Obituaries
Graham Patrick Tefft
Mar 19, 2025
Nassau- Graham Patrick Tefft, 74, of Nassau, NY, passed away on March 19, 2025, in North Adams, MA, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on August 29, 1950, in Hudson Falls, NY, Pat graduated from Hudson Falls High School and went on to study at Adirondack Community College before earning his bachelor's degree from SUNY Plattsburgh. He spent his career in...
Rose Nancy Welch
Feb 28, 2025
Schroon Lake- Rose Nancy (Dumar) Welch, 84, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, at her daughter Sandra's home with her loving granddaughter, Samantha, at her side for her final moments on earth. She was also well loved by her great-granddaughter, Sage.
Born on May 27, 1940 on Fischer Hill in Mineville, NY. Nancy was the daughter of William and Frances...
Laura Sturm
Feb 20, 2025
Laura M. Sturm, 90, of Castleton, passed away at home on February 20, 2025. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John Teal Sr. and Kathryn (Kolodich) Teal. Laura was a beloved wife and mother and was her husband's right hand in every endeavor they ever attempted. Together, Laura and her late husband William built three houses...
Cleland J. Wynkoop
Feb 15, 2025
Stuyvesant- Cleland J. Wynkoop, 80, of Stuyvesant passed away at Columbia Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born in West Haven, CT, he was the son of the late Cleland M. and Dorothy B. (Wasko) Wynkoop. Cle grew up in Clinton Corners, NY, where he was a member of the East Clinton Fire Department. He worked for many years as...
Kelly Chapman
Feb 13, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kelly M. Curtiss-Chapman 44 of Stephentown, N.Y.
Kelly grew up in Brainard, N.Y., graduated from NLCS in 1998, drove school bus for NLCS and worked as a delivery driver for FedEx. Kelly’s greatest passion was being a Mom, “Daudder”, Sister, and Grandma. She loved her family deeply. Kindness was her...
James M. Gubitz
Feb 11, 2025
St. Augustine, FL- Born in Albany, NY, Jim Gubitz suddenly left this world while visiting family on Sanibel Island, FL. He was 66 years old. In addition to his wife of almost 22 years, Alison Appleby, who was with him when he passed, Jim leaves many behind. He was many things to many people. He was a husband, a son,...
David J. Coddington
Feb 11, 2025
David John Coddington May 6, 1968 – February 11, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David John Coddington, affectionately known as Dave, who passed away on February 11, 2025, at his home in Colorado. He was 56 years old. Dave was a warm, adventurous, and fun-loving man with a zest for life. His passion for...
Noreen Dambrosi
Feb 7, 2025
Nassau- Noreen J. Dambrosi, 69, of Nassau passed away at Albany Medical Center on February 7, 2025. Born in New Hampshire to the late Curtis and Lorraine VanAuken she was raised in East Schodack and has lived nearly her entire life in this area.
After graduating high school Noreen joined the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged. She was...
Lois Sears
Feb 3, 2025
Valatie- Lois J. (Van Natten) Sears, 80, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Cobleskill, NY, on February 17, 1944, Lois was the daughter of Myrtle E. Sherman and Lewis Van Natten, Jr.
Lois was a dedicated wife to Benjamin H. Sears, who predeceased her just one month earlier. Together, they...
Martin W. Harrington, II
Jan 31, 2025
Pittstown- Martin William "Marty" Harrington, II, aged 63, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, January 31, 2025. Born in 1961, Marty was a man of many passions. He enlisted in the Marines in 1980, serving on active duty until 1984 and in the reserves until 1986. His time in the military shaped him into a person of strength...
Arnold R. Clewell, III
Jan 28, 2025
Andalusia, AL- Arnold R. Clewell, III, 70, of Andalusia, Alabama, passed away after a long battle with cancer, with his son at his side, on January 28, 2025.
Arnold R. Clewell, III, grew up in Nassau, NY. He is survived by his 95 year old mother, Mary Margaret Clewell Legg of Ball Ground, Georgia; two grandchildren whom he adored, Lillian Clewell...
Ann Marie Burke
Jan 18, 2025
Scenic, AZ- Ann Marie Burke, 83, of Scenic, AZ passed away, on Friday, January 17, 2025. Ann Marie graduated from Troy High School (NY) in 1960 and went onto work as a homemaker, teacher’s aide, and childcare professional. She was a longtime communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Troy, NY and a member of the Rosary Altar Society. In the...
Lynn Church
Jan 14, 2025
Nassau- Lynn M. (Phelps) Church, age 69, passed away peacefully, in the comfort of her home, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Lynn was born in Albany to the late Elizabeth Hungerford and Edward J. Phelps III. She grew up in Nassau with her ten siblings, where they were a staple of the Village. Lynn worked for the American Dog Owner's...
Benjamin H. Sears
Jan 3, 2025
Valatie- Benjamin H. Sears, 84, of Valatie passed away peacefully at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation on Friday, January 3, 2025. Ben was born on January 6, 1940, in Huntington, New York to the late Mildred Bloxom and Albert Sears. He was married to Lois VanNatten, who survives. Ben spent his professional career as a paper worker at Fort Orange Paper...
James Buel
Dec 27, 2024
James William Buel was born on October 2, 1983, and died unexpectedly on December 27, 2024. He was the beloved son of Shirley and James Joseph Buel, brother of Cheryl Buel Clark(Jeffrey) and uncle of Sophia Clark. He was predeceased by his father and maternal and paternal grandparents. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Jim graduated from...
Helen R. Tomlin
Dec 22, 2024
Hudson - Helen Ruth (Cuthbert) Tomlin of The Firefighter's Home in Hudson, NY, died on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the age of 106. Helen was the daughter of Emma S. (Mauger) Cuthbert and Harry L Cuthbert, born in Altoena, PA. She worked as a licensed practical nurse, both in New York and Florida until her retirement. She was a...
Raymond G. Morrill
Dec 14, 2024
East Schodack- On Saturday, December 14, 2024, Raymond G. "Ray" Morrill, passed over peacefully into eternal life with his beloved wife, Barbara, of 60 years and his two daughters, Dawn and Tami, by his side. Ray was born on October 5, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY, where he grew up with fond memories with his 8 siblings. Ray served in the...
William A. Defoe, Jr.
Dec 6, 2024
Rensselaer- William A. "Billy" Defoe, Jr., was born on December 15, 1974 in Plattsburgh, NY. He was the beloved son of William A. and Patricia Defoe.
He endured a short 4-month battle with cancer. William passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024, at the age of 49. William was predeceased by his parents.
William was a kind and gentle person who was...
Ivory Shuhart
Dec 5, 2024
An angel has gained her wings after just two short days on this earth. Ivory Sapphire Shuhart passed at Albany Medical Center on December 5th, 2024. She was the daughter of Stephania Dayton and Eddie Shuhart and though her time on this planet was short, the love for her by her family is, and forever will be strong.
She leaves her...
Susan Stammel-Huffer
Dec 4, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Susan R. Stammel-Huffer on December 4, 2024 at Albany Medical Center. Susan was born on January 30, 1955 in Albany. She grew up in Nassau, later moving to Chatham, NY. She graduated from Columbia High School in 1972. Susan had many jobs, personal caregiver, accounts receivable, and Legislative Assistant...
