Horace "Gene" Hills
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...
James E. O'Connor
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...
Richard William Edwards
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...
Margaret "Pegge" Grace Seaquist
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....
Theodore K. Vanalstyne
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...
Glenda Ann Blass
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,...
Carl E. Collins
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...
Anna Frances Young
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...
George H. Blass
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...
Milagros Rosa
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...
Theodore George Mckenna
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...
Margaret A. Robinson
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,...
Elizabeth D. Barden
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...
Cosimo Tessitore
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...
Paul Douglas Mccagg
Sep 7, 2022
HUDSON – Paul Douglas McCagg, a longtime volunteer fireman and lifelong resident of Columbia County, died September 7, 2022, at the FASNY Firemen's Home in Hudson.
Paul was born December 27, 1957, the son of the late Harvey and Pauline (Polly) McCagg of Chatham.
He was a graduate of Chatham Central High School and resided...
Mildred "Mickey" Tinger
Sep 7, 2022
Mrs. Mildred (Mickey) W. Tinger, 98, of Canaan, NY, died September 7, 2022 while residing at Berkshire Place in Pittsfield, MA for the past 11 months.
She was born in Adams, MA on July 8, 1924, daughter of Frank and Josephine (Ramocki) Wandrei. She attended Adams schools, graduating from the former Adams High School, Class of 1942....
Rose May Russell
Sep 1, 2022
Rose May Russell of Chatham passed away September 1, 2022. The daughter of the late Nicholas and Mildred Phillips Stabe, she was born November 20, 1931 in Hudson, New York.
Rose was a life long resident of Columbia County, graduating from Chatham High school and Columbia Memorial Hospital Nursing School. After graduation she worked for Dr. Johnson...
William Lloyd Moon
Aug 16, 2022
William Lloyd Moon, 35, died August 15, 2022. Born May 10, 1987 he was the son of Mary Abrams and Terry A. Moon. He is survived by his parents and was a brother to; David (Nicki), Adam (Breanna), Jennifer and Jessica, grandson of Marcia Abrams, God child of Michael Collier and was survived by aunts, uncles, nieces and nephew. William...
Patricia Bates
Aug 14, 2022
Patricia Ann Bates , September 12, 1938 - August 14, 2022. Patricia died peacefully at home at the age of 83 with her daughter by her side. Patricia is survived by her daughter Michelle Bruessard, Edward her son-in-law and her grandchildren Alexander Jr., Jerry and Janae. Along with her surviving siblings and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces...
Linda Joyce Clark Moran
Aug 5, 2022
Linda Joyce Clark Moran, 80 years old, passed away after a tough multi-year battle with lung cancer. Linda is survived by her daughter Samantha and her son-in-law Scott, granddaughter Lauren, grandson Cameron, sister Tillie, sister-in-law Anne, brother Charles and his wife Nancy, and her half brothers David and Phillip, along with many dear friends. Linda was born in Bennettsville, South...
