Allan P. Tiltti
Aug 8, 2021
Allan Philip Tiltti, 76 of the Bronx, NY passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021. He was born in Brooklyn Naval Hospital to the late Philip and Helvi Tiltti. Allan was very proud of his Finnish heritage. The Finnish word Sisu means strengh, courage and stamina, which describes Allen's soul. Allan served in Vietnam in the United State Navel...
Melissa A. Collins
Aug 8, 2021
Melissa A. Collins, 62 of Bloomville, passed away on Sunday afternoon, August 8, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Born on August 12, 1958 in Stamford, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Pauline (Merwin) Collins. Melissa operated assisted living homes in both Stamford and South Kortright and later worked for Price Chopper in Delhi....
Kenneth "Skip" Chichester, Jr.
Jul 31, 2021
Kenneth “Skip” Chichester, Jr., 76, of Stamford, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Albany Medical Center following a long illness. Born on June 29, 1945 in Olean, NY, the son of the late Kenneth and Christina (Strong) Chichester, Sr. At an early age his love was raising, training, and showing horses. He lived with his family in...
Duane Churchill
Jul 29, 2021
Duane M. Churchill of Stamford, NY entered into rest in the early morning hours of July 29th. Duane was born in 1935 in Jefferson, NY, son of the late Marian (Nichols) Churchill and Marvin (Charles) Churchill. Duane spent his early years working with his family on their farm, which was located on Churchill Road in Jefferson. In the 1970’s...
Duane W. "Bill" Pindar, Jr.
Jul 27, 2021
Duane W. “Bill” Pindar, Jr., 70, of Potter Mountain Road, Conesville, passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday July 27, 2021 at Albany Medical Center. He was born on August 4,1950 in Stamford, NY, the son of the late Duane and Edna (Dean) Pindar, Sr. Bill, a/k/a “Fingers” was a jack of all trades working as a meat...
Mark A. Smith
Jul 26, 2021
Mark A. Smith, 66, of Temple, Texas, formerly of Delhi, NY, died Monday, July 26, 2021, at a Temple hospital after a brief battle with cancer and is now 10-42 end of watch. Mark was born in Syracuse, NY on March 19, 1955, to Leslie Floyd and Marjorie M. Smith. Mark had an interesting life. After a short Army...
Danny E. Tait
Jul 26, 2021
Danny E. Tait, 66, of Delhi passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at Albany Medical Center following a sudden stroke. A lifelong area resident, born on May 14, 1955 in Delhi, Danny was the son of the late Cullen and Doreen (Archabald) Tait. Danny was a graduate of Delaware Academy and enlisted in the United States Marine Corp,...
Melinda Sue Winner Livengood
Jul 20, 2021
Melinda Sue (Mindy) Winner Livengood 44 of Empire, Alabama passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2021 Birmingham, AL. Mindy was born in Walton, NY to Richard and Audrey (Peck) Winner on March 23, 1977. ,She went to school at Andes Central and graduated in 1995. Mindy last worked as a Support Specialist at The ARC of Walker County in...
Karen L. Wakin
Jul 19, 2021
Karen L. Wakin passed away July 19, 2021 in Delhi. Karen was born on June 3, 1953, in Walton NY to the late Richard Hall and Doris (Bartlett) Hall. She was a lifelong Delaware County resident. Karen worked for many years at the Delaware County Clerk’s office then making a career change to work at Delaware Bulldozing until her...
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...
