Obituary Listing

Donald Weise

Donald Weise

Feb 10, 2017

Howes Cave- Donald R. Weise, 83, of Sagendorf Corners Road, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2017 at Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville. Born October 29, 1933 in Keene Valley, NY, he was the son of Lester and Mary (Jackson) Weise. He was a United States Army veteran serving from 1956 until receiving an honorable discharge in 1958. Don...

Arlene Eldredge

Arlene Eldredge

Feb 9, 2017

Cobleskill- Arlene G. Eldredge, 93, of Warnerville Cut-off Road, died Thursday, February 9, 2017 in the loving care of her grandchildren, at her grandson's residence in Saratoga Springs. Born December 1, 1923 in Rensselaer, she was the daughter of W. Fay and Margaret (Bellgarde) Osterhout. Arlene was a graduate of the former Cobleskill Central School. She was very devoted to...

Marsha Webber

Marsha Webber

Feb 6, 2017

Middleburgh- Marsha L. Webber, 47, of Wells Ave., died unexpectedly Monday, February 6, 2017 at her residence. Born August 27, 1969 in Buffalo, Marsha lived life to the fullest. She was loved by many and always put others' needs before her own. She had an infectious laugh and was known for her hugs. Marsha loved her cats and enjoyed reading,...

Jeffrey Markley

Jeffrey Markley

Feb 5, 2017

Cobleskill- Jeffrey S. Markley, 54, of North Street died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital. Born July 5, 1962 in Cobleskill, he was the son of Philip and Joan (Case) Markley. Jeff had been employed at the former Eden Park Nursing Home in Cobleskill and most recently was a Cart Courtesy Associate at Walmart in Cobleskill....

Franklin Clapper

Franklin Clapper

Feb 4, 2017

Middleburgh: Franklin Charles Clapper, a lifelong resident of the Schoharie County area, died on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at home in Middleburgh after a prolonged bout with congestive heart failure. He was 88. During his working life he was always an entrepreneur, running three different businesses before retiring in 1990. Although he maintained a constant interest and presence in the...

Edna Smith

Edna Smith

Feb 4, 2017

Edna (Mae) Wright Smith, 101 years, of 115 Madison Terrace, Cobleskill, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her residence on Saturday, February 4, 2017. Born in St. Johnsville, NY on January 13, 1916, she was the daughter of Erma Ann (Kretser) and Frank Joseph Wright, Jr. Edna graduated valedictorian from Fort Plain High School at the age of 14....

Joseph Maraio

Joseph Maraio

Feb 1, 2017

Cobleskill- Joseph L. Maraio, 77, formerly of Hammerstone Village Apartments, died Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Amsterdam where he lived the past five years. Born June 21, 1939 in Brooklyn, he was the son of Louis and Anna (Galisle) Maraio. Joe was raised in the NY City area and earned his M.A. in...

Edward Kolakowski

Edward Kolakowski

Jan 28, 2017

Howes Cave- Edward Kolakowski, 70, of Zicha Road, died Saturday, January 28, 2016 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Ed was born December 14, 1946 in Glen Cove, NY and was the son of Walter and Alice (Williams) Kolakowski. He was a 1964 graduate from Hicksville High School on Long Island. Ed was a former member of National Rifle Association, volunteered...

Gordon Emerson

Gordon Emerson

Jan 28, 2017

Cobleskill- Gordon P. Emerson, 69, of Grandview Drive, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady after a brief illness. He was born September 16, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA and was the son of J. Perry and Jean (Chase) Emerson. Gordon was a 1966 graduate of the former Cobleskill Central High School and a 1970 graduate...

Dorothy Klenow

Dorothy Klenow

Jan 27, 2017

Middleburgh: Dorothy Klenow, 95, of Campbell Hill Road, died Friday, January 27, 2017 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital, following a brief illness. Dorothy was born on March 28, 1921, in Conesville, to Leslie (Haner) and James Wayman. Dorothy worked tirelessly on the family's farm and was devoted to her family, helping raise several generations. She also worked as a home health...

Stephanie Batchler

Stephanie Batchler

Jan 22, 2017

Rotterdam- Stephanie B. Batchler, 44, Caroline Ave., died Sunday, January 22, 2017 due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Born September 11, 1972 in Cobleskill and was the daughter of George E. and Barbara (Senecal) Stanton, who survive her. Stephanie was raised in Canajoharie and was a graduate of Canajoharie High School. She enlisted in the United States...

Stephanie Batchler

Stephanie Batchler

Jan 22, 2017

Rotterdam- Stephanie B. Batchler, 44, Caroline Ave., died Sunday, January 22, 2017 due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Born September 11, 1972 in Cobleskill and was the daughter of George E. and Barbara (Senecal) Stanton, who survive her. Stephanie was raised in Canajoharie and was a graduate of Canajoharie High School. She enlisted in the United States...

Timothy Batchler

Timothy Batchler

Jan 22, 2017

Rotterdam- Timothy Thomas Batchler, 45, of Caroline Ave., died Sunday, January 22, 2017 due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Born December 3, 1971 in Kingston, PA, he was the son of Laing Thomas and Virginia (Hill) Batchler. Tim graduated from Stroudsburg High School and enlisted in the United States Navy. He served from 1990 until receiving an...

Elizabeth Loucks

Elizabeth Loucks

Jan 15, 2017

Gilboa: Elizabeth I. "Betty" Loucks, 83, of Flat Creek Road, died Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford, NY, following a diagnosis of cancer. Betty was born on June 5, 1933 in Andes, NY to Alice (Story) and Willard Christian. She was raised on her grandfather's, Charles Story, farm in Andes where her love of animals was first...

Dorothy Egnaczyk

Dorothy Egnaczyk

Jan 15, 2017

Sharon Springs- Dorothy M. Egnaczyk, 82, of Highway Route 20, died Sunday, January 15, 2017 at her daughter's home in Sharon Springs. Born February 13, 1934 in Cobleskill, she was the daughter of Harvey and Marion (Mallett) Schrader. Dorothy was a lifelong area resident and a homemaker and found pleasure in raising her family and spending time with the grandchildren...

Bettie Gage

Bettie Gage

Jan 14, 2017

Middleburgh- Bettie J. Gage, 72, of Brookside Lane, formerly of Cobleskill, died Saturday, January 14, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam. Born July 17, 1944 in Chestertown, MD, she was the daughter of Gerald T. and Anna Mae (Russum) Wright. Bettie was a 1962 graduate of the former Cobleskill Central School. She had been employed as a cook at...

Dorothy Wright

Dorothy Wright

Jan 14, 2017

Sharon Springs- Dorothy A. Wright, 82, of Herman Road, died Saturday, January 14, 2017 at her residence in the company of her loving family. Born January 4, 1935 in Windham, NY, she was the daughter of Helen (Ward) and Wilsey Judd. Dorothy was a mother and grandmother primarily. She also worked outside of the home at the Imperial Baths and...

Randall Betts

Randall Betts

Jan 8, 2017

Richmondville- Randall "Hoopy" L. Betts, 59, of Beards Hollow Road, died Sunday, January 8, 2017, at his sister's home in Warnerville, following a short illness. Born April 9, 1957 in Cobleskill, he was the son of the late Donald and Eleanor (Angle) Betts. Hoopy graduated from the former Cobleskill Central School and had moved to South Carolina for several years...

Ivy Stanton

Ivy Stanton

Jan 7, 2017

Cobleskill- Ivy "Marie" Stanton, 84, of Mohawk Drive, died Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown following a brief illness. Born July 19, 1932 in Gloversville, she was the daughter of Otto and Anna Mae (Parker) Ringler. Marie was a farmer's wife, assisting in the daily operations of the Stanton Farm, and she continued her interest as...

Rose Kodra

Rose Kodra

Jan 4, 2017

Cobleskill: Rose L. Kodra, 88, of Mineral Springs Road, died Wednesday, January 4, 2017, in the arms of her children. Rose was born on July 23, 1928 in the family home in Gardnersville to Cecelia (Mihelick) and Frank Lipar. She loved to read and started first grade at the age of 4 graduating at 16. Rose worked as a secretary...