Joseph E. Whittaker
May 15, 2021
Joseph Edgar Whittaker was born on September 19, 1929 and passed away peacefully on May 15, 2021. He was born on Main Street, Delhi, New York to the late Joseph Whittaker and Susan (Crampton) Whittaker of Clonbologue, Ireland and Delhi, New York. Joe attended grade school in the one-room schoolhouse on Federal Hill and graduated Delaware Academy Central School...
Debra L. Macclintock
May 6, 2021
Debra L. MacClintock, 65, of Schenevus passed away at her home on Thursday, May 6, 2021 following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 25, 1955 in Stamford, she was the daughter of the late William and Pauline Hollenbeck. Debra worked for over 20 years in both the Deli and Bakery at Walmart in Oneonta. Whether at work...
Rev. Richard J. Niebanck
May 5, 2021
The Rev. Richard J. Niebanck, a retired Lutheran minister, residing on Turnpike Road, Meredith, died of natural causes on May 5, 2021. He was 89. Surviving family include his wife, the former Shirley McCreary, also of Meredith, a son, Markus of Oakland, California, a second son, Adam, a daughter-in-law, Paula and their children, Elizabeth and Peter of Franklin, and...
Sarah Mclean
May 2, 2021
Sarah McLean, 58, of Oneonta, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Born on June 25, 1962 in Oneonta, She was the daughter of the late Harold and Helen Robinson. She worked for over 20 years as a Personal Care Assistant at Hampshire House, where her patients were very important to her...
Lois B. Mcdonald
May 1, 2021
Lois B. McDonald, 91, a Hamden resident since 1955, passed away on Saturday morning, May 1, 2021 at her home following a long illness. Born on February 14, 1930 in the Town of Meredith, Lois was the daughter of the late Harold and Ethel (Smith) Bryden. Lois worked for over 27 years at the former Grand Union Supermarket in...
Barbara Knowlton
Apr 27, 2021
Barbara Joy Knowlton, Mother and Grandmother passed away on April 27, 2021. She was loved by her children and grandchildren. Barbara had an undying love for her family and showed it proudly. She rests peacefully now without a care. Barbara is survived by her daughters: Candace (Timothy) and Nicole; her son: John-Pierre(Lauren); her grandchildren: Zoey, Xavier, Orion, Jaiden, and...
Roberta Catherine Francisco
Apr 26, 2021
Roberta Catherine “Cathy” Francisco was reunited with her husband, Doug, on April 26, 2021. Cathy was born to Fred and Mary Mildred Cannistra in Oneonta, NY. After marrying Doug, they moved to Delhi and had 4 children. Cathy was a stay-at-home mother until her children entered school. She then was employed by SUNY Delhi. After her retirement from SUNY...
Rosemary Kletchka
Apr 22, 2021
Rosemary Kletchka, 91, of Stamford, formerly of Bay Shore, Long Island, passed away on April 22, 2021 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home. Born on February 18, 1930 in Bay Shore, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mabel (Rawberry) Kellermann. Mrs. Kletchka was married to Martin A. Kletchka II. She was a devote Roman Catholic and was...
John Peter Mostert
Apr 21, 2021
John Peter “Pete” Mostert, 72, of Delhi, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 21, 2021, with family at his side. Pete was born November 5, 1948 to the late John and Ida (Turner) Mostert and was raised on the family farm in Delhi. After graduating from Delaware Academy in the Class of 1966, he served in the National Guard...
James Edwin Hill
Apr 20, 2021
James Hill 70, died peacefully and unexpectedly, at his home, in North Franklin, NY on April 20. Jim was currently employed, as an Assistant Manager with Lowes Home Improvement, in Oneonta. He spent most of his life, in management positions, with various companies. Jim enjoyed spending time following all sports, especially Syracuse University, where, in the family bracketology, he...
Dennis Stanley Hill
Apr 19, 2021
Dennis was the son of Betty & Sheldon Hill. He was a graduate of South Kortright Central School and went on to attend college at SUNY Delhi. He later joined Gaylord Shaver on the Shaver Farm in the Summer of 1958. He was an active partner in Shaver-Hill Farm with his two sons where they made their transition from...
Harry A. Peterson
Apr 15, 2021
Harry A. Peterson, 80 of the Town of Harpersfield passed away suddenly on April 15, 2021 at Vasser Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY Harry was born in North Harpersfield, NY on March 31,1941 to Olaf A. Peterson and Marguerite Bedford Peterson. Harry was a 1959 graduate of Jefferson Central School. Harry started his working career at age 11, driving...
Susan C. Chapman
Apr 15, 2021
Susan C. Chapman, 72, of Bloomville passed away suddenly, Thursday, April 15, 2021 at AO Fox Hospital, Oneonta. Born on June 24, 1948 in Gorham, NY, the daughter of the late Gordon and Carol Frarey. Susan graduated from SUNY Oneonta with a bachelor’s degree in education. She was married Francis Chapman for over 50 years, the couple owned and...
Judith Ann Rabeler Chambers
Apr 12, 2021
Judith (Judy) Ann Rabeler Chambers died peacefully on April 12, 2021 surrounded by her family. Born on February 14, 1949 in Delhi, NY to Henry and Doris (Thomson) Rabeler. Judy grew up on the family dairy farm in Bovina, NY which has been in her family since the mid-1880s. She graduated from South Kortright Central School in 1967 and...
Joseph J. Kovaluskie, Sr.
Apr 10, 2021
Joseph John Kovaluskie, Sr., 79 of Stamford, NY (and formerly of Queens, NY) passed away Saturday, April 10 at Albany Medical Center. Born on August 15, 1941, in Brooklyn, NY, Joseph was the son of Adele Basanavage and Joseph Charles Kovaluskie. Besides his parents, Joe was pre-deceased by his sister, Geraldine Davidson. Joe is survived by his wife of...
Bonita "Bonnie" Seidel-Amos
Apr 6, 2021
September 28, 1946- April 6, 2021 Survived by beloved husband Bernie, Most loved sister to Betty Forman, Christina Buchanan-Smith, Kate Gordon (her husband Gary Gordon). Dearest Aunt Bonnie will always be remembered by her many nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. They relished her dear heart, and deep love. Bonnie graduated from Adelphi University (Suffolk county) class of...
Dorothy Mary Vanderlyn
Mar 26, 2021
Dorothy Mary Vanderlyn, 88, of South Kortright, passed away on Friday evening, March 26, 2021 peacefully at her home. Born on September 27, 1932 in Andes, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Mary C. (Bush) Brisbane. She worked as a quality control technician for Rotran Inc. in Shokan for many years until her retirement in...
Ronald C. Shipman
Mar 20, 2021
Ronald C. Shipman, 83 of Davenport, NY passed away at his home in Woodstock, GA on March 20, 2021. Born on June 26, 1937 in Somerville, NJ, Ronald was the son of the late Charles Goodrich and Lucy Payne Shipman. He lived in Hunterton County, NJ until enlisting in the US Air Force in 1956. He served in the...
Russell J. Helsens
Mar 20, 2021
Russell J. Helsens, of Hamden formerly of Jamestown, North Carolina, passed away early Saturday morning March 20, 2021 at his home following a long illness. Born on February 3, 1938 in Central Falls, RI, Russell was the son of the late George R. and Demerise M. (Trudeau) Helsens. He proudly served in the US Army at Fort Knox in...
Mary Hanley
Mar 16, 2021
Mary Hanley, 82, of Hobart, passed away at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 following a long illness. Born on May 30, 1938 in Keeseville, NY the daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth Gidding. Mary enjoyed gardening, camping, and traveling. Besides her parents, Mary was predeceased by a son Ronald Hanley Jr. She is survived...
