Clifford F. Mott, Sr.
Jul 17, 2021
Clifford F. Mott, Sr., 88, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Fox Hospital in Oneonta following a long illness. Born on February 4, 1933, Clifford was the son of the late Howard and Helen (Corbin) Mott. Clifford owned and operated the Mott Shop, a local auto and tractor repair shop in Hobart for many years until...
Dr. Leigh "Doc" Wilcox
Jul 16, 2021
Dr. Leigh T. Wilcox, 70, of Jefferson, passed away at his home on Friday morning, July 16, 2021 following a rapid battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on December 9, 1950 in Fulton, Leigh was the son of the late Charles Betts Wilcox and Helen Wilson (Thrall) Wilcox. Leigh received his Associates degree from SUNY Canton in 1970 before graduating...
Charlene A. Palmatier
Jul 14, 2021
Charlene A. Palmatier, 71, of Delhi, passed away on July 14, 2021 at Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City. Born on January 26, 1950 in Malone, NY, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Frances (Rossley) Stone. She was a 1968 graduate of Delaware Academy and went on to graduate in 1971 from Columbia Memorial Hospital School...
George Edward Stanton
Jul 13, 2021
George Edward Stanton, 68, passed away on July 13, 2021 at Albany Medical Center following a short illness. Born November 20, 1952 in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Robert and Edna (Schmidt) Stanton. Mr. Stanton was married to Peter Riggs Kaiser who passed away on January 5, 2014. George worked in interior design as a...
Michael T. Green
Jul 10, 2021
Michael T. Green of Laurens passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning, July 10, 2021 at Chestnut Park in Oneonta. Born on January 20, 1962 in Buffalo, Michael was the son of the late Raymond G. and Ruth (Kolb) Green. Michael worked as Produce Manager at the Price Chopper Market in Oneonta for several years. He was a skilled mechanic,...
George Hatch, Jr.
Jul 7, 2021
It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the unexpected, yet peaceful passing of George Hatch Jr on July 7, 2021, at the age of 80. George is survived by his wife of 58 years, Judith, their three grown children; Jennifer Boyle, Stephanie Danetz, and Russell Hatch, three grandchildren, and sister, Elaine McCaffrey. George was born...
Adam J. Kelly
Jul 5, 2021
Adam J. Kelly, 33, of Bainbridge, formerly of Delhi, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 5, 2021 at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, NY Born on July 16, 1987 in Oneonta, Adam was the son of the late Joseph Ward Kelly and June Barriger. He was a 2005 graduate of Delaware Academy and following graduation Adam enlisted and proudly...
Jorge Luis Ortega
Jul 3, 2021
Jorge Luis Ortega was born May 15, 1957 and passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2021, while enjoying one of many family adventures with his beloved wife Margie and sons Elijah and Ethan. He is predeceased by his parents Miguel and Rosario of Havana Cuba. Jorge was a Vietnam veteran and a member and past master of Oneonta Masonic...
Allan Lafever
Jun 26, 2021
Allan P. LaFever died on June 26, 2021 at his home in Seffner (near Tampa) Florida after a brief illness with colon cancer. He was born in Delhi, NY and grew up in Bovina. Allan was a 1968 graduate from Delaware Academy and then served in the United States Navy from 1968 until his honorable discharge in 1971. Allan...
Rolf Ekloff
Jun 25, 2021
The family of Rolf Ekloff announce his passing on the date of June 25th, 2021 at the age of 92. Rolf is survived by his loving wife, Gail Siebert-Ekloff, his children; daughter, Solveig Strunk (Paul), and son Roy Ekloff. Step-daughter; Bonnie Petersen. Four grandchildren; Mark (Christine), Kirsten (Jason), Tove and Helene, three great grandchildren; Brianne, Greta (Jesse) and Cate....
Joseph S. Costa
Jun 21, 2021
Joseph S. Costa, 79, of DeLancey, passed away on June 21, 2021 at O’Connor Hospital in Delhi following a long illness. Born on May 2, 1942 in Manhattan, Joseph was the son of the late Santo and Rose (Giglio) Costa. He was married to his beloved wife, Maria Battaglia Costa for over 57 years. Joe retired as a Truck...
James And Phoebe Avery
Jun 20, 2021
James and Phoebe Avery, both passed away at their home on Sunday, June 20, 2021 under the care of hospice. James was born in Delhi on July 9, 1931, the son of the late Herbert and Mae (Bryden) Avery. Phoebe was born in Deposit on July 28, 1937, the daughter of the late Hobart and Charlotte (Burrows) Geer. The...
Gary R. Merwin
Jun 19, 2021
Gary R. Merwin passed away on June 19, 2021 from complications from COVID. He was 76 and lived his entire life in the Jefferson and Stamford area. Gary was predeceased by his father Irving Merwin and his mother Anna Merwin, his brothers Irving Sonny Merwin and Richard Merwin and a daughter Victoria Merwin. He is survived by his partner...
Patricia Vanhoesen
Jun 19, 2021
Patricia VanHoesen, 88, of Jefferson, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Robinson Terrace in Stamford. Born on February 7, 1933, in Oneonta, Patricia was the daughter of the late Maurice and Loretta (Kelly) Nichols. She was married to the love of her life, Richard E. VanHoesen of 68 year on August 31, 1952. Patricia was a founding...
Elizabeth Telian
Jun 19, 2021
A lifelong resident, Liz was born at the hospital once located on Franklin Street, the first child of Bernice (Graham) and Levon A. Telian. She passed away on the wings of angels at O'Connor Hospital Saturday morning. Liz graduated from Delaware Academy in 1974. As a student, she enjoyed traveling to England and leading the DA Color Guard. Liz...
Thomas R. Core
Jun 18, 2021
Thomas Richard Core, 58, of Walton passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at his home after a year long battle with cancer. Born September 4, 1962 in Mineola, NY, he was the son of Richard and Marilyn Core who moved their family to Walton in 1977. Tom had a fast wit and dry, sometimes twisted, sense of humor. There...
Francis Cotten
Jun 13, 2021
Francis C. Cotten, 67, of Hobart, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Born on December 13, 1953 in Oneonta, NY, he was the son of the late Richard Cotten and Florence “Betty” Rathbone. Mr. Cotten worked for Mountainside Farms in Roxbury for many years until his retirement. Francis was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed...
Vivian A. Sherow
Jun 8, 2021
Vivian A. Sherow, 89, of Davenport, New York and formerly of Wappingers Falls, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. She was born May 6, 1932 in Oneonta, New York to the late Clifford and Mildred (Smith) Lester. She was a 1949 graduate of Oneonta High School. She married Francis Sherow, Jr. on June 21, 1975 in Wappingers Falls....
Arthur Paul Renz
Jun 7, 2021
Arthur Paul Renz, 69, of Stamford, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on October 3, 1951, in Queens, NY he was the son of the late Frederick and Gladys (Nielson) Renz. He retired as a foreman for Long Island Frozen in Hicksville, NY Arthur was married to his...
Carol Ann Rogers
Jun 6, 2021
Carol Ann Rogers, 77, formerly of Jefferson, passed away at home in Carrollton, Virginia on June 6, 2021. Before moving to Virginia, Carol was a resident of Schoharie County for 24 years, and previously resided in Whaley Lake and Brooklyn. She was born on September 14, 1943, the daughter of the late Robert and Edna Lee. She married Matthew...
