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Cheryl Hunt

Cheryl Hunt

Jan 29, 2024

Cheryl Hunt, 65, of Catskill, NY formerly of Delhi, NY passed away Monday, January 29, 2024.

She was born December 9, 1958, to Clayton and Leona (Clark) Hunt.

Cheryl graduated from Delaware Academy and Slippery Rock University.

She loved music and animals, but mostly loved riding her...

Lewis Merwin

Lewis Merwin

Jan 25, 2024

Lewis Merwin, formerly of Jefferson and Stamford, passed away on January 25, 2024 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.

Born on June 18, 1951in Schenectady, Lewis was the son of the late Claude and Shirley Merwin.

He spent many years living on his uncle Irving Merwin’s farm in Jefferson. Lewis could...

William D Thomson, Jr.

William D Thomson, Jr.

Jan 23, 2024

William D. Thomson Jr., 75, passed away on January 23, 2024, at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, NY.

Those who knew him called him Bill, Mr. Bill, Will, Willem, or Tommy – as well as many other names that can’t be repeated.

To many, he was a legend. The reasons are varied,...

Sabine Zahn

Sabine Zahn

Jan 23, 2024

Sabine Zahn, 77, of Harpersfield, passed away at her home early Tuesday morning, January 23, 2024 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on July 13, 1946 in Magdeburg, East Germany, Sabine was the daughter of the late Paul and Elsbeth (Doell) Krauter.

Sabine was married to Heinrich Zahn and was...

Richard L. Mattice, Jr.

Richard L. Mattice, Jr.

Jan 22, 2024

Richard L. Mattice, Jr., 65, of Davenport Center passed away early Monday morning, January 22, 2024 at his home following a year long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Richard was raised in the Stamford and Hobart area. He was a selfless man, a loving husband, a devoted father, a cherished son and an amazing brother.

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Valentino P. Procida

Valentino P. Procida

Jan 21, 2024

Your taxi has arrived, and it is with the heaviest of hearts to see you go. You took on so much and never backed down at the challenges you faced. Your laughter, love, and smile will forever be missed! We will always know that better days are coming!

Valentino P. Procida went home to be...

Janice Burdick

Janice Burdick

Jan 20, 2024

Janice Burdick, 78, of Bloomville passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born on September 5, 1945 in Oneonta, Janice is the daughter of father: Harlon Briscoe and mother: Beulah Francisco.

She was a 1963 graduate of Delaware academy and went on to...

Harry L. Rockefeller

Harry L. Rockefeller

Jan 18, 2024

Harry L. Rockefeller, 87, of Bloomville, passed away early Thursday morning, January 18, 2024.

Born on October 1, 1936, in Bovina, he was the son of the late Guy and Delle (McPherson) Rockefeller.

Harry was a 1955 graduate of South Kortright Central School and went on to proudly serve in the...

Kenneth J. Jackson

Kenneth J. Jackson

Jan 15, 2024

Kenneth Joseph Jackson, 75, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Albany Medical Center.

Born on May 21, 1948 in Hempstead, NY, Kenny was the son of the late John and Birtha (Young) Jackson.

The family moved to Kerhonkson, NY in 1958. In his youth, Kenny enjoyed playing sports, especially...

Wayne L. Jester

Wayne L. Jester

Jan 15, 2024

Wayne L. Jester, 74, of East Meredith, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 15, 2024, at his home.

Born on October 31, 1949, in Meredith, Wayne was the son of the late Wayland F. and Aileen Maude (Penney) Jester.

Wayne worked for many years on various farms in the East Meredith...

Charles "Charlie" W. Sommers, Jr.

Charles "Charlie" W. Sommers, Jr.

Jan 12, 2024

Charles (“Charlie”) W. Sommers Jr., a longtime resident of Harpersfield, bid farewell on January 12, 2024, at the age of 83.

Born on November 11, 1940, Charlie grew up in the suburbs of New York City but chose to settle down amid the peaceful peaks and valleys of the gorgeous Catskill Mountains of central NY...

Marjorie R. Moore

Marjorie R. Moore

Jan 8, 2024

Marjorie R. Moore, 93, of Davenport Center, passed away on January 8, 2024 at Chestnut Park Nursing Center, Oneonta.

Born on December 5, 1930 in Stamford, she was the daughter of the late Steven and Blanch (Marschilok) Doroski.

She was a homemaker and helped with the operation of the family dairy...

Gerald "Jerry" Dewitt

Gerald "Jerry" Dewitt

Jan 6, 2024

Jerry DeWitt was born at home on the farm on August 16, 1946.

He unexpectedly died of a heart attack at home on the farm on January 6, 2024.

There will be no services. His ashes will be returned to the farm he loved.

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Charles "Chuck" Russell Barringer, Jr.

Charles "Chuck" Russell Barringer, Jr.

Jan 6, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Russell Barringer Jr. 71 of Davenport passed away peacefully January 6, 2024.

He was born on August 8, 1952 at Baltimore City Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Charles Russell Barringer Sr. and Angeline Mabel Bazemore. Chuck graduated from High school 7 Corp Support Command Education Center, Nelligen, Germany, where he served in...

William Paul Ross

William Paul Ross

Dec 31, 2023

William Paul Ross, 73 of Walton, formerly of Delhi, passed away at Albany Medical Center on Sunday, December 31, 2023.

Born on October 30, 1950, in Pheonix, AZ, William was the son of the late Rufus Ross and Agnes (Duquest) Sutton.

He was a proud veteran, serving in the US Army...

Donald V. Oblinski

Donald V. Oblinski

Dec 27, 2023

Donald V. Oblinski, 77, of East Meredith, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Bassett Medical Center on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

Born on September 19, 1946 in Delhi, NY, Don was the son of the late Valentine and Josephine (Dorosky) Oblinski.

Don was married to Linda (Selwyn) Oblinski for...

William "Willie" Lofstad

William "Willie" Lofstad

Dec 22, 2023

William “Willie” Lofstad, 89, of Bloomville, formally from Islip, Long Island, peacefully passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023 at his home.

He proudly served in the US Navy from 1956 until his honorable discharge in 1957.

Willie spent the bulk of his early life on the Great South Bay as...

Joseph A Calbi

Joseph A Calbi

Dec 19, 2023

Joseph A Calbi, 64 passed away peacefully at Glens Falls Hospital on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 from complications of diabetes.

Joe was born to Joseph & Rosalie Calbi on February 10, 1959 in White Plains, NY

He was employed at Florida Power Plant...

Leslie W. Gardepe

Leslie W. Gardepe

Dec 19, 2023

Leslie (Les) W. Gardepe, Jr. of Franklin, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

Les was born on May 14, 1957 to the late Leslie W. Gardepe Sr. and Dorothy (Deighton) Gardepe. Les grew up on Dryden Brook in the town of Walton, and attended Walton Central School.

Les...

Margaret C. Decker

Margaret C. Decker

Dec 15, 2023

Margaret Champlin Decker, 98, of Stamford, passed away peacefully on Friday December 15, 2023, at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home.

Born in Stamford July 5, 1925, she was the eldest child of the late Floyd and Clara Lyon Champlin. Margaret began her education in a one room schoolhouse in Whiskey Hollow before heading to Hobart School...

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