All Obituaries

Cambridge-John T. Gillen, 79, of Cambridge, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 into the arms of his Heavenly Father.  He had suffered from kidney disease for several years. John was predeceased by his parents, John H. and Jessica (Hunter) Gillen; two siblings, Maureen Gillen Chan and Nano Gillen. John is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruth (von Glan) Gillen; his daughters, Kristin Gillen and Katherine “Katie” Gillen, both of Clifton Park; his brother and his wife,...

Salem-Erica Gillian “Rickie” Ahearn, 79, of Salem, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at The Pines in Glens Falls. Born in Colebrook, NH April 19, 1941, she was the daughter of the late DeWitt and Florence (Congdon) Clyatt. Erica graduated from New Britain High School in New Britain, CT and served in the U.S. Navy. She worked at Pratt & Whitney in North Haven, CT and then at their location in Southington, CT as a welder/machine operator retiring in 1984 after 16 years of...

Salem-Rev. Calvin G. Witham went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, January 3, 2021.  He was surrounded by his loving family who helped fulfill his wishes of dying with dignity at home.  Rev. Witham was 94 years old at the time of his death and is predeceased by his wife of 69 years Clara (Bonnie) Witham, their daughter Juanita L. Bardon and their son Gary L. Witham.  He is survived by his daughters Cheryl Ehrlich of Salem, NY and Mary Etta Grabowski and her husband...

Eagle Bridge-JoAnn Reid, 88, of Eagle Bridge, passed away peacefully Friday evening, January 1, 2021 at her residence with her family by her side. Born in Kingsland, AR on September 27, 1932, she was the daughter of the late William Leftridge and Dolly (Culligan) Golden. JoAnn graduated from Kingsland High School and married her husband, Frederick M. Reid in 1950.  She and her husband lived in many areas of the United States and world as he served his country.  They settled in...

Eagle Bridge-Raymond E. Coon, Sr., 92, of Eagle Bridge, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington. Born May 14, 1928 in Cambridge, he was the son of the late John and Lilly (Davis) Coon. Raymond was educated in Cambridge and worked for Flomatic Corp. in North Hoosick for 42 years retiring after 42 years of service. Ray enjoyed racing stock cars.  He owned horses at the Saratoga Race Track and also the Hinsdale Race Track in...

Buskirk-Harry “Tim” Motsiff, 79, of Buskirk, NY, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, December 14, 2020. He is survived by his high school sweetheart of 58 years, Joy (Wagoner) Motsiff; his sister Audrey Moon, his three sons, Dale, Deane and PJ Motsiff.  His “favorite” daughter-in-law Sue Robertson, 6 grandchildren (Cody, Samuel, Lucas, Caroline, Jack and Timmy Motsiff), 1 great-grandson (Rowen) and his black labrador retriever,...

Cambridge, NY-Dorothy L. Hommel, 91, of Cambridge, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington. Born November 26, 1929 in Englewood, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Trygve and Anna (Thompson) Olsen. Dorothy graduated from the Fort Lee Junior High School in Fort Lee, NJ.  Dorothy worked for Dr. Welling at the Mary McClellan Hospital in Cambridge until she retired.  She also worked Tuesday nights at the Cambridge Valley...

Shushan-Thomas Frank Gray, 66 of Shushan, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 8, 2020.  He was born on August 8, 1954 to Clifford Clark Gray and Millicent P. Montgomery Gray, both of whom predeceased him. He is survived by loving relatives: his sister, Michele Gray-Schaffer (Eric Schaffer) of Pittsburgh, PA; his aunt and uncle, Sylvia and Charles Wilson of Shushan; another uncle, Livingston T. Coulter of Saratoga; niece and nephews, Abigail, Ethan and Gregory Schaffer;...

Cambridge-Honnora Farrell Santoro, 90, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 6, 2020 at the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls. Born July 2, 1930 in Rutland, she was the daughter of the late John and Mildred (Grower) Farrell.  Honnora graduated from Hudson Falls High School and attended Wagner College and Columbia University where she earned her Master’s Degree. She was a Librarian and Administrator for the New York Public Library for 33 years...

Cambridge-Barbara Ring of Cambridge, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease and a debilitating stroke. Barbara was born on January 13,1939 to Barbara Healey (Welsh) and Anthony Healey in Manhasset, NY. She grew up on Long Island with her parents and older brother Richard (Dick) Healey. She spent a lot of happy time with her twenty-one first cousins on her mother’s side. She was an avid tennis player, a competitive swimmer, and a...