Obituary Listing
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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.
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
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
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
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...
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