Eileen Salvatore
May 20, 2026
Eileen Salvatore, 68, of Hudson, passed away on May 20, 2026, at the Ghent Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born on February 14, 1958, in Hudson, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Delores (Shook) Salvatore. Eileen’s life was marked by kindness, generosity, and a deep love for her family and friends. Eileen dedicated much of her career to...
Elizabeth Gaupman
May 14, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” Kutas Gaupman passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, at Park Manor in Middletown, New York. She was born on May 20, 1935, in Yorkville, New York, the daughter of Martin and Bernice (Glod) Kutas.
Betty dedicated much of her professional life to the Chatham Central Schools and the Chatham Public Library. A graduate of the Albany College of...
Deborah Shepardson
May 14, 2026
Deborah Shepardson, 89, of Chatham and Piseco New York, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Harry F. and Anna G. Paul of Little Falls, New York. She graduated from Little Falls High School Class of 1955 and attended SUNY Oneonta.
Debbie met her late husband as recreation staff in Furnace Street Park in...
June L. Harrison
May 9, 2026
June L. (McComb) Harrison, affectionately known as “Judy,” passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, at the age of 86, surrounded by her loving children.
Born on June 28, 1939, Judy was the daughter of the late Robert and Doris (Whiffen) McComb. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, David “Butch” Harrison and her...
Virginia T. Radley
May 5, 2026
Virginia Tobias Radley, 101, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Born in Chatham Center, New York on July 14, 1924, she was the daughter of James and Harriet (Crandall) Tobias. Virginia graduated from Northfield Seminary in East Northfield, MA in 1942. She attended the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Brooklyn, New York earning her diploma (RN)...
John J. Riscavage
Apr 29, 2026
John J. Riscavage, affectionately known to many as "Johnny Love," passed away on April 29, 2026, at New York Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan with his wife by his side. Born on December 29, 1961, in Albany. The son of Joseph and Frances (Macarilla) Riscavage.
John’s career was a testament to his selfless nature. After graduating from Maple Hill High School and...
Thomas Robert Casey
Apr 29, 2026
Thomas Robert Casey, formerly of Austerlitz, New York passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center. Thomas was born on February 18, 1946 in the Bronx. He was drafted into the United States Marines in 1966 and served during the Vietnam War. Tom was a proud veteran and had many stories...
Carroll Ruggles
Apr 23, 2026
Carroll R. Ruggles, “Dick”, 87, passed away on April 23, 2026, at Pine Haven Nursing Home after a short illness. Born on December 1, 1938, he was the son of George & Caroline Ruggles.
A graduate of Ichabod Crane High School, Carroll served proudly in the United States Marine Corps, embodying a spirit of honor and duty that carried through his...
Michael Wolfe
Apr 22, 2026
Michael A. Wolfe ("Mike"), 84, a devoted husband, father, and man of deep faith, passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospital on Wednesday, April 22nd, with his beloved wife Barbara (Sullivan) by his side.
Born on May 22, 1941 in Yonkers, N.Y., Mike was the eldest son of Irish immigrant parents, Mary Flannery Wolfe (Mayo) and Anthony Wolfe (Galway). He was...
Rupert Winters Fennell
Apr 21, 2026
Rupert Winters Fennell, 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Spencertown, New York, on April 21, 2026, with his son Simon by his side.
Born in 1945 in New York City to Thomas Francis Fennell and Theresa Winters Fennell, Rupert was the second youngest of 5 children. He lived a long and full life marked by quiet strength, dedication, and...
George N. Kittle
Apr 15, 2026
George N. Kittle, 89, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at the Firemen’s Home in Hudson. Born on May 20, 1936, in West Ghent, to the late Nicholas and Alice (Heron) Kittle. George lived a life marked by dedication to both his work and his family.
A proud graduate of Orange County College, George established himself as a respected cattle...
Edward H. Hunt
Apr 15, 2026
Edward H. Hunt, a lifelong resident of Chatham, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. He was born on March 7, 1945, in New York, and lived a life defined by hard work, independence, and deep devotion to his family.
Ed attended Chatham Central School, and after worked alongside many peers in his industry, where...
David C. Kilmer
Apr 14, 2026
David C. Kilmer, 77, of Philmont, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, at Pine Haven Nursing Home. He was born on June 7, 1948, in Hudson, New York, to the late Ronald and Florence (Bishop) Kilmer.
David honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1969 to 1973, a period that helped shape his disciplined and dedicated nature. Following...
Kurt Barensfeld
Apr 13, 2026
Kurt Barensfeld passed away on April 13, 2026, at Albany Medical Center, from pulmonary fibrosis, with his family by his side. He was, above all, a good man. He was kind and generous, and good-natured even when dealing with tough health problems.
Kurt was born on June 3, 1944, and raised in Middleburgh Heights, Ohio,a suburb of Cleveland. He graduated from...
Hermann Wahlers
Apr 8, 2026
Hermann Wahlers, 78, of Copake, a devoted woodworker, inventive tinkerer, and beloved father, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026, at Albany Medical Center. Born on September 10, 1947, in Kolen Ferden, Germany, Hermann's extraordinary journey began early when he immigrated to America just two months after his fifth birthday. Throughout his life, he was characterized by a unique blend...
Gladys B. Brown
Mar 30, 2026
Gladys B. Brown, 59, of Elizaville passed away on March 30, 2026, at Albany Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 13, 1966, in Hudson, to the late John and Mary (Laraway) McDarby.
Gladys spent her life nurturing those around her with kindness, strength, and an enduring love for her family and interests. Her dedication to community was...
Judith F. Smith
Mar 29, 2026
Judith F. Smith, of Chatham, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, at the Firemen's Home. Born on February 8, 1943, to the late George and Alma (Moffitt) Stutzman. She grew up in Philmont and in 1961 she married the late Lawrence Smith Sr.
Judy devoted much of her professional life to nursing, having worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at...
Glorianna Rozner
Mar 22, 2026
Glorianna Rozner, 63, of Stuyvesant, a beloved and devoted mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, at Albany Medical Center after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Born on January 4, 1963, Glorianna lived a life marked by love, generosity, and an unwavering dedication to her family, which she considered her greatest accomplishment.
Glorianna’s kindness and...
Gary M. Davis
Mar 19, 2026
Gary M. Davis, 79, of East Chatham, passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2026 at his home. He was born on September 24, 1946, in Chatham, to the late Kenneth and Charlotte (Alamillo) Davis. Gary lived a life marked by dedication, service, and community spirit that deeply touched all who knew him.
A proud veteran, Gary was drafted into the United...
Elizabeth Fielder
Mar 19, 2026
Elizabeth (AKA Judy) Fielder, 72 of Elizaville passed away March 19th, 2026, peacefully surrounded by her family.
Judy was known for her kindness and gentle personality and a smile that would light up a room.
Judy is survived by her husband of 38 years, Cameron Fielder, her son Joseph Murell Sr.(and Bonnie), the joy of her life, Joseph Murell Jr.(and Rielee). Her...
