Obituaries

Feb 10, 2023

William A. “Bill” Vantran passed away unexpectedly in his sleep Monday, Feb. 10 , at his home in Columbus, NY. Has was 82.

Born Nov. 3, 1937 in Woodburne, NY, Bill was the son of Andrew and HelenVantran, dairy and later, beef farmers in Sullivan County. He attended a one-roomschoolhouse for much of his primary...

Jan 26, 2023

Mickie Betzold, 97, passed away peacefully on January 26 at the A.O. Fox Nursing Facility in Oneonta, New York. She was the wife of the late Bernard J. Betzold. They were married on May 9, 1945 at St. Denis Catholic Church in Yonkers, New York and were blessed with 63 years together before Mr....

Jan 21, 2023

Angelina Krause, 94 yrs. old, of New Berlin, NY passed away on January 21, 2023, in Johnson City, NY. Angelina was born on November 17, 1928, in East Orange, NJ. She was the daughter of William and Antoinette Maffei. Her youth was spent in various parts of NJ and NY. She attended NJ Teacher’s College, Newark, NJ, as well...

Jan 7, 2023

Deborah L. Hyder (Izard) 74 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on January 7th, 2023, at her home in New Berlin. She had been widowed since August of 2018 after the death of her husband Camille (Husky) Hyder.

Deborah was born on November 2, 1948, in New Berlin, NY the daughter of Richard & Mildred...

Jan 3, 2023

Charles P. Bodie Jr., 72 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on January 3, 2023, at his home.

Charles was born on July 9, 1950, in Kingston, NY the son of Charles P. Bodie Sr. and Mabel (Ostrander) Bodie. His childhood was spent in the Kingston area where he enjoyed hanging...

Dec 30, 2022

Burr H. Gross, 87, of Pittsfield, NY passed away peacefully Friday, December 30, 2022, in his home surrounded by family.

He was born December 9, 1935, the son of Wilbur and Ida Card Gross in Earlville, NY. After graduating from Earlville High School in 1953 he joined the Air Force, was stationed at...

Dec 28, 2022

Donna J. Hubbard, 71 yrs. old of Norwich, NY passed away on December 28, 2022, unexpectedly in her sleep at Norwich Rehab, Norwich, NY. Donna was born on August 2, 1951, in Norwich, NY to Ruth and Gerald Doing. She graduated from Bainbridge – Guildford in 1969.   She survived by her 9 children, Chyrel (Stephenie)...

Dec 18, 2022

Clyde B. Lilley, 88 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on December 18, 2022, at MIB Hospital, Cooperstown, NY.

Clyde was born on June 25, 1934, in Gilbertsville, NY the son of Merton & Marion (Olmstead) Lilley.   His childhood was spent in the Gilbertsville area where he attended Gilbertsville Central School.  ...

Dec 4, 2022

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of David Lee Harshbarger, 68, of New Berlin, NY, was called home to the heavens Sunday, December 4th, 2022.  He spent his last night surrounded by his family at his home in New Berlin. After a battle with cancer.

David was born premature On August 21st,...

Nov 19, 2022

Virginia A. (Burnside) Buffo, 93 yrs. old of Edmeston, NY passed away on November 19, 2022, at her home.

Virginia was born on June 8, 1929, in Masonville, NY, the daughter of Lloyd & Minnie Burnside.

She was employed at the ARC Workshop for many years and following her retirement, she...

Nov 11, 2022

Mary L. Larrabee, 71 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on November 11, 2022, in Norwich, NY.

Mary was born on August 21, 1951, in Cambridge, NY the daughter of Paul & Lillian (Weinmann) Holl.   Her childhood was spent in the New Berlin area.   She was a graduate of New Berlin Central School...

Nov 8, 2022

Edwin Utter, 80 yrs. old of Edmeston, NY passed away on November 8, 2022, in Cooperstown, NY.

Ed was born on March 13, 1942, in Edmeston, NY, the son of Clarence & Olive (Strain) Utter.   His childhood was spent in the Edmeston area where he attended Edmeston Central School.   He was employed by...

Oct 30, 2022

Scott E. Foulds, 54 yrs. old of Norwich, NY passed away on October 30, 2022, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Binghamton, NY.

Scott was born on June 21, 1968, in Norwich, NY the son of Harry and Shirley Foulds.   His childhood was spent in Norwich NY, and he attended Sherburne Earlville Central School.

He...

Oct 29, 2022

David Wayne Morse, 56 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on October 29, 2022, in New Berlin.

David was born at Faxton Hospital, New Hartford, NY the son of Wayne and Dorothy Morse.   In his younger years, he lived in Warwick RI on Oakland Beach, where he loved the ocean and fishing. He...

Oct 28, 2022

Florence E. Miller, 82 yrs. old of Burlington Flats, NY passed away on October 28, 2022, at Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta, NY.

Florence was born on June 29, 1940, in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of Robert & Elizabeth (Buss) Foster.   Her childhood was spent in LI and Worcester, NY.   She was a graduate...

Oct 19, 2022

Anna May Bishop, 89 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on October 19, 2022, in Albany, NY.

Anna was born on November 5, 1932, in Honesdale, PA the daughter of Floyd & Flora Hazen.

She was employed by Chase Nursing Home of New Berlin and was the beloved mother of 5...

Sep 30, 2022

Jennie Marie (Whitmore) Dodge, 85 yrs. old of Smyrna, NY passed away at her home on September 30, 2022.

Jennie was born on September 19, 1937, in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Floyd & Eliza (Halstead) Whitmore. She was a graduate of Hancock Central School.   She babysat many children for many years and, helped her husband...

Sep 20, 2022

Brooke Anne Brownell, 40 of New Berlin, NY passed away surrounded by family and friends on September 20, 2022, at MIB Hospital, Cooperstown, NY.  

Brooke was born on January 23, 1982, in Cooperstown, NY the daughter of Wayne & Joan (Larrabee) Brownell.   Her childhood was spent in the New Berlin and Edmeston area.  ...

Sep 16, 2022

On September 16th, 2022, Donna M. Ambrose, 60 yrs. old of New Berlin passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Donna was born on September 3, 1962, to Richard S. Margarum and Vita M. Margarum who have predeceased her.   She was born in Warwick, NY....

Sep 15, 2022

Charles R. Smith, 94 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on September 15, 2022, at Chase Nursing Home, New Berlin, NY.

Charles was born on September 15, 1928, in Acup, WV to Clyde T. Smith and Myrtle A. (Wilburn) White. His childhood was spent in the hills of West Virginia. On November 17, 1947, he...