All Obituaries

Eagle Bridge-John K. Montgomery, of Eagle Bridge, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. John’s son Ian was at his bedside, while his life long skiing partner, April Montgomery and daughter, Donna Montgomery and their Alaskan Malamute Tuk were in close proximity. John leaves behind his sister, Dorothy Goode and sister-in-law, Norene Montgomery as well as nephews, Billy, Timmy and Spencer Montgomery and nieces, Cindy Hatin, Becky...

Salem-Barbara J. Hunter, 79, of Salem, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at her residence.  Born in Granville on July 1, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Ruth (Higgins) Beattie.  Barb grew up on the family farm in Rupert, VT one of eight Beattie children.  She attended grade school in Rupert, graduating from Salem Washington Academy in 1958 and attended the University of Vermont.   Barbara married Robert Hunter on November...

Cambridge-Ronald Edward Young, 85, of Cambridge, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at his residence. Born August 3, 1935 in Hoosick Falls, he was the son of the late Fred and Ethel (Leschorne) Young.  Ronald attended school in Buskirk and also in Hoosick Falls.  He entered the U.S. Air Force and served for nine years.  He worked at a paper mill in Bennington and eventually moved to Grand Rapids, MI where he lived for many years and worked at various restaurants as a cook...

Cambridge-Roland “Rick” Young, Jr., 68, of Plains Rd, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls. Born in North Adams, MA on July 23, 1952, he was the son of the late Ruth Rhodes and Bill Young. He received his education at the Cambridge Central School, in Cambridge, New York. After high school he went to work at Oak Industries, and then went to work for Saint-Gobain which was previously owned by other companies. He was...

Hartford-Pierre Adrian Duval, age 83 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 23, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Pete was born in Hudson Falls, NY on September 3, 1937, the son of Nellie Holcomb and Cleofus Duval. Pete served in the U.S. Navy, enlisting September of 1954. After the Navy he worked for moving companies as a truck driver and mover; eventually retiring from Adirondack Scenic, in Argyle, NY. He met the love of his life Pauline; settled in Hartford, NY and...

Hoosick Falls-WendySue Babcock, 64, of Hoosick Falls, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Born February 13, 1956 in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Evelyn (Walizer) Hunt. WendySue graduated from Berlin central School and had worked at Crescent Manor in Bennington for a short time.  She then went to work at W.J. Cowee in Berlin for 15 years. She was a member of the Petersburgh United Methodist Church and loved the holidays,...

Salem, NY.  Kenneth Charles Blackler, 50, of Salem, passed away quietly Wednesday, September 16, 2020 after a long battle with brain cancer.  Kenny joined his beloved wife, Roxana. He is the son of Claudia Norton Blackler and the late Stephen Paul Blackler, Sr.  Kenny is also survived by a brother, Stephen Paul Blackler, Jr. and his wife Ann Villet; his sister, Laura Lemoine and her husband Allan; his aunts and uncles, Lorraine and Simon Zweighaft, Donna Napoli and her...

Greenwich-Leonard J. "Coke" Welsh, 92, of Greenwich, passed away peacefully Sunday September 13, 2020. He died at home while in the arms of his caregiver, grandson Cody McLucas. Cody shared that Pop's last words were "Tell everyone I Love them!"  "Coke" as he was called by many, was born May 12, 1928 in Salem, NY. He was the son of the late William and Nancy (McNaughton) Welsh.  "Coke" attended Salem Washington Academy, where he...

Cambridge-Donald H. Hamilton, 72, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Albany Medical Center. Don was born December 31, 1947 in Cambridge and was the son of the late Harold and Arlene (Hall) Hamilton.   Those who knew him and loved him and understood what a great man he was - hard working, kind, funny, genuine, salt of the earth, a mentor, well known and dedicated community member, the best dad and a true friend to too many to count.  He grew...

Cambridge-Elizabeth Ann Poitras, 56, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully Monday, September 7, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her immediate family after losing her battle with cancer. Born April 26, 1964 in Lowell, MA, she is the daughter of Ernie and Elizabeth (Scanlon) Frobese.  Elizabeth graduated from Lowell High School and worked for the Lowell Regional transportation Authority for many years.  She was a former member of the White Creek Fire Dept. and previously a child...