Obituaries
Published obituary notices from our community.
In Memory of Nicholas D Bodnar
Nicholas D. Bodnar, of Livingstonville, left us on Friday, January 3, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, a loving papa and a life member of the Town of Broome Volunteer Fire Department. Born 77 years ago on February 13, 1947 in Amityville, NY, Nick was the second child of Katherine (Lavick) and Nicholas A. Bodnar. He graduated from Lindenhurst High School, fulfilled his military duty and was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force, whe…
In Memory of Helen A Funck
Gallupville (Schoharie County)- Helen A. Funck 99, of Gallupville, NY passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, December 22nd at St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam. Helen was born March 8, 1925 in Gallupville, NY, a daughter of Hiram and Frances (Hilts) Becker. She graduated with high honors from Schoharie High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society. Shortly after graduating, she was employed at General Electric Co. in Schenectady in the payroll department…
In Memory of Peter Clifford Wilkinson
Schoharie (Schoharie County)- Peter Clifford Wilkinson died on December 20, 2024, at the Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville, NY. He was 44 years of age. Born on August 4, 1980, he was the son of John and the late Sue Ann Wilkinson. He is survived by his father John Wilkinson (Ruth Anne), his siblings, John Elliott (Jill), Meg Elliott, Chris Wilkinson (Tara), Michael Wilkinson (Anna), and his nieces Mckayla and Fiona Wilkinson, Liza, Grace and Gretchen Elliott, and his nephew Connor Wilkins…
In Memory of Anita Evangeline Serrie
Anita Evangeline Serrie passed away on December 27, 2024, at Delhi O’Conner Hospital after an extended illness. Family was at the bedside with Anita when she left our world for her next adventure. The family will always be grateful for the wonderful care Anita received from everyone at O’Conner Hospital at the end of her life. Anita spent her last three years at Robinson Pavilion in Stamford, NY and prior to that, lived at the same home for sixty-seven years on State Route 30, Gilboa, NY. Anita…
In Memory of Thomas Q Morris
Thomas Q. Morris, 1933-2024 Former president of Presbyterian Hospital and former interim dean of Columbia’s medical school Thomas Q. Morris, MD—“TQM” to many who worked with him—died Saturday, December 28 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, New York. He underwent surgery Oct. 1 on a glioblastoma that was discovered after a fall at his home in Delhi, New York. Dr. Morris was 91 years old. Dr. Morris held multiple leadership appointments at Columbia’s medical school, now known as the Vagelo…
In Memory of Jean M Bechtle
Jean M. Bechtle, 81, died Friday, November 15, 2024, at Garden Valley Retirement Village in Garden City, Kansas. She was born December 3, 1942, in Maplecrest, New York, the daughter of Walter Charles & Dorotha Estelle (Vining) Baker. Jean grew up and attended 1st thru 12th grade at Windham Ashland Jewett Central School in Windham, New York. She then attended and graduated from the Moran Spencerian Business School in Kingston, New York. On November 7, 1964, she married Stanley Duane Bechtle in M…
In Memory of John Richard Butler
John Richard Butler, born in 1935 in Stillwater, NY, died Tuesday, November 26, 2024 after a brief illness. John formerly resided in Syracuse, NY, Macungie, PA and, since 1980, in Stamford, NY. In his home known to family as “The Hotel” he and his peerless friend, partner and wife of 56 years, Mary Jane, raised 4 children and welcomed 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. John’s values and expectations for himself and others were known to all; apply yourself to the task at hand, use the right t…
In Memory of Diane J Hayes Becker
Diane J. (Hayes) Becker of Middleburgh, peacefully returned to Our Lord on November 20, 2024, after a long illness. Diane was married to the love of her life, Lance L. Becker, for 52 years before Lance's passing in 2011. Diane has been joyfully reunited with Lance in God's hands. Diane leaves behind three heartbroken children, Sue Ellen (Becker) Healy and her husband John of Milton, MA; Lauren (Becker) Reinhart and her husband Joseph of Schoharie, NY; and Lance Becker and his wife Brenda of Myr…
In Memory of Gerald Owen Stoner
“Gerry” Stoner, 84 years old, died suddenly on September 25, 2024. A lot of people near and far lost a generous and caring friend that day, as Gerry always reached out and warmly embraced everyone he met. Gerry was raised in Connecticut, attended Middlebury College in Vermont, and served in the U.S. Army during the 1960s. His love of books led to a lifelong long career centered around his books. He worked for many years at McGraw Hill Book Company and later he and his wife, Ellen Thorn, founded…
In Memory of Ruth Hewitt Wiseman
Ruth Hewitt Wiseman, of Middleburgh, NY, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024. She was born in Lewiston, Maine on April 29, 1955, to Rowena (Fairchild) and Ryland Hugh Hewitt Jr. Ruth graduated from Bethlehem High School in 1973. Ruth had two sons who she raised with kindness and compassion. Ruth loved nothing more in this world than her children and being a Nana to her grandson. She had an active social life and was always there with a kind word and a gentle smile. Ruth was pre-deceased b…
In Memory of Linda Grace Rivenburgh
Linda Grace Rivenburgh passed away on August 23, 2024, at the age of 77, surrounded by her family. Born in Schoharie, New York, on February 13, 1947, Linda was the daughter of Stanley and Marjorie Wilsey. A graduate of Schoharie High School, Linda spent her professional career serving New York State in the Department of Transportation. Linda had many passions throughout her life, including trap shooting and billiards. She was a lifetime member of Whitetails Unlimited and passionately advocated…
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…