Keith Sitzer
Aug 29, 2026
Keith Sitzer, age 71, of New Lebanon, NY, passed away on August 29 following a sudden accident that occurred five weeks ago. After a valiant three-week fight in the hospital, Keith’s journey came to a peaceful end. He leaves behind a legacy of immense strength, having inspired everyone around him by thriving for 31 years with a kidney transplant—a life-giving...
Carol D. Duso
Aug 26, 2026
Carol D. Duso, 77, passed away peacefully at home in Chatham on August 26, 2026 surrounded by close family and holding the hands of her husband and children. She was born on January 9, 1949 to Lester and Marjorie (Rossman) Holt Sr. in Hudson, NY.
Carol will be remembered as a woman who centered her life on family, hospitality, and the...
Richard Daniel Ouellette
Aug 19, 2026
Richard D. Ouellette entered eternal rest on August 19, 2026. Born November 10, 1947, in Lewiston, Maine, he was the son of Louise and Conrad Ouellette. A former resident of the Village of Kinderhook, Dick cherished his twenty-one months living independently at the Payne Home in Chatham with its kindhearted staff and fellow residents.
Richard was predeceased by his wife, Kathleen...
Kathryn Barney
Aug 18, 2026
Kathryn Barney, 93, passed away peacefully at Pine Haven Nursing Home on August 18, 2026. She was born October 10, 1932, in Torrington, Connecticut, the daughter of Clarence and Ethel (Hunt) Decker. She grew up in Sharon, Connecticut until moving to Millerton with her family at a young age. As a young woman, she found great happiness attending barn dances...
Jane Blank
Aug 13, 2026
Jane Blank, 86, passed away peacefully in her home in Ghent, NY, on August 13, 2026. She was born on April 20, 1940, in Brooklyn, NY. She was the daughter of Jess and Paul Mackin. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Walter Blank. She is survived by her three children, Leslie Blank, Larry Blank, and Brian Blank;...
Marsha Kessler
Jul 28, 2026
Marsha P. Kessler, of East Chatham, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital with her son Peter by her side. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 18, 1936 to the late Paul and Ida (Levy) Markow.
Marsha was fiercely protective of those she loved: her husband Aaron, her children Peter...
Joanne E. Dixon
Jul 19, 2026
Joanne E. Dixon, 85, a lifelong resident of Chatham, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, at Albany Medical Center following a brief illness. Eight years ago, she was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and faced its daily challenges with remarkable determination. Though the disease gradually limited her physically, her spirit remained as vibrant as ever. She always wanted to be...
Sherrie Ann Stieberitz
Jul 14, 2026
Sherrie Ann Stieberitz, 73, passed away peacefully at her home in Ghent on July 14, 2026. She was born on March 13, 1953, in Bourne, Massachusetts.
Sherrie was known for her gentle spirit, compassionate heart, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. She dedicated more than twenty years to Sheep Meadow Animal Hospital in Ghent as a veterinary technician, where her...
Douglas C. Wheeler - Nicholson
Jul 13, 2026
Douglas C. Wheeler-Nicholson, 98, of Gallatin, N.Y., passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, at the Hebrew Home in Riverdale. He was born in Manhattan on February 8, 1928, to the late Major Malcom Wheeler-Nicholson and Elsa Sachsenhasen-Björkbom. They relocated to France for some time before returning and settling in Great Neck, N.Y. In 1950 he enlisted in the United...
Clarence E. Proper
Jul 6, 2026
Clarence E. Proper “Skip”, 78, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026 at home surrounded by those he loved. He was born on December 1, 1947 in Hudson to the late Raymond “Gubby” and Eleanor (Felpel) Proper. Skip was a lifelong resident of Philmont. In 1966, he graduated from Ockawamick High School and went on to attend Albany Business College....
Stephen J. Pearlman
Jul 5, 2026
Stephen J. Pearlman, known to everyone as Steve, of Manhattan and Spencertown, New York, died on July 5, 2026 at the age of 82. He was a real estate finance professional and a teacher for nearly four decades. Most importantly, he was a builder of community wherever he went.
Steve was born on March 12, 1944, in Brooklyn to Irwin and...
J. Thomas Clark
Jul 4, 2026
J. Thomas “Tom” Clark passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at his beloved cottage on Back Cove in Maine, alongside Nancy, his wife of 63 years. It was a fitting place and a fitting day for a man who so loved the Fourth of July, his family, and the Maine coast.
Some people leave behind accomplishments. Tom Clark left...
Marcia Parlman
Jul 4, 2026
Marcia Parlman, 85, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, at Ghent Nursing & Rehabilitation. Born on February 9, 1941, in Rutland, Vermont, she was the daughter of Francis and Louise (McCarty) Weaver.
Marcia’s early years in Vermont helped shape her lifelong love of learning. She graduated from college at Trinity College in her home state, majoring in Philosophy and English....
Timothy Calyer
Jun 24, 2026
Timothy (Tim,TC) P. Calyer of Chatham Center passed away on June 24, 2026 at the Grand at Barnwell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Predeceased by his mother , Pearl (Tator) Ingham, step-father Paul Ingham and father Theodore Calyer.
Tim attended Chatham Central School, and retired from the Town of Chatham highway department after 29 years of service. A past member of the Tri-Village...
Patricia Ann Niles
Jun 24, 2026
Patricia “Pat” (Sheffer) Niles of Ghent, New York, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026. Pat was a beloved wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. She was kind, generous, a devoted sports fan, loved a party, and a good cocktail. She was a memorable woman that enjoyed life and those around her. She will be...
Barbara Ann Spencer
Jun 18, 2026
Barbara Spencer passed away on June 18, 2026 with family at her bedside. Her health had been in decline over the past few years and she had long before made peace with her fate. She made her friends and family laugh with her quick wit and expressed deep love and gratitude for both those around her and those who could...
Richard Hallenbeck
Jun 14, 2026
Richard Hallenbeck, 46, of Valatie, born on October 20, 1979, in Cooperstown, passed away on June 14, 2026, at Albany Medical Center. His presence touched the lives of many, and his memory will be cherished by those who knew and loved him.
Richard dedicated a significant portion of his life working as a cleaner for the family business, demonstrating unwavering dedication...
Mark S. Torrey
Jun 13, 2026
Mark S. Torrey, formally of Chatham passed away peacefully June 13, 2026 under the care of Ormond Beach Hospice. Mark was born July 11, 1962 to the late Jack and Mary (Swan) Torrey and was a graduate of Chatham High School Class of 1979 where he participated in baseball and basketball. Mark’s passion was always music and he spend many...
Scott Zuckerman
Jun 12, 2026
S. Scott Zuckerman, a dedicated artist renowned for his evocative wildlife paintings, and a lifelong lover of the outdoors, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026, at his home in Hudson, New York. He was born on June 1, 1951, in Port Washington, New York, to the late Martin and Georgette (Burns) Zuckerman. Throughout his 75 years, Scott cultivated a...
Barbara Borsh
Jun 4, 2026
Barbara Joyce (Lyle) Borsh
Beloved mother to 4 daughters passed away on June 4, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of hard work, kindness, generosity and an open heart for anyone who needed it, as well as a great many cherished hand knitted blankets and fond memories of Christmas cookies and lasagna. Her door and her heart were always open, she...
