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Susanna Marie Kenefick

Susanna Marie Kenefick

Feb 26, 2025

Susanna Marie (Coppersmith)(Dorst) Kenefick, 67, of Meredith, NY, passed away on February 26, 2025.

Born December 19, 1957, in Hempstead, NY, Susanna dedicated her life to education and family. She earned a bachelor's degree in education and went on to inspire countless students as a science teacher. Her passion for learning...

Nora Skovsende Cole

Nora Skovsende Cole

Feb 26, 2025

Nora Skovsende Cole, 98, of Andes passed away February 26, 2025, at Mountainside Residential Care Center in Margaretville.

Born on February 6, 1927 in Denmark, Nora was the daughter of late Hans and Nina Skovsende.

She emigrated to the United States with her parents as a young child where they were...

Jonathan "Jon" Ballard

Jonathan "Jon" Ballard

Feb 22, 2025

Jonathan Ballard, 69, of Stamford, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 peacefully at his home.

Born on June 21, 1955 in Margaretville, Jon was the son of the late Donald and Josephine (Moore) Ballard.

He was a graduate of Roxbury Central School. In 1976, Jon joined the Roxbury Fire Department....

Maryann Stanton

Maryann Stanton

Feb 22, 2025

Maryann Stanton, born on November 9, 1945, in Oneonta, NY, passed away peacefully, leaving a legacy of love and service. She was the cherished daughter of Leo Sweeney and Mary Spaziani. A proud "Lower Decker," Maryann attended St. Mary's School and graduated from Oneonta High School in 1963.

In 1965, she married her high school...

Jean M. Bedard

Jean M. Bedard

Feb 19, 2025

Jean M. Bedard, 63, of East Meredith passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

Born on January 28, 1962, in Spokane, Washington, Jean was the son of the late William and Jojean (Trimble) Bedard.

Jean was an autobody technician working at various...

Louise A. Kosier

Louise A. Kosier

Feb 18, 2025

Louise A. Kosier, 97, of Hobart, passed away late Tuesday evening, February 18, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

Born on December 5, 1927, in Hobart, Louise was the daughter of the late Freeman and Ida (Collins) Temple.

Louise worked as a cook...

Ralph Vernon Wildenstein

Ralph Vernon Wildenstein

Feb 15, 2025

“In the bulb there is a flower; in the seed, an apple tree”. Ralph Vernon Wildenstein died at home on February 15, 2025. With God’s blessing he had greeted each day as a chance to dig in the soil and play in the water. He was the owner/operator of Chris’ Flowers and Greenhouses in Walton, NY for 47 years....

Karl A. Davis

Karl A. Davis

Feb 9, 2025

Karl A. Davis, 59, of East Meredith, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Albany Medical Center.

Born on February 27, 1965 in Delhi, Karl was the son of the late Larry W. and Karen S. (Martin) Davis.

Karl was a dairy farmer, working...

John S. Lamport

John S. Lamport

Feb 4, 2025

John “Johnny” Samuel Lamport, 52, of Hobart, NY, died at home on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, following a long illness.

Johnny was a life-long resident of Hobart and a graduate of South Kortright Central School.

He was a board member of the Watershed Agricultural Council and a premier dairy farmer, earning...

Tammy L. Mytelka

Tammy L. Mytelka

Jan 31, 2025

Tammy L. Mytelka, 62, of Gloversville, passed away on January 31, 2025, at Nathan Littauer Hospital, surrounded by family.

Born on April 12, 1962 in Gloversville, Tammy was the daughter of the late Bert and Flora Jean (Schaffer) Decker. She was raised in Caroga Lake, attended Wheelerville School, and was a 1980 graduate of Johnstown...

Barbara May Doubleday

Barbara May Doubleday

Jan 30, 2025

Barbara May Doubleday, 86, of Bloomville, passed away on January 30, 2025 at her home.

Born on October 27, 1938 in Nashua, NH, Barbara was the daughter of the late Warren N. and Sigrid (Manty) Doubleday.

She received a bachelor's degree from Middlebury College in Vermont where she was a member...

Therese M. Powell

Therese M. Powell

Jan 23, 2025

Therese M. Powell, 96, of Stamford, passed away at her home on Thursday morning, January 23, 2025, in the care of her loving family.

Born on April 12, 1928, in New York City, Therese was the daughter of the late Richard A. and Jeanette A. (Zacchio) Brown.

A 1946 graduate of...

Ruth W. White

Ruth W. White

Jan 22, 2025

Ruth W. White, 93, of Blenheim, NY, passed away on January 22, 2025, at Ross Adult Home in Maryland, NY

Born on June 9, 1931, at the family home on Welch Road, Blenheim Hill, Ruth was the daughter of the late Ward and Irene (Hartwell) Welch.

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Diane Lynn Fairbairn

Diane Lynn Fairbairn

Jan 22, 2025

Diane Lynn Fairbairn, 60, of Harpersfield, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on October 5, 1964, in Copiague, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Shirley (Stiffel) Marangio.

Diane worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant...

Marilyn S. Wickham

Marilyn S. Wickham

Jan 22, 2025

Marilyn S. Wickham, 92, of Delhi, passed away January 22, 2025 at Evergreen Commons Nursing Home in East Greenbush, NY.

She was born February 5, 1932, to Jane and Kenneth Stoutenburg in Walton, NY, and graduated from Oneonta High School in 1949 as class valedictorian.

Marilyn worked at Oneonta Public Loan...

Edward John Eckert

Edward John Eckert

Jan 19, 2025

Edward John Eckert, 87, of Stamford, passed away on Sunday afternoon, January 19, 2025 at Robinson Terrace with his loving wife by his side.

Born on July 23, 1937 in Tarrytown, NY, Edward was the son of the late John and Mary (Pollock) Eckert.

He...

Doris E. Hager

Doris E. Hager

Jan 19, 2025

Doris E. Hager, 86, of Bloomville, passed away on Sunday evening, January 19, 2025, at Robinson Terrace in Stamford surrounded by her family.

Born on December 11, 1938, in Stamford, she was the daughter of the late Clifton and Ida Gertrude (Hinkley) Sackett.

Doris was employed in the cafeteria at Stamford...

Robert E. Miner

Robert E. Miner

Jan 14, 2025

Robert E. Miner, 81, of Warnerville, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at his home following a long battle with end stage kidney disease.

Born on May 29, 1943, in Oneonta, Robert was the son of the late Robert A. and Veda M. (Jersey) Miner.

He worked for over 30...

Robert Paul Hunt

Robert Paul Hunt

Jan 13, 2025

Robert Paul Hunt was born on January 6, 1966 in Johnson City New York to parents Robert and Beverly Hunt. Our family moved to Stamford NY in 1973 and Robert graduated from Stamford Central School in June 1982.

Robert earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in English at Cobleskill. In 1999 Robert married Jackie Fresquez...

Robert Mattice

Robert Mattice

Jan 11, 2025

Robert Mattice, 52, of Stamford, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at AO Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta, following a short illness.

Born in Stamford on February 10, 1972, Robert was the son of Grant and Labertta (McGregor) Mattice, Jr.

Robert was married to his wife of 27 years, Patricia (Moshier)...

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