In Memoriam
Margaret J. D. Yerdon, 93
April 22, 1928 - January 18, 2022
Harris is rejoicing because he has Margaret to dance with again, while her family here is left feeling the loss. Margaret Jane Dubben Yerdon was reunited with Harris on January 18, 2022 at the age of 93, when she passed away at the home of her daughter. Margaret was born, the first of four daughters to the late George and Dorothy (Green) Dubben on April 22, 1928 in Cooperstown, NY. She was raised on the family farm in Middlefield. She first attended school in the Middlefield School House and graduated from Cherry Valley Central School, Class of 1946. Following graduation Margaret attend Oneonta Teachers College and graduated with a degree in Elementary Education in 1950. On January 27, 1952 she married Harris, at the First Presbyterian Church in Cherry Valley. Margaret retired in 1997 from Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School after teaching (Elementary and Remedial Reading) for 45 years where she was involved with student teachers, the Cherry Valley-Springfield School merger study in 1985, served as the CV-S Elementary Coordinator, and PARP Coordinator. For many years Margaret sold tickets at basketball games on Tuesday and Friday nights. Following her retirement Margaret continued to enjoy social events, her grandchildren’s events and gardening at her home . Her flower and vegetable gardens received much attention and garden produce was properly preserved. Her pickles were the best.
Those who were in Cherry Valley on Halloween will always remember the Main Street Witch, which Margaret enjoyed playing for 50+ years. Generations always made a point to stop in at her house to see Mrs. Yerdon.
