Obituary Listing

Aug 8, 2019

Cobleskill- Margaret L. Karker, age 77, of Cobleskill, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital with her loving family by her side.

She was born on November 2, 1941 in Carlisle, a daughter of the late Merton D. and Margaret L. (Ottman) Karker.

Margaret was a graduate of Cobleskill schools and...

Aug 6, 2019

Cobleskill- Stanley J. Rahmas, 42, formerly of Cobleskill, and lately of Albany, died Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Born January 8, 1977 in Cobleskill and is the son of Stanley and Janet (Basso) Rahmas.

He was a 1995 graduate of the former Cobleskill Central School and later...

Jul 29, 2019

Cobleskill- Charles Collins Jr., 90, of Flintlock Way, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019, peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born August 10, 1928 in Conesville, NY, he was the son of the late Charles and Ivalene (Maybie) Collins Sr. Upon graduation, Charles worked as a laborer for the Town Of Cobleskill Highway Department. Earlier...

Jul 29, 2019

Fuquay-Varina N.C.- Arthur J. VanNatten, age 71, passed away on July 29, 2019.

A memorial service will be conducted on Thursday August 15, 2019 at 6:30 P.M. with visitation prior to the service from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Mereness-Putnam Funeral Home 171 Elm Street, Cobleskill. A funeral service was held at Wake Chapel Christian Church,...

Jul 24, 2019

Cobleskill- James J. Bopp, 85, of Cobleskill, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home in Stamford, NY. Born August 12, 1933 in Yonkers, NY, he was the son of the late Edward and Helen (Walden) Bopp. James was raised in the New York City area, where he worked as a painter for the...

Jul 14, 2019

Warnerville- Pauline Campbell Huse, 93, of Karker Road, died Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Beebe Hospital in Lewes, DE following a brief illness.

Born February 18, 1926 in Oto, IA, she was the daughter of Samuel Wesley and Marie Irene (Grafford) Campbell.

Known as Cam by most people, she graduated from University of Iowa with...

Jul 14, 2019

Cobleskill- Richard C. Hamm, 86, formerly of Cobleskill, died on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at his home in Ocala, FL with his daughter and friend, Susan Kennedy Riquier, at his side.

Born November 23, 1932 in Cobleskill, he was the son of Kenneth and Elizabeth (Radliff) Hamm.

Dick graduated from the former Cobleskill Central School...

Jul 14, 2019

Cobleskill - William J. Pope, 89, of Cobleskill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Palatine Nursing Home. He was born on October 4, 1929 in Bronx, NY and was the son of the late William J. and Sarah (Feldman) Pope and brother to Mabel (Joe) Soro and Caroline (Joe) Cruz. William...

Jul 2, 2019

Cobleskill- R. Carsten Sibbern, 84, of Cobleskill, quietly and peacefully entered into the arms of God, on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, leaving this life and those he so loved.

The only child of Rudolph Sibbern and Helen (Lynch) Sibbern was born April 9, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY.  Carsten was raised in Packanack Lake, NJ.  He graduated first...

Jun 27, 2019

Cobleskill- Duane D. Barton, 83, of Canterbury Drive, passed away on June 27, 2019 surrounded by his family.

Born October 29, 1935 in Esperance to Imer and Madelyn (Rockwell) Barton, family and community were the foundation of his life.  Through his love and support, his legacy will live on in every life he touched.

Duane...

Jun 27, 2019

Cobleskill- Jean Mayne Greene passed into eternal life on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at the Palatine Nursing Home.

Her Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, at Early Woodlands, 111 Woodland Drive, Cobleskill, NY. Rev. Richard Bean will officiate.

All of her many friends are invited to participate.

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Jun 25, 2019

Amsterdam- Michael S. Travis, 29, of Dewitt St., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday June 25, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born on May 30, 1990, in Memphis, TN, he is the son of Newton Travis and Joyce Jackson. Michael had many hobbies which included rollerblading, and spending time with his children. He also loved being outdoors fishing and working...

Jun 23, 2019

Cobleskill- Edward M. Elsensohn, 73, of Lafayette Circle, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at his summer camp following a remarkable day on the lake with family and friends.

Born February 6, 1946 in Rochester, he was the son of Edward M. and Jean (DeLeo) Elsensohn Sr.

Edward was a graduate of West High...

Jun 21, 2019

Cobleskill- Cynthia Joy Shuart, 62, of State Route 7, died Friday, June 21, 2019 in the comfort of her home.

Born May 19, 1957, Cindy was the daughter of Joseph M. and Grace (Huff) Grasso.  She was a 1975 graduate of the former Cobleskill Central School.

Cindy’s career was with State Farm Insurance Company in...

Jun 5, 2019

Cobleskill- Robert L. Brumaghim, 85, of Winegard Road, died Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital following a brief illness.

Born June 10, 1933 in Hyndsville, he was the son of Stuart L. and Norma (Steenburgh) Brumaghim.

Robert was a 1951 graduate of the former Cobleskill Central School.  A truck driver for most of...

Jun 4, 2019

Richmondville- Robert S. Sossei, 68, of Winters Drive, succumbed to his lung disease with his wife of 33 years at his side on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.

Born December 12, 1950, he was the son of late Richard Sossei and Abigail Lemm Schumaker.  Bob retired as manager from Grand Union, after...

May 13, 2019

Dorloo- Gordon E. Runkle, 88, formerly of Dorloo and Esperance, died Sunday, May 13, 2019, after a brief illness in Silsbee, TX.

Born May 12, 1931 in Carlisle, he was the son of Herbert C. and Marian (Glennon) Runkle.

Gordon graduated from the former Cobleskill Central School, class of 1949 and a 1951 graduate of...

May 10, 2019

Carlisle- Raymond D. Manchester, 74, of Snyder Rd. in Carlisle, died Friday, May 10, 2019 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.

Ray was born August 7, 1944 in White Plains, NY and was the son of Alvin and Veronica (O’Shea) Manchester.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Geraldine (Geri) Manchester, whom he...

May 6, 2019

Middleburgh – Harold Cohen 59, of 195 Grove Street passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 6, 2019 at his ARC MIRA home.

Harold was born on August 31, 1959 in Manhattan NY and was the son of the late David and Pearl (Schine) Cohen.

He lived in Bayside, Queens with his parents and sisters Karin...

Apr 27, 2019

Richmondville- Richard G. Butler, 89, of Trout Haven Road, died Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.

Born June 10, 1929 in Oneonta, he was the son of the late Glen and Florence (Eckerson) Butler.  Richard was a 1948 graduate of Sharon Springs High School.

Richard was a United States Air Force...