All Obituaries

Hampton- Michael Richard Stark, 53, of Hampton, NY passed away on January 6, 2021 at Hillcrest Commons in Pittsfield, MA.  He is survived by his sons Nicholas R. Stark of Hampton, NY and Nathaniel L. Stark of Danby, VT; his parents Richard and Frances Stark of Hampton, NY; and a sister Holly L. Stark of Weymouth, MA.  He was a lifetime member of the Hampton Volunteer Fire Company, holding many positions including fire chief for a short time. He enjoyed hunting, playing paint...

Whitehall- Ralph Porter Jr., 88 of Whitehall, NY passed away at the Glens Falls Hospital after a short illness on January 5th, 2021. He was the son of the late Ralph Porter Sr. and Ellen Brown. Ralph served in the military for 35+ years and specialized in the Armor Division for Tanks.  He retired from the Imperial/Hercules/Ciba Giegy and Finch and Pruyn after 45 years.  Ralph was an EMT for several different Rescue squads for 30 years.  He loved hunting, camping, and...

Whitehall-H. Ronald Bessette went to be with our lord and savior on Dec 30,2020.  Ron was the first-born son of the late Henry L. and Edna M. (Lindsay) Bessette. Ron was married to Janice (Romeo) Bessette, together they have spent the last 50 years with each other. In his early years Ron was employed by the D&H Railroad, but his love and passion were restoring old cars most of his life. He was what many called the back-yard mechanic. He had a special talent of being able to turn...

Hudson Falls/Whitehall – Stanley Norman Austin,71, of 32 Stone School House Road passed away Thursday December 24 at his home after a long and courageous battle with Alpha 1. He was born November 4, 1949 in Ticonderoga, NY to Hanford and Doris (Johnson) Austin. Stan grew up on the family farm in Whitehall, NY and graduated in 1968 from Whitehall Central School. Even though he farmed for several years, he was a mechanic at heart and could fix anything that needed a wrench or a welding...

Whitehall – Bruce L. Perry, 56 loving son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at his family home on December 17th, 2020.  Born on December 26, 1963 he was the son of Donald and Gloria (Gilmore) Perry.  He was a graduate of Whitehall High School Class of 1982.  Immediately following high school, Bruce went to work for the family business.  In 1989, Bruce began working at Salem Farm Supply where he was employed until his passing. In his spare time...

Whitehall Richard J. Wescott 82 died December 7, 2020 in the Glens Falls Hospital after a long illness. Richard was born and raised in Whitehall, New York and he was the son of the late Elnora (Whalen) and Ralph Wescott. Besides his parents he is predeceased by his brothers Martin and David Wescott, sister’s Louise Smith, Katherine Martindale and a Grandson Christopher Adam Wescott. He is survived by his wife May (Trevellyan) Wescott. Son Bruce Wescott (Betty Jean), daughter...

WHITEHALL--Joan Ann McGrath Neiles, 86, passed into the loving arms of our Lord with family by her side on November 27, 2020 at Glens Falls Hospital. Born February 22, 1934 in Whitehall.  She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Marion (Beaudoin) McGrath.  Joan attended Whitehall Central School, class of 1953.  She was a life-long resident of Whitehall.  She worked at Bill Jacksons for many years and Sears Catalogue location, both also located in Whitehall.  She...

Amsterdam and Whitehall Timothy Bob Buhrmaster also known as “Bernie“,  passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2020 at the age of 49. He is survived by his Mother Liz Senese (Drew), Brother Stephen “Jay“  Buhrmaster (Ayreen) , Uncle Bob to Nephew Jacob, Niece Riella , Step brother Joseph Senese , Nephew AJ, Niece Emily and many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Tim was born in Amsterdam, New York and graduated from Amsterdam High School. He was a man of many...

Whitehall/Troy-John “Jack” Brooks 74, passed away on Thursday November 19, 2020 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy.  Born on August 20, 1946, he was the son of the late Rosalie (McKenna) and John Brooks. He is survived by his Brothers, James, Kevin and Brian Brooks and his sister Colleen Brooks. Friends and family may call from 9:30AM to 10:30AM on Saturday November 21, 2020, at the Jillson Funeral Home Inc., 46 Williams Street, Whitehall, NY 12887.  A Mass of Christian...

Whitehall-Mary J. Walstrom passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 12, 2020 at the Slate Valley Nursing Center at the age of 103. She was born in Whitehall, New York on February 12, 1917, Mary was the third child of Frank and Minnie (Ross) Jeffreys. Mary attended the Whitehall School System class of 1935.  After school she worked with her father at the old Whitehall Silk Mill. In 1942 she married Eric Walstrom on Valentine’s Day.  They remained married for 53 years...