Obituary Listing

Theresa J. Grasso

Theresa J. Grasso

Oct 31, 2023

The family of Theresa J. Grasso, of Cohoes, NY, is saddened to advise of her passing on Tuesday, October 31st . In her 61 years of life, Theresa was lovingly known as a daughter, sister, mother, aunt/great aunt and Nanna as well as a friend to many. In February of 1962, Theresa was born to Frank Grasso and Alvana Rifenbark...

Michael Allen Adair, Sr.

Michael Allen Adair, Sr.

Oct 28, 2023

Worcester- Michael A. Adair, Sr., 70, of Overlook Road, Worcester, New York died Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Cooperstown Center for Rehab and Nursing. Born on February 26, 1953 in Cobleskill, NY, he was the son of Kenneth Adair, Sr. And Margaret Kenyon Stahl. He worked for Lighthall Tree Services. He was a member of East Worcester Fish and Game...

Helen Mae Brown

Helen Mae Brown

Oct 26, 2023

Helen M. Brown, 92, formerly of Stoneview Heights, Cobleskill, New York died Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Glendale Home in Scotia. Born on June 27, 1931 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Oscar and Helen Mae (Evans) Barber. She grew up in Hempstead, NY and was a graduate of the former Cobleskill High School. Helen was the owner...

Shirley J. Bailey

Shirley J. Bailey

Oct 23, 2023

Richmondville- Shirley J. Bailey, 88, of Main Street died Monday, October 23, 2023 in the comfort her home surrounded by her loving family. Born March 8, 1935 in the town of Sharon, she was the daughter of Harvey A. and Marion (Mallett) Schrader. Shirley graduated from Sharon Springs Central School. For over thirty years she was a daycare provider for...

Tim Wilson Shackelton

Tim Wilson Shackelton

Oct 22, 2023

Tim Wilson Shackelton, age 71, passed away the morning of Sunday, October 22nd peacefully after giving his loving family the opportunity to say goodbye. Tim was born on January 16, 1952, in Walton, NY to Walter and Wilda. During his early years, it was discovered that Tim had “perfect pitch”, the ability to recognize musical notes with absolute precision. After...

Edward Jackson, Jr.

Edward Jackson, Jr.

Oct 17, 2023

Cobleskill- Edward Jackson, Jr., 69, most recently of Mohawk Drive, Cobleskill, New York died Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at his home. Born on February 19, 1954 in Berne, NY, he was the son of Edward Jackson, Sr. and Betty Dietz Jackson. He was a graduate of Berne-Knox Westerlo High School. He spent most of his life in the Schoharie County...

Waylon Ashcraft Snellbaker

Waylon Ashcraft Snellbaker

Oct 4, 2023

Stamford- Waylon Ashcraft Snellbaker, 3, of State Route 23, Stamford died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at O'Connor Hospital in Delhi, NY. He was born on September 28, 2020 in Albany, NY and was the son of John Clark Snellbaker and Melinda Joy Gaida. Right from birth Waylon was a fighter; turning the 5 days to live that he...

Barbara Louise Althiser

Barbara Louise Althiser

Sep 24, 2023

Cobleskill- Barbara Louise Althiser, 64, of Campus Drive, Cobleskill, New York died Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Bassett Healthcare of Cooperstown. Born on October 7, 1958 in Cobleskill, NY, she was the daughter of Charles Edward Althiser and Margaret Georgina Brown Althiser. She was a graduate of Richmondville Central School, a proud Tiger, and obtained her Cosmetology License through BOCES....

Catherine Ploss

Catherine Ploss

Sep 19, 2023

Richmondville- Catherine Ploss, 72, formerly of Richmondville, New York died Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Capstone Rehabilitation and Nursing in Amsterdam. Born on February 2, 1951 in Cobleskill, NY, she was the daughter of Charles and Alverda "Suzy" (Palmatier) Ploss. She spent most of her life in Schoharie County and graduated from the former Richmondville Central School. Catherine continued with...

Brainerd J. Ingraham

Brainerd J. Ingraham

Sep 12, 2023

Cobleskill- Brainerd J. "Bernie" Ingraham, 83, of State Route 10, Cobleskill, New York died Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at his home, with his family by his side. Born on August 12, 1940 in Richmondville, NY, he was the son of Charles Ingraham and Eliza (Stanton) Ingraham. He was a proud lifelong resident of Schoharie County. Bernie was a plumber/steamfitter for...

Larry R. Palmatier

Larry R. Palmatier

Sep 5, 2023

Cobleskill- Larry R. Palmatier, 72, of Flintlock Way, Cobleskill, New York died Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital, with his loving wife by his side. Born on January 24, 1951 in Cobleskill, NY, he was the son of Richard and Margaret (Shaffer) Palmatier. He attended Cobleskill Schools and was a lifelong resident of the local area. Most recently...

Dolores J. Falzarano

Dolores J. Falzarano

Sep 3, 2023

Cobleskill - Dolores “Dee” J. Falzarano, 69, of North Street, died peacefully in the comfort of her own home with her loving son by her side on Sunday, September 3, 2023. Born October 4, 1953 in Richmondville, she was the daughter of Millard "Pete" and Viva (Utter) Sperbeck. Dee was a graduate of the former Richmondville Central School and remained...

Macdonald John Holmes

Macdonald John Holmes

Aug 30, 2023

Cobleskill - MacDonald John Holmes, 86, of Little York Road, Cobleskill, New York, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 9, 1937, in his family’s home located in Lawyersville, NY. He was the son of Donald F. and Ruth (McMenemy) Holmes and was a lifelong resident of the...

Shirley B. Moore

Shirley B. Moore

Aug 29, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Shirley B. Moore, 87, on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at the Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing following a long illness. Shirley was born July 3, 1936, in the Town of Root. She was the daughter of Oscar B. and Bertha M. (Shafer) Coger. She was...

Barbara J. Janakis

Barbara J. Janakis

Aug 28, 2023

Cobleskill- Barbara Janakis, 82, formerly of Cobleskill, NY passed away August 28, 2023 at Ferncliff Nursing Home in Rhinebeck, NY. Born August 4, 1941 in Brooklyn NY, she was the daughter of Malcolm and Gean (Szkotnicki) Haggerty. Barbara was a longtime resident of Cobleskill. She was a longtime employee of Cobleskill Regional Hospital. Barbara loved traveling and going for long...

Larry Chauncey Barry

Larry Chauncey Barry

Aug 26, 2023

Charlotteville- Larry Chauncey Barry, 81, of Baptist Church Rd., died Saturday, August 26, 2023 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cobleskill on August 4, 1942, he was the son of Alonzo and Doris (Chambers) Barry. Following high school graduation, Barry continued his education and graduated from Cornell University. He retired from NYS Department...

Myrtle D. Cole

Myrtle D. Cole

Aug 18, 2023

Cobleskill- Myrtle D. Cole, 91, of Woodland Drive, Cobleskill, NY, died Friday, August 18, at Wilkinson Residential Healthcare Facility in Amsterdam. Born April 5, 1932, in Center Haverhill, NH, she was the daughter of Charles and Gladys Downing. After moving to Quechee, VT, she met Bruce Cole whom she married on July 22, 1950. He preceded her in death on...

Winifred K. Witt

Winifred K. Witt

Aug 16, 2023

Delhi- Winifred K. "Winnie" Witt, 91, formerly of Cobleskill, New York died peacefully on August 16, 2023 at Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born on March 15, 1932 in Ridgefield Park, NJ, she was the daughter of Edward Draves and Katherine Scherer Draves. She was a High School graduate and spent most of her life in the Jefferson area. Winnie...

Matthew Scott Benac

Matthew Scott Benac

Aug 11, 2023

Orchard Park - Matthew Scott Benac, 42, of Orchard Park, New York, died on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. Born Dec. 29, 1980, in Red Bank, New Jersey, he was the son of Kathleen A. Henry-Girsdansky and Peter P. Benac. He graduated from Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School and attended Hudson Valley Community College. Matthew married Amber Keller on Aug. 16, 2003, and...

Harold J. Buddle

Harold J. Buddle

Aug 9, 2023

Harold (Hal) Buddle, son of Florence and James Buddle, passed away peacefully at the Shaker Place nursing home on the evening of 8/9/23, he was 91. Hal grew up on a farm in Montgomery County and graduated from Canajoharie High School. While in school, Hal played baseball, basketball, and soccer. Hal spent some time working for the Beach Nut in...