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Richard J. Fosby Sr.

Richard J. Fosby Sr.

Jul 27, 2022

Richard J. Fosby Sr. passed away July 27, 2022; he was the son of the late Ellsworth Sr. and Esther Ingraham Fosby. He was born October 8, 1932 in Brainard, NY and grew up in South Schodack on his parent's farm. He was intrigued by anything mechanical and went to work as a mechanic for Columbia Boxboard. Richard loved his...

John H. Stelling

John H. Stelling

Jul 27, 2022

John H. Stelling passed away July 27, 2022, at Mid Hudson Regional Hospital, Poughkeepsie, NY. Born in Brooklyn, on June 14, 1940, he was the son of the late William and Asta Hansen Stelling. He moved to Canaan as a young boy and attended school there, graduating Chatham High School in 1957. Afterwards, he went into the Air Force where...

Dorothy Loraine Schroeder

Dorothy Loraine Schroeder

Jul 22, 2022

Dorothy Loraine Schroeder, age 92 of Mooers, New York, passed away on July 22, 2022 in the care of her loving family. She was born in the Bronx, NY to her parents, Edwin Gustav Holz and Helen Carley. Her mother died soon after Dorthy's birth, and she was raised by her father, her grandparents, and Aunt Gertrude. She graduated from...

Craig James Hutton

Craig James Hutton

Jul 16, 2022

Craig James Hutton, 60, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Albany Medical Center, New York, after his courageous battle with lymphoma. Born in Colonie on October 19, 1961, Craig was one of three children of James and Catherine (Early) Hutton. He was a proud graduate of Colonie Central High School and Hudson Valley Community College. Craig...

Patricia "Patty" Rivenburgh

Patricia "Patty" Rivenburgh

Jul 9, 2022

Patricia Rivenburgh, 86, of Chatham, NY passed away peacefully at Greene Meadows Rehabilitation Center in Catskill on July 9, 2022. Patty, as she was known, was born on Sept. 28, 1935 in Albany, NY and was the daughter of Betty and Ken West. Patty was predeceased by her loving husband Fred Rivenburgh and beloved dog Tessa. She is survived by...

Barbara Card

Barbara Card

Jul 3, 2022

Barbara Card, 83, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2022 at Pine Haven Nursing Home. Barbara was born in Hudson, NY on March 5, 1939. She was the daughter of the late Milford and Maccina (Kronas) Dunspaugh. Barbara graduated from Hudson High School in 1956 and attended Mildred Elley Secretarial School. She worked at Richmor Aviation in Ghent for over...

Donald  P. Gilbert

Donald P. Gilbert

Jul 3, 2022

Donald P. Gilbert, Sr., 75, of Ballston Spa, NY, passed away at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center, July 03, 2022, after a long battle with lung disease. Donald was born on January 4, 1947, to William and Mary Gilbert (Clancy) in Troy, NY. Donald was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the Marine Corps. He made a career as a...

Lewis  A, Bemiss Jr.

Lewis A, Bemiss Jr.

Jun 30, 2022

Lewis A. Bemiss Jr. of East Chatham passed away June 30, 2022, after a long illness. Born September 27, 1938, in Ghent, he was the son of the late Lewis Sr. and Gladys V. Lamoree Bemiss. Lewis was a graduate of Chatham High School and had served in the in the US Air Force. He spent his early years working...

James S. Merrill

James S. Merrill

Jun 21, 2022

James S. Merrill, 90, of Valatie passed away at home on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born January 18, 1932 to James and Mary (Haussler) Merrill. Jim was predeceased by his parents; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Maureen Merrill and sister, Eileen Jones. He is survived by his loving wife Susan of 60 years; children,...

Jonathan Jay-J Canning

Jonathan Jay-J Canning

Jun 17, 2022

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Jay-J (Jonathan Canning. He passed away June 17, 2022, unexpectedly. Jay-J was born March 3, 2006, at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY. His loving parents are Amber Stetson and Emmanuel Santana of East Chatham. Jay-J was very lucky to also have wonderful siblings, Alivia and...

Robert "Bob" Campbell Austen

Robert "Bob" Campbell Austen

Jun 13, 2022

Robert, "Bob", Campbell Austen, 68, died in his home in early June, 2022. He was the son of the late Richard and Virginia Austen and the long time beloved partner of the late Robert Meader, former curator of the Shaker Museum in Old Chatham, NY. He is survived by his sister, Diane Austen of Canaan, NY, and several second cousins...

Cheryl Darlene Smith

Cheryl Darlene Smith

Jun 4, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of our Dear Mother Cheryl D. Smith of Hudson, NY. She lived most her life in Schenectady, NY and worked as a Baker at Price Chopper of Colonie,NY. She died at age 73 on 06/04/2022. She always put a smile on everyone's face, and was a fun and loving person, she spread joy...

Roy H. Meuchner

Roy H. Meuchner

Jun 4, 2022

Roy H. Meuchner 82, of Chatham, NY passed away June 4, 2022 after a short illness at Albany Medical Center. Born February 4, 1940 in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late Henry F. and Adele M. Gerdts Meuchner. Roy graduated from Oneonta in 1965 and taught sixth grade in Chatham School District for five years. He took...

Shirley Jean Seymour

Shirley Jean Seymour

May 30, 2022

Shirley Jean Seymour, age 97 of Cleveland Georgia passed away peacefully on Monday May 30th, 2022 at Laurel Lodge Assisted Living in Cleveland Georgia. Shirley was born on September 27, 1924 in Hudson, New York to the late Roy William Wade and Blanche Bickford Wade. Shirley graduated from Gardiner High School in 1942, in Gardiner Maine and was awarded a...

Sheila J. Mccagg

Sheila J. Mccagg

May 19, 2022

Sheila Simmons McCagg of Hudson - It is with deep sadness that we announce her passing on May 19, 2022 following a lengthy struggle with the life-altering and devastating Alzheimer's Disease. Sheila was born on June 26, 1947 to John (Jack) and Edith (Drobner) Simmons in Hudson, New York. She was a 1965 graduate of St. Mary's Academy, Hudson, New...

Rita Quirrino

Rita Quirrino

May 9, 2022

Rita Quirino of Edgewood Acres, Chatham, NY passed away on 5/9/2022. She was born in Hudson, NY on May 25, 1954, the daughter of the late Thomas Quirino and Angeline Terracciano Quirino. She is survived by her sister Barbara Hoy (David); brothers Thomas Quirino (Phyllis) and David Quirino; nieces Julie Hoy and Katie Hoy Dooley (Corey) and Tara Kenhart (Nick)...

Ronald J. Eigenbrodt

Ronald J. Eigenbrodt

May 9, 2022

Ronald J. Eigenbrodt of York, SC passed away May 9, 2022, at home after a long courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family. Born January 23, 1939, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mildred Mitchell Eigenbrodt of Chatham. He was a graduate of Chatham High School class of 57. Ron was self-employed as a local...

Glenna "Joyce" Henderson

Glenna "Joyce" Henderson

Apr 16, 2022

Glenna Joyce Henderson Our beloved mother, Glenna "Joyce" Henderson went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 16, 2022. She was welcomed in Heaven and will be missed here on earth! Joyce was born on November 27, 1933 to Glen R. Hines and Georgia B. Youtsey in Cozad, Nebraska. Joyce met the love of her life, Frederick...

William (Bill) Mickle Burrows Jr.

William (Bill) Mickle Burrows Jr.

Apr 8, 2022

William (Bill) Mickle Burrows JR, 69, of Ghent, New York passed away peacefully in his home on April 8th. Bill is survived by his wife Cindy, his son Nathan and his partner Megan, his son Travis and his wife Talia, three grandchildren and his sister Cynthia. Bill worked for the local phone company for 47 years. He was a skilled...

Katherine Lena Starks

Katherine Lena Starks

Mar 22, 2022

Katherine Lena (Wilkins) Starks transitioned early Tuesday morning March 22, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. Born August 23, 1942 in Ludlow Vermont to the late Charles and Mildred (Holcomb) Wilkins Kathy was a 1960 graduate of Black River High School in Ludlow. She and John Todd Starks were married from Sept 1963 until his death in Dec 2007. During...

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