Obituary Listing

Toria Righi

Toria Righi

Jan 2, 2026

It is with deepest sadness that we share the passing of our sister, Toria Ann Righi. She passed away peacefully in Cooperstown Bassett Hospital on January 2, 2026, after a year's bout with illness. Toria was a lifelong Cobleskill resident who loved her life in the town she was born in and it's small-town coziness. She was predeceased by her...

Sandra Howland

Sandra Howland

Dec 31, 2025

Sandra Howland, 77, of Cobleskill, New York died Wednesday, December 31, 2025.Born on March 19, 1948, in Oneonta, NY, she was the daughter of Everett Westcott an Margaret Bender Westcott. She graduated from Franklin Central School, Class of 1966.She was the manager of numerous convenience stores in Cobleskill.Sandra had been a resident of Cobleskill since 2007, previously residing in Franklin,...

Karen Carman

Karen Carman

Dec 28, 2025

Karen Sue Carman, 70, was born October 21, 1955. She entered eternal rest in the early morning hours on December 28, 2025. Karen was born into the continuously growing family of Charolette Elizabeth (Rorick) Carman and William McCall Carman, Sr. She had three older brothers, three younger brothers, and one younger sister.Karen was born with Down Syndrome, which limited her...

Evelyn Falsarella

Evelyn Falsarella

Dec 28, 2025

Evelyn J. (Monton) Falsarella, 90, of Mickle Road, Sprakers, New York died Sunday, December 28, 2025.Born and raised in Bergen County, NJ, she was the daughter of Joseph A. and Evelyn Marie (Schrieks) Monton. She attended St. Leo's Grammer School in East Paterson, NJ, graduated from St. Joseph's High School in Paterson, NJ, and attended Bergen Community College in Paramus,...

Kenneth Olcott

Kenneth Olcott

Dec 26, 2025

Kenneth W. Olcott, 94, passed away on December 26, 2025. Born May 15,1931, the son of Wayne and Theresa (Mann) Olcott, Ken grew up on the family farm in Fabius, NY, where he graduated from high school in 1948.

Kenneth earned Bachelor of Science and Master's Degrees in Agricultural Education from Cornell University. He worked on the family farm before...

Elizabeth Patterson

Elizabeth Patterson

Dec 26, 2025

Elizabeth A. Patterson, 83, of Little York Road, Cobleskill, New York died Friday, December 26, 2025, at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.Born on August 21, 1942, in Cobleskill, NY, she was the daughter of Wanda (Smith) Myers. She was a graduate of Richmondville Central School, Class of 1960. She was a lifelong resident of the local area. She grew up in...

Mary Murray

Mary Murray

Dec 15, 2025

Mary Agnes (Murray) Murray, 96, of Watervliet, NY (formerly of Cobleskill, NY) passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn after a long illness with her loving family at her side.

Mary was born on November 27, 1929 to the late Agnes (Connelly) and Richard J. Murray Sr. in Schenectady, NY. She was predeceased by...

Justine Navilio

Justine Navilio

Dec 12, 2025

Justine Navilio, age 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a short illness on December 12, 2025.

Justine was predeceased by her beloved husband, John, the love of her life. They shared a devoted marriage of 63 years, building a life rooted in love, faith, and family. Together they raised four children: Janet (Peter) Kuchta, John (Cathie)...

Ronald C. Proctor, Sr.

Ronald C. Proctor, Sr.

Dec 7, 2025

Ronald C Proctor Sr, 66, of Richmondville, NY, passed peacefully at home on Sunday, December 7th, 2025, with his loving family and friends surrounding him.He was born on December 16th, 1958, as one of the smallest twins born at the Cobleskill Hospital. He was crowned the "king of babies" that year. He was the son of Ray Proctor Jr and...

Alice Van Buren

Alice Van Buren

Dec 4, 2025

Alice A. Van Buren, 92, of Route 20, Cobleskill, New York died Thursday, December 4, 2025, at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam, following a long illness.Born on August 27, 1933, in Cobleskill, NY, she was the daughter of Floyd Hotaling and Dorothy Shafer Hotaling. She was a graduate of Cobleskill High School and was a lifelong resident of the...

Richard Veith

Richard Veith

Dec 2, 2025

Richard V. (Dick) Veith passed from this mortal life on December 2, 2025, at the age of 91 years and 1 day.

Dick was born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on December 1, 1934, to Oscar V. and Bertha (Moseman) Lewis. For the next 30 years Dick and his family would split time between Ft. Lauderdale in the winters and New York's...

Gary Ball Jr.

Gary Ball Jr.

Nov 25, 2025

Gary Fredrick Ball Jr., 59, of Cobleskill, passed away unexpectedly November 25th, 2025, at his home. Throughout his life, Gary touched the lives of many with his presence and left an enduring impact on all who knew him.

Born on October 2, 1966, in Cobleskill, he was the son of Gary Norman Ball and Beverly Mae Terrell (Ball). He was...

Adrian Granucci

Adrian Granucci

Nov 16, 2025

Adrian Granucci, 50, of Franzen Road, Richmondville, New York died unexpectedly Sunday, November 16, 2025.

Born on September 13, 1975, in New Haven, CT, he was the son of Ralph Granucci and Jo-ann Soules. He had been a resident of the Richmondville area for the past 19 years, previously residing in Connecticut.

He was a veteran of the US Army...

Douglas Foland

Douglas Foland

Nov 12, 2025

Douglas I. Foland, 71, of State Route 145, Schoharie, New York died Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Cobleskill Regional Hospital.

Born on September 12, 1954, in Cobleskill, NY, he was the son of William Henry Foland and Myrtle E. Rowlison Foland. He attended Cobleskill schools and was a lifelong resident of Schoharie County.

Douglas was a highly regarded, self-employed landscaper and handyman....

Arnold English

Arnold English

Nov 7, 2025

Arnold Louis English, 92, of Ploss Road, Richmondville left this world to be reunited with the love of his life, Margret in Heaven on Friday, November 7, 2025.

Arnie was born on September 4th, 1933, in Cobleskill to Clayton & Lena (Radliff) English and was a lifelong Schoharie County resident.

Arnie was a graduate of the former Richmondville Central School. He received...

George Robert Ray

George Robert Ray

Nov 3, 2025

George Ray was born in Cobleskill, New York on April 17th, 1952, to the late Harold Ray and Edna (Slater) Gorslin. He passed away November 3rd 2025, at Albany Medical Center.

George was a long-time member of the Cobleskill Fire Department. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved camping and fishing.

He is survived by the love of...

Fern Kovac

Fern Kovac

Oct 31, 2025

Fern M. Kovac, 85, of Bear Gulch Road, Summit, New York, died at her home peacefully, with a beautiful view of the lake, on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Born on March 6, 1940, in Glen Cove, NY, she was the daughter of Dwight L. Seaton and Lillian M. Ferns Seaton. She had been a resident of Summit, since 1953, spending...

Roger Jones

Roger Jones

Oct 29, 2025

Roger W. Jones, 82, of Engleville Road, Sharon Springs, New York died Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family and dedicated caregivers.

Born on January 25, 1943 in Utica, NY, he was the son of William Sam Jones and Mildred T. Fovel Jones. He was a graduate of Ilion High School, where he was active in football and...

Frances Van Deusen

Frances Van Deusen

Oct 28, 2025

Frances M. Van Deusen, 98, of State Route 10, Cobleskill, New York died Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Robinson Terrace in Stamford.

Born on June 28, 1927, in Cobleskill, NY, she was the daughter of William Proctor and Mary Parslow Proctor. She was a lifelong resident of the Cobleskill area.

Frances was a cafeteria aid at Lark Street School for...

Donna Moore

Donna Moore

Oct 23, 2025

Donna Moore, 84, of State Highway 7, Richmondville, New York died Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Albany Medical Center.

As a young girl, Donna had worked in local dress and glove factories as a seamstress. She was later the accountant for the family concrete business. She enrolled in business classes to further her career at SUNY Cobleskill, where she retired after 25 years. 

Donna...