Lorraine S. Kelly
Apr 4, 2026
Lorraine S Kelly, beloved wife, daughter, mother and grandmother, passed away April 4, 2026, after a long illness.
She was born on March 28, 1949, to parents Arthur and Arlene Choate and was a lifelong resident of the town of Hamden.
On August 25, 1967, Lorraine married Harold W. Kelly. For the first part of their marriage, they operated a dairy farm,...
Gail Pedri
Apr 1, 2026
Gail Laura Pedri,72, of Gilboa, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY
Born in West Point, New York in 1953, she lived a life defined by compassion, creativity, and an appreciation for life’s simple joys. A proud graduate of North Rockland High School, class of 1972, she carried with her a strong sense of...
Bonnie Turan
Apr 1, 2026
Bonnie Turan, 83, of Stamford, New York passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by love on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:17 pm. She joins her one true love, Andrew Turan, her brother Martin Fundner and beloved grandson, Joshua Turan in heavenly bliss. She is survived by her son Andrew Turan, daughter in-law Christine Turan of Jensen Beach Florida, daughter Sharen...
Peter C. Hugues
Mar 29, 2026
Peter C. Hugues, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
Born in Uniondale, New York, Peter grew up on Long Island, where he built a lifetime of cherished memories. Summers were often spent clamming and crabbing with family, and many joyful days were enjoyed boating—especially aboard the family boat humorously named The Titanic by his beloved wife. Trips...
Eleanor A. Jersey
Mar 26, 2026
Eleanor “Ellie” Ann (Tripp) Jersey passed away March 26, 2026 at the Cooperstown Center of Nursing and Rehabilitation at the age of 96.
Ellie was born in Elmira N.Y. On September 14, 1929 the daughter of Claude and Grace (Hill) Tripp the oldest of six siblings. At the age of 14 Eleanor moved to Meridale, a place she would call home...
Donald A. Wayman
Mar 22, 2026
Donald A. Wayman, 47, of Stamford, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday evening, March 22, 2026.
Born on May 10, 1978, in Stamford, NY, Donald was the son of the late Richard (Marie) Wayman and Norma Wayman.
Donald recently worked at Top’s Grocery Store in Stamford.
He enjoyed learning to cook and spending time doing crafts with his sister Ellie. Donald has...
Louis C. Johnson
Mar 21, 2026
Louis C. Johnson, 67, formerly of Delhi, NY, passed away on Saturday evening, March 21, 2026 at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, NY.
Born on March 14, 1959 in Delhi, Louis was the son of the late Lloyd and Lillian (VanBuren) Johnson.
He proudly served in US Army from 1980 until his honorable discharge in 1985, following his active service he continued...
Maureen Boehning
Mar 13, 2026
Maureen “Ginger” (Cremmins) Boehning, of Gilboa, NY, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026 at the age of 95.
She was the daughter of the late Edmund and Mary (Gately) Cremmins.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband: Robert E. Boehning; sister: Edna Mae Knoth; and brothers: Michael and Edward Cremmins.
Maureen is survived by her daughters: Kathleen and Deborah Ann...
Kathleen Toften
Mar 12, 2026
Kathleen "Kathy" (Garrison) Toften of Delhi, NY passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 12, 2026.
Kathy was born to Paul and Josephine (Wieronski) Garrison on January 17, 1948, and she was predeceased by her husband, Ernest (Ernie) Toften.
She is survived by her son, Todd Rodgers of Houston TX, and siblings, Marie Schwarzkopf, Paul (Laura) Garrison, Teresa (Fred)...
Mary "Betty" Kratzenstein
Mar 10, 2026
The "Miracle Baby of 1930", Bronx, NY., at just four pounds was known affectionately as "Betty" her entire life. She was a prolific watercolor artist who taught and inspired many in connecting with their innate creativity.
As a young woman, Betty worked at Norcrosse Cards and studied Art at the Phoenix School of Design and the Art Students League in Manhattan...
Daniel W. Jacques
Mar 4, 2026
Daniel Wight Jacques, 78, of Delhi, New York, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026. He was the son of the late Lynworth Jacques and Marjorie Laing Jacques.
He is survived by his daughter: Michelle and her husband Scott; his cherished grandchildren: Danny and Hannah; his partner: Janna Winters, and her daughters Dianna and Jessica and their families; his sister: Kim...
Joseph C. Welch
Feb 27, 2026
Joseph C. Welch, 94, of Stamford, NY, formerly of Harpersfield, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Robinson Terrace.
Born on July 4, 1931, in Philadelphia, PA, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph E. and Margaret (Bell) Welch.
He proudly served in the US Army, serving from 1954 until his honorable discharge in 1956.
Joseph was a self-employed contractor, living...
Ana L. Marasa
Feb 25, 2026
Ana L. Marasa passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
She was born Ana Loder Mercado in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico on February 11, 1940, the daughter of the late Ricardo Mercado and Clara Serrano.
Ana came to the States when she was 7 years old. She grew up in New York city and earned her...
Carolyn L. Post
Feb 23, 2026
Carolyn L. Post, 79, of Hobart, NY, went to her home in heaven on Monday, February 23, 2026, to be with her daughter, Jill; sister, Marj Lant; parents: Fred and Ruth Lant; and her in-laws, Donald and Helen Post.
Carolyn enjoyed spending time being barefoot, with her family, tending to her garden, making quilts, harvesting fruit and vegetables to can and...
Ralph Edward Rice
Feb 21, 2026
Ralph Edward Rice, 75, of Hummelstown, PA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in his home.
Born in Stamford, New York on July 24, 1950, he was the son of the late John Albert and Lucille (McCracken) Rice.
Ralph retired as a quality insurance specialist from Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) in New Cumberland, where he specialized in submarine parts....
Kevin D. Wood
Feb 21, 2026
Kevin D. Wood, 69, of Stamford, NY, passed away on Saturday evening, February 21, 2026, at home surrounded by his family.
Born on September 4, 1956, in Nyack, NY, Kevin was the son of the late Donald Wood and Shirley Ann (Riker) Wood.
He proudly served in the US Army from 1974 until his honorable discharge in 1976.
Kevin was married to his...
Elizabeth "Liz" McPhail
Feb 19, 2026
Elizabeth “Liz” McPhail, 76, of Stamford, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Heritage at the Plains in Oneonta, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born on February 26, 1949, in Manhattan, NY, Liz was the daughter of the late Julius and Caroline (Oross) Yaro. Her family moved to Jefferson, NY in 1960, then to Oneonta where she...
William M. Reed
Feb 16, 2026
William M. Reed of Mohawk, N.Y. died on February 16, 2026 peacefully in his sleep.
He was born on May 23, 1939 in Conesville, NY to Burr M and Dorithy A. (Fink) Reed.
He worked for 40 years as a machinist with General Electric. He enjoyed his retired time playing golf with friends and family, laughing and joking, and reading (especially John...
John L. Comfort, Jr.
Feb 16, 2026
John L. Comfort, Jr., 75, of Bovina, New York, passed away following a short but courageous battle with cancer on Monday evening, February 16, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born on May 25, 1950, in Chester, PA, John was the son of the late John and Charlotte Comfort.
He worked for over 40 years with DOMO/ FrieslandCampina in...
Katherine M. Kaufman
Feb 15, 2026
Katherine “Katy” Madolyn (Monser) Kaufman was born in Oneonta, New York on September 30, 1928, the daughter of Lebanese immigrants.
She passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, at the age of 97. She was the youngest of 8 children who predeceased her – Michele Monser, Marion (Irvin) Barton , Thomas (Marguerite) Monser, Madolyn (Otto) Danzi, Pauline (Edigate) Colone, Esther Monser,...
