Obituaries
Published obituary notices from our community.
In Memory of Harold “Harry” Norman Guest III
Harold “Harry” Norman Guest III, 66, of Huntersland, NY, passed away peacefully at home on November 3, 2025 surrounded by his family. A lifelong resident of Huntersland, Harold was born on May 24, 1959, at Cobleskill Hospital, the son of Harold and Arline (Cater) Guest. Harold graduated from Middleburgh Central School and while Harold dreamed of becoming a professional football player, he graduated from Hudson Valley Community College with a degree in Criminal Justice. After college, h...
In Memory of Robert J Ford
Robert J. Ford, affectionately known as Bob to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, at the age of 100 in Rhinebeck. Born in Shandaken on January 30, 1925 to Mildred Simmons and James S. Ford, Bob was a lifelong resident of the Catskills. He was a cherished member of the community, known for his unwavering work ethic, love for the outdoors, and devotion to his family. Bob grew up in Shandaken and graduated from Fleishchmanns High School in 1943. An honorably discha…
In Memory of Joan Sheridan
Joan Sheridan of Windham, NY died peacefully at home on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the age of 95, surrounded by her family. Joan was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Henry J Simonson of New York City. She attended the Convent of the Sacred Heart at 91st Street in New York and later Manhattanville College where she excelled in academics and captained the basketball and field hockey teams. In 1955, she married the love of her life, Jim Sheridan. They settled in Manhasset, NY to raise their seven ch…
In Memory of Elizabeth E Betsy Burt
Cobleskill (Schoharie County): Elizabeth E. “Betsy” Burt 64, of Parkway Dr., Cobleskill, NY passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 31, 2025 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. Betsy was born October 3, 1961 in Cobleskill, NY, a daughter of Samuel and Margaret (Kearney) Lape. She graduated from the former Richmondville High School, class of 1979 and later, from SUNY Cobleskill where she received her associates degree in Secretarial Studies. After graduating, she began working for SUNY in the…
In Memory of Frederick N Lucci, III - 6 November 2025
Frederick N. Lucci, III, 42 of Newington, CT passed away October 21, 2025 at the West Haven Veteran’s Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born at US Naval Hospital Oakland, CA on May 6th 1983 to Linda Ann (McConville) Lucci and Frederick N. Lucci, Jr. Both parents served in the US Navy. Fred is survived by his wife Gillian (Monte) Monte-Lucci – they met while both were in college and are software developers. He was predeceased by his Mother. He is survived by his wife, father, sisters…
In Memory of Anne Pratt Slatin
Anne Pratt Slatin passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at The Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, New York, at the age of 80 from pneumonia. She was born on October 31, 1944, in Buffalo, New York, to Mary McNeil and Wilson Holly Pratt. Her early summers were spent at Camp Otsego in Cooperstown, where she began as a camper and later taught sailing-friendships from those years stayed with her for life. In 1979, Anne married Dr. Harvey L. Slatin in their apartment in New York City, a…
In Memory of Barbara V Mueller - 26 October 2025
Barbara V. Mueller passed at Cooperstown Medical Center at 90; a long time resident of Roxbury NY Barbara left this world peacefully to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus. She was surrounded by her family and dear caretaker Trish. It happened that this patriot came to the end of her 90 years on September 11th, Patriot Day. She had the great privilege of being cared for in her Roxbury, NY home by her son, Eric. These later years were challenging, especially after she lost Richard. Family and friends…
In Memory of Jutta Greenberg
Jutta Greenberg, 89, passed on October 13, 2025 at her home in Margaretville, New York surrounded by the love of her children. A longtime resident of the Catskills who loved the natural beauty the rural landscape had to offer. She is survived by her children; Cindy, Len, Susan, and Lauren, her ten grandchildren and her seven great-grandchildren. Her legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of those who will always remember their “Mamie / Grandma”. In keeping with her wishes there will be no…
In Memory of Gloria Esther Blum
Gloria E (Strausser) Blum passed away on Sunday, October 12th, 2025, in Catskill, NY. Gloria was born at midnight on November 7th, 1940, in Ashland, NY to Beulah (Newcomb) and Kenneth Strausser. She grew up on the mountaintop and graduated from Grand Gorge Central School. Later in life, she met and married Adolf G Blum and moved to Staten Island for 18 years. Adolf was the love of her life; after his passing, Gloria retired and moved back to the mountaintop near her family and has resided in As…
In Memory of Wilna Marilyn Brooks
Wilna Marilyn Brooks (St George, Aube), passed away in peace on October 12, 2025 after a long illness with daughters Marie and Mary by her side. She was born in Charlotte, Vermont on July 8, 1936 to Arthur J and Chrystal W (Allen) St. George who predeceased her as well as all of her siblings. Wilna was also predeceased by her husband: Clarence Brooks; daughter: Valerie L Aube; grandson: Jason Brown (Mary's son) and her son-in-law, George Stuber. She is survived by her 3 daughters and their fami…
In Memory of Donald William Vorisek
Donald William Vorisek, purveyor of dad jokes, dog magnet, and the best husband, father, and grandfather the world has ever known, left this world for the next one on Saturday, October 4th, 2025. Donald was born in Manhattan on May 25th, 1946, the only son of Donald T Vorisek and Margaret Devine. Donald had many various jobs (and adventures) in his early years, but after returning home from his service in the US Army, he took on the role of a NYC subway conductor for the next 30 years. Donald a…
In Memory of Edwin John Vermilyea
It is with love and sadness that we announce the passing of Edwin John Vermilyea, affectionately known as Dad, Uncle Ed, Poppy, and “George” at the age of 92. He passed away peacefully at Mountainside Care Center in Margaretville, NY. Born July 21, 1933, in Dry Brook (Arkville), New York. A lifelong resident of the Catskills, Ed built a life rooted in family, community, country, and the beauty of the outdoors. Ed grew up enjoying hunting and fishing in the creeks and mountains around Delaware C…