Obituary Listing

Jan 19, 2021

Summit- William Kovac, Sr., 92, of Bear Gulch Rd., died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home in Stamford in the company of his loving wife.

Born November 4, 1928 in Wilkes Barre, PA, he was the son of William Sr. and Sophie (Onofrey) Kovac.

Bill was a United States Army veteran, proudly...

Jan 16, 2021

Formerly of Cobleskill, Muriel J. Holmes passed away peacefully with family at her side January 16, 2021 at St. Johnsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in St. Johnsville NY where she had been a resident since May of 2012.

Born September 11, 1924 in Hartford, CT she was the daughter of Ora and Mary (Wutsch) Kniskern.

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Jan 14, 2021

Seward- Gary M. Pangman, 70, died unexpectedly, Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his home.

Born March 8, 1950 in Schenectady NY, he was the son of Donald K. and Mary (Haver) Pangman.

Gary joined in the United States Marine Corp in 1969 during the Vietnam War until he was honorably discharged in 1975.  He held...

Jan 14, 2021

Cobleskill- Arthur “Art” L. Fulton, Jr., 56, formerly of West Main Street, passed away at his residence due to COVID-19 complications.

He was born in Cobleskill on December 21, 1964 and was the son of Arthur L., Sr. and Virginia (Merrill) Fulton.

Art was known by many and loved by all who had the pleasure...

Jan 11, 2021

Cobleskill- E. Jane (Janie) Taylor, 96, formerly of Cobleskill passed away peacefully on Monday, January 11, 2021 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta.

Born September 21, 1924 in Cobleskill, NY she was the daughter of Floyd and Susie (VanValkenburg) Christman, in a family of 14 children.

Jane graduated from Cobleskill Central School in 1942...

Jan 9, 2021

Howes Cave- John H. Madl, 70, of Robinson Road, died Saturday, January 9, 2021 at his residence unexpectedly.

Born January 15, 1950 in Cobleskill, he was the son of the late Frank and Marjorie (Stanton) Madl.

John graduated from the former Cobleskill Central School with the class of 1969.  He joined the United States Army...

Jan 7, 2021

Cobleskill- Richard M. Wojciaczyk, 85, of Gloria Rich Rd. died, Thursday, January 7, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

Born March 25, 1935 in Chicago, IL, he is the son of Frank and Helen (Stwora) Wojciaczyk.

Forever cherishing Richard’s memories are his wife of 70 years, Gloria Wojciaczyk, his daughters: Connie Santorelli of Coram NY,...

Jan 7, 2021

Cobleskill- Mahlon Gallup, 81, formerly of Cobleskill died Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Capstone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Amsterdam.

Born November 4, 1939 in Cobleskill, he was the son of Harold and Hilda (Smith) Gallup.

Mahlon was a 1958 graduate of the former Richmondville Central School.  He retired from The Cleaners in Clinton, NY...

Dec 30, 2020

Richmondville- Carolyn A. Moeckel, 72, of Smith Road, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020 unexpectedly at her residence.

Born March 11, 1948 in Cobleskill, she was the daughter of John D. and Dorothy (Lott) Sperbeck. .

She will always be an amazing mom and a best friend. We will forever be together.

Survivors include her...

Dec 17, 2020

Cobleskill- Terry L. Scott, 71, passed away after a long illness on December 17, 2020 at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.

Terry was born on March 3, 1949 in Ilion, NY, where he was raised as well.  He was the son of the late Donald E. Scott and Mabel B. Ford Scott Lindsey and stepfather Richard...

Dec 13, 2020

Richmondville- Richard "Dick" T. Robarge, 90, formerly of Richmondville, died Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Palatine Nursing Home with his family at his side.

Born May 4, 1930 in Amsterdam, NY, he was the son of the late Wendle and Emma (Spawn) Robarge.

Dick was a proud veteran, serving in the US Army from 1951...

Dec 13, 2020

Cobleskill- Walter “Pete” Martin, 73, of Cobleskill, died Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Evergreen Commons Rehabilitation Center in East Greenbush where he was a patient for only a few days.  Born August 16, 1947 in Albany, he was the son of the late Walter O. and Virginia (Blodgett) Martin.

His business career began at General Electric, then...

Dec 2, 2020

Richmondville- Gregory M. Thomas, 66, formerly of Richmondville, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the St. Johnsville Nursing and Rehab Center where he had been a resident for the last two years. His long battle and struggles with Parkinson’s Disease are finally over.

Greg was born August 18, 1954 in Stamford, CT and grew up...

Dec 2, 2020

Richmondville- Roger I. King, Jr. also known as “Bussy”, 69, of Lincoln Park Lane, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at his residence.

Born August 12, 1951 in Cobleskill, he was the son of the late Roger I. and Marion (Terpenning) King, Sr.

Roger was a 1969 graduate of the former Cobleskill Central School.  He...

Dec 1, 2020

Cobleskill- Joseph A. Falzarano, 65, of Elm St., died Tuesday, December 1, 2020 following a brief illness.

Born on February 12th, 1955 in Cobleskill to Louie and Cora (Hallenbeck) Falzarano, Joe was the youngest of 3 children. He graduated from the former Cobleskill Central School in 1973 and joined his father’s family plumbing and heating business alongside...

Nov 27, 2020

Michelle T. Davenport, 51, of West Main St., died unexpectedly on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital.

Born on November 27, 1969 she was the daughter of George and Barbara (Beck) Allen.

Michelle graduated from Richmondville Central School in 1988 and was a volunteer for the Richmondville Volunteer Emergency Squad where she helped...

Nov 26, 2020

Cobleskill- Raymond H. Sellick Sr., 86, died Thursday, November 26, 2020 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born November 14, 1934 in Esperance, NY, he was the son of Harry J. and Mildred (Williams) Sellick.

Ray joined the United States Army in 1954 and served his country for two years...

Nov 18, 2020

Richmondville- H. Lee Thurber, Jr., 78, of Brooker Hollow Rd., died Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in the comfort of his home with his family at his side.

Born March 4, 1942 in Cobleskill, he was the son of the late Herbert L. and Ruth (Johns) Thurber.

Lee was a dairy farmer for most of his...

Nov 8, 2020

Cobleskill- Jane Crapser, 88, entered eternal rest on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, NY.

Daughter of the late LeRoy and Julia Myers, she was born on August 31, 1932 in Cobleskill, NY.

Jane was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker.  In her early years after graduating from the former Cobleskill Central School,...

Nov 7, 2020

Richmondville- George Melvin Bender (Mickie) passed away on November 7, 2020 after a long illness surrounded by loved ones.

George was born May 19, 1941 on Sunny Side Hill to Henry Bender and Helen Oliver Bender.  He was 1 of 10 children.

George is survived by his wife, Gail (Dobson) Bender of 55 1/2 years;...