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Daniel P. Vandam

Daniel P. Vandam

Jan 27, 2021

“Beloved husband, father, grandfather, good steward, man of the earth” Daniel Pieter Van Dam was born on November 10, 1940 in Mount Hope, NY of Dutch parents, Enno Van Dam and Marjorie Zwart Van Dam, who immigrated from Uithuzen, Holland to dairy farm in Walden, NY. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Heather Yates Van Dam...

Michael R. Bossie

Michael R. Bossie

Jan 24, 2021

Michael R. Bossie (formerly Middletown, NY Resident) Of Andes, NY and Fort Pierce, FL died at 58 years old on January 24, 2021 peacefully in his home in Andes, NY. Michael was a retired Journeyman Brick Layer and Stone Mason in Middletown, NY and St. Louis, MO. He helped to build his family home in Andes, NY with his...

Barbara J. Sargent

Barbara J. Sargent

Jan 21, 2021

Barbara J. Sargent, 90, a 74-year resident of Irish Hill Road, Delhi passed away on January 20, 2021 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford, where she has resided since August 25, 2020. Born on August 28, 1930 in Vincennes, IN, the daughter of the late Dallas and Oase Neighbors. Barbara was married to Robert C. Sargent, Sr. on April 2,...

Pasqualina "Patty" Teetsel

Pasqualina "Patty" Teetsel

Jan 19, 2021

Pasqualina “Patty” Teetsel, 90, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home in Stamford, New York Patty was married to Mansfield Teetsel for 51 years until his death in 2001. She worked for New York State Office of General Services for over 25 years, upon her retirement, Patty worked at Gallo Florist Shop in Schenectady,...

Rose Marie Bush

Rose Marie Bush

Jan 18, 2021

Rose Marie Bush, 88, of Delhi, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, January 18, 2021 at O’Connor Hospital, Delhi, following a long illness. Born on January 29, 1932 in Sidney, Rose was the daughter of the late Charles and Naomi (Merritt) Northup. She worked for many years for Rollin V Corp. in Walton as a monitor and only retired...

Helen Vance

Helen Vance

Jan 16, 2021

Helen Vance, a resident of Stamford, NY since 1987, passed away on January 16, 2021 at Robinson Terrace. Helen was born in the Town of Champlain, NY on May 8, 1921, the daughter of Walton and Ella(Hastings) Fletcher. She was married to Maynard Vance in 1941. Helen was a graduate of Rouses Point High School, class of 1939. Her...

John Joseph Macarthur

John Joseph Macarthur

Jan 14, 2021

John Joseph MacArthur, 68 of Ballston Lake, passed away suddenly at his home on January 14, 2021. Born on May 25, 1952 in Schenectady, He was the son of the late Robert and Rita MacArthur. John was a Heating/Plumbing Technician working for various companies in the Scotia and Schenectady areas. He is survived by his sisters: Roberta Klink and...

Katherine Dickman

Katherine Dickman

Jan 12, 2021

Katherine Dickman passed away on January 12, 2021. She was born on the family farm near Treadwell on January 31, 1926, the daughter of the late Edward and Beulah (Fisher) Sutherland. She graduated from Treadwell School and SUNY Oneonta and was an elementary teacher for Delaware Academy in Delhi. Katherine loved cooking for other, going to garage sales and...

Robert C. Pickett

Robert C. Pickett

Jan 12, 2021

Robert C. Pickett, 82, of Bloomville, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Born on July 23, 1938 in Conesville, He was the son of the late Vernon H. and Alma Mae (Place) Pickett. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps from 1957 until 1960, following his honorable service, Robert lived in Chesapeake,...

Mable Powell Adams

Mable Powell Adams

Jan 10, 2021

Mable Powell Adams returned to her Heavenly Father on Sunday, 1/10/21. Mable was born on October 19, 1931 to Eva Tazell Powell & Purvis William Powell in Haverstraw, New York. One of five children, she is survived by her sister, Barbara (Powell) Tucker of Richmond, Virginia. Her other siblings, William Powell, Arvis (Powell) Beale, John Powell are all deceased....

Wilma Edna Miller

Wilma Edna Miller

Jan 9, 2021

On April 5th, 1926, Wilma Edna Dibble arrived into the roaring ‘20s, daughter of Joseph Isacc and Mildred (All) Dibble. On the Hobart, NY family farm, she grew up with ten brothers and sisters, Helen (Riggs), Georgia (Warden), Leota (Wright), Arlene, Chauncey, Theodore, Leonard, Arnold, Frederic keeping a long family tradition bringing food to the country as all family...

Sheila Gifford

Sheila Gifford

Jan 6, 2021

Sheila F. Gifford sadly passed away January 6, 2021 after a battle with Covid-19 at Fox Hospital, Oneonta. Sheila lived a long full life in Stamford N.Y., growing up on a dairy farm. As an adult she was a CNA at Stamford Hospital and Ward Clerk at Robinson Terrace nursing home. In her retired years she traveled extensively with...

Mary Beth Venth

Mary Beth Venth

Jan 6, 2021

Mary Beth (Davis) Venth, 57, of Bloomville passed away on January 6, 2021 after a courageous 3-year fight against cancer. Beth was born on October 18, 1963 in Delhi, she was the daughter of Larry and Karen (Martin) Davis Sr. Beth graduated from South Kortright Central School in 1981, she attended SUNY Morrisville and later SUNY Delhi. On July...

Martin A.A. Donnelly Iii

Martin A.A. Donnelly Iii

Jan 4, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Martin A.A Donnelly III announce that Marty has gone to be with his Lord. Marty passed away on January 4, 2021 after a brief but hard-fought illness. Born on January 26, 1937 to Martin A.A. Donnelly II and Muriel C. (Dunbar) Donnelly. Marty grew up and lived the first part...

Orson G. Mattice, Jr.

Orson G. Mattice, Jr.

Jan 2, 2021

Orson G. Mattice, Jr., 67, of Stamford, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at AO Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. Born on May 19, 1953 in Stamford, Orson was the son of the late Orson G. and Caroline Mattice, Sr. Mr. Mattice proudly served in the US Army from 1972 until his honorable discharge in 1981 at the...

Frieda Snyder

Frieda Snyder

Jan 2, 2021

Frieda E. Snyder, 85, of Delhi, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, January 2, 2021 at her home in Delhi following a long illness. Born on July 7, 1935 in Weeping Water, Nebraska, Frieda was the daughter of the late Wilhelm and Frieda Sander. She was married to her husband of 62 years, Frank Snyder in 1958. Together the couple...

Donald Craft

Donald Craft

Dec 30, 2020

Donald Cameron Craft, 73, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. Born on August 9, 1947, Donald was the son of the late Harry and Evelyn Craft. Donald proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He drove cattle truck for Doug Frasier and retired in 2003 after 30 years of service at Allen...

Christopher Jack Callagy

Christopher Jack Callagy

Dec 27, 2020

Christopher Jack Callagy passed away December 27, 2020. We miss him dearly. He was born March 23, 1985 in Hackettstown, NJ. His father Kevin, mother Wanda, and older brother K.C. moved to Stamford, NY in 1985. He graduated from Stamford Central School in 2003. Christopher served from 2003-2008 in the US Marine Corp. He was stationed in Pensacola, FL,...

Everett Burger, Jr.

Everett Burger, Jr.

Dec 26, 2020

Everett Burger, Jr., better known as “Big Ev”, 81, of East Meredith, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2020. He was born on August 7, 1939 in Tappan, NY, son of the late Sadie and Everett Burger Sr. He grew up in New City, NY and graduated from Clarkstown High School in 1958. He served in the Navy until...

John J. Keegan

John J. Keegan

Dec 24, 2020

John Joseph Keegan, 96, of Stamford, passed away on December 24, 2020 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home in Stamford where he has resided for the last several years. Born on January 24, 1924 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late John Joseph and Jane (Palmer) Keegan. Mr. Keegan proudly served in the United States Army Air...

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