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James Edwin Hill

James Edwin Hill

Apr 20, 2021

James Hill 70, died peacefully and unexpectedly, at his home, in North Franklin, NY on April 20. Jim was currently employed, as an Assistant Manager with Lowes Home Improvement, in Oneonta. He spent most of his life, in management positions, with various companies. Jim enjoyed spending time following all sports, especially Syracuse University, where, in the family bracketology, he...

Dennis Stanley Hill

Dennis Stanley Hill

Apr 19, 2021

Dennis was the son of Betty & Sheldon Hill. He was a graduate of South Kortright Central School and went on to attend college at SUNY Delhi. He later joined Gaylord Shaver on the Shaver Farm in the Summer of 1958. He was an active partner in Shaver-Hill Farm with his two sons where they made their transition from...

Harry A. Peterson

Harry A. Peterson

Apr 15, 2021

Harry A. Peterson, 80 of the Town of Harpersfield passed away suddenly on April 15, 2021 at Vasser Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY Harry was born in North Harpersfield, NY on March 31,1941 to Olaf A. Peterson and Marguerite Bedford Peterson. Harry was a 1959 graduate of Jefferson Central School. Harry started his working career at age 11, driving...

Susan C. Chapman

Susan C. Chapman

Apr 15, 2021

Susan C. Chapman, 72, of Bloomville passed away suddenly, Thursday, April 15, 2021 at AO Fox Hospital, Oneonta. Born on June 24, 1948 in Gorham, NY, the daughter of the late Gordon and Carol Frarey. Susan graduated from SUNY Oneonta with a bachelor’s degree in education. She was married Francis Chapman for over 50 years, the couple owned and...

Judith Ann Rabeler Chambers

Judith Ann Rabeler Chambers

Apr 12, 2021

Judith (Judy) Ann Rabeler Chambers died peacefully on April 12, 2021 surrounded by her family. Born on February 14, 1949 in Delhi, NY to Henry and Doris (Thomson) Rabeler. Judy grew up on the family dairy farm in Bovina, NY which has been in her family since the mid-1880s. She graduated from South Kortright Central School in 1967 and...

Joseph J. Kovaluskie, Sr.

Joseph J. Kovaluskie, Sr.

Apr 10, 2021

Joseph John Kovaluskie, Sr., 79 of Stamford, NY (and formerly of Queens, NY) passed away Saturday, April 10 at Albany Medical Center. Born on August 15, 1941, in Brooklyn, NY, Joseph was the son of Adele Basanavage and Joseph Charles Kovaluskie. Besides his parents, Joe was pre-deceased by his sister, Geraldine Davidson. Joe is survived by his wife of...

Bonita "Bonnie" Seidel-Amos

Bonita "Bonnie" Seidel-Amos

Apr 6, 2021

September 28, 1946- April 6, 2021 Survived by beloved husband Bernie, Most loved sister to Betty Forman, Christina Buchanan-Smith, Kate Gordon (her husband Gary Gordon). Dearest Aunt Bonnie will always be remembered by her many nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. They relished her dear heart, and deep love. Bonnie graduated from Adelphi University (Suffolk county) class of...

Dorothy Mary Vanderlyn

Dorothy Mary Vanderlyn

Mar 26, 2021

Dorothy Mary Vanderlyn, 88, of South Kortright, passed away on Friday evening, March 26, 2021 peacefully at her home. Born on September 27, 1932 in Andes, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Mary C. (Bush) Brisbane. She worked as a quality control technician for Rotran Inc. in Shokan for many years until her retirement in...

Ronald C. Shipman

Ronald C. Shipman

Mar 20, 2021

Ronald C. Shipman, 83 of Davenport, NY passed away at his home in Woodstock, GA on March 20, 2021. Born on June 26, 1937 in Somerville, NJ, Ronald was the son of the late Charles Goodrich and Lucy Payne Shipman. He lived in Hunterton County, NJ until enlisting in the US Air Force in 1956. He served in the...

Russell J. Helsens

Russell J. Helsens

Mar 20, 2021

Russell J. Helsens, of Hamden formerly of Jamestown, North Carolina, passed away early Saturday morning March 20, 2021 at his home following a long illness. Born on February 3, 1938 in Central Falls, RI, Russell was the son of the late George R. and Demerise M. (Trudeau) Helsens. He proudly served in the US Army at Fort Knox in...

Mary Hanley

Mary Hanley

Mar 16, 2021

Mary Hanley, 82, of Hobart, passed away at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 following a long illness. Born on May 30, 1938 in Keeseville, NY the daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth Gidding. Mary enjoyed gardening, camping, and traveling. Besides her parents, Mary was predeceased by a son Ronald Hanley Jr. She is survived...

Rex Palmeter

Rex Palmeter

Mar 10, 2021

Born July 28, 1963 Rex Palmeter was the son of Everett and Arlene Palmeter in Oneonta where he also grew up and lived most all of his adult life. He moved to Delhi and has been there for several years. He adopted a cat name Princess who he took care of as if she was his child. He had...

Elizabeth "Bette" Rosa Braymer

Elizabeth "Bette" Rosa Braymer

Feb 22, 2021

DELHI-Elizabeth (Bette) Rosa Braymer, 86, died at home on February 22, 2021. She was born March 19, 1934 in Delhi, New York, the daughter of Joseph and Gladys (Eignor) Rosa. Betty graduated from Delaware Academy and Central School, Class of 1952. Following high school graduation, Bette graduated from Business School. She married John Alfred Braymer in 1955 and they...

David William Rainsford Wawro

David William Rainsford Wawro

Feb 21, 2021

David William Rainsford Wawro, loving husband, father, and son, passed away on February 21st while cross-country skiing, with family and friends beside him. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut on April 23rd, 1950. David’s sense of adventure was unmatched. He was an avid and accomplished horseback rider, back-country skier, and cyclist. He loved hiking, camping, whitewater kayaking and canoeing,...

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Little

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Little

Feb 18, 2021

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Little, 86, of Fall Clove, DeLancey, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Born on February 16, 1935 in Arkville, she was the daughter of the late George and Helen (York) Decker. She was married to John Albert Little on June 24, 1955 in Arkville. Betty enjoyed her family, walking, word searches,...

Christopher Howard Fairbairn

Christopher Howard Fairbairn

Feb 17, 2021

Christopher Howard Fairbairn, 44, died suddenly on Wednesday February 17, 2021. He is predeceased by mother Gail, father Richard and beloved paternal grandfather Howard. Christopher is survived by daughters: Desarie and Victoria; son: Christopher; sisters: Elaine, Dawn, Rowan and Reagan; nieces; and stepparents. A celebration of Christopher’s life to be held at a later date for immediate family. Please...

Mary Jane Henderson

Mary Jane Henderson

Feb 14, 2021

Mary Jane Henderson, 89, of Delhi passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 14, 2021 following a brief illness. Mary Jane was born in Amsterdam, New York on December 7, 1931 to Stoddard and Minnie (Minkler) Reichel. She graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam in 1950. She went on to attend Oneonta State Teachers College, graduating in...

Steven T. Dandignac

Steven T. Dandignac

Feb 8, 2021

Steven T. Dandignac, 59, of Delhi, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Monday evening, February 8, 2021 following a short battle with cancer. Born on May 10, 1961 in Delhi, he is the son of Ralph and Phyllis (Emrich) Dandignac. After graduation from Delaware Academy, Steve proudly served in the US Air Force from 1980...

George A. Misner Iii

George A. Misner Iii

Feb 4, 2021

George A. Misner III, 86, of Delhi, passed away on February 4, 2021 at Delhi Rehab and Nursing Center in the company of his family after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born on October 8, 1934 in Philadelphia, George was the son of the late George A. II and Anna (Nissen) Misner. George enlisted in the US Navy...

Grace Robertson

Grace Robertson

Feb 4, 2021

BLOOMVILLE - Grace Robertson, 94, passed away on February 4, 2021 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta. Grace was born in Meredith, New York in her family’s home and was the only child of the late Walter and Rheuie (Laing) Holloway. She was blessed with a wonderful energy and natural talents in perseverance, sincerity, and compassion, all of...

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