George N. Kittle
Apr 15, 2026
George N. Kittle, 89, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at the Firemen’s Home in Hudson. Born on May 20, 1936, in West Ghent, to the late Nicholas and Alice (Heron) Kittle. George lived a life marked by dedication to both his work and his family.
A proud graduate of Orange County College, George established himself as a respected cattle...
Edward H. Hunt
Apr 15, 2026
Edward H. Hunt, a lifelong resident of Chatham, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. He was born on March 7, 1945, in New York, and lived a life defined by hard work, independence, and deep devotion to his family.
Ed attended Chatham Central School, and after worked alongside many peers in his industry, where...
David C. Kilmer
Apr 14, 2026
David C. Kilmer, 77, of Philmont, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, at Pine Haven Nursing Home. He was born on June 7, 1948, in Hudson, New York, to the late Ronald and Florence (Bishop) Kilmer.
David honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1969 to 1973, a period that helped shape his disciplined and dedicated nature. Following...
Hermann Wahlers
Apr 8, 2026
Hermann Wahlers, 78, of Copake, a devoted woodworker, inventive tinkerer, and beloved father, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026, at Albany Medical Center. Born on September 10, 1947, in Kolen Ferden, Germany, Hermann's extraordinary journey began early when he immigrated to America just two months after his fifth birthday. Throughout his life, he was characterized by a unique blend...
Gladys B. Brown
Mar 30, 2026
Gladys B. Brown, 59, of Elizaville passed away on March 30, 2026, at Albany Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 13, 1966, in Hudson, to the late John and Mary (Laraway) McDarby.
Gladys spent her life nurturing those around her with kindness, strength, and an enduring love for her family and interests. Her dedication to community was...
Judith F. Smith
Mar 29, 2026
Judith F. Smith, of Chatham, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, at the Firemen's Home. Born on February 8, 1943, to the late George and Alma (Moffitt) Stutzman. She grew up in Philmont and in 1961 she married the late Lawrence Smith Sr.
Judy devoted much of her professional life to nursing, having worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at...
Glorianna Rozner
Mar 22, 2026
Glorianna Rozner, 63, of Stuyvesant, a beloved and devoted mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, at Albany Medical Center after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Born on January 4, 1963, Glorianna lived a life marked by love, generosity, and an unwavering dedication to her family, which she considered her greatest accomplishment.
Glorianna’s kindness and...
Gary M. Davis
Mar 19, 2026
Gary M. Davis, 79, of East Chatham, passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2026 at his home. He was born on September 24, 1946, in Chatham, to the late Kenneth and Charlotte (Alamillo) Davis. Gary lived a life marked by dedication, service, and community spirit that deeply touched all who knew him.
A proud veteran, Gary was drafted into the United...
Elizabeth Fielder
Mar 19, 2026
Elizabeth (AKA Judy) Fielder, 72 of Elizaville passed away March 19th, 2026, peacefully surrounded by her family.
Judy was known for her kindness and gentle personality and a smile that would light up a room.
Judy is survived by her husband of 38 years, Cameron Fielder, her son Joseph Murell Sr.(and Bonnie), the joy of her life, Joseph Murell Jr.(and Rielee). Her...
Harry E. Helmer
Mar 18, 2026
Harry E. Helmer, 84, of Ballston Spa, peacefully passed away on March 18, 2026 at Saratoga Hospital. He was born on February 4, 1942. Harry's journey was marked by moments that touched those around him, leaving behind a legacy of respect and remembrance by his loving family.
Throughout his years, Harry was a presence defined by his quiet strength and enduring...
Raymond Jensen Hotaling
Mar 14, 2026
Raymond Jensen Hotaling, 31, passed peacefully March 14, 2026, following a sudden sarcoma diagnosis. He was surrounded by family and friends. Jensen was born December 23, 1994, to Dwayne and Lynn Hotaling of Ghent, NY. Jensen was an Eagle Scout, avid hiker, snowboarder, and traveler, visiting 47 states over the course of his lifetime. Jensen was a 2017 graduate of...
Eleanor Chaikowski
Mar 10, 2026
Eleanor Chaikowski, 96, of the FASNY Fireman's Home, passed away on March 10th 2026 after a short illness. Eleanor was born to Alexander and Patricia (Keller) Dixon of Tarrytown on October 28th 1929, the youngest of three siblings. She had been employed by V&O press as a keypunch operator and retired from Red Apple Realty and the Frank W. Starkes...
Joyce Elaine Dixon
Mar 9, 2026
Joyce Elaine Dixon, 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Chatham in the early morning hours of March 9, 2026. Born on December 4, 1942, in Nyack, New York. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Alice (Bristol) Dardess.
Joyce graduated from Chatham High School and embarked on a successful career in banking, starting in 1967 as a...
James Robedee
Mar 8, 2026
James Robedee, born on November 30, 1965, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at Columbia Memorial Hospital, Hudson. His departure leaves a quiet yet profound void in the hearts of those who knew him.
James will be remembered with dignity and respect, his memory cherished quietly but deeply by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
A graveside service to...
Jane Kinch
Mar 7, 2026
Jane Kinch, 76, formerly of Ghent, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026 at the Pines in Catskill. She was born on August 21, 1949. Jane lived a life marked by her kindness and compassion, leaving a lasting impression on those who had the privilege of knowing her.
She was a warm-hearted person who embraced every moment, treating friends and acquaintances...
Mary E. Oakley
Feb 28, 2026
Mary E. Oakley, 55, of Hudson passed away unexpectedly on February 28, 2026, at Albany Medical Center. Born on January 30, 1971 in Hudson to the late Martin Hanlon and Gwendolyn Werner.
She was a deeply caring individual who dedicated her life to supporting others, particularly through her long-standing career as a direct support professional and employment trainer for COARC. Senior...
Ruth E. Hill
Feb 25, 2026
Ruth E. Hill, 92, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, at her residence in Chatham. Born on April 17, 1933, in Buffalo, New York she was the daughter of J. Norton and Mildred (Cushing) Ewart. She met Hellen Keller while in high school, which inspired her to pursue a career as a speech therapist. She obtained a Master's degree...
Roger F. Herzhauser
Feb 9, 2026
Roger F. Herzhauser, a longtime resident of Chatham, passed away on February 9, 2026 at Albany Medical Center. He was born on November 13, 1950, in Staten Island to the late Francis and Gertrude (Keenan) Herzhauser. His family relocated to the Chatham area where he would reside the rest of his life. He retired after a 20 year career with...
Denise C. Barry
Feb 1, 2026
Denise C. Barry, Ed.D, of East Chatham, a long-time educator, parish leader and former Chatham Central School District Board member, died suddenly at her home on February 1. She was 79.
Born in NYC on Oct. 10, 1946, the daughter of the late Donald and Clara (nee Gerity) Barry, Denise was raised on the Barry Farm in East Chatham and attended...
George Rochester
Jan 27, 2026
George Rochester, 70, of East Chatham, passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2026, at Berkshire Medical Center, in Pittsfield. Born on April 20, 1955, in Queens, New York to William and Antoniette (Scurti) Rochester. George was known for his generous spirit, carried through in his profession and personal life. He was a gentle giant, whose kindness left an indelible mark...
