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Donald G. Hotaling
Jan 1, 2011
Donald G. Hotaling of Valatie, passed away January 1, 2011 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. He was Born June 30, 1948 in Middleburgh, NY, he was the son of the late LeRoy and Iris Wilday Hotaling. A service was offered at the funeral home on January 15th at 12:30. Donald will be missed by his friends and caregivers.
John R. French
Dec 27, 2010
John R. French, M.D. died suddenly, of natural causes, at his home on Monday, December 27, 2010. He was a Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Rheumatology and practiced Rheumatology at Chatham Family Care. He was also an artist, musician and photographer. John was predeceased by his parents Jerome A. French and Isabelle K. (Robertson) French. He was well...
James A. Fairbrother
Dec 27, 2010
James A Fairbrother 1955-2010 James Alan Fairbrother, 55, a media and advertising executive, died suddenly early Monday morning, December 27th in his home in Canaan, New York. James was born to Richard W. and Janet (Touchton) Fairbrother in West Chester, PA. Jim attended the Tower Hill School in Wilmington, Delaware, graduating in 1973. He continued his education at Wesleyan College,...
Peter P. Greene
Dec 22, 2010
Peter P. Greene of Ghent, NY passed away December 22nd at his home. Born October 10, 1939 in the Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Peter L. and Martha Nissa Greene. Â After high school, Peter went into the Marines and served until 1962. When he returned, he graduated from Fordham University, Southern Connecticut State College and received...
Walter George Whipple
Dec 18, 2010
Walter George Whipple passed away December 18, 2010, at Columbia Memorial Hospital, Hudson, NY. He was born: November 13, 1940 in Kingston, NY and was the son of the late John and Florence Knight Whipple.  Walter is survived by Survived by 3 sisters; Mrs. Julia Gallo (Anthony) of Kingston NY, Ms. Alice Studler of Raleigh NC, Mrs. Dorothy Diehl (Henry)...
Mark D. Whiteman
Dec 13, 2010
Mark D. Whiteman, 56, of Ghent, NY, passed away December 13, 2010 at home surrounded by his family. He was born November 14, 1954 in Hudson, NY and was the son of the late Paul and Virginia French Whiteman. Â Mark grew up in Spencertown and graduated from Chatham High School. He was married and then went into the Army and...
Harold A. Silvernail
Dec 7, 2010
Harold A. Silvernail formerly of Millerton, NY passed away December 7, 2010 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, NY. Harold lived in New Lebanon, NY having been born in Millerton, NY on February 23, 1935 the son of Stewart F. and Gertrude (Dean ) Silvernail. He was a member of the American Legion Post 1236, New Lebanon, NY. Harold was...
Dorothy Sachs
Dec 7, 2010
Dorothy Sachs of Poughkeepsie, passed away on December 7, 2010 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. She was born June 17, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY and was the daughter of the late Julius and Dora Zisfien Sachs. Dorothy will be missed by her friends and family. There will be graveside services at the Richmond Hill Cemetery in Staten Island, NY on December...
Patricia A. Campbell
Dec 1, 2010
Patricia A. Campbell of Chatham, passed away December 1, 2010, at the Whittier Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born April 29, 1938 in Ellenville, NY and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Grace Huppman Distle. She grew up and attended schools in Ellenville and upon graduation joined the U.S. Air Force. Â Upon her discharge...
Elizabeth Blume
Nov 23, 2010
Elizabeth Blume, 98, of Ghent died Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. She was born in New York City on April 16, 1912 one of 13 children of Thomas and Margaret Mitchell of Glasgow, Scotland. She was a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City and worked for many years for the Federal Reserve...
Patrick Joseph Curry
Nov 22, 2010
Patrick Joseph Curry, of Chatham, died on November 22, 2010 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. Â He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Peter and Susan Curry. He is the loving uncle of Stacy and TJ. His countless friends will miss him and always remember the wonderful example of kindness and friendship that he always showed. Â Patrick graduated Chatham Central High...
Concettina Catapano
Nov 18, 2010
Concettina Catapano, age 90, passed into eternal life on her birthday, 11/18/10.  She had resided at Barton Hall, Taconic DDSO, 26 Center Circle, Wassiac, N.Y. (formerly Wassaic State School) since November 1931.  Concettina, known as "Concetta", was born 11/18/20 to parents Sam and Louise DeLucio Catapano in Queens, N.Y. She was the oldest of seven children.  While living at Taconic,...
Christopher J. Delaney
Nov 5, 2010
Christopher J. Delaney of Dalton, MA, passed away November 5, 2010 At Craneville Place of Dalton. He was born March 26, 1935 in Troy, New York and was the son of the late Thomas and Esther King Delaney. Christopher was educated in Troy and went on to the Albany Business College. Christopher later became a Bus Driver for a company...
Anthony George Bonsignore
Nov 5, 2010
Anthony George Bonsignore 85 of Putnam Valley, Passed away November 10, 2010 at Hudson Valley Hospital. He was born in Brooklyn, New York August 10, 1925, the son of the late Anthony and Assunta Carrubba Bonsignore. He will be missed by his friends and family. There was a private graveside service at the family plot in Saint John's Cemetery, Middle...
Joseph Vergopia
Oct 28, 2010
Joseph Vergopia 96, of Craryville passed away on October 28, 2010 at Columbia Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Joseph was born in Canicatti Italy, on May 16, 1914 the son of Salvatore & Maria (Cortese) Vergopia. Joseph is survived by his loving and devoted wife Elizabeth (Evangelist) Vergopia, son  Salvatore (Janet) Vergopia of Saddle River, NJ, Daughter Dorothea (Keith...
Edward Follos
Oct 27, 2010
Edward Follos 82 of Valatie, New York, passed away October 27, 2010 at Albany Medical Center. Edward was born March 29, 1928 in Troy, New York and was the son of the late Silus and Anna Eaton Follos. Edward will be missed by his friends and caregivers. There will be a calling hour on Monday November 1, 2010 at the...
William E. Akin
Oct 19, 2010
Mr. William E. Akin Jr, 54 of Ghent, New York, passed away October 19, 2010. He was born on June 29, 1956 in Hudson, New York and was the son of William E. Sr. and Ann (Rossman) Akin. Â He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Rita (Schermerhorn) Akin, a son William E. Akin III, a daughter Ashley A....
Wallace Lodge Stock
Sep 30, 2010
Wallace Lodge Stock died Thursday, September 30, 2010 at Livingston Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Livingston, NY after a long illness. Born September 5, 1922 in Albany, NY he was the son of the late Henry W. and Ruth Lodge Stock.  He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Florence Johnston Stock and his children Susan (John) Heins, Nancy...
Zachary D. Keyser
Sep 29, 2010
Zachary Keyser, 24, died September 29th, in Madison, Alabama. He is survived by his parents, Amy and David Keyser and his three younger brothers, Benjamin, Nicholas and Ryan, of Ghent, New York. He graduated from Chatham High School in 2004, and shortly after joined the United States Marine Corp in December of 2005. In February, 2010 he was promoted to...
Robert E. Thomas
Sep 16, 2010
Robert E. Thomas, PhD of Craryville, NY died Thursday, September 16, 2010 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, NY. Born in Prospect, NY on March, 2, 1921, Bob is survived by his wife Veronica (Ronnie) and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, William H. Thomas, his mother, Bernice Thomas and his brother, William C. Thomas. A...
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