Obituaries

May 5, 2024

Eugene Smith, 70 passed away on May 5, 2024. He will be missed by his family and friends who loved him dearly.

Eugene will be remembered by his big personality, wonderful laugh, and great sense of humor.

He was very athletic, love to take long walks. He loved fried chicken and...

May 5, 2024

Ronald Allan Dorosky 83, of Davenport, NY passed away on May 5, 2024. He was born on March 2, 1941, in Stamford, NY

Ron was a dependable and honest man who was always willing to go out of his way for those he loved. He was known to many as Uncle Ronnie. He was very...

May 4, 2024

John Clifton Haight, 77, passed away peacefully at his home in Delhi, with his family by his side.

Born on July 30, 1946 in Oneonta to Donald and Kathleen (Milk) Haight, John was the eldest of four children. He grew up in Davenport and attended Charlotte Valley Central School where he...

May 3, 2024

William “Bill” Bivona, 79, of Jefferson, NY, died peacefully in his home on May 3, 2024.

Bill was born on March 5, 1945 to Vincent and Josephine Bivona in Brooklyn, NY. Bill met the love of his life, Lorraine Behrman at Pete’s Deli in Uniondale, NY. The two wed on July 4, 1965 and were...

May 2, 2024

Michael Grogan, 99, of Conesville, NY formerly of Long Island, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday morning, May 2, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Born on November 25, 1924 in Mt. Kisco, NY, Michael was the son of the late Michael and Edith (Sands) Grogan.

Michael proudly served in the...

Apr 29, 2024

Dorothy “Doris” (Brownell), Ackerley passed away on April 29, 2024, in Cooperstown.

She was born in Jefferson NY on February 4, 1937 to Stewart & Anna (Burton) Brownell.

Doris attended school in Worcester and Charlotte Valley and after graduating worked at the former Story House Corp in Charlotteville NY.

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Apr 28, 2024

Michael Scott Bjorkander, 34, of Andes, formerly of South Kortright, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Born on August 3, 1989 in Irvington, NY, Michael is the son of Scott A. and Tracy (Smith) Bjorkander.

Michael was a 2007 graduate of South Kortright Central School. He...

Apr 20, 2024

Joseph M. Sicinski, 80, of Andes, NY, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Delhi Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Delhi, NY

Born on August 15, 1943, in Brooklyn, Joseph was the son of the late Edward and Mary (Prejs) Sicinski.

Joseph was an Associate Director for CBS Broadcasting in New...

Apr 15, 2024

Roy William Hadley Jr. left this world unexpectedly on Monday, April 15, 2024.

He was the first-born son of the late Roy William Hadley Sr and Thelma June Hadley.

Roy was also pre-deceased by his very loving wife Jo-Anne Geraghty Hadley in December 2022.

For many years...

Apr 14, 2024

James E. Churchill, Jr. passed away on April 14, 2024, near his home in Palm City, FL.

Mr. Churchill was born in Stamford, NY, on March 9, 1939, to James Edwin Churchill and Margaret McCormick Churchill. His family roots ran deep in the town of Stamford, as both his grandfather, a former mayor of Stamford,...

Apr 12, 2024

Roderick “Rod” Hillis, 83, of Hobart, passed away suddenly on Friday, April. 12, 2024 at his home.

Born on June 25, 1940, in Harpersfield, Rod was the son of the late Harry O. and Ruth (Jackson) Hillis.

Rod had several careers over the years, he was a farmer, truck driver and...

Apr 10, 2024

Osgood Kennon Peck (aka - OK Peck), 93, formerly of Walton, NY passed away on April 10, 2024 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home, in Oneonta, NY.

Born in Walton, on May 1, 1930 to the late Kennon & Constance (Osgood) Peck.

OK’s younger years were spent growing up in Granton until the construction of the...

Apr 6, 2024

Celia L. Clark, watercolor painter, passed away on the 6th of April 2024, at home in Meredith, NY, with her daughters by her side, aged 89. She was born in Delhi NY, the daughter of Lynn Scott Clark and Mildred Truscott Clark. She grew up on the family dairy farm, now run by her nephew Tom Clark and his...

Apr 6, 2024

Sharon Rae (Schoonmaker) Dianich, 68, passed away suddenly at her home early Saturday morning, April 6, 2024.

A celebration of Sharon’s life will be at 2PM on Sunday, April 14 at the Charlotte Valley Presbyterian Church, 15673 NY-23, Davenport, NY

Memorial contributions can be made to Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society, PO Box...

Apr 3, 2024

Burneda E. Ford, 97, passed away at home peacefully on April 3, 2024. She was surrounded by her family.

Born on October 21, 1926 in Malone, NY, Burneda was the daughter of the late Joseph Raville and Dora Tucheron.

She was married to Fred “Pat” D. Ford on July 30, 1955,...

Apr 1, 2024

Philip Seiden, 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Walton on Monday, April 1, 2024 with his wife Alice and his dog Baron by his side.

Phil was born on July 10, 1939 to Minnie (Shenkin) and Howard Seiden, and raised along with his sister Ruth and brothers Marshall and Ron in Far Rockaway,...

Mar 31, 2024

Sandra D. Trass, 83, of Meridale, gained her angel wings on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Born on April 8, 1940 in Delhi, Sandra was the daughter of the late Clifford and Marjorie (Schulz) Delmarter.

She was a 1958 graduate of Franklin Central School.

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Mar 29, 2024

Linda Kay Bryan 71, of Meridale NY, went home to Jesus peacefully, surrounded by the love of family, friends, and wonderful care givers on March 29, 2024.

Born on March 26, 1953, in Amlin, OH, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Johnson and Ethel Halley.

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Mar 25, 2024

Kyle L. Shuman,39, of Delhi, NY., passed away unexpectedly March 25th, from Diabetic complications.

Born February 5th,1985, in Glens Falls, Kyle was the son of Charles and Veronica Shuman.

He graduated from Hadley-Luzerne Central School, following graduation Kyle attended SUNY Delhi for Construction Management. He then went on to work for...

Mar 24, 2024

Karl F. Bender, 87, of Bovina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2024, with his loved ones at his side.

Born on June 24, 1936, in Amityville, NY, the son of the late Irmgard Schneider and Karl Ludwig Bender.

He graduated from Babylon High School on Long Island in 1954...