Obituary Listing

William Berry

William Berry

Sep 18, 2019

Jefferson- William A. Berry, 74, of State Route 10, died Tuesday, September 18, 2019, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany, with his loving wife of 55 years at his side.

Born December 26, 1944, in Stamford, NY, he was the son of the late Preston and Evelyn (Titus) Berry.

Bill retired from...

Trudy Jones

Trudy Jones

Sep 17, 2019

Cobleskill- Trudy A. Jones, 59, of West Main St., died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 in the comfort of her home after a courageous battle with ALS.

She was born August 16, 1960 in Los Angeles, CA. Trudy always spoke fondly of California, especially Big Sur. Trudy was predeceased by her parents, Peter...

Ronald Stark

Ronald Stark

Sep 17, 2019

Ronald Raymond Stark died at his home in Vassar, MI, September 17, after battling throat cancer.

Ron was born November 16, 1942, to Reba (Suits) and Frank Stark of Schoharie.  He was large and strong throughout his life.  As a boy he liked bike riding, swimming, Little League baseball, Boy Scouts, and operating lawn...

Jeanne Brown

Jeanne Brown

Sep 10, 2019

Cobleskill- Jeanne E. Brown of Cobleskill, age 50, passed away on September 10, 2019 at 2:19 a.m. at home with comfort care from family. She was born at Cobleskill Hospital on July 23, 1969, a daughter of Eleanor Higgins, Eugene Brown, and stepfather, Alfred Higgins.Jeanne graduated from Sharon Springs Central School in 1987.

Jeanne did many jobs...

Stephen Kanciruk

Stephen Kanciruk

Sep 5, 2019

Seward- Stephen M. Kanciruk, 68, of Gardnersville Road, died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 5, 2019.

Born June 28, 1951 in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Stephen Kanciruk and Helen (McGuinness) Kanciruk, who survives him.

Stephen had most recently worked as an assistant in the cafeteria at SUNY Cobleskill.  In his later years,...

Donald Clapper

Donald Clapper

Aug 29, 2019

Warnerville- Donald O. Clapper, 70, died Thursday, August 29, 2019, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY with his family at his side.

He was born May 27, 1949, in Charlotteville, NY and was the son of Osa and Mary (Stevens) Clapper.

He was a United States Army veteran, serving during Vietnam.

Donald...

Anthony Slavik

Anthony Slavik

Aug 24, 2019

Hyndsville- Anthony “Tony” Slavik, 90, formerly of State Highway 10 in Hyndsville, died on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta where he had been a resident for many years.

Tony was born November 26, 1928 in Bayshore, Long Island, NY and was the son of Anthony Sr. and Anna...

Boatler Skidmore

Boatler Skidmore

Aug 24, 2019

Warnerville- Boatler “Buck” Skidmore, 71, of Leland Lane, died at his residence on Saturday, August 24, 2019.

Buck was born November 11, 1947 in Midland, VA and was the son of Edward and Mary Anna (Williams) Skidmore.

He loved to fish and hunt and was an admirer of all John...

Brian Gaske

Brian Gaske

Aug 23, 2019

Summit-Brian M. Gaske, 76, of State Highway 10 in Summit, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side.

Brian was born March 4, 1943, in Brooklyn, NY and was the son of Leon Gaske and Alice (King) Gaske Stapleton.

He worked at Gentlemen Sheet Metal in Brooklyn as a truck driver...

Margaret Carrigan

Margaret Carrigan

Aug 20, 2019

Allen, TX – Margaret Bellinger Carrigan, 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at The Belmont @ Twin Creeks in Allen, TX.

She was born September 9, 1923 in the Town of Seward and was the daughter of the late Voorhis C. and Lula Mae (Putnam) Bellinger and sister to the late Woodrow Bellinger.  Margaret...

Mary Eckel

Mary Eckel

Aug 10, 2019

Cobleskill- Mary P. Eckel , age 89, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Daughters Of Sarah Nursing Home in Albany, NY after long decline with dementia. She had previously lived in Saratoga Springs for most of her adult life before moving to Cobleskill to be near family.

Born in Pelham, MA, on May 20, 1930,...

Margaret Karker

Margaret Karker

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...

Stanley Rahmas

Stanley Rahmas

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...

Charles Collins Jr.

Charles Collins Jr.

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...

Arthur VanNatten

Arthur VanNatten

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,...

James Bopp

James Bopp

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...

Pauline Huse

Pauline Huse

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...

Richard Hamm

Richard Hamm

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...

William Pope

William Pope

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...

R. Carsten Sibbern

R. Carsten Sibbern

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...