Yerdon-Putnam Reunion: 76 Years Strong and Counting

ONEONTA—Four generations of the descendants of Floyd and Myrtle Putnam Yerdon gathered on Sunday, July 28 for the 76th annual reunion at Fortin Park in Oneonta.

Thirty-nine relatives enjoyed Brooks’ barbecue chicken and many homemade side dishes and desserts. Following the meal, an auction was held with family auctioneer David E. Yerdon and his wife, Linda, assisting.

The eldest family member was David E. Yerdon of Cherry Valley, son of George Sr. and Flossie (Kane) Yerdon. His great-granddaughter Alana Wooden, daughter of Bryce and Abbey Wooden of Oneonta, was the youngest family member present. Traveling the longest distance, from Temple, Texas, were Richard and Linda Fassett, son of Sylvia and Myron Fassett. Other relatives attending were from Cherry Valley, East Springfield, Oneonta, Syracuse, North Syracuse and Cohoes.

Giavanna Russo (great-granddaughter of Edna Yerdon) and Ray Madison were joined in marriage on October 13, 2023. There were no births or deaths. The family with the most members present was the family of David E. Yerdon, with four generations and 19 members attending.

The reunion committee of Lori Rausch and Kimberly (Yerdon) Wooden will continue for the 77th Yerdon-Putnam reunion on Sunday, July 27, 2025.