Donuts, Inc. as their Treasury Loan Manager. And from 1996 until recently, she was the Treasurer for John J. Black, Inc.

On June 10, 1983, in Orlando, FL, Michelle was married to John Joseph Black.

Her parents predeceased her.

Michelle is survived by her husband, John Black; daughter, Theresa and Jared Salisbury Black; her grandson and luv of her life, Elliott; sister, Yvonne and Don Conklin; brother, Don and Bonnie DePew; sister, Tammy DePew; and many others.
A Few of Her Favorite Things:

• She loved her 'Cellar Rats' visiting during the summer months....

• Beading and Sewing

• Hugging on Elliott

• Baking Specialty Cakes

• Laying Pavers - Yes, she laid out our 4,000 sq ft deck around the pool....

• Wet Bar Builder

• Discussing.....

• Having a tomato, cheese, and mayo sandwich with tomatoes from our garden...

• Watching TV.....

A celebration of life will be held in the spring, around her birthday, where the family will honor her wishes, scattering her cremated remains.