Obituaries
Published obituary notices from our community.
In Memory of Ronald F Giesin
Ronald F. Giesin, of Cobleskill, passed away at home on June 11, 2024, after a courageous 25-year battle with cancer. Ronald was born 79 years ago on July 18, 1944 to the late William ad Agnes (Hardenstine) Giesin. He graduated from Gilboa-Conesville Central School in 1962 and was a lifelong resident of the Schoharie County area. He was active in the Middleburgh Little League Association and coached for many years while his four sons were growing up. He was also a bowling coach and an avid bowl…
In Memory of Jeanne M Wood
Jeanne M. Wood, of Mary Taylor Road, Middleburgh, died peacefully at home in the loving care of her family on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Jeanne was born 88 years ago on May 6, 1936 in Athens, NY to Aura (Seeley) and Frank Dedrick and attended school at Cairo-Durham before graduating. Jeanne married Thomas J. Wood, of Middleburgh, on September 5, 1954 and they shared 66 beautiful years together before he predeceased her in 2020. Jeanne passionately tended to her home and growing family. She loved g…
In Memory of SANDERS A GRANT
Sanders A. “Sandy” Grant, 55, of South New Berlin, died on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Born on April 22, 1969 in Dunkirk, NY, he was a son of Sherman Grant and Linda Blodgett. He went to Fredonia High School and graduated in 1987. In 1989, Sandy graduated from Alfred State University with an associate degree from the agricultural division. A majority of his life was spent in food production and quality assurance. Sandy worked for Carousel Foods on Long Island, as their quality assurance manager and…
In Memory of Darren Yeats
Mr. Darren Yeats, 62, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro, NC. The family will have a private memorial service at a later date. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Audrey McCracken Yeats, and brother, Brian Yeats. Darren was a devoted husband to the love of his life, Terry Yeats. He was a loving father to his three children: Stephen, Kevin, and Chelsea. He was very active in his children’s sports, was a boy scout leader, and he was a…
In Memory of Marian Arlene Stout Lynes Bouck
Marian Arlene Stout Lynes Bouck passed away at her home on May 17, 2024, at age 101. Marian was born November 28, 1922 in Hallsport, New York to Harold and Gertrude Stout. There she grew up on the family dairy farm, and hated milk her entire life. From her days at Wellsville Central School and for the rest of her life Marian was an excellent student and a compulsive joiner. From 4-H as a girl to numerous societies and clubs as an adult, she was an enthusiastic member of many organizations. Mari…
In Memory of Donald Eli Kuhn
Donald Eli Kuhn, 68, of Middleburgh, NY found eternal peace on Friday, May 24, 2024. Don was born on December 24, 1955 in Schoharie to Willard and Fannie (Proper) Kuhn. Proudly born and raised in his beloved hometown, he never knew a stranger and anyone who met Don had a friend for life. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, sharing his amazing sense of humor, and was always the happiest riding the backroads of Schoharie County. Loving him forever are his daughters: Danielle (Ma…
In Memory of Florence CH Jordan
Florence CH Jordan 98, formerly of Hobart and A.O. Fox Nursing Home of Oneonta, left this earthly life on May 17, 2024. Florence or often called Flossie, was born August 4, 1925, to Garrett V and Florence Cochrane in Peekskill, NY. In 1942 she graduated from Haldane Central School in Cold Springs, NY. She then attended Chicago School of Nursing and received her LPN. On August 27, 1943, she married Kenneth W Hait, and was married to Ken for 41 years until his death in 1984. On May 29, 1991, she…
In Memory of Jonathan Paul Pleickhardt
Jonathan Paul Pleickhardt, 68, of Howe Cave Road, Howes Cave, New York died Sunday, May 19, 2024 at his home, surrounded by family and friends. Born on October 10, 1955 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of Joseph and Delores (Warwick) Pleickhardt. He was a graduate of the former Cobleskill High School and had been a resident of the local area since 1965. He was a Tour Bus Driver for L&S Journeys in Berne, NY. He enjoyed seeing the country and making new friends around the continental US. He also…
In Memory of John Oliver Kenneth Ellicott
On May 14, 2024, John Oliver “Kenneth” Ellicott died peacefully in the comfort of his home at the age of 83. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years: Helen (LeRuzic) Ellicott; brothers: Frederick (Rose) Ellicott of Yonkers, New York, Charles (Eileen) Ellicott of Medford, New Jersey and Joseph (June) Ellicott of British Columbia. He is survived by his children: Sean (Lisa) Ellicott of Springfield, Virginia, Marianne (Andrew) Roberts of Schoharie, New York and Tracy (Michael) Greene, of St. Pe…
In Memory of Shannon Louise Wisniewski
Shannon Louise Wisniewski (Gullestad), 43 was a resident of Austin Texas for 22 years. Shannon passed away peacefully on May 10, 2024 after a brief illness at St. David's Hospital in Austin. She was a graduate of Middleburgh High School, Class of 2000. After which she was employed briefly at Schoharie County ARC and later Aero Ford of Cobleskill, NY. She then moved and settled in Texas. Shannon loved her Country Music. " There's bound to be rough waters and I know I'll take some falls but with…
In Memory of Eleanor Borgelt Spencer
On Monday, May 13, 2024, Eleanor Borgelt Spencer left this earth in much the same way she lived her life, quietly and peacefully, with family and friends around her. She is survived by her loving husband, James A. Spencer, her children Kim Smith, Robert Hoerz (Sue), Stephen Hoerz (Vicki), Allen Spencer, Lane Spencer (Brenda), daughter in law Joyce Hoerz and her grandchildren, Nichole Gallager (Josh), Michelle Bickford (Andrew), James Spencer, Tyler Hoerz (Lisa), Adam Hoerz (Erica), Benjamin Smi…
In Memory of Michael J. Rasi
Michael J. Rasi 76 of Jefferson, NY, passed away May 13, 2024 at home surrounded by his loved ones after a lengthy illness. He was born September 17, 1947 in Bayshore, NY. He graduate Lindenhurst High School . After graduation Mike joined the United States Navy as a corpsman and served in Vietnam where he received a bronze star as well as two Purple Hearts. Mike worked for the Schoharie County Highway Department until he retired in 2012. He enjoyed spending time fishing and traveling to see his children and grandchildren. Mike will be greatly missed for his willingness to help anyone, his witty, dry sense of humor and his humorous jokes. Mike is survived by his wife: Cathy; his children: Wendy (Corey) Sutton, James (Kelsey) Rasi, William (Natalie) Rasi and Jaclyn (Samuel) Throssell; eight grandchildren; three sisters: Patricia, Ann and Jane; and four brothers: Kenneth, Jud, Bob and Tom. He is predeceased by his mother: Jean Rasi. Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7PM on Friday, May 24, 2024 at the MacArthur Funeral Home, 15 Buntline Drive, Stamford, where a prayer service and military honors will follow the calling hours. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Helios Care in Oneonta, NY. www.helioscare.org Please visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with Mike’s family.