Obituary Listing

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...

May 24, 2020

Sprakers- Louis J. Bellinger Sr., 90, died on Sunday May 24, 2020 at the Palatine Nursing Home, one month shy of his 91st birthday.

Born June 24, 1929 in Cobleskill, he was the son of Louis A. and Thelma (Brown) Bellinger, who both predeceased him.

Lou served in the United States Airforce from 1947 to...

May 17, 2020

On May 17, 2020 Frederick J. Dyer fought his last battle.  He was a father of four, a husband, son, brother, friend and soldier.  A proud member of the United States Marine Corps, Fred served his country in Vietnam from 1967- 1971.  He was awarded eight medals in recognition of his dedication, achievements and service.

Rick loved...

May 14, 2020

Cobleskill- Doris Sells, 95, formerly of Cobleskill, died Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Palatine Nursing Home in Palatine Bridge where she had resided the past several years.

Born March 31, 1925 in Charlotte, NC, she was the daughter of Jesse J. and Agnes (Summers) Rushing.

Doris resided in Rotterdam and in the 1960’s moved to...

May 12, 2020

Cobleskill- Keith W. Pierce, 58, of Hallenbeck Road, died Tuesday, May 12, 2020 after a courageous fight with cancer.

Born on June 21, 1961 in Cobleskill, he has been a lifelong area resident and graduated from the former Cobleskill Central School.  As a young adult he enjoyed working at Romain’s Service Station. Keith later worked as a...

May 12, 2020

Cobleskill- Frances (Rickard) Putnam, 89, passed away on May 12, 2020 at her home outside of Cobleskill.

Fran was born December 4, 1930 in the Lawyersville area to Floyd and Vera (Hallenbeck) Rickard.  She married Victor B. Putnam in 1950 and together they raised four children – Victor E. Putnam, Stephen Putnam, Andre’ Putnam and Penny Young,...

May 8, 2020

Cobleskill- Shirley Jean Swint, 58, of Cobleskill died May 8, 2020 at home.

Born in Albany on May 25, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Shirley (Quackenbush) Stevens.

Shirley was a homemaker and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also loved to play games with her family like...

May 8, 2020

Richmondville- Irene Veselitza, 89, of Boughton Road died May 8, 2020 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital.

Born August 30, 1930, she was the daughter of Clarence and Catherine (Mueller) O’Leary.

Irene was a hard-working woman who owned and operated the Brookside Hotel in Richmondville in the 1970’s. After leaving the Brookside Hotel she worked for the...

May 7, 2020

Cobleskill- Florence A. Roach, of Cobleskill, passed away on May 7, 2020 at the Palatine Nursing Home in Palatine Bridge, NY after a short illness in the loving arms of her family. She was 95.

She was born in Miners Mills, PA, on August 8, 1924 to Frank and Cecelia (Mihelick) Lipar.

Florence graduated from...

May 2, 2020

Cobleskill- Herta Mary Vrooman, 82, of Pine Street, Cobleskill died Saturday, May 2, 2020 while in the care of her Schoharie ARC family where she had resided for many years.

Born November 15, 1937 in Sharon Springs, she was the daughter of the late Herbert L. and Rosemary (Rafferty) Vrooman, Sr.

Herta Mary was non-verbal...