Times-Journal

Retired elementary school teacher Judith Creeger Bates passed away on April 25, 2022 at the age of 74 after a brave 6-year struggle with cancer. "Judy" was born to Mitchell and Esther Creeger of East Longmeadow, MA on January 6, 1948. Having attained her Master's in Education, she spent 30 years teaching in the Richmondville and Cobleskill, New York school districts. A lover of dogs and chocolate, Judy enjoyed gardening, antiquing and Swarovski. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, James; her children: Stacy Bean and spouse David Bean of Peabody, MA, Seth Bates and spouse Jennifer Bates of Holmes, NY, and Aaron Bates and spouse Rosa Bates of Holmes, NY; siblings: Joel Creeger and...

Nicholas Eric Nielsen (US Air Force, Retired) passed from this world on 9 February 2022. He was born on 25 August 1954 in Albany, New York to his caring parents, Robert Arthur Nielsen (deceased 1961) and Elizabeth Keeler Mapes (deceased 1996), and received the support of stepfather, Rev. Victor R. Zaccaro (deceased 2015). Nick leaves behind his loving wife of 37 years, Ella E. Nielsen, and two beloved sons, Erik A. Nielsen and L. Michael Nielsen. He also leaves his brothers, Christopher (Mary Lynne), Jon (Maria) and Ken (Karen) as well as his stepsisters, Suzanne Buhl (Gary) and Lynda Sperry (Walter Jr., deceased 2010). Nick also cherished his numerous nieces and nephews, as well as his...

Edward A. Griebel (76) passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 in Charlotte, NC. Ed was born on April 2, 1944 to Joseph and Anna Foisset Griebel and raised in Middleburgh, NY. Ed graduated from Middleburgh Central High School and Hudson Valley Community College before starting his 32-year career with General Electric Company in the steam turbine division in Schenectady, NY. Giving aid and assistance was one of Ed's finest qualities. From his role as President of the Middleburgh Volunteer Ambulance Corp to Councilman to Village Justice to his membership in the Middleburgh Rotary Club and lastly his member of the Knights of Columbus in NC, Ed provided help and a warm smile wherever he was...

Shirley Ann Skerritt, 89, widow of John Francis Skerritt, of North Charleston, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021. Funeral Services were held in South Carolina. Shirley was born in Barnerville, New York on April 23, 1931. She was the daughter of George and Cenah Mansheffer. She graduated from Cobleskill High School in Cobleskill, New York and worked for GE and J&S Beauty in New York and Sky City in Summerville, SC and Tomlinson's in Ladson, SC. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, genealogy, dolls, glassware and ceramics. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association. She is survived by her sons, Steven J. Skerritt (Geraldine), Michael J....

Stanley Charles Nevins, 87, passed away in Estero FL of Parkinson's disease on Aug. 8, 2020. Born in Brooklyn New York on July 1, 1933, he was the son Of Stanley and Eleanor (Metzger) Nevins. Stan attended Our Lady of solace and Wallkill High School. Following graduation in 1951 he enrolled in Cortland State Teachers College, majoring in physical education. After completing the freshman year he joined The United States Army, where he served three years, with an honorable discharge. Returning to Cortland in 1956 for his BS and later a Master's degree. He was a member of the college football, wrestling, swim and lacrosse teams. Also, he was a member of Beta Phi Epsilon Fraternity. In 1992...

Mrs. Lois Jane Myers, 90, of Schenectady, New York went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 7, 2019. She was born September 28, 1929 in Gloversville, New York to Arthur and Mary (Frasier) Therrien. Lois graduated from Gloversville High School before moving to Schenectady, New York where she met Gerald Myers in 1950, whom she married in 1951. They made their home in Niskayuna, New York, raising her youngest brother, four daughters, and several foster children before moving to Middleburgh, New York to establish the Schoharie Valley Alliance Church. Lois was a beloved prayer warrior, led several ladies' bible studies, and was a friend to all she met. Her positive spirit, constant...

Cobleskill - Ronald D Sulem, 67, passed unexpectedly on October 16, 2019. Ron was born on April 18, 1952, son of the late Theodore and Louise Sulem. He grew up in Sloansville, NY. He was a professional boxer in his younger years and was a member of the Uncle Sam Boxing Club in Troy, NY. He also worked for many years for the family business, T. Sulem and Sons Well Drilling, that he later took over from his father. Ron enjoyed hunting and fishing; trips to Rockport, MA as a child and into adulthood and had a lifelong fondness of the memories he created there. Ron worked as a welder for over 40 years retiring from General Electric where he leaves behind many lifelong...