Obituaries

Feb 22, 2024

Donald Wayne Van Wagner, 77 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away at his home on February 22, 2024.

Donald was born on August 18, 1946, in Utica, NY, the son of S. Donald and Irene Van Wagner.   His childhood was spent in the Solsville, Sherburne 4 Corners and Spur Street in the Town...

Feb 18, 2024

Donna L. Adams, 68 yrs. old of Pittsfield, NY passed away on February18, 2024 at her home.

Donna was born on October 27, 1955, in New Berlin, NY, the daughter of Lewis & Ruth (Chesebrough) Backus.   Her childhood was spent in the New Berlin area, and she was a graduate of New Berlin Central School.  ...

Feb 12, 2024

Hilda E. Christian (March 1 1935 - February 12 2024) Hilda E. Christian, 88, passed away peacefully at her home in New Berlin surrounded by her family. She was born March 1, 1935, in Middlefield, N.Y. to Louis M. Backus Sr and Fairy B. (Brownell) Backus. She was predeceased by her brothers Louis Backus Jr.,...

Feb 3, 2024

Martin E. Cox, 67 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on February 3, 2024, at Wilson Hospital, Binghamton, NY. Martin was born on September 24, 1956, in Syracuse, NY, the son of Edward Ward & Charlotte Eloise Ransom.   His childhood was spent working on a farm in Cazenovia, NY.   He was a graduate of Cazenovia...

Jan 21, 2024

Judy Irene Brown of New Berlin, passed away 01/21/2024 at Chase Memorial due to cancer. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and friends during her last days. Many stories shared, with much love and laughter. Judy was born 12/17/1943 in the New Berlin Hospital, the daughter of Robert C. and Dorothy W. Lloyd. Judy...

Jan 6, 2024

Beverly Ann Harvey, 88 years old of Sherburne, NY, passed away on January 6, 2024, at Community Memorial Hospital, Hamilton, NY.

Beverly was born on December 14, 1935, in Springvale, PA, the daughter of James & Lena (Howell) Harvey.   Her childhood was spent in Springvale, where she attended the local school.   She later moved to...

Dec 31, 2023

Obituary of George Russell Silvernell, Esq. October 25, 1930 – December 31, 2023

George Russell Silvernell, Esq. lifelong resident of Unadilla, New York, world traveler and community lawyer in Oneonta, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023.

George was born on October 25, 1930, in Oneonta, New York, the son of George...

Dec 16, 2023

Susan M. Getchell, 62 years old of New Berlin, NY, passed away at her Silver Lake home on December 16, 2023.

Susan was born on May 13, 1961, in Albany, NY, the daughter of Darwin & Gloria (Coy) Laymon.   Her childhood was spent in Edmeston, NY where she attended Edmeston and Mt. Markham...

Dec 12, 2023

Nancy (Bice) Button, 85 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on December 12, 2023, in Norwich, NY.

Nancy was born on September 19, 1938, in the town of Brookfield, NY the daughter of Melvin and Mabel (Greenman) Bice.   Her childhood was spent on the family farm in South Brookfield and West...

Nov 17, 2023

Rosalind T. Kupris (nee Boothby) passed away at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, NY, November 17th surrounded by a loving family. She was born in Buffalo, NY, September 14th 1941, to Rosella (Marie) Goodsell and Charles Boothby and was raised Roman Catholic. Her younger years were spent on Grand Island where she learned how to swim in the...

Nov 16, 2023

Joyce A. Spencer Duda passed away on November 16, 2023.

She was predeceased by her parents, Bill and Mildred, brothers Howard and Dick, father of her four boys, Edward Spencer Sr. and her oldest son, Edward Spencer Jr.

Joyce was a stay-at-home Mom for many years.   During this time, one of the many...

Nov 15, 2023

James Louis Cornell, 58 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY , passed away on November 15, 2023, in Utica, NY. Jim was born on August 5, 1965, in Oneonta, NY, the son of Charles L & Loretta E. Cornell.   He was a graduate of New Berlin Central School and was employed at Golden Artist Colors for over...

Nov 5, 2023

Howard L. Mattice

November 14th, 1927 to November 5th, 2023

New Berlin: Howard L. Mattice born November 14, 1927 to John and Katherine Mattice went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 5th 2023. Howard was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in New Berlin, NY where he served...

Oct 12, 2023

MATTHEW LOUIS PUSKAS Born: March 8, 1959 Died: October 12, 2023 Matt was a life-long Barnegat Light resident. He was a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather. He was a cherished son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend to many. Matt graduated Southern Regional High School in the class of 1977. He spent his younger years as a commercial fisherman,...

Oct 9, 2023

Sharon Lee Rae (Williams) Dickinson, 89 yrs. old of South New Berlin, NY passed away on October 9, 2023, in Norwich, NY.

Sharon was born on July 28, 1934, in Downsville, NY, the daughter of Grace (Babcock) Williams. She was a graduate of Downsville Central School and Union University School of Nursing, Albany Medical Center,...

Sep 6, 2023

Seth H. Strait of Columbus, NY passed away at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, NY on September 6, 2023 at 85 years old.

Seth was born on January 1, 1938, in the Town of Sherburne to Lee and Julia (Scott) Strait.   Seth served in the US Army from 1961 to 1963 and was stationed...

Sep 4, 2023

William Fredrick Wust, Jr. passed away on September 4, 2023, in Norwich, NY.

William was born on September 27, 1953, in New Berlin, NY, the son of William Wust Sr. and Irene (Lint) Wust.   His childhood was spent in Edmeston.   He attended Cooperstown Central School.   He was later employed by Wust’s & Son’s Construction.   He also worked...

Aug 29, 2023

Edward Holbert 64 yrs. old of Sherburne, NY passed away on August 29, 2023, at MIB Hospital, Cooperstown, NY.

Ed was born on September 3, 1958, in Hancock, NY, the son of George & Jean (Ceresko) Holbert.   His childhood was spent in Scott Center, PA.   He attended Hancock Central School and later graduated...

Aug 22, 2023

Earl L. Callahan Jr., 78, of New Berlin died peacefully at home early Thursday, Aug. 22, after living many years with a heart condition. With him was his beloved wife, Carol Ann Tobin Sacks. An inveterate fly fisherman and scribe, he wrote that he was “going to join other sat the eternal trout stream.”

Earl...

Aug 13, 2023

Linda Anne Rood, 80 yrs. old of Edmeston, formerly of New Berlin, NY passed away on August 13, 2023, at MIB Hospital, Cooperstown, NY.

Linda was born on July 13, 1943, in Norwich, NY, the daughter of Ralph & Sarah (York) Burdick.   Her childhood was spent in the New Berlin, NY area.   She was a...