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Philip D. Messina, Sr.

Philip D. Messina, Sr.

Nov 8, 2020

Philip Daniel Messina, Sr. ,89, of Bloomville, NY passed into the arms of the Good Lord on November 8, 2020. Born on October 11, 1931, the son of the late Antonio and Angelina (Vaccaro) Messina. Philip proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. His wife Louise Colaluca Messina predeceased him, as well as his brother Anthony...

Shirley J. Loucks

Shirley J. Loucks

Nov 8, 2020

Shirley J. Loucks, 78, of Bloomville, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown. Born in 1942 in Gilboa, Shirley was the daughter of the late Elsie Stevens and Melvin Mattice. Shirley worked at Grand Union in both Delhi and Stamford for over 30 years. She touched many lives. Shirley enjoyed baking and was well known...

Cedar Eagle Road

Cedar Eagle Road

Nov 5, 2020

Cedar Rain Denison EagleRoad Hotoaso Vokomaestse Little White Buffalo Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories. Hoka-Hey! Private Graveside services and burial took place on Wednesday November 11, 2020 at the Riverside Cemetery, Bloomville.

Dorothy Clancy

Dorothy Clancy

Nov 3, 2020

Dorothy Clancy, 62, of Treadwell and Babylon passed away at her home Tuesday afternoon, November 3, 2020 surrounded by her family. Born on December 28, 1957 in Brooklyn, She was the daughter of the late Peter Winkler, Sr. and Dorothy Kaja Winkler. She had worked for several years as a buyer for Ponderosa Packaging in Melville, NY. Dorothy was...

Charles Blumberg, Sr.

Charles Blumberg, Sr.

Nov 2, 2020

Charles Blumberg Sr., 73, of Jefferson passed away at his home Monday, November 2, 2020. He was born in Oceanside, NY on 08/24/1947, the son of Donald and Shirley Blumberg of Lindenhurst, NY where he grew up. Charlie moved to Jefferson, NY with his wife and children in 1985 which was always a dream of his. Charlie served in...

Arthur S. Clark

Arthur S. Clark

Oct 30, 2020

Arthur S. Clark, 85, of Stamford, passed away Friday evening, October 30, 2020 at Fox Hospital in Oneonta, surrounded by his family. Born on March 28, 1935 in Grand Gorge, Arthur was the son of the Helen Proper. Arthur graduated from Grand Gorge High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1954-1956. Following his...

Patricia A. Sellevold

Patricia A. Sellevold

Oct 27, 2020

Patricia A. Sellevold affectionately known as “Debbie” went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was a resident of the Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born in Shohola, Pennsylvania in 1932 to the late Valentine and Patricia (Winters) Devereaux. Debbie is survived by her husband of...

Darlene E. Tait

Darlene E. Tait

Oct 18, 2020

Darlene E. Tait, 58, formerly of Delhi, passed away on Sunday evening, October 18, 2020 at the Oneida Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Utica, where she has resided for the last several years. Born on December 12, 1961 in Liberty, NY, she was the daughter of the late Cullen and Doreen Tait. Darlene served in the US Navy...

Thomas James Damp

Thomas James Damp

Oct 7, 2020

Thomas James Damp, 80, recently of Grand Gorge, NY passed away early Wednesday morning, October 7, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on January 2, 1940 in Queens, NY, Tom was the son of the late Arthur J. and Edith A. (Lyons) Damp. Tom grew up in Uniondale, NY where he graduated from Uniondale High School...

James Robert Fuller

James Robert Fuller

Oct 7, 2020

James Robert Fuller of Hapersfield, NY, died on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. He was 86 years old. He was born May 30, 1934 in Augusta, Maine, the son of James Wilson and Ruth Daggett Fuller. He married Priscilla Waterman on April 11, 1959 in Stamford, NY. James received a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education in 1956 at the Eastman...

Betty D. Mauger

Betty D. Mauger

Oct 7, 2020

Betty D. Mauger, 94, of Oneonta, formerly of South Kortright, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 7, 2020. Born on June 8, 1926 in South Kortright, She was the daughter of the late Harold and Dora (Hait) Dibble. Betty was a graduate of South Kortright Central School. She was married to Francis Mauger, he passed away in 1996. In...

Gertrude Kathmann

Gertrude Kathmann

Oct 6, 2020

Gertrude Kathmann passed away October 6, 2020 at home, with loving family by her side at the remarkable age of 101. She was born February 26, 1919 in Munster-lager, Germany to Julius and Emma (Bokelmann) Koening. At the age of 11 she and her family came to America. She quickly overcame the challenges of adapting to a new language...

James P. Barr, Sr.

James P. Barr, Sr.

Sep 30, 2020

James Barr, Sr., 81, of Hobart passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 30, 2020 in Hobart surrounded by his family. Born on October 24, 1938 in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late William and Anne Barr. James worked for several years for the Brookhaven Highway Dept. until retiring and moving to Hobart in 1985. He was married to...

Susan M. Mattice

Susan M. Mattice

Sep 28, 2020

Susan M. Mattice, 68, of Prattsville, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Susan was born on May 14, 1952 in Stamford, the daughter of the late Fred and Marion (Wheeler) Joedicke. From a young age, Susan was a talented musician and gifted pianist, in her youth she also played the...

Dorothy M. Hinkley

Dorothy M. Hinkley

Sep 23, 2020

Dorothy M. Hinkley. 96, of Bloomville passed away at home on September 23, 2020 with family at her side. Dorothy was born to Wilford and Viola Barnhart on April 9, 1924 on their family farm in Bovina Center. She married John Hinkley, Jr. on February 28, 1947 in Bovina Center. John and Dorothy ran the family dairy farm in...

Phillip D. Harper

Phillip D. Harper

Sep 16, 2020

Phillip D. Harper, 64, of Delhi, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at his home with his wife by his side. Born on August 10, 1956 in Brunswick, GA, he was the son of the Ronald and Rita (Critley) Harper. Phillip was a Welder and Fabricator, he loved working with metal and creating things with his hands. In...

William H. Barnhart

William H. Barnhart

Sep 13, 2020

William H. Barnhart, 61, of Delhi passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center following a long illness. Born on October 10, 1958 in Delhi, the son of the late Herbert W. and Frances M. (Rossley) Barnhart. William was a career truck driver, working for various companies over the years and was an owner/operator...

Harold D. Fraser

Harold D. Fraser

Sep 11, 2020

Harold David Fraser (91) was born January 18, 1929 in Walton, New York, son of William and Mabel Fraser. Harold was better known as “Zeke” to his many friends, which was a nickname he acquired in high school. Zeke grew up on the family farm in Fraser (hamlet named after their family), New York and graduated from Delaware Academy...

Bonnie G. Radley

Bonnie G. Radley

Sep 10, 2020

Bonnie G. Radley, 66 of Delancey, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, following a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born in 1954 in Albany, Bonnie was the daughter of the late Ernest “Red” and Greta (Gade) Radley. Bonnie was born with a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and was one of the first...

John Raba

John Raba

Sep 10, 2020

John Raba, age 70, died Thursday, September 10, 2020 from chronic health issues. John was born January 26, 1950 in Elizabeth, NJ, the son of the late Marguerite and Charles Raba. He was the second oldest of four brothers. Growing up he enjoyed working on old cars and spending a great deal of time restoring classic cars and riding...

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