Obituaries

Sep 28, 2025

Wayne O'Dell passed away September 28, 2025 at home. Born January 23, 1957 in Hudson, NY.. he was the son of the late Louis and Jean Clegg O'Dell.

He is survived by his wife Dawn, brother Richard "digger" (Pat) O'Dell, Sister Katherine (Terry) Laurange, brother-in law William (Pam) Harmon Jr. Tom Harmon (Debby Bingham), and his nieces...

Sep 24, 2025

Guy A Madsen, a deeply loved and respected pillar of the Spencertown community, passed away peacefully at home on the land he cherished, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday September 24, 2025. He was 78 years old.

Born in Chatham, Guy was the son of the late Walter Madsen and Helen Rivenburg. He was a proud...

Sep 4, 2025

Ethel Mildred (Ginger) Leavenworth passed away peacefully, September 4, 2025 at Mt. Greylock Extended Care Facility in Pittsfield, MA. She was born October 16, 1935 to Edward C. and Mildred Beaupre Chapman in Pittsfield, MA. The family moved to Chatham in 1938 where she graduated from Chatham Union Free School Class of 1952. Ginger was employed by Columbia Rensselaer...

Aug 27, 2025

James W. Garvey age 59, passed suddenly on August 27, 2025. James is survived by his son, Kyle Kolb, and brother David Garvey.

James graduated from Chatham High, he served honorably in the U.S. Navy, was the former Third District Commander in the American Legion, member and post past Commander of post 42, James had also served...

Aug 23, 2025

Russell Francis Graham, 99, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on August 23, 2025, at the Long Island State Veterans Home in Stony Brook, NY. He was the widower of Lena Moccia Graham, who predeceased him in 2011 after 62 years of marriage.

Russell was born in Bridgeport, CT, on September 3, 1925, the...

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...