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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...
Foard Holden Tarbert
Mar 1, 2018
In the early morning hours of March 1, 2018 our beloved Foard Holden Tarbert peacefully passed. Born on May 17, 1923 in Baltimore MD to Guy Emerson Tarbert and Miriam Carroll Tarbert, Foard is survived by his wife, Jan Schierloh Tarbert. Foard and Jan happily resided together in Sint Maarten, Anguilla and Austerlitz NY. Foard was a top Salesman, loved...
Florence Elizabeth Stock
Feb 24, 2018
Stock, Florence Elizabeth Johnston Malden Bridge, New York passed away on February 24, 2018 at home. She was born December 17, 1926 in Easton, PA the daughter of William DeForest Johnston and Matilda (Dascher Johnston) she was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Wallace Lodge Stock. She is survived by her children Susan (John) Heins, Nancy Stock and Wallace...
Ruth L. Pitcher
Feb 16, 2018
Ruth L. Pitcher died Friday February 16, 2018, at the Timberlyn East Rehabilitation & Care Center in Great Barrington, Mass. She was 94 years old. She was born July 22, 1923, in Holyoke Mass., to William H. Lines and Agnes M. Weir. Initially named Marion Ruth, her name later was quickly changed to Ruth Laurel. She grew up in South...
Robert Card
Feb 13, 2018
Robert Card, whose plot points were always Philmont, NY, died 2/13/2018 in his 96th year. He approached life as if he'd won the lottery and simply doubled downed on the fact that all he ever needed in life – his wife, children, family, friends, work and community was all he ever needed. He was a baggage-free person, ever confident that...
Russell L. Alger
Feb 9, 2018
Russell L. Alger, 76, of Ghent N.Y., passed away February 9, 2018 at Columbia Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Russ was born November 4, 1941 to Russell and Ruth Alger in Masonville, N.Y. He moved to Chatham, N.Y. while working for Asplundh Tree Service. It was here that he met and married the love of his life, Nancy...
William Frederick Smith
Feb 6, 2018
William Frederick Smith 65, of Chatham NY passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, February 6th at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center with family at his bedside. William is pre-deceased by his parents Patricia Hall and David Hall as well as his sister Patricia A. Hall. William is survived by his loving children Nicholas Smith and his wife...
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