Eric L. Denzer
Jan 15, 2026
Eric Lee Denzer of Bovina Center, New York, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
Eric was a devoted partner, a loving stepfather, a gifted classical pianist, and an avid gardener. He proudly served his country for nearly 30 years with U.S. Customs at JFK Airport.
He is survived by his partner of 28½ years: Eric Lein; his...
Allan Smith
Jan 14, 2026
Allan Odell Smith
April 4, 1939 – January 14, 2026
Allan was born on the home farm outside of East Meredith, NY on April 4, 1939. He graduated from Charlotte Valley Central School in 1956 then attended Cornell University where he graduated in 1960. Soon after graduation, he married the love of his life, Joan Marie Bates. Allan lived most of his...
John A. Rice Jr.
Jan 12, 2026
John A. Rice, Jr., age 73, of Stamford, NY, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born on September 28, 1952, John lived a full and active life rooted in love, hard work, and quiet strength.
John was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He will be remembered by family and friends for his kind heart, quick...
Cynthia "Cindy" Cestare
Jan 9, 2026
Cynthia “Cindy” Cestare of Gilboa NY, passed away on January 9, 2026 in Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown NY after a long battle with bladder cancer.
Born on December 27, 1957, in Brooklyn NY, she was the daughter of Jack and Madeline (Crowley) Reid.
On February 2, 1983, Cindy married Anthony “Tony” Cestare. She met the love of her life in the...
Gerald "Skip" Greene
Jan 7, 2026
Gerald "Skip" Greene passed away on January 7, 2026.
He was born in Denver, NY on February 25, 1932.
In 1954 Skip married Shirley Barber, they were married for 71 years.
In his younger days he liked to work on his farm, square dancing and camping. After farming he was a truck driver for various local businesses, retiring from the Delaware County Highway...
Mary Harder
Jan 2, 2026
Mary Harder, 81, of East Meredith, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at her home following a short illness.
Born June 1, 1944, in Barton, VT, Mary was the daughter of the late Charles and Arlene (Masey) Clough.
She worked for many years as a Certified Nursing Assistant, both in private care and for the former Countryside Care, Fox Nursing Home...
Beverley (Tuthill) Vergason
Dec 29, 2025
Beverley (Staub) Tuthill Vergason, 102, was born November 5, 1923, in Binghamton, NY.
She graduated from Chenango Forks High School in 1941, then she graduated from Nyack Missionary Training Institute in 1949.
She served as a home missions’ worker in the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas (1949-1950). She Pastored the Christian and Missionary Alliance Chapel in Meridale, NY in (1950-1953).
She married David Tuthill...
George C. Bergleitner, Jr.
Dec 29, 2025
George C. Bergleitner, Jr., 90, of Stamford, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at AO Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta, NY.
Born on July 16, 1935, in Brooklyn, George was the son of the late George C. and Marie (Preitz) Bergleitner, Sr.
He served in the US Army from 1953 until his honorable discharge in 1955.
George graduated from St. Francis College...
Nadine G. Shampine
Dec 27, 2025
Nadine G. Shampine,78, of Delhi, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Albany Medical Center.
She was born on March 8, 1947, at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC.
Nadine grew up in Delhi, NY and was a 1965 graduate of Delaware Academy.
Nadine enjoyed a variety of hobbies including gardening, hunting, baking, knitting, crocheting and her chickens. She had a deep passion...
Judith (Mostert) Morgan
Dec 24, 2025
Judith (Mostert) Morgan, 87, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, with her family by her side at The Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center in Troy, New York.
Born Judith Lee Glover in North Hornell, New York, she grew up in Broadalbin, New York, with her mother, Mabel Jacqueline Yerex Glover, her father, Charles Philip Glover, and her sister, Suzanne. In her...
Clifford (Ho'evâtamehnęstse) Eaglefeathers
Dec 22, 2025
Bloomville - Clifford Eaglefeathers, or Ho'evâtamehnęstse (Earth Walking), a traditional Northern Cheyenne Elder and longtime Bloomville resident, was called home to Ma'heo'o on December 22, 2025. Born July 19, 1947, he was a fifth-generation descendant of Chief Morning Star and Pawnee Woman. Clifford was raised by his grandparents, Julian Seminole and Stamper White, on the family ranch on the Northern...
Joseph Stock
Dec 18, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Stock, Jr., of Endicott, formerly of Gilboa/Stamford, NY, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Mercy House in Endicott.
Born on June 7, 1958 in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Loretta (Mueller) Stock.
Joe worked for his family at the former Nickerson’s Campground in Gilboa. He enjoyed watching old western movies and western...
Nadine Buzzeo
Dec 18, 2025
Nadine A. Buzzeo, 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday December 18, 2025 in Stamford, NY.
Born in Herkimer, New York to parents Vera Hollister Austin & Raymond David Austin.
Nadine was a lover of interior design and antiques. She found much joy in the domestic arts of sewing, gardening, knitting & decorating … she loved to cook and try...
James E. Eisel, Sr.
Dec 18, 2025
James E. Eisel, Sr., 82, of Harpersfield, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Albany Medical Center.
Born in New York City on August 7, 1943, he was the son of the late Fred and Lousie (Cappella) Eisel.
Jim served as the Town of Harpersfield Supervisor for 30 years, retiring in 2022. Jim served as the County Board Chairman from 2001...
Frances E. Stevens
Dec 18, 2025
Frances Elizabeth Peck Stevens, 89 of Andes, entered into God’s Kingdom Thursday, December 18, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on June 28, 1936 in Delhi, NY to Charles A. and Janet D. (Hall) Peck, her life was marked by her devotion to God. She grew up on the family dairy farm on Fall Clove Road, Andes. She and her twin...
David L. Stevenson
Dec 17, 2025
David L. Stevenson, 89, longtime postmaster, dies.
David L. Stevenson, who served 26 years as postmaster of Harpersfield, N.Y., died Dec. 17 in Kingston, N.Y., at age 89.
Stevenson was born Nov. 10, 1936, in Glen Cove, N.Y., to Donald G. and Florence A. Stevenson. When he was 13, his family moved to a farm on Peakes Brook Road in Delhi, N.Y.,...
Douglas L. Jones
Dec 17, 2025
Douglas Jones, 63, of Hobart, formerly of Delhi, NY, passed away on Wednesday evening, December 17, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
Born on September 9, 1962 in Walton, NY, Douglas was the son of the Albert and Iona (Bailey) Jones.
Doug worked various careers in his life, dairy farming at a young age, then working for over 20 years...
Jean Alverson
Dec 17, 2025
Jean Iva Alverson, 95, of Delhi, NY, passed away at her home on December 17, 2025, following a short illness.
Jean was born in New York City on March 27, 1930.
She retired from SUNY Delhi where she worked as a secretary in various departments over the years.
Jean was a devoted member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Delhi. She was also...
Sheila Addison
Dec 12, 2025
On December 12, 2025, Sheila McTague Addison, 72, was called to her heavenly home by her God and Redeemer, Jesus Christ the Lord. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Sheila dealt with cancer and its many side effects for much of her adult life, but she always had a joyful attitude and put her hope and trust in...
Gordon K. "Gordy" Key
Dec 5, 2025
Gordon K. “Gordy” Key, 69, of Hobart, passed away at his home on Friday morning, December 5, 2025 following a battle with cancer.
Born on January 11, 1956 in Rome, NY, Gordy was the son of the late Charles T. and Shirley Key, Sr.
He was a career truck driver, retiring in 2021 from Gerster’s Trucking in Davenport, NY.
Gordy had a passion...
