Obituary Listing

Virginia M. Terk

Virginia M. Terk

Nov 25, 2022

Cobleskill-Virginia M. Terk, 89, of Cobleskill passed away November 25, 2022 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Born June 12, 1933 in Topeka, KS, she was the daughter of Arthur and Grace (VanDorp) Schoenfeld. She married Harrison Terk on April 5, 1952 in Topeka and moved to Cobleskill in 1954 after living in Savannah while...

Tracy R. Marlow

Tracy R. Marlow

Nov 22, 2022

Warnerville- Tracy R. Marlow, 58, of Warnerville, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 after a sudden medical event. Born March 1, 1964 in Augsburg, Germany, he was the son of the late Carl Marlow and his mother, Victoria Fuerstenau, who survives him. Tracy has lived in this area for many years and most recently was employed as a heavy...

Clara Brooks Holford

Clara Brooks Holford

Nov 21, 2022

Clara B. Holford passed away peacefully on Monday, November 21, 2022. Clara lived in an assisted living center in Oneonta, NY where her sister Sally Bennett still resides. Clara was born September 3, 1928 in Sharon, CT. She was the daughter of Fred R. Brooks Sr. and Frances Becker Brooks. Clara was predeceased by her brother John Brooks; and sisters...

George H. Shannon

George H. Shannon

Nov 16, 2022

Mr. George H. Shannon, 68, of Robert Street, Richmondville, New York died Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at his home. Born on March 12, 1954 in Cambridge, NY, he was the son of Harold William Shannon and Doris Estelle O'Neil Shannon. He was a veteran of the US Army serving from 1975-1978. George was a Plant Utility Manager for SUNY Cobleskill...

John Weingarten

John Weingarten

Nov 12, 2022

Middleburgh- John D. Weingarten, 60, of Lorraine Drive, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 at his residence with his loving family at his side. Born Sept. 11, 1962 in Oakland, NJ, he was the son of Arthur and Dorothy (Butler) Weingarten. John was a mechanical insulator, working for Albany Insulation for many years. He loved motocross with his kids and time...

Barbara J. Cleary

Barbara J. Cleary

Nov 12, 2022

Barbara J. Cleary, 76, of Cobleskill joined her family and friends in heaven on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Born October 17th, 1946 in Flushing Queens NY, she was the daughter of Terence and Alice (Goette) Gillespie Barbara was a graduate of the former Cobleskill Central School and after many years of employment she retired from Sterling Insurance as the Assistant...

Robert L Caywood, Sr.

Robert L Caywood, Sr.

Nov 11, 2022

Cobleskill- Robert L. Caywood, Sr., 96, formerly of Cobleskill, died Friday, November 11, 2022 at Baptist Health Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Scotia where he had been a resident for the past year. Born March 25, 1926 in Binghamton, NY, he was the son of Arthur and Lillian (Schrader) Caywood. Bob was a proud United States Army veteran, serving during...

Marian A. Kolakowski

Marian A. Kolakowski

Nov 10, 2022

Esperance- Marian A. Kolakowski, 79, of Zicha Road, died Thursday at her residence with her brother by her side. Born November 1, 1943 in Glen Cove, NY, she was the daughter of the late Walter J. and Mae (Kalinowski) Lewinski. Marian was a licensed practical nurse and retired from Glen Cove Community Hospital where she worked many years. She moved...

Tim Buchannon

Tim Buchannon

Nov 7, 2022

Mr. Tim Buchannon, 65, of Worms Way, Richmondville, New York died, November 7, 2022 at his home. Born on March 9, 1957 in Wills Point Texas, he was the son of Johnnie V. Hailston Clevland. Tim was a farmer for 40 years. He spent the last 9 years working at Cobleskill Stone Products at 168 Industrial Drive, Howes Cave, NY....

Howard R. Sposato

Howard R. Sposato

Nov 6, 2022

Mr. Howard R. Sposato, 95, of Devenpeck Road, Sprakers, New York died Sunday, November 6, 2022 at his home. Born on August 25, 1927 in Mineola, NY, he was the son of Joseph Sposato and Ruth Eriksen Sposato Howard was a former Dairy Farmer in The Town of Root for 10 years. He was a member of the Carpenters Local...

Wilma Jean Petersen

Wilma Jean Petersen

Nov 3, 2022

Wilma J. Petersen, 93, most recently of Stamford, NY, died Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford. Born on November 2, 1929 in Warnerville, NY, she was the daughter of Melvin Mickle and Marjorie Ottman Mickle. Mrs. Petersen was a hostess for McDonald's in Cobleskill in addition to being a mother and homemaker. She was an active member...

John E. Janakis Jr.

John E. Janakis Jr.

Oct 28, 2022

John E. Janakis, Jr., 62, of Lape Road, Richmondville, passed away in his sleep on Friday, October 28, 2022. Born on June 10, 1960 in Cobleskill, NY, he was the son of John Emanuel Janakis, Sr. and Barbara Jean Haggerty Janakis. He was a graduate of the former Richmondville Central School, Class of 1979 and was a lifetime area resident....

Mark J. Cole

Mark J. Cole

Oct 26, 2022

Mark Cole, 61, of West Main Street, Cobleskill, New York died Tuesday, October 26, 2022 at his home with his loving family at his side. Born on October 18, 1961 in Cobleskill, he was the son of Fred John and Helene Elise (Freiermuth) Cole. Mark was a United States Army veteran, proudly serving his country from 1983 until 1986 when...

Peter William Melera

Peter William Melera

Oct 25, 2022

Peter William Melera Born: February 19, 1942 Died: October 25, 2022 Peter William Melera, called affectionately Peter Willy by his Mom and known as Pete to his friends, passed from this earth on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Barb, his son, Peter Franklin, his daughter by marriage, Pam, and four grandchildren. Peter was born on...

Lewis A. Ward

Lewis A. Ward

Oct 25, 2022

Albany, NY – Lewis Adelbert Ward, 95, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Albany Medical Center, having lived most of his adult life in Cobleskill. Born on September 25, 1927 to Thompson Bertal Ward and Vera (Mesick) Ward of Guilderland, NY, he graduated from Altamont High School in 1946 before enlisting in the Army. Stationed in Korea during...

Edward J. Zuchorski, Jr.

Edward J. Zuchorski, Jr.

Oct 21, 2022

Edward J. Zuchorski Jr., 82, of Van Deusen Drive, died Friday October 21, 2022 in the comfort of his home with loved ones by his side. Born January 26, 1940, in Islip, NY he was the son of the late Edward J. Zuchorski Sr. and Dorothy (Bennett) Zuchorski. Ed was raised on the family farm in Nesconset (Long Island), NY....

Bruce P. Tillapaugh

Bruce P. Tillapaugh

Oct 16, 2022

Bruce P. Tillapaugh, age 71, of Perry, NY passed away unexpectedly Sunday October 16, 2022 at his home. He was born in Cobleskill, New York on June 12, 1951 a son to the late Irving M. and Marjorie A. (Stinover) Tillapaugh. Bruce grew up in the Cobleskill area, and graduated from Cobleskill Central High School, he received his associates degree...

Jacqueline A. Kniskern

Jacqueline A. Kniskern

Oct 5, 2022

Warnerville- Jacqueline A. Kniskern, 76, of Court St., died suddenly on October 5, 2022, at Cobleskill Regional Hospital following a brief decline in health. Born January 4, 1946, in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Donald P. and Josephine I. (Markulics) Mertz. Jackie was a cashier at McDonald’s in Cobleskill for several years prior to retiring. She...

Ernestine J. Crum

Ernestine J. Crum

Oct 4, 2022

Ernestine J. Crum, 98, of Warnerville, NY, gained eternal life on October 4, 2022. She died from complications of Covid Pneumonia. Ernestine was born on July 12, 1924, the daughter of Ernest and Florence (Hine) Benson. She grew up on the seventh-generation family farm on Pond Hill Road in Naugatuck, CT. Her ancestors came from England to Connecticut in the...

Elizabeth H. Hay

Elizabeth H. Hay

Sep 25, 2022

Elizabeth Helen Hay passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at the age of 88. She was born on August 11, 1934 to Louis and Susie Boldizar Szecsi in Florence Township of New Jersey. Betty, as she was lovingly known, is survived by her husband of 65 years, Clifford C. Hay, at home in Cobleskill, her daughter Brenda Hay...