Jean C. Engel
Nov 7, 2026
Jean Engel passed away on November 7, 2026 after a four year courageous battle with breast cancer. She was a lifelong resident of Columbia County and graduated from Chatham high school in 1963.
She was an active member of the West Ghent Reformed Church and the Kinderhook Elks where she held the position of Inner Guard, and was the treasurer for...
Sally Louise May Alderdice
Nov 5, 2026
Sally Louise May Alderdice, 92, passed away on November 5, 2026, at Pine Haven Home, embraced in prayer with her Pastor, Darienne Gagne.
She was born January 19, 1934, in Schenectady, NY, the daughter of the late Maurice Fisher and Lucretia Frances (Sanford) May.
Sally was raised in Schenectady, where she met her high school sweetheart, John Thomas Alderdice, while attending Mont...
Dawn M. O'Dell
Nov 4, 2026
Dawn Marie O’Dell, lifelong resident of Ghent, passed away on November 4, 2026 at her home. Born on March 25, 1960 in Hudson, New York. She was the daughter of the late William and Rosalyn (Whitbeck) Harmon.
Dawn worked for the Town of Ghent as a custodian for over thirty years and cleaned houses as well. She was a board member...
Catalina Tanaka
Oct 17, 2026
Catalina Tanaka, 82, of Hudson, passed away on October 17, 2026, with her family by her side at Albany Medical Center. She was born on October 9, 1944, in Manhattan to the late Ramero and Betty (Rodumska) Iglesias.
Born and raised in New York, Catalina graduated from beautician school in New York City, an accomplishment that reflected her dedication and determination....
Harley Christopher Jackson
Oct 3, 2026
Harley Christopher Jackson, 43, of Chatham, New York, passed away unexpectedly on October 3, 2026. He was born May 18, 1983 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Harley was a man who found joy in the outdoors and in the simple moments that made life meaningful. He loved hunting, camping and hiking and could often be found enjoying anything that brought him outside or...
Edward V. Jacobs
Sep 27, 2026
Edward V. Jacobs, 87, of Ghent, New York, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2026, in Ghent Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. He was born on April 6, 1939, in Schenectady, NY, the son of Edward and Irene Jacobs of Galway, NY.
Raised on a farm, Ed was most at home in the country and took pride in hard work. Despite the...
William J. Pollock
Sep 26, 2026
William J. Pollock, 72, of Valatie, known to many as Bill, passed away on September 26, 2026, at Albany Medical Center. He was born on January 13, 1954, in Yonkers to the late Arthur Pollock and Williamay (Trocci) Pollock.
Bill was a hardworking man whose career reflected both dedication and versatility. Over the years, he worked for various companies and was...
Dorothy "Dottie" F. Zapp
Sep 23, 2026
Dorothy “Dottie” Zapp, age 98, of Taghkanic, New York, passed away peacefully to heaven on September 23, 2026. Dorothy was born on July 3, 1928, in Hartford, Connecticut to Percy and Helen Hallowell.
After the passing of her mother at a young age, much of her childhood was spent in the White Mountains of New Hampshire living with her grandparents where,...
Charles Brown
Sep 19, 2026
Charles DeWitt Brown, 79, of Ghent, New York, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026, surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Suzanne (Eberle) Brown; his son John Brown (Krissy Lucido); his daughters Christine Hutson (Brian Johnson) and Karen McPhillips (Mike); his grandchildren, Kyleigh Lane (Colby), Conner and Matthew Hutson, Isaiah Brown, and Andrew...
Glenn George Lauster
Aug 30, 2026
Glenn George Lauster, 72 passed away peacefully on hospice in Georgia where he spent the majority of his adult life. Glenn was born on February 18, 1954 in Hudson, NY. He was a beloved son of William and Ruth Lauster. Throughout his life, Glenn was known for his kindness, generosity, sense of humor and devotion to family.
Glenn spent the majority...
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....
