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Michael Walts

Michael Walts

Jan 13, 2022

Michael Walts, 47, of Stamford, passed away unexpectedly January 13, 2022. Michael moved to Stamford in 1989 and attended Stamford Central, where he met his future wife. Michael had most recently worked at Tops in Stamford where he was well-liked. Michael is survived by his soul mate, Heather and children Gwilym and Tyler Walts, and Shane Smith of Stamford,...

Josephine Donofrio

Josephine Donofrio

Jan 13, 2022

Josephine Donofrio, 101, of Stamford, NY passed away at Robinson Terrace on, Thursday, January 13, 2022. Born in Stamford on June 17, 1920 to Carmine and Marion Anna Donofrio, Jo attended school in Stamford and later moved to Raritan, NJ where she spent many years working for Johns Manville until her retirement when she returned to Stamford to care...

Christopher W. Oakley

Christopher W. Oakley

Jan 12, 2022

Christopher W Oakley passed away on Wednesday January 12, 2022 after a brief Illness. Chris was born July 29, 1970 in Oneonta NY. Chris is the son of Dennis and Tessa Oakley of Harpersfield, NY. Chris attended and graduated from Stamford Central School class of ‘88. He then attended Long Island University of Southampton, graduating in marine biology and...

Leonard West

Leonard West

Jan 12, 2022

Leonard (Lenny) W. West 72 of Delhi NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 after a lengthy battle with dementia. Lenny proudly served in the US Army from 1969-1970. He was employed at REA Electric Co-op for many years before his retirement. Lenny was happiest spending time with his dogs and being out in nature. He is...

Muriel F. Rowlands

Muriel F. Rowlands

Jan 11, 2022

Muriel F. Rowlands of Delhi, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2022 at the age of 92. She is survived by her family: Deb and Steven Fleming, Russ Rowlands and Sue Pickens, Phil and Sylvia Rowlands, her grandchildren: Kathryn, Margot, Matthew, Crystal, Lori, Derek, Jordan, Raisa, Cassidy, Brandon, Brianna, Kellin, 21 great-grandchildren, a brother- in-law: Kenneth Rowlands, and several...

Olga Davis

Olga Davis

Jan 10, 2022

Olga Davis died peaceably at 100 years of age in her lovely farm house of over 60 years outside the village of Delhi, NY on January 10th, 2022. Olga graduated from Ithaca College in 1944 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. She taught PE in public school for a short period just before WWII ended. Tennis was...

Jean Whitehead

Jean Whitehead

Jan 9, 2022

Jean Whitehead, a beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, died peacefully at home in Delaware County, NY on January 9, 2022 surrounded by her family at age 79. Jean was born July 25, 1942 to Jane Clearwater and Harry Dubois in West Camp Town of Saugerties, NY. Shortly after graduating from Saugerties Central High School, she married her childhood...

Sidney A. Wright

Sidney A. Wright

Jan 8, 2022

Sidney Albert Wright, 74 of South Kortright passed away on January 8, 2022 at Robinson Terrace, Stamford, NY. Sid was born on March 15, 1947 in Harpersfield, NY, at the old parsonage, to Harry and Lena May (Irwin) Wright. He loved his children and their families very much. He strove to do his very best teaching his work ethics...

Henry J. Van Well

Henry J. Van Well

Jan 6, 2022

Henry "Hank" Van Well Sr. passed away suddenly on January 6, 2022. He is survived by his wife Johanna, six children, Henry Jr., Christina Goldstien, Heath, Tracey Broduer, Trisha Sweezey and Hugh; along with eleven grandchildren, one angel in heaven and one great-grandchild. Memorial services will be held at 2PM on Saturday, April 9th, 2:00pm at Macarthur Funeral Home...

Delia Thompson Estramonte

Delia Thompson Estramonte

Jan 6, 2022

Delia Mae Thompson was born in Delhi, New York to Arthur and Margaret Thompson on October 4, 1941. She was the third of three girls (Charlotte and Janet) and had two younger brothers (George and Roland). Having been raised on a farm, she was familiar with work. Her father once said “If I wanted someone to look at I...

James Wiedeman

James Wiedeman

Jan 5, 2022

James Wiedeman, 86, passed away while a resident at Delhi Rehabilitation and nursing home. Born in Oneonta, He was always upbeat and friendly, he wanted to shake hands with everyone he met. Jime was always excited about his birthday and holidays. Survived by his brothers: John (Jill) Wiedeman of Worcester, NY, Don (Ann) Wiedeman of Gulf Breeze, FL, Jack...

Nelson A. Bradshaw

Nelson A. Bradshaw

Dec 31, 2021

Nelson Allen Bradshaw’s more than 10-year fight against Parkinson’s disease with Lewy body dementia (LBD) ended on December 31, 2021. Nelson was born in Redwood City, California, on April 14, 1947 to Obeda Rogers and Robert P. Bradshaw and was raised by his father. Nelson early discovered a love of acting, appearing in productions at Sequoia High School (Class...

Ralph E. Hillis

Ralph E. Hillis

Dec 28, 2021

Ralph E. Hillis, 94, of Charlotteville,NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Born on October 27, 1927, in Davenport, NY, Ralph was the son of the late George M. and Mary (Boyes) Hillis. Ralph attended and graduated from Charlotte Valley Central School. On September 14, 1947, he married Mabel S. More in Oneonta. Ralph and Mabel owned...

Fred Cleveland, Jr.

Fred Cleveland, Jr.

Dec 27, 2021

Fred Cleveland, Jr., 77, of Bloomville, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany, NY. Born on May 19, 1944 in Delhi, Fred was the son of the late Fred and Blanche Cleveland. He was a 1963 graduate of South Kortright Central School. Fred worked as a piano tuner since 1968. In 1971 he and...

Guillaume Nkrumajh Malik "Coco" Thomas

Guillaume Nkrumajh Malik "Coco" Thomas

Dec 25, 2021

Guillaume Nkrumajh Malik ‘Coco’ Thomas returned to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, December 25, 2021. Guillaume was born on November 26, 1970 to Barbara Adams & William Thomas in Brooklyn, N.Y. Guillaume and his mom moved to Schenectady, N.Y. when he was a little boy & he attended Delaware Academy in Delhi, N.Y., St Luke’s Elementary and Linton High...

Kathleen Woodin

Kathleen Woodin

Dec 25, 2021

Kathleen Anne (Oles) Woodin passed away peacefully at her home in Andes on December 25, 2021, with her husband Doug at her side. Kathy was born December 5th, 1947, in Cooperstown, NY to Frank and Barbara (Rowell) Oles of Andes. She attended Andes Central School graduating in 1966, but more importantly forged many friendships there that lasted her throughout...

James D. Rogers

James D. Rogers

Dec 25, 2021

James David Rogers, 83, of Stamford passed away on Saturday morning, December 25, 2021 at Cooperstown Center Nursing Facility. Born on February 16, 1938 in Conesville, NY, James was the son of the late John D. and Emily Rogers. He served in the US Navy from 1955 until his honorable discharge in 1959. James was a self-employed carpenter and...

Silvio Dianich

Silvio Dianich

Dec 22, 2021

Silvio Dianich, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and brother passed away Wednesday Dec. 22, 2021 after a brief illness at the age of 89. Silvio was born in Valdarsa (Trieste) Italy where his sister and family still reside today. He came to NYC on a ship that he was working on and remained in New York. He met Norma...

Katherine "Kate" Carman

Katherine "Kate" Carman

Dec 19, 2021

Kate passed away December 19, 2021 at the age of 95. She was born January 8, 1926 in Maryland, NY. She was the daughter of Daniel and Edith (Bostwick) Cortese. Kate lived in Prattsville for many years where she raised her children, was a member of the Methodist Church and loved to bowl at the local lanes. In the...

Mary A. Scheetz

Mary A. Scheetz

Dec 18, 2021

Mary A. Scheetz, 81, of Stamford, formerly of Long Island, passed away on Saturday, afternoon, December 18, 2021 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford. Born on September 22, 1940 in Highland Park, IL, she was the daughter of the late Leo Scheetz and Garnette Isham She worked as a zone training manager for South End Corp. in Long Island prior...

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