Forrest "Roger" Ellis
Nov 12, 2016
Forrest "Roger" Ellis passed away peacefully on November 12, 2016 with his son and daughter by his side at Indian River Medical Center in Florida. Born March 15, 1939 in Hudson, NY, he was the son of the late Forrest M. and Sadie Harris Ellis. Forrest had been involved as a harness driver and trainer from his high school years...
Ann (Aune) Helena Kauppinen
Nov 9, 2016
Wednesday, 11.9.2016, Ann (Aune) Helena Kauppinen (née Kurri) passed away shortly after 6pm at Livingston Hills, Livingston, NY with daughter, Tarja(Kauppinen) Taylor, by her sidet. Ann, born 3.11.1920 in Kurkijoki, Karjala, Finland, was pre-deceased (1.12.15) by her beloved husband of 67 years, Erik (Leo Erkki) Kauppinen; and pre deceased by younger siblings, brother, Eino and sister, Meeri. Other surviving family...
Ellen Key Harris-Braun
Oct 28, 2016
Ellen Key Harris-Braun, 50, of East Chatham, New York, died at home Friday, October 28, 2016. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, she attended high school in Rochester, New York, and graduated summa cum laude from Yale University with a BA in anthropology. A life-long science fiction reader, she turned her honors thesis on the use of anthropological concepts in science fiction...
Diane Lee Brauch
Oct 25, 2016
Diane Lee Brauch of Cohoes passed October 25, 2016 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Born June 2, 1955 she was the daughter of the late Frederick A. and Marion M. Brauch. Diane attended Syracuse University graduating with a BA in Psychology and Education. She would further her studies at Syracuse University and become a certified legal assistant. Her interest in the...
Raymond Clemens Beck
Oct 18, 2016
Raymond Clemens Beck, 89, passed away on October 17, 2016 surrounded by family members. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary Jezyk Beck, and children Mary Ellen "Ellen" (husband Colonel Robert Gutjahr, USA (RET)) of Frederick, Maryland and William "Bill" (wife Jane Beck) of San Diego, California, and grandchildren Mary P. and Laura J. Beck, Hannah...
Billie Jo Tunis
Oct 13, 2016
Billie Jo Tunis, 47, of Albany, passed away unexpectedly Thursday October 13, 2016. Born in Hudson to the late Theodore S. Funk and Rindy McGee Whalen, she was the daughter of the late Paul Tunis. She grew up in Hudson and was a 1987 graduate. She had that spunk, charisma, and smile that was contagious and her work-ethic was unmatchable....
Marta Casals
Oct 8, 2016
Marta Casals of Copake Falls, NY, more recently Stuyvesant Falls, NY passed away October 8, 2016 after battling Alzheimer's. She's preceded in death by beloved husband Gabriel, children Leslie Anne (Andrew Flynn) Daniel Casals (Sarah Sturtevant), Roxana (Michael Laing) and five adoring grandchildren. Marta was born January 13, 1932 in Havana, Cuba and fled Castro's regime with husband and son...
Wesley Wayne Waite
Sep 21, 2016
Wesley Wayne Waite, 51, of Copake, NY suddenly passed away on September 21, 2016. He was born in Sharon, CT on November 16, 1964 to John and Georgianna Waite. He attended Taconic Hills High School and lived most of his life in Columbia County. He spent many years working in the carpentry/construction field and he is also a certified plumber....
Katherine E. Tucker
Sep 16, 2016
Katherine E. Tucker died peacefully at Whittier Rehab in Ghent NY, Friday September 16, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband Ted T. Tucker and her sister Louise S. North. Katherine is survived by her daughter Emily L. Tucker of Ocean Springs, MS and her son Michael S. Tucker (Diane) of Valatie, NY. Also, grandchildren JJ Brown (Jennifer)...
Christine Gettman Stephenson
Sep 6, 2016
Christine Gettman Stephenson passed away peacefully at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY, surrounded by the sounds of opera on September 6, 2016, after a short illness. She has left a tremendous void in the hearts of all who knew her. Born on December 3, 1946, she was the only child of Theodore (Ted) Gettman and Ruth (Childs) Gettman....
George Harry Traver
Aug 26, 2016
PFC George H Traver USMC, born May, 7 1918 – killed in action November 20, 1943. The son of the late Charles V Traver and Nellie (Cramer) Traver of Chatham, brother of the late Spencer Traver of Chatham, Frank Traver of Chatham, Pauline (Traver) Bailey of Dalton, MA and Katherine (Traver) Silliman of Chatham, and Uncle to 14 nieces and...
Lavinia Catalina
Aug 22, 2016
Lavinia Catalina of Brainard, NY, passed away on August 22, 2016, age 99, at St. Peters Hospice Inn. Survived by daughter, Mary (Frank) Hamilton; sons Richard, (MaryAnn) Hatch, Sr. and Clifford (Karen) Hatch, Sr.; 5 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, sister, brother and great grandson....
Harold B. Craver Sr.
Aug 13, 2016
Harold B. Craver Sr. died on August 13, 2016 at home. Born, September 5, 1942, in Hudson, NY, he was the son of the late Harry and Frances Albright Craver. He was married 54 years to his beloved wife, Josephine, who passed last December. He was a life time member of the Philmont Rod and Gun Club and a member...
Thomas I. Halpin
Aug 2, 2016
Thomas I. Halpin of Ghent, passed away on August 2nd at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home in Albany, NY, with his family at his side. Thomas was born on February 1, 1930, in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Mary & John Halpin. He was the loving husband of sixty-two years of Ann Marie Halpin and the beloved...
David D. Moran
Jul 23, 2016
David D. Moran passed away after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer on July 23, 2016, at St. Peter's Hospice. Born May 16, 1944, in Troy, New York, he was the son of the late George and Electa McIntyre Moran. He grew up in Chatham, and graduated from Chatham High School. David joined the Army, and then spent many years...
Irma Ruth Haag
Jul 2, 2016
Irma Ruth Haag of Philmont went to eternal rest on July 2, 2016 at her home in Philmont, New York surrounded by her family. She was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts on November 6, 1932, daughter of the late Elbridge and Mildred Alexandria Dixon. Irma moved to Rhode Island when she was 3 years old and later moved to Philmont when...
John Joseph Howard
Jun 29, 2016
John J. Howard, 74, died on June 29, 2016 at his home in Chatham, New York. He was born February 16, 1942 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Joseph B. and Mary (Crimmins) Howard. From his very earliest years with his parents, right through mid-life he was an avid adventurer, living, traveling and eventually working worldwide. John is survived by his soul-mate...
Ruth H. Goold
Jun 20, 2016
Ruth Helen (Larson) Goold passed away June 20, 2016 among family at Albany Medical Center. She was born in Albany on March 17, 1931 to Einar and Elsa (Falkman) Larson. Ruth was a teacher's aide for Chatham Central School District, a member of the Tri-Village Auxiliary, and a 4-H leader. Ruth's spare time was filled with family gatherings, aerobics, traveling...
Delores Almstead
Jun 16, 2016
Delores Almstead, from Philmont, NY, passed away at Barnwell Nursing Home on June 16, 2016. She was born Dec.12,1927 to Clarence and Harriet Craver of Philmont. Predeceased by her parents; her husband, Stewart (Junie) Almstead; her son, Stewart (Butch) Almstead; and her sister, Gloria (William) Robertson, all of Philmont. Also predeceased by her brother in law, Kenneth Almstead. Survived by...
George A. Giftos
May 31, 2016
George "Bud" Giftos, 71, of Chatham, NY, passed away peacefully on the evening of May 31st in his home surrounded by his family. Born in Pittsfield, MA to Arthur and Marina Giftos he lived most of his life in Chatham. Bud was a kind and good-natured man who enjoyed golf, fishing, hunting, camping and mowing his lawn. He worked for...
