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Benjamin F. Tullar Jr.
Jul 24, 2024
Benjamin Franklin Tullar, Jr., 92, left this world on July 24, 2024 after a valiant battle with old age surrounded by loving family and friends.
His wife of 67 years – Kathleen May Tullar passed in 2022 and his son Daniel left us in 1989. He is survived by his five children – Ken (Kristen; Katura), June...
Victoria Karwowski
Jul 19, 2024
Victoria Karwowski was born June 2, 1930 to Polish immigrant parents Frank and Mary Matecka Karwowski in the Bronx and passed away peacefully in Ghent NY on July 19, 2024 at the age of 94. She preferred to be called Vicky. She lived in the Blass Family Care home in East Chatham for over 50 years where she was...
Geraldine Casterella
Jul 15, 2024
Geraldine A Casterella or Mickey as her granddaughter Alissa has called her since she could talk passed away on Monday July 15,2024. After a 3-year courageous battle with brain cancer. She never complained, always had a positive attitude, smile on her face and said "It is what it is"
Geraldine had a fierce love for her family....
James L. Baker Jr.
Jul 13, 2024
James L. Baker Jr.
It is with heavy hearts that a well-loved husband and father was taken from us too soon. James L Baker Jr was born January 27, 1955, in Montgomery, AL. Although he had heart failure and he was doing remarkably well, he passed on July 13, 2024, of a stroke just before embarking on...
Deborah Kay Gumprecht
Jul 7, 2024
Deborah Kay Gumprecht (Mossman) of Ghent, NY passed away peacefully after a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Deborah was born August 5, 1950 in Hudson, NY.
She is survived by her husband Gary H. Gumprecht, son, Edward J. (Sue) Upright, and daughters, Kelly A. Upright (Mike Freer) and Amanda L. Earl ([Gumprecht]...
Margaret Dewey "Peg" Meyers
Jun 27, 2024
Margaret Dewey Meyers (Peg) passed away peacefully in the presence of her family to be with the Lord on June 27, 2024, at the age of 89.
Born July 2, 1934, she was raised in Greenwich, Connecticut. She met and married Bill Meyers in 1955. In 1969 they moved from Somers, New York, to East Chatham, where...
Florence "Betty" Paul
Jun 15, 2024
Florence (Betty) Paul passed away on June 15th, 2024 in Vero Beach, Florida. Betty was born on May 19th, 1928 to Vera Elizabeth Grove Carney and William Aloysius Carney in White Plains, New York. Betty was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Chatham, New York and St Helen's Church, Vero Beach, FL.
Betty graduated from...
Jean S. Wadsworth
Jun 14, 2024
Jean Sincavich Wadsworth, 101, passed away peacefully at home on June 14th, surrounded by her loved ones. Jean was a devoted wife, mother and family matriarch. Jean was fondly referred to as Yaya by all of her family. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, needlework and reading. In her later years, she kept her mind active doing word puzzles on...
Jean Emily Lanphear
May 29, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we said good bye to a deeply loved and hugged Mom, gram and GG,
Jean Emily Piester Lanphear was Born January 17, 1930 in Hudson NY. Jean was called home on May 29, 2024 at Fairview hospital in Great Barrington Ma.
Jean graduated from Chatham High school and worked...
Edward David Brill
May 18, 2024
Edward Brill
It is with a heavy heart and so much love that we said goodbye to Edward Brill on May 19th. Born August 10, 1950 in Pittsfield, MA he was the son of the late Henry J. and Antoinette Gaal Brill.
He will always be remembered as such a loving husband, amazing dad, wonderfully...
Thomas Warren Teaney
May 9, 2024
Thomas Warren Teaney, aged 72 of Clifton Park, NY entered into eternal rest on May 9th, 2024. He was born August 8, 1951 in Hudson NY, son of Mary Louise Stark and Ruel Maxwell Teaney and big brother to Tim, Sue, and Sarah.
After a roofing accident, he fell into a career as a registered nurse, a...
Sarah A, Holmstrom
Apr 28, 2024
Sarah A. Holmstrom born March 14, 2002 in San Antonio Tx succumbed to the disease of addiction on April 28, 2024. Sarah was a bright, funny creative woman, who had hopes of one day becoming a Math teacher. Sarah fought the disease of addiction for years, attending rehab, 12 step meetings, and outpatient treatment. She was outspoken about the...
James Richard Mesick
Apr 28, 2024
James Richard Mesick passed away on April 28, 2024 at Albany Medical Center. He was born May 22, 1962 in Hudson NY to John A Mesick Sr. and Frances Gustafson Mesick. He grew up in Chatham New York, graduated from Chatham Central School in 1980 and attended SUNY Delhi. He worked for Callahan Outdoor Signs and WhiteCo Sign Company....
Kenneth "Butch" Every
Apr 27, 2024
Kenneth (Butch) Every passed away peacefully, after a brief illness on April 27, 2024 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born March 2, 1947 in Pittsfield, MA, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Mary Garzone Every.
He was a graduate of Chatham High School and excelled in basketball there. He went on to participate in many...
Garth A. Poole
Apr 22, 2024
Garth A Poole of Ghent NY passed away at home on April 22, 2024. Born on October 27, 1960, in Hudson NY., he is the son of Janice Murray of Chatham, NY. Garth is survived by four daughters Emily Poole of St. Paul, MN, Victoria Poole of Lakeland, FL, Eden Poole and Elona Poole of Chatham NY., brother George...
Nancy A. Lent
Apr 19, 2024
Nancy A. Lent passed away on April 19th at the Pine Haven Nursing Home. Born July 29, 1941 in Yonkers, NY she was the daughter of the late Willaim B. and Lola Courtney Stoll.
Nancy moved from Yonkers to Mahopac, when she was 13, graduating from Mahopac High School. She moved with her husband to Chatham in...
Christa Montano
Apr 4, 2024
Christa Montano, born Dec 24th, 1928, died peacefully in her sleep early on Wednesday morning, April 4th, 2024, at Camp Hill Ghent in Chatham NY.
Born in Berlin Germany, Christa spent her years as a young adult seeking light and beauty through the studies of classical arts and alternative thinkers arising out of the darkness of war....
Steve Sorros
Mar 21, 2024
Steve Sorros passed away March 21, 2024, born August 6, 1935, he was the son of the late Sozon and Stavroula Sorros.
As a young man, Steve completed his service in the Greek Navy and then worked on oil ships in Greece before moving to America in 1961.
Shortly after moving he met the love...
Marjorie A. Russell
Mar 7, 2024
Marjorie A. Russell of Ghent, NY passed away March 7, 2024 in her home surrounded by family. A lifelong resident of Columbia County, Marjorie was born March 1,1943 in Chatham, NY. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Alice (Berger) Goerlitz of Red Rock.
Marjorie is survived by her husband of 59 years,Thomas F.C. Russell,...
Arthur Fuss
Feb 7, 2024
Arthur M. Fuss Born January 28, 1936, in Ghent, NY passed away peacefully, in the loving care of many, in the comfort of his own home on February 7, 2024.He was predeceased by his parents Phillip M. and Zefferina M. Gardina Fuss. He is survived by his brother Phillip R. (Louise)Fuss of Manahawkin, NJ., two nieces and two great...
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