Obituaries
Published obituary notices from our community.
In Memory of Celeste Anne Hartman
Celeste Anne Hartman, 71, of S. Kortright, NY passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 6, 2024 after a long bout with cancer. Born in Dearborn, MI on November 18, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Anacleto Jr. and Patricia Schaefer Leone. Celeste spent most of her adult life in Delaware where she graduated from Concord High School and attended the University of Delaware. With a paralegal career spanning 40 years, she was employed in Wilmington consecutively by the Community…
In Memory of Richard A Schoettler
Richard A. Schoettler, of Archery Lane, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 in the loving care of his family. Richard was born 94 years ago on February 1, 1930 in Orange, NJ to Evelyn (Oakes) and Frank R. Schoettler. After graduating High School, Richard went on to serve in the United States Army until his Honorable Discharge in 1959. On June 12, 1960, Richard married Lee E. Patti, the love of his life and together they raised their family, while Richard worked for General Elec…
In Memory of Linda Sue Hunt
Linda Sue (Cates) Hunt died peacefully on the morning of Sunday August 4, 2024 after a short battle with cancer. Linda was born in Cobleskill, NY on September 28, 1948. Her early years were spent in the family home located on Beards Hollow Road in the Town of Richmondville NY. She was a 1967 graduate of Richmondville Central School. Linda worked for the telephone company of Cobleskill, up until the birth of her three children. As she raised her three children, she opened her home to many other…
In Memory of Frances Donnelly
Frances (Cooney) Donnelly, age 92, passed away on August 3, 2024, in Rockport, MA. Born in Whitestone, NY, to Daniel and Margaret Cooney, Frances was the fourth of six children. Throughout her life, Frances exemplified resilience and dedication. While raising eight children and managing various businesses, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree from SUNYNewPaltz. Frances was always ready with a kind word and a helping hand, no matter how busy her schedule. A passionate community servant, she…
In Memory of Robert W Kimball
Robert W. Kimball, of Middleburgh, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at home in the loving care of his family. Bob was born on October 28, 1940 in Hobart, NY to Margaret (Decker) and Raymond C. Kimball. Never one to shy away from hard work, Bob began his trade in construction while still in school, only taking a day off for High School Graduation. And at one time, Bob was the only flagstone cutter in Schoharie County. His skills went far beyond construction and masonry. He loved gardeni…
In Memory of Carolyn Elizabeth Laux
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 at one time had her own floral shop in Stamford. She was active in the American Legion Auxiliary at Utsayantha Post 1379 in Stamford, where she served as President. Carolyn also volunteered with the S…
In Memory of Joan Verrill
Joan Coppinger Verrill (Goldiner) of 240 Beeman Hill Road, Margretville was born on June 29, 1950 to Herbert and Shirlie Verrill in Fall River, Massachusetts. She grew up in Connecticut after a few years in Rhode Island, and finally moved to Bronx, New York after her parents divorced. She graduated high school there and attended Ryder college for a few years before leaving to work for a non-profit that eventually developed the all important "Living Will". She worked for the Social Service depar…
In Memory of Eileen Wilber
Schoharie: Eileen Wilber 95, of Schoharie Hill Road passed away Saturday August 3rd at her home under the care of hospice and her daughter. Eileen was born August 31, 1928 in the Bronx, NY, a daughter of Claude W. and Anna K. (Brack) Davidson. She was educated in North Harpersfield and Schoharie Schools after moving to Schoharie in 1941. She had worked for various businesses in Schoharie and also cleaned private homes. She was a member of the Schoharie County Historical Society, the American Le…
In Memory of Joyce Hoerz
Joyce Hoerz died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on July 30, 2024 after a short illness. She loved deeply and was loved immensely by all who were fortunate enough to call her a sister, mother, nana, aunt, friend, or colleague. Joyce was born and raised in Middleburgh and would spend the majority of her life living and raising a family in the town she adored so much. Joyce lived life with a full heart but always had room for more. She worked at the Department of Tax & Finance for 38 years…
In Memory of William Bill M Smith Jr
William (Bill) M. Smith Jr., of Hub Cap Heaven in Middleburgh, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Albany Medical Center after a long battle with COPD. Bill was born in Yonkers, NY on February 12, 1947, at St. John’s Riverside Hospital, to William M. and Lynne (Polowitz) Smith. He graduated from Saunders Trades & Technical High School on June 28, 1966. He created Bill’s Auto & Commercial Towing, Inc. in 1968 in Yonkers and operated there until 1987 when he moved his family and business to…
In Memory of Thelma Sally Whitney
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 both the former Hearthstone Adult Home and the former Delaware County Infirmary. She was married to Chauncey Whiteney. Sally assisted Chauncey with the operation of the family Dairy Far…
In Memory of Jane Harriet Amon
Richmondville - Jane Harriet Amon, of Richmondville, passed away on Monday, July 29th, 2024 at the age of 91 in the care and comfort of her daughter's home, surrounded by her family. She was born on Thursday, March 23rd, 1933 in Manhattan, NY to the late Joseph H. Whiteley and Ada (DeKiralyi) Whiteley. Jane was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James J. Amon, as well as her parents and daughter-in-law, MaryLou Amon. Jane was a lover of life. She loved her family, horses, boats, and musi…