Obituaries

Dec 13, 2025

Marie D. Bull (Manderino), a cherished mother, grandmother, wife, and friend, was born on June 1, 1932, in New York City.In 1952, she married William Bull, and together they raised six children. Their family later relocated to Chatham, New York, in 1971. Marie was predeceased by her husband, William Bull; her sons, Edward and Thomas; and her grandson, Charles...

Dec 13, 2025

Salvatore A. Laspada 70 of Chatham, NY passed away after a brief illness on December 13, 2025. Born April 16, 1955 in Manhattan, NY he was the son of Rosalie and Frank Laspada. He graduated class of 1974 at Dodge VOC high school. Then he went on to major in Accounting at Herbert H. Lehman College in Bronx, NY....

Nov 29, 2025

Dawn Ellen Sartori, a beacon of kindness and warmth, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, at the age of 67 in Albany, New York. Born on April 11, 1958, in Hudson, New York, to Ellwood and Bessie Mossman, Dawn's life was a tapestry of love, commitment, and joyous moments shared with family and friends.

Dawn's life...

Nov 22, 2025

Born in his beloved Villmergen, Switzerland, Koby emigrated to the U.S. in 1950. He took up farming with his aunt and uncle, Frances and Joe Michel, on Cotter Road in Old Chatham. He joined the East Chatham Fire Company and remained a member for more than 70 years. He also served in the Army from 1955 to 1958, stationed...

Nov 13, 2025

Carrie Foster Bither, 74, of Canaan, NY; Easthampton, MA; and Mesa, AZ, passed away on November 13, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on April 18, 1951.

Carrie worked for many years as a school nurse at Lenox Memorial High School and also served as a volunteer EMT with the Canaan Fire Company....

Nov 12, 2025

Cotter R. Luppi, 58, of Ghent, New York, died unexpectedly on Wednesday of a cardiac arrhythmia. Born on December 14, 1966, in Manhattan, Cotter spent his childhood in both Manhattan and Katonah, in Westchester County. A gifted artist from an early age, he earned his BFA in Studio Art from Alfred University School of Art & Design and went...

Nov 2, 2025

On Sunday, November 2, 2025, Emma Bridget Brennan Yurish of Haddam, CT (formerly of Canaan, NY) was called home to the Lord at age 88. Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend. She is happily reunited with the love of her life, Jack and son, Michael.

Emma was born in Richmond Hills, Queens, NY on...

Oct 25, 2025

Marcia VanFleet Abrams, a beacon of love and creativity, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, at the age of 89 in Troy, New York. Born on June 3, 1936, in Hudson, New York, she was the cherished daughter of Lloyd VanFleet and Miriam Pratt VanFleet.

She was the loving wife of the late John S. Abrams,...

Oct 13, 2025

Lawrence Salzman was born on June 10, 1930, and grew up in Brookly, New York. He died on October 13, 2025, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Lawrence was known for his intellectual curiosity and love of debate.

Lawrence proudly attended Erasumus Hall High School and Brooklyn College followed by a Master's degree from City College. With his passion for...

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...