Kayla Samascott Wilson
Feb 8, 2020
On Saturday, February 8, 2020, Kayla Samascott Wilson, age 36, passed peacefully in her home while surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Kayla was born on June 18, 1983 at Berkshire Medical Center in Massachusetts. She was the second oldest of the four Samascott children born to Laurie Samascott Carr and Ron Samascott. From...
Victoria F. Sweatt
Feb 7, 2020
Victoria F. Sweatt passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2020. Born February 26, 1976 in Kingston, NY she was the daughter Wesley Welling Sr. and Donna Marie Williams. Vicki married Michael Sweatt August 21, 1999 and after the birth of their first child moved to Columbia County. Vicki was a special ed teacher in the Pine Plains School District. Her...
Dr. Robert (Bob) P. Leather
Feb 4, 2020
Dr Robert "Bob" Leather, 92, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, in Chatham, NY. Born in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Percy K and Conchita (Morcillo) Leather. Bob attended RPI for his BS in Mechanical Engineering in1948 and Albany Medical College for his MD in 1954.He worked for Grumman Aircraft for 2 years before attending Medical...
Teresa (Terry) M. Okolowich
Feb 3, 2020
Teresa M. (Terry) Okolowich passed away on February 3, 2020 at Pine Haven Nursing Home, after having enjoyed 100 years and 6 months in our midst. She arrived in the Chatham area in 1949 with her husband Thomas and her daughter Terry. She was an assistant scout leader and enjoyed and collected antique dolls and toys. She is survived by...
Anne Wells Abrams
Feb 1, 2020
Anne Wells Abrams. 99, of Latham, NY, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 1, 2020 of natural causes at Wingate Nursing Home, Highland NY. She was born and raised in New York City on January 16th, 1921...to Oscar and Emma Wells. She married the late William F Abrams of Chatham and they settled there, a place, since childhood...
Daniel Francis Kelleher
Jan 29, 2020
Daniel F. Kelleher of Paxton MA. passed away on January 29, 2020 with his family by his side. Dan was born in Pittsfield MA. on May 5 1952. He was predeceased by his parents, Bernard J. and Rosemary (Young) Kelleher. He leaves two loving and loyal sons, Curran (Nita) and Sean. He cherished his sons promoting, guiding, providing generously and...
Shirley Anna Morrison
Jan 28, 2020
Shirley Anna Morrison, born on October 22, 1938 to Edna and Clinton Winters, passed away on January 28, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Shirley is survived by her 4 beautiful daughters, Penny Mabb (Jack), Bonnie Werner (Eddie), Candace Madison and Tammy Charron (David); her husband, John Morrison and her sister, Doris Lomax. Shirley was blessed with 12 grandchildren and...
Ralph H. Moshimer
Jan 17, 2020
Ralph Henry Moshimer (1943-2020) VALATIE--Ralph H. Moshimer, 76, of Valatie, passed away on January 17, 2020. He was born October 9, 1943 in Pittsfield, MA to Ralph and Doris (Neissel) Moshimer. Ralph was a construction supervisor for the Massachusetts Carpenter Union until he retired in 1998. He oversaw large construction projects such as the Chatham High School. He served as...
June Barnett Simons
Jan 15, 2020
January 15, 2020 - June Barnett Simons, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend, left her earthly body on January 15, 2020 at her home together with her husband. She is deeply loved and missed by Bill Simons, her husband, Rebecca (Chris) Schaeffer, Noa (Anne) Conger Simons, Bethany (Chris) Powers, and Joseph (Kelly) Simons, her children, her sister Jan...
John "Jack" A. Mesick
Dec 31, 2019
John A. Mesick passed away December 31, 2019 at the Albany VA Hospital. Born October 4, 1924 in Valatie, NY, he was the son of the late Ernest and Juanita Raught Mesick. He grew up and spent most of his life in Ghent, NY. Jack joined the Army after school and was participated in the Liberation of Europe from D...
Peggy Ann Antonecchia
Dec 25, 2019
Peggyann Antonecchia (Fornander). passed away at her home in Kinderhook, N.Y. at the age of 70 on December 25, 2019. Born in Rye, NY she was the daughter of the late Catherine and Oscar Fornander. Peggy's radiant smile could be seen at the age of 5 when she was pictured in Better Homes & Gardens and Good Housekeeping magazines. She...
Linda P. Keegan
Dec 24, 2019
Linda P. Keegan March 4, 1957-December 24, 2019 Linda Keegan passed away peacefully at home December 24, 2019. She leaves behind her beloved husband James Keegan III, her father Anthony Joseph Padula, sister Laura Padula,and brother Anthony Padula, her in-laws Louise and James Keegan, stepson, Michael Keegan and stepdaughter, Michelle Keegan She was predeceased by her mother, Margaret Padula and...
Lois D. Keller
Dec 4, 2019
Lois D. Keller passed away on December 4, 2019 at St. Peters Hospital. She was born June 16, 1945 in Canaan, NY and was the daughter of the late James and Ethel Smith Best. Survived by her husband of 53 years, Daniel Keller, daughters, Lynn (Paul) Oliver of Schenectady, NY, Pamela Keller of Providence, RI, grandchildren, Lukas, Abrianna, Natalia, Matthew...
Norma Sitzer
Dec 2, 2019
Norma Sitzer passed away December 2, 2019 at Pine Haven Nursing Home. Born August 17, 1926 in Hudson, New York she was the daughter of the late Harold and Eugenia Burch Piester. She grew up and was educated in Hudson. She would move to Chatham where she later met and married her husband Harry and where they made their home....
Charles Herbert Lotz Sr.
Nov 29, 2019
Charles Herbert Lotz Sr, died on Thursday, November 29, 2019, in Albany at the VA Hospital after a long illness. Born in Yonkers, Charles was the son of the late Leonard and Beatrice Lotz. Charles retired from the Local 211 Plumbers and Steamfitters as a plumber after 65 years of dedicated service. Charles was a Veteran of the U.S. Army...
Claudia E. Gleason
Nov 19, 2019
Claudia E. Gleason, of Chatham, NY, passed away on November 19, 2019. Born August 21, 1942 at Queens General Hospital, NY she was the daughter of the late Adam W. Hahn. She worked for the Columbia Rensselaer Telephone Company and Taconic Telephone Company for a total of 18 years combined, first as a telephone operator for 10 years and then...
Daniel L. Blake
Nov 13, 2019
A celebration of Dan's life will be held at Jackson's Old Chatham House on December 7th. from noon to three. Military honors will be presented at 1pm. Daniel L Blake, born July 10, 1943, passed away on November 13, 2019 at St Peters Hospice in Albany, NY. Dan was a Vietnam Veteran who served 4 years in the Air Force....
Jean Marie Horkan
Nov 9, 2019
Jean Marie Horkan passed away peacefully on November 9, 2019 at Pine Haven Nursing Home in Philmont, NY, with family by her side. Jean was born at home in Barrytown, NY on August 17, 1932 to Edward and Irene Lewis, one of eleven children. She attended Red Hook Schools where she met her future husband James J. Horkan, and was...
Esther May Baker
Nov 4, 2019
In Loving memory of Esther May Baker, 84, passed away peacefully at her home November 4, 2019, surrounded by her family. Born July 19, 1935 in Chatham, NY she was the daughter of the late Jennie May Schilling and David Thomas Williams. She lived in Chatham, NY until she and her husband built their forever home in Chatham Center in...
Ronald Oliver Gleason
Nov 2, 2019
Ronald Oliver Gleason Sr.(Butch) 76, of Chatham Center NY left our world on November 2nd, 2019. Ronald is predeceased by parents Ernest and Katie Mae of Chatham Center, siblings Sam, Elizabeth and grandson Jordan. He will always be remembered for his amazing achievements as a motorcycle racer in the late 60s and early 70s. Ronald had an impeccable work ethic,...
