Obituaries

Feb 4, 2025

John Joseph Winkler, age 93, of Ghent, New York, passed away peacefully at his home on February 4, 2025. John was born July 9, 1931 in Albany, New York, to the late Joseph and Rose (Fuhrman) Winkler.

He was a devoted husband to Dolores (Heim) Winkler for 69 years and father of seven children, and two daughters-in-law,...

Jan 30, 2025

MaryLin Rose Sammaciccia, 63, died peacefully on Jan. 30 at Ghent Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. MaryLin was born on Sept. 14, 1961, and grew up in Brooklyn, New York. She was the daughter of the late Rose Sammaciccia (née Rybka) and the late Joseph Sammaciccia, and was predeceased by her brother, Joseph.

MaryLin, who lived with Down...

Jan 26, 2025

Jon B. Puckett

October 13, 1954 – January 26, 2025

Jon B. Puckett, 70, of Philmont, NY passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 26, 2025.

Jon was born and raised in Hudson, NY and lived and worked locally for all of his life. He was an avid collector of Sports Cards...

Jan 24, 2025

"What did you do at work today, Dad?"

"Solved tremendous problems."

Bruce C. Alexander, 75, passed away peacefully, although unexpectedly, at his home in Ghent,

NY, on Friday, January 24, 2025.

Born May 26, 1949, in Brooklyn, raised in Queens. He attended Brooklyn Tech HS and then graduated from Cooper Union...

Jan 18, 2025

Francis Robert "Bob" Brew II, was born in Yonkers, NY on September 12, 1934 and lived a full life of 90 years until his passing on January 18, 2025 following a brief illness. As a boy, Bob's family moved to Livingston, NY where he began a life of hard work and developed his love of farming. In 1950, he...

Jan 10, 2025

Brenda L. Oakes of Spencertown NY passed away January 10, 2025 at home. Born November 24, 1958 she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Elinor K. Kelske Ouwerkerk.

As a young girl Brenda came to Austerlitz with her family. She graduated from Chatham High School. She worked in the Austerlitz Town Hall for the Supervisor,...

Jan 1, 2025

Jane Lucille Frederick, 90, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, in Sugar Hill, GA, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on May 4, 1934, in Fleetwood, PA, to Lawrence and Helen Koller, Jane grew up in nearby Kutztown, where she graduated high school before moving to Philadelphia. There, she worked as a telephone operator at the...

Dec 27, 2024

Abigail Rebekah Kohrs, 35, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 27, 2024 at home in Chatham, NY.

She is survived by her mother, Gail Hinkel, father, Frank E Kohrs III; brother Timothy J. Buchan (Jamie), Jeremiah Kohrs (May), Dr. Joshua J. Kohrs (Kristen); sisters, Elisha Kohrs (Mark) and Annabelle Wold (Christopher), and 2 nieces and 2 nephews....

Dec 25, 2024

Lillian Ruth "Sandy" (Spaniol) Kubisek, 77, of Hudson, NY passed away on Christmas Day 2024 after a fight with cancer. She was born on April 27th, 1947 to Lillian Rockwell and Walter James Spaniol at Hillcrest Hospital in Pittsfield, MA. She was a graduate of Pittsfield High School.

Sandy is predeceased by her husband Thomas Martin Kubisek...

Dec 24, 2024

Stephen D. Campbell, 73, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Albany Medical Center.

He is survived by his mother, Joyce R. Snow and brother, Donald E. Campbell, as well as stepbrothers Joseph, James and Edward Benziger.

He was predeceased by his father, Kenneth C. Campbell and brother, James D. Campbell.

After graduating...

Nov 16, 2024

Arther H. Frederick

October 8, 1934 – November 16, 2024

Arther H. Frederick, 90, of Sugar Hill, GA, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024. Born in Albany, NY, on October 8, 1934, to Albert C. and Valeria P. Frederick (née Hieby), Art lived a vibrant and meaningful life filled with love, service, and passion....

Nov 9, 2024

William E. Akin, Sr. (Bill), son of the late Edward Akin and Mary Plass, passed away on November 9, 2024 with his partner of 20 years, Carole Ganson, by his side.

Bill worked most of his life as an auto mechanic, and even had his own working garage he built himself. He was a former race car...

Oct 29, 2024

Cody Costa was born March 31, 1990, in Poughkeepsie and raised in Hyde Park NY. He passed away suddenly on October 29, 2024, in Hudson, New York.

He is a local Man, amazing father, son, husband, brother and uncle. It is with deepest pain he leaves his family so young and unexpected. Cody always enjoyed the outdoors,...

Oct 23, 2024

William J. "Bill" Scannell passed away at home on October 23, 2024, at the age of 89.

Born February 14, 1935 in Manhattan to Ignatius Aloysius and Helen Rayder Scannell, Bill lived in Brooklyn, NY, until age 9, when the family moved to Ghent, NY. He graduated from Chatham High School in 1955. He was a catcher...

Oct 1, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sandra Lee Baker (Swift) of Ghent, NY who went peacefully to Heaven on October 1st, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 6th, 1943, in the city of Batavia to Harry Swift and Helen Swift (Cox). She spent some of her...

Aug 23, 2024

Donald W. Nyfeler, 60, of Ghent passed away suddenly on his family farm on Thursday August 22, 2024. Born in Albany on 11/7/63 Don was the son of Jean C. Nyfeler (Hoefer) and the late Walter E. Nyfeler. Don was a graduate of Chatham High School and was employed by the Columbia County Highway Dept. for 2 years as...

Aug 16, 2024

Claudia M. Kuzmiak of Chatham passed away surrounded by her family on August 16, 2024. Born March 7, 1943 in DeRuyter, NY she was the daughter of the late James and Martha Hinds (Flaig).

She is survived by her son, Kevin (Michele) Zelno of Valatie, daughters, Kathy Ward of Lebanon Tn. and Beth (David) Walsh of Walden,...

Aug 9, 2024

Keath J. Fortier of Ghent, New York passed away on August 9th after a short battle with cancer. Keath was born in Adams, Massachusetts on August 7,1959, a son of the late John and Norma Fortier.

Keath loved all animals, especially horses, which he rode and drove for most of his life. Keath and his wife enjoyed...

Aug 7, 2024

Charlotte Jane Davy Fennell

March 21, 1942 – August 7, 2024

Charlotte was born in Scotland, and it was her primary home and place of education – and where her heart lay and where she always revisited, throughout her life.

Charlotte was the eldest and much-loved sibling to four sisters and a brother,...

Aug 4, 2024

**Derek William Smith**

December 6, 1982 – August 4, 2024

Derek William Smith, aged 41, passed away unexpectedly. Born on December 6, 1982, Derek resided in Bennington Vermont for the last 20 years. He had a light hearted nature and a great love for family.

He is survived by his loving mother, Pamela...