Obituary Listing

Jan 25, 2022

William P. Stukey, 68, of Esperance Road, died Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Bassett Medical Center following a brief illness.

He was born in San Diego, CA on July 20, 1953, and was the son of Freal and Marie A. (Congdon) Stukey.  For many years Bill was the designer for homes sold by Bill Lake Homes of...

Jan 16, 2022

Cobleskill- Mary Ann Mallia, 90, formerly of Madison Ave., died Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center where she has been a resident for the past few years.

Born September 29, 1931, she was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Kane) Johnson. Mary was a graduate of the former St. Columba Catholic School in Schenectady,...

Jan 6, 2022

Summit- John J. Hviid, 76, of Davis Road, died Thursday, January 6, 2022 at his home while in the loving care of his family.

Born July 25, 1945, in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Arne Hviid and Dorothy (Reusman) Erland.

John was a United States Air Force veteran, serving overseas during the...

Jan 5, 2022

Reston, VA-John Michael Hanevy died Wednesday, January, 5, 2022, at his home in Reston, Virginia. He is survived by his sisters, Dorine Ann Hanevy of Oswego, New York, and Cynthia June Hanevy of Willard, Missouri. He is also survived by his niece, Jessica Ann Barnard, of Livermore, California, and his nephews, James Robert Barnard and Drew Michael Barnard, of Grinnell,...

Jan 3, 2022

Cobleskill-Doris E. Van Natten, 86, of Elm St. died Monday, January 3, 2022, at St. Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing where she had been a resident for the past four years.

Born April 20, 1935, in Amsterdam, NY, she was the daughter of Harold and Harriet (Wood) Coager.

Doris retired from the NYS Civil Service Department...

Dec 29, 2021

Carlisle- Edith M. Schroer, 84, of Beckers Corners Road, died Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Palatine Nursing Home where she had been a resident for the past three years.

Born July 22, 1937, in Cobleskill, she was the daughter of the late Ellsworth and Ina (Eldredge) Lambert.

Edie was a graduate of the Sharon Springs...

Dec 26, 2021

Warnerville- Donald C. Phelan, 82, of West Fulton Road, died peacefully in the comfort of his home on Sunday, December 26, 2021.

Born February 16, 1939, in Cobleskill, he was the son of the late Charles and Esther (Tingue) Phelan.

A lifetime area resident, Don graduated from the former Cobleskill Central School and became a...

Dec 20, 2021

Richmondville- Wayne G. Collins, 63, of State Route 7, finished his fight on Monday, December 20, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. For the past 2 years, he gave a valiant battle to overcome his cancer.

Born October 3, 1958, in Cobleskill, he was the son of the late Elmer D. and Ruth E. (Bogardus) Collins, Jr....

Dec 19, 2021

Burnside- Gloria Grace McMaster, born in Brooklyn July 1, 1925, peacefully “went home for Christmas” on December 19, 2021, with her family at home.

She was married to the love of her life, Mac, in 1950 and had a wonderful full life of love, family, traveling and career.  She was a graduate of the Drake Business School...

Dec 19, 2021

Cobleskill- Margaret Becker, 91, of State Route 10, died Sunday, December 19, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born November 23, 1930, in the hamlet of Patria, she was the daughter of Anton and Elinor (Stanton) Nirschl.

Margaret was a 1949 graduate of Sharon Springs Central School.  Margaret served as Postmaster from 1972...

Dec 18, 2021

Alyce Ruth Hewitt Mickel died peacefully in her sleep on December 18, 2021 at her home in Front Royal, Virginia.  She was 95, and ready to join her husband Robert E. Mickel, son Mark Hewitt Mickel, and a host of other friends and family that have preceded her on this new journey.

Alyce was born in East...

Dec 17, 2021

Seward- Margaret I. Merwin, 80, of Gardnersville Road, went to her eternal peace on Friday, December 17, 2021, at Cobleskill Regional Hospital.

Born January 3, 1941, in Hobart, she was the daughter of Orville and Anna (Govern) Place.

Peggy graduated from South Hobart School and married her soul mate, Howard F. Merwin, on November 1,...

Dec 17, 2021

Howes Cave- Georgina “Gina” M. Proctor, 56, of Shady Tree Lane, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 17, 2021, surrounded by her loving family after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Born February 3, 1965, in Cobleskill, she is the daughter of George and Lola (Holmes) Fletcher of Sharon Springs, NY.

Gina was...

Dec 13, 2021

Richmondville- Carl. D. McDonald, 93, died Monday, December 13, 2021, at St. Johnsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where he had been a resident for the past year.

Born June 30, 1928, in Richmondville, he was the son of Ronald and Dorothy (Brooker) McDonald. He graduated from Richmondville Central School in June 1946, a member of the first...

Dec 8, 2021

Cobleskill- David M. Lawyer, 53, of East Main St. died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, while at work.

Born May 18, 1968, he was the son of the late Robert Lawyer and Esther (Croston) Woodbeck.

Dave graduated from Schoharie Central School and at the youthful age of fifteen he joined the Explorers Club at...

Nov 25, 2021

Leo Siemion Jr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on   November 25, 2021.  He was born in Flushing, Queens, NY on July 11, 1948.  His parents were Leo Siemion & Joan Stager.  His childhood home was in Bohemia, NY.   Leo attended St. John Nepomucene Grade School and graduated from Connetquot High School in 1967....

Nov 23, 2021

Cobleskill- Michael J. Roth, 62, of Division St., died Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Schenectady Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Born May 27, 1959, in Queens, NY, he was the son of Joseph C. and Margaret R. (Messina) Roth.

Mike moved to Schoharie County over 30 years ago and built his own cabin in Summit....

Nov 9, 2021

Richmondville - Paul R. Kniskern, 76, of Court Street, Richmondville, died Tuesday, November 9, 2021, peacefully at home.

Paul was born October 5, 1945, in the village of Cobleskill, the son of Leon and Jennie (Proctor) Kniskern.

He was a graduate of Cobleskill Central School and a lifelong area resident. He was a Jack of...

Nov 7, 2021

Seward – Jeffery Blood, 74, formerly of West Groton, MA, died Sunday, November 7, 2021, surrounded by his family at home after a long and brave battle with cancer.

Born May 20, 1947, in Groton, MA, he was the son of the late Elliot and Doris (Lindall) Blood.

Jeff lived in West Groton, MA until...

Nov 5, 2021

Richmondville- Lorraine Brower, 72, formerly of Richmondville, died Friday, November 5, 2021, at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck following a brief illness.

Born October 31, 1949, in New Rochelle, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Dell Robbins) Care.

Lorraine lived in New Rochelle and Greensboro, NC before moving to Richmondville in...