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Teresa "Terry" Vamosy
Oct 14, 2019
Teresa Vamosy, 91, of Stamford, passed away early Monday morning, October 14, 2019 at her home. Born on July 27, 1928 in South Gilboa, Teresa was the daughter of the late John H. and Emma J. (Misner) Moore, Jr. A 1945 graduate of Grand Gorge Central School, she was known as “Terry” by everyone. She was married to Albert...
Zachery Leroy
Sep 25, 2019
Zachery D. LeRoy, 80, of Stamford, passed away early Wednesday morning, September 25, 2019 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Born on May 26, 1939 in Hobart, He was the son of the late Zachery and Jeannette (Manchester) LeRoy. Mr. LeRoy proudly served as a Signal Man in the US Navy from 1959-1963, stationed on the USS Forrestal (CV-59)...
Karen Peck
Sep 24, 2019
Karen A. Peck, 76, of Albany, NY died Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at her residence. She was born on July 22, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Emil E. and Marion (Kowalchuk) Stehlik. She was married on March 5, 1977 to Kenneth L. Peck, Jr. who predeceased her in 1995. For 15 years, she was employed...
Walter "Chris" Sloan
Sep 22, 2019
Walter (Chris) Sloan, 77, passed away at home in Stamford, NY, on September 22 after spending the last day of summer with his family by his side. Sloan, as he was known, was born in Jersey City, NJ, on September 23, 1941. As a young man, he served his country in the Vietnam War. After marrying Dail Sirotiak, and...
Genevieve Gonzalez
Sep 15, 2019
Genevieve Gonzalez, 98, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Robinson Terrance Nursing Home in Stamford. Born on April 11, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Juan and Justina (Delgado) Aponte. She was predeceased by her husband Frank and her son Frank Jr. Genevieve is survived by three children: Marcella Gonzalez (Kevin Wilson) of Hobart, Gilda...
Scott Swart
Sep 8, 2019
Scott “Turbo” Swart, born June 29, 1966 passed away on Sept. 8, 2019. Scott was a retired truck driver and diesel machanic. He has left behind two daughters: Eleanor (David Lee) Swart and Faithann (Brandon Brainerd) Swart; three step-children: Regina Sachner-Stiles, Rebecca palmer and Kurt Palmer; the mother of his children: Lisa McAdams; siblings: Philip Nyman, Ward Swart, Sr.,...
Frank Bell, Jr.
Sep 4, 2019
Frank A. Bell, Jr., of Stamford, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at AO Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. Born on May 25, 1930 in Irvington, NJ, Frank was the son of the late Frank A. and Stella (Sanok) Bell, Sr. Mr. Bell honorably served in the US Army during the Korean War. Frank was married to Carol...
Richard Kosier
Sep 4, 2019
Richard A. Kosier, 66, of Stamford, passed away suddenly on September, 4, 2019. Born on March 27, 1953 in Stamford, Richard was the son of the late Alexander and Margery (Craft) Kosier. He was married to Lorraine (Germond) Kosier. Richard was a railroad brakeman/conductor for Conrail in Selkirk, until his retirement. He was a train and railroad enthusiast. Richard’s...
Rosemarie Hugues
Sep 3, 2019
Rosemarie Hugues, 78, of Brooklyn NY passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, September 3rd in Oneonta, NY. Rosemarie was born in Brooklyn, NY to Joseph and Mary Covello on November 24th, 1940. She graduated from Freeport high school in 1959. She married her high school sweetheart, Peter Hugues on February 7th, 1959. She was one of the first...
John "Jack" Gariepy, Sr.
Sep 3, 2019
John “Jack” Gariepy, Sr., 75, of Delhi, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Delhi Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on November 27, 1943 in Scranton, PA. Jack was a graduate of the University of Scranton where he received a Masters Degree in American History. Mr. Gariepy retired following 30 years as a history teacher at...
Robert Mcelroy
Aug 31, 2019
Robert P. McElroy, 76, of Jefferson, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 31, 2019. Born on May 14, 1943 in Queens, NY, Robert was the son of the late Robert and Kathleen (Hurley) McElroy. Mr. McElroy was a proud veteran of the US Army, serving during the Vietnam War and then again serving a second tour during...
Marguerite Spurbeck
Aug 30, 2019
Marguerite M. Sperbeck, 87, of Hobart, formerly of West Kill/Prattsville, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at Focus Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Utica after a long illness. Born on October 25, 1931 in Little West Kill, Marguerite was the daughter of the late Rufus and Mary Martin. She was a loving wife and mother. Besides her parents,...
Werner Vanlooy
Aug 27, 2019
Werner F. VanLooy, beloved husband and father went home to glory at age 80 on August, 27 2019. His early years were spent in New Jersey, but he moved to Jefferson in 1976. Werner took over the pastorate at Calvary Full Gospel Fellowship Church in 1977 and was faithful to his calling until retiring in December of 2018. Werner...
Patricia Townsend
Aug 25, 2019
Patricia A. Hobbie Townsend, 71, of Jefferson, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Born on February 10, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Gerardo and Juanita (Warner) Dunham. Patricia worked as a dietary aide at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home in Stamford for several years. Family was the most important...
Daniel Quackenbush Sr.
Aug 23, 2019
Daniel Jay Quackenbush Sr., 46 passed away August 23rd 2019 in Delhi. He was born September 27, 1972. He took the ultimate ride and has finally found peace. He left us as the free spirit that he was. Danny is survived by his loving mother and stepfather, Carol Moxham and Bill Smith of Delhi. 3 children, Matthew Stevenson of...
Edward Walley, Jr.
Aug 21, 2019
Edward M. Walley, Jr., 62, of Delhi, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Born on October 6, 1956 in Walton, He was the son of Edward and Rose (Stilson) Walley. Mr. Walley was a truck driver, first owning his own trucking company and later working for CE Kiff in Delhi...
Judy Renner
Aug 21, 2019
Judy Ann Renner, 74, of Bovina passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 in Texas following a courageous battle with cancer. She had a passion for crafts, gardening, flowers and decorating. Judy had a way of personalizing most everything she touched. He greatest passion and joy was for her family, Judy was a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother...
Debra Volpe
Aug 20, 2019
Debra Volpe, 59, of Jefferson, passed away at her home on Tuesday morning, August 20, 2019 surrounded by her family. Born on November 3, 1959 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, the daughter of James and Margarette (Trudeau) Ploss. Debra worked for several years as a CNA at Robinson Terrace, where she was committed to the care of her patients...
Melodie Kingsbury
Aug 13, 2019
Melodie Kingsbury passed away on Tuesday August 13 2019 at Robinson Terrace from complications of a stoke. She was predeceased but her parents Myron and Donna Kingsbury her son Ward E Swart Jr and a brother David C Kingsbury. Melodie is survived by her 5 children Yvonne Wayman, Wayne Swart, Brian Kingsbury, Megan and Maureen Mondore. Sisters Victoria Kingsbury,...
Dean Martin
Aug 9, 2019
Dean Martin, 38, of Walton, was born on February 12th, 1981, and died at home on Friday August 9th, 2019. He loved animals, fishing, and his family. He grew up in Rockaway Park, N.Y. where he loved to swim and boogie board. He formerly worked for Culligan tree service in Inwood NY. Dean is predeceased by his father Dean...
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