Obituary Listing

Feb 7, 2021

Richmondville-Hildur (Gert) Gertrude Nicolai Shields, 92, passed peacefully on Sunday, February 7, 2021 with her loving family at her side.  She was born August 24,1928, Jersey City, NJ to Anton and Hildur (Johnson) Nicolai.

Gert attended Lincoln High School, Jersey City. As a teenager she trained as a switchboard operator in Jersey City apartment buildings and was...

Feb 4, 2021

Richmondville- Bruce Jones, 69, of Lape Road, died Thursday, February 4, 2021 at his home in the loving care of his family.

Born March 5, 1951 in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Windsor and Flossie (Bell) Jones.

Bruce had been a maintenance worker for St. Johnsville Housing Authority for the past 6...

Feb 3, 2021

Schenectady- Michael Almy, 56, of Front Street, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at his residence.

Born November 3, 1964 in Smithtown, Long Island, he was the son of Carl Barefoot and Linda (Furstman) Almy.  Mike was raised and predeceased by his stepfather, Willard Almy, Jr.

A high school graduate, Mike was a self-employed...

Jan 28, 2021

Seward- Gary R. Ullman, 73, of Kings Lane, died Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Albany Medical Center following an unexpected medical event on Monday.

Born March 16, 1947 in Cooperstown, he was the son of Robert S. and Elizabeth (Empie) Ullman.

Gary was a United States Marine Corp veteran, proudly serving our country from 1965...

Jan 27, 2021

Cobleskill – Dora “June” Biggs, 81, of Settles Mountain Road, died Wednesday January 27 in the comfort of her own home with her loving family by her side.

June was born on March 3, 1939 in Lyndhurst, NJ and was the daughter of Hugho and Olga (Jennie) Buchel. She is predeceased by her brothers; Joe and Kenneth Buchel.

Jan 26, 2021

Sharon- Larry E. Hyatt, Jr., 60, of Church Street, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at his residence.

Born May 2, 1960 in Belvidere, IL, he was the son of the late Larry E., Sr., and Marie (Ostlind) Hyatt.

Larry was a graduate of the former Richmondville Central School and enlisted in the United...

Jan 25, 2021

Warnerville- Catherine L. Orth, 83, of Greenbush Road died Monday, January 25, 2021 at her residence with her loving family at her side.

Born December 12, 1937 in Cobleskill, she was the daughter of the late Charles Sr. and Lela (Tator) Terpening. She was a graduate of the former Cobleskill Central School and was a Customer Service...

Jan 20, 2021

Cobleskill-Amy Ruth Nissen, 94, passed away on January 20, 2021, at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center from complications of Alzheimer’s disease.

Amy was born in the Bronx on December 1, 1926, to Gustav Neels and Matilda (Hittorff) Neels, but the family moved to Kent, Connecticut when she was young.  She graduated from Housatonic Valley Regional High...

Jan 20, 2021

Charleston- Merrill “Jim” J. Wojcik III, 58, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam with his family by his side and is now home with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Born March 21, 1962, in Plattsburgh, NY, he was the son of Merrill J. II and Sylvia M. (Bowdish) Wojcik.

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...