Obituaries

Aug 22, 2025

George P. Fox Sr 83 died on August 22, 2025. He was born at home in Ghent to Charles Fox and Yvonne French. He grew up in Canaan and lived most of his life in Chatham but recently moved to Georgia. He is survived by his 4 children George, Jr., Cynthia, George H and Craig, 7 grandchildren, 8 Great...

Aug 14, 2025

Donald A. O'Connell, 78, of Chatham, NY, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025 at his home with his love by his side. He was a 1965 graduate of Chatham High School and a graduate of Columbia Greene Community College with an Associates Degree. He was a member of the American Legion Post 42, Chatham, NY and a 50 year...

Jul 11, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we share the quiet passing of our beautiful mother, Jean A. (Carroll) Lamarre, July 11, 2025.

She was born in Pittsfield, MA, to Daniel and Francis (Smith) Carroll June 22, 1936. As a cherished mother of five, she was blessed with ten amazing grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She leaves her brother,...

Jul 7, 2025

Anita Pitney Fiorillo passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at her beloved home in Chatham, New York, on July 7, 2025. She was 79 years old.

Anita was born on October 30, 1945, in New York City, the first child of the late Shelton Pitney Jr. of Morristown, New Jersey, and the late Barbara Bradley Manice...

Jun 22, 2025

David Allen Zukowski Sr, 60, of Ghent NY, passed on June 22nd, 2025. Dave was born to Dorthy Ann Stubbie-Zukowski and Joseph Fredrick Zukowski Sr on September 9th, 1965 in Albany NY. He is survived by his four children David Jr, Robert, Ashley, and Austin Zukowski, as well as by his long term partner Crystal Simpson and her son...

Jun 4, 2025

Nancy Rutschmann, 91, of Ghent, passed away June 4 in the comfort of her home, in the presence of her loving family and under the skilled and compassionate care of Community Hospice.

Born in Syracuse, NY, on April 12, 1934, Nancy was the daughter of the late William and Clara Fitzpatrick. She received her degree in Home...

Jun 2, 2025

Anthony Joseph Roberts, Sr. passed away at his home on June 2, 2025 after a battle with cancer. Anthony was born on January 13, 1937 in Glen Cove, NY. Anthony is known to most as "Tony" and "Pop" to his grandchildren.

He is predeceased by his eldest son, Jozef. He is survived by his wife of 57...

May 2, 2025

Michael A. Salvatore of Valatie passed away May 2, 2025 at Albany Medical Center. Born February 19, 1964 in Hudson NY the son of the late Joseph Salvatore Sr. and Delores (Mataska) Shook.

He was a graduate of Faith Christian Academy Graduate 1981, joining Hudson Fire Department for 18 years. Mike enjoyed wood crafts and serving as...

Apr 30, 2025

Wilson (Bill) F. McKay of Chatham, NY passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at the age of 74. He was born on June 30, 1950, the son of the Late Lester McKay Sr. and Catherine (Wood) McKay. He was best known for his gentle nature and love of people and community. He worked as a bus driver for...

Apr 29, 2025

James ("Jim") Lester Baker Sr., 91, of Chatham Center New York, passed away peacefully among family at home on Tuesday, April 29th.

Born on June 14th, 1933 in Chatham New York, Jim was the son of the late John Clark and Margaret Elizabeth Staatz Baker Jr.

Jim attended Chatham Central School and then enlisted in...

Apr 10, 2025

Walter Arthur Beagle Jr. passed away April 10, 2025 in Albany, New York. He was the son of the late Hattie Bounds and Walter A. Beagle Sr.

He was raised in Albany and served in the 25th Infantry of the US Army.

Walters' Passion was riding his motorcycle and going to Laconia every year with...

Mar 23, 2025

Jean C. Nyfeler, 91 of West Ghent NY passed into the loving arms of the Lord on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at the place she loved best, the family farm. Born May 19, 1933 to the late Ignatius and Carrie (Unser) Hoefer, Jean was the youngest of five siblings, the last sibling as she was predeceased by her brother...

Mar 19, 2025

Terry Moon March 19, 2025. It is with great sadness we announce the death of Terry Moon from complications of Parkinson's Disease. He was born In Pittsfield Ma. January 24, 1961 the son of the late James and Carolyne Champney Moon.

He was predeceased by a brother James A. Moon, daughters Courtney, Amanda and a son Willy...

Mar 8, 2025

Rita C. Zarek passed away March 8, 2025 at the Ghent Nursing and Rehab Center. Born July 14, 1933 in Corona, New York she was the daughter of the late Paul and Augusta Tepot Vella.

She grew up and was educated in Queens, New York. She would start her family there and supported them as she worked...

Feb 22, 2025

Craig A. Fuss, born September 23, 1976, passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Nassau, NY.

He is predeceased by Ralph Fuss Sr., Nancy Fuss (Rivenburg) and Ralph Fuss Jr. He is survived by his sister, Carol Usyk (Fuss).

Craig moved to Nassau, NY in 2014 and had a new second family that looked over...

Feb 13, 2025

It has been said that a life is not important except for the impact it has on other lives. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joan Marie Phelps, whose impact on the lives of her community, friends and family was immense.

Joan is survived by her husband, Albert A. Phelps of New...

Feb 11, 2025

Brown – Paul Morton

Paul Morton Brown, 87, of Manhattan and Old Chatham NY, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend passed away peacefully on February 11th holding the hand of his loving wife of 38 years, Ruth Shneider Brown. Paul is survived by Ruth, his devoted daughter Stephanie and son William (Cynthia), grandson Bradley Legg, niece...

Feb 9, 2025

Alice B. Thompson, aged 86, passed peacefully away on February 9th at Albany Medical Center, after complications from a medical procedure. Alice is survived by many loving friends, her cousins Doretha Tolliver, Sonora (Lance) Ray, David Lumpkin, and Sylvester Lumpkin, and many other cousins and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother, Gertrude Heard, her aunt Evelyn...

Feb 6, 2025

Theresa Adamo passed away February 6, 2025, at her residence in Hollywood Florida. She was born on February 4, 1949, in the Bronx and was the daughter of the late Dartagna and Antoinette D'Agostino Adamo.

Theresa worked for ABC Television in California before retiring to Florida. While there she worked for the Princess Cruise Line. Terry enjoyed...

Feb 5, 2025

Stash Wojeski departed peacefully at St. Peters Hospice Inn on February 5, 2025. Raised in East Greenbush NY, graduated 1985 from Columbia High School. He began a life with his beloved wife Toni in Chatham. Together they built a beautiful home surrounded by the peaceful countryside and nature that Stash so loved. Stash had a very successful 25-year career...