Janessa Carole Nisley, 69, of Greenport passed away peacefully in her home on Mt. Merino Road on February 27, 2014. Her husband Prof. Jay C. Carlisle was by her side.
Born March 3, 1944 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Janessa was the daughter of the late Jean and Esther Nisley of Greencastle, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her husband, her sister Rebecca Nisley of Avon, Connecticut, her brothers Robert Martin of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and Jack Nisley of Atlanta, Georgia, her step daughter Marie Carlisle of New York City, and several nieces and nephews.
Janessa was a n honors graduate of the Lancaster County Day School (1962), Vassar College (1967) and Fordham Law School (1974) where she was a founding editor of the Schools Urban Law Journal. Janessa was admitted to practice law in New York State and federal courts in 1974 and devoted her entire legal career to public interest law. She was a trial attorney for the NYC Corporation Counsel and later appointed during Mayor Edward I. Koch’s tenure as Chief of Special Litigation and appeals for the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development. During her twenty years as HPD Chief Janessa argued hundreds of appeals in state and federal courts, including the famous “Dracula” and “Devil” landlord tenant cases which established new law in New York State.
Upon her retirement from HPD in 1994 Janessa was publically praised as a lawyer and humanitarian by then Chief Judge of New York Judith S. Kaye, U.S. Supreme Court Justice William Brennan and then Fordham Law School Dean John D. Feerick. Chief Judge Kaye stated, “Your twenty years’ work on behalf of the people of New York City is a record of public service equaled by few. The more than one hundred cases you have argued as HPD’s head of appeals constitutes a substantial contribution to all areas of state law related to housing, and it is difficult to think of as a body of law with greater impact on the day to day lives of millions of New Yorkers” Dean Feerick stated, “Through your work you have saved many people from homelessness and have set a very special standard of excellence as a lawyer. In everything, you have tremendously influenced your colleagues and made the world a better place.”
Janessa was an active participant in the Vassar and Lancaster County Day alumni associations. She was a statewide founding director of the New York Woman’s Bar Association and for many years a member of the Association’s Judicial Screening Committee. Janessa was a long time officer of the N.Y.C. Network of Bar Leaders, a past president of the Brooklyn Chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union, a director of twenty five years for the South Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation and a director for Special Needs Inc. of Ghent, New York. Her principal hobby was traveling in foreign countries. Janessa lived and studied in Germany and China. She traveled throughout the world including her 2012 trek to Southeast Asia with her husband Jay Carlisle.
A memorial Service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made in Janessa’s name to the Lancaster County Pennsylvania Day School and to Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York.

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Joseph Andrew Pazera IBM Engineer/Manager Joseph A. Pazera “Sonny” passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. A native of Hudson/Greenport and born in Hudson on June 11, 1931, he was the son of Joseph C. Pazera and Helen Toth Pazera. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Himmel Pazera; three children, Kim Pazera of Boston, MA; Joseph (Ann) of Springfield, MO and Juliet of New Orleans, LA; two loving grandchildren, Emily Rose and Sofia Elizabeth, as well as many nieces, nephews and in-laws. He was predeceased by his sisters, Beverly Carey of Stottville, NY and Eve Retz of Tucson, AZ. He attended Hudson schools and graduated from Hudson High in 1949. A high-honor student and an acclaimed athlete, playing football, basketball l, baseball and track. He attended Ithaca College and Kansas State College prior to enlisting in the Air Force in 1951. He was a veteran of the Korean War, discharged in 1955. He joined IBM Corporation in 1955 and was employed with IBM for 38 years. He taught system’s applications and managed several engineering departments. He worked on the early Space Program with NASA on Gemini, Apollo and the B-70 Bomber and Ballistic Missile Early Warning System. His job with IBM gave him the fortunate opportunity to travel extensively all over the continental United States as well as France, Germany, Scotland, England, Japan and the Netherlands. He was a member of St. Mary’s Parish in Hudson and President of the Pastoral Council for over 14 years. He was a life member of the Polish Sportsmen’s Club and American Legion Post #184, serving as Vice Commander and Adjutant. An avid fisherman, who loved exploring ponds and streams in New York and Canada, as well as going to the Secret Pond with his fishing buddies. We welcome you to join us to celebrate his life on Monday, March 10 from 9am-11am at Bates and Anderson’s Funeral Home, followed by a mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary’s Church in Hudson. Interment will be at the Pazera Family plot in Cedar Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations to St. Mary’s Church or the Wounded Warriors.

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Charles Henry Hamm, 75, of Hudson, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. Born July 8, 1938 in Hudson, he was the son of the late Henry and Grace (Becker) Hamm. He was a welder at L & B Corp in Hudson. Charles was devoted to his family. Charles is survived by his beloved wife, Helen (Madison) Hamm; his devoted daughter, Helen Barajas of Texas; his loving grandchildren, Stephanie Malchow, Jay Malchow, and Britney Schermerhorn; his brother Phil Hamm; his sister, Marion Bishop; and his great-grandchildren, Isabella Martinez and Hunter Schermerhorn. He was predeceased by two sisters, Rose and Grace, and two brothers, Frank and George. Services are private and at the convenience of the family.

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Raymond L. Grabowski, 83, of Greenport, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. Born January 17, 1931 in Greenport, he was the son of the late Benjamin and May Grabowski. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. Raymond was a design engineer at the Universal Match Factory in Greenport. Surviving are three sons, Michael, David, and James, all of Greenport; two grandsons, Andrew of Greenport and Michael of Greenville, his sister, Constance MacGiffert of Greenport, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth (Eliasen) Grabowski in 2000. No services are scheduled at this time.

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Robert W. Wischhusen, 80, of Hudson, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014 at his residence. The full obituary will be in Wednesday’s paper.

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Raymond Spencer Brown, “Brownie”, of Greenport, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. Born September 10, 1932 in Hudson, he was the son of the late Raymond and Helen (Shufelt) Brown. Ray is survived by his wife, Shirley A. (Gumprecht) Brown, who he married on March 26, 1955; three children, Barry Brown, Cindy (Joe) Keeler, and Suanne (Edward) Nitsky; nine grandchildren, Brett and Darren Keeler, Joshua and Travis Brown, Tabitha (William Brash), Taran, Treven, Taylor (Reginald) Scantlebury, and Tate Nitsky, and five great-grandchildren, Willa Brash, Natailya, Niyia, and Nadia Spencer, and Liam Scantlebury. Also surviving is his brother, Wesley (Lois) Brown of Cary, N.C. Ray served in the US Navy from 1951-1955 during the Korean War and attained the rank of Radioman 2nd Class. He worked and managed A & P Stores in Coxsackie and Hudson and retired from Williams Lumber in 1994. After retiring he worked for Columbia County. He was a sports fan of the Red Sox, the Mets, and the Atlanta Braves. Ray also loved playing golf. He coached and managed Little League and Babe Ruth Teams. He was a life member of Greenport Fire Company #3, the Stuyvesant Falls VFW, the Hudson American Legion, and a former member of the Hudson Elks. Ray will miss his weekly luncheons with his good friends-Fran, Smokey, and Dave. Visiting hours are 4-6 pm Sunday at the Bates & Anderson – Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. Services will be held at 11 am Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Reformed Dutch Church Cemetery in Claverack. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Road, Albany,, NY, 12205 or to the American Diabetes Association, Pine West Plaza Building 2, Suite 204, Washington Avenue Ext, Albany, NY, 12205.

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Akira Hamaguchi died on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. He was born in Japan on January 2, 1945 and came with his family to California as a teenager in 1960. He graduated from San Pedro High School in 1963, where he was active in the drama department and a member of the swim team. He married after graduation and worked in his step-father’s gardening business. His beloved daughter died of leukemia when she was almost nine years old. Aki carried the pain of that loss throughout his life. He traveled across the United States, from Texas to Colorado, where he studied with a master chef and spent many years there perfecting his craft. He arrived in Albany, NY in 1990, where he found work as an assistant chef. Aki was diagnosed with cancer and endured many surgeries and hospitalizations during his time in the northeast. He came through his ordeal with strength and determination. Akira arrived in Hudson around 1998. He became active in the community garden, one of his great loves, and he worked in a few local restaurants, including the WunderBar. He began volunteering at The Second Show around 2000, and soon became a regular fixture there, making many friends of both staff, volunteers and customers. He was a dedicated, dependable, and hard-working member of their staff. His language skills came in handy with the Spanish and French speaking customers. Aki was particularly fond of the neighborhood dogs (that always knew where he stored the treats) and was very kind and welcoming to small children who would be shopping with their parents. He’d smile at them, say “hi!”, and remember his own daughter at that age. Aki was very artistic. He loved to paint, make origami mobiles, and craft lamps and screens. He was a baseball fan-especially of the coast of Massachusetts with his good friend. Aki loved to watch Japanese television programs on his satellite dish. He kept up his love of gardening, planting vegetables as well as flowers. Akira made a family for himself here in Hudson, with many friends and acquaintances throughout the community who will miss his smiling face. There will be a Memorial Service for Akira in a few months, the day and time to be announced. We are waiting for several of his close friends to return to Columbia County this spring. That is also the time of year that he loved the most, when the flowers and trees were beginning to blossom. The Second Show is taking up a collection to help with the cost of the final arrangements. Donations may be made to them at 519 Warren St., Hudson, NY.

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Janessa Carole Nisley, 69, of Greenport passed away peacefully in her home on Mt. Merino Road on February 27, 2014. Her husband Prof. Jay C. Carlisle was by her side.
Born March 3, 1944 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Janessa was the daughter of the late Jean and Esther Nisley of Greencastle, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her husband, her sister Rebecca Nisley of Avon, Connecticut, her brothers Robert Martin of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and Jack Nisley of Atlanta, Georgia, her step daughter Marie Carlisle of New York City, and several nieces and nephews.
Janessa was a n honors graduate of the Lancaster County Day School (1962), Vassar College (1967) and Fordham Law School (1974) where she was a founding editor of the Schools Urban Law Journal. Janessa was admitted to practice law in New York State and federal courts in 1974 and devoted her entire legal career to public interest law. She was a trial attorney for the NYC Corporation Counsel and later appointed during Mayor Edward I. Koch’s tenure as Chief of Special Litigation and appeals for the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development. During her twenty years as HPD Chief Janessa argued hundreds of appeals in state and federal courts, including the famous “Dracula” and “Devil” landlord tenant cases which established new law in New York State.
Upon her retirement from HPD in 1994 Janessa was publically praised as a lawyer and humanitarian by then Chief Judge of New York Judith S. Kaye, U.S. Supreme Court Justice William Brennan and then Fordham Law School Dean John D. Feerick. Chief Judge Kaye stated, “Your twenty years’ work on behalf of the people of New York City is a record of public service equaled by few. The more than one hundred cases you have argued as HPD’s head of appeals constitutes a substantial contribution to all areas of state law related to housing, and it is difficult to think of as a body of law with greater impact on the day to day lives of millions of New Yorkers” Dean Feerick stated, “Through your work you have saved many people from homelessness and have set a very special standard of excellence as a lawyer. In everything, you have tremendously influenced your colleagues and made the world a better place.”
Janessa was an active participant in the Vassar and Lancaster County Day alumni associations. She was a statewide founding director of the New York Woman’s Bar Association and for many years a member of the Association’s Judicial Screening Committee. Janessa was a long time officer of the N.Y.C. Network of Bar Leaders, a past president of the Brooklyn Chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union, a director of twenty five years for the South Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation and a director for Special Needs Inc. of Ghent, New York. Her principal hobby was traveling in foreign countries. Janessa lived and studied in Germany and China. She traveled throughout the world including her 2012 trek to Southeast Asia with her husband Jay Carlisle.
A memorial Service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made in Janessa’s name to the Lancaster County Pennsylvania Day School and to Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York.

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Julia A. Kelly, 81, of Livingston, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at her residence. Born February 15, 1933 in Hudson, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Stella (Kasuba) Kosmaczewski (Kosmo). Mrs. Kelly was employed by the NYS Training School For Girls in Hudson in the office. She adored her granddaughters and enjoyed gardening. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Hudson. Julia is the beloved mother of Kathlene Lewis, and her husband, Robert, of Monroe, North Carolina; devoted grandmother of Krysten and Samantha Lewis, and loving sister of Irene Riddleburgh of Ohio and Jennie Chuckta of East Greenbush. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul J. Kelly in 1996, and two sisters, Ida Powanda and Jeanette Secor. Visiting hours are 2-4 and 7-9 pm Monday at the Bates & Anderson – Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. Prayers will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am at St. Mary’s Church, 429 East Allen St., Hudson. Burial will be in Cedar Park Cemetery. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Road, Albany, NY, 12205, or the Columbia Greene Humane Society, 125 Humane Society Road, Hudson, NY, 12534. .

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Tekla Makuch Pelesz, 81, of Hudson, NY died peacefully at Whittier on Thursday March 13, 2014. She was born on April 22, 1932 in Krakow, Poland to Emilian and Julia Makuch. She had three brothers, John, Simon and Peter. She married Harry Pelesz on November 12, 1950. They moved to the United States in 1963 and settled in Hudson, NY to raise their family. She worked as a seamstress most of her life and retired in 2005 from Emsig Manufacturing Corp. She and Harry were avid gardeners and enjoyed growing beautiful roses and dahlias, as well as an abundance of fresh vegetables especially garlic, tomatoes and cucumbers. She enjoyed sewing and also enjoyed cooking for her family and friends, especially traditional Polish favorites like pierogies and galumpkis. She was happiest when surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren at the dinner table. She was proud of her Ukrainian heritage and shared the traditions with her family. Many of them, such as the celebration of “Little Christmas” or the Epiphany are still lovingly celebrated by her family now. She had a strong faith and remained very active in her local church, Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church. She was predeceased by Harry, her husband of nearly 50 years, three brothers, and beloved grandson Brett Pelesz. She is survived by three sons and daughters in law: John and Nancy (Davidson) Pelesz of Poughkeepsie, NY, Peter and Ann (Lezette) Pelesz of Livingston, NY and Daniel and Jennifer (Nabozny) Pelesz of Valatie, NY, grandchildren Melissa Chan of Rochester, NY, Kimberly Zeleznik of Poughkeepsie, NY, Stacy Pelesz of Hawthorne, NJ, Nicholas and Christopher Pelesz of Valatie, NY, four beautiful great-granddaughters, Aurora, Analiese and Adelynne Chan and Josephine Zeleznik, niece Deborah Peles of Claverack, NY, and nephew Stephen Peles of CT. Calling hours are Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm at Bates and Anderson Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday morning at 10 am at St. Nicholas Church, Hudson, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 206 Union St, Hudson, NY, 12534.

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Stephen Mortefolio, 92, of Greenport passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014. He was born on October 1, 1921 to the late Matthew and Antoinette Mortefolio. Steve was employed by Merle Oil for over 50 years and enjoyed talking with his customers. He was an avid Yankee Fan and loved spending time with his dog Shania and his family. He is survived by his children, Stephen (Pam) Mortefolio and Keith (Laura) Mortefolio, his loving grandchildren, Stephen (Melanie) Mortefolio, Monica (Luke) Nicholson, Ashley (Timothy) Stever and Chad Mortefolio, and four great granddaughters, Leah and Sophia Nicholson and Abigail and Bailey Stever. Also surviving are two sisters, Bernice Richards and Mary Hall, and his brother, Matthew Mortefolio. In addition to his wife Margaret (Midge), he is predeceased by five siblings, Peter Mortefolio, Joseph Mortefolio, Rose Felter, Anna Yakman, and Sylvia Novack. Calling hours are 5-7 pm Wednesday at the Bates & Anderson – Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10 am Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cedar Park Cemetery.

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Willis M. Van Alphen, 77, of Claverack, was reunited with his beloved wife, Judith, in Heaven, on Sunday, March 16, 2014. He was born in Stockport on June 22, 1936 to the late Willis and Kathleen (Jornov) Van Alphen. Willis was a mechanic for Ben Funk Inc. before retiring. He also worked for Hudson Buick, EJ & R Garage, and the Hudson Valley Cement Lines. After retiring he joined his son in the construction industry. He loved woodworking and cabinet making. He loved his grandchildren and participated in all their hobbies and activities. He was well known for his infectious smile. He is survived by his devoted children, Richard (Jill) Van Alphen of Stockport, Linda (Andy) Chernewsky of Craryville, and Susan Amoroso of Oviedo, Florida; his loving grandchildren, Jessica and Jennifer Van Alphen, Nathan Chernewsky, and Alyssa Amoroso, a great-grandson, Gian Amoroso, and several aunts and uncles. In addition to his wife, Judith he was predeceased by an infant son, Willis M. Van Alphen. A calling hour will begin at 2:30 pm Wednesday at the Bates & Anderson – Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home, followed by services at 3:30 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cedar Park Cemetery. Donations may be made to Community Hospice of Columbia Greene, 47 Liberty St., Catskill, NY, 12414. The family would like to give special thanks to Hospice caregivers, Marjorie and Agnes. .

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Kurt Anthony Lewis, 41, born in Guyana on March 21, 1972 to Carol and Gerome Lewis, died Tuesday, March 18, 2014 peacefully in his sleep, after long courageous years of fulfilling lives with brightness and good graces. Kurt is loved by all his family and friends due to his strong will to be family oriented and keeping his family together. Kurt has four children with Melissa Travis in which he would continue to live through in spirit, his daughter Alondra and three sons, Zion, Quincy, and Xzaiver Lewis. He is also survived by his beloved brothers and sisters, Sandra, Carmella, Alwyn, Simone, Gerol, Andre, Okeil, Clint and Alycia. Kurt is loved and cherished by his nieces and nephews, Stephanie, Shavanyce, Monica, Jemol, Mikai, Aneeka, Trudy-Anne, and Deandre. He is loved and respected by a multitude of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was employed as a welder with Hudson Upholstery in Gloversville. Calling hours will be held from 11:30 am – 1 pm Monday at the Bates & Anderson Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at 1 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cedar Park Cemetery in Hudson. .

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Beatrice T. Lugert, 99, formerly of Hudson, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at Pine Haven Nursing Home. Born in Schenectady on May 30, 1914, she was the daughter of the late George and Lillian (Hall) LaBrie. She worked as a sales clerk for Ziesenitz Office Supplies in Hudson for over 25 years. She was a member of the Trippers, Greenport Pumper #1 Auxiliary, and Christ Church Episcopal. She enjoyed knitting, reading, and playing the piano. Beatrice is survived by two sons, Royal (Judith) Dingman of Columbiaville and Bruce (Elizabeth) Dingman of Mount Vernon, Indiana; five grandchildren, David, Bonnie, Stephanie, Brian, and Christopher, a step-son, George “Art” Lugert of Savannah, Georgia, and several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by her husbands, Maxwell Dingman and John Lugert, her sister, Dorothy Spencer, her brother, Richard LaBrie, and two step-sons, Paul Lugert and John “Jack” Lugert. Services and burial will take place in the spring.

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Margaret Mary Bouchey Margaret Mary Bouchey, better known as Peggy, of Greenport, N.Y. passed away on March 28, 2014 peacefully in her home. Born in Manhattan, NY on August 9, 1929; she was the daughter of the late Peter and Sarah (Rafferty) McQuade. On June 4, 1949 she married Jean (John) Bouchey who predeceased her. Peggy and John moved from Long Island to Columbia County in 1976, living in Livingston and Greenport. One of Peggy’s favorite careers was when she was a Real Estate Broker in the area. Peggy treasured her free time in the Adirondacks with John and enjoyed discussing current events. Peggy was an active volunteer in her community for over 22 years. This included the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program as a preparer and supervisor as well as at the Adult Learning Institute as Secretary and Treasurer. Peggy lived her life to the fullest, did it her way, and cherished her family and friends dearly. Peggy had two brothers, John and Peter along with a younger sister Sally. Peggy will be greatly missed by her surviving brother Peter James McQuade of Mineola, N.Y., her nieces and their families. The arrangements are private under the direction of Bates & Anderson Funeral Home, 110 Green Street, Hudson, N.Y. 12534. To leave an online condolence, visit www.batesanderson.com. The family wishes to offer sincere thanks to Peggy’s friends who comforted and assisted her and her family in their time of need. A special thanks to Community Hospice for being so wonderful. Memorial donations may be made to The American Cancer Society or Community Hospice.

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Ellen M. Kilian, 88, formerly of Stuyvesant, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Pine Haven Nursing Home. Born March 5, 1926 in Richmondville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Mildred (Greeley) Bailey. She was employed as a nurses’ aide at Barnwell Nursing Home in Valatie. She was a member of the Stockport Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Ellen is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Mildred and Donald Yakman of Stuyvesant and her son, Robert Kilian of Schuylerville, NY; her brother, Kenneth Bailey, her sister, Joan Shaver, five grandchildren, Rebecca, Jessica, Richard, James, and Thomas, and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Fritz R. Kilian in 1985, her son, Leslie F. Kilian, a grandson, Christopher Jacobs, and two brothers, William and Leslie Bailey. Calling hours are 4-7 pm Friday at the Bates & Anderson – Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at 10 am Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Stuyvesant Falls Cemetery.

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Iva R. Brown, 72, of Hudson, passed away at home on Monday, March 17, 2014. Born October 1, 1941 in Hudson, she was the daughter of the late Reuben and Margaret (Gardinier) Risch. She was a sewing machine operator at McGuire’s. Iva enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Surviving are three sons, Kenneth Ford of Hudson, Robert Ford of Tennessee, and Frank Ford, Jr. of Catskill; her daughter, Kelly Ford Smith of Tennessee; four grandchildren, Kendra Ford, Taran Smith, Gianna Ford, and Ashley Ford; her sister, Sandy Coons of Hudson, her brother, Ronald Risch of Hudson, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Chastity Merritt. A memorial service will be held from 1-3 pm Saturday in the Providence Hall Community Room. Donations may be made to the family. .

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Richard A. Gregory, Sr., 75, of Greenport, died Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. Born on December 20, 1938 in Stottville, he was the son of the late Lawrence E. and Amelie (Barber) Gregory. He was employed as a truck driver for Columbia County DPW. He also drove for Canada Dry and Columbia Boxboard. He was a lifelong farmer on the Gregory Farm in Stottville and a life member of the Stottville Rod & Gun Club. Richard is survived by his daughter, Linda Miranda (Norman) of Hyde Park, his son, Richard “Pete” Gregory, Jr. (Wendy Escudero Gregory) of South Cairo, his brother, Lawrence Gregory of Florida, his brother-in-law, David Persons of Claverack, seven grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Gloria V. (Laraway) Gregory and his sister, Katherine Persons. Services will be conducted at 1 pm Wednesday at the Bates & Anderson – Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. Burial will be in the West Ghent Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 11 AM – 1 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

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Emma Rose (Wright) Scott, 84, of Hudson, was called home on Monday, April 1, 2014, after a long illness. A calling hour will begin at 12 noon Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at the Bates & Anderson – Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. Services will follow at 1 pm at the funeral home.

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Edith M. Seaman, 99, of Greenport, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014 at Pine Haven Nursing Home in Philmont. Born December 22, 1914 in Hudson, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mable(Hallenbeck) Hicks. Edith was a homemaker and lived all of her life in the Hudson area. Surviving are her son, Donald (Jeanette) Seaman of Greenport, two grandchildren, Chelsea (Rob) Rice of Ghent and Jason Seaman (fiance, Heidi Hallock) of Hudson; three great-grandchildren, Brandon Rice of Mellenville, Alyssa Rice of Ghent, and Danielle Ellis of Hudson, her niece, Clair O’Neil of West Ghent, and several cousins. Edith was predeceased by her husband, Elden Seaman in 1992. A calling hour will begin at 10 am Monday at the Bates & Anderson – Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. Services will follow at 11 am Monday at the funeral Home. Interment will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Greenport. .

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