Stephentown – Nathaniel D. Moss, 24, of Newton Road passed away on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 at the Berkshire Medical Center from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on Sunday, July 14th on Lebanon Mountain. Born on April 17th, 2000 in Pittsfield, Nate was the son of Amy Moss Goodermote and for the past 18 years the “son” of Steve Goodermote of Stephentown. Nate was a lifelong resident of the Valley and was educated in the Stephentown and Berlin Schools. Nate worked side by side with Steve in the Steve Goodermote Contracting Company with the plan to take over the business in the future. Nate enjoyed rides on his motorcycle, hunting, fishing, and hiking. His greatest enjoyment was going to work every day with “Dad” Steve. [Read more…] about Nathaniel D. Moss – Obituary
Obituaries
James Andrick – Obituary
James (Jim) Andrick, 76, passed away July 6th, 2024 at his residence in Hoosick Falls. He was predeceased by his parents William and Grace (Wagner) Andrick and his nephew Jared. He is survived by his sister Jean and brother Ed (Laurie), both of Hoosick Falls; brother David (Michelle) of Hyde Park; son Jason (Tonya) of Shaftsbury, VT; daughter Ellen (Ben Stephens) of Durham, NH, four grandchildren: Carson, Cooper, Mateo, and Nico; and niece Lyla. [Read more…] about James Andrick – Obituary
Edward G. Bacon Sr. – Obituary
Arlington – Edward G. Bacon Sr., 87, a resident of Arlington, Vermont passed away on July 13th, 2024 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. A graveside service was held on July 20th, 2024 at Evergreen Cemetery in Arlington, VT. To read his complete obituary or to send the family personal condolences, please visit sheafuneralhomes.com. [Read more…] about Edward G. Bacon Sr. – Obituary
Robert S. Lewis – Obituary
Berlin – Robert Samuel Lewis, 59, died suddenly on Sunday, June 30th. He graduated from Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School in 1982 and SUNY Delhi in 1984, with a degree in landscape design. In August 1985, he married the love of his life and best friend, Maria Cross, his wife of 38 years. They enjoyed living with adventure, friendship, and acceptance at the center of their home.
Rob was part of the Faddegon’s Nursery family for 40 years. He began as a crewmember, advanced to foreman, and ultimately became a successful and popular landscape designer. [Read more…] about Robert S. Lewis – Obituary
Suzanne A. Putnam – Obituary
Grafton – Suzanne Avis Putnam was born in Troy on February 17th, 1946 and passed June 30th, 2024. She was predeceased by her mother, Mary “Betty” Sciacco and her step father, Joseph Sciacco, Sr., her father, Charles Moore; her husband, Kent Putnam; and her sister, Nancy Moore. She is survived by her son, Seth Putnam; her brother, Joseph Sciacco Jr. and his wife Patricia; a nephew, Ryan Sciacco; niece, Nicole Sciacco; niece, Allison Kirchner and her husband, Matthew; and a great nephew, Scott Hallenbeck. Suzanne also valued her many close friends.
Suzanne enjoyed helping others, music, painting, landscaping, decorating for various holidays, baking, crafts, and early American life. She was a dedicated Grafton Town Clerk and Town Secretary for over 30 years. [Read more…] about Suzanne A. Putnam – Obituary
Clara S. Gutermuth
Berlin – Clara Sheldon Gutermuth, 103, died Saturday, June 29th, 2024, at The Pines Rehab Center in Easton, MD after a brief illness. She was born on January 31, 1921, in West Rupert, VT, the loving daughter of the late Henry Ruel Sheldon and Helen Ayres Sheldon.
Clara grew up in Hoosick Falls, NY, at the Walter A. Wood estate. She graduated from Hoosick Falls High School and later attended Mildred Elly Business School. In 1940 she married the love of her life, Allen F. Gutermuth. They lived in Berlin, NY all of their married life except for a short period during WWII when she lived in CA while he was in the Navy stationed in Carmel. [Read more…] about Clara S. Gutermuth
Mervin A. Wheatley – Obituary
Berlin – Mervin A. Wheatley, 87, known throughout his life as “Slim,” passed away at his home in Berlin on July 4th, 2024. He was born in Haverhill, NH, to Kenneth and Lillian Wheatley of Bradford, VT. The family moved from Bradford, finally settling in Dutchess County in New York where Slim finished his high school years. Along the way he became a musician and moved to Nashville, TN after high school, where he worked as a staff musician for WSM that owned the Grand Ole Opry. On his return home, Slim eventually gave up music for a few years, married, and started a family.
Slim came back to his musical roots in the 60’s and there he met Linda, who became his partner, and later his wife of over 53 years. They became quite popular in country music playing in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, performing at clubs, stage shows, radio and TV, and making annual trips to Nashville to record. Examples of their work can still be found on YouTube Under Slim & Linda. [Read more…] about Mervin A. Wheatley – Obituary
JerryLind Brundige – Obituary
Petersburgh – JerryLind Brundige, 58, of Petersburgh passed peacefully from this life on Monday, June 3rd, 2024 surrounded by the people and the things that she loved most. JerryLind was born in Albany on January 28th, 1966 and resided in Petersburgh for her entire life. She was a 1984 graduate of Berlin High School and later attended cosmetology school in Troy.
Jo Ann Wilbur Coffinger – Obituary
Jo Ann (Jody) Wilbur Coffinger passed away after a long illness on June 5th, 2024 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by her children. Born February 1st, 1940 and raised in Coalinga, California, Jody was the daughter of Annette and Frank McLellan. She married Thomas Allen Coffinger, Sr on August 10th, 1957. She has resided with her family in the Schuylerville area since 1959. [Read more…] about Jo Ann Wilbur Coffinger – Obituary
William E. Marcoux – Obituary
Hoosick Falls – William E. Marcoux “PA”, 76, passed away on Thursday May 23rd, at his residence on Snow Street in Hoosick Falls. He was the husband of the late Robin (Foster) Marcoux, “COO.”
William was born on July 16th, 1947, in Cambridge, NY, son of the late Henry and Agnes “Gee” (Greenwood) Marcoux. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era. William was employed at the Watervliet Arsenal as a welding engineer in the Benet Lab Division. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He could be found nightly on Fairbanks Road watching the sunsets. William also enjoyed his trips to Key West Florida visiting the Fish Monster. [Read more…] about William E. Marcoux – Obituary