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Linda Paczkowski

Linda Paczkowski

Jul 22, 2018

Linda L. Paczkowski, 69, of South Kortright, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 at O’Connor Hospital surrounded by her family. Born on September 25, 1948, the daughter of the late Edwin and Julia (Feig) DeMott. Linda was a Beautician in Queens, NY before moving to South Kortright where she worked for many years at South Kortright Central School as...

Douglas Sanderson, Sr.

Douglas Sanderson, Sr.

Jul 22, 2018

Douglas H. Sanderson, Sr., 76, of Davenport, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, July 22, 2018 surrounded by his family. Born on February 22, 1942 in Sidney Center, He was the son of the late Harry G. and Eunice M. (Graham) Sanderson. There was a house fire in January 1990 which Doug had risked his life along...

Carolyn Clark

Carolyn Clark

Jul 18, 2018

Carolyn J. (MacFarlane) Clark, 82, of Liverpool passed away on Wednesday. She was born and raised in Delhi, New York graduating from Delaware Academy. She continued her studies at Alfred State University receiving her Associates Degree. After college she came to Liverpool where she has since resided. Carolyn was employed and retired from State Farm Insurance Company in Liverpool....

Elizabeth "Betty" Gray

Elizabeth "Betty" Gray

Jul 10, 2018

Elizabeth (Betty) Gray, 95, died peacefully Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the Loudonville Assisted Living Residence. She was born July 28, 1923, the daughter of Frank and Blanche Stryker in Gilboa, NY. Betty was the loving wife of the late Harold (Bud) E. Gray. Bud and Betty were married on December 16, 1950 in Grand Gorge, NY and were...

Karen Stannard

Karen Stannard

Jul 5, 2018

Karen L. Stannard, 56, of Hobart, passed away early Thursday morning, July 5, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family following a long illness. Born on February 18, 1962 in Stamford, she was the daughter of William and Linda (Collins) Mondore. Karen worked for several years as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the former Countryside Care Center in...

Madelene Corey

Madelene Corey

Jul 1, 2018

Madelene A. Corey, a resident of Delhi, passed away on July 1, 2018 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. At Madelene’s request private funeral services and burial was held at Woodland Cemetery, Delhi. Memorial contributions may be made to Delhi EMS, PO Box 93, Delhi, NY 13753 Please visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with the family.

James Newkerk

James Newkerk

Jun 30, 2018

James W. Newkerk - 89 years, 11 months and 2 days, passed away at his home on Saturday morning, June 30, 2018 surrounded by his family. Born on July 28, 1928 in Delhi, He was the son of the late Harold “Hype” and Ruth (Chambers) Newkerk. James was a lifelong resident of DeLancey, he attended the 1 room school...

Gertrude  Hall

Gertrude Hall

Jun 29, 2018

Gertrude Hall, 91, of Bovina Center, passed away early Friday morning, June 29th, 2018 at Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center following a long illness. Born on February 4, 1927 in Dry Brook (Margaretville area), she was the daughter of the late Cedric and Anna Kittle. She grew up on a dairy farm on Coulter Brook Road with her parents...

June Smith

June Smith

Jun 24, 2018

June Fyffe Smith, 91, made peace with this world on Sunday, June 24th at her home in Mattydale in the company of her family and loved ones, as memories of her life were shared. A mother to many and a friend to all, she was and will be remembered as someone who selflessly put the burdens and hearts of...

Alyce Dyer

Alyce Dyer

Jun 17, 2018

Alyce Nesbitt Dyer, 98 of Berkeley, died Sunday, June 17, 2018, at Alta Bates Hospital. Mrs. Dyer was born November 18, 1919, the daughter of George Earl and Blanche Marie (Whipple) Nesbitt. She was formerly married to William J. Dyer (divorced). She was employed as a secretary with the Social Security Administration in Oneonta, New York, until retiring. She...

Josephine "Jo" Dayton

Josephine "Jo" Dayton

May 31, 2018

Josephine S. “Jo” Dayton, 88, of Delhi passed away early Thursday morning, May 31, 2018 at O’Connor Hospital in Delhi surrounded by her family. Born January 18, 1930 in Michigan, Jo spent part of her childhood living with her grandparents, Monroe and Cora Becker in Summit, NY and eventually moving to Delhi with the rest of her family. She...

Patrick Burnside

Patrick Burnside

May 30, 2018

Patrick R. Burnside, 37, of Bloomville passed away suddenly in Stamford. Born on July 7, 1980 in Stamford, he was the son of the late Burnett Burnside and Evelyn “Tina” Burnside. Patrick is survived by his children: Autumn, Landen and Devon; mother: Tina Burnside; brothers: Christopher Speenburgh, Walter James Speenburgh and Steven Burnside; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and...

Paul Lynck

Paul Lynck

May 29, 2018

Paul Lynck 73, passed away on Tuesday May 29, 2018 at the Veteran Hospital in Batavia , NY. He was the son of the late Mabel and George Lynck. After he graduated from Delaware Academy he enlisted in the United States Airforce. He served in the Airforce as a weapons mechanic during the Vietnam War. When the war ended...

Dewitt Spry

Dewitt Spry

May 26, 2018

Dewitt Conard Spry, 66, of Hobart passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018 suddenly at his home. Born on May 21, 1952 in Norfolk, VA, he was the son of the late Harvey and Rosalie (Borkland) Spry. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam war. Dewitt was an avid roofer and self-employed contractor until his retirement. He...

Robert Vasisko

Robert Vasisko

May 22, 2018

Robert S. Vasisko died peacefully at home on May 22, 2018 He was born on March 15, 1930, son of John and Helen Vasisko of Hawley, Pa. Robert was a 1947 graduate of Hawley High School and he married Helen Grant in 1954. Robert served in the United States Army from 1947-1951. He then proudly served in New York...

Craig Albrecht

Craig Albrecht

May 21, 2018

Craig W. Albrecht, 62, of Summit, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 21, 2018 at the Albany VA Hospital, Albany, NY. Born on August 6, 1955 in Copaigue, Long Island, Craig was the son of the late Wilbur and Florence (Lawson) Albrecht. Craig proudly served his country first in the US Army from 1974 until 1977 and then re-enlisted...

Maria "Ria" Aron

Maria "Ria" Aron

May 21, 2018

Maria “Ria” Aron of Bovina, NY passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018. The daughter of Burt and Nancy (Pfister) Meyer, she was born on February 11, 1939 in Amstelveen, Holland. Ria came to the United States with her parents, older brother Peter, and younger brother Burt in December, 1949, and resided with her family in Flushing, New York....

Hilda Henness

Hilda Henness

May 19, 2018

Hilda F. Henness, 92, of Delhi passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Born on February 7, 1926 in Albion, Nebraska, Hilda was the daughter of the late Hero and Frieda (Fredewold) Goldhammer. Hilda was married to Emory Henness, the couple enjoyed 57 years together until his passing in 2009. Hilda and Emory operated the...

Cathleen Holmes

Cathleen Holmes

May 18, 2018

Cathleen Wilson Holmes - Born November 30, 1921 in Little Spring Brook, town of Colchester, to Charles Wilson and Hannah Elizabeth Decker English, passed away May 18, 2018. After her mother’s death in 1929 and father’s in 1933, she went to Walton to live wither her Uncle and Aunt, Henry and Myrtle Wilson and attended Walton High School. In...

David Fuller

David Fuller

May 14, 2018

On Monday May 14th, 2018 David W. Fuller Sr. had his last wish fulfilled when he passed away quietly at his home of 44 years following a short illness. David was born on June 25, 1945 in Oneonta, NY to Stanley V. Fuller and Dora Kathmann Fuller. Sadly, when David was only 10 days old his father was tragically...

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