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Wesley Burczak

Wesley Burczak

Sep 24, 2018

Wesley “Whip” Burczak passed suddenly at home in DeLancey, NY on September 24, 2018. He was born August 31, 1932, in Glen Cove, NY, the first child of the late Wesley and Julia (Ignatowski) Burczak. Wesley moved to a dairy farm on Stoddard Hollow, Delhi, in 1949, and then to DeLancey 20 years later. For 24 years he worked...

Charles Smith

Charles Smith

Sep 11, 2018

Belmont, NY - Charles H. Smith, 78, of 9 Willard Street passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at the Highland Park Healthcare Center in Wellsville, NY following a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born May 19, 1940 in Hobart, NY the son of Eugene and Margaret (Rampe) Smith. “Charlie” graduated from South Kortright Central High School...

Myron Helfgott

Myron Helfgott

Sep 5, 2018

Myron “Mike” Judah Helfgott, Ph.D., passed away peacefully at his home in Delhi, NY, on September 5, 2018. Mike was born in Brooklyn, NY, on May 3, 1926. He was a World War II vet who was engaged in unforgettable combat as one of the first troops to cross the River Rhine in the legendary battle of Operation Plunder....

Michael Guerra

Michael Guerra

Sep 3, 2018

On September 3, 2018 the world lost a great man, Michael Guerra. He was born on the 4th of July 1950 to Gaetano and Lenora Guerra and has been making people happy ever since. While he was growing up in Corona he had countless adventures that led to stories that never got old. Even when he moved to the...

George  Key, Jr.

George Key, Jr.

Sep 2, 2018

With fitting tribute, George E. Key, Jr, passed this Labor Day Weekend, Sunday, September 2, 2018, one of the hardest working men his family ever knew for over 70 years of his life. He passed away at his home peacefully with his family close by his side following a short battle with cancer. Born in Richfield Springs, he learned...

Michael Moody

Michael Moody

Aug 30, 2018

Michael E. Moody, 62, of Delhi, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester after a long and courageous battle. Born on August 10, 1956 in Walton, Michael is the son of the Elden H. and Sandra H. (Hoyt) Moody. Mr. Moody was a graduate of Delaware Academy class of 1974 and of SUNY Cobleskill...

Judith Carr

Judith Carr

Aug 25, 2018

Judith Isabel Carr, 79, of Franklin, formerly of DeLancey, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Born on July 22, 1939 in DeLancey, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Isabel Delameter. She was married to her husband of over 31 years, William T. Carr. Judith was a Licensed Practical Nurse...

Julie Coulter

Julie Coulter

Aug 25, 2018

Julie Beth Coulter passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at her home, Taft IRA, in Endicott, NY. She was born March 20, 1980 in Albany, NY, the youngest child of Lewis and Joyce (Brown) Coulter. Julie enjoyed the simple things in life: listening to music, having her hair done, wearing different lotions, and attending CLS in Walton, NY,...

Edna  Ballantyne

Edna Ballantyne

Aug 23, 2018

Edna E. Ballantyne, 67, of Walton, formerly of Delhi, passed away suddenly, Thursday evening, August 23, 2018 at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton. Born on October 10, 1950 in Sidney, Edna was the daughter of the late Frank and Emma (Birdsall) Jones. She was married to Frank T. Ballantyne on April 10, 1977, Frank passed away on June 10,...

Julia Bugge

Julia Bugge

Aug 22, 2018

Julia Ann “Nanny” Bugge, 72, of Delhi, a wonderful and beautiful woman left us to be with the Lord on August 22, 2018. Born on March 31, 1946 in Bloomsburgh, PA, the daughter of Mary Jane and the late John Ternowski. Julia married Herman Bugge on August 4th, 1966. Mrs. Bugge worked for over 20 years as a corrections...

Lynn Caston

Lynn Caston

Aug 22, 2018

Lynn H. Caston, 57, of East Meredith, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on March 2, 1961 in Delhi, Lynn was the daughter of the late Frank Flamensfeld and Patricia (Hunt) White. She was employed for over 16 years at FrieslandCampina Domo in Delhi until...

Doris Stevens

Doris Stevens

Aug 20, 2018

Doris J. Stevens, 85, of Fish Hollow, DeLancey, passed away Monday morning, August 20, 2018 at Delhi Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on March 1, 1933 in Andes, she was the daughter of the late John Gregg and Irene (Townsend) Little. She was married to Douglas E. Stevens, recently celebrating their 65th Wedding anniversary on May 16th. Together they...

John Antes

John Antes

Aug 14, 2018

John C. Antes, 87, of Delhi, passed away at his home on Tuesday morning, August 14, 2018 surrounded by his family. Born on October 10, 1930 in Hoboken, NJ, John was the son of the late John and Elizabeth Antes. He proudly served in the US Navy from 1948-1952. John married Lois Antes on January 21, 1956 in Ramsey,...

Harry Ray

Harry Ray

Aug 13, 2018

Harry G. Ray, 76, of DeLancey, passed away at his home on Monday, August 13, 2018 surrounded by his family. Born on December 18, 1941 in Huntington, the son of the late Lawrence and Marion Ray. Mr. Ray proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. from 1960-1964. Harry was employed as a bulk mail supervisor with the US...

Barbara Cole

Barbara Cole

Aug 11, 2018

Barbara Oliver Cole, 86, of Andes, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at the Delhi Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on July 18, 1932 in Margaretville, the daughter of the late Claude and Hazel (Gladstone Liddle) Oliver. A life time resident of Andes. She married Floyd Robert “Bob” Cole on May 22, 1955 in Andes. Bob passed away...

Freda Johnson

Freda Johnson

Aug 9, 2018

Freda Johnson, 85, of Stamford passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. Born on January 31, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Freda (Hassler) Hickey. She was married to the late Howard Johnson. Mrs. Johnson worked for many years as an accounting clerk for the J.C. Penney Company in...

Constance Stein

Constance Stein

Aug 7, 2018

Constance “Connie” Stein, formerly of Delhi, passed away at the home of her daughter in Juniper, FL on August 7, 2018. Graveside services will be held at 4:30PM on Friday, September 28, 2018 at Woodland Cemetery, Delhi with Bert More officiating. Please visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with the her family.

Grace Penny

Grace Penny

Aug 5, 2018

Grace Louise Penny, 97, of Delhi, passed away on August 5, 2018 at O’Connor Hospital in Delhi. Born on October 3, 1920 in Danville, PA, the daughter of the late Edwin and Hazel (Weidman) Langewisch. Mrs. Penny was married to Dr. Kenneth E. Penny on December 8, 1944, in the Naval Chapel in Port Smith, VA during his service...

Mabel S. Hillis

Mabel S. Hillis

Aug 4, 2018

Mabel S. Hillis, 89, of Charlottville, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 4, 2018 surrounded by her family. Born on October 31, 1928 in Davenport, Mabel was the daughter of the late Harmon J. and Norma (Wood) More. She married Ralph E. Hillis on September 14, 1947 in Oneonta. Mabel and Ralph owned and operated Willow...

Barbara Dibble

Barbara Dibble

Jul 30, 2018

Barbara Dibble born January 10, 1935 passed away July 30, 2018 after a long illness with her family at her side. She is survived by a daughter: Pamela Sargent; son: Frank Dibble; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Barbara was predeceased by her husband: James Dibble and a son: Edwin “Skeeter” Dibble. Calling hours will be held from 6-8PM on Wednesday,...

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