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Devyn T. Clum

Devyn T. Clum

May 1, 2022

Devyn T. Clum, 27, of Bloomville, passed away suddenly on Sunday evening, May 1, 2022 at Albany Medical Center. Devyn was born on July 30, 1994 in Oneonta, NY, he was a lifelong resident of Delaware County, he attended the Heavy Equipment program at BOCES. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, photography, logging and four wheeling. One...

Richard "Dick" Wilbur

Richard "Dick" Wilbur

May 1, 2022

On May 1, 2022, Richard (Dick) L. Wilbur passed into the loving arms of his Savior surrounded by family at home following a courageous, well-fought battle with cancer. He was born October 27, 1938 to Lewis and Emma Wilbur in Delancey, NY where he grew up on the family farm on Back River Rd. He then met and married...

Elizabeth Mcguire

Elizabeth Mcguire

Apr 24, 2022

Elizabeth Ann “Beth” McGuire, 71, passed away on Sunday morning, April 24, 2022 at her home in Milford, NY. Born on August 30, 1950, to James D McGuire and Dorothy (Offnick) McGuire in Detroit Michigan. She one of four daughters. Elizabeth was predeceased by her father in 1986, mother in 1998 and her sister Sharon Catherine Barnett from Michigan...

Barbara Stryker

Barbara Stryker

Apr 21, 2022

Barbara Stryker, 89, of Stamford, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Born on November 23, 1932 in Manorkill, She was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Leita (Briggs) DeWitt. Barbara retired as office manager of Catskill Craftsmen Inc., Stamford. Sonny and Barbara loved to meet with their friends for coffee and chat, she also enjoyed to talk...

Rosemary G. Roberts

Rosemary G. Roberts

Apr 20, 2022

Rosemary G Roberts, age 72, of Hamden, New York, passed away on April 20th, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Anthony and Doris James Gerasia in March of 1950 in Albany, NY. She was a student at Delaware Academy but graduated from Inglewood High School in California in 1968, SUNY Oneonta in 1973...

Willard Armstrong

Willard Armstrong

Apr 19, 2022

Willard Armstrong, 88, of Delhi, passed away Tuesday morning, April 19, 2022 at his home following a battle with cancer. Born on September 15, 1933, in Otego, NY, Willard was the son of the late Ralph and Helen Armstrong. Willard was employed for over 43 years as a painter for the Delaware County Highway Department Bridge Crew. He loved...

Nancy "Nan" Ridenour

Nancy "Nan" Ridenour

Apr 18, 2022

Nancy “Nan” Ridenour, beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and friend, died Monday, April 18th, at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY after a courageous battle with leukemia. Nan was born Nancy Beth Ridenour on October 24th, 1952 in Elmira, NY to Mary Jane and David Ridenour. She was raised in Horseheads, NY and graduated from Horseheads High School in...

Jeffrey Dent

Jeffrey Dent

Apr 13, 2022

Jeffrey Dent, 63 of Stamford, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born on January 13, 1959, he was the son of Gerald and Joyce (Loucks) Dent. Jeff worked as a Blending Technician for over 17 years a Mallinckrodt in Hobart, NY. Jeff was especially proud of his several collections, he loved classic...

David A. Clark

David A. Clark

Apr 10, 2022

David Alden Clark was born in Delhi on March 26, 1930, the eldest of the four children of Lynn Scott and Mildred Truscott Clark. He joined his parents and grandparents at the Clark family farm on Elk Creek Road, where he lived his entire life. Dave entered school at the one-room schoolhouse on Elk Creek and graduated from Delaware...

Kenneth "Sonny" Stryker

Kenneth "Sonny" Stryker

Apr 6, 2022

Kenneth “Sonny” Stryker, 90, of Stamford, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Born on September 15, 1931 in Ellenville, NY, the son of the late W. Maxwell and Celia (Moore) Stryker. Kenneth grew up on the Stryker Family Farm and after leaving the farm he became a owner/operator truck driver for his entire career, driving for Catskill Craftsman...

Lynn Kathlene Dougherty

Lynn Kathlene Dougherty

Apr 5, 2022

Lynn Kathlene Dougherty, 51, of Walton, NY was called to join the Lord in his work and holy embrace on April 5, 2022. Born on June 8, 1970 in Poughkeepsie, NY, daughter of loving parents Kent and Grace St. John. Lynn was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. Lynn graduated from Gilbertsville Central School in 1988. She was a member...

Linda P Aitken

Linda P Aitken

Apr 5, 2022

Linda (Porath) Aitken, 76, of Delhi, died Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. She was born on December 5, 1945 in Summit, NY, the daughter of the late Donald and Irma Porath. Linda’s entire career focused on her culinary skills working at Delaware Academy and SUNY Delhi...

Seth Gerald Macarthur

Seth Gerald Macarthur

Apr 4, 2022

Seth Gerald MacArthur was an accomplished orthodontist, a commercial citrus grower and avid home gardener, a voracious reader, hearty outdoorsman, and gifted woodturner. More than anything, though, Seth was a family man; he was devoted to each of us, and we were utterly devoted to him in return. We were in awe of his impeccable character. Through his example,...

Carl S. Davidson

Carl S. Davidson

Apr 4, 2022

Carl Stewart Davidson died unexpectedly on April 4th at home. Carl was the only child born on January 22nd, 1934, to Glenn and Hazel (Stewart) Davidson. He was a proud lifetime resident of Delhi. In 1963 he married the love of his life Linda Miller in Delhi. They celebrated a blessed union of 59 years together on March 31st....

Clifton "Cliff" Vanzandt

Clifton "Cliff" Vanzandt

Mar 31, 2022

Clifton “Cliff” VanZandt, 65, of West Davenport, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at his home. Born on November 15, 1956 in Stamford, he was the son of the late Ralph and Frances (Rathbone) VanZandt. He worked in the construction industry his entire life, primarily as a skilled stone mason, for the last several years he worked...

Patricia Sroke

Patricia Sroke

Mar 29, 2022

Patricia Claire (Geithner) Sroke peacefully passed into the loving arms of her heavenly father on March 29, 2022. She was born in Garfield, NJ, on January 19, 1934. Predeceased by her parents, Fritz & Rose (Klauser) Geithner, sister Doris Schneeberger & brothers Walter & Robert Geithner. Patricia graduated from Garfield High School and worked in a lamp shade factory...

J David Callaghan

J David Callaghan

Mar 27, 2022

J David Callaghan, a resident of North Merrick for over 65 years and a resident of Summit and Jefferson, New York for over 50 years, died on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at his home in Jefferson. He was surrounded by family at his passing. Dave, the ninth– born of nine children of Joseph Francis Callaghan and Mildred Angelita Carney,...

Richard A. Ferguson

Richard A. Ferguson

Mar 24, 2022

Richard A. “Fergie” Ferguson , 79, passed away on March 24, 2022 at Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born on January 9, 1943, in Delhi, Richard was the son of the late Edward and Frances (Deighton) Ferguson. He attended Delaware Academy in Delhi. Fergie worked for the former Delwood Creamery in Frasier. Richard was a life-long member of the...

Clarence W. "Jim" Raeder

Clarence W. "Jim" Raeder

Mar 24, 2022

Clarence W. “Jim” Raeder, 83, of Hobart, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Born on December 27, 1938 in Grand Gorge, NY, Clarence was the son of the late Clarence and Ellen (Tompkins) Raeder. Mr. Raeder was a truck driver for over 32 years for the former AGWAY in Stamford until his retirement. Jim was...

James R. Ross

James R. Ross

Mar 19, 2022

James R. Ross, 83, passed away on March 19, 2022 in Stamford, NY. James was born on October 29, 1938 in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late James Ross and Helen (Vette) Ross. He graduated from St. Bonaventure University and worked with Computers for the US Government in Washington, D.C. Besides his parents, James was predeceased...

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