Obituary Listing

Aug 18, 2020

Seward- Louis R. Schnell, 63, of Hill Road, died suddenly on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady.

Born December 18, 1956 in Bronx, NY,  he was the son of the late Virginia (Celentano) Schnell and Arthur Schnell, who survives him.

Louis was the Service Advisor at Lia Honda in Albany.  He enjoyed...

Aug 6, 2020

Cobleskill- Gene A. Cooper, 58 of Bridge St., died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at his residence.

Born February 4, 1962 in Cobleskill he was the son of the late Charles and Velma (Wayman) Cooper.

For the past twenty-seven years, Gene was a cook at the Cobleskill Diner.  In his free time, he enjoyed...

Aug 2, 2020

Seward- Beverly M. Schoonmaker-Fletcher, 72, of West Richmondville Road, died Sunday in the comfort of her own home.

Born December 5, 1947 in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Pearl (Hallock) Schoonmaker.

She retired from Cobleskill Regional Hospital where she was employed as a dietary aide.

Beverly was a...

Aug 2, 2020

Richmondville-Thomas N. Frampton, 76, left us on Sunday, August 2, 2020 to be with the Lord.

He was the fourth son of Howard and Alice (Hall) Frampton born in Babylon, New York on October 16, 1943.  He attended Babylon School and graduated June of 1961.  He then joined the Army and proudly served from 1963 until receiving...

Jul 29, 2020

Cobleskill- Michael A. Cimino-Cary, 69, of State Route 10 died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital.

Born July 19, 1951 in Cobleskill he was the son of the late William D. and Joyce (Slater) Cary, Sr.

A graduate of the former Cobleskill Central School, Michael continued his education at SUNY Cobleskill. ...

Jul 27, 2020

Richmondville- John J. Hanevy died Monday, July 27, at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, where he had been a resident for several years after suffering a stroke. He is survived by his wife, June (Huggins), a son, John Michael, Reston, VA and two daughters, Cynthia Hanevy, Willard of Missouri and Dorine Hanevy of Oswego, NY. He is also...

Jul 21, 2020

Cobleskill- Wayne A. Cooper, Sr., 80, of North Street died Tuesday, July 21, 2020 in the comfort of his home with his loving family at his side.

Born April 28, 1940 in Cobleskill, he was the son of Chauncey and Ethel (Diamond) Cooper.

Wayne retired from Cobleskill Regional Hospital where he was a security officer...

Jul 15, 2020

Tampa- Charlene A. Haviland, 80, formerly of Cobleskill, died Wednesday July 15, 2020 at St. Joseph’s North Hospital in Tampa, FL.

Born, September 14, 1939 in Cobleskill, NY she was the daughter of Ray and Edith (Blanchard) Sperbeck.

Charlene was a member of the West Shore Christian Church.

Charlene graduated from the former...

Jul 13, 2020

Jean C. Mallery, 86, of Cobleskill, New York, passed away on July 13, 2020 at her home.

Jean was born in Silver Creek, New York. She was the daughter of John and Ruth Christy. She graduated Silver Creek High School in 1951and attended SUNY Cortland for her bachelor’s degree. Jean continued her higher education achieving her masters...

Jul 12, 2020

West Nyack- Joseph Michael Cortese, 56, died Sunday, July 12, 2020 in Miami, FL.

He was born January 18, 1964 in Manhattan. Joe was a graduate of Rutgers University and was employed as Director of Hospitality for Ecolab in Manhattan.

Survivors include his wife, Jane (Labuschagne) Cortese, whom he married July 2, 2020; his parents: ...

Jul 12, 2020

Richmondville- Dorothy P. Moot, 85, formerly of Richmondville, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020, at Kingsway Arms Nursing Facility in Schenectady.

Dorothy was born August 3, 1934 in Jefferson, NY and was the daughter of Stanley and Helen (Shaw) Patrick.

In 1955, she married Harrison James Moot, Lt Colonel (Ret) who predeceased her on...

Jul 4, 2020

John Patrick Donohue, 80, of Cobleskill, recently living at Cooperstown Center in Cooperstown, died July 4th, quietly in his sleep.

John was born March 10, 1940, in New York City, son of Patrick and Margaret (Feeney) Donohue.  He served in the Marines from 1957 to 1960.  After the service he had a long career in computer programming...

Jul 4, 2020

East Worcester- Viola Effner, 89, of East Worcester, went to her eternal rest surrounded by her family on July 4, 2020.  Born January 8, 1931 in Maryland, NY, she was the daughter of John and Minnie Stevens of Schenevus.

She was predeceased by her husband in 1984, William Effner, Sr. and a son, Harry Effner in 1976,...

Jun 27, 2020

Cobleskill- John E. Janakis, 82, of Iroquois Drive, died Saturday, June 27, 2020 in the comfort of his home with his loving family at his side.

Born March 20, 1938 in Kingston, NY, he was the son of John and Libby (Sarkies) Janakis.

For forty years John was an Artificial Inseminator Technician for Genex (formerly...

Jun 23, 2020

Cobleskill- Janet C. Coons, 91, died Tuesday June 23, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Born November 13, 1928 in Sidney, NY she was the daughter of Theodore and Esther (McLennan) Clarke.

Janet married her loving husband, Richard Coons, on March 7, 1952, they raised their family and spent many years together in Cobleskill. After...

Jun 20, 2020

Ballston Spa- Merwyn J. McMillan, 92, of Lewis Rd. died Saturday, June 20, 2020 in his home with his family at his side.

Born October 21, 1927 in Cobleskill, he was the son of William J. and Alice (Hayes) McMillan.

Merwyn married Lena Slater on February 26. 1946 and they lived in Cobleskill for many...

Jun 18, 2020

Cobleskill- Solveig Secilie Wilson, 75, of Cobleskill, passed June 18, 2020 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born March 20, 1945 in Durban, South Africa and was the daughter of Petter and Joyce (Greenwood) Sunde.

Solveig married David A. Wilson on July 27, 1980 who survives...

Jun 16, 2020

Richmondville- Umberto Antonio Pagnotta, 86, of Rossman Fly Road, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Little Falls where he had been a resident for the past six months.

Born October 4, 1933 in Italy, he was the son of Francesio and Teresa (Pulitano) Pagnotta.  On December 31, 1953 he immigrated from...

Jun 14, 2020

Cobleskill-Ronald Edward Ruland passed away at the age of 72 on Sunday, June 14, 2020, surrounded by his family and listening to The Who, following a brief battle with cancer.

Ron was born on December 4, 1947 in Cooperstown, NY, to Donald Earl Ruland and Martha Mary Ruland (née Bouchard) of Cobleskill, NY. Following his military service...

Jun 9, 2020

Cobleskill- Stephen Paul Lorence Jr., 20, of Cobleskill died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 in Poestenkill.  Despite the serious health challenges he faced over the last few years with endless love and support from his family and friends, he never gave up. Stevie was a fighter. He never let his pain or worries hide his beautiful, infectious smile or...