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George C. Bergleitner, Jr.

George C. Bergleitner, Jr.

Dec 29, 2025

George C. Bergleitner, Jr., 90, of Stamford, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at AO Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta, NY.

Born on July 16, 1935, in Brooklyn, George was the son of the late George C. and Marie (Preitz) Bergleitner, Sr.

He served in the US Army from 1953 until his honorable discharge in 1955.

George graduated from St. Francis College...

James E. Nelson

James E. Nelson

May 10, 2026

James E Nelson passed away on May, 10, 2026.

Born on May 27, 1958 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of the late Eugene and Teresa Nelson.

James grew up tinkering with mechanical things and became an auto mechanic. He was a lifelong music lover. A generous and kind man, James would give you the shirt off his back. He was silly and...

Kenneth J. Barris

Kenneth J. Barris

May 9, 2026

Ken Barris was born in Brooklyn, NY to Anthony and Stella Barris on January 6, 1951.

After spending a wonderful childhood in Brooklyn, surrounded by many loyal friends, he proudly went on to serve for the U.S. Army in the 14th Armored Calvary. Upon returning to Brooklyn, he worked for the United States Postal Service until his retirement.

Ken spent the past...

Richard Dirk Baxter

Richard Dirk Baxter

May 5, 2026

Richard Dirk Baxter, 79, of Delhi, passed away early Tuesday morning, May 5, 2026 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown following a long illness.

Born on August 13, 1946 in Delhi, NY, he was the son of the late Winfield and Marguerite (Secord) Baxter.

Richard proudly served in the US Army from 1966 until his honorable discharge in 1968.

He enjoyed reading, crafts...

Helene Rubak

Helene Rubak

Apr 24, 2026

Helene Rubak, 95, of Delhi, NY, passed away on Friday afternoon, April 24, 2026 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford, NY

Born on June 5, 1930, in Tracht, Germany, Helene was the daughter of the late Julius and Berta Rubak. She immigrated from Germany to Canada and then to the United States as a teenager.

Helene worked and lived in New York City...

Evelyn Heid Reiff

Evelyn Heid Reiff

Apr 24, 2026

Evelyn was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on November 10, 1926, she passed away on April 24, 2026, at the age of 99 years old. She was the daughter of Jospeh E. and Ethel Julia (Varga) Heid, who preceded her in death as well as her only brother Joseph E. Heid, Jr. and two nephews, Joseph E. Heid III...

Kevin Bedient

Kevin Bedient

Apr 21, 2026

Kevin W. Bedient, 62, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in Albany, NY due to ongoing medical complications. He was surrounded by his loving family. 

Kevin was born on July 29, 1963 in Oneonta, NY to Jeanette Tibbetts and William Bedient. Kevin spent most of his life in Delhi, NY before residing in Otego, NY.

Kevin was a loving partner to Dawn...

Kerriann Rinehart

Kerriann Rinehart

Apr 17, 2026

Kerriann (Kerri) Rinehart, 47, of Harpersfield, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 17, 2026, at home.

Kerri was born in West Islip, NY on September 16, 1978. She graduated from Delaware Academy in Delhi, NY and went on to work for many years as an exceptional cook.

Kerri will be missed immensely by her husband Kevin; her loving children: Chase, Riley, and...

Margaret "Peggy" Miglianti

Margaret "Peggy" Miglianti

Apr 16, 2026

Margaret Ann “Peggy” Miglianti, passed away Wednesday April 15th 2026 after a brief illness.

Born April 13, 1952 in Delhi, N.Y., Margaret was the daughter of the late Gertrude and James Aitken and wife of the late Larry Miglianti.

She is survived by her son: Rodney Aitken and his wife Kristi; granddaughter: Maddison; sister: Gail Krone; brother: James Aitken and his wife...

Ruth Lyons

Ruth Lyons

Apr 14, 2026

Ruth Lyons, lifelong Stamford-area resident, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026 at the age of 93. She was born on February 15, 1933, to Hazel Raeder Beers and Lloyd Beers in Stamford. After graduating from Oneonta State, she began her teaching career in the then-territory of Alaska, before returning to Stamford to continue her work with children. She taught...

Alma F. Georgia

Alma F. Georgia

Apr 14, 2026

Alma (Francisco) Georgia died on April 14, 2026. As per her request, there will be no funeral services or calling hours. 

Contributions in memory of Alma may be made to Helios Care (formerly Catskill Area Hospice) or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. 

Kathaleen Losurdo

Kathaleen Losurdo

Apr 9, 2026

Kathaleen Losurdo, 84, of Hamden, NY, passed away on Thursday evening, April 9, 2026, at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown following a long illness.

Born on August 28, 1941 in Bay Shore, NY, Kathaleen was the daughter of the late Laurence and Mary (Lynch) Kraemer.

She was married to her beloved husband Nicolas J. Losurdo.

Kathaleen worked for several businesses over the years retiring...

Heleen Heyning

Heleen Heyning

Apr 6, 2026

Heleen Albertina Heyning passed away unexpectedly on April 6th, 2026, in New York City at the age of 77. Born January 14,1949 in Haarlem, Netherlands, she spent time living in Amsterdam and Hong Kong before moving to New York City in 1974 and, in 1992, to Delhi, New York. She was, most of all, a deeply devoted and loving mother...

Joseph Anthony Stock

Joseph Anthony Stock

Apr 5, 2026

Joseph Anthony Stock, 80, of Stamford, NY, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at AO Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta, NY.

Born on March 17, 1946 in Queens, NY, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph and Kathleen (Duffy) Stock.

He proudly served as a Medic in the US Army enlisting in 1963 and following his honorable discharge in 1966...

Lorraine S. Kelly

Lorraine S. Kelly

Apr 4, 2026

Lorraine S Kelly, beloved wife, daughter, mother and grandmother, passed away April 4, 2026, after a long illness.

She was born on March 28, 1949, to parents Arthur and Arlene Choate and was a lifelong resident of the town of Hamden.

On August 25, 1967, Lorraine married Harold W. Kelly. For the first part of their marriage, they operated a dairy farm,...

Gail Pedri

Gail Pedri

Apr 1, 2026

Gail Laura Pedri,72, of Gilboa, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY

Born in West Point, New York in 1953, she lived a life defined by compassion, creativity, and an appreciation for life’s simple joys. A proud graduate of North Rockland High School, class of 1972, she carried with her a strong sense of...

Bonnie Turan

Bonnie Turan

Apr 1, 2026

Bonnie Turan, 83, of Stamford, New York passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by love on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:17 pm. She joins her one true love, Andrew Turan, her brother Martin Fundner and beloved grandson, Joshua Turan in heavenly bliss. She is survived by her son Andrew Turan, daughter in-law Christine Turan of Jensen Beach Florida, daughter Sharen...

Peter C. Hugues

Peter C. Hugues

Mar 29, 2026

Peter C. Hugues, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

Born in Uniondale, New York, Peter grew up on Long Island, where he built a lifetime of cherished memories. Summers were often spent clamming and crabbing with family, and many joyful days were enjoyed boating—especially aboard the family boat humorously named The Titanic by his beloved wife. Trips...

Eleanor A. Jersey

Eleanor A. Jersey

Mar 26, 2026

Eleanor “Ellie” Ann (Tripp) Jersey passed away March 26, 2026 at the Cooperstown Center of Nursing and Rehabilitation at the age of 96.

Ellie was born in Elmira N.Y. On September 14, 1929 the daughter of Claude and Grace (Hill) Tripp the oldest of six siblings. At the age of 14 Eleanor moved to Meridale, a place she would call home...

Donald A. Wayman

Donald A. Wayman

Mar 22, 2026

Donald A. Wayman, 47, of Stamford, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday evening, March 22, 2026.

Born on May 10, 1978, in Stamford, NY, Donald was the son of the late Richard (Marie) Wayman and Norma Wayman.

Donald recently worked at Top’s Grocery Store in Stamford.

He enjoyed learning to cook and spending time doing crafts with his sister Ellie. Donald has...

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