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Burton "Sonny" Merwin, Jr.

Burton "Sonny" Merwin, Jr.

Sep 7, 2024

Burton A. Merwin, Jr, who many called Sonny, passed away on September 7, 2024 after an extended illness surrounded by loved ones.

He was born September 6, 1943.

Sonny was predeceased by his parents: Burton and Virginia (Lyons) Merwin; brothers: George, Jerry, Richard...

Werden C Goodemoot, Jr.

Werden C Goodemoot, Jr.

Sep 4, 2024

Werden C. Goodemoot, Jr., 95, of Delhi, passed away at AO Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta following a short illness.

Born on March 14, 1929, in Pequannock, NJ, the son of the late Werden C. and Emma (Hempler) Goodemoot, Sr.

Mr. Goodemoot proudly served in the National Guard.

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James Alden "Jack" Curley

James Alden "Jack" Curley

Aug 31, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of James Alden “Jack” Curley announces his passing after a lifelong valiant battle with a rare neurodegenerative condition, on August 31, 2024, at the age of 41 years.

Jack was born on October 24, 1982 in Oneonta, NY to his loving parents David and Kathleen Curley. He...

Lillian "Lambie" Johnson

Lillian "Lambie" Johnson

Aug 29, 2024

Lillian “Lambie” Johnson, 61, of Vernon, CT, formerly of Delhi, passed away on August 29, 2024 at her home following a long illness.

Born on September 8, 1962 in Delhi, NY, Lillian was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Lillian (VanBuren) Johnson.

She attended school in Delhi and went on...

Virginia Adair

Virginia Adair

Aug 24, 2024

Virginia Dent Adair, 96, of Stamford, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Robinson Terrace, Stamford, NY.

Born on August 1, 1928, in Hobart, NY, Virginia was the daughter of the late Ralph and Donna (Dent) Dales.

She was a registered nurse, serving several hospitals over the years including Albany...

Leon Stewart Champlin

Leon Stewart Champlin

Aug 23, 2024

Leon S. Champlin, 83, of Oneonta, NY, formerly of Stamford, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at Fox Hospital in Oneonta.

Born on March 12,1941 in Hobart, NY, Leon was the son of the late Floyd and Clara (Lyon) Champlin.

Leon enjoyed crossword puzzles and word jumbles in the Daily Star,...

Jo Anne Tweedie

Jo Anne Tweedie

Aug 21, 2024

Jo Anne Tweedie, 76, of Slingerlands, formerly of Andes, NY, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany, NY.

Born on Thursday, May 6, 1948, in Margaretville, Jo Anne was the daughter of the late Laurence and Anne (Wade) Tweedie.

She was a graduate of Wellesley College...

Linda L Hawk

Linda L Hawk

Aug 20, 2024

Linda L. Hawk, 69, of Bloomville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at her home following a long illness with family and friends at her side.

Born on December 17, 1954 in Stamford, Linda was the daughter of the late Paul and Alice (Reta) Vroman.

Linda was manager of...

Franklin B. "Frank" Falknor, Jr.

Franklin B. "Frank" Falknor, Jr.

Aug 17, 2024

Franklin B. Falknor, 95 of DeLancey, NY passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Born on February 4, 1929, in Chicago, IL, Frank was the son of the late Franklin B. and Jeanne (Aiken) Falknor, Sr.

Mr. Falknor proudly severed in US Army during WWII....

Daniel J. Craft

Daniel J. Craft

Aug 17, 2024

Daniel J. Craft, 61, of Bloomville passed away at his home on Saturday, August 17, 2024 following a long illness.

Following Daniel’s wishes there will be no calling hours or services.

Please visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with the Craft family.

Charles E. Parys

Charles E. Parys

Aug 13, 2024

Charles E. Parys, 91, of Stamford passed away early Tuesday morning, August 13, 2024 at Robinson Terrace.

Born on May 18, 1933 in Stamford, Charles was the son of the late Peter and Florence (Moore) Parys. He was raised in Stamford area and attended Stamford Central School.

Charles proudly served in...

Jill Carmody

Jill Carmody

Aug 12, 2024

Jill Carmody went to be with the lord on Monday August 12, 2024, due to complications following open heart surgery.

She was born September 5,1959, in Delhi, NY, the daughter of Herman Bugge and Enid Vila. Jill was a 1978 graduate of Delaware Academy.

Jill was a great cook and enjoyed...

Carolyn E. Laux

Carolyn E. Laux

Aug 11, 2024

Carolyn Elizabeth Laux, 85, of Stamford, passed away late Sunday evening, August 11, 2024, at Robinson Terrace following a short illness.

Born on November 7, 1938, in Suffern, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Goldie Bohlander.

She worked for many years as a florist in Oneonta and...

Mark Cortright

Mark Cortright

Aug 11, 2024

Mark Cortright, 58, of DeLancey, NY, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown.

Born on December 28, 1965 in Middletown, NY, Mark was the son of the late Sandra Ellen (Little) Cortright.

Mark was a very talented guitarist and enjoyed playing and listening to Classic Rock...

Burton L. Aldrich

Burton L. Aldrich

Aug 6, 2024

Burton L. Aldrich, 61, of Oneonta, formerly of Hobart, passed away on Tuesday morning, August 6, 2024 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown.

Born on October 1, 1962 in Stamford, Burt was the son of the late Jonathan and Vanlora Aldrich.

He worked as a maintenance supervisor at the former Guilford Mills...

Thelma "Sally" Whitney

Thelma "Sally" Whitney

Aug 5, 2024

Thelma “Sally” Whitney, 95, of Stamford, formerly of Bloomville, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 at AO Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta.

Born on September 5, 1928 in Oneonta, She was the daughter of the late Leonard and Anna Belle (Martin) Snedeker.

Sally worked for several years as Recreational Director for...

Donald L. Tait

Donald L. Tait

Aug 5, 2024

Donald L. Tait of Delhi, NY, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 5, 2024.

He was the youngest son of the late Idabell and Howard Tait, born on the family farm in Terry Clove, he was a farmer by blood.

Donald worked on the family dairy farm for many...

Knut Holt

Knut Holt

Jul 31, 2024

Knut Holt 71, of Walton, NY passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at O’Connor Hospital, Delhi, NY with family at his side.

He was born in Larvik, Norway June 9, 1953. He was a man of unwavering determination and strong work ethic, armored with only an 8th grade education level, he...

Robert J. Miller

Robert J. Miller

Jul 29, 2024

Robert Jay Miller, 79, of Delhi, NY, passed away on July 29, 2024, at Basset Hospital in Cooperstown, NY, after a brief illness.

He was born on August 15, 1944, to Donald and Marjorie (Howard) Miller in Delhi and lived all his life in Delaware County. He was a 1962 graduate of Delhi Academy, and...

Keith J. Champlin

Keith J. Champlin

Jul 28, 2024

On July 28th 2024, Keith passed peacefully, joining his eternal family.

As a kid on the family farm, he could usually be found hunting for either squirrels, rabbits or deer. He would also hunt at night with his father for raccoons, to sell the pelts.

During trapping season, you could find...

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