Obituary Listing

Hazel Mae Jenkins

Hazel Mae Jenkins

Jan 16, 2024

Cobleskill- Hazel Mae Jenkins, 83, formerly of Early Woodlands in Cobleskill, New York died Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Cooperstown Center for Rehab and Nursing. Born on October 4, 1940 in Oneonta, NY, she was the daughter of Robert Richard Conklin and Mae VanHoesen Conklin. She was a graduate of Worcester Central School, Class of 1958 and was a life...

Robert J. Devanny

Robert J. Devanny

Jan 14, 2024

Cobleskill- Robert J. Devanny, 86, of Quarry Street, Cobleskill, New York died Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Capstone Center for Rehab and Nursing. Born on March 25, 1937 in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of Joseph Devanny and Marie Miller Devanny. He was a graduate of the former Cobleskill High School and was a life long resident of the...

Dale Lee Chase

Dale Lee Chase

Jan 11, 2024

Richmondville- Dale Lee Chase, 64, of Lincoln Park Lane, Richmondville, New York died unexpectedly Thursday, January 11, 2024. Born on November 9, 1959 in Oneonta, NY, he was the son of Robert Chase and Bessie Miner Chase. He was a graduate of the former Cobleskill High School and was a life long area resident. Dale was the owner and operator...

Brian Keith Dibble

Brian Keith Dibble

Jan 10, 2024

Richmondville- Brian Keith Dibble, 59, of Harroway Road, Richmondville, New York died unexpectedly at his home Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Born on March 10, 1964 in Cobleskill, NY, he was the son of Carlton Victor Dibble and Gloria Walsh Travis. He was a graduate of the former Richmondville Central School and was a lifelong resident of the local area. Brian...

Rose Marie Stanjones

Rose Marie Stanjones

Jan 8, 2024

Richmondville- Rose Marie Stanjones, 92, formerly of Richmondville, currently of East Greenbush, died Monday, January 8, 2024 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born July 14, 1931, in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Anna Marie (Lie) Christensen. Rose Marie followed Jesus throughout her life with all her heart....

Vena L. Ray

Vena L. Ray

Dec 30, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, godmother, and friend, Vena Russell Ray, who left us on December 30, 2023, at the age of 88. Vena was born on February 20, 1935, in Newburgh, NY, and was the youngest daughter of William and Sophia (Skipwith) Russell. She was a graduate...

Madeline R. Larson

Madeline R. Larson

Dec 25, 2023

Middleburgh- Madeline R. Larson, 89, formerly of Middleburgh and Oceanside, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2023 on her favorite family holiday. Born Dec. 5, 1934 in Ozone Park, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Matilda (Baur) Buckheit. For 25 years Madeline lived in Middleburgh, prior to which she and her husband resided in Oceanside. Valuing family was...

Yvonne L. Blodgett

Yvonne L. Blodgett

Dec 22, 2023

Cobleskill- Yvonne L. Blodgett, 76, of Settles Mountain Road, died Friday, December 22, 2023 at home with her family by her side. Born February 1, 1947 in Cobleskill, she was the daughter of Chauncey and Ethel (Diamond) Cooper. Yvonne was a lifelong area resident and retired from SUNY Cobleskill's maintenance department after many years of employment. She loved family gatherings,...

Ronald Francis Mctaggart

Ronald Francis Mctaggart

Dec 21, 2023

Richmondville- Ronald F. McTaggart, 80, of Candlewood Lane, Richmondville died Thursday, December 21, 2023 at his home. Born on January 29, 1943 in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of Peter Edward McTaggart and Rose Specht McTaggart Manchester. He attended the former Cobleskill School and was a lifelong resident of Schoharie County. He wore many hats in life; real estate,...

Donald E. Morey

Donald E. Morey

Dec 18, 2023

Howes Cave- Donald E. Morey, 87, of Shady Tree Lane, Howes Cave, New York died Monday, December 18, 2023 at his home with his family and his dog best friend, Jesse by his side. Born on August 9, 1936 in Richmondville, NY, he was the son of Everett Morey and Hazel Crapser Morey. He was a graduate of Richmondville High...

Janice M. Mau

Janice M. Mau

Dec 16, 2023

Janice Marion Armstrong Mau 12/9/1934 - 12/16/2023 Schoharie- On December 16, 2023, Janice completed her journey on earth and traveled on to her next destination to join her mother, Marion Armstrong; father, Harold Armstrong; sisters: Alice Karker and Joanne LaVallee; son-in-law, Ronald Chiafery and great-grandson, Wyatt Mistretta. She passed peacefully after a short illness. Janice graduated from Mount Pleasant High...

Raymond Lewis Putnam

Raymond Lewis Putnam

Dec 15, 2023

Raymond Lewis Putnam, 94, of Beards Hollow Road, passed peacefully at his home on Friday, December 15, 2023, and was reunited with his heavenly family members. He was born March 6, 1929, in Warnerville, NY and was the son of Raymond Arthur and Lucretia "Vera" (Hathaway) Putnam. As a child, Ray attended the one room School House in Warnerville, and...

Leon H. Van Aller

Leon H. Van Aller

Dec 12, 2023

Sharon Springs- Leon H. Van Aller, 90, of State Highway 10, Sharon Springs, New York died peacefully Tuesday, December 12, 2023, surrounded by his children. Born on December 25, 1932 in Middleburgh, NY, he was the son of Fred Van Aller and Lura Almy Van Aller. He was a graduate of Middleburgh High School and spent most of his life...

Sandra J. Emanuel

Sandra J. Emanuel

Dec 9, 2023

Sandra J. Emanuel, 72, of Seward died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown following a brief illness. Born in Ithaca, NY on March 24, 1951, she was the daughter of Frances “Sally” (Brooks) and Fred Bennett. Sandy graduated from the former Cobleskill Central School in 1969 and earned her Associates Degree in Nursery Education in 1971...

Ronald Beilby

Ronald Beilby

Dec 3, 2023

Ronald “Pete” Beilby, 72, called last call on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023. Pete was a friend to many and a loyal husband, father, and grandfather. You could always find Pete with his side-kick and son, Bub, sharing a beverage with his trusted circle at many local watering holes or hosting “Sunday School” at his home in Cobleskill. Very quick witted,...

Kaem L. Lafalce

Kaem L. Lafalce

Nov 28, 2023

Schoharie- Kaem L. LaFalce, 61, of Lorraine Drive, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown following years of ill health. Born in Queens, NY on Feb. 15, 1962, Kaem was the daughter of Frederick and Winifred K. (Draves) Witt. Kaem enjoyed traveling throughout the US, locally and far away. She and her husband, Charly, lived in...

Brenda J. Fancher

Brenda J. Fancher

Nov 13, 2023

Cobleskill- Brenda J. Fancher, 81, of Barnerville Road, died Monday, November 13, 2023 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Born December 13, 1941 in Summit, NY, she was the daughter of Ernest and Mildred (Proper) Crapser. Brenda worked in the healthcare industry for many years. She was the head nurse's aide at the former Chateau (currently the Sharon Springs Manor...

Shaun P. Wayman

Shaun P. Wayman

Nov 11, 2023

Sharon- Shaun P. Wayman, 54, of Leesville Cross Roads, died Saturday at his residence following a sudden medical event. Born August 26, 1969 in Cobleskill, he was the son of the late Reuben Wayman and his mother who survives, Linda (Batchelder) Merchant. Shaun graduated from the former Cobleskill Central School and for many years worked at Morton Builders in Cobleskill,...

Dorothy J. Vroman

Dorothy J. Vroman

Nov 4, 2023

Richmondville – Dorothy J. Vroman, 89, of High Street died early Saturday morning, November 4, 2023, at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Born July 8, 1934, she was the daughter of Jacob Mravlja and Angela (Polich) Mravlja. Dorothy graduated from Worcester Central School in 1953. A dedicated homemaker, she embarked on a career as a school bus driver for...

Debra L. Zenir

Debra L. Zenir

Nov 2, 2023

Summit- Debra Lynn Zenir, 64, of Summit, passed away in her home on Thursday, November 2nd. She was born in Mahopac on February 12,1959 to John and Mary McCauley. She graduated from Carmel High school where she excelled in softball and basketball. Deb met her husband, Pete, while painting his parents house. After a fun-filled courtship, the two were married...