Joseph John Costa
Apr 29, 2019
Joseph John Costa passed away Monday April 29th, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Chatham NY. He was born April 13th, 1978 to Jean and Jeffrey Costa in Bayshore, New York. He is survived by his mother, Jean Cerami , step father, Joseph Cerami, sisters, Melissa Costa and Vanessa Cerami, and children, Ariana Costa and Travis...
Ronald "Troy" Leavenworth
Apr 17, 2019
Ronald 'Troy' Leavenworth ended his life at his residence in Spencertown on April 17, after a lengthy battle with depression. He was 50 years old. He is now at peace. Troy was born on May 30,1968 in Pittsfield, Mass.,to the late Ronald Leroy Leavenworth and Linda (Jackson) Harlow. He grew up in the Chatham area before moving to Columbia, NH...
Douglas Andrew Akin
Apr 13, 2019
Douglas Andrew Akin passed away on April 13, 2019. Douglas was born on June 13, 1956 in Hudson, NY to the late Nancy Akin and Donald Akin. Douglas is pre-deceased by his mother Nancy Akin and step-daughter Cheryl Kohler. Surviving him is his loving wife Cathy Akin, father Donald Akin, daughter Jenna (Matthew) Tessitore, son Matthew Akin, step-daughter Sarah (Carl)...
David Carson Soka
Mar 26, 2019
David Carson Soka passed away suddenly on March 26, 2019 in Stockport, New York. Born September 14, 1967 in Yonkers, he was the son of the late Arthur and Caroline Mink Soka. David most recently was a resident of Ghent, New York. A talented architect, artist and naturalist with a deep-rooted connection to his craft and the Hudson Valley, David...
Thomas Richardson Brown Campbell
Mar 25, 2019
Thomas Richardson Brown Campbell passed away March 25, 2019, after a fall. He was born September 3, 1938 in Albany, NY and was the son of Dr. Eldridge Houston Campbell, Jr and Eleanor Brown Campbell. Survived by his wife: Barbara Hunt Campbell, children: Thomas E. Campbell (Ellen J. Harvey), John R. B. Campbell (Claude Wampler), Elizabeth H. Campbell (Thomas Evans),...
Donald R. Hoke Jr.
Mar 19, 2019
Donald R. Hoke Jr. 77, departed this life March 19, 2019 at the Albany VA Hospital. Born April 24, 1942 in Schodack Landing, NY, he was the son of the late Donald R. Sr. and Stella Hoke. He is survived by his wife Demetra Haizlip-Hoke, sons, Jeremy, Timothy and Darren Hoke, brother, Richard Hoke, grandson, Anthony Hoke and a host...
Flora Mary Terracciano
Mar 14, 2019
Flora Mary Terracciano, of Chatham, passed away on March 14, 2019. She was born in Chatham on November 12, 1924, the daughter of the late Anthony and Anna Ordiano Terracciano. She is survived by 9 nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews and several great great nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by brothers, Joseph and James Terracciano...
James Gerald "Jerry" Croghan
Mar 4, 2019
James Gerald "Jerry" Croghan of New York City and Spencertown, New York, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 04, 2019, while on holiday in the West Indies. Jerry was born June 24, 1942, at the Bellevue Maternity Hospital in Schenectady, New York, to Eva Rose Chartrand Croghan and James Gerald Croghan. A fan of movies, theatre and music, during his...
Charles Keith Witherell
Feb 9, 2019
Charles K. Witherell, 74, of Ghent, NY. Born September 29, 1944 in Middletown, NY he was the grandson of Hazel and Franklin Gleason who guided him through life. He is survived by his wife, of 46 years, Alice O'Neil Witherell, his children, Charles J. (Tonya), Michael Andrew (Kami) and Benjamin (Kelsey). The light of his life were his 16 grandchildren...
Janet J. Herrle
Feb 8, 2019
Janet J. Herrle of Kinderhook passed away on February 8, 2019 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born October 12, 1936 in Ghent, NY she was the daughter of John and Charlotte (Karcher) Holt. She grew up and was educated in Chatham. She was involved in all sports and was an avid softball player. After graduation she met and married George Herrle,...
Herbert A. Gaupman
Feb 5, 2019
Herbert A. Gaupman passed away February 5, 2019 at Whittier Nursing Home. Born December 9, 1931 in Saratoga Springs, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Esther Gaupman. Herbert is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth (Betty), Children Katherine (James) Littrell of Trooper PA, Ellen Cohen of Norwich NY and Richard (Christine) Gaupman of Middletown,...
Paul B. Donnellan
Jan 24, 2019
Paul Brian Donnellan passed away suddenly in Ghent, NY on January 24, 2019 at age 69. He was born April 8, 1949 in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Viola and Will Donnellan. He was predecesed by his late wife Nancy and is survived by beloved partner Beth Lenahan, son Christopher and daughter-in-law Kristen, son Steven, granddaughters Abigail and Alivia,...
George H. Palmatier Jr.
Jan 23, 2019
George H. Palmatier Jr. went home to be with Jesus on January 23, 2019. Born May 15, 1947 in Hudson, NY, the son of the late George Palmatier Sr. and Mary Margaret Merante Palmatier. He graduated from Coxsackie Athens H.S. and earned degrees at Ulster Co. Community College and Siena College. He retired in 2011 after 41 years at the...
Blanche V. Gile
Jan 23, 2019
Blanche V. Gile passed away peacefully at St Peters Hospital surrounded by her loving family on January 23, 2019. She was born in Hudson, NY on April 24, 1967 and was the daughter of the late Harry and Shirley (Klein) Laurange of Chatham Center. She was the loving wife of William Gile of Chatham Center for over 36 years. A...
Alice Marie Gawron
Jan 13, 2019
Alice Marie (Doyle) Gawron of East Chatham passed away on January 13, 2019. She was born on February 8, 1928, the daughter of the late George and Doris (Lamoree) Doyle. A 1947 graduate of Chatham High School, she was employed as a stenographer for the State of New York before marrying Edwin Gawron in 1949. She spent the rest of...
William A. Hanson
Dec 15, 2018
William A. Hanson passed away on December 15, 2018 at home in Canaan, NY. Born August 9, 1941 in Old Chatham he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Grace Allinger Hanson. Bill moved to Canaan at five and graduated Chatham High School in 1959. Upon graduating he worked for Much Electric where he would learn his trade....
Earl J. Mccagg Jr.
Nov 28, 2018
Earl J. McCagg Jr. passed away on November 28, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 5, 1936 and was the son of the late Earl Sr. and Ruby Dedrick McCagg. Earl grew up in White Mills and attended Chatham Schools. Upon graduation he enlisted in the US Army and while serving he met his...
Alan "Al" Dole
Nov 11, 2018
Alan F. Dole passed away peacefully on November 11, 2018 in Waterbury CT. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 30, at 1 p.m. at the French, Gifford, Preiter & Blasl Funeral home. Please contact Kim Allen at kjallen@gmail.com for any further information. Alan "Al" Dole, longtime Chatham resident, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, November 11, 2018...
David V. Carl
Nov 1, 2018
David V. Carl of Claverack passed away November 1, 2018 at his home. Born April 8, 1956 in Great Barrington, MA., he was the son of the late Harry and Maria Cantele Carl. David was a lifetime member of the Philmont Rod and Gun Club, a member of the Mellenville Fire Company, Assistant District administrator of the District 15 Little...
Kenneth H. Wilber
Oct 27, 2018
Kenneth H. Wilber (1946 - 2018) Philmont - Kenneth H. Wilber, of Ghent, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2018 at the Pine Haven Nursing Home and Rehabilitation facility, after a lengthy illness which he fought valiantly. Born February 5, 1946 in Hudson he was the son of Charles L. Wilber and Bernice V. (Akin) Wilber. He graduated in 1963...
