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Leroy (Roy) Herron

Leroy (Roy) Herron

Dec 25, 2014

Leroy Herron of Hillsdale, NY passed away December 25th in Pittsfield, MA. Born August 6, 1938, in Great Barrington, MA., he was the son of the late Leroy and Augusta Wollny Herron. Roy grew up in Hillsdale and graduated from Roeliff Jansen Schools and then attended Albany Business School. Roy enlisted in the army reserves after which he went on...

Anthony (Gig) (Tony) Gagliardi

Anthony (Gig) (Tony) Gagliardi

Dec 15, 2014

Ghent — Anthony "Gig" "Tony" Gagliardi, 80, passed away Monday December 15th at Albany Medical Center following a brief illness. He leaves behind, his three daughters, Kim, Lisa and Holly, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a brother, Pasquale, a multitude of close, personal friends, as well as his two canine companions, DeeDee and CeeCee. Gig was born in Hudson, the son...

Robert William Chamberlain

Robert William Chamberlain

Nov 30, 2014

CHAMBERLAIN, Robert William "Bob" Robert William Chamberlain, originally from Chatham, NY, died in his sleep at his home inTobaccoville, NC, on Sunday, November 30, 2014, from a progressive neuro-degenerative disorder. He graduated from the Chatham High School in 1964, and from SUNYAlbany in 1968. He and his wife served in the Peace Corps before moving to North Carolina. He was...

David Paul Mcmann

David Paul Mcmann

Nov 27, 2014

David McMann of Ghent died on November 27, 2014 at his home. Born October 6, 1953 in Hudson NY and was the son of Joan and the late Harry McMann. He grew up and was educated in Chatham. After school he went on to work various jobs. His real love was classic rock music and he showed that through his...

Therese Marie Vanalstyne Brown

Therese Marie Vanalstyne Brown

Nov 26, 2014

Therese Marie VanAlstyne Brown, 40, of Chatham, NY died Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at Columbia Memorial Hospital. She was the beloved daughter of King VanAlstyne and Priscilla McArthur, sister of Kindra VanAlstyne, granddaughter of Lorraine McArthur and loving and proud mother of Jordan, Kyleigh and Isaiah Brown. Born September 13, 1974, in Hudson, NY, Therese was a lifelong resident of...

Vincent A. Marasco Sr.

Vincent A. Marasco Sr.

Nov 15, 2014

Vincent A. Marasco Sr. of Chatham passed away November 15, 2014 at his home. Born February 16, 1937 in the Bronx, Vincent was the son of the late Alfred and Mary Avallone Marasco. Vinnie served in the US Army Corp. of Engineers (83rd) in France from 1955 1957. He worked for the Hudson City Schools, retiring in October of 1999....

Eleanor Kucharczyk

Eleanor Kucharczyk

Nov 4, 2014

Eleanor Kucharczyk of Chatham passed away November 4, 2014 at Pine Haven Nursing Home. Born February 17, 1929 in NYC, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Maria Czarnecki Kucharczyk. Eleanor grew up and was educated in New York City. In 1970 she moved to Chatham. She had worked as a waitress and later worked at Berkshire Farm...

Jerome (Jerry) Berger

Jerome (Jerry) Berger

Oct 13, 2014

Jerome "Jerry" Berger, 88, of Spencertown, NY died peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2014 at Albany Medical Center with his loving companion at his side. A man of great passions, Jerry loved slow-cooked barbeque, freshly-roasted coffee, well-tailored suits, a night at the theatre, jazz music, and classical ballet. He will be remembered for his sartorial style and razor-sharp wit, his...

Judith Gale Quinn

Judith Gale Quinn

Sep 22, 2014

Judith Gale Quinn, 76, passed away peacefully September 22, 2014. She had five siblings and was one of two born August 16 th 1938 in Elmore, Vermont to the late Royce Wayland May of Wolcott, VT and the late Arlene Susan (Bonett) May of St Johnsbury, VT. She later married the late George T. Quinn, also a twin born September...

Burton Schrenkeisen

Burton Schrenkeisen

Sep 21, 2014

Burton J. Schrenkeisen, 64, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 21st. Born January 18, 1950 in Hudson, NY, he was the son of the late Raymond and Dorothy Schrenkeisen of East Chatham, NY. A graduate of the Chatham High School Class of 1968, Burt pursued his passion for carpentry for 41 years. He worked for R.C. Snow...

Jerry A. Bates

Jerry A. Bates

Sep 20, 2014

Jerry A. Bates of Chatham passed away September 20, 2014 at home after a long battle with cancer. Born May 21, 1949 in Hudson, NY he was the son of the late Florence Bates and Theodore Borovich, step son of Russell Bates. He is survived by his wife Patricia Bates, step daughter Michelle (Edward) Bruessard, grandchildren, Alexander and Jerry Spain...

Luz Marie Ocasio

Luz Marie Ocasio

Sep 15, 2014

Luz Marie Ocasio, 67, passed away peacefully at home on September 15, 2014. Luz was born in Puerto Rico on January 11, 1947, the daughter of the late Jesus and Eulalia Almodovar Ocasio. Luz was employeed by COARC in Mellenville for many years until her death. Luz is survived by her devoted friend Janice "Gramma" Malmberg and her family as...

Pasqualina R. Bertram

Pasqualina R. Bertram

Sep 15, 2014

Pasqualina (Lee) Bertram was received into our Lord's arms on September 15, 2014. She was loved dearly by her children; Doris (Jim) Cady, Linda (Gary) Randall and David (Sarah) Bertram. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Angel, Bryan, Bobby, Travis and Amanda and her great grandchildren, Nathan, Brianna, Connor and Mackenzie. Lee was predeceased by her husband Donald. Mass...

Kevin E. Martin

Kevin E. Martin

Sep 3, 2014

Kevin Ellard Martin, 59, of Chatham, died suddenly September 3, surrounded by his family. Kevin was a lifelong resident of Chatham NY, and graduated from Chatham High School where he excelled at baseball, football and basketball. Kevin's many passions were hunting, fishing, gardening and spending quality time with his friends and family. Kevin loved the saxophone and his new puppy,...

Marta Bassoi Nolan

Marta Bassoi Nolan

Aug 22, 2014

Marta Bassoi Nolan, of Plattsburgh, NY, died peacefully on August 22, 2014, with her family at her side in Whittier Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center, in Ghent, NY. Born on August 1, 1921, in San Cassiano di Controni, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Concetta Bassoi. She came to New York City as a child, where...

Madi Panfiloff

Madi Panfiloff

Aug 22, 2014

Madi Panfiloff, 89, passed away peacefully at Barnwell Nursing home and Rehabilitation Center, Valatie, NY, on August 22, 2014, following a brief illness. Madi was born October 1, 1924 in the Bronx, NY. She was the daughter of the late Steve and Frances Panfiloff. Madi attended COARC day programs for many years and recently attended the Adult Day Program at...

June Dunham Blake

June Dunham Blake

Aug 20, 2014

On Wednesday, August 20, 2014, June Dunham Blake passed away at her home. She was a nine-year ovarian cancer survivor. She was first married to George Ungewitter of Pittsfield, MA, with whom she had Laurie J. (Ungewitter) Grube, Mark W. Ungewitter, and G. Scott Ungwitter. June was subsequently married to David K. Blake of East Chatham, NY, with whom she...

Richard W. Gustafson

Richard W. Gustafson

Aug 17, 2014

Richard W. Gustafson passed away August 17, 2014 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. Born February 5, 1933 in Chatham, NY he was the son of the late Frank R. and Beatrice Wheeler Gustafson. Richard graduated from Chatham High School in 1950 and joined the Marine Corp during the Korean War. He worked for the railroad and later as a tower boss...

Lily Nixon Leopold Smith

Lily Nixon Leopold Smith

Aug 15, 2014

SMITH--Lily Nixon Leopold, born 1934 in New York City, died August 15th near her home in Old Chatham, New York. A lifelong New Yorker, she loved the theater, the Yankees and all things New York. Lily's husband, James A. Smith predeceased her. She is survived by her children Palmer of New York City, Sanford of Sydney, Australia and Elizabeth of...

Joseph J. Wright

Joseph J. Wright

Jul 18, 2014

Joseph J. Wright of Chatham New York passed away July 18, 2014 in Oak Grove Kentucky. He was born September 19, 1987 in Albany, NY. Joseph grew up there and graduated Albany High School. After high school Joseph attended a Culinary Art Certification program in Albany. Upon Completion he worked as a prep cook at the Albany Marriot, Price Chopper...

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