Erwin R. Putnam

CHERRY VALLEY – Erwin R. Putnam, age 96, of State Highway 20, passed away on Thursday October 22, 2026, in his home.

Erwin was born on January 14, 1930, in the family home in VanHornesville, he was a son of the late Roy N. and Vivian Tice Putnam. He was raised and educated in VanHornesville Central School. For many years Erwin was a dairy farmer working for the Ray Yerdon Dairy Farm in Cherry Valley. In his later years he worked for Beechnut in Canajoharie, retiring in 1992.

Surviving him are a nephew Kevin Putnam of Richfield Springs, two nieces Susan Putnam of Richfield Springs, Amy Young of Schuyler Lake and several cousins.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Albert Putnam, two nephews Gary and Joseph Putnam.

Funeral services for Mr. Putnam will be private. Funeral arrangements are with J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home Inc. 40 West James Street, Richfield Springs.