Obituaries

Jan 5, 2026

Anthony M. Adamo died unexpectedly at home on January 5, 2026. Born in Flushing, New York on November 13, 1979 the son of Pauline (Petrone) Bottali and the late Edmund Adamo.

Anthony grew up in New Paltz, New York, after graduating he went on to be an electrician attending trade schools. He would become active in CSEA...

Jan 3, 2026

William Kuzmiak, age 92, of Ghent, NY, born December 27, 1933, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 3, 2026, at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY.

Bill is survived by his daughters, Katherine Leigh Ward of Lebanon, TN, and Beth Lynn Walsh (David) of Walden, NY. Bill and Beth shared an especially...

Dec 31, 2025

Gloria Rapoport passed away on December 31, 2025, at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in the Boston area, just shy of her 92nd birthday. Gloria had been living near family in an assisted living building in Newton, Massachusetts in recent years. She passed away of natural causes with her family by her bedside.

Born in New York City to Polish...

Dec 23, 2025

John Fiorillo, a devoted public servant, healthcare strategist, and award-winning playwright, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, at the age of 82. He died in Lenox, Massachusetts, just five months after the passing of his beloved wife, Anita Pitney Fiorillo. The two shared 56 years of marriage, homes in New York City and Chatham, NY, and a life...

Dec 21, 2025

ABELES--Sigmund Morton. Noted figurative artist Sigmund Morton Abeles passed away on December 21, 2025, of natural causes. He was 91 years old. He is survived by his daughter, Shoshanna Abeles, and his sons, David Abeles and Maxwell Abeles. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Gina Godwin Abeles. His marriages to Carolyn May and Friedrike Merck ended...

Dec 18, 2025

Dorothy A. Marchetto passed away December 18, 2025 at Albany Medical Center with her family by her side. Born October 12, 1934 in Austerlitz, New York, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Grace Perry Anderson.

She attended Chatham Schools and along with her husband she built and operated Woodland Hills Campground in Austerlitz, NY...

Dec 13, 2025

Marie D. Bull (Manderino), a cherished mother, grandmother, wife, and friend, was born on June 1, 1932, in New York City.In 1952, she married William Bull, and together they raised six children. Their family later relocated to Chatham, New York, in 1971. Marie was predeceased by her husband, William Bull; her sons, Edward and Thomas; and her grandson, Charles...

Dec 13, 2025

Salvatore A. Laspada 70 of Chatham, NY passed away after a brief illness on December 13, 2025. Born April 16, 1955 in Manhattan, NY he was the son of Rosalie and Frank Laspada. He graduated class of 1974 at Dodge VOC high school. Then he went on to major in Accounting at Herbert H. Lehman College in Bronx, NY....

Nov 29, 2025

Dawn Ellen Sartori, a beacon of kindness and warmth, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, at the age of 67 in Albany, New York. Born on April 11, 1958, in Hudson, New York, to Ellwood and Bessie Mossman, Dawn's life was a tapestry of love, commitment, and joyous moments shared with family and friends.

Dawn's life...

Nov 22, 2025

Born in his beloved Villmergen, Switzerland, Koby emigrated to the U.S. in 1950. He took up farming with his aunt and uncle, Frances and Joe Michel, on Cotter Road in Old Chatham. He joined the East Chatham Fire Company and remained a member for more than 70 years. He also served in the Army from 1955 to 1958, stationed...

Nov 13, 2025

Carrie Foster Bither, 74, of Canaan, NY; Easthampton, MA; and Mesa, AZ, passed away on November 13, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on April 18, 1951.

Carrie worked for many years as a school nurse at Lenox Memorial High School and also served as a volunteer EMT with the Canaan Fire Company....

Nov 12, 2025

Cotter R. Luppi, 58, of Ghent, New York, died unexpectedly on Wednesday of a cardiac arrhythmia. Born on December 14, 1966, in Manhattan, Cotter spent his childhood in both Manhattan and Katonah, in Westchester County. A gifted artist from an early age, he earned his BFA in Studio Art from Alfred University School of Art & Design and went...

Nov 2, 2025

On Sunday, November 2, 2025, Emma Bridget Brennan Yurish of Haddam, CT (formerly of Canaan, NY) was called home to the Lord at age 88. Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend. She is happily reunited with the love of her life, Jack and son, Michael.

Emma was born in Richmond Hills, Queens, NY on...

Oct 25, 2025

Marcia VanFleet Abrams, a beacon of love and creativity, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, at the age of 89 in Troy, New York. Born on June 3, 1936, in Hudson, New York, she was the cherished daughter of Lloyd VanFleet and Miriam Pratt VanFleet.

She was the loving wife of the late John S. Abrams,...

Oct 13, 2025

Lawrence Salzman was born on June 10, 1930, and grew up in Brookly, New York. He died on October 13, 2025, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Lawrence was known for his intellectual curiosity and love of debate.

Lawrence proudly attended Erasumus Hall High School and Brooklyn College followed by a Master's degree from City College. With his passion for...

Sep 28, 2025

Wayne O'Dell passed away September 28, 2025 at home. Born January 23, 1957 in Hudson, NY.. he was the son of the late Louis and Jean Clegg O'Dell.

He is survived by his wife Dawn, brother Richard "digger" (Pat) O'Dell, Sister Katherine (Terry) Laurange, brother-in law William (Pam) Harmon Jr. Tom Harmon (Debby Bingham), and his nieces...

Sep 24, 2025

Guy A Madsen, a deeply loved and respected pillar of the Spencertown community, passed away peacefully at home on the land he cherished, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday September 24, 2025. He was 78 years old.

Born in Chatham, Guy was the son of the late Walter Madsen and Helen Rivenburg. He was a proud...

Sep 4, 2025

Ethel Mildred (Ginger) Leavenworth passed away peacefully, September 4, 2025 at Mt. Greylock Extended Care Facility in Pittsfield, MA. She was born October 16, 1935 to Edward C. and Mildred Beaupre Chapman in Pittsfield, MA. The family moved to Chatham in 1938 where she graduated from Chatham Union Free School Class of 1952. Ginger was employed by Columbia Rensselaer...

Aug 27, 2025

James W. Garvey age 59, passed suddenly on August 27, 2025. James is survived by his son, Kyle Kolb, and brother David Garvey.

James graduated from Chatham High, he served honorably in the U.S. Navy, was the former Third District Commander in the American Legion, member and post past Commander of post 42, James had also served...

Aug 23, 2025

Russell Francis Graham, 99, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on August 23, 2025, at the Long Island State Veterans Home in Stony Brook, NY. He was the widower of Lena Moccia Graham, who predeceased him in 2011 after 62 years of marriage.

Russell was born in Bridgeport, CT, on September 3, 1925, the...