Jefferson – Kathaleen M. (Gebhard) Putman, 86, of Peraglie Road, died peacefully, Sunday, June 17, 2018 at her home.   Born on November 29, 1931 in Union City, NJ to Kathaleen A. (McDermott) and Arthur B. Lynch, Sr., Kathaleen was one of 5 children in her family.   Kathaleen moved to the Hobart area in 1956 and then to her home in Jefferson in 1973. Instilled with a passionate work ethic, Kathaleen kept her home and helped work the...

Cobleskill – Cheryl “Cherie” Stevens, 65, of Elm Street, was welcomed home to Heaven on Saturday, June 16, 2018.   Cherie was born in Binghamton on September 9, 1952 to Florence (Davy) and Frederick Stevens. Cherie graduated from Sidney Central School and received degrees from Syracuse University and then Oneonta State.   Fate brought her to Cobleskill after college and Nick Iorio made sure her talents stayed in our...

Middleburgh – Dawne M. Caruso, 55, of Pine Street died unexpectedly on Friday, June 8, 2018 at her home.   Dawne was born in Riverhead, New York on December 10, 1962 to Diane (Munch) and Richard Crowell who both predeceased her.   Dawne moved to Middleburgh in 1999 from West Hempstead and worked at Mart Cleaners in Cobleskill before teaching at Cornerstone Christian Academy for several years. She loved the outdoors, nature, camping,...

Middleburgh - Araxi Hubbard Dutton Palmer, 100, of Middleburgh, died peacefully on Sunday, May 27th, in Punxsutawney, PA, at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her family.  She was born on the deportation in Sivas, Turkey, 1918, and was a World War I survivor of the first genocide of the 20th century.  Araxi graduated from the White Plains High School in White Plains, New York and Cortland State Teachers College.  She received graduate credits from Albany State...

Cobleskill – Randy J. Kenney, Jr, 28, of Lafayette Circle, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 27, 2018 in Connecticut.   Randy was born at Albany Medical Center on June 9, 1989 to Wendy (Lawyer) and Randy J. Kenny, Sr.   A fun-loving, compassionate man, Randy treasured time with his fiancé and their son.  He loved helping people, was talented with his hands at building things and enjoyed singing and listening to all kinds of...

Central Bridge – Donald Diamond, Sr., 92, of Enders Avenue, died May 22, 2018 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital.   Donald was born on May 8, 1926 in West Middleburgh to Marjorie (Rivenburgh) and George Diamond.   Proud to enlist at the age 17, Donald served in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946.  He drove the LCVP and spent time in Normandy, South France, the Philippines and Okinawa.  He was honored to finally receive his...

Amsterdam – Robin A. VanSteenburg, 57, of County Highway 106, died Monday, May 21, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital.   Robin was born on June 30, 1960 at the former Stamford Hospital to Marilyn A. (Bryan) and Robert H. Wood, Sr.   She worked at the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance for over twenty years, retiring in 2015, leaving many friends that she had made there over the years.   Robin was a devoted...

Purling – Jan B. Meyers, 67, of Joel M. Austin Road, died on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Albany Medical Center following accidental circumstances, yet enjoying his renewed passion for motorcycles.   JB was born in Brooklyn, on December 29, 1952, to Miriam (Romn) and Ernest “Buddy” Meyers.   He was a certified master electrician by trade and a member of the Long Island Electrician’s Union.  Locally, he drove for Casings,...

  Richmondville – Frances Cates, 91, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018. She was born on January 30, 1927 in Harpersfield, New York.  Frances was married to the love of her life, Lewis Cates, on Christmas day, 1946, a devoted union of 72 years.  They were parents of three children: Linda, Kenneth and James, raised in the family home located in Beards Hollow and she was grandmother to 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She loved to...

Livingstonville – Bonnie J. Chichester, 75, formerly of Livingstonville, died peacefully on Monday, April 30, 2018 at the Baptist Nursing and Health Center in Scotia, where she had lived the last few years.   Bonnie was born in Catskill on August 13, 1942 to Vera (Mace) and William Glenn Brooks.   She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse, first at Catskill Hospital and then at Day Treatment at the Schoharie County ARC, for many...