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Anthony Allen Lame
Sep 23, 2021
Anthony Allen Lame, 61, formerly of the Delhi area, passed away early Thursday morning, September 23, 2021 at Utica Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility. Born on May 16, 1960 in Margaretville, he was the son of the late James Allen and Naomi Gean (Calhoun) Lame. Tony worked for several years as a carpenter in Idaho before returning to the area....
Brenda J. Harris
Sep 22, 2021
Brenda J. Harris, 61, of Jefferson, passed away at her home early Wednesday morning, September 22, 2021. Born on October 27, 1959 in Gilboa, She was the daughter of the late Otis B. and Louise M. (Andrus) Schermerhorn. She had worked as warehouse manager for several years at the former Interknitting in Cobleskill. She enjoyed cooking and spending time...
Hugh E. Rosa
Sep 15, 2021
Hugh Eugene Rosa of Niskayuna, New York, died at home on September 15, 2021. He was born April 4, 1928 in Roxbury, New York, the son of Joseph and Gladys (Eignor) Rosa. Hugh is survived by his wife of 73 years, Marion Cameron Rosa of Niskayuna, NY; his brother Joseph Rosa of Delhi, NY; his children Judith (Rosa) Fox...
Dennis D. Merwin
Sep 15, 2021
Dennis D. Merwin, 59, of Davenport, passed away at his home on Wednesday evening, September 15, 2021, surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on February 15, 1962 in Jefferson, Dennis was the son of the late Irving “Sonny” and Shirley (Stone) Merwin. He started working for Eklund farm and then worked as a mechanic...
Carlton R. Briggs
Sep 14, 2021
Carlton Ralph Briggs, 90, of East Meredith, passed away early Tuesday Morning, September 14, 2021 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford. Born on June 18, 1931 in Davenport Center, he was the son of the late Clyde and Iona (Mills) Briggs. Carlton was married to Helen (Doroski) Briggs on September 25, 1955, a union that lasted 45 years until her...
Constantine "Dino" Brampos
Sep 12, 2021
Constantine “Dino” Brampos passed away on Sunday, September 12th, 2021 in the loving hands of his caregivers at the Chenago Memorial Hospital in Norwich, NY and with his dear friend and neighbor Lisa Coster by his side. Dino was born on July 6, 1943 in Danbury, CT to parents James and Tiomoklia, who went by Mary. He was the...
James E. Kelley
Sep 9, 2021
James E. Kelley, 82, of Davenport Center, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Born on October 16, 1938 in Oneonta, James was the son of the late Fay and Bertha (Roof) Kelley. He proudly served in the US Army from 1955 until his honorable discharge in 1958. As a young man he worked for...
Jack W. Harmon
Sep 8, 2021
Jack W. Harmon, 92, of Richmondville, formerly of Stamford, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 . Born on January 14, 1929 in Syracuse, Jack was the son of the late Albert and Gladyce (Minckler) Harmon. Jack graduated from Eastwood High, where he met his wife of 72 years, Ardeth Busch. They were married on June 19, 1949 at...
Laura J. Edwards
Sep 6, 2021
Laura Jean Edwards, 81, of Conesville, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at her home following a long battle with health issues. Born on January 1, 1940, Laura was the daughter of the late Arthur and Glenda (Richmond) Smith. She last worked in the health office at Stamford Central School. Laura enjoyed reading, writing to her pen-pals, traveling,...
Maureen M. Kennedy
Sep 2, 2021
Maureen M. Kennedy passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown. Maureen was born to Francis and Dolores Kennedy, August 4, 1934, in Medina, NY. The family moved to Lockport, NY when her father opened Kennedy Bros. Men’s Store. Maureen and her two sisters attended St. Johns School and St. Joseph’s Academy in Lockport and...
Nicole M. Bell
Aug 31, 2021
We mournfully announce the death of Nicole Marissa Bell, 33, of Endicott, NY. Nicole passed away on August 31st under sudden circumstances. Nicole was born to parents Vera Bell and John DiLeo on August 13th, 1988 in Long Island, NY. Nicole was raised in Stamford, NY where she attended Stamford Central School until 2006. Following her time at Stamford...
Frances Darrah
Aug 31, 2021
Frances Darrah, 93, of Stamford passed away early Tuesday morning, August 31, 2021 at her home. Born on February 26, 1928 in Hobart, Frances was the daughter of the late John and Florence (Atwater) Hait. Frances was employed at South Kortright Central School for many years. Besides her parents, She was predeceased by her husband: Theodore Dibble; and her...
Roger A. Sackett
Aug 30, 2021
Roger A Sackett, 78, of Bloomville, NY passed away on August 30, 2021 at the Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Anyone that knew Roger well knows that reuniting with his wife, "Maggie" (Margaret) was a happy day for him. Roger was born on October 14, 1942 in Stamford to Clifton (Cliff) and Gertrude (Hinkley) Sackett. He enlisted in the...
Mary Ruth Wheeler
Aug 26, 2021
Mary Ruth Wheeler, 86, of Betty Brook Road, South Kortright, passed away Thursday morning, August 26, 2021 at her home following a long illness. Born on September 16, 1934 in Delhi, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Mary (Swantak) Chapman. A lifelong resident of the area, Ruth was a 1952 graduate of South Kortright Central School....
James F. Shortell, Jr.
Aug 26, 2021
James F. Shortell, Jr., of Hobart, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 26, 2021, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on October 26, 1942 in New York City, James was the son of the late James F. and Mary C. (Eckman) Shortell, Sr. He retired as a Lieutenant at the Nassau Co. Correctional Facility in East...
David T. Walts
Aug 22, 2021
David T. Walts, 72, of Jefferson, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 22, 2021. Born on September 23, 1948 in Albany, David was the son of the late Fred and Mary (Chase) Walts. David proudly served in the United States Air Force for over 20 years, obtaining the rank of Technical Sergeant. Following his military retirement, David...
Janet F. Pelletier
Aug 17, 2021
Janet Frances Pelletier, 87, passed away August 17, 2021, surrounded by family in her home in Bovina Center, N.Y. Born in Troy, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Irene (Fitzgerald) Hurley. She graduated from St. Brigid’s School in Watervliet, Catholic Central High School in Troy, and Mildred Elley School in Albany. Her career included several...
Kathy Lynn Rosa
Aug 14, 2021
Kathy Lynn Rosa, 58, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021, following a long battle with Huntington’s Disease. Born on August 29, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Pete and Linda (Ackerley) Rosa of Bovina She was a 1980 graduate of South Kortright Central School, Kathy then attended SUNY Oneonta graduating with a degree in psychology. Soon...
Grace Helen Malz
Aug 13, 2021
“Que sera, sera. Whatever will be, will be. The future’s not ours to see. Que sera, sera. What will be, will be.” Grace Helen Malz, née Brosgul, died on Aug. 13, 2021 of natural causes, on what would have been a 61st wedding anniversary. Born on November 17, 1930, in Brooklyn, NY, Grace was the only child of Joseph...
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