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Lillian Ilowiecki
January 31, 1947 - Sept. 11, 2024

Carlisle – Lillian Ilowiecki, a resident of the town of Carlisle since 1982, died on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Palatine Nursing Home. She was 77.
Born in Cooperstown on January 31, 1947, she was raised by the late Michael and Marion (Moore) Piccolo Sr.
Lillian worked many years for Marchand Manor in Sharon Springs and the former Eden Park Nursing Home in Cobleskill.
She married Carl Ilowiecki on June 27, 1981, he survives. Other survivors include two sons, Jim Steenrod of Lakeland, FL and Dale Steenrod of Austin, TX; a brother, Michael Piccolo Jr. of Warnerville; three grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a brother, Lee Countryman, and a sister, Frederica ‘Freddie’ Waid.
Services and interment will be private.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Barbara Sherman
February 27, 1950 - Sept. 5, 2024

Sharon Springs - Barbara Sherman, 74, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1989, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.
Born in Troy, NY on February 27, 1950, Barb was raised by the late Gordon and Mildred Getty of Galway.
Barbara graduated from Galway Central School and later attended SUNY Canton in the agriculture and technology program.
Barb relocated from Galway to Sharon Springs in 1989 when she and her husband co-purchased Slate Hill Farm with James and Sandi Sherman. The family dairy farm still remains in operation.
Besides owning the dairy farm, Barb worked locally at the Log House, Claussen Bed and Breakfast, Marchand Manor, and the Sharon Springs Central School.
Barb was an avid reader who enjoyed romance novels and the Civil War. She loved chatting with friends or playing card games over a cup of tea. She had an expansive knowledge of firearms and ammunition and could be found every hunting season feeding everyone who attended hunting camp at the farm. By far, her favorite hobbies were shopping for clothes and purses and having lunch out with family and friends.
Survivors include her husband of fifty-three years, Terry; her daughter Kerry (Joseph) Button of Galway; grandchildren Zachary (Krystle) Button of Amsterdam and Danielle Button of Broadalbin; two great grandchildren, Koeletta and Cooper Button; two sisters, Cheryl Bennett and LoAnn Sanders, both of Broadalbin; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
Barbara was predeceased by her infant daughter, Kathy Lynn in 1974, and a sister, Eileen Highfield, in 2016.
Barb’s family expresses sincerest gratitude to the nurses, doctors, and team of the Bassett Healthcare outpatient dialysis unit for their care of “Barbie” over the past five years.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday September 14, 2024, at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. Calling hours will be prior to the service from 10:30am to 12:00pm. Family and friends are invited to attend a reception immediately following the service at James and Sandi’s home on Slate Hill Road.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Springs Volunteer Rescue Squad, POB 366, Sharon Springs, NY 13459.

Raymond Glowicki
October 25, 1942 - August 8, 2024

Raymond Glowicki, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and avid outdoorsman, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024. Born on October 25, 1942, in Hoboken, NJ, he was the son of the late Joseph and Louisa (Giering) Glowicki.
Raymond lived a life full of love, adventure, and dedication to his family.
Raymond was married to the love of his life, Mary (Dross) Glowicki, for an incredible 61 years. Together, they built a beautiful family and shared countless memories. He is survived by his devoted wife Mary, his son Raymond and his wife Elizabeth (Lusk), and his cherished grandsons Raymond and Nicholas of Cherry Valley, NY. He also leaves behind his daughter Jayne of Sharon Springs, NY.
An avid outdoorsman and fishing enthusiast, Raymond found great joy in nature. He especially loved fishing in Alaska, where he spent many happy days catching halibut and salmon. His passion for the outdoors was a testament to his adventurous spirit and love for life.
Raymond’s legacy of love, kindness, and adventure will live on in the hearts of his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Services are private. Interment will be at a later date in Jefferson Evergreen Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, POB 268, Warnerville, NY 12187.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

David Z. Hayner
October 1, 1939 - July 21,2024

Sharon Springs - David Hayner, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1965, died at his residence on Sunday, July 21,2024, after a long illness. He was 84.
Born in Troy, New York on October 1, 1939, he was the son of the late Allen and Jennie (Akin) Hayner.
David was a 1957 graduate of Lansingburgh High School and a 1959 graduate of SUNY Cobleskill.  He served four years in the United States Marine Corps from 1960 to 1964.  During this time, he worked with helicopters on the USS Boxer during the Cuban missile crisis.
After the military, David and his wife Marjorie (Hartnagle) moved to Sharon Springs where he worked as a salesman at Harold Dingman’s John Deere dealership.  In 1972, he and his brother, Allen, opened Hayner Bros, Inc. in Cherry Valley, NY selling International Harvester farm equipment and later Kubota. He hosted bus trips for local farmers to the Pennsylvania Farm Show for years.  Later in his career, he drove for Riteway/Hesco/AER delivering Ford remanufactured parts. In his retirement, age 72, he continued to drive for his son-in-law’s farm and the Tri-Valley Crop Center.
He always loved travel (sometimes hitchhiking), auto racing and whatever else fit his rebellious nature.
He drove his family everywhere, including a trip in a truck camper through Mexico. At the time of retirement, he got a motorcycle license and rode cross country multiple times visiting friends and family.
David was a longtime member of the St. Matthew’s Lutheran Chapel in Leesville and served as a member of the church council.  When St. Matthews closed, he became a congregant of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Frey’s Bush.
Survivors include three daughters, Suzanne (David) Graulich of Cobleskill, Tara (Shane) Barton of Schoharie, and Krista Lyons (Ralph Garcia) of Coral Gables, FL; a son, David Hayner of Sharon Springs; and seven grandchildren, Lara, Allen and Karl Graulich; Mitchell, Mackenzie and Quin Barton, and Keelin Lyons. He loved hosting exchange students and considered Laura, Pili, Montse and Petra family.
He was predeceased by his wife, Marjorie, in March 2013; and five siblings; Douglas, Lloyd, Elsie, Eyre, and Allen Jr.
Friends and family are invited to attend a graveside service at 11:00 AM Friday, July 26, at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 893 Watervliet Shaker Road, Albany. Later, calling hours will be in Sharon Springs at Lappeus Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, July 26, followed by a memorial service (7:00 PM).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, POB 268, Warnerville, NY 12187, or to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 774 State Route 163, Fort Plain, NY 13339.

Ryan J. Lasky
March 8, 1982 - July 6, 2024

Ryan James Lasky was born on March 8, 1982, and departed from this world on July 6, 2024, at the
age of 42.
He is survived by his wife Angela, his daughter Dezi, his three sons, Rock, Elijah, and Ryker, his
parents, Roger and JoAnn Lasky, his sisters Kim (Patrick) and Heather, and his brother Jesse (Kate).
Ryan also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and relatives who cherished him deeply
and will profoundly miss him.
As we mourn this devastating loss, we reflect on Ryan's profound impact on all our lives. Ryan
attended Sharon Springs School as a young boy, where he was adored for his compassionate Nature
often leading to tears and remembered for his willingness to befriend anyone in need. It was here that
Ryan formed lifelong friendships, remaining like brothers with a small group. He continued his
education at SUNY Potsdam and graduated from SUNY Albany before marrying Angela in 2004.
Together, they established their home in Sharon Springs, NY, where they lovingly raised their four
remarkable children. Ryan dedicated himself to his career at GE in Schenectady since 2007, taking
great pride in providing for his family.
Beginning with his parents and siblings he grew up with strong roots, and deep bonds as a protector
and champion of each of them. Their comradery and closeness was something that stood the test of
time, and offered Ryan a blueprint for the life he would build. Ryan took care of everyone in his life. He
cared deeply and dutifully for his wife, Angela, being the one to ground her. He never missed an
opportunity to greet her with a “hey pretty lady” or “good morning my love”. Always making her coffee,
getting her vapes, and surprising her with gifts, which was sometimes his middle finger pulled from a
bag. For his daughter, Dezi, he was a protective, caring father who taught her how to be independent,
courageous and know her worth. For his son Rock, he was a bestie at a Kesha concert, for Elijah the
buddy at a basketball game, and for Ryker shaving both their heads so they could be twins. For many
nieces and nephews, he was a second father. For his community he was one who always contributed,
and even made sure that each species of birds had their preferred bird seed in the feeders throughout
his property. Ryan’s caretaking knew no bounds.
Ryan was known for his strong, opinionated, and lively personality. To love him meant benefiting from
his shield of protection while enduring his colorful commentary and endless complaints. Ryan loved
deeply and defended passionately. Though we cannot fathom a world without our anchor, he has
imparted invaluable lessons of strength and compassion to all who knew him.
By striving to emulate his example and helping those in need, we can honor Ryans memory and
continue his legacy of making the world a better place. In respect of his family's privacy during this
difficult time, no formal service will be held. Details regarding a memorial gathering will be shared in the
coming months. In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting Ryan's family through the following link:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-ryan-lasky-support-his-family

Michael B. Sherwood
1987 - 2024

Michael Burton Sherwood, 37, most recently of Central Bridge and previously of Sidney, passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2024. Michael was born in Oregon, NY on May 22, 1987. He graduated from Sidney High School in 2005 and spent 16 years in the US Marine Corps. He enjoyed spending his free time outdoors and loved hunting, fishing and camping. Michael is survived by his three children, Madison, Bohdan and Jackson, and their mother, Ashley; his wife, Ami and her son, Owen; his parents, Dan and Maria; brothers, Ben and Ryan; sisters, Rebecca and Ashley, as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. A visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00pm on Friday, July 12, 2024, at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney, NY 13838.

Visitation at Funeral Home (C.H. Landers, Sidney, NY)
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday, July 12, 2024
C.H. Landers, Inc. Funeral Chapel, Sidney, NY
21 Main St. P.O. Box 2086
Sidney, New York, United States

Sharon Springs – Walter Gordon Schlafer, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1995, died at his residence on Wednesday June 12, 2024. He was 87.
Born in New Rochelle (Westchester County) on April 19, 1937, he was the son of the late Walter H. and Winifred (Fenwick) Schlafer.
Gordon was a computer technician for IBM for many years.
He was in the New York Air National Guard for six years, earning the rank of staff sergeant. He enjoyed driving his Harley Davidson and was a longtime member of a Harley owners group. He was a lifetime member of the NRA.
All services are private.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Sharon Springs - Peter Lodes, a resident of Sharon Springs, NY since 1984, and previously of Pleasantville, NY since 1974, died on Friday March 22, 2024, at his residence. He was 78.
Born in Yonkers on January 19, 1946, he was the son of the late Frederick and Jacque (McGee) Lodes.
After high school, Peter earned an associate degree in hotel and restaurant management from Miami Dade Junior College in 1968. Subsequently, he earned his single engine pilot’s license from Burnside-Ott Aviation Training Center in Miami and then his multi-engine pilot’s license from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach. Also, he worked briefly for the Florida Highway Patrol before eventually returning to New York to work for the family business in Ardsley (Westchester County), the Water Wheel Inn. He was front of house manager and bartender at the Water Wheel on and off for many years. Also, he owned and operated Apple Cycles, a Harley Davidson and Honda motorcycle dealership in Yonkers. He sold the business in 1984 before relocating to Sharon Springs. While in Sharon Springs, he enjoyed crop and livestock farming for many years.
With a passion and innate talent for the game of golf, Peter was a scratch golfer from the age of fifteen. From the age of seven, Peter began to golf at Knollwood Country Club in Elmsford, NY. He played there until his death. Also, he was a part of a family membership at the private Maidstone Club in East Hampton. While at Maidstone, he “retired” the junior trophy after winning the tournament in 1961, 1962 and 1963. Locally, he won club championships, senior championships, and two-man championships at both Cobleskill Country Club and Canajoharie Golf Club.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-two years, Maureen Lodes of Sharon Springs; a daughter, Maureen (Adam) Orloski of Trumbull, CT; two grandsons, Conor, and Rory Orloski, both of Trumbull; a sister, Patricia (Walter) Otis of Katonah; a niece and three nephews and their families.
Calling hours will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, March 27, at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. In the Irish wake tradition, a reception will be held simultaneously from 5:00 to 9:00 pm next door to the funeral home at Park Street Place,115 Park Street, Sharon Springs. Bring your photos and memories to share.
Memorial contributions may be made to Klinkhart Hall Arts Center, Inc., PO Box 101, Sharon Springs, NY 13459, or online at klinkharthall.org/donate.

Dr. Seth E. Many died February 10, 2024 at his home in Sharon Springs, NY after a long dance with Parkinson’s dementia. He was 84 years old.
Seth was born Dec. 1, 1939 in Bayonne, New Jersey the youngest son of Robert H. Many, Jr. and Florence Kaplan Many. He was raised in rural Chester-Mendham Township, New Jersey in the cottage designed and built by his engineer father and surrounded by books from his librarian mother. Seth was an exceptional student, athlete, dancer, and musician who grew up, alongside his brothers Francis and Peter, in a household that valued competition, achievement, ethics, and self-discipline. He was tall and handsome, intimidating, entertaining, challenging and oh so smart. He graduated top of his class (1958) and went on to study philosophy at Swarthmore College (1962). He continued on to medical school at the University of Pennsylvania with subsequent residencies in Albany and Syracuse, NY, specializing in psychiatry.
A pacifist and conscientious objector, Seth was a hippy and non-conformist active in the anti-war protests and communal living experiments of the 1960s. By the mid-1970s, he landed in Sharon Springs, NY, the village that would become his home of 50 years, and his greatest source of contentment. He continued to be an adventure seeker, always up for a road trip and full of wanderlust, but he had a place to come home. The New Brighton, his ramshackle Victorian boarding house full of antique treasures, derelict outbuildings, and perfectly manicured lawn. He brought up two daughters, Soren and Cassandra, in Sharon Springs and was well known in the community for school budget battles, garage-saling, banging away loudly on his piano, providing high school scholarships, playing volleyball and basketball, bringing court cases, nude lawn mowing, illegal parking and a zillion other eccentricities that were a source of amusement, bemusement, and consternation.
For all of you who remember Seth in his later years, jogging backwards, counting loudly in Korean, picking up garbage along Route 20, please know that these were his attempts to keep his mind and body intact. For all of you who brought him home after finding him confused at the Dollar General, shoveled his walk in the winter, fixed his lawnmower when he no longer could, or spent time whistling at birds with him, please know that while your efforts may have gone unremarked in the moment, they did not go unnoticed. Your kindness has been deeply felt and appreciated by his family.
Seth is survived by his daughters, Soren (Todd), Cassandra, and grandson Neil, his former partners, Susan and Hilary, and many nephews, nieces, and cousins. A family remembrance and private inurnment will be held at a later date. Condolence cards for his family may be sent to his daughter’s home in Riverside, IL. For those of you who would like to honor Seth’s memory, please consider making a contribution to or attending the Dance Flurry in Saratoga. The Flurry was the highlight of Seth’s year and he attended until he could no longer tie his dancing shoes. https://www.flurryfestival.org/support/join-donate/

Sharon Springs - Margaret Rae Gavin, née Robertson, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1991, previously of Fairbanks, AK since 1985, and Winfield, NJ since 1958, died on Monday, January 15, 2024. She was 96.
Born on December 21, 1927, in Bayonne, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Janet (Stewart) Robertson, both Scottish immigrants from Glasgow. She was the oldest of three and was predeceased by two siblings; Stewart Robertson (2020), and Jan Rogers (2008).
She worked as a secretary for Winfield Mutual Housing and as a receptionist for Studio North in both Fairbanks and Sharon Springs, retiring in 2016 at the age of 89. She was a longtime member of both the Sharon Historical Society and the 20th Century Club as well as the Cabin Fever Quilters Guild in Alaska.
Marge (aka Grandmarge, Gigi, and Marge in Charge) was the welcoming face who greeted all who entered Studio North. When she wasn’t making ornaments for the students to hang on the studio tree or sewing and repairing costumes, she was dancing. She was a devoted member of the Dance for Heart class as well as a jazz and tap student. She was an integral part of the Studio North performances in so many ways.
Marge was fun, loving, and adventurous. She loved heading to the Jersey Shore every summer as well as yearly family trips to new destinations. Marge enjoyed playing the bass and singing at the many get togethers in Sharon Springs. She could always be found singing and dancing no matter where she was. Marge was also an avid quilter; making well over 100 quilts, many of which were given to family and friends for special occasions.
Being the forever optimist, Marge lived life to the fullest with no complaints. Her appreciative presence and upbeat spirit will remain with those who had the pleasure of getting to know her.
Survivors include a daughter, Betty (Jack) Gavin-Singer of Sharon Springs, three grandchildren, Andrew Singer, Rebecca (Nick) Singer-Zhou, and Martha (Cody) Singer-Smith; and two great
grandchildren, Liam, and Evelyn Zhou.
A Celebration of Life will be held locally at a later date. A private burial will be in Hilltop Cemetery, Mendham, New Jersey.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Klinkhart Hall Arts Center, Inc., PO BOX 101, Sharon Springs, NY 13459, or online at klinkharthall.org.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Corning – Charles Aviza, a recent resident of Corning (Steuben County) and previously of Canastota, died on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. He was 73.
Born in Albany on June 16, 1950, he was the son of the late Casimir and Betty Ann (Pastorek) Aviza.
Charles was a regional director for the New York State real property office for thirty-three years, retiring in 2005. He served in the New York Army National Guard for six years. His favorite pastime was deer hunting and spending time at New York Deer Camp in Spencer.
Survivors include his wife of nineteen years, Debbie Aviza of Corning; a step-son, Carl Reynolds of Canastota; a step-daughter, Cynthia (Jason) Reinhard of Kingston; six grandchildren, Drew Reinhard, Debra-Ann, Savannah, Carl Jr. and Lillian Reynolds, and Alicia Kish; and six great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his sister, Margaret Keller.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 27, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Cherry Valley, NY. Calling will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday, 1/26, at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. Burial is private.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, PO BOX 268, Warnerville, NY 12187.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

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Sharon Springs - Jean Bakkom, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1960, died at home on January 20, 2024. She was 99.
Born on March 3, 1924, in unincorporated Zenda, Wisconsin (Town of Linn), she was the daughter of the late Osmond and Emma (Olsen) Bakkom.
Jean earned a bachelor’s in physical education from La Crosse State Teachers College (Circa 1909) in 1946. Later, she would earn a master’s degree from Colorado State.
Jean enlisted with the Women’s Army Corp or WACS, a noncombat unit, in July 1953 as a First Lieutenant. She retired from active duty eleven years later as Major and then reverted to Reserve duty. She remained in the Reserves until retiring in 1981 as a Colonel. Brigadier General J. L. Collins Jr. presented her with the Legion of Merit award upon retirement.
While in Sharon Springs, she taught physical education at the Sharon Springs Central School for twenty-six years, she taught sixth grade as well, retiring from the district in 1990. Also, she was a member of the former St. Matthew’s Lutheran Chapel, Sharon Springs Historical Society, 20th Century Club, Silver and Gold, and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Survivors include two nieces, Debra Ehrenberg (Tom) of Howards Grove, WI and Judith Lynn of Madison, WI; a nephew, Denis Bakkom of Red Bank, TN; step nieces, Virginia (Mike) Orcutt-Clenard and Colleen (Dick) Avery, both of Atascadero, CA, and Ruth (Ed) Phelps of San Clemente, CA.
She was predeceased by her longtime domestic partner, Edith Marie Bell, on July 1, 2007; and a brother; Clifford Bakkom, in 2014.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday, January 23, at Lappeus Funeral Home, 113 Park Street, Sharon Springs. Visitation is prior to the service from 12:30 to 2:00.
Contributions may be made to the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley, PO BOX 40, Howes Cave, NY 12092, or online at schoharieanimalshelter.org

Sharon Springs – Dayle Kennedy, nee Chase, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1972, died on Thursday, December
21, 2023, at home with her loving family by her side. Her death was due to complications tied to cancer. She was 71.
Born in Gloversville on July 14, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Genevieve (Groff) Chase Jr.
She grew up in the hamlet of Charlotteville (Town of Summit) and attended schools in both Davenport and
Richmondville. She met her husband, Vernon Kennedy, during her high school days. They would eventually marry on
October 18, 1969.
Dayle had a long work history. Her first job was working for a sewing company in Canajoharie. When they closed in
1985, she immediately went to Interknitting in Cobleskill. Interknitting would eventually close their local plant in 2001.
Subsequently, Dayle worked for Wal*Mart Distribution center in Sharon Springs for sixteen years, retiring in 2017.
Also, she had been an active member of the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church.
Dayle’s pastimes were county fairs, lawn sales, the occasional trip to Turning Stone, and spending time with family.
Survivors include her husband of fifty-four years, Vernon Kennedy Sr. of Sharon Springs; three children, Lisa (Robert)
Brykailo, Vernon (Kimberly) Kennedy Jr., and Adam Kennedy, all of Sharon Springs; six siblings, Albert Jr., John,
David, Dennis, Ricky, and Penny; four grandchildren, Vernon Kennedy III, Jacob Kennedy, Kendra Jasewicz, and
Robert Brykailo; and four great grandsons, Maxwell, Kolton, Kaleb, and Mason Kennedy.
She was predeceased by two brothers, James, and Daniel.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, December 29, at the Sharon Springs United Methodist
Church, Highway Route 20, Sharon Springs.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, PO BOX 268, Warnerville NY 12187
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Sharon Springs - Douglas Cameron Plummer, a resident of Sharon Springs, NY since 1992 and previously of Manhattan since 1983, died on Thursday, December 14, 2023, in the comfort of his home. He was 63.
Born in Norristown, PA on September 3, 1960, he was the son of Lawrence L. Plummer, who survives, and the late Elizabeth (Jones) Plummer.
Doug grew up in Fairview Village, PA and graduated president of his class in 1978 from Methacton High School. Subsequently, in 1982, Doug earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Theater from New England College in Henniker, NH. While enrolled at the college, he spent a year studying abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland where he kindled his interest in his Scottish roots, a connection that lasted a lifetime.
After New England College, Doug moved to Manhattan to pursue a career in theater. During this time, he met the love of his life, Garth Roberts.
Eventually, Doug would move to Sharon Springs in 1992 and open a cafe in the Village with Garth Roberts. The Rockville Cafe (1993-2001) provided the foundation for their next business, a restoration of the abandoned 149-year-old American Hotel. The nine-room boutique style hotel and restaurant opened in 2001 and was an instant success. The hotel won three prestigious awards including the Excellence in Historic Preservation (Preservation League of NYS), the NYS Historic Preservation Award (Commissioner’s Private Sector Achievement Award), and the 2002 Historic Preservation Award for Rehabilitation (National Trust for Historic Preservation). The American Hotel also hosted Rachel Ray’s “40 Dollars a Day” and stimulated other development in the Village. The café, and later the hotel, became the heartbeat of Sharon Springs. Ever the consummate host, Doug welcomed many people to Sharon Springs. Working the front of the house, he could turn strangers into fast friends with his storytelling, wit, and robust enthusiasm.
He loved his community and was dedicated to serving, volunteering, and cultivating local projects. He served on the Sharon Springs Village Board as Trustee for eight years and then as Mayor from 2013 until his death. As Mayor, Doug spearheaded the effort to identify and pursue funding sources to upgrade and modernize Village infrastructure. As a Mayor and Officiant, Doug united people in marriage. Locally, he was active in the Sharon Springs Chamber of Commerce, the Sharon Historical Society, SEEC Advisory Board, and was a founding member of the former Sharon Springs Citizens Council of the Arts. He and Garth Roberts were part of the purchase of the neglected and underutilized Klinkhart Hall and facilitated the creation of the non-profit Klinkhart Hall Arts Center Inc., now on the cusp of a multi-million dollar restoration.
Survivors include his husband, Garth Roberts; his father, Lawrence Plummer; his step-mother, Prudence Churchill; his mother-in-law, Caroline Roberts; a sister, Melissa (Todd) Plummer-Trice; a brother, Lawrence (Karen) L. Plummer Jr.; a brother-in-law John Roberts; a sister-in-law Kate Roberts; seven nieces, Skyler Coelho, Elizabeth Swank, Maxine Young, Abigail Plummer; Jessica Roberts, Mary (Wayne) Jennings, and Carrie Roberts; seven nephews, James Trice, Rex Trice, Colin (Crissy) Roberts, David (Danielle) Roberts, Dylan Roberts, Zachary Bittner, and Joshua (Stephanie) Bittner; and many grandnieces and grandnephews.
He was predeceased by his mother, Elizabeth, in 1981; and a brother, Thomas, in 1974.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring of 2024.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Klinkhart Hall Arts Center, Inc., POB 101, Sharon Springs, NY 13459.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Mary Law (Merolla), a resident of Rexford since 2008, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, after a short illness. She was 95.
Born in Troy on December 27, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Lucy (Mezolla) Merolla.
Mary was a graduate of Troy High School and later earned an associate degree in culinary arts from Schenectady County Community College in 1991.
She married Robert Law on January 13, 1951. He passed away on July 4, 2013.
Survivors include five daughters; Robin Paino of Boca Raton, FL, Michele Garwood of The Villages, FL, Marianne Moore of Sharon Springs, Melissa Baker of Sandisfield, MA, and Roxanne DeGraw of Scotia; a son, Martin Law of Scotia; thirteen grandchildren; Alicia Barrios, Eric Jr., and Nicolette Moore, Travis, and Jesse Paino, Rene Chawago, Russell, and Josiah Baker, Sara Whitney, Jessica Mitchel, Rachel Carbery, and Joshua, and Shannon Gibbons; thirteen great grandchildren; Leilani, and Logan Barrios, Giovanni Law-D’Angelo, Quinton Moore, Logan, Jackson, and Luca Paino, Carson, and Emma Chawago, Elaina, Isacc, and Eric Mitchel, and Natalie Rose Carbery; and a brother-in-law, Peter Diem.
She was predeceased by a son, Raymond Law in 1965; and eight siblings; Joseph, Sylvester, Tina, Lena, Eva, Helen, Rose, and Dorothy.
Interment will be private in Saratoga National Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Helios Care, 297 River Street Service Road, Suite 1, Oneonta, NY 13820.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Richmondville - Kathleen (Kathy) E. Schuppel, a resident of Richmondville since 2004, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at her residence. She was 62.
Born in Cooperstown on September 27, 1961, she was the daughter of the late George and Madeline (O’Neill) Schuppel of Carlisle.
In 1969, the family moved to a new farm in Sharon Springs, NY on Loonenbergh Turnpike Road. After graduating from Sharon springs Central School in 1979, she soon married the love of her life, Ed Aker, and eventually they were assisting on the day-to-day at the family farm with her brother Danny.
Later on, Kathy was employed by Schoharie County as a 911 emergency dispatcher, retiring early due to disability in 2016. Earlier, she was a clerk for the former Mobil station on Route 20 and a former paging company on Beechwood Road, both in Sharon Springs.
She was able to live independently through the generous support and love of many close friends; in particular, Gloria Jean Hellijes, and her nephew, Aaron Schuppel. Kathy was a very generous and caring person for the down and out, and her home was often utilized as a shelter for several indigent people. She enjoyed her cats and was known as “Kat” within her family. Pastimes were cross stitching and traveling. Kathy confessed Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior.
Kathy was preceded in death by her mother; Madeline; four brothers, Tommy, Bill, John, and Danny; and her father and stepmother, George, and Anna Mae.
Survivors include two brothers; Peter (Janie) of Cashion, OK, and Joe (Kathleen) of Waldorf, MD. Other mentions include Aunt Joan Carmen, age 99 in Stuart Fl; two sisters-in-law; Beverly Schuppel in Deltona, Fl; and Sue Hall in Sharon Springs; close friends, Donald, and Nancy Nelson of Richmondville; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, November 9, at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. Kathleen’s brother, Peter Schuppel, will officiate. Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Richmondville Volunteer Rescue Squad (RVES), 388 Main Street, Richmondville, NY 12149.

Jack Ilowiecki, a longtime resident of Cobleskill and most recently of Palatine Nursing Home since September 2022, died at the home on Thursday, October 19, 2023. He was 90.
Born in Utica on October 3, 1933, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Usyk) Ilowiecki.
John was a self-employed logger all his life and he worked intermittently on the family farm, retiring in 1993.
Survivors include six sisters; Wanda Ilowiecki of Cobleskill, Jane Contois of Deltona, FL, Maryann Ilowiecki of Salem, NH, Betty Barlow of Abingdon, VA, Katherine Ilowiecki of Andover, NH, and Ann Collins of Maryville, TN; and a brother, Carl Ilowiecki of Carlisle.
Services are private and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Alice M. Barbic, born on the 7th of January, 1947, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in her home in Henryville, Indiana, on the 16th of October, 2023.
Alice is preceded by her parents, William Barbic Sr. and Elizabeth Ryder (née Mackey;) her grandparents, LeRoy Mackey Sr. and Iva Mackey (née Briggs;) her aunt, Helen Mackey (née Kopf;) her sister-in-law, Tina Myers and her former husbands, George Pynn and James Kovac. She is survived by her siblings, Joanne Duncan (née Barbic) of Lady Lake, Florida, and William Barbic Jr. of Sharon Springs, New York; her sister-in-law, Darlene Lane of Sharon Springs, New York; her children, Kimberly (Fredrick "Ferd") Mattice (née Kovac) of Henryville, Indiana, Stefan (Anne) Kovac of Middleburgh, New York, and Rebecca Pynn of Henryville, Indiana; her grandchildren, Samantha, Alyssa, Stefan, Alix, Kassidy, Nathan and Nicholas; and fifteen great-grandchildren.
Alice was born in Cobleskill, New York, raised in Dorloo, and later in Sharon Springs, New York. She spent the first half of her adult life in Sharon Springs, where she was employed at the family business: The Maples Adult Home. Alice undertook many caregiving roles for the tenants at the home while being the caretaker for her own family and friends.
During 1992-93, Alice traveled south to live in Florida. She began her career as a mental health coach at Marion-Citrus Mental Health in Ocala. She continued to be a helpful presence to society and her loved ones, caring for those in need. In her free time, she spent countless hours at breathtaking places; her favorite activities were going to the beach and basking in the sunlight. She grew a taste for golfing, finding pleasure in playing with her friends, family, and children.
In her later years, Alice helped her youngest daughter, Rebecca, raise her two sons, Nathan and Nicholas. In 2009, she moved to Henryville, Indiana, where her other daughter, Kimberly, and her family resided. She began homeschooling her grandsons in 2010, educating the two of them, through their academic years from kindergarten to twelfth grade.
Known as "Nana" by many, Alice was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and best friend to all. Her presence lit a room and her smile was contagious; those who knew her felt blessed to be around her. She cared for the well-being of others before herself, acting selflessly whenever the opportunity arose. She leaves behind an immense legacy and a family who will remember her kind acts and generous nature.
Alice chose cremation. Her wishes were to be in the dress her son, Stefan, called her beautiful in numerous times; Alice said she had never felt so flattered. A celebration of her life will be planned among the family to be held at a later date.

John Jackson, a longtime resident of Warnerville, died on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at his residence after a short illness. He was 67.
Born in Cobleskill on October 15, 1955, he was the son of the late William and Thelma (Beacraft) Jackson.
John was a 1976 graduate of the former Cobleskill High School. Subsequently, he worked his entire life in the maintenance department for Fulton Montgomery Community College and then SUNY Cobleskill, retiring in 2011.
John enjoyed sports and he closely followed the Yankees, Buffalo Bills, and the careers of Nascar drivers Bill and Chase Elliot.
Survivors include a son, Chris Jackson of Cobleskill; two brothers; Daniel Jackson of Norwich, and David Jackson of Cobleskill; and a sister, Lynn Lesinski of Root.
A private ceremony will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, POB 268, Warnerville, NY 12187.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Jeanne Lagasse, a longtime resident of East Windsor, NJ, and a seasonal resident locally, died on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at her residence in East Windsor (Mercer County), after a short illness. She was 82.
Born in New Bedford, MA on July 12, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Florence (Carreau) Lagasse.
Jeanne was a longtime inspector for the US Department of Agriculture and eventually Homeland Security after the departments merged after 2001. She retired in 2005. In the middle of her career, the government assisted her in attaining a degree from Rutgers University.
Survivors include six children; Alfred Lagasse of Pine Bush, NJ, Marcel Bialt of Howell, NJ, Bernard Bialt of Florida, Jeannine Bialt of East Windsor, NJ, Doris Sabler of Sharon Springs, and Celina Bialt of Rockville Centre, NY; nine grandchildren; and five great grandchildren
She was predeceased by four siblings; Marcel, George, Maurice, and Irene; and two grandchildren, Gabrielle, and Anthony Sabler in April 2015.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 am Monday, August 14, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Cherry Valley, NY. Calling is from 10:00 to 11:00 prior at the church. Interment to follow in Cherry Valley Cemetery. Repast will follow the burial at the church fellowship hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, online at stjude.org/donate, or by mail to 501 St. Jude Place • Memphis, TN 38105.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Franklin Walker Jr., a longtime resident of Warnerville, died on Friday, July 28, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam, after a short illness. He was 73.
Born in Cobleskill on March 26, 1950, he was the son of the late Franklin and Jennie (Beacraft) Walker Sr. Franklin worked for Jamesway Department store in Cobleskill from their opening day until closing in 1993. He also worked for the former Carol’s Corporation and Eden Park Nursing Home before working and retiring from SUNY Cobleskill in 2019.
Survivors include a brother; Bruce Walker of Cobleskill; several nieces and nephews; and several grand nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by three siblings, Douglas, Richard, and Deanna.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 3, at Bramanville Prospect Cemetery, 137 Howes Cave Road, Cobleskill.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Michael Jackson, a longtime resident of Warnerville, died on Wednesday July 5, 2023, at Mary Imogene Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown after a short illness. He was 57.
Born in Cobleskill on June 17, 1966, he was the son of the late William and Thelma (Beacraft) Jackson.
Michael was a graduate of the former Cobleskill High School and of Wyoming Technical Institute in Laramie. He earned an automotive mechanics degree at WTI.
He worked as an automotive mechanic throughout the local area and was currently working at J&M Automotive Services in Richmondville at the time of his passing.
Survivors include three brothers; Daniel (Deborah), John, and David Jackson; a sister, Lynn Lesinski; several nieces and nephews; and a great niece and great nephew.
Services were private. Burial was held in Lawyersville Cemetery on July 14, 2023.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital by mail at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or online at stjude.org.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Ethan Lucas Samuel Schilde, known by his closest friends as Sam, was born on April 9, 1993, in Cooperstown. Sam grew up in Sharon Springs, New York then moved to Middleburgh. He passed on Monday, June 12, 2023, at Albany Medical Center with his fiancé McKenzie by his side.
Sam was a 2011 graduate of Sharon Springs Central School. After high school, he attended the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Orlando, FL where he graduated with a mechanics trade certificate in 2013. He began working locally at his beloved family farm, Sharon Orchards, and also Cooperstown Hardware. Later, he began his career as a heavy equipment operator for A. Colarusso and Son in Hudson, NY.
Sam was a devoted outdoorsman who loved spending all of his time hunting, snowmobiling, snowboarding, four-wheeling, jeeping, kayaking, and riding his dirt bike at various tracks around the Capital Region. He also spent the majority of his time with his fiancé McKenzie and close friends.
Survivors include his longtime fiancé, McKenzie Rivenburgh of Schoharie; his father, Stephen Schilde of Sharon Springs; predeceased by his mother, Donna Schilde (Hamm); also survived by his brother, Mark Schilde-Mayorga (Mario) of Sharon Springs; and his beloved extended family made up of his amazing friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00 - 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 24, at Sharon Orchards, 573 Chestnut Street, Sharon Springs.
Memorial donations can be made in Sam’s name to a foundation of your choice.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Olga M. Rabuck, 95, of Delray Beach, FL passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 3, 2023.
Olga (Mowers) Rabuck was born on November 29, 1927, in Jefferson, NY, the daughter of the late Fred Mowers and Olga (Walker) Mowers. She married the love of her life, Bertram Rabuck, on December 18, 1946. They lived in the Philadelphia area until 1948 when her husband was discharged from the Navy. She returned to Jefferson, NY and eventually relocated to Sharon Springs, NY to lovingly raise her family. She also provided care for several children in the foster care system. During her life, she moved several times in support of her husband’s work opportunities and to be closer to family. This included Saratoga Springs, NY, Niagara Falls, NY, Kissimmee, FL, Galway, NY and Delray Beach, FL. Each time, she embraced the move as an opportunity to make new friends. From working in the school cafeteria to gift shops (National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Niagara Falls State Park, Kissimmee Florist) her genuine friendliness always brought a smile. Her greatest joy was her family. Even at 95, she kept in touch with daily calls or emails and using Facebook. She had a great love for baking and sweets. Her chocolate jumbos were a Christmas family tradition. Among her favorites were cupcakes, rice pudding and anything with caramel or peanut butter.
She is survived by four children; Linda (Jon) Maring of Boynton Beach, FL, Carol (Richard) Lantz of Saratoga Springs, NY, Burt (Sarah) Rabuck of Aurora, CO, and Robert (Cynthia) Rabuck of Delray Beach, FL; a sister, Beatrice Warner; a brother, Donald (Kris) Mowers; a sister-in-law, Shirley Mowers; and a brother-in-law, John Stark. She was an adoring Nana and Aunt to several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Bertram Rabuck, a sister, Carol (Mowers) Stark; a brother, Fred (Bunny) Mowers; and a son, William Vinson.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 am on Saturday, June 17, in Sharon Cemetery, 346 Highway Route 20, town of Sharon. A reception will follow the service at the American Hotel, 192 Main St, Sharon Springs.
In lieu of flowers, Olga’s family kindly requests donations to be made to The Carol Stark Foundation, www.thecarolstarkfoundation.com.
Arrangements by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Joseph Todd Campbell, a longtime resident of Sharon Springs and most recently of Cobleskill, passed away on Sunday May 21, 2023, at Mary Imogene Bassett Healthcare after a short illness.
Joe was the eldest of three sons born to Oswald "Arthur" and Mary (Foley) Campbell on July 15, 1934, in Queens, New York. He attended Our Lady of Sorrows elementary school and Newtown High School.
Joe was a designer and artist all his life, primarily in New York City and Sharon Springs. In Sharon Springs, he was the owner of Finishing Touch and at one time served as the Sharon Springs Chamber of Commerce President. In 2009, Joe initiated the Sharon Springs Garden Party and Harvest festivals celebrating local farms and artisans.
Survivors include his son, Robert Campbell of Tokyo, Japan; brother, James Campbell of Flushing, New York; nephew Jason Campbell of Boston, MA; niece Jillian (Kevin) McNeely of New Hyde Park, NY, 3 great nephews and 1 great niece. Joe was predeceased by his ex-wife Joan (Scanlon) Moss and a brother, Robert Campbell.
A private celebration of Joseph’s life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Edwin W. Larkin, a lifelong resident of Sharon Springs, died on Monday, May 29, 2023 at his residence after a short illness. He was 95.
Born in the town of Sharon on January 12, 1928, he was the son of the late Marvin and Marjorie (Sommers) Larkin.
Ed was a 1945 graduate of Sharon Springs Central School and in September of that year he began to work for the school as a bus driver. He retired in 1996 after fifty-one years with the district. In 1951, Ed took over the family dairy farm from his father. He sold the farm to his son Paul in 1982 and then worked for his son and grandson until 2018, finally retiring at 90.
He was a regular bowler at both the former Sharon Lanes and Cherry Valley Bowling Alley. He turned his pastime into a job and worked as a pin setter for both businesses. He was a longtime member of the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church.
Ed was married in 1951 to Virginia Haner and they had six children. Virginia died on July 9, 1979. He was also predeceased by their daughter Diana Larkin in 1979, their son Paul in 2014, a granddaughter Grace Larkin in 2007, and his brother Ronald Larkin.
Survivors include his wife of forty-two years, Mary Ann (Vrooman) Larkin of Sharon Springs; his four children; Valerie Becker of Cobleskill, Melanie Ray of Richfield Springs, Shane Larkin of Mechanicville, and Glenn Larkin of Selkirk; eleven grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren, and a daughter-in-law, Patricia (Keller) Larkin.
Calling hours will be Friday, June 2, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. A graveside service will be 11:00 am Saturday in Slate Hill Cemetery, town of Sharon. Repast will follow the interment back at the United Methodist Church fellowship hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to United Methodist Church, POB 282, Sharon Springs, NY 13459 or Helios Care, 297 River Street Road, Oneonta, NY 13820.

Glens Falls – Linda Kimmey, a longtime resident of Glens Falls, died on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Albany Medical Center. She was 79.
Born in Manhattan on May 19, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Helvi (Holm) Woods.
She was a 1961 graduate of South Glens Falls High School and a member of the United Methodist Church in Queensbury.
Linda was primarily a homemaker, but later in life, she worked at Sutton’s Furniture store and House of Fabrics, both in Queensbury. Her passion was sewing, and she became a sought-after seamstress and avid quilter. Other pastimes included hiking, camping, and kayaking in the Adirondacks.
Survivors include two children, Scott Kimmey and Heather Bolles, both of Steamboat Springs, CO; a sister, Sandy VanGarderen of Glens Falls; a grand-daughter, Ashley Lapham; and a nephew, Peter W. VanGarderen of Glens Falls.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 pm on Saturday, May 20th, at her residence, 26 Davis Street, Glens Falls.
Memorial contributions may be made to Purrs and Paws Cat Shelter, 3857 Route 9L, Lake George, NY 12845.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Sharon Springs, Schoharie County Ms. Vivian J. Keller, 89, of Sharon Springs, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Born in Freeland, Maryland on October 12, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth (Johnson) Beroff.As a young child, she moved to Sharon Springs with her family and was a 1952 graduate of Sharon Springs High School. For over 27 years she was employed by LaSalle Labs in Canajoharie, NY, retiring in 1996. A woman of great faith, she was an active member of the United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Silver and Gold Club. Her greatest joy was spending time with family, and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was predeceased by her three siblings, Donald Beroff, Muriel Williams and Neva Stanton.
Survivors include her four children, Randall (Audumn) Keller, Daniel Keller, Steven Keller and Connie Flanagan; eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will take place on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 12p.m. at the Lappeus Funeral Home, 113 Park Street, Sharon Springs, NY 13459. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family, prior to the service, beginning at 10:30a.m.
Burial will take place at a later date in the Ames Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Vivian’s memory may be made to her beloved church, the Sharon Spring United Methodist Church, PO Box 282, Sharon Springs, NY 13459.

Seward - Michael A. Wellek, a resident of Seward since 2018 and previously of Sharon Springs since 1991, died unexpectedly at his residence of a short illness. He was 48.
Born in Passaic, New Jersey on September 8, 1974, he was the son of the late (February 25, 2023) Lorraine E. Labib.
Michael was a 1992 graduate of Sharon Springs Central School. Subsequently, he worked many years as a bartender and short order cook for both Perillo’s in Sharon Springs and Garlic Bob’s in Cobleskill. Later, he installed epoxy floors commercially for Key Equipment in Albany, retiring around 2011 due to illness.
Mike knew how to troubleshoot the common problems with mower and car engines, and it became a pastime. He was a Mr. Fixit type person. Also, he enjoyed grilling, cooking pizza for family and friends, and tinkering with his aquarium. He was a loving father, husband and will be missed by all.
Survivors include his wife, who he met in 2003 and married in 2010, Bernadette (Lanigan) Wellek; a daughter, Ava; a son, Anthony; three brothers, Joseph Labib of Cobleskill, Jason Wellek of Gloversville, and Nicholas Wellek of Esperance; and a sister, Dori Albanese of Warwick (Orange County); and four nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a sister, Maria Wellek in 1981.
Calling hours will be held Wednesday, March 22, from 5:00 – 6:00 pm at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. Reception to follow at the Sharon Springs Fire Department, Beechwood Road.
In memory of his mother's recent death, Lorraine, of cancer, Michael would like memorial contributions to be made to Marathon for a Better Life, POB 268, Warnerville, NY 12187.

Cobleskill - Lorraine E. Labib, a resident Cobleskill for twelve years and previously of Sharon Springs since 1991, died on Saturday, February 25, at Cobleskill Regional Hospital, after a long illness. She was 68.
Born in Loyalhanna, PA (Latrobe area) on May 30, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Elizabeth (Loughner) Wellek.
Lorraine was a longtime resident of Jersey City where she worked as a server for several local diners in the area. She was known for her pleasant demeanor on the job.
She had a passion for anything related to music. She enjoyed singing and karaoke on the occasional night out. Also, she loved reading and writing poetry, family, and grandchildren.
Survivors include four sons; Jason of Gloversville, Nicholas of Esperance, and Michael and Joseph, both of Cobleskill; a daughter, Dori of Warwick (Orange County); four siblings, William, Donna, Elaine, and Mary; and six grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Maria Wellek in 1981; and a sister, Dawn Wellek in 2018.
Calling hours will be held Saturday, March 4, from 11:30 – 1:00 pm at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Queensbury – Dawn Sweet, a lifelong resident of the area, died suddenly on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Glens Falls Hospital after being stricken. She was 68.
Born in Glens Falls on August 26, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Catherine (Thomson) Sweet.
Dawn recently worked for NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business) as a lobbyist. She primarily worked as an advocate for small businesses in the area. Although Dawn had retired in 2016 from NFIB, she resumed her career with them in 2022 and was working at the time of her death.
Dawn enjoyed spending time with her family, walking her Siberian Husky, Buster, at Cole’s Woods, hiking, kayaking, and the outdoors in general.
Survivors include three daughters; Danna Tougas (Justin) of Queensbury, and Amber Carpenter (Scott) and Maria Murphy (Jeramie), both of South Glens Falls; a son, Donny Singleton (Lisa) of South Glens Falls; seven siblings, Keith, Gary, and Michael, all of Queensbury, Jaimie of Fort Ann, Lawrence of Myrtle Beach, Linda of Glens Falls, and Alicia of Ticonderoga; twelve grandchildren, Robert, Kyle, Dylan and Hunter Murphy, Tyler Guy, Ayriana and Evan Singleton, Addison Tougas, Al and Cambria Pratt, Lilly Carpenter, and Salena Dickinson; and five great grandchildren, Cole, Wade, McKenna, Tristan, and Brooklyn.
She was predeceased by two sisters; Christine Mayer in January 2021, and Sandra Lawrence in December 2022.
A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, February 27, from 1:00 – 6:00 pm at Craft on 9, 7 South Street, Glens Falls.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Maternity Services, 290 Canada Street, Lake George, NY 12845.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Sharon Springs – Laura Roe, nee Fitzpatrick, a longtime resident of Sharon Springs and most recently of Prattsville (Green County) died on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at her parents’ home in Sharon Springs. She was 51.
Born in West Islip, NY on December 27, 1971, she was the daughter of Arthur and Joan (Miller) Fitzpatrick, who survive.
Laura was a Sharon Springs Central School graduate and worked fifteen years as a paralegal for a private law firm. She had earned an associate degree from Bryant and Stratton College in Albany.
Survivors include four daughters; Taryanna Brothers of Rome, Leighanna Stephens of Schoharie, and Sydney and Jaiden Roe, both of Sharon Springs; a son, Jaykob Roe of Cobleskill; a sister, Kimberly Potter of Little Falls; two brothers, Arthur Fitzpatrick Jr. of Sharon Springs, and Sean Fitzpatrick of Ames; and two grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ira Roe in 2015, and a brother, Allen Fitzapatrick in 1999.
All services will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Addiction-Recovery Center, 3 Mercy Care Lane, Guilderland, NY 1208
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Sharon Springs – Guy Bartlett, a lifelong resident of the area, died on Friday, December 23, 2022, at Mary Imogene Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown. He was 92.
Born in Canajoharie on March 18, 1930, he was the son of the late E.G.‘Dutch’ and Myrtle (Conover) Bartlett.
Guy worked at the former Lifesavers factory in Canajoharie for thirty-eight years, retiring in 1988. He was a longtime member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Ames.
Guy enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapshooting, and snowmobiling with the Sharon Pathfinders club. He was an accurate shooter earning him the nickname ‘deadeye.’ Also, he was a standout pitcher for the local town baseball team, and he played in local bowling
and softball leagues.
His favorite pastime was camping with his wife Lois all over the country, however, their favorite spot was at Roundout Valley Resort in Kingston. Guy married Lois Aker on June 17, 1950. She passed away on March 30, 2018.
Survivors include eight children; Bruce, Dennis, Donna, Bonnie (Bob), Dan (Theresa), Doug (Sally), Barry (Lori), and Daryl (Linda); a brother, Richard; a sister, Marion; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a son, Robert Bartlett on May 3, 2000; and three siblings, Lyman, Donald, and Joyce.
A visitation will be held from 5:30 to 7:00 on Thursday, 12/29, at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. Interment will be at a later date in Slate Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, POB 268, Warnerville, NY 12187.

Ronald Vanderstad, a resident of Sharon Springs passed away at the age of 90 on December 22, 2022 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home in Stamford, NY.
Ron was born on February 26, 1932 in Prospect Park NJ, the son of the late Ernest and Florence Vanderstad. He resided in Hawthorne, NJ before moving to Sharon Springs with his family in 1963. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Cobleskill.
Ron was a longtime mechanic and carpenter for the NY State Department of Parks and Recreation, primarily at Thatcher Park in Voorheesville. After retirement Ron worked for many years for the Sharon Springs Central School. He coached baseball and softball and was a teacher’s aid. The students affectionately called him “Mr. V”.
Ron’s hobbies included baseball, golf and horse racing. He also enjoyed summer vacations at the beach with his family.
Ron married his wife of fifty nine years, Doris Coleman, on November 22, 1952. He lovingly cared for her as she courageously battled a long illness until her death in 2012. Ron will be remembered as a kind soul with a smile for everyone he met.
Survivors include three daughters, Rhonda Wilty of Richmondville, Tracey Vanderstad of Bethlehem, PA, and Paula Bellinger of Cobleskill; a son, Matthew (Stephanie) Vanderstad of Glenville; seven grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by five sisters, one brother, and two grandsons, Justin Cancelliere in 2014 and Garrett Wilty in 2021.
A service will be held at 11:30 am on Thursday, December 29, at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. Calling is prior to the service from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Interment will be at a later date in Sharon Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon For A Better Life, PO Box 268, Warnerville, NY 12187.

Albany – Daniel Manchester, a longtime resident of Albany and previously of Sharon Springs, died on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, New Jersey. He was 26.
Daniel was born in Albany on July 5, 1996, the son of Will Manchester of Sharon Springs and Trish Booth (John) of Roseboom, both survive.
Daniel was a 2017 graduate of the Kevin Langan Center for Disabilities School in Albany.
He enjoyed attending truck and tractor pulls at local fairs, and auto racing (dirt track and Nascar). Also, he was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and the New York Giants. In 2012, Make a Wish Foundation awarded Daniel a two-day trip to New York City with VIP passes to a Yankees game. Also included in the trip was a tour of the stadium and dinner in the Yankees private dining room.
Survivors include two brothers; Mackenzie Manchester of Johnstown and Ayden Hickling of Roseboom; a sister, Ivory Manchester of Canajoharie; grandparents, Wilson and Irene Manchester of Sharon Springs; a niece and nephew, Summer and Finley Steidle, both of Canajoharie; a stepmom, Pam Ferry; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. All loved him dearly and will miss him.
A visitation will held on Saturday, January 14, from noon to 2:00pm at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. A reception will follow at the Canajoharie Eagles, Church Street.
Inurnment will be at a later date in Slate Hill Cemetery, town of Sharon.
Memorial contributions may be made to Make a Wish Foundation, online at wish.org (Northeast NY Region).
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Manchester, NH: Heather Pettengill, formerly of Cobleskill, passed away of a short illness on November 21, 2022, at Elliot Hospital in Manchester. She was 46.
Survivors include her mother, Renae (Bob) Govel; her father, Mark Pettengill; two daughters, Ashley Trafton and Emily Burnett; a son, Johnathon Philipp; a grandson, Mason Steidle; two sisters, Susan (Joe) Rorick, and Bonnie Pettengill; a niece and nephew, Rachel, and David Rorick; and several aunts and uncles.
A service will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, December 7, at Faith Bridge Church, Manchester, NH.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, P.O. Box 268, Warnerville, NY 12187.
Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Jefferson – Frederick Black, a resident of the town of Jefferson for twenty years, died at his residence on Monday, September 26, 2022. He was 52.
Born in Redbank, New Jersey on October 28, 1969, he was the son of Frederick and Arlene (Trepp) Black, who survive.
Survivors besides his parents include three daughters; Kayla, Brittany, and Nicole; three sisters, Kelly, Shelly, and Denise; and seven grandchildren, Jesse, Journey, Daniel, Keith, Ryan, Aliyah, and Alex.
A memorial service will be held at 11:45 am Monday, October 10, at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. Visitation is prior to the service from 11:00 to 11:45.
Memorial contributions may be made to charity.

Sharon Springs – Susan Chetwynd Romeyn Belfance, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1986, died on Saturday September 17, 2022, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. She was 64.
Born in Gloversville on April 8, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Elizabeth (Carrol) Chetwynd.
Susan worked for twenty-five years at Wal Mart Distribution Center in Sharon Springs. She was working at the time of her death and had been head of the QA department at Wal Mart for many years.
Susan was the ‘best mom ever’ and a kind, loving, thoughtful person with a big heart. She enjoyed the warmth and nostalgia of campfires and spending time with her grandchildren.
Susan’s first husband whom she married in 1975, Ronald R. Romeyn, passed away accidentally in 1978.
Survivors include her husband of forty-five years, Alton Belfance of Sharon Springs; two daughters, Erin Belfance, and Katelyn (Steve) Pasternak; four sons, Troy Romeyn, Ronnie (Helen) Romeyn, Alton Belfance Jr., and Jared Belfance; and thirteen grandchildren.
She was predeceased by two brothers; Gary Lee and Jimmy.
A Celebration of Life ceremony will begin at 11:00am, Sunday October 2, at the Tryon Inn in Cherry Valley, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, online at diabetes.org.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Nancy Ann DiPace Pfau, 79, of Albany, NY, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 31, 2022.
Born in Albany on October 18, 1942 to Helen (Madison) and Vito Anthony Di Pace, she is survived by her husband of 58 years, Richard Pfau of Albany, her children Bradley of Bern, Switzerland, and daughter Aleksandra of Conway, AR, grandchildren Sebastian and Tobias Pfau of Bern, and brother Anthony DiPace of Sharon Springs. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Albany.
Nancy was a joyful, outward-facing person with a big, welcoming smile. She made friends easily and always found the good in others. Her father died in the Second World War when she was two, and she never got over it but thought of him all the time, wondering what would have been different had he lived. Her mother and grandmother, both widowed young, were role models of strength and compassion who believed in her and helped her to academic as well as social success. She was salutatorian of Sharon Springs Central School, completed her undergraduate education at Syracuse University, and earned a master’s from Columbia.
Nancy took special pride in her children. Both are teachers, Bradley at the University of Bern and Aleksandra at Hendrix College. Although she missed them, Nancy was glad they had gone out into the world on their own.
An inspirational teacher in five states and Tehran, Iran, Nancy developed her own student-centered philosophy, “well ahead of her time,” one student said.. She wanted her students to learn actively through discussion in small groups, debate, and reflection Rather than recite facts, Nancy made history live, and she stressed that people, with all their biases, create the stories of the past. Frequent family conversations about teaching and learning led her husband, son, and daughter to incorporate Nancy’s methods into their own teaching.
Many of Nancy’s students chose to teach. One, now a professor, told her she had helped them become “educated consumers of information.”   Nancy was able to reach not only the most dedicated students but also troubled students, including one who murdered a relative and returned after his conviction to tell her he would miss her while in prison.
In addition to teaching, Nancy was an exemplary presidential spouse, a role model for many, at Illinois College and Averett University, organizing and hosting hundreds of events at her home and across the country.   She always had time for students; “I remember every interaction,” one said, “She is the sweetest and kindest woman ever!”
All her life Nancy loved reading. She wrote two books of her own, Sharon and Sharon Springs, a history, published by Acadia Press in 2015, and The Illinois College President’s Home: Traditions for Dining, published by Morris Press in 2000. She also edited The Chatter, a quarterly newsletter for Sharon Springs. As well did she love music, particularly Irish and Scottish songs, and sang in church choirs.
Nancy consistently reached out to those she regarded as unfairly treated, notably LGBT persons, native Americans, and African Americans. Before it was commonplace, she bravely led the successful effort to remove the Confederate flag from her high school in Virginia, despite personal threats from the Ku Klux Klan. A highlight of her life was spending a morning alone with Coretta Scott King, chatting about life, children, and Martin’s work.
Travel was another of Nancy’s passions. She especially enjoyed Switzerland where her son and his family live, and also her trips to Finland, Sweden, England, and Scotland.
Forty-four years after leaving her home in Sharon Springs, Nancy returned for 12 happy years, until a stroke forced her move to a retirement community.
A private burial will be scheduled in Sharon Cemetery. Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. Donations to Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood, 855 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206 Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY 12205, would honor Nancy.

Sharon Springs – Edward Carrow, a resident of Sharon Springs since 2012, passed away on Tuesday August 23, 2022, at his residence. He was 58.
Born in Albany, NY on September 16, 1963, he was the son of the late Clifford and Karin (Buege) Carrow.
Eddie worked in transportation for the Golub Corporation in Rotterdam for 13 years and previously for Hutchinson’s in Vermont.
Edward was a longtime member of both the Colonie Fire Company and the Shaker Road Loudonville Fire Department, where he was affectionately known as Eddie and Bubba throughout the department.
Survivors include his children; Lucas, Oliver, Aubree, and Piper; and their mother, Jenessa Cummings, all of Sharon Springs; two daughters, Brittany, and Caitlin; four siblings, Jeffrey, Susan, Brenda, and Michele; and three grandchildren, Hailey, Colton, and Caleb.
He was predeceased by his sister, Lora Ann.
Private interment will be at a later date in Memory Gardens Cemetery and Memorial Park, Colonie.
Contributions may be made to the Colonie Fire Company, 1631 Central Avenue, Colonie, NY 12205, or to the Shaker Road Loudonville Fire Department, 550 Albany Shaker Road Loudonville, New York 12211.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

On August 17, 2022 at AO Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta NY, at the age of 95. Charles France was born in Seward, NY. Predeceased by parents (Harold and Doris France), wife of 54 years (Lorraine McMahon France), daughter (Colleen VanVechten), and brother (Carleton France). He is survived by his daughter, Charlaine (Donald) Neill of Henrietta, NY, grandchildren Michelle (Richard) Hodge, Jennifer (Gregory) Kinslow and Jeffrey (Holly) Neill, and great-grandchildren Faith (John) Thelin, Samantha Hodge, Erin, Lauren, and Megan Kinslow, and Caleb and Leah Neill who affectionately called him ”Super Papa.” He is also survived by nephews and dear friends in the Schoharie and Otsego County areas.
Charlie lived most of his years in Sharon Springs. He was an alumnus of Sharon Springs Central School, a WWII Army Corps Veteran, and a former member of the Sharon Springs Fire Department, American Legion, and Masons. Charlie was the Postmaster in Sharon Springs for over 25 years and became friends with everyone in town.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer. Charlie loved to be outdoors—wandering in the woods with his father, brother, and their beagles or deer hunting. Others saw him on Summit Lake or in a stream fishing. He told stories of racing down big hills in the snow with his brother. And as a young father, he shoveled off Bowmaker’s pond so his children could skate and built snow forts for friends to enjoy. In addition to constructing his house in the rock ledge on his property, he built a water wheel for his pond; friends and travelers would stop to take pictures. When his grandchildren visited, they looked forward to the adventures he’d take them on and eagerly watched for him to walk up the hill during his lunch break from the post office. He and Lorraine liked to travel to Myrtle Beach and Florida for vacations. He spent many hours on the golf course and loved playing with the people he met. Charlie always had a story to tell and was ready to share his experiences and knowledge with others.
Charlie wanted to thank all who have sent cards, notes, visits, and phone calls with him over the past few years. He cherished his friendships with you.
The family would like to thank the staff at The Heritage at the Plains in Oneonta and AO Fox Nursing Home for the care they gave to him during the past year.
As a tribute to him, please spend time on a walk with your family. Listen to birds, watch animals, and wander through the woods. He loved the outdoors and wanted to share it with all.
There will be a private family service for him to be held at a later date.

Sharon Springs: A memorial service will be held for Gloria Santillo, 84, at 11:00 am Saturday August 27, 2022, at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.
Gloria, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1982, passed on January 24, 2021, after a long illness. She had been a resident of Sharon Springs since 1982 and was active in several local organizations.
Survivors include her husband of thirty-nine years, C. Alfred Santillo of Sharon Springs; two daughters, Katherine Miller, and Deborah Miller; son-in-law, Robin MacDuffie; and a grandson, Patrick Miller.
Contributions may be made to Doctors Without Borders USA,
P.O. Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5030; or online at doctorswithoutborders.org.

Sharon Springs -Joseph Hartlieb, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1967 and most recently of Palatine Nursing Home since July 13 this year, died suddenly on Friday, July 22, 2022, at the home. He was 68.
Born in Poughkeepsie on April 25, 1954, he was the son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Cole) Hartlieb.
Joe was a longtime manager for FGI Industries in Amsterdam, retiring when the plant closed in 2016. Joe took pride in caring for and maintaining the appearance of his yard and overall grounds. During retirement, he enjoyed spending time with family.
Survivors include a daughter, Amy Hartlieb; a son, Joseph Hartlieb, both of Sharon Springs; a brother, Michael Hartlieb of Canajoharie; a sister, Catherine Clark of Richmondville; and four grandchildren, Cadance, Haydn, Ahzeilia, and Sofia.
He was predeceased by a brother, Tim Hartlieb, in 2012.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 pm Monday, August 1, at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. Calling hours will be from 5:00 to 7:00 prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 1269, POB 273, Sharon Springs, NY 13459.

Sharon Springs – Beatrice Sellers, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1995, died on Wednesday June 15, 2022, at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown. She was 78.
Born in Brooklyn on June 2, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Beatrice (Alence) Flaviani.
Beatrice was a longtime communicant of the former St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Sharon Springs and St. Thomas the Apostle in Cherry Valley. Also, she was a member of the parish council and served as eucharistic minister for the homebound.
Beatrice was a foster parent to nine children for Kidspeace International and Catholic Family and Community services, Cobleskill.
She loved all animals and had a passion to reduce animal suffering privately through her animal rights activism.
Survivors include two sons, Thomas Sellers of Queens and Eric Sellers of N. Fort Myers, FL; a stepdaughter, Karen Plew of Pleasant Valley; two brothers, Vincent Flaviani of Houston and James Flaviani of Warner Robbins, GA; five grandchildren, Kristiana, Dakota, E.J., Brook Lynn, and Lars; and four great grandchildren, Alivia, Liam, Grayson, and Elaina.
A Funeral Mass will be held at11:00 am Saturday June 18 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Cherry Valley. Calling is prior to Mass from 10:00-11:00 at the church. Repast will follow the Mass in Kateri Hall next to the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, P.O. Box 268, Warnerville, NY 12187, or to the church at P.O. Box 246, Cherry Valley NY 13320.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Sharon Springs – Loren O. Hall, a lifelong resident of Sharon Springs, died on Tuesday April 19, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam after a short illness. He was 82.
Loren was born on September 11, 1939, in a farmhouse on the former Engleville Pond Road (now Mill Pond Road), the son of the late Raymond and Mabel (Herman) Hall.
Loren and his older brother, Ronald, both attended school on Englevillle Pond Road. Ronald passed on July 7, 2010.
Loren’s passion was motorcycles, cars, and dirt track racing. Loren was a kind, loving and generous person. His friendly sarcasm and the occasional sarcastic tone will be missed by those who knew him.
He was a caretaker for the Wasserman, Corn, and Rothenberg families in the village for over sixty-three years. The families remained involved in his life until his passing.
Loren was a very important member of the Barbic family, and they survive; William IV (2), Olive (4), Zarie (12), Peyton (13), Sonia (32), and William Barbic III (28).
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Monday, April 25, at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. Burial will be at a later date in Sharon Cemetery, Hwy Route 20, town of Sharon.

Sharon Springs – Maurice Masse, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1973 and most recently of Seward, died at his residence on April 15, 2022, after a long illness. He was 80.
Born in Addison, Vermont on January 30, 1942, he was the son of the late Leopold and Simone (Charlebois) Masse.
Maurice was raised in Old Chatham (Columbia County) and was a graduate of New Lebanon High School.
Maurice moved to the area from West Sand Lake with his wife Annette about 1973 after purchasing a dairy farm on Button Street in the town. The farm was sold in 2017. Annette Masse, nee Groves, passed on January 14, 2016.
Survivors include three sons; Maurice (J.R.) Masse Jr. of East Greenbush, Darin Masse of Averill Park, and Richard Masse of Johnstown; two daughters, Nicole Amanatides of Seward, and Jodi Masse of Johnstown; four siblings; Robert, Roger, Jeanne-Lucille, and Lorraine; five grandchildren, Darin, Austin, Jacob, Dylan, and Matthew; and three great-great grandchildren, Maci, Colton, and Paislee.
Besides his wife, he was predeceased by two siblings, Raymond and Theresa.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Monday April 18, at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.
Contributions may be made to the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley, PO Box 40, Howes Cave, NY 12092

Cherry Valley – Raymond F. Yerdon Sr., a longtime resident of Cherry Valley, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday April 15, 2022. He was 87.
Born in Middlefield Center on August 24, 1934, he was the son of the late Ceylon and Mabel (Laymon) Yerdon.
Raymond was a hard worker his whole life. When he was younger, he worked for Yerdon Brothers Dairy Farms in Middlefield. For thirty years, he was a heavy equipment operator for a local road construction company. Lastly, he worked for Yerdon Construction which was owned by his son.
His pastimes included hunting, bowling at the Route 80 Bowl in Van Hornseville, and attending the races at Fonda Speedway.
Survivors include four children: Tim (Alberta), Raymond Jr., Cindy (Dan), and Michael (Helen), a daughter-in-law, Shirley; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife, Marian; his parents, a son, Rick; and a grandson, Adam.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Interment will be private in Cherry Valley Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cherry Valley Assembly of God, PO Box 524, Cherry Valley, NY 13320.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

South Valley - Barbara Lane, nee Jones, a longtime resident of South Valley and Cherry Valley and most recently of the Wilkinson Health Care Facility in Amsterdam, died on March 9, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam. She was 87.
Barbara was a tender loving mother of all eight of her children and had lots of wisdom. She was a praying mother and attended the Assembly of GodChurch in Cherry Valley after giving her life to Christ. She taught Sunday school to many local children and made a Godly impact on their lives, including her own children. Barbara was also involved in woman’s ministry there. She later joined the United Pentecostal church in Cobleskill. After being involved in that ministry, she continued to serve the Lord at Life Christian Center in Johnstown, NY in prayer and continued to lead a life of consistent prayer for her children and grandchildren.
Barbara was born on May 18, 1934, on the Jones family farm on Buttermilk Hill Road in South Valley, NY. She was the daughter of the late William and Cora (Brown) Jones.
Barbara attended Cherry Valley Central School. Subsequently, she was a longtime nurse’s aide at the Fly Creek nursing home and a home health aide throughout the local area.
Barbara married Haskell West Sr. in 1949. After Haskell died, she married Donald B. Lane of South Valley in 1974. Donald died in November of 1991.
Survivors include three daughters, Jaceda (Chickie) West of Johnstown, Bonnie LaFreniere of Fultonville, and Melodie VanAlstyne of Fonda; a son, Donald Lane Jr.; a sister, Irma Bates of Richmondville; nine grandchildren, Michelle, Michael, Kirk, Royce, Corrissa, Monica, Jason, Russell, and Gabriel; nine great grandchildren, Steffanie, Benjamin, Angelique, Ethan, Mariah, Royce III, Brittney, Courtney, and Elizabeth; and two great-great grandchildren, Danielle, and William.
She was predeceased by three sons; Haskell Jr., Timothy, and Darrell West; a daughter, Pamela Ryan; nine siblings; and a grandson, Jason Bright.
A service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday March 11, at Cherry Valley Assembly of God, 37 Alden Street, Cherry Valley. Visitation is prior to the service from 12:00 to 1:00. The celebration service and fellowship will immediately follow at the Tryon Inn, Cherry Valley. Burial will be at a later date in South Valley Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the church at P.O. Box 524, Cherry Valley, NY 13320.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Ivan Darvey Bosma, 63, took his own life on January 25, 2022, after a long period of psychological
and physical decline.
Darvey was born June 23, 1958, in Oswego, the son of the late Clarence and Doris (Widmeyer) Bosma.
He was a 1976 graduate of Canajoharie High School. Later, he served in the Army as a paratrooper and was awarded a
Commendation Medal. He attended Fulton-Montgomery Community College and transferred to SUNY Oneonta to study Hydrology.
Darvey worked as a heavy equipment operator for the town of Cherry Valley Highway Department for many years.
He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He had been a member of the Cherry Valley Fire
Department and the Cherry Valley Fish and Game Club.
Darvey is lovingly remembered by his wife, Deborah Horvath and children, Dana Ripley, Dillon Matthew, and Daniel Beck.
He was most proud of being a grandfather to Hazel Mae, Colden Finley, and Skyler Hudson.
Friends are invited to visit with his family at 1 Bosma Lane, Cherry Valley on Saturday, January 29th from noon to 5:00 PM.
The family would appreciate visitors wear a mask. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the National Suicide
Prevention Hotline (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/donate/).
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home Sharon Springs.

Sharon Springs: It is with sadness and heavy hearts we announcec the passing of our beloved mother, mama, grandmother, great, and great-great grandmother, and friend, Beulah Waid, peacefully on January 20, 2022, at her residence. She was 90.
Born in the town of Middlefield on Easter Sunday, April 5, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Frances (Bostwick) Roberts.
She will be remembered as a strong, determined, and special lady. Beulah always showed much love to her family and friends and lived life her own way.
At the age of sixteen, she was married to Albert Waid on April 15, 1947. Soon after they had five children: Clifford, Debbie, Dawn, Edward, and Francis. For twenty-five years, she owned Waid’s Poultry Farm with her husband in Sharon Hill. She delivered eggs all over the area.
Know as the ‘Poppy Lady’, Beulah collected thousands of dollars for area veterans and their families. Also, she was the founder of the local ‘Flags on the Streets’ program, and a fifty-year member of the Ladies American Legion Auxiliary Post #1269, and a thirty plus year volunteer for the county election board.
Survivors include four children; several grandchildren (great and great-great); cousins; and nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Albert; a son, Clifford; and two grandchildren.
Calling will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 pm Sunday, January 23, at Lappeus Funeral Home.
A service will immediately follow at 4:00pm. Spring burial will be in Slate hill Cemetery, town of Sharon.

Sharon Springs: Geraldine Dunne, a resident of Sharon Springs since 2003, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at her residence. She was 81.
Born in Chicago, IL on November 15, 1940, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Myles) Bigda.
Prior to relocating from Brooklyn to Sharon Springs, Geri worked many years for Homeland Security in NYC as an immigration officer focusing on certifying marriages.
Survivors include a sister, Susan Zeffield of Mt. Prospect, IL; a brother, George Bigda of Palatine, IL; and two nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, John (Jack) Dunne, on January 27, 2018.
Calling will be held from 5:00 to 6:00pm on Friday, January 28, at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.
Memorial contributions may be made to charity.
Arrangements by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Sharon Springs: Ken Sanders, a resident of Sharon Springs since 2015 and previously of Gloversville, died Tuesday December 21, 2021 at his residence. He was 74.
Born in Richland, Virginia on August 6, 1947, he was the son of the late Carl and Elsie (Kortles) Sanders.
Prior to relocating to Gloversville to live with his daughter, he was a longtime truck driver for Hooker’s Construction in the Williamsburg, VA area. Later, he was a short order cook for various restaurants and diners also in Williamsburg.
Survivors include a daughter, Cathy Lathey of Gloversville; two sisters, Linda, and Reba; two grandchildren, Destiny, and Alex; and four great grandchildren, Elijah, Lyric, Arianna, and Jace.
He was predeceased by four siblings: Bobby, Billy, Eugene, and Betty.
Services are private and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, POB 268, Warnerville, NY 12187.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Sharon Springs – John Olsen, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1960 and previously of Jamaica, NY, died at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center on Sunday December 26, 2021. He was 77.
Born in the Jamaica section of Queens on December 29, 1943, he was the son of the late Henning and Laila (Schwartz) Olsen.
The family relocated to Sharon Springs around 1960. Subsequently, John worked many years in the family construction business, Oley’s Construction, with his father and brothers. Later, he became a self-employed contractor and licensed electrician. He was a US Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-one years; Melissa Olsen of Sharon Springs; a son, Eric Olsen of Sharon Springs; three brothers, Andy (Tina) Olsen of Sharon Springs, Danny (Donna) Olsen of Pawley’s Island, SC, and James Olsen of Port St. John, FL; two sisters, Susan Herman of Port St. John, and Gale Olsen of Santa Fe, NM; two grandchildren, Joshua, and Stephanie; and five great grandchildren, Bennett, Penelope, Karina, Airiana, and Ellie Mae.
A spring graveside service will be held in Slate Hill Cemetery, town of Sharon.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Springs Volunteer Rescue Squad, POB 154, Sharon Springs, NY 13459.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Moreau – Cara Rumrill, a longtime resident of Moreau, passed away on Tuesday December 14, 2021, at Glens Falls Hospital after a long-term battle with cancer. She was 49.
Born in Glens Falls on October 24, 1972, she was the daughter of Herman Rumrill, and the late Gloria Bovey.
Cara was a 1990 graduate of Glens Falls High School. Eight years later, she began dating the love of her life, Christian Peper, and later they had two children
She had various jobs throughout her life, but most notable was when she worked in the C. R. Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital.
An amazing mother, aunt, and friend, she will be known for her humor, her intelligence, and her positive outlook on life. She enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and her cats Rocky, George, and Bex. She was an avid Buffalo Bills fan.
Survivors include her fiancé, Christian Peper; their children, Ian and Jillian Peper; her father, Herman Rumrill and his wife Susan; her siblings, Greg, Todd, and Jennifer Rumrill; her nieces and nephews, Kaylee, Ryan, Noah, Mariah, Erin (Brandon), Hunter, and Sophia; her beloved great-nieces, Ava, Amelia, and Addeline; her stepsisters, Kathy (Bob), Jackie, Sue, and Carrie; her in-laws, Eric and Elizabeth Peper; and her close friends, Veronica, Danielle, Vern, and her tribe.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Tuesday, December 21, at Kilmer Funeral Home, South Glens Falls. Burial will be at a later date in Pine View Cemetery, town of Queensbury.
Memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA, 588 Queensbury Avenue, Queensbury, NY 12804.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Sharon Springs: Mary Merritt, nee Cooper, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1978, died on Saturday December 11, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam. She was 57.
Born in Morristown, New Jersey on January 22, 1964, she was the daughter of the late James and Betty Cooper.
Mary was a graduate of Sharon Springs Central School and was a longtime bus driver for the district. She was a member of Calvary Assembly of God Church.
Mary was married to Lawrence Merritt on February 25, 1984. He died in 2005.
Survivors include two sons, Nathan Merritt of Richmondville, and Jordon Merritt of Mount Holly, NC; a daughter, Mackenzie Merritt of Sharon Springs; one brother; five sisters; and five grandchildren, Justin and Alexzina Merritt; Aiden Nelligan; and Zeke and Zane Mulkins.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Friday, December 17, at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. Burial is private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Village of Sharon Springs Recreation center,
PO Box 217, Sharon Springs, NY 13459.

Sharon Springs: Milt Schilde, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1950 and previously of Paterson, New Jersey, died at his residence on Friday December 3, 2021. He was 86.
Born in Paterson on July 29, 1935, he was the son of the late Milton and Jennie (Spruit) Schilde.
Milt graduated from Sharon Springs Central School and then ran Sharon Orchards with his father until the early 1970’s. Subsequently, he became a Peace Corps volunteer for two years. He purchased Sunnycrest Orchards upon returning from the Corps in August 1975.
He married Carol Pearce on September 5, 1959, she passed in October 2018.
Survivors include three children, Laurie Schmitt of Richfield Springs, Thomas of Sharon Springs, and Tim of Seward; three siblings, Stephen, Elizabeth, and Evelyn; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by two siblings, Thomas, and Lois.
A Spring 2022 memorial service will be held in Sharon Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Springs Volunteer Rescue Squad, POB 154, Sharon Springs NY 13459
Arrangements by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Sharon Springs: Cheryl Gilmour, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1981, died at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady on Tuesday November 30, 2021, after a short illness. She was 69.
Cheryl was born in Auburn (Cayuga County) on September 20, 1952, the daughter of the late Morgan and Sarah (Reynolds) Gilmour.
She was an LPN and had worked for Mercy Rehab Center in Auburn many years prior to coming to Sharon Springs and working twenty-four years for the former Bean Farms with longtime partner, Leonard Bean. The farm was sold in 2005. Leonard died November 25, 2007.
Survivors include three brothers, Thomas of Marcellus, James of Holliston, MA, and Richard of Chapel Hill, NC.
She was predeceased by one brother, Michael, in June 2007.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, December 11, at Slate Hill Cemetery, town of Sharon.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Springs Volunteer Rescue Squad, POB 154, Sharon Springs NY 13459
Arrangements by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Sharon Springs – Peter Irwin, 74, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1981, died on Thursday September 23, 2021, at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, after a long illness. Services are private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Springs Free Library, POB 268, Sharon Springs, NY 13459.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Cobleskill – Dorothy Laidlaw, a longtime resident of Cobleskill, died on Friday September 10, 2021, at her residence. She was 96.
Born in Staten Island on February 6, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Richard Fox and Belle (Metcalf) Allen.
She was a graduate of Curtis High School on Staten Island and a homemaker her entire life.
She was married to her first husband, James Brady Jr., on September 8, 1945, he died August 25, 1972. Her second husband, Clifford Laidlaw, died in 1984 after seven years of marriage.
Survivors include two daughters; Eileen Pixley of Cobleskill, and Kathleen Brady of Colorado Springs; a son, Jay Brady of Germany; two grandchildren, Tom and Sara; and two great grandchildren.
Besides her parents and husbands, she was predeceased by a son; Arthur Brady in 1986, and two brothers; Herbert, and Richard.
Services are private. Interment will be at a later date in Moravian Cemetery, Staten Island.
Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity, online at habitat.org/donate.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Glens Falls- Gloria Bovey, a longtime resident of Glens Falls, passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at Saratoga Hospital after a short illness. She was 74.
Born in Glens Falls on her older sister’s birthday, August 27, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Gladys (Saville) Carpenter.
She was a 1964 graduate of Glens Falls High School. Subsequently, she settled down with her first husband, Herman Rumrill, in South Glens Falls, and they had four children. In 1988, she met the love of her life, Edward Bovey. They lived in Glens Falls until Ed passed in May 2019.
Gloria was a teaching assistant for over twenty-seven years in the South Glens Falls School District, and the love of her students lasted well beyond her retirement. Her commitment to the school and the community were evident in her unwavering support of the annual South High Marathon Dance charity fundraising event. Later in life, she went on to work at the Broad Street Hannaford, retiring in 2012.
An amazing mother and grandmother, Gloria will be remembered for her laughter, her spunkiness, and her “give-it-to-them” attitude. One of her favorite pastimes was going to garage sales and driving a hard bargain. She loved watching Hallmark Movies, Animal Planet, and the series Bluebloods. Gloria’s love of animals was epitomized through her devotion to her dog, Lily.
Survivors include four children: two daughters, Jennifer (Travis Madden) Rumrill of Glens Falls and Cara (Chris Peper) Rumrill of Moreau; two sons, Greg, and Todd Rumrill, both of Hudson Falls; a sister, Joan VanGarderen of Rockledge, FL; a brother, Michael (Cindy) Carpenter of South Glens Falls; nine grandchildren, Kaylee, Ryan (Crystal), Mariah, Noah, Erin (Brandon), Hunter, Ian, Jillian, and Sophia; three great-grandchildren, Ava, Amelia, and Addeline; extended family, Danielle, Ally, and Aaron; and very close friends, Mary Margaret, and Sue.
Besides her parents and her husband, she was predeceased by a brother, Russell Carpenter, Jr. in 1943.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, 8/19, at Kilmer Funeral Home, SGF. Visitation will be from 10:00 – 11:00 am prior to the service. Interment will be in Pineview Cemetery followed by a reception at the family home.
The family is grateful for the excellent care given by both Saratoga Hospital and her caregivers, Danielle, Erin, Kaylee, Veronica and especially Brandon.
Memorial contributions may be made to the South High Marathon Dance, online at www.shmd.org.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Albany: Garrett Wilty, a resident of Albany, died suddenly at home on Sunday August 1, 2021. He was 31.
Born in Cobleskill on April 5, 1990, the son of surviving parents, Rhonda (Vanderstad) Wilty of Sharon Springs and Gary Wilty of Carlisle.
He was a 2008 graduate of Cobleskill Richmondville High School and had attended SUNY Cobleskill in the culinary arts program.
Garrett was a supervisor for Century Linen and Uniform in Albany.
Garrett’s passion was music. He learned to play guitar and it became a favorite pastime he could nurture and share with family and friends.
Survivors besides his parents include his companion Paulina McGiver and their children; Iris and Paulie, all of Albany; two sisters, Leah Wilty of Hemet, CA, and Tara Wilty of East Worcester; and a maternal grandfather, Ron Vanderstad of Sharon Springs.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, 2601 E. Chapman Ave. Suite 204, Fullerton CA, 92831 or donate online at sweetrelief.org.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs

Obituary Notice: Cheryl A. Hemmes Seward – Schoharie County
Seward: Cheryl Hemmes (Diamond), a resident of Seward since 2006 and previously of East Worcester, died suddenly on Friday June 25, 2021, at her residence. She was 68.
Born in Cobleskill on November 30, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Ruth (Moore) Diamond.
She was a graduate of Duanesburg Central School and then worked locally at General Electric in Schenectady, the former EK diner in Duanesburg and as a home health aide.
She enjoyed floral design, arts and crafts, making quilts, and spending time with family. She was a longtime active member of Fusion Community Church in Cobleskill.
Survivors include her husband, whom she married December 23, 1972, Cornelis Hemmes; a daughter, Yvonne (Jeff) VanPatten of Sharon Springs; two sons, Shawn (Amanda) Hemmes of East Worcester, and Joseph (Christina) Hemmes of Seward; five siblings; Charles, George, Helen, Barbara, and Kelley; and five grandchildren, Paige, Clayton, Destiny, ShellyAnn, and Skyla; two stepsons, Derrek, and Scott; and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a brother, Theodore.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, July 3, at Fusion Community Church, Cobleskill. Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 prior to the service. A reception will immediately follow the service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, POB 268, Warnerville NY 12187.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Glens Falls: Kenneth Dudley, a longtime resident of Glens Falls, NY and of Palmetto, FL from 2003 to 2015, died on Sunday May 16, 2021 at Barnwell Nursing and Rehab Center in Valatie, NY. He was 78.
Born in Brooklyn, NY on January 11, 1943, he was the son of the late Henry and Annette (Hallberg) Dudley.
Ken was a graduate of Westfield High School in New Jersey and then graduated from aviation maintenance school in Utica. He was a gifted mechanic who could fix anything. Eventually, he started KC Services, a forklift sales and service dealership located in Smith’s Basin, town of Kingsbury. The business closed in the mid 1980’s. Subsequently, he worked for Peckham Materials in Hudson Falls and then was a mechanic for UPS in Bound Brook, NJ, retiring around 2003. He then relocated to Palmetto, Fl and returned to Glens Falls around 2015.
Survivors include two sons, Daniel Dudley of Queensbury, and Chris Dudley of Bradenton, FL; a daughter, Arlene Tobias of Glens Falls; a brother, Henry Dudley; eight grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
Services are private and at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Sharon Springs: Marjorie Parsons, nee Smith, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1955, died at her residence on Tuesday May 18, 2021. She was 100.
Marge was born in Washington Mills, an unincorporated area within the town of New Hartford, on November 30, 1920, the daughter of the late George and Mary (Morse) Smith. She was a graduate of the nearby Sauquoit Valley High School.
She met her husband, Ernest Parsons, in Cherry Valley. They married on August 22, 1942 and later relocated to Sharon Springs where they lived out their lives. Ernest died March 24, 1979.
Marjorie was a manager of the cafeteria at Sharon Springs Central School for many years and had retired from the district.
She was actively involved in the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, the Sharon Springs Volunteer Fireman’s Auxiliary, Sharon Springs post #1269 American Legion Auxiliary, Rebecca’s Lodge, and the local Silver and Gold club.
Survivors include six sons, Wesley (Carol), Tom (Fran), Ken (Barb), Dick (Kathie), Ray (Mary), and David (Peggy), two brothers, Louis, and Kenneth; fifteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
She was predeceased by four siblings; Lucille, Evelyn, Merritt, and Edward; and two grandchildren, Kevin, and Josh.
A service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, May 22, at the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Sharon Cemetery. Visitation is Friday from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Springs Volunteer Fire Department, POB 336, Sharon Springs NY 13459, or to Helios Care, 297 River Street Service Road, Suite 1, Oneonta, NY 13820.

Sharon Springs: Barbara J. Hall, nee Herklotz, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1966 and previously of Franklin (Delaware County), died on Thursday April 22, 2021 at Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville. She was 83.
Born in Dover, New Jersey on June 22, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Arvilla (Reed) Herklotz.
Barbara completed high school a year early and then graduated from the Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School in Montclair, New Jersey. Locally, Barbara owned and operated a dairy farm with her husband from 1966 until selling the farm in 1988. Additionally, she was a longtime secretary for both SUNY Cobleskill and SUNY Oneonta, retiring from Oneonta in 2001.
Barbara was a longtime member of the Schoharie County chapter of the DAR and the Sharon Reformed Church, serving as church organist. She loved to sew and quilt and would eventually start Sharon Hill Crafts with her daughter and husband. The business continues today. Her favorite pastimes were following her grandchildren’s and great grandchildren’s sports programs and scholastic activities, and baking pies for family gatherings.
Survivors include her husband of sixty-five years, Harold Hall, four daughters, Jean Yaro, Shirley Hall-Garner, Patti (Tim) Everett, and Linda (Daryl) Bartlett; a son, John Hall; a sister, Ruth Sickler; five grandchildren, Jason, Randi, Amy, Zachary, and Jacob; and ten great grandchildren, Thomas, Devin, Maya, Kaden, Isabella, Mason, Raelynn, Wyatt, Rhett, and Emma.
Services are private and at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Slate Hill Cemetery, town of Sharon.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Ave., Gloversville NY 12078, or to the Sharon Springs Volunteer Rescue Squad, POB 154, Sharon Springs NY 13459.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Sharon Springs: Daniel Trafton, 74, a resident of Sharon Springs since 2016 and previously of Cobleskill, died on Thursday April 1, 2021 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown after a brief illness. He was 74.
Born in Little Falls on October 26, 1946, he was the son of the late Wallace and Norma (Layman) Trafton.
Most recently, Daniel worked at the Wal Mart distribution center in Sharon Springs, retiring about ten years ago due to his health.
Daniel was a longtime practicing Jehovah Witness. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and taking care of his dogs, cats, chickens, and rabbits.
Survivors include his wife, Loretta Trafton, nee Mickle, of Sharon Springs; three sons, Daniel (Shawn) Trafton Jr. of Rochester, Andrew (Angie) Harrington of Cobleskill, and David (Trish) Harrington of Esperance; three sisters, Sylvia Duda of Cooperstown, Joyce Lawyer of Howes Cave, and Donna Loce of Richmondville; ten grandchildren, Danny III, Nate, Treasure, Josh, Kira, Tori, Sean, Sara, Ryan and Dre; and several great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by three siblings: Gary, Marianne, and Cyndie.
Services will be announced at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Shelter of the Schoharie Valley, POB 40, Howes Cave, NY 12092.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Sharon Springs: Dianna L. Nolette, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1986, died on Wednesday March 31, 2021 at her residence after a long illness. She was 70.
Born in Little Falls on July 2, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Helmuth and Lula (Woodbeck) Miller.
Dianna was gifted at the delicate art of crocheting. She used this near lifelong skill to make numerous beautiful afghans and other gifts for her loved ones and close friends. She also enjoyed following her grandchildren’s scholastic activities and their sports programs. Her beloved dog Scout was always nearby and was a constant joy in her life. Going to Turning Stone casino was another pastime.
Her husband, Benjamin Nolette, whom she married November 28, 1970, died August 26, 2012.
Survivors include a daughter, Molly Empie (Paul) of Sharon Springs; a son, Benjamin Nolette of West Leyden (Lewis County); a sister, Brenda Deer of Fonda; and five grandchildren; Gabrielle, Lucas, Matthew, and Kaitlyn Roosevelt, all of Sharon Springs, and Benjamin Nolette of Clayton.
Visitation will be held from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Tuesday, April 6, at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. Interment will be in Slate Hill Cemetery, town of Sharon.
Memorial contributions may be made to Helios Care, 297 River Street Service Road, Suite 1, Oneonta, NY 13820.

Sharon Springs: Roland Heacox, a resident of Marchand Manor in the village since 2014 and previously of Altamont, died Monday February 8, 2021 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital of a short illness. He was 89.
Born in Altamont on October 26, 1931, he was the son of the late Roland E. and Leila Heacox.
Roland was both a new and used car salesman in the Albany-Schenectady market for many years.
Roly was an auto enthusiast who totally enjoyed sports cars, their history, and their speed. He attended races throughout the area, and if not at a race, his topic of conversations usually included sports cars! Roly had been active in the Mohawk-Hudson Region Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) for sixty-three years. His long tenure with the club included officer positions and racing official positions. Greg Rickes of SCCA stated, “Roly was one of the pioneers among local sports car enthusiasts, from the 1950’s into the 21st century. He was dedicated to good organization, safety, and most of all, fun. The friendships he formed lasted a lifetime.”
Roland was passionate about wine and he developed a deep knowledge of the subject. Selecting a proper wine for meals was his forte. Dining out with friends and loved ones was always on his to do list, with many meals being enjoyed at his favorite place of all time, the Scholz-Zwicklbauer-Hofbrau on Warners Lake. Antiquing, cooking, and card games were other pastimes.
Survivors include many friends at SCCA; Nancy and John Liddle, Robert Gaige, all of Schoharie; and Ethel and Robert Benninger and family, Central Bridge.
Spring inurnment will be private in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Guilderland.
Memorial contributions may be made to the SCCA Foundation, Box 299, Topeka, KS 66619.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Seward: Mary Lighthall, nee Garlock, a resident of Seward since 1980 and most recently of Palatine Bridge Nursing Home since August 2020, died on Monday January 25, 2021 at Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville. She was 80.
Born in Sharon Springs on May 11, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Schuyler and Leda (Bordell) Garlock.
Mary was a 1958 graduate of Sharon Springs Central School and subsequently worked a longtime at Harva Company in Schoharie, retiring in 2002.
Her husband of sixty-two years, James Lighthall Sr., died in July 2020.
Survivors include five children; Cristi, James Jr., Robert, William ‘Bill’ and Mark; two sisters, Vivian, and Susan; a brother, Jason; ten grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
She was predeceased by a brother, Schuyler Jr.
Services are private.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Sharon Springs: Gloria Santillo, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1982 and most recently of Palatine Nursing Home since 2017; died at the home on Sunday January 24, 2021 after a long illness. She was 84.
Gloria received her masters degree in social work from New York University and worked many years for the New York City Bureau of Child Welfare.
She was a longtime member of the Unitarian church on Staten Island. Locally, she was a member of the Sharon Springs Emergency Rescue Squad, the Sharon Historical Society, the Sharon Springs Free Library Board, and the Sharon Springs Chamber of Commerce.
Survivors include her husband of thirty-nine years, C. Alfred Santillo of Sharon Springs; two daughters, Katherine Miller, and Deborah Miller; son-in-law, Robin MacDuffie; and a grandson, Patrick Miller.
She was predeceased by two siblings: Robert and Janice.
Currently, there are no services scheduled, but the family is anticipating a Celebration of Life for Gloria later in the Spring.
Memorial contributions may be made to Doctors Without Borders USA, P.O. Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5030; or online at doctorswithoutborders.org.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Sharon Springs: Greta Mary O’Connor, nee Nelson, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1985 and previously of Broadalbin, died on Monday December 14, 2020 of a short illness. She was 64.
Born in Amsterdam on November 4, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Waldemar and Mary (Maloney) Nelson.
She was a longtime optometric assistant for Family Vision Care in Cobleskill, retiring in 2010. Greta’s life was a devoted wife, mother,and grandmother. She enjoyed her flowers and her talks with her many beloved friends and sister.
Survivors include her husband, Scott O’Connor; four children, Miranda Prime(Matthew), Kerry O’Connor(Kenyon), Terence McGuure, and Ryan O’Connor(Julie); a sister, Kristina Chandler(Christopher); and six grandchildren; Kacey McGuire, Maximus and Elizabeth Prime, Maddie Giardino, and Ellie and Evan O’Connor. She was predeceased by a son, James McGuire, in 1999.
Services are private and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, POB 268, Warnerville, NY 12187.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Sharon Springs: George Rzucidlo, a resident of Sharon Springs since 2014 and previously of Garfield, NJ (Bergen County) died on Friday November 13 at his residence. He was 72.
Born in Passaic, N.J. on December 27, 1947, he was the son of the late George and Eleanor Rzucidlo.
George was an auto mechanic in the Army from 1966 to 1969 and then in the Army Reserves until May 1972. Subsequently he was a longtime parts manager for G.O.D Trucking in Newark.
George loved classic muscle cars and the music of the Beatles.
Survivors include his wife; Sophia Rzucidlo; a daughter, Patricia Rzucidlo; a son, George Rzucidlo; and two sisters; Carol Tedesco, and Marilyn Micci.
He was predeceased by his brother, Edward Rzucidlo.
Services are private and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, POB 268, Warnerville, NY 12187.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Sharon Springs: Shirley Bolster, nee Ellerby, a longtime resident of Sharon Springs and previously of Carlisle, died on Wednesday September 30 at her residence. She was 91.
Born in Huntington, NY (Suffolk County) on April 15, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Sidney and Catherine (Topp) Ellerby.
She was a longtime housekeeper in the area, retiring in 2003.
Shirley met her husband, Harry Bolster, in Cherry Valley through her work. They married on May 5, 1946. Harry died on September 27, 1988.
Her favorite pastimes were sewing, crafts, and reading.
Survivors include three daughters, Irene Manchester and Melissa Olsen, both of Sharon Springs, and Joan Rivenburgh of Rotterdam; a son, LaVerne Bolster of Carlisle; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-six great grandchildren; and eight great-great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Susan Lawyer in May 2020, a great granddaughter, Cassandra Edwards; and six siblings, Valentine, William, Sidney, Florence, Elaine, and Ruth.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm Saturday, October 10 in Carlisle Rural Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Helios Care, 297 River Street Service Road – Suite 1, Oneonta, NY 13820.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Richmondville: Carol E. Brown, nee Hopkins, 98, passed away on September 13, 2020 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Center in Stamford, NY.
She was born on January 26, 1922 in Argusville, NY to E. Ross and Ida (Kinney) Hopkins.
She grew up in Argusville where she attended a one room schoolhouse and in 1940 graduated from Sharon Springs Central School. On
November 8, 1941, she married Lincoln Arthur Brown and they moved to Canajoharie where they raised their four children. When Lincoln
retired, they moved to Richmondville.
For many years, she worked in Canajoharie at the Beech-Nut Plant, the Compton Plastics Company, and the Canajoharie Dress Factory.
Carol was a member of the former Argusville Lutheran Church and later of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Richmondville.
She enjoyed playing pinochle with her friends from church and crocheting hundreds of afghans for family, friends, and patients at the
Albany VA Stratton Medical Center.
Survivors include two sons, Richard (Diane) Brown and Alan (Donna) Brown; two daughters, Patsie (Ed) Brown-Kunath and
Sharon (Andy) Janik; nine grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband in 1997, by her sister Edna Dunham and her two brothers, Elbert and Lincoln Hopkins.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Slate Hill Cemetery, town of Sharon.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 491, Richmondville, NY 12149.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Sharon Springs: Barbara Roeper, a resident of Sharon Springs since 2017 and previously of Schenectady County, died on Sunday August 23, 2020 at her residence after a long illness. She was 88.
Born in Beacon, NY on March 7, 1932, she was the daughter of the late James and Theresa Grace (Diantonio) Martin.
Her husband, Walter Roeper, died on January 12, 1994.
Survivors include three daughters, Marjorie Dangerfield of Parish, FL, Ellen Tracey of Daytona Beach, FL, and Karen Jacquot of Sharon Springs; six grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a son, Frederick Roeper, on July 6, 1980; and five siblings, Francis, Doris, Joan, Carol, and Jerry.
A private interment will be at a later date in Wappingers Falls Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Sharon Springs: Adam “Eddie” Slinkosky, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1972 and most recently of Cooperstown Center, died on Saturday August 22 at the center. He was 93.
Born in the unincorporated community of Smoke Run, Pennsylvania on November 29, 1926, he was the son of the late Michael and Anna (Kowal) Slinkosky.
Locally, he was a longtime machinist at General Electric in Schenectady. Adam was a World War II veteran who served primarily in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. His wartime occupational specialties were M1 rifle marksman and teletype operator.
Adam was a longtime member of the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church. Additionally, he was a member of the Silver and Gold Club, the VFW, and the American Legion Post #1269.
He was a gifted handyman who liked to tinker, build, and fix things. These pursuits kept him busy all his life and especially during retirement. He also enjoyed following his grandchildren’s scholastic activities and their sports programs. Yodeling and polka music were also pastimes.
His wife of fifty years, Nellie J. Slinkosky, nee Mapes, died in March 2020.
Survivors include four siblings, Delores, Betty, Catherine, and James; four stepchildren, Patty (Eddie) Shipley, Nancy Scarpulla, Susan (Thomas) Lighthall, and Cindy (Tom) Areford, seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by eight siblings, Mary, Michael, Andrew, Joseph, Martin, Edward, Albert, and Frances.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date in Slate Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, P.O. Box 268, Warnerville, NY 12187 or to the American Legion Post#1269, P.O. Box 273, Sharon Springs, NY 13459.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Seward - James E. Lighthall Sr., a lifelong resident of Schoharie County and most recently of Seward since 1980, died suddenly at his residence on Friday July 31, 2020.
He was 82.
Born in Cobleskill on March 4, 1938, he was the son of the late Everett and Dorothy (Manchester) Lighthall.
Jim had a long and productive work history. Locally, he worked for Valley Pontiac, Ready Mix Concrete, Kiverts Steel, and others. Also, he was owner/operator of Holiday Tree Service of Seward for forty years. Jim never retired, he was answering the phone and lining up jobs the week of his death. Prior to Holiday Tree, he owned Gilboa Construction and Holiday Pools.
His favorite pastimes were hunting and dirt track car racing. Jim was both a longtime dirt track racer and then owner and sponsor of other drivers. He raced primarily in Fonda, Canandaigua, and Morris. He is a member of the Morris Race Car Hall of Fame.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-two years, Mary Jane, nee Garlock; five children, Cristi, James Jr., Robert, William ‘Bill’ and Mark; two brothers, Richard and Donald; five sisters, Loretta, Patricia ‘Patty’, Marguerite, Elaine, and Paula; ten grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
He was predeceased by three siblings, Larry, Ross, and Alice.
Services are private with respect to Jim’s wishes.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Sharon Springs - Nellie Joan Slinkosky, nee Mapes, a resident of Cooperstown Center since September 2018 and previously of Sharon Springs since 1972, died at the center on Saturday, March 28, from a short illness. She was 93.
Born in Ramapo (Rockland County) on January 15, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Otis and Sarah (Quackenbush) Mapes.
Prior to relocating to Sharon Springs in 1972, she worked in the Spring Valley area as a beautician and for a stamp manufacturer. Locally she was a longtime devoted member of the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, the Silver and Gold Club and the American Legion Auxiliary Post#1269. Nellie’s pride and joy was spending time with her family. Her favorite pastimes were music, dancing, knitting, crossword puzzles and ceramics.
Survivors include her husband, Adam ‘Eddie’ Slinkosky; four daughters, Patty (Eddie) Shipley of Milford, PA, Nancy Scarpulla of Highland, NY, Sue (Thomas) Lighthall of Sharon Springs, and Cindy (Tom) Areford of Richmondville; a sister, Joy Pitt of Punta Gorda, FL; seven grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by three siblings: Otis, Virginia and Caralou.
A graveside service will be held at a later date in Slate Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to either the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 282, Sharon Springs, NY 13459 or to Marathon for a Better Life, P. O. Box 268, Warnerville, NY 12187.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Sharon Springs - Roy Hall Sr., a resident of Sharon Springs since 1970 and previously of Huntington, NY (Suffolk County), died suddenly on Sunday, February 23, at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown. He was 77.
Born in the Bronx on October 7, 1942, he was the son of the late James W. and Philomena (Dempsy) Hall Sr.
Roy was a longtime construction superintendent for James Clark Construction and BBL Construction, both in Albany, and Plank Construction in Schenectady. Earlier, he was self-employed locally under the name Roy-EL Construction. He retired due to illness in 2014.
Roy loved to go on annual cruises. Some recent trips were Norway, Hawaii and the Caribbean. Locally, he enjoyed boating on the Erie Canal and Mohawk River. He was a member for a short time of both the Knights of Columbus and the Sharon Springs Rotary club.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-five years, Ellen Hall, nee Nielsen; two sons, Roy Hall Jr and Niel Hall; a daughter, Christine Manko, all of Sharon Springs; two sisters, Marie Keaney of Sebring, FL and Judith Zezza of Barnegat, NJ; and five grandchildren, Leigha and Kyle Hall, and Joshua, Jennifer, and Jayna Manko.
He was predeceased by a brother, James W. Hall Jr.
Visitation will be held 5:30 to 8:00 pm Friday, February 28, at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. Spring burial will be at a later date in Zion Rural Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to either the Sharon Springs Volunteer Rescue Squad, POB 154, Sharon Springs, NY 13459 or the Sharon Springs Volunteer Fire Department, POB 336, Sharon Springs, NY 13459.

Sharon Springs - Doris M. Van Schaick, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1951 and previously of Sloansville, died on Tuesday, December 3, at her residence after a short illness. She was 86.
Born in Schenectady on May 24, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Caryl and Almina (Scutt) DeGroff.
She was a 1951 graduate of Schoharie Central School and was a varsity basketball cheerleader for five years and active in glee club while at the school.
Doris worked for the former Wohl’s Department Store in Cobleskill; and the Maple’s Adult Home and Hollywood Motor Inn, both in Sharon Springs, retiring in 1995.
During her youth, she was a member of the former Sloansville Baptist Church and she sang in the church choir. She was a giving, loving person who was very devoted to family. Her laugh was infectious and famous locally. Pastimes included anything music or singing, gardening and birdwatching.
Survivors include her husband of thirty-seven years, Phil Van Schaick; a daughter, Linda Smith; a son, Richard Buttery, a stepdaughter, Nancy Sykes; a brother, Harold (Jackie) DeGroff; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren, her beloved Sister-in law Patricia DeGroff.
She was preceded in death by three daughters, Debra, Cynthia, and Pamela; and a brother, Kenneth.
Visitation will be held 1:00 to 3:00 pm Saturday, December 7, at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. Service and burial will be at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, PO Box 268, Warnerville, NY 12187.

Sharon Springs: Kathi Stemp, nee Everett, a resident of Shaker Place Nursing Home in Colonie since 2015 and previously of Menands, died at the home on Monday October 7 after a long illness. She was 65.
Kathi was born in Trenton, New Jersey on October 31, 1953, the daughter of Dorothea (Stangel) Everett who survives and the late George Everett.
Kathi and her husband, Sterling, lived in Menands for many years. While there, Kathi was a longtime clerk at the local Price Chopper, retiring in 2015 due to illness. Sterling died April 20, 2015.
Kathi enjoyed gardening and decorating for all the holidays. She was a kind person who would be the first to help anyone at anytime. She took pride in the appearance of her backyard, keeping it neat, tidy and landscaped with beautiful flowers.
Survivors besides her mother include two sisters, Joanne (Don) Alexander of Apex, NC and Andrea (Greg) Scheer of Clayton, NC; and three brothers, George (Barb) Everett III of Citra, FL, Michael (Lily) Everett of San Antonio and Tim (Patti) Everett of Sharon Springs.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, October 18, at Lappeus Funeral Home. Visitation is 1:00-2:00 prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation at kidney.org or to a favorite charity.

Sharon Springs: LCDR, USCGR Pamela Crandall-Luby, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1996 and previously of Troy, died on Monday, July 29, 2019 at home after a long illness. She was 66.
Born and raised in Freeport (Nassau County) on April 6, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Glaiser and Barbara (Finn) Crandall.
Pam graduated from SUNY Brockport in 1975 with the degree of Bachelor of Science. Later, she graduated from the United States Coast Guard Officer Candidate School in December 1976 and then Hudson Valley Community College in 1983 with a degree in dental hygiene.
Pam was a member of the USCG for twenty-one years, retiring in 1997 as Lieutenant Commander. Also, she was a dental hygienist for many years with the office of Dr. Fass and Dr. Adams in Altamont, retiring last year due to illness.
She was a longtime board member of the Sharon Springs Free Library and was serving as treasurer. Pam was a lifetime member of the Daughter’s of the American Revolution.
Survivors include her husband of thirty years Michael W. Luby; a son, Capt. Matthew W. Luby, USAF, and his wife, Marta Sowinski of Tucson, AZ; a brother, Gardner (Gerilynn) Crandall of Malta; and two nephews, Ryan Crandall and Michael (Caitlin) Correa.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 5:00pm on Saturday, Aug 3, at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. A graveside service will be held 1:00pm Monday, August 5, in Oakwood Cemetery, Troy.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Springs Free Library, 129 Main Street, Sharon Springs, NY 13459.

Ed showing his support for child hunger in this photo

Glens Falls: Edward Bovey, a resident of Glens Falls since 1989 and previously of Granville, died Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Fort Hudson Nursing Center after a short illness. He was 76.
Born in Bennington, Vermont, he was the son of the late Joseph and Evelyn (Smith) Bovey. Ed was a color mixer for Decora, Inc. in Fort Edward for thirty-five years, retiring in 2004.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, and he was kindly referred to as “Papa” by everyone, including the neighborhood children. Being a war buff, he enjoyed reading about military history and various armed conflicts, especially WWII. Ed will be remembered for his kindness, his unique sense of humor, his special way with children, and for his love of animals, especially his shiatzu Abby.
Survivors include his wife, whom he married December 31, 1988, Gloria Bovey, nee Carpenter; four stepchildren, Jennifer (Travis) Rumrill of Glens Falls, Cara (Chris) Rumrill of South Glens Falls and Todd and Greg Rumrill, both of Hudson Falls; a brother, Joseph Bovey of South Glens Falls; a sister, Ruth Scribner of Whitehall; nine grandchildren, Kaylee, Erin, Hunter, Sophia, Ian, Jillian, Christy AKA Noah, Ryan, and Mariah; three great granddaughters, Ava, Amelia, and Addeline; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, June 4, at Kilmer Funeral Home, 136 Main Street, SGF. Gathering is 10:00 - 11:00 am prior to the service. Inurnment will follow in Pine View Cemetery, Queensbury.
Memorial contributions may be made to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center via Glens Falls Hospital Foundation, 126 South Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801; or by sending various sundries with an emphasis on paper products to troops.org.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Sharon Springs: James Lawyer Sr., a resident of Sharon Springs since 1983 and previously of Central Bridge, died on Monday May 13, 2019 at Capstone Rehab and Nursing Center in the town of Amsterdam. He was 76.
Born in Schoharie on July 10, 1942, he was the son of the late Raymond Schrom and Anna M. Lawyer.
James was a longtime delivery truck driver for Coca-Cola in Albany, retiring in 2002. Later, he delivered auto parts twelve years for Carquest Auto in Cobleskill. He was a U.S. Army veteran and he earned a rifle marksman badge while serving in the military.   His hobbies were hunting, fishing, traveling, and camping at Rondack Campground in Hadley-Luzerne with his family.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-one years, Doreen Lawyer of Sharon Springs; two sons, Aaron (Bernadette) Lawyer of Middleburgh and James (Kim) Lawyer of Fort Plain; and four grandchildren, Caitlynn, Ashleye, Andrew and Katherine.
He was predeceased by three siblings; Richard Lawyer in January 1996, Raymond Lawyer in November 2010 and Patricia Lauterbach in December 2003.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm Sunday June 2, at the Sharon Springs Fire house, 137 Beechwood Road. Gathering is prior to the service from 1:00 – 2:00 pm. Interment will be at a later date in Sharon Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215 or to any local fire department or rescue squad.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Sharon Springs: LeGrand “Lee” Countryman, a longtime resident of Sharon Springs, died on Monday, May 6, 2019 at his residence after a long illness. He was 75.
Born in Cherry Valley on June 15, 1943, he was the son of the late Frederick and Marion (Moore) Countryman.
Lee was a longtime butcher and meat cutter for Price Chopper in Oneonta, retiring due to disability in 1978. During retirement, he enjoyed spending time with family, outdoor activities, antiquing, and creating and learning about Folk art.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-two years, Marge Countryman; two sons, Robert (Robyn) Countryman and Todd (Patti) Countryman, both of Sharon Springs; two brothers, Michael Piccolo and Frederick Countryman; a sister, Lillian Ilowiecki; two grandsons, Corey Tessier and Rob (Devan) Countryman; and two great granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by a son, LeGrand “Lee” in 1969; two daughters, Jeannette in 1960 and Denise in 1992; and a sister, Frederica Countryman.
Services and interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to Catskill Area Hospice, 297 River Street Service Road, Oneonta, NY 13820.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Jeff Johnson, a lifelong resident of Sharon Springs, died on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at his residence. He was 57.
Born in Albany on February 9, 1962, he was the son of the late Bernard and Susan (Willcox) Johnson.
Jeff worked for many years as a welder for Sweat and Sweat in Schenectady. His favorite pastime was automotive repair and restoration.
Survivors include his wife, Jean; two daughters, Stacey (Garrett) Morin of Hillsboro, NH and Felicia Johnson of Sharon Springs; a son, Jeff (Courtney) Johnson of Sharon Springs; a sister, Jody Hotaling of Fairbanks, Alaska; and four grandchildren, Kylynn, Kambrie, Sophia, and Grayson.
He was predeceased by a brother, Jerry Johnson, in 1999.
A memorial service will be held at 12 noon Saturday, April 27, at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. Visitation is 10:30 to noon prior to the service. Burial is at a later date in Sharon Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Howes Cave Animal Hospital, 521 Caverns Road, Howes Cave, NY 12092.

Donna Schilde, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1985, died on Sunday December 30, at her residence after a short illness. She was 58.
Born in Cobleskill on August 25, 1960, she was the daughter of Alice (Shoemaker) Hamm, who survives, and the late Duane Hamm.
Donna was a 1978 graduate of Middleburgh Central School and then graduated in 1980 with an associate degree from Alfred State College of Technology, part of the SUNY system in Allegheny County. Subsequently, Donna worked at Sharon Orchards for a few years and then became co-owner when she married the current owner, Stephen Schilde, on July 13, 1985. She stopped working only a few weeks ago due to illness.
Survivors include her husband Stephen of Sharon Springs; two sons, Mark of Los Angeles, Ethan Samuel of Sharon Springs; and three brothers, Roger, Gary and Ronnie.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, January 5, at the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church. Repast will follow the service in the fellowship hall.
Interment will be held at a later date in Sharon Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to City Mission of Schenectady, 425 Hamilton Street, Schenectady, NY 12305.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Private services were held in Sharon Cemetery for Victor Klemarow, a longtime resident of Sharon Springs, who died unexpectedly Wednesday November 7, 2018. He was 57.Born in Toronto, Canada on May 30, 1961, he was the son of the late Alex Klemarow and Natalie Vinogradov.
Vic worked for Harvest Homes in Delanson for ten years and previously for the Pepsi Bottling group in Latham.
Vic was married to Susan Johnson on November 17, 1986, she passed on September 27, 2001.
Survivors include six brothers and sisters, Mary, Boris, Alex, Nikolas, and Lydia all of Ontario Province and Kathy of Newfoundland; several nieces and nephews; a step-daughter, Jody Hotaling of Fairbanks, AK; a step-son, Jeff Johnson of Sharon Springs; five grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Trinity Monastery, POB 36, Jordanville, NY 13361.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home.

Joanne Lawyer, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1998 and previously of Schenectady, died on Friday, November 2, at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown after a short illness. She was 58.
Born in Schenectady on June 26, 1960, she was the daughter of Carolyn (Palumbo) Boyle, who survives, and the late Joseph Pickett.
Joanne was a longtime title clerk for James Chevrolet in Johnstown and most recently for Destination Nissan in Albany, retiring in August due to illness. She enjoyed vacationing with family and recently had been on trips to Aruba and Mexico. Motorcycling was also a hobby which she enjoyed and shared with her family.
Survivors include her husband of twenty-four years, Sam of Sharon Springs; two daughters, Maria (George) Shaw of Howes Cave and Elizabeth (Jason) Hudda of Clayton, NC; a brother, James Pickett; a sister, Margaret Broady; and four grandchildren, Ayiana, Damien, Chase, and Logan.
She was predeceased by a brother, Terrence Pickett, in 1982.
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00pm Wednesday, November 7, at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. Interment is private.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, POB 268, Warnerville, NY 12187 or to the Animal Shelter of the Schoharie Valley, POB 40, Howes Cave, NY 12092.

Sharon Springs - Carol Schilde, the longtime owner and operator of Sunnycrest Orchards Greenhouses and Farm Market in the town of Sharon, passed on Monday, October 1, 2018 at her residence. She was 79.
Born on January 22, 1939 in Malcolm, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Esther (Wood) Pearce.
Carol was a 1955 graduate of Schenectady High School and later graduated from the Albany Medical School of Nursing. Subsequently, she was a longtime registered nurse at Cobleskill Hospital, retiring from the hospital in 1977 to focus on Sunnycrest Orchards.
Survivors include her husband of fifty-nine years, Milton, a daughter, Laurie Schmitt of Springfield; two sons, Thomas and Timothy, both of Sharon Springs; two sisters, Dyan and Janet, both of Schenectady; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
Interment and services will be private in Sharon Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Springs Volunteer Rescue Squad, POB 154, Sharon Springs NY 13459.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Wilma Hotaling, a lifelong resident of Seward, passed on Friday, September 28, at her residence. She was 86.
Born in Seward on June 10, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Merritt and Emma (Tripp) King.
Wilma was a homemaker while her children were young, but she eventually worked for the former Interknitting of Cobleskill for nineteen years, retiring in 1994. She was a longtime member of the Zion Lutheran Church in
Cobleskill.
She married Walter Hotaling on March 17, 1951. He died on February 3, 1999.
Survivors include two sons, Darrell (Jody) of Fairbanks, Alaska and Daniel of Seward; a sister, Betty Morse of Cobleskill; two grandchildren, Sadie DeGroff and Steven Hotaling; three great grandchildren, Bella, Layne and Peyton; and a step-son, Boyd Hotaling.
A memorial service will be held 11:00am Saturday, October 6, in Slate Hill Cemetery, town of Sharon.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.
Dear Nana,
We really miss you,
And wish that you’d always be with us,
But since God wants you too,
I’ll keep your memories alive in me.
She was a mother, a nana, and a great nana
She loved us all in her own special ways.
To us, she was like a mom in so many ways, she was our Nana.
She wasn’t rich, but she was rich
with love and the stuff that mattered.
She was bold and beautiful,
She was Strong, loving, and kind,
Funny and stubborn.
She was homemade apple pie, and crocheted blankets,
Card games, dice, and dominos.
She had a love for elephants and collected them all.
She had a love for the birds and knew every kind.
She was homemade meals on the holidays,
She was dinner at noon on Sundays,
She was the glue to get us all together,
She loved unconditionally,
She was there always.
I thought time with her was never ending
That there's always another day,
She held my hand most of my life,
I held hers until I kissed her goodnight,
She's at peace with our God in Heaven,
Where the streets are paved with gold.
One day, we will be together again.
She is my Nana. -Sadie

Sharon Springs - Jacqueline Iris Jackson, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1958 and previously of Seward, passed surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Palatine Nursing Home. She was 90 years old.
Born in Seward on April 15, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Gordan and Irene (Sommers) Guernsey.
She worked in the hospitality industry most of her life, managing the former Mohaven Motel in Sharon Springs and subsequently working at the Sharon Manor Adult Home until her retirement.   Jacqueline was a longtime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Central Bridge.   Her husband, Charles Jackson, passed away on December 5, 1995.
Survivors include two daughters; Lorelyn Webb of Sharon Springs and Frances (Mario) Nolette of Schenectady; two sons, Claude (Laura) Jackson of Sharon Springs and Larry Jackson of Jacksonville, FL; twelve grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
A service will be held 12:00 noon on Monday, August 20, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Church Street, Central Bridge. Visitation is from 11:00am to 12:00pm prior to the service. Burial will follow in Slate Hill Cemetery, town of Sharon.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Shelter of the Schoharie Valley, POB 40, Howes Cave, NY 12092.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Sharon Springs - LeRoy Lambert, a lifelong resident of Sharon Springs, died on Thursday June 14, at the Palatine Nursing Home after a long illness. He was 69.
Born in Cobleskill on December 20, 1948, he was the son of the late Lionel and Anna (DeAngelis) Lambert.
LeRoy was a 1967 graduate of Sharon Springs Central School. Subsequently, he owned and operated a dairy farm on Button Street in the town until selling in 1989. Later, he was a truck driver for NTB Trucking in Fultonville, retiring in 2002.
LeRoy was a small engine hobbyist mechanic whose favorite pastime was building model cars, farm tractors and toys. His collection is substantial. LeRoy had been an active member of the Farm Toy Tractors Club and he frequently would travel to the various modeling shows.
He is survived by longtime companion, Gloria Madden; the long list of those who called him Dad; Joei, Judy, Michael (Sue), Jeff (Amy), Lionel (Maria), Thomas (Lisa), Kathy (Travis) and Bonnie (Liam); a brother, Ronald; a sister, Linda; eighteen grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by three siblings; Lionel Jr. in 1935, Pauline in 1959, and Donald in 2008.
A service will be held 6:00pm Monday, June 18, at the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church. Visitation is 4:30 to 6:00 prior to the service. Burial will be 10:00am Tuesday, June 19, in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Canajoharie.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Springs Volunteer Rescue Squad, POB 154, Sharon Springs NY 13459.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Sharon Springs - Laura-jean Hoose, a longtime resident of Spring Meadows Apartments in the village, passed on Sunday, May 13, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. She was 83.
Laura was born in Mount Pleasant (Westchester County) on Mar 14, 1935, the daughter of the late Legrand and Hazel (Johnson) Broadhead.
When she was younger, Laura worked on the family dairy farm while raising her children. Later, after her children were older, she was a nurse’s aide at the former Haven Manor Adult Home in Cobleskill and a housekeeper at the Rainbow Lodge in Berne. She was of the protestant faith and had attended services at several of the local churches.
She was predeceased by her husband, Roscoe Hoose, in 1996.
Survivors include a daughter, Debra (John) Bellinger; six sons, Jeff, Tim (Sarah), Roscoe (Linda), Todd (Tysha), Wayne (Rita), and Tom (Valerie); a brother, Lee Broadhead Jr.; three sisters, Lisa, Barbara and Carol; several grandchildren; great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Judy in 1963; a grandson, Ryan in 1999; and a great grandson, Keegan.
A service will be held 11:30 am on Thursday, May 17, at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. Visitation is 10:00 to 11:30 prior to the service. Interment will follow in New Scotland Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff at Cardiac Associates and Ellis Hospital A-4 C-1 for providing special care to Laura-jean.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Springs Vol. Rescue Squad, POB 154, Sharon Springs NY 13459.

Ron Dorsch, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1999, passed away on Wednesday May 9th, at the Cooperstown Center for Nursing and Rehab, surrounded by his family. He was 68.
Ron was born in the Bronx on November 17, 1949, the son of the late Robert and Doris (Black) Dorsch. He grew up in White Plains and was a graduate of Concordia Prep in Bronxville.
Subsequently, Ron was a longtime IT Tech for IBM in White Plains before retiring and relocating to Sharon Springs. Ron proudly served his country during the Vietnam War from 1968-70 where he earned several medals, including a Purple Heart.
Ron was kind, giving and had a big heart. He lived his life to the fullest through simple pleasures, his favorite pleasure was spending time with his family and being called “grandpa”.
Ron is survived by his wife, Wendy; his children, Jason (Jennifer) Dorsch of Worcester, NY, Kristin (Cody) Baciuska of Cobleskill; and step-daughter Shannon (Ken) Howard of Delhi; his five cherished grandchildren, Madison, Lily, Eli, Keith and Collin; a brother, Robert Dorsch of Danbury, CT; a sister, Deborah (Steven) Handelsman of Harrison, NY; two sisters in law, Regina Ofiero and Betty Eveleno, both of Danbury; nine nieces and nephews; and nine great nieces and nephews.
Ron was preceded in death by two brothers; Stephen and Richard; and a sister in law, Shirley (Neu) Dorsch.
Services are private and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, POB 268, Warnerville NY 12187.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

Poughkeepsie - Paul Newberry, formerly of Wappingers Falls and The Villages, Florida, passed on May 1, 2018 at Cooperstown Nursing Center.
He was 88 and born in Chattanooga, TN, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul Newberry Sr.
Paul was an electrical technician in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and then a longtime electrical engineer for IBM in Poughkeepsie.
He was married on October 20, 1951 to Dolores DiCiocco, she passed on February 22, 2017.
Paul enjoyed collecting trains. Paul and Dolores thoroughly enjoyed attending the annual naval reunions with his USS Missouri shipmates. They also loved spending time with family.
Survivors include five children, Cindy (Glenn) Hayton, Debbie DeLucia, Lora (Joe) Kuchinski, David (Mary) Newberry and Sandy Bloodgood; a brother, James; fourteen grandchildren, Trevor, Gina, Brian, Lisa, Andrea, Samantha, Joe, Michael, Kyle, Nick, Jessie, Justin, Erika and Amber; and eight great grandchildren.
A funeral Mass will be held 11:00am on Friday, May 11, at St. Mary’s Wappingers for both Paul and Dolores. Internment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.
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Marilyn Hopkins
May 10, 1938 - April 18, 2018
Sharon Springs - Marilyn Hopkins, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1961 and previously of Cobleskill, passed at home on Wednesday, April 18, after a long illness. She was 79.
Born in Cobleskill on May 10, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Catherine (Fancher) Lape.
Marilyn graduated from the former Cobleskill High School in 1956 and began working locally for New York Telephone. Later, she was an aide in the school library at Sharon Springs and then a longtime bank teller for the former Central National Bank in the village.
She was a longtime active member of the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church. Marilyn taught Sunday school lessons, was a communion steward and eventually became superintendent of lessons at the church. In retirement, she enjoyed visiting the Sharon Springs Free Library, reading and gardening.
Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Sikes of Oneonta; and a sister, Carol Shutt of Guilderland.
Services will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Springs UMC, POB 282, Sharon Springs NY 13459.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.
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Lois Bartlett
November 22, 1929 - March 30, 2018
Sharon Springs - Lois Bartlett, a lifelong resident of Sharon Springs, died at home on Friday March 30 after a long illness. She was 88.
Born in Sharon Springs on November 22, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Katherine (Fraats) Aker.
She was a 1947 graduate of Sharon Springs Central School. Later, she worked for Beechnut Packing Company for a few years and then was self employed for a while before working in the cafeteria at Sharon Springs Central School, retiring from the district in 1991.
Lois was a longtime member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Ames. She taught Sunday School lessons at Cornerstone and was also active in the church choir. One of her favorite pastimes was camping with husband Guy and family. Her favorite camping spot was in Kingston, NY, but they camped all over the country.
Survivors include her husband, married June 17, 1950, Guy Bartlett; eight children, Bruce, Dennis, Donna, Bonnie (Bob), Dan (Theresa), Doug (Sally), Barry (Lori), and Daryl (Linda); twenty-two grandchildren; and thirty-two great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a son, Robert Bartlett on May 3, 2000, and a brother, Raymond Aker Jr.
A service will be held 1:00pm Monday April 2 at Cornerstone Baptist Church, Ames. Visitation is 11:00am to 1:00pm prior to the service. Interment will be held at a later date in Slate Hill Cemetery, town of Sharon.
Memorial contributions may be made to Catskill Area Hospice, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta NY 13820; or to Marathon for a Better Life, POB 268, Warnerville NY 12187.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

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John Dunne
August 3, 1941 - January 27, 2018
Sharon Springs- John Dunne, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1973 and previously of Brooklyn, died on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown after a brief illness. He was 76.
Born in Brooklyn on August 3, 1941, he was the son of the late William and Helen (Norton) Dunne.
While in Sharon Springs, Jack was a longtime manager for the former Central National Bank in the village. He also worked ten years as an immigration officer for the Department of Justice, now Homeland Security, retiring in 2003. Jack served in the Army for two years and is a Vietnam-era veteran.
John was active and a longtime member and held various officer positions – President - Sharon Springs Rotary Club; Vice Commander - the American Legion Post #1269; Secretary -Sharon Springs Zoning Board of Appeals and Sharon Springs Chamber of Commerce. Also, he was a longtime member and dedicated volunteer of the Cooperstown Charlotte Valley Railroad Association. Jack even purchased a caboose from the D and H railroad in Oneonta to save it from the scrap heap and donated it to the association.
Survivors include his wife, Geri Dunne of Sharon Springs; a brother, Robert Dunne of Bingham, ME; and a sister, Sharon Dunne of Mesa, AZ.
He was predeceased by a brother, William in 1992, and a sister, Maureen in 2003.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, February 10, at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. Visitation is from 1:00 to 2:00 prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post #1269, POB 273, Sharon Springs NY 13459.

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William Travis, “Bill”
Friday, Nov. 17, 2017 - March 9, 1951
Sharon Springs- William Travis, “Bill”, a resident of Sharon Springs since 2001 and previously of Hope Mills, NC, died on Friday, November 17, at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown after a short illness. He was 66.
Born in Peekskill on March 9, 1951, he was the son of the late William and Anna (Turner) Travis.
Bill was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp., serving in Vietnam from 1969 to 1971.
Locally, he worked for Tyco Pharmaceuticals, Sharon Cemetery Association and was a self-employed carpenter during his time in the Sharon Springs area. He was a longtime member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics and often flew his model airplanes at the Fulton County Airport in Johnstown. Fishing either alone or with friends was his favorite pastime.
Survivors include a son, Jason William Travis and his wife, Carol Pilkay Travis of Hope Mills, NC; two sisters, Lea and Anna Travis, both of Peekskill; three brothers, Steven of Verplank, John of Peekskill, and Howard of Poughkeepsie; and a grandson, Wolfgang William Travis of Hope Mills, NC.
He was predeceased by his wife, whom he married on November 20, 1981 in Peekskill, Kathleen (Whalan) Travis on November 20, 2015 and two brothers, William Travis in 1950 and Rick Travis in 2007.
Services are private and at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in North Carolina.
Arrangements by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.
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Faith Duell, “Daisy”
October 28, 2017 - August 12, 1942
Glens Falls - Faith Duell, “Daisy”, a lifelong resident of Glens Falls, died on Saturday, October 28, 2017 after a long illness. She was 75.
Born in Glens Falls on August 12, 1942, she was the daughter of the late William and Lillian (Wilcox) Duell.
Daisy worked for the state for twenty years at the Wilton Developmental Center, retiring from the center in 1997. She also was a devoted caregiver of homebound elderly in the Glens Falls area.
Daisy led a spiritual life and was a dedicated observant of religious beliefs and practices. She was a longtime member of Church of God on Staple Street and attended services regularly both at Church of God and many of the other local churches.
Daisy loved life and was a giver and servant. If a neighbor or family member was in need, Daisy would take the opportunity to help, it was her calling. Also, she enjoyed Gospel music, having lunch with friends, praying with her best friend Rosie and being with family. Her love was unconditional, a trait that her family and friends will miss but never forget.
Survivors include five children, William Manney of Queensbury, David Manney of South Glens Falls, Crystal Beebe of Hartford, Joseph Manney of Fort Edward and Lucretia Knight of Lake George; a brother, John Duell of Glens Falls; several grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive.
A private graveside service was held Saturday – November 4 in St. Mary’s and St. Alphonsus Cemetery, Queensbury.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.
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John Judd
Sharon Springs - John Judd, a lifelong resident of Sharon Springs, died Thursday, October 19 after a short illness. He was 80.
Born in Windham (Greene County) on October 20, 1936, he was the son of the late Wilsey and Helen (Ward) Judd.
John was a graduate of Sharon Springs Central School and subsequently was a longtime welder for Pipeline Contractors and later Niagara Mohawk in Albany, retiring in 1999.
John was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and running his beloved beagles. He was a lifetime member of the Fort Plain Beagle Club which provided an outlet to run his beagles weekly. During retirement, he purchased a few horses so he could spend time teaching his grandchildren horseback riding. He married Janet Sommers July 12, 1957. She passed on March 28, 1991.
Survivors include two daughters, Cynthia Manz of Saratoga Springs and Karen (Steeve) Judd-Lemay of Glens Falls; three sons, Tom (Frances) Judd of Sharon Springs, Jeffrey Judd of Amsterdam and Robert Judd of Fort Lauderdale; a sister, Linda Porter of Broadalbin; and five grandchildren, Kevin and Bryan Manz, John and Hannah Judd, and Michael Judd Sullivan.
John was predeceased by two sisters, Mabel Cummings and Dorothy Wright.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date in Lawyersville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Springs Volunteer Fire Department, POB 336, Sharon Springs, NY 13459.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

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Susan Ellis
February 2, 1937 - October 3, 2017
Sharon Springs - Susan Ellis, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1973 and previously of Lewisburg, PA, died on October 3, 2017 at Presbyterian Home of CNY in New Hartford. She was a resident of the home since September 2016.
Born in Lexington (Greene County) on February 2, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Minnie (Cross) Potter.
Susan graduated from the former Danbury State College (Western Connecticut State University since 1983) with a bachelor’s degree in education. She taught special education for many years in the Lewisburg Area School District in Union County Pennsylvania. While in Sharon Springs, she owned and operated Sharon Tavern for 20 years with her husband Bob. They ultimately sold and retired from the business in 1998. Bob passed in August 2000 after 39 years of marriage.
Susan was a longtime member of the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.
Survivors include a daughter, Lori J. Bartlett of Sharon Springs; two sons, Robert W. Ellis Jr. of Citrus Springs, FL and Herbert J. Ellis of Rome; four brothers, William, Ellis, Stanton, and Charles; seven grandchildren; and eight grandchildren.
She was predeceased by three siblings, Lyndon, Arnold and Anita.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Sat, 10/7, at the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church. Calling is 10:00 to 11:00am prior to the service. Internment will follow in Slate Hill Cemetery, town of Sharon.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014; or online at michaeljfox.org.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home.

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Willard Larkin ‘Bill’
February 9, 1940 - May 28. 2017
Sharon Springs-Willard Larkin ‘Bill’, a lifelong resident of Sharon Springs, died Sunday, May 28, at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown after a long illness. He was 77.
Born in Cobleskill on February 9, 1940, he was the son of Virginia Wissenbach, who survives, and the late Willard Larkin Sr.
Bill worked various construction jobs all over the capital district for Local 157 in Schenectady, retiring in 1972 due to illness. He was a member of both the Sharon Springs and Cherry Valley Conservation Clubs and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Cobleskill Lodge. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards and spending time with family.
Survivors include his wife, Marguerite (Mickle) Larkin, two sons, Michael Larkin of Sharon Springs and Wayne (Tracey) Larkin of Gig Harbor, Wash; a brother, Henry Larkin of Cobleskill; a sister, Darleen Shephard of Mariaville; five grandchildren, Jason, Jennifer, Kale, Shay and Bree; and a great-grandson, Noah.
A service will be held 1:00pm Sat., June 3, at Lappeus Funeral Home. Visitation is 11:30 to 1:00 prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to charity.

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Anna Osborne
November 28, 1928 - April 30, 2017
Sharon Springs - Anna Osborne, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1990 and previously of Somers (Westchester County) died Sunday, April 30, 2017 at her residence. She was 88.
Born in the Bronx on November 28, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Alfonso and Lena (Vigiano) Amato.
Anna grew up on a farm in the hamlet of Granite Springs and was a 1945 graduate of Somers High School. Subsequently, she earned a bachelor’s degree in education from SUNY Plattsburgh in 1948. She primarily taught Home Economics at both the Putnam Valley School District and later at the Mildred E. Strang Middle School in Yorktown Heights, retiring in 1980.
Anna was a longtime member of St. Patrick’s in Somers, the former St. Mary’s in Sharon Springs and most recently, St. Thomas the Apostle in Cherry Valley. Activities she enjoyed were reading, gardening, cooking for family and friends (no guest ever left hungry), and above all else, being with family.
Anna met her husband, Clayton, at Somers High School and they married on March 25, 1951. Clayton died on July 1, 2009.
Survivors include two sons, John Osborne and Bruce (wife Dale) Osborne, both of Sharon Springs; a daughter, Cynthia (husband Peter) DeMilio of Valhalla; two brothers, James Amato of Florida and Michael Amato of Somers; a sister, Rae Pegoli of Somers; eight grandchildren, Bradley, Erika, David, Rebecca, Alicia, Gregory, Madeleine, and Mark; and one great granddaughter, Riley Ann DeMilio.
A funeral liturgy will be held 11:30 am Saturday, May 6, at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. Rite of Committal will follow in Springfield Center Cemetery. Visitation is 6:00-8:00pm Friday at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank Anna’s doctors and the entire staff at Bassett Cancer Treatment Center. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the center at One Atwell Road, Cooperstown NY 13326.

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Janet Lynk
July 30, 1929 - March 8, 2017
Sharon Springs - Janet Lynk, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1952 and previously of the Town of Coeymans (Albany County) died Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown. She was 87.
Born in Albany on July 30, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Helen (Brooks) Carhart.
She earned a master’s degree in education from SUNY Oneonta and a bachelor’s degree from Russell Sage College in Troy. Janet taught primarily French and English courses her entire 29-year career at Sharon Springs Central School, retiring in 1981. She also owned and operated Lynkholm Dairy Farm with her husband Willard.
Janet was a longtime member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Chapel in Leesville, the 20th Century Club, the Sharon Springs Historical Society and the Order of the Eastern Star.
Embroidery and quilting were favorite hobbies during retirement.
She married Willard Lynk on August 14, 1954. He passed on July 12, 2010.
Survivors include a daughter, Christine (Roger) Bannister of Kent (Orleans County); two sons, James (Georgia) Lynk of Sharon Springs and Dr. Thomas (Heidi) Lynk of West Winfield; twelve grandchildren; and thirteen great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a granddaughter, Tara Lynk, on June 28, 1982.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm Sunday March 19th at St. Matthew's Lutheran Chapel. Inurnment will follow in Sharon Cemetery weather permitting.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, POB 268, Warnerville NY 12187 or to St. Matthew’s Lutheran Chapel, C/O Zion Lutheran Church, 615 E. Main Street, Cobleskill, NY 12043.
Arrangements by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

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Dolores Newberry
February 22, 2017 - October 2, 1931
Poughkeepsie - Dolores Newberry, formerly of Wappingers Falls and The Villages, Florida, passed on February 22, 2017 at Focus Otsego in Cooperstown of dementia. She was 85.
Born in Struthers, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Rose DiCiocco.
Dolores was a longtime realtor/broker and member of St. Mary’s Wappingers where she served in many ways with her favorite being the church choir. After relocating to The Villages, Florida near her sisters, she was in the music ministry at St. Mark’s the Evangelist. She enjoyed walking and baking cookies with her great grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband Paul, whom she married on October 20, 1951; five children, Cindy (Glenn) Hayton, Debbie DeLucia, Lora (Joe) Kuchinski, David (Mary) Newberry and Sandy Bloodgood; three sisters, Cecelia, Alvera and Rita; fourteen grandchildren, Trevor, Gina, Brian, Lisa, Andrea, Samantha, Joe, Michael, Kyle, Nick, Jessie, Justin, Erica and Amber; and eight great grandchildren.
A service at St. Mary’s Wappingers is pending upon the passing of her loving husband.
Dolores and her three sisters: Rita, Alvera, and Cecelia 2012
Dolores and her husband 2012
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Philip Snyder
November 20, 1924 - February 4, 2017
Sharon Springs - Philip Snyder, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1994 and most recently of Robinson Terrace Nursing Home since July 2016, died at the nursing home in Stamford on Saturday, February 4, 2017. He was 92. Born in Queens on November 20, 1924, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Lesse) Snyder.
Philip was a longtime ramp agent at John F. Kennedy airport in Queens, retiring in 1986. He married Gloria Gress on February 2, 1947. She passed on April 11, 1986.
Survivors include a son, Philip E. Snyder of Sharon Springs; three grandchildren, Anne Hogan, Jesse Snyder, and Trista Richardson; and five great grandsons.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00am Saturday, February 11, at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. Visitation is prior to the service from 10:00-11:00am.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, POB 268, Warnerville, NY 12187.

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Eric Cousineau
July 9, 1962 - January 30, 2017
Sharon Springs - Eric Cousineau, a lifelong resident of Sharon Springs, died suddenly on Monday, January 30, at Cobleskill Regional Hospital. He was 54.
Born in Cobleskill on July 9, 1962, he was the son of Omer and Barbara (Whitbeck) Cousineau, who survive.
Eric was a longtime union laborer for local #157 in Schenectady, retiring due to illness in 2013.
His service to the Sharon Springs Volunteer Fire Department surpassed twenty years.
Survivors besides his parents include two sons, Brendan and Dylan, both of Sharon Springs; a sister, Andrea Melville of Auburn; two brothers,
David of Sharon Springs and Bryon (Johnya) of Auburn; a nephew, Zacharie; and a niece, Toria.
A service will be held at 3:30pm Sunday, February 5, at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Chapel, Hwy Route 20, Sharon Springs. Visitation is prior to the service from 1:30 to 3:30pm. Repast will follow the service in the fellowship hall. Cremation will be later at Vale Cemetery Crematorium, Schenectady.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, POB 268, Warnerville, NY 12187.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

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Claude Lee VanArsdal
December 12, 1938 -January 30, 2017
Sharon Springs - Claude Lee VanArsdal, a lifelong resident of Sharon Springs, died on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown after a short illness. He was 78.
Born in Ames on December 12, 1938, he was the son of the late Leon and Elsie (Matte) VanArsdal.
He was a graduate of Canajoharie Central School and later worked in turbine unit #273 at General Electric in Schenectady for 28 years, retiring in 1996.
He enjoyed listening to country music and he played bass guitar for local 70’s era country bands-Good ‘OL Boys, Full House and the Wranglers. Claude was a foster parent for 38 years. During retirement, he enjoyed gardening, reading, mowing and watching his grandchildren play sports.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Helen (Diamond) VanArsdal; four daughters, Linda (Steve) Barnes, Cindy Cadwell, Sherri VanArsdal-Brown and Tanya (Bill) Smith; five sons, George (Sue) VanArsdale, Craig (Cathy) VanArsdal, Scott VanArsdale, Fred VanArsdal and Chad Lee VanArsdal; a sister, Eleanor Cardinal; sixteen grandchildren; Jennifer, Steven, George, Diana, Nick, Alexis, Drew, Brent, Cayden, Tanner, Colin, Avery, Isaac, Hunter, Kahlyn and Hayden; seven great grandchildren, Zinnia, Tate, Samantha, Mackenzie, Sean, Brandon and Braylee; and several foster children.
A service will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, February 4, at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. Visitation is 6:00-8:00pm Friday. Cremation will follow the service at Vale Cemetery Crematorium, Schenectady.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Springs Central School Booster Club, POB 218, Sharon Springs, NY 13459.

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Daniel Schondra
June 5, 1919 - January 17, 2017
Daniel Schondra, husband of the late Celia M. (Gray) Schondra and formerly of Sharon Springs, died on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at Parkhouse Nursing Center in Royersford, PA. He was 97.
Born in New York City on June 5, 1919, he was the son of the late Andrew and Malanka (Hummenjuk) Schondra.
His family moved to Sharon Springs in 1935, and he later graduated from Sharon Springs Central School in 1937. He was on the 1937 team that won the Section II Class D basketball championship.
Daniel owned and operated a dairy farm in Sharon Springs for more than 50 years, retiring in 1989. Mr. Schondra was a longtime member of the former St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Sharon Springs, the Sharon Springs Volunteer Fire Department, and the Men's bowling league at the former Sharon Lanes.
During retirement, he enjoyed traveling, spending time with family, tinkering in his barn on a project or fixing farm equipment, and helping at his neighbor’s dairy farm.
Mr. Schondra is survived by two sons, Larry and Paul; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by three siblings, John, Tony, and Anna.
Spring burial will be in Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery, Canajoharie.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Springs Vol. Fire Department, POB 336, Sharon Springs, NY 13459.
Arrangements are by Holcombe FH and Lappeus Funeral Home.

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Lillian Sina Boberg
June 3, 1923 - December 31, 2016
Sharon Springs - Lillian Sina Boberg, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1997 and previously of Brooklyn, died peacefully at her daughter’s residence on Saturday, December 31, 2016. She was 93.
Born in West Hoboken, New Jersey on June 3, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Edvard and Elsie (Schuchardt) Knutsen.
Lillian was a longtime secretary for New York Life in Manhattan, retiring after 17 years in 1995 at age 72. She did so to become a full-time caregiver to her husband Ole. Previously, she was a homemaker and teacher’s aid at PS 181 in Brooklyn.
She married Ole Boberg on September 19, 1953 in Saint Stephens Lutheran Church. Ole passed on April 8, 1998 after 44 years together.
A surprise 90th birthday party was given in her honor with many family and friends attending. She was so delighted to see everyone there! Her favorite trip was to Disney World for her 75th birthday. She celebrated her birthday in the Norwegian restaurant at Disney where the staff sang the Norwegian birthday song to her. She also received a personal phone call from Goofy himself congratulating her on her birthday.
Survivors include a daughter, Lori and her husband Christopher Pecoraro of Sharon Springs, NY. A grandson, Christopher Pecoraro Jr and his wife Kathleen, their children, Lillian’s great grandchildren, Christopher Rosario III and Honoraria Frances, all of Charlotte, NC. A brother, Arthur Knutsen of Caldwell, NJ and many nieces and nephews in Norway.
A service will be held at 10:00am Thursday, 01/05, at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Chapel, Sharon Springs. A gathering will be prior to the service from 9:30-10:00. Entombment will follow in Memory Gardens, Albany.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley, POB 40, Howes Cave, NY 12092.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

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Helen Hoffman
January 11, 1926 - December 24, 2016
Sharon Springs - Helen Hoffman, a longtime resident of Sharon Springs and most recently of Palatine Nursing Home since November 2016, died of natural causes at the home on Saturday, December 24, 2016. She was 90.
Born in Brooklyn on January 11, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Helen (Muller) Wendt.
She married Vincent T. Hoffman in Brooklyn at St. John the Baptist RC Church on April 21, 1945 and then they moved to West Babylon, NY (Suffolk County) in 1951 to raise their six children. Vincent passed on November 23, 1990.
Primarily a homemaker, Helen did volunteer for the head start program at Sharon Springs Central School and worked as a nurse’s aid in the maternity ward at the former Bellevue Hospital in Schenectady.
Survivors include four daughters, Patricia Bona of Mastic Beach, Anne Kelly and Roni Remillard, both of Sharon Springs, and Rose Hoffman of Port Orange, FL; two sons, Michael Hoffman of Watkinsville, GA and Kevin Hoffman of Cohutta, GA; 25 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; and a great-great grandson.
She was predeceased by two siblings, Ada Wisser and Henry Wendt.
A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am Thursday, December 29, at St. Thomas the Apostle, Cherry Valley. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Amsterdam. Visitation is Wednesday from 4:00-7:00pm at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at www.stjude.org.

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Mabel Cummings
March 27, 1938 - November 1, 2016
Sharon Springs - Mabel Cummings, a lifelong resident of Sharon Springs, died at her residence on Tuesday November 1, 2016 after a long illness. She was 78.
Born in Cobleskill on March 27, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Wilsey and Helen (Ward) Judd.
She was a 1956 graduate of Sharon Springs Central School and was married on September 15th of the same year to Bob Cummings. He died on May 13, 2010.
She was a longtime nurse’s aid for the former Maple’s and Sharon Manor adult homes, both in Sharon Springs.
Survivors include a daughter, Lori Cross of Sharon Springs; three sons, Patrick and Robert, both of Sharon Springs and Dean of Cherry Valley; a brother, John Judd of Sharon Springs; two sisters, Dorothy Wright of Sharon Springs and Linda Porter of Johnstown; ten grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
Services are private. Cremation was at Vale Cemetery Crematorium, Schenectady. Inurnment will be later in Sharon Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Catskill Area Hospice, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta NY 13820.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.
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Rebecca Lynn Cruise
December 20, 1966 - October 27, 2016
Sharon Springs- Rebecca Lynn Cruise, a resident of Riverside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Castleton (Rennselaer County) since July 2016 and previously of Sharon Springs, died Thursday, October 27, at the center after a long illness. She was 49.
Born at the Subic Bay Naval Hospital in Bataan, Philippines on December 20, 1966, she was the daughter of Jack and Sue (Rittstein) Wilson, who survive.
Rebecca was a graduate of Hilltop High School in Chula Vista, California and later she earned an associate’s degree in information technology from the Community College of the Air Force in Montgomery, Alabama. She served as a Communications Computer Systems Operator in the United States Air Force for eight years, separating with honor from Grand Forks AFB in 1997. Locally, she was a longtime asset protection manager at the Wal Mart Distribution Center in Sharon Springs.
Riding motorcycles and traveling were among a few of her favorite leisure activities. Also, she participated as a support member for the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Chapter 19-4, Mohawk Valley.
Survivors include her partner, James Becker of Sharon Springs; a daughter, Brittany Erskine; a son, Keenan Cruise; an adopted daughter, Christina Pendergrass; a sister, Sarah Wilson; a brother, Michael Wilson; two stepsons, Alex and Chris; and five grandchildren, Rose, Oliver, Savannah, Weston and Kenzie.
She was predeceased by a sister, Deborah Wilson, in 1986.
Services will be private. Spring internment will be in Higgins Cemetery (Lipscomb County-Texas).
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, POB 758517, Topeka, KS 66675; or Fisher House Foundation, 111 Rockville Pike-Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20850.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

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Marion Winnie
October 27, 1930 - October 12, 2016
Sharon Springs - Marion Winnie, a lifelong resident of Sharon Springs, died on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at her residence. She was 85.
Born in Cobleskill on October 27, 1930, she was the daughter of the late John and Daisy (Rockefeller) Jackson.
Marion was a longtime short order cook and housekeeper at the former Hollywood Motor Inn in Sharon Springs. Also, she worked at the Myers estate in the village and was a longtime member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Ames.
Marion was married on March 31, 1954 to Virgil Winnie. Virgil passed on May 29, 2002.
Survivors include four sons, Roger, Michael and Christopher Winnie, all of Sharon Springs and Charles Slater of Cobleskill; two daughters, Teri Cousineau of Sharon Springs and Sandra Mickle of Schoharie; a sister, Lena Hillsinger of Cobleskill; 12 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and several great-great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by four brothers, Billy, John, Merrit, and Charles; three sisters, Elnora, Clara, and Anna; and a grandson, Daryl Trafton.
A service will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, October 17, at the Cornerstone Baptist Church, Ames. Viewing is prior to the service from 12:00-1:00pm. Interment will follow in Ames Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, POB 268, Warnerville, NY 12187.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

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Stacey Wagner
May 29, 1971 - September 18, 2016
Sharon Springs-Stacey Wagner, a lifelong resident of Sharon Springs, died on Sunday, September 18, 2016 after being stricken at her residence She was 45.
Born in Carmel, NY on May 29, 1971, she was the daughter of Marilyn (Eisenhoffer) Wagner and the late Conrad Wagner.
Stacey was a 1989 graduate of Sharon Springs Central School. Subsequently, she worked nine years in the personnel office at the Wal Mart Distribution Center in Sharon Springs and recently was working for both McDonald’s in Cobleskill and Stewart’s in Sharon Springs.
Survivors include her mother, Marilyn Wagner of Sharon Springs; and a brother, David Wagner of Richmondville.
She was predeceased by a brother, Robert Wagner, on August 13, 1974.
All services are private. Cremation was held at Vale Cemetery Crematorium, Schenectady.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley, P.O. Box 40, Howes Cave, NY 12092.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

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Cecelia Everidge
December 28, 1922 - September 7, 2016
Sharon Springs- Cecelia Everidge, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1955, passed on Wednesday September 7, 2016 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital. She was 93.
Born in Derby, CT on December 28, 1922, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Niemiec) Jakubek.
She was a homemaker and a longtime communicant of the former St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Sharon Springs. Cecelia was active with the Schoharie County Silver and Gold club and enjoyed playing bingo with the club members.
She was married for 44 years to Walter Everidge. He died on September 29, 1985.
Survivors include a daughter, Margaret (LeGrand) Countryman of Sharon Springs; a son, John Everidge of Rocky Mount, VA; seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; and eight great-great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Elizabeth Halsdorf in 2010; a granddaughter, Denise Tessier in 1992; and two siblings, Walter Jakubek and Louise Maloney.
A service will be held at 11:00am Monday, September 12, at the Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. Visitation is from 10:00 to 11:00am prior to the service. Burial will follow in Slate Hill Cemetery, town of Sharon.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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Rebecca Palmer
December 12, 1968 - Thursday, July 14, 2016
Sharon Springs- Rebecca Palmer, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1989 and previously of Beaumont, Texas, died on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at her residence after a long illness. She was 47.
Born in Schenectady on December 12, 1968, she was the daughter of Patricia Beacraft and the late Walter Beacraft.
Rebecca was an order filler for Wal Mart Distribution Center in Sharon Springs for ten years, retiring due to illness in 2015.
Survivors include her husband whom she married July 4, 1990, Scott Palmer; and a son, Brandon Palmer, both of Sharon Springs; and three sisters, Robin Joslin, Rose Hall, and Regina Leach.
All services are private. Cremation was at Vale Cemetery Crematorium, Schenectady.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

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Katherine Jackson
February 24, 1924 - Monday July 4, 2016
Sharon Springs- Katherine Jackson, 92, a longtime resident of Sharon Springs and most recently of Palatine Nursing Home, died Monday July 4, 2016 at the home after a long illness. She was 92.
Born in Cobleskill on February 24, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Austin and Lena (Hadsell) Slater.
She was a graduate of the former Cobleskill High School and worked as a seamstress and restaurant server in the area. Katherine was a longtime member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Chapel and was active in the choir and ladies aid at the church.
She was married on June 1, 1946 to John L. Jackson Jr., he died on March 10, 2005.
Survivors include a daughter, Gloria Madden of Sharon Springs; three sons, Carl Jackson of Worcester, Robert Jackson of Esperance and Dennis Jackson of Richmondville; a brother, Chester Slater of Cobleskill; 14 grandchildren; and 21 great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held 11:00am Friday, July 8, at Lawyersville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Springs Volunteer Rescue Squad, POB 154, Sharon Springs, NY 13459.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

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Michelle Glaviano
May 26, 2016 - October 9, 1955
Sharon Springs- Michelle Glaviano, a longtime resident of Sharon Springs and previously of Pompton Plains, New Jersey (Morris County), died Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Albany Medical Center. She was 60.
Born in England on October 9, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Rose Weert.
Michelle was a longtime counselor for Catholic Charities in Cobleskill, retiring due to illness about ten years ago. Previously, she owned and operated a horse farm on Hanson Crossing Road in the town of Sharon. Some activities she enjoyed during retirement were gardening and taking care of her two dogs, Bunny and Baby; and her rescue cat, Weeble.
Survivors include a son, Martin J. Glaviano III of Sharon Springs; longtime partner, Larry Flint of Sharon Springs; a brother, Paul Weert of Christchurch, New Zealand; and an aunt, Monta Videll of Flushing, NY.
All services are private. Cremation was at Vale Cemetery Crematorium, Schenectady. On the one-year anniversary of her death, Michelle’s cremains will be scattered by family and a few close friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, POB 268, Warnerville, NY 12187.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.
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Michael Bautochka
September 3, 1944 - Sunday May 22, 2016
Richmondville- Michael Bautochka Jr, a longtime resident of Richmondville and previously of Rochester and Sharon Springs, died on Sunday May 22, 2016 at his residence. He was 71.
Born in Cobleskill on September 3, 1944, he was the son of the late Michael and Helen (Krutel) Bautochka Sr.
Michael was a 1963 graduate of the Rome School for the Deaf. Later, he graduated from Williamsport Technical Institute, earning a degree in auto body and upholstery. Subsequently, he worked for Mohawk Chevrolet in Schenectady and later Alteri’s Body Shop in Amsterdam as a professional auto body technician. Michael enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren and watching wildlife on his son’s property. Also, he had a fondness for
scratch off lottery tickets, horse racing and bingo.
Michael was a member of both the Albany and Schenectady Silent Clubs, the Rochester Recreation for the Deaf and the Alpha Lutheran Church of the Deaf in Rochester.
Survivors include two sons; Michael (Colleen) Bautochka III of Richmondville and Robert (Donna) Bautochka of Middleburg, FL; a daughter, Mary (Alan) Hall of Gainesville; two sisters, Katherine (Verne) Venette of Sharon Springs and Patricia (Dan) Maher of Cicero; thirteen grandchildren; four great grandchildren; an aunt, Agnes Bautochka; and several nieces; great nieces and cousins.
A service will be held 11:00am Thursday, May 26, at Lappeus Funeral Home, 113 Park Street, Sharon Springs. Interment will follow in Cobleskill Rural Cemetery. Visitation is 9:30-11:00am prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Richmondville Volunteer Emergency Squad, 388 Main Street, Richmondville, NY 12149.

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William P. Borden
December 19, 1945 - May 15, 2016
Sharon Springs- William P. Borden, “Paul”, a lifelong resident of Sharon Springs, died on Sunday May 15, 2016 at his residence after a long illness. He was 70.
Born in Cobleskill on December 19, 1945, he was the son of the late William and Marie (Egginger) Borden.
Paul was a longtime dairy farmer on Argusville Road in the town of Sharon, retiring and selling the farm in 2008. He also worked at Wal Mart in Cobleskill for 19 years, retiring in 2014.
Survivors include a son, Robert (Jessica) Borden of Sharon Springs; a brother, Gordon Borden of Seneca Falls; three grandchildren, Cody, Erin and April; and a great grandson, Henry.
Paul was predeceased by a son, Christopher Borden, in 2008.
A service will be held 11:00am Friday, May 20, at Lappeus Funeral Home, 113 Park Street, Sharon Springs. Interment will follow in Sharon Cemetery. Visitation is 6:30-8:00pm Thursday and 10:00-11:00am prior to the service on Friday. A reception will follow the interment at the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church, Highway Route 20.
Memorial contributions may be made to Catskill Area Hospice, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820.

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Nancy Roberts
September 21, 1950 - Thursday May 5, 2016
Sharon Springs- Nancy Roberts, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1971, died on Thursday May 5, 2016 at her residence. She was 65.
Born in Westford (Otsego County) on September 21, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Harold Hill and Mary Roberts.
Nancy was primarily a homemaker who enjoyed being with her children and grandchildren. She liked to sew, embroider, crochet, collect dolls and make homemade fudge.
Survivors include her husband, whom she married February 14, 1971, Bill Roberts; three sons, David Roberts of Seward, Richard Roberts of Lockport, and William Roberts of Queensbury; two daughters, Lisa Trembley of Nelliston and Melissa Jerreld of Scotia; brothers; Barry Jeschke of Schenevus, Gary Roberts of Hadley; two sisters; Nancy Kofakis of Wyoming and Linda Fitzpatrick of Davenport; and 13 grandchildren; Brittani & Bryan MacFadden Kaitlyn & Kendra Trembley Shane & Cortney Roberts Kyle & Allie Jerreld McKayla & Marissa Roberts Nolan, Evelyn & Elijah Roberts.
She was predeceased by a brother, Terry Roberts, in 2007.
A service will be held 11:00am Monday, May 9, at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. Visitation is from 10:00am-11:00 prior to the service. Burial will follow in Slate Hill Cemetery, town of Sharon.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, POB 268, Warnerville, NY 12187.

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Frank Moak Sr
April 21, 1940 - April 16, 2016
Canajoharie: Frank Moak Sr., a resident of Palatine Bridge since 2006 and previously of Sharon Springs, died on Saturday April 16, 2016 at his daughter’s residence in Canajoharie after a long illness. He was 75.
Born in New Salem (Albany County) on April 21, 1940, he was the son of the late Herbert and Ida (Duncan) Moak.
Frank was a longtime laborer for the former Westheimer’s Carrot Barn in Schoharie. He primarily operated a forklift and made deliveries at Westheimer’s. While working at Westheimer’s, he met his wife, Martha LaQuee, she died in July 2009.
Subsequently, he was a painter at Custom Clad in Canajoharie for nearly twenty years. In semi retirement, he delivered for the Montgomery County Meals on Wheels program. He retired officially about ten years ago due to declining health.
Frank was a sketch artist and also very handy. He spent a lot of private time making wood furniture such as picnic tables, chairs and mirrors. He also was a hobbyist mechanic and he had a lot of knowledge about automobiles-just an all around car guy.
Survivors include four sons, Steven Moak (Melissa) of Canajoharie, Kevin Hammer (Jonathan) of Schenectady, Kevin Moak of Canajoharie and Michael Reinhart of Ocala; five daughters, Sharon Lamont (Patrick) of Schoharie, Sara Moak, Judy Hennessey (Patrick), and Joan Herringshaw (Gene) all of Canajoharie, and Charlotte Palmatier (Larry) of Carlisle; a sister, Helen Meyers of Delanson; eighteen grandchildren; and thirteen great grandchildren.
Besides his wife, Martha, and his parents, Frank was predeceased by a son, Frank J. Moak Jr., on June 10, 1992; and two great grandchildren, Joseph Smith Jr. on July 12, 2014 and Brian Moshier Jr. on February 4, 2002.
A service will be held 11:00am Thursday, April 21, at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. Calling is 9:30-11:00am prior to the service. Interment will follow in Sharon Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, POB 268, Warnerville, NY 12187.

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James Knowlton
June 9, 1938 - April 10, 2016
St. Johnsville: James Knowlton, a resident of St. Johnsville Rehab and Nursing Center since 2008 and previously of Sharon Springs, died April 10, 2016 at the center. He was 77.
Born in Edinburg, NY on June 9, 1938, he attended Johnstown schools and worked his entire life in the knitting mills around Johnstown.
He was a longtime member of the Broadalbin United Methodist Church and a Navy veteran.
Survivors include two sons; Kevin Surnear of Navarre, Ohio and David Surnear of Johnstown; two daughters, Karen Surnear of Las Vegas and Robin Surnear of Gloversville; nine grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife, Shirley (Wilder) Knowlton on December 24, 2005; a son, Todd Knowlton in 1964; three siblings, Kenneth, Ann, and Evelyn; and a great granddaughter, Shea Surnear in 2014.
Private services and inurnment will be held at a later date in Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to charity.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

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Ethel E. Daly
August 28, 1928 - 13, 2016
Sharon Springs: Ethel E. Daly, a resident of Palatine Nursing Home since March 2014 and previously of Marchand Manor in Sharon Springs, died at the home on April 13, 2016. She was 87.
Born in the Bronx on August 28, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Florence Meurer.
She was a longtime secretary for Manufacturer’s Trust in Manhattan before relocating to the Sharon Springs area forty years ago with her husband, Thomas Daly. He died January 1, 2004.
Survivors include a daughter, Linda Daly of Worcester; a son, Louis Daly of Ronkonkoma (Suffolk County); five grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a son, Thomas Daly Jr. in 1995; and a brother, Robert Meurer.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date in the Gerald B. H. Solomon-Saratoga National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to charity.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

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Sharon Snyder
October 1, 1948 - March 14, 2016
Sharon Springs: Sharon Snyder, a longtime resident of Sharon Springs, passed peacefully in the company of family and friends on March 14, 2016 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown after a long illness. She was 67.
Born on October 1, 1948, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Canham) McInerney.
She was a graduate of Palo Verde High School in Tucson, Arizona and then was a longtime flight attendant for TWA airlines. Later she worked as a music consultant and talent scout for Famous Artists Studios in Manhattan. Subsequently, she worked as an au pair and nanny in Manhattan.
She enjoyed gardening, nature, visiting museums and spending time with family and friends. Sharon loved to eat out, order in, cook and share food with family and friends. She was a real ‘foodie’.
Survivors include her husband; Philip Snyder of Sharon Springs; three children, Ann, Jesse and Trista; a brother, John; three sisters, Susan, Claire and Katherine; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her younger sister, Mary Ellen.
A memorial service will be held 7:00pm Monday, March 21, at Lappeus Funeral Home, 113 Park Street, Sharon Springs. Visitation will be prior to the service from 6:00-7:00pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, P. O. Box 268, Warnerville, NY 12187

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Charlotte LaGuardia
November 27, 1920 - March 12, 2016
Sharon Springs: Charlotte LaGuardia, a longtime resident of Sharon Springs, died at her residence on Saturday, March 12, 2016 after a brief illness. She was 95.
Born in Hallstead, PA on November 27, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Charlotte (Brown) Sherwood.
She was a 1938 graduate of Cherry Valley Central School and was a longtime home health aid in the area. She also was a server in several area restaurants. Later, she provided private care to the elderly and volunteered as an advocate for nursing home residents.
Throughout her life, Charlotte enjoyed genealogy, all sorts of word puzzles and she was an avid reader. Her house was full of books.
Survivors include a daughter, Bettina Thomas of Sharon Springs; two sons, Jon LaGuardia of Sharon Springs and Richard LaGuardia of Providence, RI; and three grandchildren.
She was predeceased by two sons, Charles LaGuardia in May 2000 and Stephen LaGuardia in May 2004; a brother, Charles Sherwood; and a sister, Vera York.
A service will be held 10:00am Saturday, March 19, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 21 Church Street, Central Bridge. Interment will be in Sharon Cemetery, Highway Route 20, town of Sharon.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

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Roger VanArsdal
July 13, 1954 - March 9, 2016
Sharon Springs: Roger VanArsdal, a lifelong resident of Sharon Springs, died Wednesday March 9, 2016 after a long illness. He was 61.
Born in Cobleskill on July 13, 1954, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Coreen (Lambert) VanArsdal.
Roger was a 1973 graduate of Sharon Springs Central School and then spent his life enjoying what he loved most, being with his family and teaching them to love nature. Roger was devoted to his Brimstone Creek Farm, devoted to caring for his animals and devoted to working the land. Farming was in his blood and he farmed his entire life, retiring due to illness last year.
He was a 1973 recipient of the New York State Star Farmer Award and also that same year he placed second at Eastern States Exposition, a nine state regional farming contest held in Massachusetts.
Survivors include his wife; Susan VanArsdal; a son, Adam of Sharon Springs; two daughters, Katrina Greenwood of Wahiawa, HI and Kara VanArsdal of Sharon Springs; and a sister; Randy VanArsdal of Sharon Springs.
A service will be held 10:00am Tuesday, March 15, at Faith Bible Church, Crosby Road, Carlisle. Burial is at a later date in Ames Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8pm Monday at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Sharon Springs Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 154, Sharon Springs, NY 13459.

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Loretto “Pat” Knee
May 13, 1928 - March 9th, 2016
Sharon Springs – Loretto “Pat” Knee, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1968, passed away peacefully in the company of her family on Wednesday March 9th at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown. She was 87.
Born in Brooklyn on May 13, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Margaret (Roche) Rattinger. She was a graduate of St. Joseph’s High School in Brooklyn. She was married to Edward J. Knee on September 8, 1951. Ed passed September 23, 1987.
Pat was a longtime secretary for RCA International in Manhattan and later she was a part-time Sharon Springs village clerk.
Throughout the years Pat was active in various social organizations and clubs including the former St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Sharon Springs American Legion Auxiliary, and the 20th Century Club. She was an avid knitter, and crafts person, and donated many of her works for various charities.
She is survived by five children; Francis (Nancy) Knee of Jamestown, Edward (Mary) Knee of Vero Beach, FL, Joseph L. (Barbara) Knee of Cromwell, Ct., Patricia Knee of Albany, and Thomas Knee of Mechanicsburg, PA; eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a brother, Francis A. Rattinger, on May 16, 1994.
The family would like to thank her many friends for their assistance throughout the years which enabled Pat to live at home in her final years. They would also like to thank the nursing and medical staff at Bassett Healthcare who cared for her in her final days and allowed her to pass with dignity and peace.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held 1:00pm Monday, March 14, at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Cobleskill. Repast will follow the Mass and then interment will be private in Sharon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00pm on Sunday at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Sharon Springs Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 154, Sharon Springs, NY 13459.

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Joyce E. Tyler
October 13, 1951 - February 28, 2016
Palatine Bridge - Joyce E. Tyler, a lifelong resident of Sharon Springs and Palatine Bridge, died Sunday February 28, 2016 at St Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam after a short illness. She was 64.
Born in Amsterdam on October 13, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Roland and Elizabeth (Cummings) Tyler Sr.
She was a 1969 graduate of Sharon Springs Central School and a longtime secretary for the Montgomery County probation department. A few years ago she became a member of the Canajoharie chapter of Women of the Moose, serving briefly as the chapter chaplain.
Some activities she enjoyed were reading, crochet, and traveling with her longtime companion Ron Carter.
Survivors include Ronald Carter of Palatine Bridge; three sons, Michael (Sue) Lambert of Columbiaville, Lionel (Marie) Lambert of Radcliff, KY and Thomas (Lisa) Lambert of Schenectady; two daughters, Kathy (Trever) Woodbeck of Canajoharie and Bonnie (Liam) Ford of Herefordshire, England; three brothers, Robert Tyler of Sharon Springs, and Roland Tyler Jr. and James Tyler, both of Syracuse; ten grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her brother, Richard Tyler, in 2013.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date in Sharon Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, PO Box 268, Warnerville, NY 12187.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

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Mildred Ferrone
February 21, 1933 - February 19, 2016
Niskayuna - Mildred Ferrone, a longtime resident of Cherry Valley and most recently of Avila in Albany, died on Friday, February 19, 2016 at her daughter’s home in Niskayuna from a short illness. She was 82.
Milly was born in Carlisle on February 21, 1933, the daughter of the late George and Gertrude (Lawyer) Bianchine.
She was a 1951 graduate of Sharon Springs Central School and attended Albany Business College and then graduated with an associate’s degree from Rider Business College in Trenton, New Jersey.
Milly was a longtime teacher’s assistant at Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School and was a communicant of the former St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Sharon Springs and St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Cherry Valley.
She was married to Daniel Ferrone on June 7, 1953. He died on January 6, 2011.
Survivors include three daughters; Teresa Weber of Niskayuna, Ginette Schroeder of Colonie, and Monica Bush of Altamont; two sons, Daniel Ferrone of Cherry Valley and Aime Ferrone of Mechanicville; sixteen grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held 11:00am Monday, February 22, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Cherry Valley. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00-6:00pm at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. Burial will be at a later date in Cherry Valley Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Community Hospice of Schenectady, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205; or to St. Thomas the Apostle, POB 246, Cherry Valley, NY 13320.

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Bree Engle
November 3, 1988 - January 31, 2016
Seward-Bree Engle, a lifelong resident of Seward prior to moving to Slingerlands in December 2015, passed suddenly on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. She was 27.
Born on November 3, 1988 in Cobleskill, she was the daughter of Christie Engle who survives.
Bree was a 2007 graduate of Cobleskill-Richmondville High School and a longtime clerk and assistant manager for Stewart's in Cobleskill. She was caring, intelligent and full of life. Heaven received an unexpected Angel when Bree sadly passed. She will be forever loved, forever in our memories, and forever missed. Please keep Bree’s memory alive and her loved ones in your hearts and prayers during this difficult time.
Survivors include her mother, Christie Engle of Slingerlands and previously of Seward; a brother, Nathan Engle of Cobleskill; a sister, Kari Engle-Brown of Saratoga Springs; three nephews, Taylor Brown, Tristian Hayes and Hunter Engle; and a niece, Caitlyn Engle.
All services and inurnment will be private. Cremation will be at Leatherstocking Crematory in Cherry Valley.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, POB 268, Warnerville, NY 12187.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

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Rose Bishop
November 5, 1929 - January 16, 2016
Sharon Springs-Rose Bishop, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1949, died Saturday, January 16, 2016 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta after a brief illness. She was 86.
Born November 5, 1929 in the town of Fulton, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Alvira (Swart) Lott.
She was married to Philip Bishop on June 1, 1949. He died June 26, 1978.
Rose was a homemaker and longtime member of the Lutheran church. Also, she loved her pets as she took care of several cats and dogs over the years. Some activities she enjoyed included sewing, reading, writing and traveling. Rose learned to play the guitar at a young age, it became a skill she enjoyed throughout her life.
Survivors include three cousins, Carolyn Hamm, Eileen Sweeney, and Francis Adams; a godchild, Cheryle McGuire of Reading, Pennsylvania; and her close friends and neighbors.
A service was held Saturday, January 23, at Lappeus Funeral Home, 113 Park Street, Sharon Springs. Rev. Donald Klob officiated. Spring burial will be in Carlisle Rural Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley, POB 40, Howes Cave, NY 12092.

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Annette Masse
September 30, 1942 - January 14, 2016
Sharon Springs-Annette Masse, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1995 and previously of West Sand Lake, died Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown. She was 73.
Born in Albany on September 30, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Sally (Stever) Groves.
She was a 1960 graduate of Ichabod Crane High School and then a longtime teller for Albany Savings Bank. Subsequently, she then owned and operated Masse Farms with her husband, both in Rensselaer County and in Sharon Springs. Also, she was a longtime choir member of the United Methodist Church in Chatham.
Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Maurice Masse of Sharon Springs; two daughters, Nicole Amanatides and Jodi Dolezel, both of Sharon Springs; three sons, J.R. Masse of East Greenbush, Darin Masse of Averill Park and Richard Masse of Sharon Springs; three sisters, Sandra Amidon of Gansevoort, Sheila Dennis of Charlottesville, VA, and Sharon Groves of Hudson; five grandchildren, Darin Jr., Austin, Jacob, and Dylan Masse, and Matthew Amanatides; a great granddaughter, Macy Masse; and an uncle, Ira Stever of Niverville (Columbia County).
Public calling hours will be held from 5:00-7:00pm Monday, January 18, at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. Burial is private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley, POB 40, Howes Cave, NY 12092.

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Beatrice (Ullman) Mallery
January 5, 1909 - December 13, 2015
Sharon Springs-Beatrice (Ullman) Mallery, a lifelong resident of Sharon Springs, died on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at her residence. She was 106. Beatrice was predeceased by her husband, Myron; he died in 2004 at age 100.
Born at the Ullman family home on Loonenburg Turnpike in 1909, she was the daughter of the late Joel and Harriette (Engle) Ullman. Beatrice was a direct descendant of early Schoharie County settler, Peter Engle. Peter was married to Sarah Warner in the Schoharie Lutheran Church in 1768. Their, son, Peter A. Engle, was Beatrice’s great-great grandfather. He built and operated mills in the early 1800’s in the Engleville area within the town of Sharon.
Beatrice was a 1927 graduate of the former Union School and Cobleskill College in 1929. Subsequently, she taught in area one-room schools and then during the war, she worked making war materials at the Beech-Nut Nutrition Corporation in Canajoharie. She retired after a long career with phone companies.
She enjoyed creating hooked rugs, crocheting, knitting, card games-especially bridge, and she loved to read.
Beatrice and Myron were wonderful grandparents and they provided many fond memories for their grandchildren-playing games of croquet, badminton, pool and cards. They also went on many trips to Catskill Game Farm, the Farmers Museum, and picnics to Glimmerglass state park. Beatrice often baked pies for her grandchildren and provided them with unlimited Spaulding donuts from Sheldon’s store. She was loved by all who knew her.
Survivors include a son, Keith (Phyllis) Mallery of Sharon Springs; a daughter, Inez (Robert) Parker of Huntsville, AL; six grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren.
A graveside memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Springs Volunteer Rescue Squad, POB 154, Sharon Springs, NY 13459; SUNY Cobleskill Alumni Association, 211 Knapp Hall, State Route 7, Cobleskill, NY 12043 or to Catskill Area Hospice, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.
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Vivian Coons
August 22, 1932 - November 21, 2015
Sharon Springs-Vivian Coons, a lifelong resident of Sharon Springs prior to her residency at the Robinson Terrace Nursing Center in May 2011, died Saturday, November 21, 2015 at the nursing center in Stamford. She was 83.
Born in Sharon Springs on August 22, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Dorian (Green) VanDerwerker.
She attended Sharon Springs Central School and lived most of her life on the farm on Rosenberg Road. Also, she was a longtime member of St. Mathew’s Lutheran Chapel.
Survivors include two daughters, Christine Littman of Valatie and Mary Littman of Livingston (Columbia County).
She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Coons, in March 1997.
A graveside memorial service will be 11:00am Thursday, 12/3, at Slate Hill Cemetery, town of Sharon.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

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Kathleen S. Travis
November 9, 1951 - November 20, 2015
Sharon Springs- Kathleen S. Travis, a resident of Sharon Springs since 2002, passed away after a long illness in the loving care of her husband, on Friday, November 20, 2015 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown. She was 64.
Born on November 9, 1951 in Yonkers (Westchester County), she was the daughter of the late John and Carmella (DiDonato) Whalan.
She was a 1969 graduate of Gorton High School in Yonkers and later went to work for People’s Bank in Yonkers and then for Cable Vision in nearby Yorktown.
Kathi loved doing crosswords, completing puzzles and reading. Her passion as an amateur genealogist was a hobby she shared with family and friends for over thirty years.
Survivors include her husband, whom she married November 20, 1981, William K. Travis; a daughter, Tshana McFarland of San Antonio; a son, Jason (Carol) Travis of Hope Mills, NC; three sisters, Margi Neary and Barbara (Charles) Costantino, both of Sharon Springs, and Lori (Jim) Snay of Troy; a brother, John (Kate) Whalan of West Stockbridge; four grandchildren, Donovan, Emily and Jack McFarland and Wolfgang Travis; seven nephews; Adam Whalan, Sean Neary, Charles and Gregory Costantino, Tynan and Anaya Whalan, and Franklin Gleason; and two great nieces; Isabella and Anaya Whalan.
A service will be held 11:00am Saturday, Nov. 28, at Lappeus Funeral Home, 113 Park Street, Sharon Springs. Visitation is from 6 to 8 Friday. Burial will be at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, POB 268, Warnerville, NY 12187.
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Margaret McGonigal Kettler
September 2, 1924 - November 20, 2015
Sharon Springs-With heavy hearts, the family announces the passing of Margaret McGonigal Kettler on Friday, November 20, 2015 at Kingsway Nursing Center, Schenectady. She was 91.
Born September 2, 1924 in Nashville, she was the daughter of the late Edna and Ben McGonigal.
She attended Tar Box School in Nashville and then went to work building airplanes for Vultee Aircraft during the war. She was a real life “Rosie the Riveter.”
She met her husband, Floyd Kettler, in Nashville when he was an Army captain. They married in 1944 and then relocated to Sharon Springs. Floyd died in 1985.
Survivors include three daughters, Darlene Munoz of Charleston, SC, Karen Denike (Stuart) of Niskayuna, and Cheryl Fonda (Chris) of East Longmeadow, MA; eight grandchildren; Abbey Carcia, Ryan Denike, Paige Dacier, Nolan Fonda, Margaret (Meg) Knoerzer, Aaron Knoerzer, Terry Munoz and Gerry Munoz; and five great grandsons.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Melinda Knoerzer.
The family would like to acknowledge and thank the Kingsway Community, especially the admissions director, for letting Mom enjoy her last four plus years of independent living and for her recent nursing care these last few days.
A service will be held 11am Tuesday, Nov 24, at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. Visitation will be from 9-11 prior to the service. Burial will follow in Slate Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Matthew’s Lutheran Chapel, in C/O Zion Lutheran Church, 615 East Main Street, Cobleskill, NY 12043.

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Edward Ware
November 6, 1951 - November 16, 2015
Sharon Springs- Edward Ware, a longtime resident of Sharon Springs and most recently of Jefferson, died Monday, November 16, 2015 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown after a long illness. He was 64.
Born November 6, 1951 in Stamford, he was the son of the late Frederick and Betty (Merwin) Ware.
Ed was a machinist for General Electric in Schenectady for 42 years, retiring in 2011 due to illness.
Survivors include a son, Michael Ware of Albany; a daughter, Aimee Ware of Selkirk; two brothers, Donald and Harry Ware; three sisters, Barbara Soto, Alice Miller and Carol Baun; and four grandchildren.
He was predeceased by three siblings; Linda, Joan and Frederick.
A memorial service will be held 12 noon Saturday, November 21, at Lappeus Funeral Home, 113 Park Street, Sharon Springs. Visitation will be from 10:30-12:00 prior to the service. Inurnment will follow the service in Sharon Cemetery, 346 Highway Route 20, town of Sharon.
Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Bassett, 1 Atwell Road, Cooperstown, NY 13326.

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Daniel Schuppel
October 18, 1954 - September 2, 2015
Sharon Springs: Daniel Schuppel, a longtime resident of Sharon Springs and most recently of Warnerville, died Wednesday at his residence. He was 60.
Born in Cooperstown, he was the son of the late George and Madeline (O’Neill) Schuppel.
Dan was a 1972 graduate of Sharon Springs Central School and he attended SUNY Cobleskill.
He owned and operated a dairy farm in the town of Sharon for many years. He sold the farm in 2002. Subsequently, he was a crop insurance adjuster for Rain and Hail Insurance in the Raleigh, NC area for eleven years, retiring in 2013 due to illness. He also served as supervisor in the town of Sharon for many years.
Survivors include a son, Sean Schuppel of Raleigh; a daughter, Deanna Schuppel of Sharon Springs; three brothers, William McClure and Peter and Joseph Schuppel; a sister, Kathleen Schuppel; and a grandson, Justin Merritt.
He was predeceased by two brothers; John Schuppel in April 2013 and Thomas Schuppel in January 1998.
A memorial service will be held 11:00am Wednesday, September 9, at Lappeus Funeral Home, 113 Park Street, Sharon Springs. Visitation will be from 9:30-11:00 prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Springs FFA, POB 218, Sharon Springs, NY 13459.

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Marguerite E. Cummings
August 17, 1921- July 5, 2015
Queensbury: With sadness we announce the passing of Marguerite E. Cummings, a longtime resident of Queensbury and previously of Sharon Springs, on July 5, 2015 at the Fort Hudson Nursing Center in Fort Edward after a brief illness. She was 93.
Born on August 17, 1921 in the Hamlet of Leesville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Susi and Mary (LaGuardia) Susi.
Marguerite was a graduate of Sharon Springs Central School and a 1942 graduate of the former Oneonta State Teacher’s College. She was a kindergarten teacher for 30 years, 22 of which were at Sharon Springs Central School. She also taught at both the Hunter-Tannersville and Cherry Valley-Springfield districts.
In December of 1945 she married her high school sweetheart and recent Army Air Corps veteran, Arthur Cummings. He died December 22, 2000.
Marguerite was a member and served as charter president of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #1269 in Sharon Springs; a member of both the state and county retired teacher’s associations; and a member the Alumni Association of Arethusa Sorority. She was a communicant of both Our Lady of the Annunciation Church in Queensbury and the former St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Sharon Springs - serving in the rosary society and church choir at St. Mary’s.
In retirement, she enjoyed home decorating, floral arranging, shopping, playing cards, reading, listening to country music, and her favorite, watching the Hallmark Channel.
Survivors include a daughter, Pamela Waite (Len) of Fort Edward; a sister, Marilyn Weisburgh (Herb) of Albany; a brother, Donald Susi (Ruth) of Hernando, FL; two granddaughters; Laura LaPan (Marc) of Hudson Falls and Kathryn Hedden (Chad) of Terre Haute, IN; two great granddaughters; Madelyn LaPan and Claire Hedden; a brother-in-law, Francis Cummings (Cardle) of Schenectady; two sister-in-laws, Bernice Garth (Richard) of Mason City, IA and Mabel Cummings of Sharon Springs; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A service will be held at 12:00 pm Friday, July 10, at Lappeus Funeral Home, 113 Park Street, Sharon Springs. Visitation will be from 10:30 to noon prior to the service. Interment will follow in Sharon Cemetery.

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Gladys Edwards
April 23, 1920 - July 1, 2015
Sharon Springs: Gladys Edwards, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1965, died Wednesday July 1, 2015 at her son’s home in Schenevus after a brief illness. She was 95.
Born in Stony Creek (Warren County) on April 23, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Alonzo White and Lodema Lyng.
Gladys owned and operated a dairy farm with her husband in Sharon Springs until 1973. Subsequently, she was a longtime cook for Eden Park Healthcare Center in Cobleskill, retiring in 1986. She was a longtime member of Calvary Assembly of God Church in Cobleskill. During retirement, she enjoyed gardening and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include six sons, Wesley Edwards and Tim Edwards, both of Sharon Springs, Ronald Edwards of Milford, Ralph Edwards of Schenevus, Dwight Edwards of San Tan Valley, AZ, and Warren Edwards of Stanleytown, VA; a sister, Beulah White of Stony Creek; eighteen grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; and seventeen great-great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Howard Edwards, in 1986; and eight siblings: Ernest, Lester, Clarence, Lorna, Ilah, Mabel, Geneva, and Genevieve.
A service will be held at 12:00pm on Tuesday, July 7, at Lappeus Funeral Home, 113 Park Street, Sharon Springs. Wes and Dwight Edwards will officiate. Visitation will be from 11:00-12:00 prior to the service. Burial is private in Know Hurst Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Catskill Area Hospice, 125 Granite Drive, Suite 1, Cobleskill, NY 12043.
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George Everett
August 31, 1928 - June 21, 2015
George Everett, Jr., 86, passed away peacefully at his home in Sharon Springs on Sunday, June 21, 2015.
George was born August 31, 1928 in Springside, New Jersey to Marion and George Everett, Sr. On September 7, 1952, he married Dorothea (Dot) Everett. George was a truck driver for many years before he moved to New York with his wife and children in June of 1964 to become a dairy farmer. They purchased Stone House Farm in Sharon Springs, which is still owned and operated by his family today.
After several decades of milking cows, harvesting crops, and watching the family farm grow, George and Dot enjoyed a retirement that was filled with travel. Together they journeyed across the U.S., visiting 49 states, and also spent time in Canada visiting family during their travels. In addition to travel, George enjoyed working in his yard with the flowers and gardens, and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
George is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Dot (Stangel) Everett, and their six children; Kathi Stemp of Albany, NY; George III (Barb) Everett of Citra, FL; Michael (Lily) Everett of San Antonio, TX; Timothy (Patti) Everett of Sharon Springs; Joanne (Don) Alexander of Cary, NC; and Andrea (Greg) Scheer of Clayton, NC; along with a brother, Richard (Shirley) Everett and sister, Marion (Joseph) Bock. He also leaves behind six grandchildren; Lisa (Ed) Kilbury, Christopher Everett, Randi (Tim) Korona, Amy Everett & fiancée Scott Cornwell, Sarah Alexander, and Matthew Alexander; along with nine great-grandchildren, one great-great grandson, and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by two brothers, Linton and Paul.
A service will be held at 12:00 pm Friday, June 26, at Lappeus Funeral Home, 113 Park Street, Sharon Springs. Visitation will be from 11:00am to noon prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society.

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Ira Roe
July 23, 1975 - June 6, 2015
Ira Roe, a resident of Carlisle since May 2015 and previously a longtime resident of Sharon Springs, died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in the town of Carlisle on Saturday June 6, 2015. He was 39.
Born in Schenectady on July 23, 1975, he was the son of Christine Brown and the late Avery Roe.
Ira had worked for the Rufis Dunright Corp. in Schenectady since 2009. Previously, he was a mason for Unit Step Company of Altamont.
Outside of work, Ira enjoyed riding his motorcycle and spending time with family and friends.
Ira married his longtime companion of thirteen years, Laura Fitzpatrick, on December 28, 2013; additional survivors include a son, Jaykob Roe of Cobleskill; four daughters, Taryanna Fitzpatrick, Sydney Roe and Jaidyn Roe, all of Sharon Springs, and Leighanna Stevens of Summit; three brothers, Travis, Paul and Jason Roe; two sisters, Shauna Roe and Jennifer Billington; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm Saturday, June 27th, at the Carlisle Fire Department. Pastor Wes Edwards and family friend Gary Rissler will officiate. A catered reception will immediately follow the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ira’s page at Gofundme.com.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.

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Deanna Acosta
July 28, 1978 - April 13, 2015
Sharon Springs-Deanna Acosta, a longtime resident of Sharon Springs and previously of Fort Plain, died unexpectedly Monday April 13, 2015 at her residence.
Born in Fort Campbell, KY on July 28, 1978, she was the daughter of Tina Bahrmann and Dennis Smith of Fort Plain.
She was a 1997 graduate of Fort Plain Central School and had worked at the WalMart Distribution Center in Sharon Springs a few years before becoming a homemaker.
Survivors besides her parents include her husband, whom she married January 2, 2005, Roberto Acosta, three daughters, Nicole, Makala, and Kira, all of Sharon Springs; two brothers, Jason Hassan of Fort Plain and Daniel Schandl of California; and a sister, Danielle Domina of Fonda. Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and two grandparents also survive.
A service will be held 11:00am Tuesday, April 21, at Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 am prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Deanna M. Acosta Memorial Fund at gofundme.com.

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Michael LaRocca
October 9, 1934 - April 8, 2015
Sharon Springs - Michael LaRocca, a resident of Sharon Springs since 1974 and previously of Rosedale (Queens County), died Wednesday April 8, 2015 at his niece’s residence in Carlisle after a short illness. He was 80.
Born in Brooklyn on October 9, 1934, he was the son of the late Herman LaRocca and Agnes Grieco. Michael was predeceased by his wife of thirty-seven years, Dorothy Malkus, in January 1999.
Michael was the longtime owner of the former Milroc Bus Lines in Sharon Springs. Previously, he worked many years for AIRFRANCE in Queens. A U.S. Army veteran, Michael served for three years as a combat medic during the Korean War.
Survivors include a brother, Joseph Rocco of Staten Island; a sister, Nancy Repetti of Florida; and several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Services are private. Inurnment will be at a later date in the columbarium wall at the Gerald B. H. Solomon – Saratoga National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Springs Volunteer Fire Department, POB 336, Sharon Springs, NY 135459.
Arrangements are by Lappeus Funeral Home, Sharon Springs.