Eddie W. More
Feb 9, 2026
Eddie W. More, 82 of Harpersfield, NY, passed away on Monday evening, February 9, 2026, at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.
Born on October 1, 1943, in Margaretville, NY, Eddie was the son of the late Walter and Mary (Cleveland) More.
He retired from New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation as a supervisor at their Stamford, NY office, Eddie, along...
Cameron Schafer
Feb 5, 2026
Cameron Michael Schafer
On the morning of February 5, 2026, Cameron passed suddenly of a medical emergency. He was a son, a little brother, a grandson, a nephew, a cousin, and a friend to so many. He had the nicest smile, the cutest dimples, and an infectious giggle. He was pure love and innocent mischief. Everyone who met him said the...
Jon Robert Barber
Feb 4, 2026
Jon Robert Barber, 73, of Stamford, NY, passed away on February 4, 2026, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He spent his final days held in comfort, surrounded by his children and the love of his life, Barbara Lawry.
Born on July 26, 1952, in Chenango Bridge, NY, Jon graduated from Chenango Valley High School, earned his bachelor’s degree from...
Wayne D. Pickett
Feb 4, 2026
Wayne D. Pickett, 81, of Stamford, NY, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Albany Medical Center.
Born on December 25, 1944, in Grand Gorge, Wayne was the son of the late Francis and Daisy (Moore) Pickett.
Wayne was a graduate of the Grand Gorge Central School. After school, he started his career in the milk processing plants for Sealtest Dairy...
Dr. Jesse A. Blumenthal
Feb 3, 2026
Dr. Jesse Arthur Blumenthal of Delancey, NY passed away peacefully at home on February 3, 2026, surrounded by his family who loved him.
He was born on November 19, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Lafayette High School, where his father served as both the dean of boys and a chemistry teacher. With his father’s summers free, Jesse spent his...
Vincent R. Spanburgh
Jan 30, 2026
Vincent R. Spanburgh, at the age of 53, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 30, 2026 in the peace of his home in Delhi, NY, after an illness.
He was born on June 24, 1972, in Queens, NY, the son of Jean and Vincent Spanburgh Sr, and the brother of Debbie O'Conner and Nancy Young.
Vincent despite his...
Howard Wayne Comstock
Jan 29, 2026
Howard Wayne Comstock, 74, of Tunkhannock, PA passed away at Geisinger CMC Hospital on January 29, 2026. Born in Meshoppen, PA on June 18, 1951, he was the son of the late Howard Culver Comstock and the late Evelyn Keisinger of Mehoopany. He was married to the former Ellen Hanson for 10 years.
A 1969 graduate of Tunkhannock High School, Howard...
Bruce C. Van Duser
Jan 27, 2026
Bruce C. Van Duser, 69, of Harpersfield, passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Born on September 7, 1956, in Stamford, NY, Bruce was the son of the late George and Betty (Tompkins) Van Duser.
Bruce worked as a mechanic and truck driver for most of his career, he retired due to illness as a mechanic from Searles...
Barbara J. Davis
Jan 25, 2026
Barbara J. Davis of Roxbury, N.Y. died January 25, 2026 in her home, with her loving family, at her side.
She was born June 15, 1945, in Waterbury, Connecticut to Arthur L. and Elsie M. (Fisher) Ballou.
Barbara was a homemaker, loving wife, beloved mother and grandmother, a great friend, and much more.
She married John Franklin Davis on December 6, 1963 in...
Edwin R. Shaffer
Jan 25, 2026
Edwin R. Shaffer, 79, of Stamford, NY passed away at his home on January 25, 2026.
Born on August 17, 1946 in Kingston, NY to Robert E. Shaffer and Marion G. (Gallagher) Shaffer. Edwin “Ed” grew up in North Blenheim, NY with his sister Gail Shaffer on their family farm. They ran their family farm along with their Uncle Gladsby and...
Steve E.N. More
Jan 21, 2026
Steve Edmund Nelson More, 76, of Jefferson, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Albany Medical Center following a brief illness.
Born on March 13, 1949, in Stamford Hospital, Stamford, NY, Steve was the son of the late Walter and Mary (Cleveland) More.
Steve grew up on McMurdy Hill in Hobart, growing up in a large family with six siblings. He...
Roger E. Judd
Jan 17, 2026
Roger E. Judd, 71 of Delhi, NY, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026. He was surrounded by his loving family leading up to his passing.
Born on April 5, 1954, in Deposit, NY to Joe T. and Wanetta Judd. As a child, Roger was a resident of Cannonsville, NY until he and his family relocated to Bainbridge, NY. He graduated...
Eric L. Denzer
Jan 15, 2026
Eric Lee Denzer of Bovina Center, New York, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
Eric was a devoted partner, a loving stepfather, a gifted classical pianist, and an avid gardener. He proudly served his country for nearly 30 years with U.S. Customs at JFK Airport.
He is survived by his partner of 28½ years: Eric Lein; his...
Allan Smith
Jan 14, 2026
Allan Odell Smith
April 4, 1939 – January 14, 2026
Allan was born on the home farm outside of East Meredith, NY on April 4, 1939. He graduated from Charlotte Valley Central School in 1956 then attended Cornell University where he graduated in 1960. Soon after graduation, he married the love of his life, Joan Marie Bates. Allan lived most of his...
John A. Rice Jr.
Jan 12, 2026
John A. Rice, Jr., age 73, of Stamford, NY, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born on September 28, 1952, John lived a full and active life rooted in love, hard work, and quiet strength.
John was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He will be remembered by family and friends for his kind heart, quick...
Cynthia "Cindy" Cestare
Jan 9, 2026
Cynthia “Cindy” Cestare of Gilboa NY, passed away on January 9, 2026 in Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown NY after a long battle with bladder cancer.
Born on December 27, 1957, in Brooklyn NY, she was the daughter of Jack and Madeline (Crowley) Reid.
On February 2, 1983, Cindy married Anthony “Tony” Cestare. She met the love of her life in the...
Gerald "Skip" Greene
Jan 7, 2026
Gerald "Skip" Greene passed away on January 7, 2026.
He was born in Denver, NY on February 25, 1932.
In 1954 Skip married Shirley Barber, they were married for 71 years.
In his younger days he liked to work on his farm, square dancing and camping. After farming he was a truck driver for various local businesses, retiring from the Delaware County Highway...
Mary Harder
Jan 2, 2026
Mary Harder, 81, of East Meredith, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at her home following a short illness.
Born June 1, 1944, in Barton, VT, Mary was the daughter of the late Charles and Arlene (Masey) Clough.
She worked for many years as a Certified Nursing Assistant, both in private care and for the former Countryside Care, Fox Nursing Home...
Beverley (Tuthill) Vergason
Dec 29, 2025
Beverley (Staub) Tuthill Vergason, 102, was born November 5, 1923, in Binghamton, NY.
She graduated from Chenango Forks High School in 1941, then she graduated from Nyack Missionary Training Institute in 1949.
She served as a home missions’ worker in the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas (1949-1950). She Pastored the Christian and Missionary Alliance Chapel in Meridale, NY in (1950-1953).
She married David Tuthill...
George C. Bergleitner, Jr.
Dec 29, 2025
George C. Bergleitner, Jr., 90, of Stamford, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at AO Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta, NY.
Born on July 16, 1935, in Brooklyn, George was the son of the late George C. and Marie (Preitz) Bergleitner, Sr.
He served in the US Army from 1953 until his honorable discharge in 1955.
George graduated from St. Francis College...
