Obituaries
Published obituary notices from our community.
In Memory of Shirley Lillian (Warner) Mann
Shirley Lillian (Warner) Mann, 78, of North Blenheim, New York, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Shirley was a breast cancer survivor and battled for many years, losing to cirrhosis of the liver. She left us peacefully on a warm spring afternoon, in her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Shirley was born in her home in the town of Broome on July 13, 1945, to George and Eudalia (Plankenhorn) Warner, who predeceased her in death, as did her sister Nellie. She graduated from Gilboa-Conesville Central school in 1964 and went to work at The Harva Company in Schoharie, leaving upon the birth of her first of three children. Her role in life then became a homemaker, raising her three children, with her husband, on the family farm. Shirley was a wonder woman of sorts, tending to the needs of her children, helping to milk the cows, feeding the revolving door of employees on the farm, all while managing to keep the house intact. Once Shirley knew she had done her part raising her children, she went back to work at The Harva Company for a total of twenty years. Shirley was also co-owner, with her sister Elizabeth, of The Country Roads Bridal Boutique. She was a woman loved by all, known to many for her world winning smile. She knew when you needed a hug, but she was also known to sling a frying pan at you if she saw fit. Shirley went to multiple County fairs to watch the tractor pulls with her husband, and always enjoyed the fair foods. Shirley also loved traveling in their camper. And when home, she enjoyed the simple things in life, like sitting in her chair reading and doing word searches. After retiring she got to spend time watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 58 years: Robert H. Mann; her three children: Susan (George) Singer, Robert (Barbara) Mann and David (Amelia) Mann, as well her four siblings: Elizabeth (Claude) Coons, Helen (Lawrence, Jr.) Cummings, Andrew (Dayna) Warner, John (Pam) Warner and her brother-in-law: Daniel Moore Shirley was not only a wife, mother and sibling, she was also a grandmother and great-grandmother. She has left her memories with her grandchildren: George (Nicole) Singer, Nichole (Daryn) Costello, Kevin Mann, Donovan Mann, and Tyler Mann. Her memory will also carry on through her great-grandchildren: Olivia, Kailyn, Lucas, Caysen, Brentley; along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, nephews and extended family members. A funeral service in celebration of Shirley’s life will be held at 12:00PM on Saturday May 11, 2024 at Coltrain Funeral Home, LLC, 134 River Street Middleburgh. Interment will follow in Breakabeen Cemetery. All are invited to a visitation with her family from 6:00-8:00PM on Friday, May 10, 2024 at the funeral home. Shirley’s family asks that memorial donations be made to Helios Care, 297 River Street Service Rd, Oneonta NY, 13820 or the Office of the Aging, 113 Park Place Suite 3, Schoharie, NY 12157 and the family would like to thank both agencies, including Cory, Nancy and Lisa for helping care for Shirley, as well as family, friends and the private caregivers that allowed the family to keep her in her home. And a special thank you to Connie, who not only cared for Shirley but became a close friend to the family.
In Memory of Gerald R. Dent
Gerald R. Dent, 89, of South Gilboa, passed away Monday evening, May 6, 2024, at AO Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. Born on December 20, 1934, in Gilboa, Gerald was the son of the late Chauncey and Carrie (Miller) Dent. Gerald graduated from Gilboa School in 1953. Gerald proudly served in the US Army from 1957 until 1959 and was later called back from the reserves. On July 2, 1957, he was married to Joyce Loucks, a union that lasted over 66 years. Over the years Gerald has worked for the Town of Gilboa, drove trucks for Delwood Foods and retired from Mountainside Farms in Roxbury. He enjoyed being outdoors, often fishing, Gerald also liked old farm tractors and machinery. He loved his family and was a devoted husband and proud father. Besides his parents, Gerald was predeceased by his son Jeffrey in 2022. He is survived by his wife: Joyce L. Dent of Gilboa; sons: Jay (Sonya) Dent of Riverside, RI and Jason (Eileen Spaulding) of Stamford; a sister: Sheila Wilkerson of Catskill; along with several in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends and relatives are invited to call on the family from 4 to 6PM on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the MacArthur Funeral Home 15 Buntline Drive, Stamford, NY, where a prayer service and time of sharing will be held at 6PM. Contributions in memory of Gerald can be made to Stamford Fire Department, 111 Main Street, Stamford, NY 12167. Please visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with the Dent family.
In Memory of Shirley Ann Kovba
Shirley, 80 years of age, from Andes, NY passed away on April 30, 2024 at the Roscoe Community Nursing Home after a long term illness. She was a graduate of the Fleischmanns Central School and the wife of a dairy farmer (Leonard Kovba). Shirley was predeceased by her husband, Leonard Kovba and daughter Annette. Shirley leaves behind a son Christopher, and her sister-in-law Janette Hoyte. She is also survived by her sister Jane Taylor, her brother Carl Craft and wife, Lisa along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Shirley's services will be held privately. Anyone wishing to make a contribution in her memory may do so to the Margaretville United Methodist Church, 55 Church St., Margaretville, NY, 12455.
In Memory of Francis Frank Policano Jr
Francis “Frank” Policano Jr., 89, of Howell, NJ passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 at Brandywine Living at Howell. Frank was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. A graduate of Long Island University with a degree in Business Administration, he was a member of the US. Army Reserve, and was called up to active duty during the Berlin Crisis of 1961. Frank loved the Catskills and Hudson Valley Region of New York and lived in the area for many years. During that time he worked at Rotron Incorporated…
In Memory of Marlene J Lawyer
Marlene J. Lawyer, of State Route 30, found eternal peace on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Marlene was born 87 years ago on August 20, 1936, the eldest of 12 children born to Catherine (Tilison) and Reuben Mickle. She graduated from Middleburgh Central School and then served in the United States Air Force. Marlene returned home following her military service and focused on raising and caring for her growing family. She filled her life with happiness and countless memories. Marlene loved traveling,…
In Memory of Doris Annette Jackson Potter
Doris Annette (Jackson) Potter passed away peacefully at home, with her loved ones by her side, on Monday, April 15, 2024 Doris lived many years in West Conesville with her husband and children prior to moving to Mascotte, Florida. She returned 6 years ago to her beloved mountains in Prattsville. She was born to Clayton and Mildred (Faulkner) Jackson on August 8, 1935 and was married to Lynden H. Potter, Sr. on November 28, 1955. She worked for over 27 years in the cafeteria at Gilboa-Conesvill…
In Memory of Gerhard Gary Adam
North Blenheim (Schoharie County): Gerhard (Gary) Adam, former owner of VW Audi of Oneonta passed away on April 14, 2024 surrounded by family. He was a resident of North Blenheim since the purchase of property in 1972. Gary began his life’s journey in Stuttgart Germany on July 19, 1941, as the son of Eugine and Pauline Adam. He was born to a family of prominent furniture manufacturers founded in the 1800’s in Stuttgart, Zuffenhausen Germany. When Gary was just 4 years old, during World War II i…
In Memory of Joan C Diamond
Joan C. Diamond, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY surrounded by her loving family. Born Thursday, July 28th, 1938 in Schenectady, NY to William and Marion (Briggs) Churchill. Her early years were spent as a farm girl on the family farm in Jefferson, where she drove hay forks and work trucks with no doors to help her father and younger brother, both of whom she adored. She often recalled and shared memories of her years on the farm. Mem…
In Memory of RoseMary Alice Peaslee
RoseMary Alice (Van Aken) Peaslee, 81, went into the welcoming arms of Jesus on April 1, 2024 from Lakewood, New Jersey. She was a woman of strong faith and her mission in life was sharing the Good News of God’s love. RoseMary was born on the family farm in Gilboa, New York to Frederick and Elizabeth (Bartsch) Van Aken on April 2, 1942, the youngest daughter and seventh of eight children. During her high school years, RoseMary worked at The Thompson House resort in Windham, New York. She gradua…
In Memory of Joe Haskin
Joe was born in Stamford, NY, to Irene (Fancher) & Bob Haskin. Joe was a lifetime dairy farmer with a passion for working with his beloved horses. He loved working on the farm, hunting & spending time with his kids & grandkids. Joe was a friend to a lot of people in the community. He was, and is still, loved by many. He is survived by his wife Paula, children, Lacey (Tyler) Haskin of Gilboa, Jesse (Nora) Haskin of Gilboa, Robbie (Danielle) Proudman of Gilboa, Shannon (Melissa) Proudman of Gilbo…
In Memory of Roderick Rod Hillis
Roderick “Rod” Hillis, 83, of Hobart, passed away suddenly on Friday, April. 12, 2024 at his home. Born on June 25, 1940, in Harpersfield, Rod was the son of the late Harry O. and Ruth (Jackson) Hillis. Rod had several careers over the years, he was a farmer, truck driver and owned and operated Hobart Farm Service and Hardware. In 1986 he went to work for the South Kortright School District, as a mechanic & driving buses and finally retiring several years later as Transportation Supervisor. He…
In Memory of Mary Lynn Sherwood
Mary Lynn Sherwood, of Fultonham, New York, fell asleep in death at the age of 70 on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Mary Lynn was born on November 29, 1953, to John and Mary Greening in Mt. Kisco, New York. She married the love of her life, George Sherwood, on February 21, 1976. They built a beautiful family and home with their two sons, filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Mary Lynn had a variety of occupations throughout her life including driving preschool children for Barmen Enterp…