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Edward H. Gagne

Edward H. Gagne

Jul 29, 2023

Edward Henry Gagne, 78, of Saugerties, formerly of Delhi, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, NY

Born on January 3, 1945 in Waterbury, CT, Edward was the son of the late Henry J. and Dorothy (Wright) Gagne.

He proudly served in the US Navy...

Sandra Myers Eighmie

Sandra Myers Eighmie

Jul 27, 2023

Sandra Myers Eighmie passed away peacefully on July 27, 2023, at Little Falls Hospital.

She was born on April 4, 1948, in Watertown, NY. Sandra is survived by her daughter Cynthia Rogers of Ravena, her daughter-in-law Nancy Eighmie of Stamford, her granddaughters: Brittany (Jeremy) Pickett of Worcester and Kaitlyn (Cody Schaefer) of Liverpool. She is...

Robert "Bob" C. Wittko, Sr.

Robert "Bob" C. Wittko, Sr.

Jul 24, 2023

Robert Charles Wittko, Sr. “Bob”, 84, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 with his family and faithful dog Snowflake by his side after suffering from a stroke. Bob was a long-term resident of South Kortright, NY, and resided in Ash, North Carolina for the past 25 years.

Bob was born in Stormville, NY...

Bruce Commandeur

Bruce Commandeur

Jul 23, 2023

Bruce Commandeur, 70, of Delhi, died Sunday evening July 23, 2023. Bruce, originally of West Orange, N.J. relocated to Delhi, 37 years ago. He is predeceased by his parents, Thelma and Edward Commandeur, and his brother Tommy.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Arden Keller, his daughters Diane (Paul) Commandeur, and Patricia (Charles) Commandeur, his...

Donna Marie Burgin

Donna Marie Burgin

Jul 19, 2023

Donna Marie Burgin passed peacefully on July 19, 2023, at 77 years of age at Wilson Hospital.

She was born September 4, 1945, to Raymond and Mildred (Close) Ackerley in Margaretville, New York.

Donna grew up in Andes and graduated from Andes Central School in 1963, and later graduated from SUNY...

Maurice L. Roe, Jr.

Maurice L. Roe, Jr.

Jul 13, 2023

Maurice L. Roe, Jr., of Davenport, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home in Stamford.

Born on March 1, 1947 in Cobleskill, Maurice was the son of the late Maurice and Josephine Roe, Sr.

Maurice proudly served in the US Army and then in the US...

Sean B. Lynch

Sean B. Lynch

Jul 12, 2023

Sean B. Lynch, 53, of Stamford, passed away suddenly at his home on July 12, 2023.

Born on June 11, 1970, in Oneonta, Sean was the son of George and Catherine (Eklund) Lynch.

Sean was, first, a father to his daughters Michaela and Georgia, who were the lights of his life....

Minnie E. Miller

Minnie E. Miller

Jul 8, 2023

Mrs. Minnie E. Miller, 97, a lifelong resident of Hamden, died peacefully on July 8, 2023 at home with her family at her side.

Minnie was born May 8,1926, the daughter of the late Albert Sr. and Anna (Fullington) Jones.

She worked for Mr. Claude Merritt repairing Televisions and wallpapering. Minnie...

Elyse D Collins

Elyse D Collins

Jul 5, 2023

Elyse D. Collins, 63 of Bloomville passed away on Wednesday evening, July 5, 2023 at AO Fox Hospital in Oneonta following a short but courageous battle with cancer.

Born on December 13, 1959 in Fort Walton Beach, FL, she was the daughter of the late Harry Gilbert and Joyce Holmes.

Elyse...

Marie Elaine Herrmann

Marie Elaine Herrmann

Jul 3, 2023

Marie Elaine Herrmann was born in Manhattan on November 18, 1946, the daughter of Noe Caccippoli and Hellen Zarek. Marie grew up on Long Island with her two brothers. She was a very happy child and at the age of 20 she married Michael Hermann on November 24, 1964, Michael and Marie were divorced on February 15, 1972, however...

Victor D Gwozdz, Sr.

Victor D Gwozdz, Sr.

Jun 30, 2023

Victor D. Gwozdz, Sr., age 73, was born September 22, 1949, to Florence Fonda (Tiffany) and Edward Gwozdz. Victor Sr. lived a fulfilled life, but after a long battle with cancer, Victor Sr. passed away on June 30, 2023 peacefully, with his family by his side.

He is survived by his...

Neil R Shoemaker

Neil R Shoemaker

Jun 30, 2023

Neil R. Shoemaker, 76, of Bovina Center, passed away at home early Friday morning, June 30, 2023.

Born on March 1, 1947 in Lancaster, Ohio, he was the son of the late Victor and Jean (Gantz) Shoemaker.

Shortly after graduating from high school, Neil enlisted in the US Army, serving for...

James E. Marschilok

James E. Marschilok

Jun 28, 2023

James (Jim) E. Marschilok, 77 of Hobart, passed away on Wednesday evening, June 28, 2023 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.

On December 15, 1945, Jim was born on the family farm on Hobart Hill Road in Hobart, NY. He was the son of the late Wallace Marschilok and Annie (Decker) Marschilok Beers....

Ruby M. Mostert

Ruby M. Mostert

Jun 22, 2023

Ruby M. Mostert, 76, of Delhi, died peacefully on June 22, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born on May 16,1947 in Plattsburgh, NY, to the late William and Sylvia (Roushia) Maynard. After her parents divorced, Ruby was adopted by her mother’s second husband, the late Harold Merrihew. As a child, Ruby moved from the Plattsburgh area to...

Helen M. Svec

Helen M. Svec

Jun 5, 2023

Helen M. Svec, 95, of DeLancey, passed away on Monday morning, June 5, 2023 at the Fulton Commons Care Center in East Meadow, NY

Born on January 27, 1928, in East Patterson, NJ, the daughter of the late Stephen M. and Mary (Velarahadsky) Bistritz. Helen graduated from Pace University.

Helen worked...

Marshall "Butch" Macnaught

Marshall "Butch" Macnaught

Jun 1, 2023

Marshall D. “Butch” MacNaught, 79, formerly of Delaware County, NY, passed away on June 1, 2023 in Homosassa, FL.

Born on October 10, 1943, the son of the late Marshall and Louise (Mealus) MacNaught. Marshall was known to family and friends as Butch or Mac. He grew up in Hamden, NY and was a 1961...

Eva S. Liddle

Eva S. Liddle

May 28, 2023

Eva S. Liddle, 99, of Delhi, passed away early Sunday morning, May 28, 2023 at Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Born on January 25, 1924 in Halcottsville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Madeline (Akerley) Sanford.

Eva grew up in South Kortright, where she was in the...

Thomas F Kelley

Thomas F Kelley

May 23, 2023

Thomas Francis Kelley, March 6, 1946 to May 23 2023, died peacefully after a brief illness. He was surrounded by family and had many loving visitors during his hospital stay in Delhi and Cooperstown.

Tom, as he was known to many, was born in Providence, Rhode Island. He loved to tell...

George "Buzzy" Verspoor

George "Buzzy" Verspoor

May 23, 2023

George “Buzzy” Verspoor, 88, of Delhi, NY, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born on March 25, 1935 in Sayville, NY, he was the son of the late Clarence and Georgiana (Ruzicka) Verspoor.

Mr. Verspoor proudly served in the US Navy from 1956 until his honorable discharge...

Wendell F. Martin

Wendell F. Martin

May 21, 2023

Wendell Francis “Pop” Martin, 95, was escorted by angels to heaven on May 21, 2023, with his family at his side. He is now reunited with his lifelong love, Erma Grace (Vernooy) Martin, whom he married on September 18, 1948, and had a long and happy sixty-eight-year marriage. Erma predeceased him on January 1, 2017.

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