Obituary Listing

Richard Slater,

Richard Slater,

Apr 11, 2013

Great Barrington, MA - Richard S. Slater, Jr., 67, formerly of Howes Cave, died Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Timberlyn Heights Nursing Home in Great Barrington, MA after a brief illness. Richard was born January 13, 1946 in McKeesport, PA and was the son of Richard S. and Helen (Sakal) Slater, Sr. Upon graduating from McKeesport High School, he enlisted...

Mable Lindsey

Mable Lindsey

Apr 7, 2013

Cobleskill- Mable B. Lindsey, 84, formerly of Barnerville Road, died Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Palatine Bridge Nursing Home following a short illness. Born October 22, 1928 in Ilion, NY, she was the daughter of Harry and Mildred (Hadsell) Ford. She was employed at Univac in Ilion as a laborer for several years. Mable enjoyed sewing and cherished her time...

Donald Boughton

Donald Boughton

Apr 6, 2013

Richmondville- Donald L. Boughton, 83, of Holmes St. , died Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Bassett Medical Center, surrounded by his family, following a 6 year fight with cancer. Born July 24, 1929 at home in Richmondville, he was the son of Fred S. and Hazel (Strait) Boughton. He graduated from Richmondville Central High School in 1949 in Vocational Agriculture,...

Lori McCalip

Lori McCalip

Apr 6, 2013

Lori Joan McCalip of Middleburgh, NY died on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Calvary Hospital, Bronx, NY following a long illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. Lori was born November 14, 1960, in Bronxville, NY. She attended Yonkers Public Schools, graduating from Yonkers Prep High School in 1978. She earned her Associates Degree in Arts and Sciences from...

Ann Glenn

Ann Glenn

Apr 4, 2013

Esperance- Ann E. Glenn, 75, of Oak Hill Road, died Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Cobleskill Regional Hospital with her loving family at her side. Born March 12, 1938 in Jamaica, NY, she was the daughter of Aloise and Elizabeth (Walker) Gross. Ann had resided in this area since 1946 and retired from General Electric in Schenectady where she was...

Paul Nelson

Paul Nelson

Apr 4, 2013

CARLISLE- Paul R. Nelson, 74, of Corbin Hill Rd., died Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY after a brief illness. Born June 28, 1938 in Gloversville, he was a son of Charles and Edna (Hill) Nelson. Paul was a 1956 graduate of Perth Central School and in 1958 received his Associate degree in Animal Husbandry...

Joyce Ladd

Joyce Ladd

Apr 1, 2013

Cobleskill- Joyce M. Ladd, 74, of Mohawk Drive, died Monday, April 1, 2013 at The Manor at Guilderland Center, following a short illness. Born April 1, 1939 in Howes Cave, Joyce was a daughter of Wendell and Irene (Bowers) Schwartz. Joyce was a lifelong area resident and graduated from the former Cobleskill Central School. She retired from Eden Park Nursing...

Kenneth Sheerer,

Kenneth Sheerer,

Apr 1, 2013

Schoharie- Kenneth M. Sheerer, Jr., 89, of Katie Lane, died Monday, April 1, 2013 at his residence. Born November 27, 1923 in Brooklyn, he was the son of Kenneth and Lillian (Miller) Sheerer, Sr. In 2004 Ken and his wife, Janice, moved from Livingstonville to Schoharie. He retired as a porter from Eden Park Nursing Home in Cobleskill where he...

Carolyn Tillapaugh

Carolyn Tillapaugh

Mar 31, 2013

Carlisle- Carolyn M. Tillapaugh, 85, formerly of Carlisle, died Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home in Stamford, NY, where she had been a resident for the past two years. Born May 15, 1927 in Carlisle, she was the daughter of Harold and Helen (McCarthy) Kniskern. Carolyn was a lifelong resident and was active in her community. She...

Kenneth Thompson,

Kenneth Thompson,

Mar 28, 2013

Carlisle- Kenneth B. Thompson, Jr., of Route 20, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born December 25, 1941 in West Point, NY, he was the son of Kenneth and Mabel (Rasley) Thompson. Kenneth started school in Cherry Valley and attended schools in several states as well as Germany, having traveled with his Army family. Ken...

David Connors

David Connors

Mar 28, 2013

Middleburgh - David J. Connors, 73, of Main Street, died Thursday, March 28, 2013 at his residence following a brief illness. Born December 23, 1939 in Auburn, NY, he was the son of John and Grace (Achmoody) Connors. Raised in King Ferry, he was a graduate of King Ferry Central School. He resided in Florida for many years and had...

Mark Atchinson

Mark Atchinson

Mar 21, 2013

Middleburgh - Mark Sterling Atchinson: Jan 5, 1990 - March 21, 2013. Mark was taken away from us too soon. Mark passed on to the great sprit of life, March 21, 2013. Leaving behind Mark, Michele, Matthew and Kaitlyn, a grandfather, many Aunts and Uncles. Mark was an avid hiker, backpacker, camper, snowshoer, and canoer, and enjoyed trout fishing. Just...

Louise Decker

Louise Decker

Mar 20, 2013

Cobleskill- Louise M. Decker, 83, of St. Christopher Place, died Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta following a short illness. Born June 27, 1929 in Warnerville, she was the daughter of Carlton and Dorothy (Stinover) Mickel. Louise was a life long area resident and graduated from the former Cobleskill Central School in 1946. Her longtime career...

Ronald Korus

Ronald Korus

Mar 12, 2013

Cobleskill- Ronald J. Korus, 50, of West Main St., died unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Born August 17, 1962 in Bayonne, NJ, he was a son of Kenneth and Joyce (Doran) Korus. In his younger years he enjoyed playing soccer and tennis, but his real love was music. He was a talented musician, able to play...

Eugene Hallock

Eugene Hallock

Mar 11, 2013

Gilboa- Eugene David Hallock, 72, of Gilboa, lost his long battle with Alzheimer's disease on Monday, March 11, 2013. Born August 14, 1940 in Bates Hollow, NY, he was the son of the late Eugene and Ruth (Teter) Hallock. Raised in Gilboa, David graduated from Gilboa-Conesville Central School in 1957. He married Joan Laraway of Huntersland on September 15, 1962....

Dorothy Diamond

Dorothy Diamond

Mar 10, 2013

Middleburgh- Dorothy Diamond, 75, of State Route 30, died peacefully, Sunday, March 10, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born in Middleburgh on June 24, 1937 to the late Alvira (Warner) and Ralph Slater. Dorothy attended Middleburgh Central School before working the the former Schoharie Valley Laundry in Middleburgh. She enjoyd baking, attending flea markets, antiquing,...

Darius Benson

Darius Benson

Mar 9, 2013

Janesville- Darius A. Benson, 49, of State Route 10, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 9, 2013 in the Cayuga Lake area. Born August 27, 1963 in Cobleskill, he was the son of David A. and Katherine (Rockwell) Benson. Darius was a 1982 graduate of the former Cobleskill Central School and was a dairy farmer until March of 2002. Currently he...

Nancy Sherman

Nancy Sherman

Mar 9, 2013

Middleburgh- Nancy M. Sherman, 72, born September 21, 1940 in Catskill, NY, died peacefully in her sleep on March 9, 2013. Nancy was known as "Nan" or "NaNa" in the community. She graduated from Catskill High School in 1958 and went on to receive a degree nursing at Columbia-Memorial School of Nursing in 1961. She was a registered nurse for...

Charlotte Roberts

Charlotte Roberts

Mar 8, 2013

Howes Cave- Charlotte B. Roberts, 76, of Ash Meadow Lane, died Friday, March 8, 2013 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital following a long illness. Born May 9, 1936 in Philmont, NY, she was the daughter of Fred and Frances (Becker) Brooks. Charlotte was raised in Cooperstown and was a graduate of the Cooperstown High School. She retired as a certified nurses'...

Domingo Castro

Domingo Castro

Mar 6, 2013

Sharon Springs- Domingo Castro, 91, of Gardnersville Road, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at his residence following a long illness. Born January 8, 1922 in Puerto Rico, he enlisted in the United States Army as a young man serving from 1942 until receiving an honorable discharge in 1946. Domingo served with the Medical Detachment 161st General Hospital and was decorated...