Obituaries

Oct 20, 2023

Merwin Stilson, Jr., fondly known as "Sonny", went home to be with Jesus at the age of 83 on October 20, 2023.

Sonny was born to Merwin and Esther on August 2, 1940 in Bridgeport Ct. He married and raised his family in Monroe, CT before retiring in New York.

He was a long-distance cyclist,...

Oct 4, 2023

Louis A. Kolonics passed away October 4, 2023 at BMC.

Born June 5, 1964 he was the son of Louis and Rosalie Zuccaro Kolonics, who survive.

Louis grew up in Richmond Hill, Queens and moved to Canaan, NY in the 70s, graduating from New Lebanon High School.

He would graduate from the Culinary...

Sep 23, 2023

Joyce Goldstein of Chatham, NY passed away peacefully on September 23, 2023 at the age of 86. She was born on June 10, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Edward and Bertha Gertzman. Joyce is predeceased by her devoted husband of 62 years, Sidney D. Goldstein.

Joyce received her masters degree from Syracuse University and went...

Sep 8, 2023

Jessica Ann Kuhnen passed away on September 8, 2023, in Danbury, CT, and the world lost the bright shining light of a person beloved by all. Jessica was born on August 11, 1978, in Hudson, NY, and is survived by her husband Jason Colon, father Karl, mother Carla, sister Jennifer, niece Aliana, nephew Amare, brother Jake and his partner...

Aug 23, 2023

Doris Jean Mc Comb Stalker passed away surrounded by her loving family August 23, 2023 at Mid State Medical Center Meriden CT. Born November 7,1936, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Doris ( Whiffen) Mc Comb. She graduated from Ockawamick High School in 1954 Graduated from Albany School of Business. She married Matthew I. Stalker on...

Aug 14, 2023

Dawn Hannay Meyer, passed away peacefully at her home in Chatham on August 14, 2023. Born January 3, 1970 in Albany NY.

She attended Maple Hill Schools, then graduated Chatham High School in 1988. She attended Columbia Greene Community College and graduated from the College of Saint Rose with her master's degree in special.

She...

Aug 14, 2023

With deep sorrow and much love, the family of John W. (Bill) DeBell announces his passing on August 14, 2023.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 44 years, Karen DeBell, and his children Justin A. DeBell, (Mallory Anderson DeBell), Zachary A. DeBell (Shara Silverberg), and his beloved grandchildren Finnegan and Oliver DeBell.

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Jul 16, 2023

Louise Joyce (Jackson) Marcy, 83 passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of July 16, 2023 at the Layton Compound where she resided with her daughter and son-in-law. With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to a woman whose radiant spirit and unconditional love touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Born in Brooklyn,...

Jul 12, 2023

Michael G. Collins, of North Adams MA, passed away July 12, 2023. Born in Hudson on December 20, 1960 he was the son of the late John A. and Lurlien Greenleaf Collins.

Michael was a self employed Handyman. He enjoyed fishing, music, shooting pool, and family.

He was predeceased by his brothers David (Cricket) Collins,...

Jul 4, 2023

Stephanie Marie Parent DeForest 41,of Hudson, NY passed away July 4,2023. She was born on October 26, 1981 in Hudson, NY.

Through the rough times and many challenges of life, we have to say good bye to our beloved mother, sister, aunt, niece, grandmother and friend.

Stephanie Marie was the daughter of the late Pamela...

Jul 3, 2023

Mark James Giglio passed away in the early morning hours of July 3, 2023, three years after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He faced his illness with a courage and grace that inspired everyone who knew him. He will live forever in the hearts of his family and friends, who loved and cherished him.

Mark was born...

Jul 2, 2023

On Sunday, July 2, Theodore Robert "Bob" Faxon, 87, passed peacefully with his children and grandchildren by his side. Born in Hudson Hospital on December 4, 1935, to Hannah Bertram Faxon and Theodore Faxon, Bob was brought home to Old Chatham, where he would eventually return to live out his final years.

Early in Bob's childhood, his...

Jun 15, 2023

Paula A Frederick (nee Demianczyk) passed away 6/15/23 at Ghent Nursing and Rehab Center after a long illness with her husband and family in close attendance. Paula was born 10/27/39 in Troy NY to her parents Mary and Paul Demmianczyk and grew up in Castleton. After graduating from Maple Hill High School, she went to nursing school at St...

May 13, 2023

Brent E. Gawron passed away suddenly on May 13, 2023. Born May 22, 1988 in Pittsfield MA., he was the son of Allan and Wanda Whiteman Gawron.

Brent grew up in North Chatham and was a graduate of Ichabod Crane Schools. He received his Associates Degree from SUNY Cobleskill in the John Deere Program in Ag Maintenance...

May 12, 2023

For our heart is glad in him because we trust in his holy name. PSALM 33:21 ESV

ROBERT MCLEAN BATTEN, of Colleyville, Texas, went to be with our Lord on Friday May 12, 2023. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather to all that knew and loved him. He was born on...

May 8, 2023

Linda Gwinnell, most recently of Malden Bridge, New York, passed away

peacefully into the Lord's hands on May 8, 2023, at the age of 74, surrounded

by her family. Linda, so dearly loved by her family and friends, leaves behind

her husband of 54 years Harry; her daughters Yvonne Gwinnell (partner Willie

Apr 25, 2023

Jean Christine " Tina" Pinney ( Dingman) was 71 years old. She passed away 4/25/23 from her battle with cancer.

Tina was born on 7/15/51 to her parents Millie Scott and Clayton Dingman, in Nassau NY. After graduating from Columbia High School, she went on to work and retire from Albany County Social Services.

In...

Apr 17, 2023

Linda M. Balaban of Chatham Center, NY passed away on April 17, 2023 at Albany Medical Center. Born in New York City she was the daughter of the late Owen and Ellis Sundberg Cullimore.

She graduated from Great Neck South H.S. and went on to attend Brigham Young University, University of Utah and graduated with her B.A....

Apr 15, 2023

Spencertown, NY - The beautiful and energetic Elaine (Jennings) Hills passed away in the quiet morning hours of Saturday, April 15. Elaine loved to garden, and the backyard overflowed with flowers, plants, and vegetables. She was a cook, a seamstress, and a witty, passionate defender of people being seen, heard and cared for as unique individuals. She used her...

Apr 14, 2023

Robert Lee Geerholt, 68 , passed away on April 14, 2023, at Pine Haven Nursing Home in Philmont, NY after a battle with Parkinson's for nearly 20 years. Born July 26, 1954, in Pittsfield, MA to the late Ruth and Robert S. Geerholt, of Stephentown, NY.

He grew up in Stephentown and Averill Park and after school...