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Marcus Scott Wood Jr.

Marcus Scott Wood Jr.

May 23, 2016

Marcus "Scott" Wood, Jr., 66, of Chatham, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 23, 2016 in North Berwick, Scotland. Scott was born in Fort Meade, MD to Marcus Scott Wood Sr. and Marie B. Metz. He attended high school at Wilbraham Academy for three years and graduated from Chatham High School in 1968. During his one year at...

Jane  Feng-Chen Wung

Jane Feng-Chen Wung

May 22, 2016

Jane Feng-Chen Wung of Princeton, New Jersey, died on May 22, 2016 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, New York. She is survived by daughter Selene Wung Kaye, son-in-law Andrew John Sherman Paton, and grandson Beckett Shengqi Paton-Kaye of Spencertown, New York; and sisters Mu-Lan Wung, Jing-Fang Wung, Echo Shuang-Chi Wung, and Chia-Mei Wung. Jane was born in Fengjie, Szechuan...

Thomas C. Carpentier

Thomas C. Carpentier

May 17, 2016

Thomas C. Carpentier, 66 of New Lebanon, NY passed away peacefully in his sleep at home May 17, 2016. Born in Waterbury, CT. Thomas was educated at Crosby High School (Waterbury), La Salette Seminary (Enfield, New Hampshire) and Boston College. Thomas was an avid collector and antiques dealer for 50 years and he had a vast knowledge of all things...

Crystal Lee Machado

Crystal Lee Machado

May 5, 2016

Crystal Lee Machado passed away May 5, 2016 she was born January 16, 1948 in Damariscotta Maine- parents Roy and Zoa Morse. She attended school in Housatonic and Pittsfield Ma. Crystal lived with her companion of 34 years Arthur Gary Finney. She worked the majority of her life as a waitress. Crystal loved life and spending time with her family....

Steven Devane Martin

Steven Devane Martin

Apr 22, 2016

Steven DeVane Martin, age 60, of Chatham, NY passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016 surrounded by his loving family after a long struggle with cancer. Steven loved the outdoors and was an avid Hunter, Fisherman and trapper. He was a die hard Harley Davidson man. Steven was a finish carpenter proficient in building and furniture making. He also carved,...

Robert Jesse Chamberlain

Robert Jesse Chamberlain

Apr 22, 2016

Robert Jesse Chamberlain, 99, passed away with his wife holding his hand at Barnwell Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, on April 22. Born in Muitzeskill, NY, Bob spent his entire life in Chatham. He was the son of Francis and Jesse. He attended the Chatham schools, and served in the US Army during World War II. He proudly defended our...

William E. Jones

William E. Jones

Apr 15, 2016

William E. Jones of Chatham on April 15, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospital. He was born March, 21, 1932 in Chatham, NY the son of the late John and Elizabeth Kearney Jones. William was the last surviving sibling of thirteen. He attended Chatham Union School and graduated CBA in Albany, NY. After high school he went into the US Army,...

Helen Pienkowski

Helen Pienkowski

Apr 1, 2016

Helen Pienkowski, beloved wife of Ted Pienkowski, sister of Pearl, Lillian, Agatha, and brother Tom, left this earth on Friday, April 1st . She also leaves behind a loving family of nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly. She brought warmth and happiness to us, and was a wonderful cook and homemaker who always added something special to our...

Leonard Arthur Blish

Leonard Arthur Blish

Mar 25, 2016

Leonard Arthur Blish July 24th 1965 - March 25th 2016 Leonard Arthur Blish, 50, of Chatham Center, passed Friday evening March 25, 2016 in the comfort of his home surrounded by family and friends. Leonard battled stage 4 stomach cancer for 2 1/2 years. Leonard, born, July 24th 1965, in Glens Falls N.Y., and is predeceased by his parents Alice...

Jerry R. Shepardson

Jerry R. Shepardson

Mar 25, 2016

Jerry R. Shepardson of Chatham and Piseco NY., passed away on March 25, 2016. He was the son of the late Raymond F. and Edna H. Shepardson of Little Falls, NY. Surviving are his wife of 57 years Deborah Paul Shepardson, his children H.Paul Shepardson and Colleen Donnelly Shepardson, Anita Shepardson Huey and her husband Brian, J. Andrew Shepardson and...

Rocco (Roc) Defronzo

Rocco (Roc) Defronzo

Mar 21, 2016

Rocco Anthony DeFronzo on Monday, March 21 "Roc" was called to heaven, surrounded by family and friends. Roc was born in Hartford, CT, the son of the late Anthony Rocco and Charlotte King DeFronzo. Roc was the husband of Patricia Proper of Harlemville, N.Y. He worked for many years as a certified public accountant in his father's CPA firm. He...

Kent (Sock) Rossman

Kent (Sock) Rossman

Mar 20, 2016

On the sunny morning of March 20, 2016, Kent"Sock" Rossman passed away peacefully at the Albany Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was 81 years old. Kent was born January 6, 1935 to the late Dewitt Rossman and Florence Hapeman Rossman in Hudson, New York and nephew of the late Claude Rossman. He was predeceased by sisters, Alice Johnson...

George A. Pulver Jr.

George A. Pulver Jr.

Mar 17, 2016

George A. Pulver Jr. passed away March 17, 2016. He was born October 30, 1958 in Hudson. He is predeceased by his father, George A. Pulver Sr., sisters; Darlene and Darla Jean, Brother, Danny and aunts and uncles. George leaves behind his wife Adeline, son Thomas J., step son Kevin Swanson, step daughter Bridget Hammond, mom Gail (Paul) Koch, grandchildren;...

William B Pitcher

William B Pitcher

Mar 16, 2016

William B. Pitcher of Chatham died Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at the Whittier Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center in Ghent with family by his side. He was 96 years old. He was born William Burling Pitcher II, named for his grandfather, in East Chatham on Aug. 16, 1919, to Stephen and Esther Pitcher. He graduated from the East Chatham School...

Robert F. Friedman

Robert F. Friedman

Mar 14, 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and uncle.  Robert F. Friedman passed away peacefully at his home on March 14, 2016.  Born February 10, 1943 to Bernard and Lillian Friedman in Brooklyn, New York.  Robert attended and graduated from Brooklyn Tech and Cortland State.  Robert taught mainly at the...

Bonnie J. Golden Lowheit

Bonnie J. Golden Lowheit

Mar 12, 2016

Bonnie J. Golden Lowheit passed peacefully on Saturday, March 12, 2016 with family near. Born July 18, 1945 in Mt. Vernon, NY.  She was pre-deceased by Son, John Swartz, Father, Harold "Babe " Golden , Husband, Martin Lowheit and Sister Roberta Rose. She is survived by her mother Helen Wilber Golden, daughters Donna O'Neil Herbert(Tom), Peggy O'Neil Cedri (Julio), close...

Levi Fielder

Levi Fielder

Mar 6, 2016

Levi Fielder age 74 passed away Sunday night, March 6, 2016 at his Ghent Residence. He was the loving spouse to Constance Fielder for 22 years. He was the father of Dean, Kenny, Jennifer, Fred, Dawn, Brandon, George and many other kids that he gave fatherly love to. He leaves behind several grandchildren and his sisters; Rita and Clarence Gibbs,  ...

Francis (Buck) Ordway

Francis (Buck) Ordway

Mar 2, 2016

Francis (Buck) Ordway was born on April 17, 1933 in Horicon, New York to the late Forest Lee and Mildred Barlow Ordway. Buck passed on Wednesday March 2, 2016 at his home with his wife of 58 years Ann (Howard) Ordway by his side. He is survived by five children: Forest, Laurie, Ron, Bill and Brett, nine grandchildren and 3...

Jordan Robert Dean-Gleason

Jordan Robert Dean-Gleason

Mar 1, 2016

Jordan Robert Dean-Gleason, 28, of Kingston NY (formerly of Chatham NY) left our world on Tuesday March 1, 2016.  Born May 5th, 1987, he grew up in Chatham. Jordan will always remain the cherished son of Ronald Gleason, Jr, and Neil Springer and Monica Dean Springer both residents of Chatham, NY.   In addition to his parents, Jordan is survived by...

Margaret Mary Mcgrath

Margaret Mary Mcgrath

Feb 29, 2016

Margaret Scannell McGrath, a long-time resident of Columbia County, died at the Glendale Home in Scotia, New York, on February 29 at the age of 96.  She moved to the Glendale Home four years ago to be near her daughter, Patricia Malizia and her family.  A native of Montclair, NY who was reared in New York City, Mrs. McGrath moved...

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