Obituaries

Jan 12, 2013

Carlton Guy Keene, 72, of Pittsfield

Passed away on January 12, 2013. He was a retired dairy farmer in the Town of Pittsfield for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Claudia, six children and 12 grandchildren.  He was pre-deceased by one son.

Private services will be held at a...

Jan 9, 2013

Gladys Benson Austin, 98 yrs old of Chenango Valley Apts., Fair St. Norwich, NY, formerly of New Berlin Passed away on January 9, 2013 at her home.

Gladys was born on February 16, 1914 in the town of New Berlin, the daughter of Manfred & Annie (Olson) Benson.  Her childhood was spent in New Berlin...

Jan 4, 2013

Ethel L. Turner, affectionately known as “Grandma Great”, 95 yrs old of Pittsfield, NY Passed away on January 4, 2013 at her home.

Ethel was born on March 26, 1917 at the LaTourette Homestead in Trout Creek, NY the daughter of Reed & Agnes (Millen) LaTourette Sr.

She attended Jackson District School and...

Dec 7, 2008

Elizabeth C. Todd, 96 years old died on September 5th at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.  She was born on May 25, 1918 in Unadilla daughter of Hubert Faye and Olive Simmons Palmiter.   Her childhood was spent in Sherburne and New Berlin and she was a graduate of New Berlin High School. On November 18, 1941 she married...

Alan A. Johnson, 37 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY He was born on September 17, 1976 in Nyack, NY, the son of Alfred & Sandra (Davies) Johnson.  His childhood was spent in the West Nyack and Valley Cottage areas.  He was a graduate of Nyack High School.

He was the owner and...

Ralph Wallace Davenport 88, of Sherburne, NY

Was born into spirit on June 13, 2014 in Norwich, NY. He had fought a long battle with several health issues including cancer. He was born May 19, 1926 in Campbell Hall, NY, a son of Emerson and Minnie (Alton) Davenport. He spent his childhood on...

Mary P. Orzeck (Mania), 84, of New Berlin, NY , passed away peacefully in her sleep after a long and valiant struggle with cancer.

Born on September 23, 1932, in Blooming Grove, NY, she was the middle daughter of the late Joseph (JaJa) and Mary (Babu) Janiak. Mary was a farm girl at heart and...

John J Tuller, 69, of New Berlin, NY passed peacefully at home with his loving family and loyal puppies by his side. John was born on November 15th, 1948 to Clyde and Rose Tuller of Hartwick, NY.  He was a 1967 graduate of Cooperstown Central School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy and served...

Dennis Michael Kardos, 67 , passed away unexpectedly after a brief stay at Albany Medical Center. Born October 16, 1951 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Dennis was the son of the late Joseph and Caroline (Theodos) Kardos.  He grew up in Easton, Connecticut and graduated from Joel Barlow High School, Class of 1969, in Redding, CT.  Shortly...

Private graveside services for Marjorie Oliver, who passed away in mid-April, were held on May 8.  Penny Harrington, Lay Minister of the First United Methodist Church of New Berlin, offered the committal prayers.

The eldest daughter of Ivon and Clara Shampang, Marge was a good student and the first of her family to graduate high school.  She...

Donald A. Kane Jr., 69 yrs. old of Otego, NY , formerly of Sharon Springs, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at MIB Hospital, Cooperstown, NY.

Don leaves behind his wife of 32 years, Shelley (Austin) Kane, his beloved daughter Emily and his sister, Donna (Charles) Olsen. He is also survived by his two...