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Katherine M. Kaufman

Katherine M. Kaufman

Feb 15, 2026

Katherine “Katy” Madolyn (Monser) Kaufman was born in Oneonta, New York on September 30, 1928, the daughter of Lebanese immigrants.

She passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, at the age of 97. She was the youngest of 8 children who predeceased her – Michele Monser, Marion (Irvin) Barton , Thomas (Marguerite) Monser, Madolyn (Otto) Danzi, Pauline (Edigate) Colone, Esther Monser,...

Peter C. Hugues

Peter C. Hugues

Mar 29, 2026

Peter C. Hugues, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

Born in Uniondale, New York, Peter grew up on Long Island, where he built a lifetime of cherished memories. Summers were often spent clamming and crabbing with family, and many joyful days were enjoyed boating—especially aboard the family boat humorously named The Titanic by his beloved wife. Trips...

Eleanor A. Jersey

Eleanor A. Jersey

Mar 26, 2026

Eleanor “Ellie” Ann (Tripp) Jersey passed away March 26, 2026 at the Cooperstown Center of Nursing and Rehabilitation at the age of 96.

Ellie was born in Elmira N.Y. On September 14, 1929 the daughter of Claude and Grace (Hill) Tripp the oldest of six siblings. At the age of 14 Eleanor moved to Meridale, a place she would call home...

Donald A. Wayman

Donald A. Wayman

Mar 22, 2026

Donald A. Wayman, 47, of Stamford, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday evening, March 22, 2026.

Born on May 10, 1978, in Stamford, NY, Donald was the son of the late Richard (Marie) Wayman and Norma Wayman.

Donald recently worked at Top’s Grocery Store in Stamford.

He enjoyed learning to cook and spending time doing crafts with his sister Ellie. Donald has...

Maureen Boehning

Maureen Boehning

Mar 13, 2026

Maureen “Ginger” (Cremmins) Boehning, of Gilboa, NY, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026 at the age of 95.

She was the daughter of the late Edmund and Mary (Gately) Cremmins.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband: Robert E. Boehning; sister: Edna Mae Knoth; and brothers: Michael and Edward Cremmins.

Maureen is survived by her daughters: Kathleen and Deborah Ann...

Kathleen Toften

Kathleen Toften

Mar 12, 2026

Kathleen "Kathy" (Garrison) Toften of Delhi, NY passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 12, 2026.

Kathy was born to Paul and Josephine (Wieronski) Garrison on January 17, 1948, and she was predeceased by her husband, Ernest (Ernie) Toften. 

She is survived by her son, Todd Rodgers of Houston TX, and siblings, Marie Schwarzkopf, Paul (Laura) Garrison, Teresa (Fred)...

Mary "Betty" Kratzenstein

Mary "Betty" Kratzenstein

Mar 10, 2026

The "Miracle Baby of 1930", Bronx, NY., at just four pounds was known affectionately as "Betty" her entire life. She was a prolific watercolor artist who taught and inspired many in connecting with their innate creativity.

As a young woman, Betty worked at Norcrosse Cards and studied Art at the Phoenix School of Design and the Art Students League in Manhattan...

Daniel W. Jacques

Daniel W. Jacques

Mar 4, 2026

Daniel Wight Jacques, 78, of Delhi, New York, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026. He was the son of the late Lynworth Jacques and Marjorie Laing Jacques.

He is survived by his daughter: Michelle and her husband Scott; his cherished grandchildren: Danny and Hannah; his partner: Janna Winters, and her daughters Dianna and Jessica and their families; his sister: Kim...

Joseph C. Welch

Joseph C. Welch

Feb 27, 2026

Joseph C. Welch, 94, of Stamford, NY, formerly of Harpersfield, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Robinson Terrace.

Born on July 4, 1931, in Philadelphia, PA, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph E. and Margaret (Bell) Welch.

He proudly served in the US Army, serving from 1954 until his honorable discharge in 1956.

Joseph was a self-employed contractor, living...

Ana L. Marasa

Ana L. Marasa

Feb 25, 2026

Ana L. Marasa passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

She was born Ana Loder Mercado in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico on February 11, 1940, the daughter of the late Ricardo Mercado and Clara Serrano.

Ana came to the States when she was 7 years old. She grew up in New York city and earned her...

Carolyn L. Post

Carolyn L. Post

Feb 23, 2026

Carolyn L. Post, 79, of Hobart, NY, went to her home in heaven on Monday, February 23, 2026, to be with her daughter, Jill; sister, Marj Lant; parents: Fred and Ruth Lant; and her in-laws, Donald and Helen Post.

Carolyn enjoyed spending time being barefoot, with her family, tending to her garden, making quilts, harvesting fruit and vegetables to can and...

Ralph Edward Rice

Ralph Edward Rice

Feb 21, 2026

Ralph Edward Rice, 75, of Hummelstown, PA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in his home.

Born in Stamford, New York on July 24, 1950, he was the son of the late John Albert and Lucille (McCracken) Rice.

Ralph retired as a quality insurance specialist from Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) in New Cumberland, where he specialized in submarine parts....

Kevin D. Wood

Kevin D. Wood

Feb 21, 2026

Kevin D. Wood, 69, of Stamford, NY, passed away on Saturday evening, February 21, 2026, at home surrounded by his family.

Born on September 4, 1956, in Nyack, NY, Kevin was the son of the late Donald Wood and Shirley Ann (Riker) Wood.

He proudly served in the US Army from 1974 until his honorable discharge in 1976.

Kevin was married to his...

Elizabeth "Liz" McPhail

Elizabeth "Liz" McPhail

Feb 19, 2026

Elizabeth “Liz” McPhail, 76, of Stamford, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Heritage at the Plains in Oneonta, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born on February 26, 1949, in Manhattan, NY, Liz was the daughter of the late Julius and Caroline (Oross) Yaro. Her family moved to Jefferson, NY in 1960, then to Oneonta where she...

William M. Reed

William M. Reed

Feb 16, 2026

William M. Reed of Mohawk, N.Y. died on February 16, 2026 peacefully in his sleep.

He was born on May 23, 1939 in Conesville, NY to Burr M and Dorithy A. (Fink) Reed.

He worked for 40 years as a machinist with General Electric. He enjoyed his retired time playing golf with friends and family, laughing and joking, and reading (especially John...

John L. Comfort, Jr.

John L. Comfort, Jr.

Feb 16, 2026

John L. Comfort, Jr., 75, of Bovina, New York, passed away following a short but courageous battle with cancer on Monday evening, February 16, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born on May 25, 1950, in Chester, PA, John was the son of the late John and Charlotte Comfort.

He worked for over 40 years with DOMO/ FrieslandCampina in...

Elwood L. "Sparky" Clark

Elwood L. "Sparky" Clark

Feb 13, 2026

Elwood L. “Sparky” Clark, 62, of Grand Gorge, NY, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at his home.

Born on December 12, 1963, in Stamford, Sparky was the son of the late Elwood Y. and Ruth (Miller) Clark.

He worked many jobs over the years in both construction and logging.

Sparky was an avid outdoorsman; he loved to hunt and fish and...

Wayne J. Burdick

Wayne J. Burdick

Feb 13, 2026

Wayne Joseph Burdick, 62, of Bloomville, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 13, 2026, at his home.

Born on March 27, 1963 in Delhi, Wayne was the son of the late Oren and Helen Burdick.

He was a graduate of South Kortright Central School.

Wayne loved the outdoors, he enjoyed hunting deer, cutting firewood and could often be found helping his brother wrangling...

Linda Beth "Lin" Stephan

Linda Beth "Lin" Stephan

Feb 12, 2026

Lin Stephan, 83, of Hamden, NY, passed away early in the morning of Thursday, February 12 2026, at the Delhi Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.

Linda Beth “Lin” was born on September 9, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to William and Mary Stephan. An only child, she grew up in Feasterville, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia. Her parents encouraged and supported her love...

Eddie W. More

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...

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