Thomas K. Hamilton, 82, of Dolgeville, New York, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 3, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica, New York with his loving family by his side. He was born on February 13, 1939 on Brockett Hill in the Town of Oppenheim, New York and was the son of the late, Ernest and Wava (Jeffers) Hamilton. Tom was educated at Oppenheim-Ephratah Central School and graduated with the Class of 1956. He then furthered his studies at New Mexico State University where...

Janette M. Jaikin, 82, of Salisbury Center, New York, passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2021 at her home on Monday afternoon.   She was born on February 24, 1939 in Mohawk, New York and was the daughter of the late, Murdock McPherson and Dorothy Richardson. Dorothy later married Vernon "Duke" Oldfield, who Janette considered her Dad. Janette was educated at West Canada Valley Central School and graduated with the Class of 1956.   At one time, Janette was married to...

Kathleen A. Boyer, 69, Dolgeville, New York passed away unexpectedly on Thursday afternoon, July 22, 2021 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare in New Hartford, New York. She was born on January 18, 1952 in Little Falls, New York and was the daughter of the late, Oscar Becker and Helen (Frederick) Gaetano. Kathy was educated at Dolgeville Central School and subsequently received her general education degree shortly thereafter. Kathy was formerly employed at Allegro Shoe in...

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Lamphere, 91, of Dolgeville, New York passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, July 5, 2021 at Little Falls Hospital in Little Falls, New York with the comfort and love of her family by her side. She was born on July 25, 1929 at her family homestead in Dolgeville, New York and was the daughter of the late, Pearld and Martha (Gallup) Cool. Betty attended Dolgeville Central School. She was formerly employed with Gehring Tricot, Eastern Footwear and Daniel...

Harvey H. Youker, Sr., passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 1, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 89. Harvey was born on September 5, 1931 in Stratford,  NY the son of the late Earl and Nina (Sponable) Youker. Harvey grew up on his family dairy farm and at the age of 18, enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He served for four years including as a crew chief of helicopter maintenance overseas during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge from the service,...

Mrs. Esther G. (Shedd) DeVost, 99, of Salisbury Center, New York , passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, June 30, 2021 in the comfort of her own home. She was born on July 6, 1921 in the Town of Salisbury, New York and was the daughter of the late, Jesse and Bessie (Crowell) Shedd. Esther was educated at the Hopson Road Schoolhouse and then attended Dolgeville Central School where she graduated at the age of 16. In 1943, Esther was united in marriage to Sheldon Brown and they...

Terry Lee Ellis, age 66, of Dolgeville, New York, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 28, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York, after a courageous battle with AML. He was born on March 8, 1955 in Little Falls New York and was the son of the late, Gordon and Bertha (Eryne) Ellis. Terry was the middle of three children. He was educated at Dolgeville Central School and graduated with the Class of 1973. Terry developed a love of nature early on, hunting and fishing with...

Erma Eilene Voorhees, 94, formerly of Oppenheim, New York joined her family members in Heaven on June 8, 2021.  She passed away peacefully at St. Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born in Oppenheim, New York to the late, Raymond and Elsie (Brown) Voorhees on April 11, 1927. Growing up on the family farm, she attended the one room school house until the opening of the new K-12 Oppenheim school. Erma was in one of the first graduating classes of the...

Diana M. Massicotte, 78, of Stratford, New York passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, May 30, 2021 at Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville, New York. She was born on May 4, 1943 in Unionville, Connecticut and was the daughter of the late, Otto and Lucille (Sailing) Burk. Diana was educated at Farmington High School and graduated with the Class of 1961. She went on to pursue many interests, traveled to Europe, learned how to fly, and made herself a well rounded person before...

Mr. David Monroe Greif, 79, of Dolgeville, New York, fell asleep in death early Wednesday morning, May 26, 2021 in the comfort of his home with his loving family by his side. He was born on April 15, 1942 in Little Falls, New York and was the son of the late, Martin and Esther (Wright) Greif. He was a graduate of Little Falls High School, Class of 1961. On June 8, 1965, he married the love of his life Tomiko Kurokawa in Tokyo, Japan. Together they shared a union of nearly 56 years and...