Obituaries

Dec 1, 2019

Kenneth Richard Stevens Sr., 78 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY entered eternal rest on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Faxton St. Luke’s Rehabilitation and Nursing Center where he had resided for the last one and a half years.

He was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Rita Marie Stevens, parents; William...

Nov 16, 2019

Norma B. Ramsey, 97 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on November 16, 2019 at Chase Nursing Home in New Berlin.

Norma was born on September 18, 1922 in the Town of Burlington, NY the daughter of Ford & Carrie (Simmons) Bennett.  Her childhood was spent in the Burlington & Edmeston areas.  She...

Nov 6, 2019

George W. Kukulech, 90 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 in Orlando, FL.

George was born on March 1, 1929 in Passaic, NJ the son of the late Michael & Anna (Cocundy) Kukulech.  He married the love of his life, Beatrice M. Ritrovato on July...

Oct 16, 2019

R. Gordon Wheeler, 82yrs. old of the Town of New Berlin passed away on October 16, 2019 at MIB Hospital, Cooperstown, NY.

Gordon was born on April 13, 1937 in Edmeston, NY the son of Robert M. & Doris (Vunk) Wheeler.  His childhood was spent in the Edmeston area.  He was a graduate...

Oct 12, 2019

On Saturday October 12, 2019, Mary Lou Manwarren , loving wife and mother passed away at the age of 65.

Mary Lou was born November 8, 1953 in Norwich, NY to Lawrence & Luella (Stickles) Enslow.  She grew up in Georgetown, NY and graduated from Otselic Valley Central Schools.

On February 14, 1977,...

Oct 10, 2019

Lena Jane Savory Brooks of South New Berlin died peacefully with her family by her side on October 10, 2019, after a short illness.

Born February 4, 1938, Lena spent her childhood in Guilford, one of nine children of Walter and Mildred (Hovey) Savory. Lena married Jerry Daniel Brooks on June 8, 1957, and spent the remainder...

Sep 29, 2019

Mary L. Conklin, 90, of Pittsfield, New York passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 29, 2019.

Mary was born on December 6, 1928 in Otego, New York, daughter of the late Louis Anthony and Gladys Macumber. She lost her mother at the age of ten-years-old and then was raised by her...

Sep 17, 2019

Vita M. Margarum 80 yrs. old of South New Berlin, NY passed away on September 17, 2019 at her home.

Vita was born on May 30, 1939 in Middletown, NY the daughter of Thomas & Maude (Hart) Maurizzio.  Her childhood was spent in the Middletown area.

On December 14, 1957 she married Richard...

Aug 11, 2019

Margaret Edna Foster, 80 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on August 11, 2019 at her home.

Margaret was born on March 17, 1939 in Holmesville, NY the daughter of Howard & Ruth (Williams) Perrigo.  Her childhood was spent in the Franklin and Morris, NY areas.  She was a Morris Central School graduate,...

Aug 8, 2019

Helen Sara O’Brien Bard, 63 yrs. old of Pittsfield, NY passed away on August 8, 2019 at MIB Hospital, Cooperstown, NY.

Helen was born on June 6, 1956 in Long Island, NY the daughter of William J. & Ann (Selts) O’Brien.  Her childhood was spent in Long Island where he attended Green Port High School...

Aug 4, 2019

Ernest Carl Emhof, 95 yrs. old of Anderson, SC, formerly of Edmeston, NY, passed away on August 4, 2019 in Anderson, SC.

Ernie was born on October 3, 1923 in Marcy, NY the son of Jacob John & Wilhelmina (Klossner) Emhof.  His childhood was spent in Edmeston, NY.  He was a graduate of Edmeston Central...

Jul 23, 2019

Richard Frederick “Otto” Graham, 83 yrs. old of West Burlington, NY passed away on July 23, 2019 in Pittsfield, NY.

Otto was born on July 13, 1936 in New Berlin, NY the son of Richard E. & Dorothy (Pardee) Graham.  His childhood was spent in New Berlin and he was a graduate of New Berlin...

Jul 7, 2019

Barbara J Barrett, 72 yrs. old of Sherburne, NY formerly of Binghamton, NY passed away on July 7, 2019 in Sherburne, NY.

Barbara was born on January 1, 1947 in Binghamton, NY the daughter of Roy & Blanche (Truesdell) Barrett.  Her childhood was spent in Binghamton.

She is survived by her siblings; Sandy...

Jul 5, 2019

Joseph William Novak, 75, of Barrington NH , passed away on Friday July 5th, 2019 at Mass General Hospital in Boston MA. Born Febuary 15, 1944, in North Bergen, NJ, Joseph “Joe” was the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Lynn Novak.  He spent his early childhood in Columbus and New Berlin, NY and graduated from...

Jun 27, 2019

Rachel Caroline Southern Gould, 101 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on June 27, 2019 in Minoa, NY.

Rachel was born on December 6, 1917 in Morris, NY the daughter of Fred & Mabel (Jenks) Southern.  Her childhood was spent in Morris where she attended and graduated from Morris Central School.  She was...

Jun 14, 2019

Samuel Senn, 89, of New Berlin N.Y. passed on to the Lord on June 14, 2019. Sam was born on January 29, 1930 in Patterson N.J. to Samuel and Cora (Conklin) Senn. He was raised in Paramus N.J. where his family owned and operated “Senn's” Restaurant. He graduated from Ridgewood High School.  Soon after, he...

Jun 7, 2019

Richard O'Hara of New Berlin died late Friday night, June 7, 2019 at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, NY. Richard passed peacefully after a battle with cancer, in the company of loved ones. We are so proud of "Dad", and his long fight was inspiring to family and friends.

Richard was born in Walton, NY...

Jun 7, 2019

Elsie E. Holbert, 71 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on June 7, 2019 at MIB Hospital, Cooperstown, NY.

Elsie was born on August 25, 1947 in New Berlin, NY the daughter of Glenn & Eloise (Phillips) Lewis.  Her childhood was spent in New Berlin where she attended New Berlin Central School, graduating with the...

May 27, 2019

Patricia Dianne Martins, most recently of Cazenovia, NY, went to be with Jesus the morning of May 27, 2019 surrounded by family. The second of three children, Patty was born in the village of New Berlin, NY on March 16, 1943 to Rachel Lloyd and Hawley Bagg. Patty graduated from Edmeston Central School, and became an accomplished...

May 21, 2019

Mary A. Jenison, 89 yrs. old of Pittsfield, NY, passed away on May 21, 2019 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta, NY.

Mary was delivered by a mid-wife on February 8, 1930 in Tivoli, NY at her grandfather’s home.  She was the daughter of Joseph P. & Helena (Hummel) Ritrovato.  Her childhood was...