Obituary Listing
Mary Engle
Dec 1, 2016
Fultonham - Mary Engle, 83, a life-long resident of Fultonham and Schoharie County passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 in Parkland, Florida. Mary was born in Franklin, NY on October 18, 1933 a daughter of the late Addison and Pauline (Lee) Ormsbee. Mary was employed by her dear friend, Virginia Kintz at the Harva Company, and Ginny's Hutch Antiques...
Helen Rivenburgh
Nov 30, 2016
Middleburgh- Helen B. Rivenburgh, 88, of Locust Grove Lane, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at home, surrounded by her family. Helen was born in Altamont on June 11, 1928 to Ada Mae (Countryman) and Orville J. Van Buren. Helen was a devoted homemaker. Her kind, loving and generous spirit shone through the care and compassion she gave to many children...
Robert Gilligan Sr
Nov 30, 2016
Middleburgh: Robert E. Gilligan, Sr., 92, of Campbell Hill Road, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at his home, following a brief illness. Bob was born on August 12, 1924 in Montrose, NY to Annetta (Ackerman) and Edward J. Gilligan. He proudly served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. A retired teamster and manager at Starlight Lanes, Bob eventually...
Bruce Emanuel
Nov 27, 2016
Bruce W Emanuel of Richmondville died November 27, 2016 at his home. Mr. Emanuel was born in North Adams, MA, and is the son of Leon and Moira Emanuel. He graduated from Drury High School, North Adams, MA in 1951. Mr. Emanuel served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1955 and was honorably discharged in September 1955...
Gary Clapper
Nov 26, 2016
Warnerville- Gary Steven Clapper, 61, of Worms Way, died Saturday, November 26, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Born August 15, 1955 in Cooperstown, he was the son of late Roy and Florence (Powell) Clapper. Gary graduated from the former Cobleskill Central School and worked at Coleco Industries in Amsterdam and then National Stove Works in Howes Cave. He...
Susan McHargue
Nov 26, 2016
Richmondville- Susan "Tootie" M. McHargue, 49, of Harroway Rd., died Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Albany Medical Center. Born August 31, 1967 in Cobleskill, she was the daughter of the late Norman McHargue and Harriet (Manchester) McHargue, who survives her. Susan worked as a home health aide locally as well as in Dutchess County where she lived for a few...
Eleanor Dobson
Nov 25, 2016
Richmondville- Eleanor M. Dobson, 95, of West Richmondville Rd., died Friday, November 25, 2016 at her daughter's residence following a long illness. Born July 11, 1921 in on Dorloo Rd., West Richmondville, she was the daughter of Arthur and Florence (Scott) Coons, Sr. Eleanor loved to paint crafts and teach children about Jesus. She became a baptized on May 13,...
Thomas Lien
Nov 18, 2016
Jefferson- Thomas M. Lien, 67, of Morrisville Road, died Friday, November 18, 2016 at his residence. Born November 17, 1949 in Brooklyn, he was the son of Jacob M. and Lillian (Christiansen) Lien. Thomas was a United States Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War and receiving an honorable discharge. He was raised on Long Island, moved to New Paltz...
Kelly Christman
Nov 11, 2016
Carlisle- Kelly A. Christman, 51, of Snyder Road, passed Friday, November 11, 2016 at her home following a courageous and brave battle, from an illness. Her family was at her side with love and support throughout her fight. Born March 18, 1965 in Cobleskill, she was the daughter of Marlene (Sommers) Langenbahn and Ronald G. Edwards. Kelly worked most of...
Muriel Kane
Nov 11, 2016
Argusville- Muriel E. Kane, 88, formerly of Argusville, died Friday, November 11, 2016 at Palatine Nursing Home, Palatine Bridge, where she had been a resident for the past year. Born July 20, 1928 in Argusville, she was the daughter of Roy and Elizabeth (Roberts) Pratt. Muriel was a homemaker, deriving pleasure from raising her two children and being the wife...
Paul Kristofik
Nov 5, 2016
Middleburgh- Paul Kristofik, 96, of Clauverwie, died Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital following a brief illness. Paul was born in Caskov, Czechoslovakia on March 21, 1920 to Suzana (Juricek) and John Kristofik. He was educated in Czechoslovakia until he immigrated to the United States at the age of 16 and continued his schooling. Paul enlisted in the...
Beatrice Nirschl
Nov 3, 2016
Sharon Springs- Beatrice L. Nirschl, 77, of Honeybee Road, died Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Albany Medical Center following a brief illness. Born April 7, 1939 in Howes Cave, she was the daughter of Arthur and Elizabeth (Simmons) Scott. Bea was a 1959 graduate of the former Cobleskill Central School. She retired from Beechnut Factory in Canajoharie after many years...
Lessley Sanders
Oct 31, 2016
Richmondville- Lessley V. Sanders, 93, of Main St., died Monday, October 31, 2016 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown following a brief illness. Born February 11, 1923 in Pontiac, KS, she was the daughter of George D. and Margaret (George) Hamilton. Lessley graduated from El Dorado High School in El Dorado, KS in 1941. She joined the WAVES (US Navy)...
Augustus Dymes
Oct 30, 2016
Schoharie- Augustus "Gus" W. Dymes, 80, of State Route 7, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Albany Medical Center. Born June 15, 1936 in Ossining, he was the son of Augustus and Lillian (Beasley) Dymes. Gus received his associate's degree in Agriculture/Business from SUNY Cobleskill. He was employed for thirty-five years with Agway, Inc. and then continued to...
Kathleen Rivenburg
Oct 29, 2016
Kathleen Marie Rivenburg of Cobleskill, died at home on October 29, 2016 after a prolonged illness. Born October of 1949 in Albany to Viola (Chlore) and Hiram Lawyer, Kathleen was a lifelong area resident of Middleburgh and graduated from Middleburgh Central School. With her husband, Karl, she owned and operated Karl's Beauty Salon and Boutique of Middleburgh for almost 50...
Steven Armao Sr
Oct 28, 2016
East Worcester- Steven G. Armao, Sr., 70, of State Route 7 passed away Friday, October 28, 2016 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home in Stamford, NY. He had suffered a stroke in July and in the course of recovery, he was diagnosed with advanced cancer. Steve was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 21, 1945 to Herbert and Doris Jeannette Armao....
Charles Christiansen Sr
Oct 28, 2016
Summit- Charles A. Christiansen, Sr., 92, of Mud Lake Rd., died Friday, October 28, 2016 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home in Stamford where he had been for the past month. Born September 7, 1924 in Hollis, NY, he was the son of George S. and Sophie (Andersen) Christiansen. A Decorated United States Navy veteran, Charles proudly served his country from...
Steven Armao Sr
Oct 28, 2016
East Worcester- Steven G. Armao, Sr., 70, of State Route 7 passed away Friday, October 28, 2016 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home in Stamford, NY. He had suffered a stroke in July and in the course of recovery, he was diagnosed with advanced cancer. Steve was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 21, 1945 to Herbert and Doris Jeannette Armao....
Dale Henness
Oct 26, 2016
Central Bridge- Dale R. Henness, 53, of Grovenors Corners Road, died Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at his residence following a brief illness. Born July 14, 1963 in Cobleskill, he was the son of the late Roger Henness and Linda Greshammer, who survives him. Dale was a United States Army veteran, serving his country until receiving an honorable discharge. He was...
Ronald Smith Sr
Oct 18, 2016
Cobleskill- Ronald D. Smith, Sr., 78, of Mineral Springs Rd., died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at his home. Born March 29, 1938 in Carlisle, he was the son of Walter and Pauline (Lent) Smith. For several years, Ronald was both a beef and dairy farmer, mainly on the family farm in Richmondville, but also in Carlisle. He retired...
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