Category Archives: Obituaries

OBITUARIES: Gay, Stang, Castillo, Groat, Magyar, Almstead, Kulyniak, Ciancetta, Dwyer, Bell

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Walter L. Gay (1957 – 2022)

KINDERHOOK—Walter L. Gay, 64, of Valatie passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 in Kinderhook.

Born May 9, 1957 in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of the late Robert C. and Genevieve M. (McKean) Gay. He was employed by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance in Albany. He was an avid horror movie lover and wrote many reviews of the movies. He also enjoyed true crime and detective stories and hiking. He was a member of the Kinderhook Elks Lodge #2530.

He is survived by: his brother, Brian R. Gay (Cindy) of Valatie; one niece and one nephew. He was predeceased by his brother, Malcolm M. Gay. Read more…

OBITUARIES: Gough, Marmora, DeLee, Martino, Brandt, Rizzi

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Marian Gough

Marian E. Gough (1941 – 2022)

KINGSTON—Marian (Munson) Gough, 80, of Claverack passed away at the Kingston Health Alliance Hospital, Friday, April 22, 2022.

She was born in Wesport to Harry and Ruth (Moore) Munson, August 18, 1941. She was one of 15 children.

She worked for years in the Albany CSEA headquarters as a posting clerk before retiring.

She enjoyed bingo, bowling, camping, vacationing and spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed watching game shows and showing off her skills with word puzzles. Read more…

OBITUARIES: Fiero, Hatch, Doyle, Henderson, Parsons

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Paul Fiero

Paul K. Fiero (1954 – 2022)

CHATHAM—Paul K. Fiero, 67, born November 29, 1954, passed away at home March 17, 2022.

He was born in Hudson and went to Chatham Central School, graduating in 1972.

He was a member of Saint James Roman Catholic Church in Chatham. He was a state employee and worked in corrections for 25+ years, retiring in 2018.

Mr. Fiero was predeceased by his mother, Jeanette Jones Fiero and father, Franklin William Fiero. He is survived by his brother, Franklin “Scott” Fiero and numerous cousins. Read more…

OBITUARIES: Spaeth, Kastner, Slater, Hermance, Wambach

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William Spaeth (1934 – 2022)

ELIZAVILLE—William Spaeth, 88, of Elizaville passed away peacefully Sunday, April 10, 2022.

Born April 1, 1934 in New York City, he was the son of Alfred and Helen Spaeth. “Bill” served in the United States Navy during the Korean War, and his career was in construction.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and he enjoyed many trips including Africa, Western United States, and the Yukon. Read more…

OBITUARIES: Dalton, Rose

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Anna R. Dalton (1925 – 2022)

HUDSON—Anna Rose Dalton, 97, of Copake passed away Friday, April 8, 2022 at Columbia Memorial Hospital.

She was born February 17, 1925 in New York City, the daughter of Gabriel and Anna (Rajkovic) Chrappa.

Mrs. Dalton was a full-time resident of Copake since 1986 having been a part-time resident since 1969. She previously resided in Tuckahoe before moving to Eastchester, where she raised her family. Read more…