Obituaries

Mar 2, 2021

Richard Ruffles, 61 yrs. old of Pittsfield, NY passed away at his home on March 2, 2021.

Richard was born on October 20, 1959 in Sidney, NY the son of Richard & Elizabeth (Welch) Ruffles.  His childhood was spent in the Gilbertsville, Edmeston and West Edmeston areas.  He was a graduate of Edmeston Central School. ...

Feb 23, 2021

John P. Aloi, 90 yrs. old of 29 South Main St. New Berlin, NY passed away peacefully at his home on February 23, 2021 after a long illness.

Mr. Aloi was born on December 27, 1930 in Cortland, the son of Anthony & Lena (Yacano) Aloi.    His childhood was spent in Cortland, NY...

Feb 20, 2021

Shylabeth Rose Adams, 23 yrs. old of Susquehanna, NY passed away on February 20, 2021 in Lenox, PA.

Shylabeth was born on June 3, 1997 in Branson Mo., the daughter of Garrett Adams & Barbara Hilts.  She grew up loving the outdoors and playing with her brother.  She attended Mt. View School.

In...

Feb 18, 2021

Brian Milton Ward 69 yrs. old of Edmeston, NY passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside at MIB Hospital, Cooperstown, NY on February 18, 2021.

Brian was born on June 27, 1951 in Niskayuna, NY the son of Milton & Elizabeth (Sterusky) Ward.  His childhood was spent in Edmeston, NY and...

Feb 14, 2021

Margie Elizabeth Hobson Sikes, 83 yrs. old of New Berlin & Edmeston, NY passed away on February 14, 2021 at the Cooperstown Center Nursing Home.

Margie was born on February 11, 1938 in New Berlin, NY the daughter of Robert & Beatrice (Dwyer) Hobson.  Her childhood was spent in the New Berlin area. ...

Feb 11, 2021

Donald C Newell, 80 of Norwich, passed away February 11, 2021 at CMH following injuries sustained From an auto accident.

He was born September 9, 1940 in Richfield Springs, NY to the late Harmon L SrAnd Mary G (Davis) Newell. On October 3, 1957 he married Nancy R  Biviano. A marriage that lasted until her...

Jan 25, 2021

Warren R. Anderson, Sr., 84 yrs. old of Cobleskill, NY passed away on January 25, 2021 in Norwich, NY.

Warren was born on May 11, 1936 in New York, NY the son of Theodore & Helen (Kastine) Anderson.  His childhood was spent in New York City.

Warren moved to Cobleskill in the 1950’s. ...

Jan 18, 2021

Sanford M. Jones, 88 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on January 18, 2021 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, NY.

Sanford was born on May 1, 1932 in New Berlin, NY the son of Morris R. & Dorothy L. (Adams) Jones.  His childhood was spent in South New Berlin, NY where he attended...

Jan 8, 2021

Susan M. Boudreau, 88 yrs. old of Laurens, NY passed away on January 8, 2021 in New Berlin, NY.

Susan was born on November 14, 1932 in White Plains, NY the daughter of James & Ida McDermott.  Susan spent her childhood in Tottenville, Staten Island, NY and had a lifelong attachment to the...

Jan 7, 2021

James Alan Banta Sr., of South New Berlin, NY passed away unexpectedly, on January 7, 2021.  He was born October 6, 1969 in Sidney, NY, the son of Veleda Ostrander and Clifford Banta. James graduated from Unatego Central School, Class of 1988. Following graduation James pursued a career as a truck driver. James worked at...

Jan 2, 2021

Paul W. Panatoski passed away on January 2, 2021 at Chase Nursing Home New Berlin, NY.

He was predeceased by his parents Frank & Elizabeth Panatoski, and one infant Grandson, Timothy Mosher. He is survived by his son, Stephen Panatoski (Louise) of North Carolina, a daughter Jeanne Mosher (Frank Jr.) of Johnson City, two grandchildren,...

Dec 29, 2020

Gerald Russell Ramey, 91 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by his dogs and family on December 29, 2020.

“Gerry” was born at Sydenham Hospital in Manhattan, NY on November 26, 1929.  The Ramey family moved to New Berlin, NY in 1936 when they purchased a local farm.  He...

Dec 21, 2020

Jean D. Holbert, 82 yr. old of Edmeston, NY left this earth to go to heaven on Monday, December 21, 2020 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.

She was born on November 1, 1938 in Olyphant, PA the daughter of Bertha & Frank Ceresko.  On August 17, 1957 she married George E. Holbert in Heart...

Dec 20, 2020

Arlene L. Conkey, 72 years old previously of Sherburne, NY went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2020 in Athens, Alabama.

Arlene was born on July 4, 1948 to Frank and Mildred (Christman) Wright of Pittsfield, NY.

A celebration of life will be held on January 12, 2021 for her family...

Dec 17, 2020

Rosario, Virecci-Fana, 82 yrs. old of McDonough, NY passed away on December 17, 2020 in Norwich, NY.

Rosario was born on May 25, 1938 in Gioiosa Marea Sicily the son of Giuseppe and Marianna (Cusmano) Virecci-Fana.  His childhood was spent in Gioiosa Marea.  He served in the Italian Navy aboard the Amerigo Vespucci and then...

Dec 16, 2020

Linda Kukulech, 60 yrs. old of Edmeston & New Berlin, NY passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 from complications due to cancer surgery. Linda was born the middle child of William and Lenora (Larrabee) Kukulech on June 8th,1960.  She attended Edmeston Central School, graduating in 1978.  After attending MVCC and graduating from SUNY Oneonta, she began...

Dec 13, 2020

Louis A. Brown, 80 yrs. old of the Town of Columbus, NY passed away on December 13, 2020 in Syracuse, NY.

Louis was born on March 8, 1940 in Oxford, NY.  His childhood was spent in the New Berlin, NY area where he attended New Berlin Central School.  He served in the US Army and...

Dec 12, 2020

Carole A Rogers 1941-2020 “just a closer walk with Thee”

Carole A Rogers completed her mission on this earth December 12, 2020.  She now begins the promised journey through paradise with her Lord and Savior and will forever be in his stead. Carole was born in Oneonta NY 12/15/1941 to John and Mona...

Dec 10, 2020

Clifford R. Jones, 82 yrs. old of New Berlin, passed away on December 10, 2020 at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, NY.  Born in Clayville, NY on June 21, 1938, Clifford was one of 10 children born to Roy B. & Lois (Kingsley) Jones.  His childhood was spent in the Brookfield and New Berlin areas.  He attended...

Dec 8, 2020

Yvonne Linda Mattice, of New Berlin, NY Passed away peacefully at Chase Nursing Home, on December 8, 2020. She was 73 years old. Yvonne is preceded in death by her husband, Harold R. Mattice of West Edmeston, NY; her brother, Quentin Holmes, her sisters Margaret (Peggy) Umbach, Ceclia Holmes and Sarah Holmes, granddaughter April Harrington, grandson Tyler...