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Clifton K (Kip) Couse Jr, passed away peacefully at his home on August 4th, 2021. He was born on May 4, 1961 to Clifton K. Couse Sr. and Anne Condon Couse in Syracuse, NY. He graduated from General Brown Central Schools in 1980. He served in the United States Navy from 1981-1986. He was proud of his military service and lived and shared his patriotism in all things. He followed in his father's footsteps as a welder, working at DAYTEC and most recently at General Electric in Schenectady, NY. He is survived by his companion, Kari Makuch Bartlett and her extended family; a daughter, Alicia Couse (Ryan Cook), Hesperia, CA, a son, Keith Couse (Nicole Vicha) Schuylerville, NY, three...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eric Leroy Edgerly. Left to cherish his memory include his mother, Thelma Edgerly; life partner Lynn Edgerly; his eldest daughter Sadie (Dan) Batchelder and their three sons Caeden, George and Killian, youngest daughter Tawn (Jake) Malison and their three children Reilly, Deklin and Lennon. Each of his grandchildren have inherited traits of which "Poppy" was so proud of. Caeden acquired his sense of humor, George his mechanical abilities, Killian his love of fishing, Reilly has Poppy's steadfastness and Groundedness, Deklin his charm and Lennon his musical abilities. There was nothing "Poppy" loved more than spending time with...

Charles Dallas Spigner, 84, of Gansevoort NY passed away in his home on Thursday, July 8, 2021 following a battle with Leukemia. Charlie was born in Troy, NY to Ernest and Carolyn Spigner, and grew up in Valley Falls NY. Charlie was a 1954 Graduate of Hoosick Valley High School. Upon graduation he enlisted and spent 2 years in the US Army. Following his time in the Army, Charlie attended Hoosick Valley Community College, and the Junior College of Albany. Charlie worked for Niagara Mohawk for 33 years, starting as lineman and retiring as a supervisor. During his time with Niagara Mohawk, Charlie was a product tester for LL Bean with a primary focus on extreme weather gear due to his...

Greenwich-Iona May McLeland, 97, of Greenwich, New York, beloved mother of Jana Vaye McLeland of Shushan, New York, and Karyn Ann Sobing of Cambridge, New York, passed away peacefully at home on June 3, 2021 with her daughters by her side. She was born on a farm in Superior, Colorado on March 19, 1924 to Leon Louis Wattelet and Louise Mary (LeComte) Wattelet. During World War II she worked at a defense plant making bullets. After marriage she was a telephone operator in Boulder, Colorado. In the days before color photographs she colored by hand the black and white photos taken by her husband who was a professional photographer. She enjoyed fishing, picnicking, and the beauty of the...

Beloved wife, mother, and Grandmother Virginia (Ginny) Tassi Degner, passed away on June 2, 2021, after a long illness. Ginny was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Carl, in 2019. Ginny was born on February 6, 1938, in New York City and raised in Tenafly, NJ. She graduated from Tenafly High School and later from Teachers College of Connecticut (now Central Connecticut State University). She then began a long and distinguished career as a teacher, starting in West Hartford, CT, and on to The Lasalle School, Shenendehowa and finally to Greenwich where she taught for 20 years. Carl and Ginny were married in 1962 in Newington, CT. Their lives together took them to Binghamton,...

Gary Ordway, 75, a resident of route 29 in Greenwich, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his residence after a long battle with cancer. He was born March 6, 1946 in Huntington Station, NY to the late Walter Samuel and Wilma Deen (Ward) Ordway. Gary was born and raised on Long Island and moved to Greenwich in 2001 because it reminded him of his hometown. He loved Washington County, Adirondacks, and the surrounding areas. Gary was a master mechanic and carpenter who excelled as a small engine repair man. Gary found himself spending time after retirement working for the Battenkill Railroad, which he took great pride in. He passed the tradition down to his son "Chip". He served his...

Frederick T. Pheiffer, born in Oxford, New Jersey on November 9, 1940, died after an illness Friday, June 4, 2021 in Saratoga Springs, NY. He was predeceased by his parents, John Howard Pheiffer and Mary Elizabeth (Kinney) Pheiffer. Fred received his B.A. from St. Frances University, his M.A from Boston College in American Government and was a Doctoral candidate in Public Affairs at SUNY Albany. He went on to a distinguished career in New York State government, serving in a leadership role for multiple Administrations. He retired to his beloved "Last Stop", a 40-acre horse farm in Greenwich, NY. There he maintained and enjoyed the beauty of the pastures and woods while caring for...

Florence Isabelle Perry, 94, was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Friday, May 28, 2021, into the waiting arms of her husband James Everett Perry Jr. her son William E. Perry and her granddaughter, Erin Austin Burke. She was born in Hoosick, NY on July 10, 1926, to the late Guy and Jennie (Haas) Philpott. Florence graduated from Hoosick Falls High School in 1944. She was a lifelong resident of this area and retired from Greenwich Central School, where she served as the lunchroom manager. She catered many weddings and worked at the Central Lunch and Washington County Fair. Her passion was doing crafts and music. She was a member of the Greenwich and Cambridge Senior...

Warrensburg: Jonathan W. Fifield, 49, of Third Avenue, passed away peacefully, Friday, April 30, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends following a courageous battle with cancer. Jon, also lovingly known as "Little Pick", "Pickles", and "Jonny-Fly" was born along with his twin sister Jana, in Cambridge on October 31, 1971 to Peggy and Wayne Fifield. Jon attended Greenwich Central School while growing his love for cooking and working part time at his mom's pizza shop and with Chef Steve Knopf at The White Swan Caf?, before graduating in 1990. He moved on to join the culinary arts program at Adirondack Community College. Jon cooked and tended bar at the Colonial Arms in...

Mary E. Van Schaick, 87, loving wife, and mother of Greenwich passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at her home. She was Born December 27, 1933 she was the youngest of 3 children born to Thomas and Eunice (O'Donnell) Sherin. Mary graduated from St. Peter's Nursing School in 1954. She worked for most of her professional life as a Registered Nurse at many of our area hospitals and as a Public Health Nurse for Washington County. She married Richard K. Van Schaick of Coxsackie on April 30, 1955. After raising their five children, Richard and Mary opened Derrick's gift shop in Greenwich. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church in Greenwich. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Queensbury-Howard W. Fifield, 67, of Queensbury and a longtime resident of Salem, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Saratoga Hospital with his family by his side. Born July 8, 1953 in Granville, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Anna (Stewart) Fifield. Howard was a 1971 graduate of Salem Washington Academy and in 1970, he finished 10th in the State Cross Country Sectionals. Howard worked for Agway in Salem for 25 years and then at CaroVail in Salem for 17 years retiring in 2010. Howard always kept himself active by Maple Sugaring and hunting. In the winter months, he plowed snow for many people in the Salem area. He loved watching sports, especially his grandchildren's...

Betty Evelyn Wilbur, 94, passed peacefully on to her new address at her eternal home in heaven on Monday, March 8, 2021 at the Fort Hudson Nursing Home. She was born February 22, 1927 in Greenwich, NY to the late Harold and Lillian (Teft) Snell. Betty thoroughly enjoyed baking goodies and at one point owned and operated a mobile pie wagon. She loved to garden and became quite proficient at it. She eloped and married the love of her life Charles Wilbur on New Year's Eve1946. Together they enjoyed raising their six children, square dancing and operating the family farm. She was devoted to her family; they meant the world to her. Betty also loved the sound of a violin and in her...

Dateline: Greenwich Timothy Flatley, 75, of Greenwich, NY, passed away on February 21, 2021, at Troy Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Troy, NY, where he had been living for the last few years. Tim is survived by his brother, Edward Flatley (Dorothy) of San Jose, CA, his sister, Jane Garstang (Harold) of Leesburg, FL, his sister Leona Read (Peter) of Greenwich, NY, and his sister Maura Flatley (Daniel Zlatin) of Nepean, Ontario, Canada. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Anna Mary (Bell) Flatley and his brother John Flatley. No services are being planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave.,...

Joshua Chambers, 45, a resident of Greenwich and Saratoga passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at Loma Linda Hospital because of a brain hematoma. He was born November 22, 1975 in Cambridge, NY to Joseph and Betty (Hamilton) Chambers. Josh was first and foremost a son, brother, friend, nephew, and cousin. He was a talented musician, poet, theatre director genius, risk taker, obstinate pain the ass, avid reader, college professor, tennis player and songwriter. Ernest Hemingway once said, "Only bullfighters and jockeys live their lives all the way up". Josh seemed to live by Hemingway's quote. He was a prolific songwriter, director, and writer. Josh left a lasting imprint on many...

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