All Obituaries

Salem-Julian P. Bolden, 74, of Salem, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady following an extended illness. Julian was born June 12, 1945 in Hinsdale, NH the son of the late Raymond and Laurette (Corbin) Bolden.  He graduated from Hinsdale High School and had owned and operated a sporting goods store in New Hampshire.  Julian relocated to Salem where he began a career in real estate owning and operating Bolden Realty in Salem for many years. Julian...

Shushan-Victor Urbielewicz 94, of Shushan, passed away peacefully Friday, July 26, 2019 at his residence. Born in Amsterdam October 1, 1924, he was the son of the late Francis and Karolyna (Kuklauha) Urbielewicz.  Victor graduated from the Wilbur Lynch High School in Amsterdam and he then enlisted in the U.S. Army serving during WW II.  Following his discharge, he attended Hudson Valley Community College earning an associate’s degree. Victor worked in Power Control for...

Argyle-Alfred John Clark (Pop), 89, of Argyle, passed to heaven Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Washington Center in Argyle. Born in Belcher, he was the son of late Albert and Euphie (Bain) Clark. He was the last survivor of seven children. John was a member of the Hebron United Presbyterian Church. He was active in the Hebron Fire Dept. He served on the board of directors of Agway. John was also a member of the fair board for many years. He was a lifelong dairy farmer owning and operating...

Salem-Patricia Moffitt Gould, 77, of Salem, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at her residence. Born April 21, 1942 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Carlton and Dorothy (Hill) Moffitt. Pat attended Salem Washington Academy and had worked for Atwater’s Potato Farm in Salem for many years.  She watched her grandchildren for years and went on to work at Owlkill Farm and later at West Mountain Inn in Arlington, VT until she retired in 2006. Pat enjoyed watching and...

Eagle Bridge-Donald J. Clairmont died at home in Eagle Bridge in the arms of his loved ones on July 3, 2019 after a long illness.  For the past six months, he fought hard but it just was more than he could do.  Don was the son of the late Leonard and Helen Halpin Clairmont.  He grew up in Green Island.  Upon graduation from Heatley High School in 1963, he joined the United States Marine Corps.  During his four years as an active Marine, he obtained the rank of...

Salem-Ruby L. Chapman, 91, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Glens Falls Hospital.  Ruby was born January 2, 1928 in Wells, VT the daughter of the late George and Lena (Batease) Hadaway.  She attended school in Rupert, VT and had worked at the Red Mill in Arlington, VT.  She then worked at Sherwood Medical in Argyle for 25 years until she retired. Ruby was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church; she enjoyed going for walks with her husband and loved...

West Rupert, VT – Robert James Tifft, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center.   Bob was born March 17, 1937 in Rupert, Vermont, the son of the late Orla Tifft and Ella (Fisher) Tifft. Bob attended the Rupert schools and Washington Academy in Salem, NY.  At the age of 18 he enlisted in the U.S. Army for three years and served in Korea.  He also spent another five years in the reserves.  He was employed over 30 years for J.K....

Salem-Richard “Dick” Alexander Hickland’s extraordinary life on earth ended with his departure to our Lord and Savior on July 1, 2019. Dick was born on January 20, 1924 to Scots-Irish immigrants, James and Anne Hickland.  The youngest of seven children, Dick began his life filled with joy, fights, messy chocolate ice cream, and love at his family’s farm in Enfield, Massachusetts.  After the family farm was acquired for the Quabbin Reservoir, his family...

White Creek-Ronald D. Watkins, 61, of White Creek, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Born in Bennington March 23, 1958, he was the son of the late William and Stella (Sweet) Watkins. Ron graduated from Cambridge Central School and worked for the New York State Canal Corporation in Waterford for 37 years retiring in 2018 at a Hydraulic Dredge Captain.  He truly loved his job and enjoyed working with his co-workers. Ron loved...

South Cambridge – Edward Paul Hepp, 81, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 at the Saratoga Hospital. Born October 9, 1937 in Paterson, NJ. Ed was the son of the late Theodore and Jean (Epper) Hepp.  He was also predeceased by a sister, Kathy (Hepp) Gravenkemper. Ed graduated from Hawthorne High School in 1955, attended Paul Smith’s College for Forestry, and served as a Paratrooper in the Airborne division with the U.S. Army. Starting in tree surgery, he was a professional...