Obituaries

Mar 27, 2023

Joan Gardina of Ghent, NY passed away March 27, 2023 at the Pine Haven Nursing Home. Born June 7, 1934 in Great Barrington, MA she was the daughter of the late Henry and Nellie Scutt Ladd.

She graduated from Roe Jan School and went on to be a dental assistant. Joan worked at that until she married...

Mar 26, 2023

Robert E. Albrecht Jr (75), of East Chatham, New York, passed away on 26 March, 2023.

Robert, known as Grandpa Bob to his seven grandchildren and Bub by his four children, was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 22nd, 1947. He attended Albright College and Drew University where he received a Master of Theology. After graduating,...

Feb 24, 2023

Janet S. Mesick (Bevens), 60, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Berkshire Medical Center surrounded by her three children. Janet was born in Hudson, New York and is survived by her two brothers, her partner of 20 years Wesley (Duke) Shufelt, her children James (Margaret ) Hatch, Edward (Nicole) Hatch and Jessica Van Deuson, nine grandchildren, and...

Feb 19, 2023

Kenneth C. Campbell passed away February 18, 2023, at the Ghent Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born September 16, 1928, in New Concord, NY he was the son of the late VanRensselaer and Mabel C. Roney Campbell.

He worked as a truck Driver and for many years until his retirement worked for Columbia Corp. Kenneth enjoyed the outdoors,...

Feb 19, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Karen Louise Faxon shares the news of her passing on February 19th at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital after a short battle with a very aggressive form of ovarian cancer, and after a life very well lived as a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend.

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Jan 21, 2023

Mildred (Millie) K. Gauthier of Chatham passed away January 21, 2023 surrounded by her family. Born December 13, 1941 in Chatham she was the daughter of the late Francis J. Russell and Dorothy Tompkins Russell Leonard.

Millie was in the Chatham Central School class of 1959. After graduation she worked at Columbia Box Board and later at...

Jan 13, 2023

Horace "Gene" Hills, 90, of Chatham passed away Friday, January 13, 2023. Born February 5,1932 in Gaylordsville, Ct. he was the son of the late Ruby (Hall) and Newton Hills.

He served four years in the United States Air Force from 1952-1956, Stationed in Korea and Japan.

He is survived by his loving wife Barbara...

Jan 10, 2023

James E. O'Connor (May 27, 1935-January 10, 2023), died peacefully last Tuesday with his loved ones by his side. The fifth of six children, James was born in NYC to Irish immigrant parents, Katherine (née Sullivan) and David O'Connor. He grew up in Yonkers, and as a young child briefly modeled clothing in NYC. Often he fondly recalled having...

Dec 26, 2022

Richard William Edwards Sr., 80, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at his home in Natchez, Mississippi.

Rick was born in Chatham, NY on November 28, 1942 to the late Evelyn and Mack Edwards. He graduated from Chatham High School in 1960 and joined the United States Coast Guard shortly thereafter.

After the Coast...

Dec 25, 2022

Margaret Grace Seaquist (better known as "Pegge")

Pegge was predeceased by George, her beloved husband of 57 years; she is survived by her three daughters: Karen Palchanis, Kristine Zager and Ellen Seaquist; as well as six grandchildren, Jill, Erin, Melissa, Matthew, Justin and David; also one great grandchild, Amber.

She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y....

Dec 23, 2022

Theodore K VanAlstyne 74 of Chatham NY passed away suddenly on December 23, 2022. Known as Teddy to everyone. Born April 27, 1948 to the late Robert and Harriet VanAlstyne.

Teddy was predeceased by his brother Francis (Roger) VanAlsyne and sister Sandra Marshall-Ojeda.

Teddy is survived by his beautiful wife of 45 years Barbara E...

Nov 22, 2022

Glenda Ann Blass, age 82, of Crystal River, Fl, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Glenda was born on February 28, 1940, in Pahokee, FL to Earl and Annie Lou (Graydon) Cooper. She attended Pahokee High School.

Glenda married the love of her life,...

Nov 20, 2022

Carl E. Collins passed away November 20, 2022 at Ghent Rehabilitation and Nursing Center surrounded by his family. Born October 14, 1947 in Hudson, NY, he was the son of the late John Sr. and Lurline Greenleaf Collins.

He resided in East Chatham and graduated from Chatham Central Schools. After graduation he worked for Columbia Box Board...

Nov 10, 2022

Anna Frances Young, 91, passed away peacefully at her home in East Chatham on November 10, 2022.

Anna was born in Old Chatham, NY, on February 10, 1931, to the late Frances (Frank) Modleski and Mary Boland Blake. After graduating from Chatham High School in 1948, Anna attended Albany Business College, where she enjoyed living in Albany...

Nov 2, 2022

Our beloved father/grandfather, George Blass Sr passed away on November 2, 2022 at the age of 83.

George spent his early years of marriage working for the Modern doll furniture company. After leaving there, he started his own business in logging. George spent many hours in the woods working. After work, George enjoyed hunting. He was an...

Oct 31, 2022

It is with great sadness that the Hillis Terrace IRA and Noxon Day Program teams announce the passing of Milagros "Millie" Rosa.

Millie was born November 4, 1956 in New York City where she resided until she moved to Wassaic State School in 1970. She resided at Carver Hall until she moved to Wayne Drive IRA in...

Oct 16, 2022

Theodore George McKenna died at home on October 16, 2022, after a long illness, with his devoted wife by his side. Born November 20, 1929 in Teaneck, New Jersey, he was the son of the late James and Gladys Townsend McKenna.

He moved to East Chatham in 1943 where he lived and worked for Ernest Gleason on...

Oct 11, 2022

Margaret Ann Robinson of Ghent, NY, our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on October 11, 2022 at the age of 89. Margaret led a very full life. She was a devoted wife and mother and spent many years volunteering to enrich the lives of others. She was the founding President of the NAMI chapter of Hudson,...

Sep 14, 2022

Elizabeth D. Barden died peacefully at Pinehaven Nursing Home on September 14, 2022. Born November 2, 1948 in Hudson.

Liz grew up in Chatham, NY, graduating from Chatham High in 1966 after marrying her husband, John, they raised their family in Spencertown, NY.

She worked for years at The Fireplace Shop in Ghent, then years...

Sep 8, 2022

Cosimo Tessitore, 62, of Spencertown NY, passed away peacefully September 8, 2022, at Albany Medical Center.

Cosimo was born in Hudson, NY, the son of Michael and Grace Tessitore.

After graduating from Chatham High School, Cosimo worked at Madsen Overhead Doors and then the remainder of his career at New York State Department of Transportation...