Obituaries

Jan 1, 2024

John Louis Casterella Sr. was born June19th in White Plains NY and passed away Monday, January 1st. 2024. He was the son of the late Daniel and Francis Surace Casterella.

John worked at Crellin Inc. for 31 years. After he retired he worked part time at Chatham Autoparts. John also worked at Lebanon Valley as an Official...

Dec 22, 2023

CHATHAM – Barbara Jean Freidel of Chatham died December 22, 2023 at St. Peter's Hospital's Hospice Unit after a lengthy battle with health issues.

Barbara was born in Hudson August 6, 1949, the daughter of Harvey and Pauline (Caron) McCagg.

She is survived by a son, Health Freidel (Rebecca) of East Greenbush, grandchildren, Riley and...

Dec 19, 2023

Jean (Jane) C. Beaven, died peacefully at home on December 19th, 2023 after a short illness. She was born May 29th, 1934 in Baltimore, MD. , daughter of Eldridge Houston Campbell, MD and Eleanor Brown Campbell. She was predeceased by her husband, John L. Beaven and her stepson, Christopher N.G. Beaven. She is survived by her stepdaughter Jacqueline L....

Dec 16, 2023

Alan Francis "Socko" Tinger a cherished brother, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023 after a valiant battle with cancer. Born on July 29, 1947 in Hudson, NY, his final days were spent at Berkshire Medical Center, surrounded by his family.

Socko was a man of honor and courage, having served his country...

Dec 14, 2023

Charlene Louise Eigenbrodt, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023, in York, South Carolina. Born on April 16, 1951, in Albany, NY, she was the beloved daughter of the late Robert F, Sr. and Marion Ringer Blair.

She grew up in Nassau until she moved to Chatham, where she lived most of her life. Her childhood was...

Dec 4, 2023

Paul Davis Sr., born on April 6, 1934, in Albany, New York, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2023, at Columbia Memorial Hospital.

Paul grew up in North Chatham, graduated from high school and embarked on a summer adventure that saw him touring with Borden's Elsie the Cow. This unique experience was a prelude to his commitment...

Dec 1, 2023

Jeanne A. Cunningham, affectionately known as Bunny to her family, passed away peacefully at home with her family on December 1, 2023, in Kinderhook, New York. Born on March 19, 1944, in Hudson, New York, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Eva Nichols Cunningham. Jeanne was the sister of Stephen (Vicki) Cunningham and was predeceased by...

Nov 25, 2023

CHATHAM — John R. Crellin, 75, died peacefully at the Hebrew Home in Riverdale, N.Y., on Nov. 25, 2023, of complications from Alzheimer's disease.

John was born on May 24, 1948, in Pittsfield, Mass., the son of Jack and Cate (Summerfield) Crellin. He spent his childhood in Spencertown, N.Y., and on Queechy Lake in Canaan, N.Y. He...

Nov 24, 2023

Rose Knox, passed away on November 24, 2023, at Sloan Kettering Hospital. Born on July 3, 1958, in Brooklyn,

Rose was a dedicated professional who devoted over thirty-seven years to the Veterinary industry. Her love for animals was evident in her work, and extended into her personal life, particularly towards her beloved Corgi, Zoey.

Rose...

Nov 21, 2023

Richard H. Snow Sr, 88 of Philmont passed away on November 21, 2023. He was born in Hillsdale, NY on September 1, 1935. He was the son of the late Robert and Wilhelmina (Van Dor Biesen) Snow. Richard is survived by children Rhonda, Veronica, Richard Jr., Scott, Shawn, Seth, and Gabriel. He is, also, survived by sisters Joan and...

Nov 17, 2023

Frank James (Jimmy) Moore of Ghent, New York passed peacefully on November 17,2023 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Carol, Donna and Mary were by his side.

Born to Frank J. and Anna E. (Plass) Moore on July 29, 1934. He was the second of five children. Jimmy grew up in Ghent and graduated from Chatham...

Oct 28, 2023

CHATHAM — Donald E. O'Connor passed away peacefully on October 28, 2023, at the age of 84.

Don was born the sixth child of David and Catherine O'Connor in Yonkers, NY. His father died when Don was in fifth grade, and his mother eventually settled in Chatham which Don always considered his home. He graduated from Chatham...

Oct 24, 2023

Frederic Julius Meier was born in St. Louis, Missouri on July 10, 1926, to parents Vivian (Spindler) Meier and Percy "Pete" Meier. He died of old age in Canaan, NY on October 24, 2023, at the age of 97. He grew up in Clayton, MO where his mother started and ran the public library. He was the middle of...

Oct 22, 2023

Louis Albert Kolonics Jr. passed away October 22, 2023. Born October 31, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Louis and Camela Torcia Kolonics.

A graduate of East Bushwick High School, Louis went on to become a plumber and worked for the union.

He would move to Canaan, NY in 1977...

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...