Robert M. Ketchum Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert M.”Mike” Ketchum, 59, of State Highway 30, Mayfield passed away Saturday December 5, 2020 at St. Mary’s Healthcare, Amsterdam with his loving family at his side. He was born in Gloversville on August 10, 1961 a son of Robert A. Ketchum and Gwendolyn Davis and attended school in Mayfield and Northville. Mike was a lifelong area resident. He was employed at Coleco Industries prior to becoming disabled. Mike enjoyed camping and fishing. He also built engines for racing at Fonda Speedway and other racetracks and drivers. Mike was proud that there have been several track championships with motors that he built. His greatest delight was spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren. He was predeceased by his mother, Gwendolyn Snell, who died in 1986, and his sister-in-law, Melissa Snell, who died on Thursday. Survivors include his lifelong devoted companion of forty one years, Elizabeth Sweet; three children, Jeremy Sweet of Gloversville, Michael (Stacey) Ketchum of Johnstown, and Clarissa (Jason) Gliewe of Mayfield; his father and stepmother, Robert and MaryLou Ketchum of Mayfield; four brothers, Wayne Snell of Bleecker, William (Wilma) Ketchum of Perth, Rick (Lynn) Ketchum of Northville, and Christopher Ketchum of Gloversville; two sisters, Linda (Jack) Kilmartin of Fonda and Pamela Ketchum (Emmett) of Northville; a stepbrother, Dallas Mullinnex of Northville; seven grandchildren, Camron and Logan Sweet, Brayden and Bryson Ketchum, and Gabriella, Wyatt, and McKenna Gliewe; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Additionally, Tom and Sharon Spencer of Northville are among his many best friends. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 5 – 8 pm at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106 (Corner of Route 29 & Black Street), Johnstown. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 11am at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Northville with Rev. Merle Hock, officiating. In accordance with current health guidelines, facial coverings and social distancing are required. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, in care of the funeral home.

Robert M. Ketchum

August 10, 1961 - December 5, 2020

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