All Obituaries

Salem-Wayne R. Moffitt, Sr., 80, of Salem, passed away Friday morning, April 2, 2021 at his residence. Born June 1, 1940 in Salem the son of the late Carlton Seymour and Dorothy Frances (Hill) Moffitt. Wayne attended Salem Washington Academy and worked for the Cary Farm in Salem for many years.  He then worked for Tom & Diane Jilek on their farm as well as Wilmot’s Chicken Farm in Cambridge.  Wayne last worked on his brother David’s farm in Cossayuna until he...

  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...

Salem, NY-James Edward Washburn, Sr., “I’m not gonna lie” age 50, moved peacefully to Heaven at his home in Salem, NY on Tuesday morning, March 23, 2021. Born in at the Mary McClellan Hospital on July 29, 1970, he was the son of the late Cassius Washburn and Gail Burch.  “Jimmy” as his family and many friends called him attended Salem Central School, was known and loved by many.  He never met a stranger as he was quick to befriend everyone who crossed...

Buskirk-It is with heavy hearts the Matte family and Val Orlop announce the passing of Gary M. Matte, 59, at Albany Medical Center on Monday, March 15, 2021 at 12:24 am after a long illness. Gary was born December 9, 1961 in Cambridge the son of the late Reginald Matte, Sr. and Vivian Weber Matte.  Gary was a Steel Erector and Roofer most of his working life.  He worked for M&M Steel Erectors in York, PA for 30 years. Gary was a true outdoorsman.  He loved fishing,...

 Salem- Gregory Nosal died peacefully of old age on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the Plumeria Adult Home in Fort Edward, NY.     Born September 20, 1920 in Wysoki-Borek, Poland, he was the son of Michail and Jekaterina (Gurinowicz) Nosal. The family moved to Rovno, Poland in 1936. In 1939 he had just begun studying at the Technical University in Lemberg, Poland when World War II broke out. He spent the next 6 years surviving as best he could all over Europe,...

Eagle Bridge-Harry L. Moses, the last surviving grandson of Grandma Moses, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 13, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born in Eagle Bridge, New York October 17, 1931 to Lloyd and Alice (Brown) Moses. He spent his whole life living at the family farm and attended schools in Eagle Bridge and Hoosick Falls. Upon graduation in the early 50's, he joined the US Army serving in a motor pool near Boston Mass. After his discharge he worked for the Moses...

Shushan-Mary Elizabeth Gould, 96, of Shushan, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Glens Falls Hospital. Born February 4, 1925 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Walter Scott and Mary Elizabeth (Pease) Roberts. Mary attended Glens Falls High School and at the age of 16, her first job was at Kresge Five & Dime Store in Glens Falls and then worked at Clark’s Glove Factory in Glens Falls during WW II.  Mary was a photographer for tourists in Lake George earning...

Cambridge-Margaret (Peggy) Powers Bloom went to Heaven on Friday, March 12, 2021 after a brief illness. Peggy was born September 21, 1926 in a house on North Park St. to Joseph J. Powers Sr. and Mary Costello Powers.  Her mother died when she was very young, so she and her three brothers were raised by their father and grandmother. As a teenager she went to live with and work for her oldest brother Tom and his wife Marguerite in the restaurant they owned, while attending Cambridge...

Hebron-Robert (Bob) Fred Gerber, 86, of Hebron, passed away Thursday morning, March 11, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side.  Born in Brooklyn, NY on September 25, 1934 to Elizabeth Brüning Wangemann and Fred Gerber. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara; his son, Robert Jr. (Christine), daughter, Christine Elizabeth (John); his beloved granddaughters, Jessica and Melissa and great grandson Oliver.  He is also survived by several nieces and...

Salem-John R. “Jack” Middlebrook, 88 of Salem, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side. Born September 9, 1932 in Troy, NY, he was the son of the late William “Toby” Middlebrook and Helen Lambertsen Middlebrook. Jack graduated from Lansingburgh High School in 1950 and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1955.  Jack worked with his father, Toby, at Middlebrook Music.  He...