Obituary Listing

Marie Martinovics

Marie Martinovics

Jun 14, 2010

Marie A. Martinovics of Cobleskill died suddenly June 14. A funeral mass will be held Friday noon, June 25 at St Vincent de Paul's Roman Catholic Church, where she was a communicant for 60 years. Born Maria Anna Winkler on April 25, 1920, in Arad, Romania, her life story reads like a history of the 20th century. Her parents, made...

Lillian Smith

Lillian Smith

Jun 13, 2010

Cobleskill- Lillian Ida Smith,81, formerly of High Street, died Sunday, June 13, 2010 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta. Born January 28, 1929, she was the daughter of Frank and Eva (Berryann) Smith. Lillian moved to Cobleskill in 1984, and had worked at Toe Path Industries, Schoharie County ARC. She enjoyed photography, cats, and spending time with babies. Survivors include...

Bruce Cater

Bruce Cater

Jun 13, 2010

Sharon Springs - Bruce L. Cater, 64, of Hoyt Road, died Sunday, June 13, 2010, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady following a long illness. Born January 2, 1946 in Cobleskill, Bruce was the son of Darwin and Ruth (Bogardus) Cater. He was a graduate of the former Cobleskill Central School. Working as a self employed farrier all his life, Bruce...

David Huse

David Huse

Jun 7, 2010

Warnerville - David Huse, 56, of Karker Road, Town of Richmondville, died Monday, June 7, 2010, due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle/tractor accident. He was born November 3, 1953 in Plainfield, NJ and was the son of Sylvester and Pauline (Campbell) Huse, who survive him. Mr. Huse was a graduate of SUNY Cobleskill and worked on the family...

Jill Suchocki

Jill Suchocki

Jun 1, 2010

Cobleskill- Jill Collins Suchocki, 47, formerly of Elm St., died Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at her mother's home with her loving family at her side. Born November 11, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Duane "Tip" Collins and Norma J. (Bearden) Collins, who survives her. Jill was a 1980 graduate of the former Cobleskill Central School and for...

Mitcheal Maxwell

Mitcheal Maxwell

Jun 1, 2010

Cobleskill- Mitcheal Maxwell, 64, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital with his beloved wife at his side after a brief illness. Mitcheal was born in Stoke-on-Trent, England, the son of Charles Edward and Hannah (Hulse) Maxwell. He was a 1964 graduate of Middleburgh Central School and attended classes at Jamestown Community College. He left...

Carol Benham

Carol Benham

May 31, 2010

Middleburgh- Mrs. Carol Ann Benham, 63, of Squaw Trail, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 31, 2010. Born December 25, 1946, in New York City, she was a daughter of Andrew and Madeline (Keane) Peck. Carol had been employed as a bookkeeper/accountant most recently for the Middleburgh School District. Prior to that, she was a bookkeeper for various businesses which include,...

Robert Crabill,

Robert Crabill,

May 28, 2010

Middleburgh- Robert C. Crabill, Jr., 42, of Guinea Road, died Friday, May 28, 2010 at his residence. Born October 27, 1967 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Jean (Friel) Toborg and Robert C. Crabill, Sr., who both survive him. Bob received his diploma from Spencer Business and Technical Institute of Schenectady. He had been employed as a painter...

Kathryn Averill

Kathryn Averill

May 26, 2010

Cobleskill- Mrs. Kathryn A. Averill, 56, of Edgewood Drive, passed after a courageous battle surrounded by her loving family. Born November 26, 1953, in Amsterdam, she was a daughter of Gilles and Theresa (Hennelly) Carbonneau, who predeceased her. Kathy was a 1971 graduate of the former Cobleskill Central School and in 1993 obtained her Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter designation....

Ralph Smalley

Ralph Smalley

May 20, 2010

Cobleskill- Ralph R. Smalley, 90, of Cleveland Ave., died at his residence after a short illness. Mr. Smalley was born August 26, 1919 in the Township of Starkey, Yates County, New York and was the son of James Ray and Edith Dell (Hammond) Smalley. He was a 1936 graduate of Watkins Glen High School. He worked on the family farm...

Elva Buschynski

Elva Buschynski

May 15, 2010

Middleburgh- Mrs. Elva A. Buschynski, 90, of Middleburgh, died Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Oneonta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where she had been a resident for the past four years. Born January 18, 1920 in Patria, NY, she was a daughter of Frederick and Elsa (Moeller) Bohringer. Mrs. Buschynski was a graduate of Middleburgh Central School. She became employed at...

Pauline Shilstone

Pauline Shilstone

May 8, 2010

Huntersland - Pauline "Aunt Paulie" Laraway Shilstone, 84, of Huntersland Road, died peacefully, May 8, 2010 at the Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, NY surrounded by her family. Pauline was born on October 19, 1925 in Esperance, NY, a daughter of the late Libby (Esterbrook) and Asbury Coons. Pauline graduated from the Middleburgh Central School in 1944. She was a member...

Dennis Slater

Dennis Slater

May 7, 2010

Central Bridge- Dennis W. Slater, 59, of Grovenors Corners Road, died Friday, May 7, 2010, following a sudden heart attack. Born December 3, 1950, he was the son of Jean (Bender) Slater and the late LeRoy Slater. Dennis was a graduate of the former Cobleskill Central School. He was the proprietor of Slater Homes, LLC and Slater's Kitchen and Bath...

Jerald Rappleyea

Jerald Rappleyea

May 6, 2010

Richmondville- Jerald Curtis Rappleyea, 80, of West Richmondville Road, died May 6, 2010 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown following a long illness. Born October 23, 1929 in Little Westkill, NY, he was a son of John A. and Viena B. (Moseman) Rappleyea. Jerry was a United States Air Force veteran, serving proudly for his country from 1950 until receiving an...

Sandra Dailey

Sandra Dailey

May 5, 2010

Seward (Schoharie County) - Mrs. Sandra D. Dailey, 60, of Markley Road, died Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at her residence. Born March 22, 1950 in Niskayuna, she was a daughter of James and Doreen (Astill) Page, Jr. Sandy was a graduate of Mohonasen High School and at one time was employed as a secretary for New York State Health Dept....

William Kirchner

William Kirchner

May 2, 2010

Middleburgh: William G. "Bill" Kirchner, 87, of Cliffside Apartments, died Sunday, May 2, 2010, peacefully at his home following a brief illness. Bill was born on July 28, 1922 in Stapleton, Staten Island, NY, a son of the late Isabelle (O'Connor) and William A. Kirchner. Bill enlisted in the United States Navy in 1942 and volunteered for Armed Guard Duty....

Walter Kieru

Walter Kieru

May 2, 2010

Cobleskill- Walter Charles Kieru passed away peacefully at home on May 2, 2010 with his loving family by his side. Born October 19, 1933 in Schenectady, he was the eighth child of Stanley and Frances (Sawicka) Kieru. Walter was a United States Army veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict from 1953 until receiving an honorable discharge in 1955. He retired...

Rita Mueller

Rita Mueller

Apr 27, 2010

Cobleskill - Rita Marie Kizis Mueller passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2010 with family at her side at Fox Hospital in Oneonta, NY. Rita grew up in Pittston, PA the daughter of the late Peter and Mary Masonis Kizis. She attended the St. Mary of the Assumption School and graduated from Pittston High School in 1936. She then graduated from...

Stephen Martin

Stephen Martin

Apr 26, 2010

Richmondville- (Schoharie County) Stephen W. Martin, 61, of Franzen Road, died Monday, April 26, 2010 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, NY following a brief illness. Stephen was born January 10, 1949 in Cobleskill and was the son of Willard P. Martin, Sr. and Virginia (Brooker) Ryder He was a 35 year member of the Richmondville Volunteer Fire Department and was...

Brian Cockcroft

Brian Cockcroft

Apr 25, 2010

Sharon Springs (Schoharie County)- Brian A. Cockcroft, 55, formerly of Sharon Springs, died Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Largo Medical Center, Indian Rocks, Pinellas County, FL. Born September 10, 1954 in Roselle, NJ, he was a son of Arthur and Holly (Sellis) Cockcroft. Brian attended school in West Nyack and Sherburne, NY. Brian was a former employee of Walmart Distribution...