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Emmett Martin

Emmett Martin

Aug 2, 2012

Bloomville Emmett Charles Martin, 76 formerly of the Town of Kortright, NY, more recently residing at the Schoharie Adult Home in Worcester, NY passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012 at AO Fox Memorial Hospital Nursing Home, Oneonta, NY. He was born October 25, 1935 the son of Charles C. and Lottie J. (Burdick) Martin. He was Honorably Discharged from...

Vicki Vita

Vicki Vita

Aug 2, 2012

ANDES Vicki Louise Vita, 65, of Andes, passed away in her husband's arms on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, at home after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bushwick, Queens, on June, 9, 1947, the daughter of Edward and Ivy Preuss. She married Walter M. Vita on May, 7, 1966 at the Thatch College,...

Marion Jones

Marion Jones

Jul 31, 2012

SOUTH KORTRIGHT -- South Kortright resident Marion L. Jones, 86, died quietly at her home on Tuesday, July 31, 2012. A gathering in her memory will be held at a later date. Marion was born Dec. 3, 1925, in Ridgefield Park, N.J., to Karl and Edna Plasche. She studied painting at Columbia University before marrying Donald E. Jones in...

Michael Laiosa

Michael Laiosa

Jul 29, 2012

Sebring, Florida Michael G. Laiosa, 47 of Sebring, Florida died Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Florida Hospital Heartland, Sebring, FL. He was born October 22, 1964 in Staten Island, NY the son of Jack M. and Agnes (Procida) Laiosa. Michael lived in Valrico, FL for 16 years before moving back to Sebring. He was a graduate of Sebring High...

Virginia Morse

Virginia Morse

Jul 27, 2012

HOBART _ Virginia Morse, 90, passed away Friday evening, July 27, 2012, at the Wells House in Johnstown. She was born in Gilboa on Dec. 11, 1921, the daughter of Oliver and Ida Jones. She was a 1939 graduate of Roxbury High School and received her LPN degree from SUNY Delhi. A former resident of Hobart, she was a...

Craig Owens

Craig Owens

Jul 17, 2012

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. _ Craig Ralph Owens, 56, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, N.M., suddenly went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Liggon; mother, Evelyn Owens-Kelley and her husband, Doyle; sister, Terri Owens Moorhead and her husband, Robert; brother, Alan H. Owens and his wife, Elizabeth; nephew, Shawn...

Craig Owens

Craig Owens

Jul 17, 2012

Albuquerque, New Mexico CRAIG RALPH OWENS, Age 56, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, suddenly went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Liggon; mother, Evelyn Owens-Kelley and her husband, Doyle; sister, Terri Owens Moorhead and her husband, Robert; brother, Alan H. Owens and his wife Elizabeth; nephew, Shawn...

Erika Giesse

Erika Giesse

Jul 15, 2012

DAVENPORT Erika Giesse, 76, of Davenport, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2012, with her family by her side at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 5, 1936, in Otterndorf, Germany, the daughter of Wilhelm and August Meyer. Erika married Peter Giesse on June 27, 1959. Erika, along...

Grover Townsend

Grover Townsend

Jul 13, 2012

DELHI Grover C. Townsend, 89, of Delhi, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2012, at home. He was born in Denver, Colo., on July 27, 1922, the son of Charles W. and Ruth (Thomas) Townsend. He married Jean Every on Oct. 20, 1946, in Delhi, she predeceased him July 3, 2010. A veteran of the United States Army he...

Glenn Valentine

Glenn Valentine

Jul 10, 2012

DELHI Glenn Milo Valentine, 84, of Delhi, died unexpectedly at home in Delhi on Tuesday, July 10, 2012. He was born on April 26, 1928 at home in Delhi, the son of Earl W. and Minnie Marie (Johnson) Valentine. He married Anne Doig on June 27, 1959 at the First Presbyterian Church in Delhi. Glenn graduated from Delaware Academy...

James Thompson

James Thompson

Jul 6, 2012

DELHI James L. Thompson Sr. age 75 died Friday July 6, 2012 at his home in Delhi NY. Mr. Thompson was born in Newburgh, NY on October 22, 1937. He was the son of Joseph and Margaret (Lamont) Thompson. He was graduated from Newburgh Free Academy class of 1955. He worked for West Point Military Academy where he was...

Frances Wright

Frances Wright

Jul 2, 2012

STAMFORD -- Frances "Margery" Wright, 88. of Stamford, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2012, at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown. She was born Nov. 16, 1923, in Hudson, the daughter of John and Edna (McGregor) Martino. She was married to David Wright. He predeceased her in 1988. Margery is survived by two sons, Ivan J. Wright of Stamford and John...

Janet Wittko

Janet Wittko

Jun 27, 2012

SOUTH KORTRIGHT Janet E. Wittko, 71, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 with her family by her side after a lengthy fight with cancer. She was a long term resident of South Kortright, NY, and for the past 17 years resided in Ash, NC. Janet was born December 15, 1940 in Bovina Center, NY. She was married...

Harold Knipper

Harold Knipper

Jun 25, 2012

HOBART Harold W. Knipper, 67, of Hobart, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2012, at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown. He was born Feb. 12, 1945, in Queens, the son of Harold F. and Grace Knipper. An outdoorsman he loved to play golf, fish and hunt. Harold is survived by his wife, Maureen; son, Christopher; and daughters, Lisa Ann and Jessica;...

Zada All

Zada All

Jun 22, 2012

STAMFORD -- On June 22, 2012, the words of the much loved hymn by William Cowper, "The Lord Works in Mysterious Ways His Wonders to Perform," became true as the Lord called his beloved servant Zada Lutz All, home in the mystery of death. The beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother was born Sept. 8, 1915, the tenant house...

Richard Sackett

Richard Sackett

Jun 19, 2012

DELHI _ Richard Lee Sackett, 69, of Delhi, passed away at O'Connor Hospital on June 19, 2012. His two sons were by his bedside as he surrendered his fight against cancer. A special thank you to Catskill Area Hospice, and especially to Ann Marie for making his remaining days as peaceful as possible. Richard was born in Stamford on...

Mary Farucci

Mary Farucci

Jun 16, 2012

STAMFORD _ Mary E. Farucci, 82, passed away after a long illness at Robinson Terrace, Stamford, on Saturday, June 16, 2012. She was born in Somerset, Va., on Jan. 8, 1930. Mary moved to New York when she was 18 years old and married Louis Farucci in 1949. Louis passed away in 2009. She is survived by her daughter,...

Joseph Wyble

Joseph Wyble

Jun 9, 2012

SOUTH KORTRIGHT Joseph Richard Wyble Sr., 79, of South Kortright, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2012 at his home. He was born in Wanaque, NJ on November 29, 1933 the son of William and Mary Wyble. Joseph graduated from Butler High School in 1952 .Joseph was married to Constance Anna Cole at the Dutch Reform Church in Wanaque, NJ...

Gerald Ford

Gerald Ford

Jun 2, 2012

Andes Gerald I. Ford, 58 of Andes, New York passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, NY. He was the son of DeWitt and LaVerne (Perry) Ford born August 30, 1953 in Delhi, New York. He was a graduate of Andes Central School and a lifelong area resident. He loved the out of doors, most especially...

Lois Ray

Lois Ray

May 29, 2012

DELHI Lois Alta (Wilson) Ray, 81, of Delhi, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, after a lengthy illness. She was born on June 25, 1930 at home in the Town of Walton, the daughter of Hobart and Lillian (Carpenter) Wilson. She married Robert W. Ray on June 11, 1949 in Delhi. A graduate of Walton Central...

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