Obituary Listing

Michelle Lee Nay

Michelle Lee Nay

Oct 1, 2024

Michelle Lee Cota, 47, of Schenectady, New York died unexpectedly October 1, 2024. Born on May 27, 1977 in Niskayuna, NY, she was the daughter of Allen Cota, Sr. and Diane Morrell Cota Debeardinis. She was a high school graduate and around the age of 30, she obtained her bachelor's degree in legal studies from Western International University. Most recently...

Roberta Ann Hillenbrand

Roberta Ann Hillenbrand

Sep 30, 2024

Roberta Ann (Caporaso) Hillenbrand, 64, of Cobleskill NY, passed away peacefully on Monday September 30th, surrounded by family. Roberta was born on May 8th, 1960, in Johnson City, New York, the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Rudolph Caporaso Sr. Roberta worked as a teacher’s aide at the Duanesburg Central School District for over 25 years. She loved working with...

Adele Evelyn Hayes

Adele Evelyn Hayes

Sep 26, 2024

Ask any farmer who has loved their life how they’d like to go, and they’re going to tell you one thing. On the farm. On the morning of September 26, one of Schoharie County’s agricultural leaders got her wish. After a year of battling various health complications, Adele Hayes of Sap Bush Hollow Farm in West Fulton passed at her...

Patricia Ann Leduc

Patricia Ann Leduc

Sep 11, 2024

Summit- Patricia Ann LeDuc, 70, of State Route 10, Summit, New York died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at her home. Born on June 28, 1954 in Rome, NY, she was the daughter of David Seymour and Bertha Mosher Seymour. She moved to Summit in 2008, previously residing in Rome, NY. She is survived by her husband of 41...

Janet C. Fortier

Janet C. Fortier

Sep 7, 2024

Warnerville, NY - Janet C. Fortier, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a long illness on Saturday, September 7th, 2024, at the age of 89. Born in New York City, NY on June 19th, 1935, Janet dedicated her life to her family and home, providing a loving and nurturing environment for...

Mackenzie Taylor Bamberger

Mackenzie Taylor Bamberger

Aug 29, 2024

Mackenzie Taylor Bamberger, of Cobleskill, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 29th, 2024, at the age of 22. Born on Wednesday, May 29th, 2002 in Niskayuna, New York, Mackenzie was the son of Lauren (Bamberger) Czechowski. Mackenzie was a graduate of Cobleskill-Richmondville High School, Class of 2020. He worked for Pizza Shack in Cobleskill, NY. Mackenzie was a happy...

Joanne Hall Von Culin

Joanne Hall Von Culin

Aug 24, 2024

Joanne Hall Von Culin, of Cobleskill, NY passed away on Saturday, August 24th, 2024 at the age of 78. Joanne was born on Thursday, September 6th, 1945 in Washington, DC to Richard and Marion Hall. She was predeceased by her parents, as well as her brothers Richard and Robert Hall. Joanne is survived by her loving husband of many years,...

Alverda Ploss

Alverda Ploss

Aug 23, 2024

Alverda Ploss, 94, formerly of Ploss Road, Richmondville, New York died Friday, August 23, 2024 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta. Born on May 1, 1930 she was the daughter of Lewis Palmatier and Lillian Garner Palmatier. She was a lifelong resident of the local area. Alverda was a cook for SUNY Cobleskill. She enjoyed crocheting and gardening. She...

Thomas Kane Valhos

Thomas Kane Valhos

Aug 6, 2024

Thomas Kane Valhos, 41, of Gardnersville Road, Cobleskill, New York died unexpectedly Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Born on March 15, 1983 in Sharon, CT, he was the son of Patrick Michael Valhos and Lucinda June Strickland Valhos. He was a lifelong resident of the Cobleskill area. Thomas was a landscaper for Moonlight Horticulture in Pattersonville, NY. He was an avid...

Accursia A Cannizzo

Accursia A Cannizzo

Aug 4, 2024

Accursia Anaclio Cannizzo, also known as Maria Liardo, age 85, of Main Street, Cobleskill, NY, passed away on Sunday, August 4th, 2024. She was born on Monday, September 12th, 1938 in Catania, Sicily, and was the daughter of Francisco Anaclio and Caterina Cari. She came up to Cobleskill from the lower eastside Manhattan. Accursia was a talented cook and worked...

Diane Louise Vrooman

Diane Louise Vrooman

Aug 3, 2024

Diane Louise Vrooman, age 71, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. She was born on Thursday, July 2nd, 1953 in Cobleskill, NY, the daughter of the late Gertrude Zank and John A. Lane. Diane worked as a maintenance employee at SUNY Cobleskill for more than 30 years. She was dedicated...

Joseph Vito Vitola, Jr.

Joseph Vito Vitola, Jr.

Aug 2, 2024

Joseph V. Vitola, Jr., 79, of State Highway 165, Cherry Valley, New York died Friday, August 2, 2024 at Cooperstown Center. Born on August 11, 1944 in Manhattan, NY, he was the son of Joseph V. Vitola, Sr. and Rose Iacono Vitola. He was a graduate of Kingspark RJO. He had been a resident of the Cherry Valley area for...

Elizabeth Kopper

Elizabeth Kopper

Aug 2, 2024

Elizabeth Montanye Kopper, 86, died Friday, August 2, 2024 at Cooperstown Center. Born on March 3, 1938 in Fultonville, NY, she was the daughter of Cyrus F. Montanye and Angeline Bellinger Montanye. She entered first grade in Cobleskill and graduated from Cobleskill High School at the age of 17. Elizabeth earned her college degree in nursing and began her nursing...

Jean Baker Wormuth

Jean Baker Wormuth

Jul 30, 2024

Jean Marion Wormuth, 97, of Cobleskill passed away on July 30, 2024 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home where she had been a resident for the past several years. Jean was born in Tarrytown, NY on October 5th, 1926, to George Raymond Baker and Eleanor Sophia Gerken. Jean attended North Tarrytown Elementary and High School, was a member of the National...

Jane Harriet Amon

Jane Harriet Amon

Jul 29, 2024

Richmondville- Jane Harriet Amon, of Richmondville, passed away on Monday, July 29th, 2024 at the age of 91 in the care and comfort of her daughter's home, surrounded by her family. She was born on Thursday, March 23rd, 1933 in Manhattan, NY to the late Joseph H. Whiteley and Ada (DeKiralyi) Whiteley. Jane was preceded in death by her beloved...

Beverly Mae Phelan

Beverly Mae Phelan

Jul 20, 2024

Beverly Mae Phelan, 91, of Route 7, Warnerville, New York died Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Palatine Nursing Home. Born on February 15, 1933 in Richmondville, NY, she was the daughter of Charles Phelan and Esther Tingue Phelan. Beverly was a graduate of Cobleskill Central School and of SUNY Cobleskill where she earned her degree to become a Dietician. She...

Richard Carl Lott, Sr.

Richard Carl Lott, Sr.

Jul 16, 2024

Richard Carl Lott, Sr., 68, of West Richmondville Road, Richmondville, New York passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, following a brief illness. Prior to his retirement, Richard worked in Early Childhood Development at the school on Lark Street. At his request, there will be no formal services.

Robert Floyd Davis

Robert Floyd Davis

Jul 11, 2024

Howes Cave- Robert F. Davis, 87, of Junction Road, Howes Cave, New York passed away peacefully Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Palatine Nursing Home in Palatine Bridge. Born on December 2, 1936 in Gloversville, NY, he was the son of Roland Davis and Ethel Michaud Davis. He had been a resident of Richmondville for 30 years and also resided at...

Effie M. Bennett-Powe

Effie M. Bennett-Powe

Jul 8, 2024

Effie M. Bennett-Powe, a pioneer in Early Childhood Education and anti-bias studies, and a beloved friend and family member to many, died peacefully at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center on Monday, July 8, 2024. Effie was born on February 25th in rural Henryetta, Oklahoma. She was the oldest daughter of sharecroppers Earnest Floy Bennett and Katie Velma Tunley. Effie’s family found...

John Michael Thompson

John Michael Thompson

Jun 10, 2024

Cobleskill- John "Johnny" Michael Thompson, 69, of MacArthur Avenue, Cobleskill, New York died Monday, June 10, 2024 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, surrounded by loved ones. Born on Janaury 2, 1955 in San Mateo, CA, he was the son of James Thompson and Beverly Lillain Goetz Thompson. He grew up in California, moving to the Cobleskill area in 2010....