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Sidney D. Goldstein
Aug 14, 2018
Sidney D. Goldstein passed away August 14, 2018 at Pine Haven Nursing Home. He was born on August 18, 1933 and grew up in Philadelphia until he joined the Navy during the Korean War and served aboard the aircraft carrier the USS Tripoli. When he returned home to Philadelphia he married Joyce Gertzman (nee). He attended Temple University and from...
Joseph Iuviene
Aug 13, 2018
Joe Iuviene passed away unexpectedly on August 13, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; his son, Nick; sister, Michelle; brother-in-law, Alan; and nephews, Mike and Dan. A celebration of Joe's life will be held at St. Peter's Church in Spencertown, NY on Saturday, September 15th at 1 pm to be followed by a gathering at the Spencertown Academy....
Michael James Favitta
Aug 13, 2018
Michael James Favitta passed away peacefully at his home Monday, August 13, 2018. From his birth on April 6, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY to his death in Old Chatham, NY, he was a friend to all, quick to lend a helping hand, and tell a good story. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, son, grandson, daughter...
Harold "Sonny" G. Miller
Jul 28, 2018
Harold "Sonny" G. Miller of Ghent passed away on July 28, 2018 at the Payn Residence. Born April 1, 1933 in Ghent he was the son of the late Harold K. and Dorothy "Flora" Fox Miller. He attended school at the one room school house in Ghent and then moved on to Chatham High School. Harold spent his life working...
Jospeh Robert Izzo
Jul 15, 2018
Joseph Robert Izzo passed away July 15, 2018 with his family by his side. Born February 18, 1963 in Meriden CT he was the son of Robert J. Izzo and the late Joann (Mason) Izzo. He is survived by his son Joseph C. Izzo of Niverville, his daughter Morgan L. Izzo of East Chatham, his best friend and mother of...
Kurt Lehner
Jul 15, 2018
Beloved community member, radio host, and dad Kurt Lehner, 65 died July 15th in Chatham NY unexpectedly. He grew up in Rensselaer attending St. Joseph's School and Defreestville NY and graduated from Columbia High School in 1971. Kurt struggled his entire life with alcohol and drug addiction, and it was this that ultimately robbed him of his life. Kurt leaves...
Dorothy Lloyd
Jul 12, 2018
Dorothy Lloyd of Philmont passed away July 12, 2018 at Pine Haven Nursing Home, she was born May 24, 1931 in Niverville, NY. She spent most of her life in the Niverville - Chatham area. She enjoyed staying home and doing her yard work. Dorothy is survived by her sons, Kenneth (Terry) Scofield, Benjamin Scofield, and Vincent Scofield, daughter, Geraldine...
William A. Wood
Jun 14, 2018
William A. Wood of Chatham, NY passed away June 14th, 2018 at Van Rensellaer Manor. Born February 9, 1932 in Boston, MA. he was the son of the late Alfred H. and Jenette Agnes Snow Wood. Bill grew up in Chatham and served in the US Navy from 1950 till 1970. After the service he had worked as a Deputy...
Rudolph Krutzler
Jun 12, 2018
Rudolph Krutzler of Chatham, NY passed away June 12, 2018 at home. Born September 11, 1922 in New York City he was the son of the late Rudolf and Ottilia Krutzler. He served in the Army during WWII and returned to work at Knickerbocker Brewery in Manhattan. Rudy lived in Franklin Square and worked for the US Postal Service for...
Randolph Morini
Jun 10, 2018
Randolph Morini, of Ghent, passed away June 10, 2018 at Columbia Memorial Hospice; born in the Bronx on November 2, 1941 he was the son of the late Paul and Wanda D'Ottavi Morini. Randy worked for the Capital District OTB. He enjoyed his friends and loved his dogs. The world is a better place because Randy was in it. Following...
Gregory "Greg" Pinney
Jun 7, 2018
Gregory "Greg" Pinney of Valatie passed away on June 7, 2018 at the age of 64 due to complications from cancer. Greg was raised in new Lebanon NY by his adoptive parents Janet and Wallace Pinney. He graduated from Columbia High School then served his country in the United States Army. After leaving the army, Greg settled in Valatie, NY...
Mary S. Every
Jun 3, 2018
Mary S. Every of Chatham passed away June 3, 2018 at the Pine Haven Nursing Home. Born March 29, 1918 in Portland, Maine she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Josephine Santucci Garzone. Mary had lived in Pittsfield and Lee MA, but had spent most of her life in Chatham. She was married on September 4, 1939 to...
Matthew M. Whiteman
May 24, 2018
Matthew M Whiteman, 43 of Canaan, NY passed away suddenly on May 24th after a tragic accident. Matt was a loving husband, devoted father, loyal brother, wonderful son and trusted friend. He was always close by to lend a hand, a hug, or a laugh. His quiet strength, mild manner and generosity made Matt well loved. He is survived by...
Phyllis S. Decrosta
May 22, 2018
Phyllis Jean Smith DeCrosta, 89 years old, of Livingston, New York, passed away peacefully at her home on May 22, 2018, her family was with her. Phyllis was born on December 28, 1928, in Hudson, New York, the third child and only daughter of Andrew Paul Smith and Blanche E. Crane Smith. She grew up at the Smith farm on...
Janace (Jennie) B. Seagroatt
May 21, 2018
Janace (Jennie) B. Seagroatt of Ghent died on May 21, 2018 at Pine Haven Nursing Home. Born in 1936 in the Township of Ghent, New York, she was the daughter of the late John and Sophie (Sienkiewicz) Borovich. Surviving are two sons and daughter-in-laws, John & Jamie Seagroatt of Hillsdale, NY and Donald & Terri Seagroatt of Beaver, PA. She...
Robert Joseph Scannell
May 14, 2018
Robert Joseph Scannell. born December 6, 1923 in Montclair NJ. Deceased May 14, 2018 peaceful at his home. Bob was predeceased by his loving wife Elizabeth, Sister Margaret McGrath, brothers Thomas Scannell, John Scannell and James Scannell. Surviving brother William [Marcia], daughters Mary Ann Fricano [Joe}, Nancy Winegard, Marjorie Balder [Cliff], Elizabeth Drury [Jay], Barbara Troiani [Bob] and sons Robert...
Birge William Calhoun
Apr 24, 2018
Birge William Calhoun, 63, of Chatham died unexpectedly at Albany Medical Center Wednesday April 24th, 2018. As in life, he died with dignity, surrounded by his loving wife and cherished family. Birge was predeceased by his parents William H. and Betty (Van Tassel) Calhoun of Chatham, NY, and is survived by his brother Van (Sue) Calhoun. Birge was born January...
Patricia A. Nieto
Apr 13, 2018
Patricia A. (Kerner) Nieto passed away at home on April 13,2018. Born September 20, 1954 in Daytona Beach, Florida, she was the daughter of the late George and Nancy Welch Kerner. Pat was a stay at home mom and it brought her great joy being there for her daughter, Jenny while she was growing up. She loved cooking and baking....
Henry Gene Daley
Mar 31, 2018
Henry Gene Daley, age 68 passed away at his home in Philmont, NY on March 31, 2018. Gene was born on April 7, 1949 in Mahopac, NY to Raymond Crawford Daley and his wife Julia Lee Daley. He was the second oldest of eight children. That included Linda (Vicky Jo) Benson, Nancy Daley, Raymond W. Daley, Loretta Daley, Glenn A....
James A. Moon
Mar 16, 2018
James A. Moon of East Chatham, New York, passed away on March 16, 2018 at his home. He was born June 20, 1946 in Pittsfield, MA and was the son of the late James G. and Carolyn Champney Moon. Jim served two and a half years active duty in Vietnam in the Sea Bees as Builder Third Class. When he...
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