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Beverly Roberts

Beverly Roberts

Jul 12, 2025

Beverly Roberts, 59, of Stamford, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Delhi.

Born on January 22, 1966 in Stamford, she was the daughter of the late Clarence “Jim” and Harriett (Kelsey) Raeder.

Beverly worked for several local establishments, most recently she was a transport driver for RSS in Delhi, until her health forced her retirement.

She...

Roger L. Hadley

Roger L. Hadley

Jul 11, 2025

Roger L. Hadley, 71, of Andes, NY, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 11, 2025, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born on March 3, 1954, in Delhi, Roger was the son of the late Roy and Thelma (Lyons) Hadley, Sr.

Roger worked for several area Dairy farms in the Bovina area, including Burns Brothers and Renner’s, he also worked for...

Thomas J. Hilson

Thomas J. Hilson

Jul 10, 2025

Thomas J Hilson, 75, of Bovina Center passed away suddenly Thursday, July 10 at his home.

He was born on March 27, 1950, in Delhi, New York, the son of the late Alex and Lillian (Schneider) Hilson.

Tom was a lifelong resident of Bovina Center, attending a one room schoolhouse in grammar school and going on to graduate from Delaware Academy. He...

Lorraine Wallin

Lorraine Wallin

Jul 8, 2025

Lorraine Wallin, 71 of Hobart, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Stamford, NY.

Born on August 20, 1953, in Valhalla, NY, Lorraine was the daughter of late Stephen and Stella (Smercak) Benchat.

She worked as a telephone operator for the Yonkers School District.

On March 21, 1970, Lorraine married Karl Wallin, a union that lasted nearly 49 years, until Karl’s passing...

Melvin G. Elderkin

Melvin G. Elderkin

Jul 7, 2025

Melvin G. Elderkin, 80, of Delhi, passed away on Monday morning, July 7, 2025 at O’Connor Hospital in Delhi following an extended illness.

Born on March 11, 1945 in Delhi, Melvin was the son of the late Melvin R. and Gavena (Ogborn) Elderkin.

He proudly served in the US Army from 1968 until his honorable discharge in 1970.

Melvin married Donna (Craft) Elderkin...

Arthur J. Kinsley

Arthur J. Kinsley

Jul 7, 2025

Arthur J. Kinsley, 72, of Harpersfield, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, July 7, 2025.

Born on September 14, 1952 in Queens, NY, Arthur was the son of the late Letson J. and Clara (Swisloski) Kinsley.

He proudly served in the US Navy from 1970 until his honorable discharge in 1974.

Arthur worked for ALK Pharmaceuticals in Port Washington, NY, where...

Serena Bishop

Serena Bishop

Jul 4, 2025

Serena A. Bishop, 66, of Otego, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.

Born on September 30, 1958 in Delhi, Serena was the daughter of the late Willard Armstrong and Mable (Wood) Olsen.

She worked for several years at SUNY Delhi in the Janitorial Department.

Serena enjoyed singing and dancing, trips to the casino, watching hummingbirds,...

Charles L. Koss

Charles L. Koss

Jul 1, 2025

Charles L Koss (82) of Largo, FL and Harpursville, NY passed away July 1, 2025 at the UHS Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY after a 2-year battle with cancer. 

He grew up in Hilton, NY and was predeceased by his parents Charles and Evelyn Koss. After high school he joined the Navy and was part of the Vietnam conflict as...

Pamela K. Purdy

Pamela K. Purdy

Jun 30, 2025

Pamela K. Purdy, 69, of Delhi, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY.

Born on March 25, 1956, in Delhi, she was the daughter of the late Dale and Elinor (Storey) Mason.

She worked as a bookkeeper for the local Grand Union Grocery Store in Delhi and went on to work for Covidien in Hobart...

Ronald J. Giordano

Ronald J. Giordano

Jun 26, 2025

Ronald “Ronnie” J. Giordano passed away on June 26, 2025, at the age of 73, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and adventure.

Born on March 9, 1952 on Long Island, NY, Ronnie was the eldest son of Alfonso “Funzie” and Gudrun “Bunny” Giordano. Ronnie had a deep appreciation for the simple joys in life. He loved spending time outdoors—especially...

Hugh Sutherland

Hugh Sutherland

Jun 24, 2025

Hugh Sutherland, 94, of Delhi, NY, passed away on June 24, 2025. Hugh was born on February 12, 1931 to his parents, Edith and Herbert Sutherland of Delhi, NY. Hugh married Irene Marshfield in 1952. Hugh is survived by 4 children, John (Ramona) Sutherland of Scotia, NY, Sharon (Michael) Johnson of Hollister, FL, David Sutherland of Jacksonville, FL and Diane...

Harold J. Johnson

Harold J. Johnson

Jun 22, 2025

Harold J. Johnson, 77, of Harpersfield, passed away Sunday morning, June 22, 2025 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.

Born on October 1, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Harold and Frances Johnson.

Harold retired from Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals in Hobart.

He was an outdoorsman, Harold enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Harold liked Western shows and movies, often enjoying an episode...

Joan E. Maney

Joan E. Maney

Jun 17, 2025

Joan Maney, 85, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Cooperstown with loving family by her side.

Joan was born on November 26, 1939 in New Windsor, New York to Harry and Mary Connolly in her family’s home. She was the firstborn of two children and grew up in a...

Eric E. Whritner

Eric E. Whritner

Jun 12, 2025

Eric E. Whritner of Worcester passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025. He was 54 years old.

The youngest son of the late William and Betty Lou Whritner, Eric was born March 25, 1971, in Newburgh, NY. He moved with his family to Jefferson when he was in 2nd grade and attended Jefferson Central School.

He graduated from SUNY Cobleskill with a...

Krystyna M. Lauro

Krystyna M. Lauro

Jun 12, 2025

Krystyna M. Lauro of Hobart, NY passed away early Thursday morning, June 12th, at the Delhi Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Delhi, NY after suffering for a number of years with acute dementia.

She leaves behind her daughter, Dorothy (David) Lennon of Hobart along with granddaughters: Caroline Lennon of Oneonta; Nicole Lennon...

Margaret Theresa Vogel

Margaret Theresa Vogel

Jun 5, 2025

Margaret Theresa (Swaine) Vogel, 90, of South Kortright, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

Born on February 2, 1935 in Central Islip, Long Island, NY, Margaret was the daughter of the late Howard and Celia (Tighe) Swaine.

She was married to Paul Vogel Sr....

Linda N. Pasquel

Linda N. Pasquel

Jun 4, 2025

Linda N. Pasquel, 77, of Stamford, formerly of Gilboa, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home, Stamford.

Born on March 18, 1948 in White Plains, NY, she was the daughter of the late William and Marie (Williams) Pasquel.

Linda worked...

Katharine "Katie" (Golfetto) Bedford

Katharine "Katie" (Golfetto) Bedford

Jun 3, 2025

Katharine N. “Katie” (Golfetto) Bedford, 91, of Stamford, NY, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY

Born on December 5, 1933, at her family’s home, in Gilboa, NY. Katie was the daughter of the late Stanley and Gladys (Lemon) Mace. She grew up in Mackey's Corners, NY, on the family farm attending school at Gilboa Central....

Barbara Skovsende

Barbara Skovsende

May 30, 2025

Barbara Ann (Boyd) Skovsende, 91, of North Franklin, passed away Friday evening, May 30, 2025, at Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta.

Born on April 22, 1934, in Delhi, Barbara was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary (Scott) Boyd.

On April 25, 1952, Barbara married...

John F. Olive

John F. Olive

May 21, 2025

John F. Olive, 93, of Delhi, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday morning, May 21, 2025.

Born on April 6, 1932 in Oneonta, NY, John was the son of the late Donald and Ethel (Settzo) Olive.

He proudly served in the US Marine...

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