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Thomas G. "Chicky" Tolnay

Thomas G. "Chicky" Tolnay

Oct 28, 2024

Thomas G. Tolnay, affectionately known as "Chicky," was born March 12, 1938. He passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, in Delhi, NY, his loving wife, Joyce, by his side.

Tom’s deep love for life is evident in his many accomplishments. He was a husband, a father, a writer, a publisher, and a businessman. He...

Gary T. "Bummer" Matthews

Gary T. "Bummer" Matthews

Oct 24, 2024

Gary T. “Bummer” Matthews, 74, of Delhi, passed away on October 24, 2024 at the New York State Veteran’s Home in Oxford.

Born on April 24, 1950 in Margaretville, NY, Gary was the son of the late Donald C. and Marion (Haynes) Matthews.

Gary proudly served in the US Air Force...

Francis G. "Frank" Blaha

Francis G. "Frank" Blaha

Oct 24, 2024

Francis G. Blaha, age 86, passed away in Nashville TN, on Thursday, October 24, 2024 with Kenny and Craig by his side.

Frank was born in Lennox Hill Hospital on the upper east side of New York City to Jeanne and Francis Blaha; He is predeceased by his sister Jeanne. Frank...

George Glover Clark

George Glover Clark

Oct 22, 2024

George Glover Clark, 90, of Interlachen, Florida passed from this life on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center following an extended illness.

He was born in Paterson, New Jersey and been a resident of Putnam County since 2003 coming from New York.

Mr. Clark proudly served in...

Arthur Frank Ross

Arthur Frank Ross

Oct 20, 2024

Arthur Frank Ross, 74 of Rockaway Beach, Queens, NY, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY.

Born on October 7, 1948 in St. Albins, Arthur was the son of the late James R. and Helen B. (Vette) Ross.

He worked for...

Gerald R. "Gerry" Clark

Gerald R. "Gerry" Clark

Oct 19, 2024

Gerald “Gerry” Robert Clark

1944-2024

Gerry Clark, 80, of Meridale, NY, passed away at home and went to be with His Lord on Saturday, October 19, 2024.

Gerry asked the Lord if he could make it to his birthday...

Maisie Lynne Bouton

Maisie Lynne Bouton

Oct 18, 2024

Maisie Lynne Bouton, 2 and a half, of Harpersfield passed away on Friday afternoon, October 18, 2024 at Albany Medical Center.

Born on December 11, 2021 in Cooperstown, the daughter of Shaun R. and Jasmin R. (Milanesi) Bouton.

Maisie was a happy child with a quick wit and charm, always polite,...

Robert W. Stevens

Robert W. Stevens

Oct 17, 2024

Robert William Stevens

Dec. 19, 1933 – Oct. 17, 2024

Robert (Bob) passed away in his hometown of Andes, NY on October 17, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.

Bob was born December 19, 1933 on the family dairy farm on Fish Hollow...

James T. "Jim" Householder

James T. "Jim" Householder

Oct 16, 2024

James T. “Jim” Householder, 87, of Grand Gorge, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at his home following a long illness.

Born on April 7, 1937, in Strongsville, OH, the son of the late Theron Edward and Helen (Matheny) Householder.

He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from...

Ruth Rose Many

Ruth Rose Many

Oct 14, 2024

Ruth Rose Many passed away peacefully at home on October 14, 2024. Born December 23rd, 1927, she was the third of five beloved red-headed children born to May Luella Gates Rose and Ralph Hugh Rose.

Ruth grew up on Rose’s Brook on the family Brown Swiss cattle farm, Rosemary, learning to work hard and love...

Sarah A. (White) Rickrode

Sarah A. (White) Rickrode

Oct 14, 2024

Sarah A. Rickrode, 27 of Delhi, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 14, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.

Born on November 8, 1996 in Walton, the daughter of Daniel and Stephanie (Dudley) White.

She was married to Shawn A. Rickrode on October 14, 2023.

Sarah...

Richard Stinson, Jr.

Richard Stinson, Jr.

Oct 11, 2024

Richard Stinson, Jr., age 91, died early in the morning on October 11.

Born in Woodbury, Long Island, he and his brothers Douglas, Wayne, and Wesley grew up in the wake of the Great Depression. Both a high school football star and a talented visual artist, Richard would make a career out of his creativity...

Erling Donald Sellevold

Erling Donald Sellevold

Oct 4, 2024

Erling Donald Sellevold passed into Glory on October 4, 2024.

He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather. He was affectionately known as “Don” and “Grandpa Don” by friends and family alike.

Don was born on June 5, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY. His parents, Rev. Erling and Rakel...

Laraine E. Bassani

Laraine E. Bassani

Sep 27, 2024

Laraine E. Bassani, 79, of Davenport, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Born on February 14, 1945 in Stamford, Laraine was the daughter of the late Harold and Nellie (Coager) Ferris.

She is survived by her husband Robert, her children and grandchildren.

...

Wallace M. Rich

Wallace M. Rich

Sep 26, 2024

Wallace “Wally” More Rich, 98, of Hobart, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Stamford, NY.

Born on July 2, 1926, Wally was the son of the late Wallace H. and Eleanor (More) Rich. He grew up on the family farm near Hobart. One of his fond memories as a boy was serving...

Gerald Stoner

Gerald Stoner

Sep 25, 2024

“Gerry” Stoner, 84 years old, died suddenly on September 25, 2024. A lot of people near and far lost a generous and caring friend that day, as Gerry always reached out and warmly embraced everyone he met.

Gerry was raised in Connecticut, attended Middlebury College in Vermont, and served in the U.S. Army during the...

Vickie Lynn Phelps

Vickie Lynn Phelps

Sep 25, 2024

Vickie Lynn (Quackenbush) Phelps, 70, of Bloomville, passed away at her home on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

Born on March 27, 1954 in Delhi, Vickie was the daughter of the late Francis Quackenbush, Sr. and Evelyn (Hitt) Quackenbush.

She was a 1971 graduate of South Kortright Central School.

...

Jacquelyn Ann (Martin) Cook

Jacquelyn Ann (Martin) Cook

Sep 14, 2024

Jacquelyn Ann (Martin) Cook, 71, was escorted by angels to Heaven on September 14, 2024.

She is now in the arms of Jesus where there is no pain, no more suffering. She’s reunited with her dearly loved and missed parents, Wendell and Erma (Vernooy) Martin.

Jackie was born on September 17,...

Danielle Giambastiani

Danielle Giambastiani

Sep 11, 2024

Danielle Giambastiani, 35, of Stamford, formerly of Roxbury, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, September 11, 2024 at Westchester Medical Center.

Born on March 3, 1989, in Oneonta, She was the daughter of the late Clifton Floyd Kirk Sr. and Diana Jean (Ingram) Kirk.

She was a 2007 graduate of Roxbury Central...

Richard E. Vanhoesen

Richard E. Vanhoesen

Sep 7, 2024

Richard VanHoesen,92, passed away on Saturday, September 7,2024, at Robinson Terrace in Stamford.

Born on Aug.31, 1932, in Kortright, Richard was the son of the late Ira and Effie (Bright) Van Hoesen.

He was married to the love of his life, Patricia (Nichols) Van Hoesen of 68 years on Aug. 31,...

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