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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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Dennis J. Devita

Dennis J. Devita

May 20, 2023

Dennis J. DeVita, 81, of DeLancey, passed away on Saturday afternoon, May 20, 2023 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.

Born on February 21, 1942 in Brooklyn, Dennis was the son of the late Joseph and Dora (D’addario) DeVita.

Dennis was a 1960 graduate of North Babylon High School. He was...

Richard B. Hinman

Richard B. Hinman

May 15, 2023

Richard B. Hinman, 88, of Stamford, passed away on Monday evening, May 15, 2023 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, surrounded by his family.

Born on September 1, 1934, in Cornwall on Hudson, Richard was the son of the late Earl C. and Ida (Horobin) Hinman.

Richard was married to Joan (Wald)...

Robert J. Urban

Robert J. Urban

May 9, 2023

Robert J. Urban, 67, of Delhi, NY, passed away at his home on May 9, 2023.

He was born on February 3, 1956 in Queens, NY, the son of the late Stanley and Therese Urban.

Robert served in the US Air Force from 1975 until his honorable discharge at the rank...

Rosemary Marschilok

Rosemary Marschilok

May 6, 2023

Rosemary T. Marschilok, 75, of Stamford, passed away on Saturday evening, May 6, 2023 with her loved ones by her side.

Born on June 24, 1947 in Brooklyn, Rosemary was the daughter of Jacob and Rosemary (Bauer) Olsen.

She was a graduate of Holy Trinity Grammar School in Perth Amboy, NJ...

Marie Connell Peterman

Marie Connell Peterman

Apr 21, 2023

Marie (Connell) Peterman, 69, of Hobart, New York was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on Friday, April 21st. Her partner of 27 years, Tee Gould, was thankfully by her side.

Marie was born in Johnson City, New York on October 22nd, 1953. She spent her earliest years living in North Orwell, Pennsylvania, moving with...

Elizabeth Smith Graver

Elizabeth Smith Graver

Apr 21, 2023

Elizabeth Smith Graver of Stamford, NY passed away Friday April 21, 2023, at The Pavilion at Robinson Terrace, at the age of 94. Betty was born August 23, 1928, in Delhi NY to W. Roy Smith and Isabel Chamber Smith.

Following graduation from Stamford Central School She started working for New York Telephone and retired...

Barent Victor Rossman, Jr.

Barent Victor Rossman, Jr.

Apr 20, 2023

Barent Victor Rossman, Jr., 78, of Stamford, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 20, 2023, following a long illness.

Born in Vega, Barent was the son of the late Barent and Alice May (Wright) Rossman, Sr.

He was a 1964 graduate of Roxbury Central School and went on to...

Linda Fitzpatrick

Linda Fitzpatrick

Apr 12, 2023

Linda Fitzpatrick, 72, of Davenport, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Fox Hospital, Oneonta.

Born on December 27, 1950, Linda grew up in Westford, NY with her large family, including her parents and eight brothers.

She graduated from Andrew S. Draper School and also received a business degree.

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Alyce B. Cole

Alyce B. Cole

Apr 9, 2023

Alyce Briggs Cole, 82, of Harpersfield, passed away on Sunday afternoon, April 9, 2023, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.

Born on the family farm on Pumpkin Hollow Road in East Meredith on November 2, 1940, Alyce was the daughter of the late Frank and Minnie (Pedersen) Briggs.

After...

Elizabeth D. Elliott

Elizabeth D. Elliott

Mar 30, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" Day Elliott, 98, of New Kingston, passed away on Thursday morning, March 30, 2023 at the home of her daughter in Delhi, NY.

Born on February 5, 1925 in Canandaigua, NY, Betty was the oldest of six children born to Harold W. and Leona (Calman) Day.

Betty was a...

Thomas J. Posey

Thomas J. Posey

Mar 25, 2023

Thomas John Posey, 93, of Hobart, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at his home.

Born on June 30, 1929, Thomas was the son of the late Harold and Lillian (Tremmell) Posey.

He proudly served in the US Army from 1951 until his honorable discharge and release from reserve duty...

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