Obituaries

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...

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...