Obituary Listing

Charles Nikolaus

Charles Nikolaus

Sep 24, 2014

Summit- Charles L. Nikolaus, 67, of State Route 10 in Summit, died on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Albany Medical Center in Albany after a short illness. Charles was born October 3, 1946 in Cobleskill, and was the son of Ernest and Esther (Smith) Nikolaus. He worked for 20 years for New York State Department of Corrections at Camp Summit...

James Cahill

James Cahill

Sep 20, 2014

Middleburgh- James F. Cahill, 72, of State Route 145, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital. Born October 8, 1941, he was the son of the late James and Jennie Isabelle (Peck) Cahill. Jim was a self-employed painter all his adult life, operating his business as James Cahill & Company. A gun enthusiast, he was a...

Willard McDonnell

Willard McDonnell

Sep 17, 2014

Breakabeen: Willard F. McDonnell, 77, of Walhalla Road, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at the Samuel Stratton V.A. Medical Center in Albany with his family by his side. Willy was born in Port Jervis, NY on October 15, 1936 to the late Esther (Goodrich) and Francis McDonnell. After graduating high school, Willy eagerly enlisted in the United States...

Nelson Bruce

Nelson Bruce

Sep 16, 2014

Cobleskill- Nelson "Ray" Bruce, 94, formerly of Hubb Shutts Road, died Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at his granddaughter's home. Born June 4, 1920 in Lutheranville, he was the son of Nelson J. and Nellie O. (Silvernail) Bruce. Ray retired in 1982 from the NYS Dept. of Transportation in Cobleskill. He was a member of the Richmondville United Methodist Church and...

Grace Clapper

Grace Clapper

Sep 13, 2014

Warnerville- Grace W. Clapper, 68, of Warnerville, passed away at her residence on Saturday, September 13, 2014 while her devoted husband, Gary, stood by her side. Grace was born February 3, 1946 in Richmondville, the daughter of the late Harry and Mildred (Bradley) Wayman. She was a life time area resident and attended both Richmondville and Sharon Springs Central School....

Donald Russell

Donald Russell

Sep 12, 2014

Schoharie- Donald L. Russell, 85, of Locust Lane, died Friday, September 12, 2014 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown following a short illness. Born October 8, 1928 in Conesville, he was the son of Ford and Edna (Roe) Russell. Donald was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his country from 1950 until receiving an honorable discharge in...

Virginia Graves

Virginia Graves

Sep 12, 2014

Cobleskill- Virginia D. Graves, 90, of East Street, Cobleskill, died Friday, September 12, 2014 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta. Born February 27, 1924 in Schenevus, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Falzareno) Corsall. Virginia was a graduate of the former Cobleskill Central School and retired as manager of the former Bridge Apartments in Cobleskill. She...

Judith Lane

Judith Lane

Sep 11, 2014

Fultonham- Judith P. Lane, 62, of Patria Road, died Thursday, September 11, 2014, at her residence with her loving husband at her side. Born November 12, 1951 in Albany, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Florence (Spicka) Nolan. Judy was a graduate of the Vincentian Institute in Albany and received an associate's degree from Hudson Valley...

Joan Mackenzie

Joan Mackenzie

Sep 9, 2014

Cobleskill- Joan E. Mackenzie, 93, of Mohawk Drive, died Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born October 2, 1920 in Melbourne, Australia, she was the daughter of Rupert R. and Elizabeth H. (Tribe) Ellen. Joan became a naturalized citizen before she married her husband, Robert Bruce Mackenzie, in 1945. He predeceased her in 1985, as did her...

Richard Cronk

Richard Cronk

Sep 5, 2014

Warnerville- Richard D. Cronk, 72, of Mineral Springs Road, died Friday, September 5, 2014 at Sunnyview Hospital and Rehabilitation Center in Schenectady. Born March 15, 1942 in Cobleskill, he was the son of Leonard and Mabel (Bell) Cronk. Richard worked at Mountain Dairy in the 1960's and the Cobleskill Town Highway Department. He retired after twenty-five years at General Electric...

Alan Porter

Alan Porter

Sep 4, 2014

Huntersland- Alan Ray Porter, 56, of Coons Road, died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at his residence. Born March 27, 1958 in Cobleskill, he was the son of the late Ray E. and Mary E. (Belden) Porter. Alan graduated from Middleburgh Central School and was a lifelong area resident. He retired from the carpenters' union and most recently retired...

Alexander Allen

Alexander Allen

Sep 2, 2014

Cobleskill- Alexander David Allen, 86, born Sept. 11, 1927, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford, NY. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Sadie "Sally" (Duran) Allen of Cobleskill; two sons: Kevin Duran Allen and his wife, Jo Lynn of Broken Arrow, OK and Brian Alexander Allen and his wife, Katherine...

Karen McFarland

Karen McFarland

Sep 1, 2014

Karen C. McFarland, 57, of Campbell Hill Road, died Monday, September 1, 2014, at her residence with her loving family at her side. Born December 3, 1956 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Doris (Gilmore) Ebert, who survives her, and the late Roger Ebert, who died May 1, 2013. Karen cherished her time with the family and enjoyed...

Carmino Renzi

Carmino Renzi

Sep 1, 2014

Richmondville- Carmino, "Carmen" Renzi passed quietly from this life on September 1, 2014 at his home. Carmen was born to Michael and Lucia Renzi on March 17, 1924. He married Linda Lee Clay in Concord, NH on April 29, 1963. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Linda Renzi. He is also survived by his children, Garry Renzi,...

Hilda Townsend

Hilda Townsend

Aug 26, 2014

Hilda F. Townsend 77, of Lawyersville Rd. Cobleskill, NY, died on the morning of August 26, 2014 at her residence under the loving care of her family and hospice. Hilda was born on Feb. 20, 1937 in Milford, Massachusetts, the daughter of George Borden Townsend and Robina (Seay) Townsend Newhall. Hilda married William S. Townsend, Jr. on August 6, 1955....

Eunice Munzo

Eunice Munzo

Aug 24, 2014

Schoharie- Eunice G. Munzo, 62, of Valley Court, died Sunday, August 24, 2014, at Cobleskill Regional Hospital. Born July 10, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Erving and Beatrice (Henness) Bouck. Eunice attended Middleburgh Central School and was a homemaker. She enjoyed crocheting, music, and her dog, Molly. Most importantly, Eunice found it rewarding to take care of...

Ellen Cooper

Ellen Cooper

Aug 16, 2014

Sharon Springs- Ellen P. Cooper, 73, of Rowlands Way, died Saturday August 16, 2014 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown with her loving husband at her side. Ellen was born on March 19, 1941 in Orange, NJ to Rose (Brophy) and Raymond Donovan. She graduated from the Bayley Ellard High School in Madison, NJ and was a homemaker. Ellen enjoyed...

Robert Miller

Robert Miller

Aug 13, 2014

Jefferson- Robert C. Miller, 70, of North Road, died Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Albany Medical Center following a long illness. Born May 16, 1944 in Stamford, NY, he was the son of the late Perley and Evelyn (Darling) Miller. A United States Army veteran, Bob served from 1961 until receiving an honorable discharge in 1967. Bob was a truck...

Pammi Mroczek

Pammi Mroczek

Aug 10, 2014

Schenectady- Pammi D. Mroczek, 49, died unexpectedely and tragically on Sunday August 10, 2014. Pammi was born in Liberty, NY on September 14, 1964, a daughter of Lorraine (Cook) and Frank Muller, Sr. Pammi worked as a customer service representative at Con-Way Freight in Albany for the last twelve years. She was a champion roller skater and an avid crafter,...

Valera Cole

Valera Cole

Aug 4, 2014

West Fulton- Valera Cole, 106, formerly of West Fulton, died Monday, August 4, 2014, at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home where she had resided for the past five years. She was born April 15, 1908 in the town of Fulton, the daughter of Lorenzo and Lucy E. (Stanton) Cole. Valera was educated in the one room schoolhouse on Rossman Hill Road...