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Rex Palmeter

Rex Palmeter

Mar 10, 2021

Born July 28, 1963 Rex Palmeter was the son of Everett and Arlene Palmeter in Oneonta where he also grew up and lived most all of his adult life. He moved to Delhi and has been there for several years. He adopted a cat name Princess who he took care of as if she was his child. He had...

Elizabeth "Bette" Rosa Braymer

Elizabeth "Bette" Rosa Braymer

Feb 22, 2021

DELHI-Elizabeth (Bette) Rosa Braymer, 86, died at home on February 22, 2021. She was born March 19, 1934 in Delhi, New York, the daughter of Joseph and Gladys (Eignor) Rosa. Betty graduated from Delaware Academy and Central School, Class of 1952. Following high school graduation, Bette graduated from Business School. She married John Alfred Braymer in 1955 and they...

David William Rainsford Wawro

David William Rainsford Wawro

Feb 21, 2021

David William Rainsford Wawro, loving husband, father, and son, passed away on February 21st while cross-country skiing, with family and friends beside him. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut on April 23rd, 1950. David’s sense of adventure was unmatched. He was an avid and accomplished horseback rider, back-country skier, and cyclist. He loved hiking, camping, whitewater kayaking and canoeing,...

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Little

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Little

Feb 18, 2021

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Little, 86, of Fall Clove, DeLancey, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Born on February 16, 1935 in Arkville, she was the daughter of the late George and Helen (York) Decker. She was married to John Albert Little on June 24, 1955 in Arkville. Betty enjoyed her family, walking, word searches,...

Christopher Howard Fairbairn

Christopher Howard Fairbairn

Feb 17, 2021

Christopher Howard Fairbairn, 44, died suddenly on Wednesday February 17, 2021. He is predeceased by mother Gail, father Richard and beloved paternal grandfather Howard. Christopher is survived by daughters: Desarie and Victoria; son: Christopher; sisters: Elaine, Dawn, Rowan and Reagan; nieces; and stepparents. A celebration of Christopher’s life to be held at a later date for immediate family. Please...

Mary Jane Henderson

Mary Jane Henderson

Feb 14, 2021

Mary Jane Henderson, 89, of Delhi passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 14, 2021 following a brief illness. Mary Jane was born in Amsterdam, New York on December 7, 1931 to Stoddard and Minnie (Minkler) Reichel. She graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam in 1950. She went on to attend Oneonta State Teachers College, graduating in...

Steven T. Dandignac

Steven T. Dandignac

Feb 8, 2021

Steven T. Dandignac, 59, of Delhi, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Monday evening, February 8, 2021 following a short battle with cancer. Born on May 10, 1961 in Delhi, he is the son of Ralph and Phyllis (Emrich) Dandignac. After graduation from Delaware Academy, Steve proudly served in the US Air Force from 1980...

George A. Misner Iii

George A. Misner Iii

Feb 4, 2021

George A. Misner III, 86, of Delhi, passed away on February 4, 2021 at Delhi Rehab and Nursing Center in the company of his family after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born on October 8, 1934 in Philadelphia, George was the son of the late George A. II and Anna (Nissen) Misner. George enlisted in the US Navy...

Grace Robertson

Grace Robertson

Feb 4, 2021

BLOOMVILLE - Grace Robertson, 94, passed away on February 4, 2021 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta. Grace was born in Meredith, New York in her family’s home and was the only child of the late Walter and Rheuie (Laing) Holloway. She was blessed with a wonderful energy and natural talents in perseverance, sincerity, and compassion, all of...

Annette C. Waller

Annette C. Waller

Jan 31, 2021

Annette C. Waller, 81, formerly of Stamford, passed away on Sunday morning, January 31, 2021 at AO Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta. Born on May 29, 1939 in Lexington, NY, she was the daughter of the late Tunis and Laura (Simmons) Rappleyea. Annette was married to George Waller, Jr, who predeceased her. She had a talent and passion for working...

Margaret Owen Huggins

Margaret Owen Huggins

Jan 29, 2021

Margaret Owen Huggins, 87, of Norwich, formerly of Unadilla, Morris, Oxford, and Andes, passed into the arms of our Lord peacefully at Valley View Manor, Norwich, Friday, January 29, 2021. Margaret was born on November 1, 1933 in Turnwood, NY, the daughter of the late Bowman Owen and Rita Cook Owen. She was predeceased by her husband of 63...

Mary Ann R. Norton Probst

Mary Ann R. Norton Probst

Jan 27, 2021

Mary Ann R. Norton Probst, 80, of Oxford (formerly of Stamford) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich. In her final days she was comforted by the compassionate presence of her Nurse, Karen Delmonico, who held her hand as she battled and eventually succumbed to COVID-19. Mary Ann Russo was born on...

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...

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