All Obituaries

Cambridge-Carolyn Louise LeGrys, 87, of Cambridge, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 at Elderwood at Ticonderoga. Carolyn was born in Cambridge July 11, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Helmer and Dorothea (Abrahamson) Thygesen. Carolyn graduated from Greenwich High School in 1950 and earned her bachelor’s degree from Plattsburgh State.  She was an elementary school teacher at the Cambridge Central School prior to her retiring. Carolyn was very spiritual and was a...

Cambridge-The Hoyt children are saddened to announce the passing of their father, Bunch on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at the age of 89 at Fulton Center Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Gloversville from complications due to Alzheimer’s Disease.  Born G. Everett Hoyt, Jr, April 18, 1930 to G. Everett and Cynthia “Sis” Hoyt.  Growing up in Fairfield, CT, he went to Fairfield Country Day School and graduated from the Lawrenceville School, Lawrence,...

Cambridge-John J. Svitak, 84, of Cambridge, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 at the Centers for Living & Rehabilitation in Bennington. Born June 14, 1935 in the Bronx, he was the son of the late William & Catherine (Pedro) Svitak.  John moved to Cambridge in 1946 and graduated from Cambridge Central School in 1955.  While in high school, he worked part-time performing lawn care with Tony Barratto and also worked at the A & P Store.  John also worked at McGee...

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....