Helen Braun
Jun 21, 2026
Helen Elizabeth Herrscher Braun, 96, died at home in East Chatham, NY, on Sunday, June 21, surrounded by her family. Helen was born in Tela, Honduras, to missionary parents Martha (Fiedler) and Walter Herrscher. With her sister Joanne and brother Walter, she grew up bilingual in the village of Pinalejo, where she enjoyed the lush tropical life, including macaws and...
Barbara Ann Spencer
Jun 18, 2026
Barbara Spencer passed away on June 18, 2026 with family at her bedside. Her health had been in decline over the past few years and she had long before made peace with her fate. She made her friends and family laugh with her quick wit and expressed deep love and gratitude for both those around her and those who could...
Richard Hallenbeck
Jun 14, 2026
Richard Hallenbeck, 46, of Valatie, born on October 20, 1979, in Cooperstown, passed away on June 14, 2026, at Albany Medical Center. His presence touched the lives of many, and his memory will be cherished by those who knew and loved him.
Richard dedicated a significant portion of his life working as a cleaner for the family business, demonstrating unwavering dedication...
Mark S. Torrey
Jun 13, 2026
Mark S. Torrey, formally of Chatham passed away peacefully June 13, 2026 under the care of Ormond Beach Hospice. Mark was born July 11, 1962 to the late Jack and Mary (Swan) Torrey and was a graduate of Chatham High School Class of 1979 where he participated in baseball and basketball. Mark’s passion was always music and he spend many...
Scott Zuckerman
Jun 12, 2026
S. Scott Zuckerman, a dedicated artist renowned for his evocative wildlife paintings, and a lifelong lover of the outdoors, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026, at his home in Hudson, New York. He was born on June 1, 1951, in Port Washington, New York, to the late Martin and Georgette (Burns) Zuckerman. Throughout his 75 years, Scott cultivated a...
Barbara Borsh
Jun 4, 2026
Barbara Joyce (Lyle) Borsh
Beloved mother to 4 daughters passed away on June 4, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of hard work, kindness, generosity and an open heart for anyone who needed it, as well as a great many cherished hand knitted blankets and fond memories of Christmas cookies and lasagna. Her door and her heart were always open, she...
Kelly Berger
Jun 1, 2026
Kelly Marcelene Westover Berger, 62, of Chatham passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn on June 1, 2026, following a long illness.
Kelly worked for 33 years at Rigor Hill Diner, where she formed friendships with many loyal customers, both locals and the occasional celebrity guest (Treat Williams!). Kelly loved cooking; dancing (especially to the late, great Ernie Williams!); gardening...
John Taylor
May 31, 2026
John "Jack" Taylor, 83, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a lifetime of laughter, friendship, and fish stories that may or may not have been entirely true.
Born in Hudson, New York, on February 26, 1943, Jack was predeceased by his parents, John and Evelyn (Staats) Taylor and sister, Joan Van Alstyne. He graduated from Hudson High School in 1961.
He served 35...
Eileen Salvatore
May 20, 2026
Eileen Salvatore, 68, of Hudson, passed away on May 20, 2026, at the Ghent Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born on February 14, 1958, in Hudson, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Delores (Shook) Salvatore. Eileen’s life was marked by kindness, generosity, and a deep love for her family and friends. Eileen dedicated much of her career to...
Elizabeth Gaupman
May 14, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” Kutas Gaupman passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, at Park Manor in Middletown, New York. She was born on May 20, 1935, in Yorkville, New York, the daughter of Martin and Bernice (Glod) Kutas.
Betty dedicated much of her professional life to the Chatham Central Schools and the Chatham Public Library. A graduate of the Albany College of...
Deborah Shepardson
May 14, 2026
Deborah Shepardson, 89, of Chatham and Piseco New York, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Harry F. and Anna G. Paul of Little Falls, New York. She graduated from Little Falls High School Class of 1955 and attended SUNY Oneonta.
Debbie met her late husband as recreation staff in Furnace Street Park in...
June L. Harrison
May 9, 2026
June L. (McComb) Harrison, affectionately known as “Judy,” passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, at the age of 86, surrounded by her loving children.
Born on June 28, 1939, Judy was the daughter of the late Robert and Doris (Whiffen) McComb. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, David “Butch” Harrison and her...
Virginia T. Radley
May 5, 2026
Virginia Tobias Radley, 101, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Born in Chatham Center, New York on July 14, 1924, she was the daughter of James and Harriet (Crandall) Tobias. Virginia graduated from Northfield Seminary in East Northfield, MA in 1942. She attended the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Brooklyn, New York earning her diploma (RN)...
John J. Riscavage
Apr 29, 2026
John J. Riscavage, affectionately known to many as "Johnny Love," passed away on April 29, 2026, at New York Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan with his wife by his side. Born on December 29, 1961, in Albany. The son of Joseph and Frances (Macarilla) Riscavage.
John’s career was a testament to his selfless nature. After graduating from Maple Hill High School and...
Thomas Robert Casey
Apr 29, 2026
Thomas Robert Casey, formerly of Austerlitz, New York passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center. Thomas was born on February 18, 1946 in the Bronx. He was drafted into the United States Marines in 1966 and served during the Vietnam War. Tom was a proud veteran and had many stories...
Carroll Ruggles
Apr 23, 2026
Carroll R. Ruggles, “Dick”, 87, passed away on April 23, 2026, at Pine Haven Nursing Home after a short illness. Born on December 1, 1938, he was the son of George & Caroline Ruggles.
A graduate of Ichabod Crane High School, Carroll served proudly in the United States Marine Corps, embodying a spirit of honor and duty that carried through his...
Michael Wolfe
Apr 22, 2026
Michael A. Wolfe ("Mike"), 84, a devoted husband, father, and man of deep faith, passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospital on Wednesday, April 22nd, with his beloved wife Barbara (Sullivan) by his side.
Born on May 22, 1941 in Yonkers, N.Y., Mike was the eldest son of Irish immigrant parents, Mary Flannery Wolfe (Mayo) and Anthony Wolfe (Galway). He was...
Rupert Winters Fennell
Apr 21, 2026
Rupert Winters Fennell, 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Spencertown, New York, on April 21, 2026, with his son Simon by his side.
Born in 1945 in New York City to Thomas Francis Fennell and Theresa Winters Fennell, Rupert was the second youngest of 5 children. He lived a long and full life marked by quiet strength, dedication, and...
George N. Kittle
Apr 15, 2026
George N. Kittle, 89, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at the Firemen’s Home in Hudson. Born on May 20, 1936, in West Ghent, to the late Nicholas and Alice (Heron) Kittle. George lived a life marked by dedication to both his work and his family.
A proud graduate of Orange County College, George established himself as a respected cattle...
Edward H. Hunt
Apr 15, 2026
Edward H. Hunt, a lifelong resident of Chatham, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. He was born on March 7, 1945, in New York, and lived a life defined by hard work, independence, and deep devotion to his family.
Ed attended Chatham Central School, and after worked alongside many peers in his industry, where...
