Jessie (Betty) Elizabeth Proctor
Jan 8, 2010
Jessie (Betty) Elizabeth Proctor died at home surrounded by family, January 9, 2010. She was born January 7, 1923 in Chatham and was the daughter of the late Dayton and Jessie M. Francis Stupplebeen. Betty later married Robert and raised her family, She was active at the East Chatham Methodist Church and was a member of the ladies group there...
Margaret Ella Giangrossi
Jan 8, 2010
Margaret Ella Giangrossi Margaret Olmstead Giangrossi, 88, of The Villages, Florida, died on Thursday January 8, 2010 at a skilled nursing facility while on hospice. She was retired after working in retail at Patlen's clothing store, in Chatham, and Chatham Furniture Store. "Midge" as she was nicknamed, graduated from Chatham Central High School where she met her husband, Jerry Giangrossi,...
Maxim (Max) Alexis Bervy
Jan 3, 2010
Maxim (Max) Alexis Bervy died January 3rd after a long illness. Max was born April 9, 1933 in Canaan, NY and was the son of the late Alexis E. and Dunia N. Nazarenko Bervy. Max graduated from Chatham HS in 1950, later from Kansas State University and the University of New Hampshire. After school He Served in the US Army....
William J. Laraway
Dec 29, 2009
William J. Laraway, passed away suddenly at his home in Valatie, December 29,2009 surrounded by family. He is now in Gods hands with his mother, father and many brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Nancy Laraway, one son, William Laraway Jr of Colonie and daughter in law Danielle Laraway; three daughters, Connie Laraway, Jodi...
Harold Hopenblum
Dec 25, 2009
Harold Hopenblum died December 25, 2009 at Saint Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie, New York. He was born January 4, 1933, in New York City. Harold lived several years at Andrew Street IRA and attended ARC in Ulster County. He was currently residing in Highland, New York and will be missed by his many friends. There will be a graveside service...
Ruel Teaney
Dec 20, 2009
Ruel Teaney of Ghent, New York on December 20th, at Columbia Memorial Hospital. . Born April 11, 1925 in Fort Pierre, South Dakota, he was the son of the late Ruel and Elsie Mueller Teaney.. He moved to Ghent in 1926 when his family purchased a farm there. The family's wishes were for windows and plenty of water which Ghent...
Margaret Ann Ambrosio
Dec 18, 2009
Margaret Ann Ambrosio, formerly of 11 Maiden Lane, Chatham, NY, born on September 22, 1919, passed effortlessly into God's hands at the Fireman's Home, Hudson, NY, on December 18, 2009, after a brief illness. She was 90 years young. Margaret was the daughter of the late Charles and Florence (Ott) Rankin of Hudson, NY, sister to the late Katherine (Rankin)...
Gertrude May Avens
Dec 7, 2009
Gertrude May Avens, 85, Born May 13, 1924, in Roselle, NJ. At home with Jesus December 7, 2009, Ghent, NY. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Vera Corson of Roselle, NJ and Philmont, NY. She was the seventh child of ten brothers and four sisters, the wife of  James Avens Sr, the mother of; Reverend Mark Avens,...
Jack Simon
Dec 5, 2009
Jack Simon died December 5, 2009 at the Sharon Hospital, Sharon, CT. He was born in New York City on January 24, 1915. Jack spent a lot of his later life in Dover Plains and will be missed by his may friends. There will be a graveside service Monday, December 7, 2009 at Mt. Richmond Cemetery, Staten Island, New York
Zefferina Di Megilo
Dec 2, 2009
Zefferina Di Megilo died December 2 at the Whittier Nursing Home. Born March 22, 1914 in Easton PA., she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Mary Gardina. Zefferina was educated in Easton, PA. and then Ghent, NY, where she would spend the rest of her life. She loved sewing and knitting. She is survived by her sons; Arthur...
Teresa M. Pando
Dec 1, 2009
Teresa M. Pando of East Chatham, died on December1st at her home. She was born May 3, 1922 in Brooklyn, NY and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Henrietta O'Brien Fallon. Teresa grew up and was educated in Queens, NY. After school she worked in NYC as an operator for the NY Telephone Company. She later raised her...
Robert Ming
Nov 18, 2009
Robert Ming, born January 11, 1946, passed away at his home in Salt Point, NY, on November 18, 2009. He lived a full life and was surrounded by people who cared for and supported him. He was loved by many for his sense of humor and warm smile.  Robert resided with friends at the Taconic DDSO Clinton Hollow home. He...
Harold J. "Doc" Cummings
Nov 11, 2009
Harold J. "Doc" Cummings, DVM, passed away at his home on Monday, November 9, 2009. Dr. Cummings was born in Albany, NY, on September1, 1920, son of the late Arthur L. and Elsie Deckett Cummings. Growing up in the Alps, Rensselaer Cty., he graduated from Averill Park High School. In 1945, "Doc" received his doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Cornell...
Helen C. Golden
Oct 25, 2009
Helen C. Golden of Chatham Center, died October 25th. She was born February 15, 1916 in Austerlitz and was the daughter of the late Charles T. and Mary Frances Jenkins Curry. She was in the 1935 Graduating Class of Chatham High School and went to work at Delson's in Chatham for 54 years. She was active at Emmanuel Lutheran Church...
Eileen J. Skala
Oct 1, 2009
Eileen J. Skala of Chatham died October 1, 2009 at her home. Eileen was a kind and caring sister in law and friend who left this earth suddenly. She was born on Long Island, New York and spent her youth in Brewster, New York. She attended schools in Brewster, where she graduated High School.  Eileen moved to Chatham in 1978....
Mildred Louise Trombley
Sep 28, 2009
Mildred Trombley. Austerlitz, New York, Mildred L. Trombley, 77, of Austerlitz passed away peacefully on September 28, 2009; she was the daughter of the late Mae Belle and Harvey Norton. Mildred leaves behind her loving husband, Ronald Trombley, two daughters, Brenda Harvey of Austerlitz and Debra Gable of Lady Lake Florida, Grandchildren, Cory Klusman, Brionna Harvey and Ike Harvey, her...
Milagros Gonzalez
Sep 14, 2009
Milagros Gonzalez of Wassaic, New York died September 14th at Sharon Hospital in Sharon Connecticut. She was born August 11, 1961 in Yonkers, New York; the daughter of Antonio and Maria Cruz Gonzalez. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on September 21st at the Guardian Angels Chapel, Center Circle, Wassaic, New York at 10:30 am. Interment will follow...
Dorothy Kane
Sep 13, 2009
Dorothy Kane of Valatie died September 13th at Columbia Memorial Hospital. She was born November 7, 1925 in New York City. She enjoyed her Mo Town and gospel music and will be missed by the many people she touched. Calling hours will be Friday September 18th at the French, Gifford, Preiter & Blasl funeral home, Chatham, New York. Interment will...
Peter Daversa
Sep 3, 2009
Peter Daversa on Sept. 3rd. He was born Dec.13, 1942 in Bklyn., NY. Peter had resided at Taconic DDSO Mallory Rd. IRA in Verbank, NY since Sept. 1994. In 1999 he began attending the Taconic DDSO Millbrook Group Day Habilitation Program in Millbrook, NY. Funeral services will be held at the Guardian Angel Chapel, Taconic DDSO Wassaic Campus, 26 Center...
Bruce Russell
Aug 22, 2009
Bruce Russell of Ghent, died August 22nd. Bruce was born in Albany, NY to Calvin Russell and the late Sandra Zindle. Bruce is predeceased by his sister Bambi Russell and is survived by 3 sisters and 2 brothers: Heidi Collandra, April Russell, Cheryl Smith, Richard Russell and Gordon Russell and 3 nieces and 4 nephews. Â Â Â Â Â Family will receive friends Thurs....
