Obituaries in Valatie, NY

Elizabeth Ann Demers 73 of Valatie New York passed away on January 1st 2026 with herfamily by her side at St. Peters Hospital in Albany New York. Beth was born in Hudson New York to Walter David Demers and Carrie Mae Mazal Demerson February 27th 1952. She went to Ichabod Crane Central High School an...

Gary R. Bell 45 of New York City died peacefully at his home on the morning of Tuesday December 23 2025 with his father by his side. Born in San Diego California on July 28 1980 he was the son of Timothy and Cathy Alger Bell. Gary completed his grade school education at Maple Hill High School gradua...

Duane "Dewey" J. Hotaling 90 of Niverville NY passed away peacefully at his residence with his family at bedside on Saturday December 20 2025. Dewey was born on June 30 1935 in Hudson NY to Duane B. and Frances Hotaling. He grew up in Kinderhook NY and graduated from Martin H. Glynn High School in V...

Jeffrey John Miller "Mills" 51 of Valatie NY passed away peacefully on December 18 2025 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his family and friends. Born in Albany NY on May 10 1974 Jeff was the youngest child of John Miller and Dale Loveday. Growing up with his big sister Jennifer in the Bells Ac...

Mary Ann Geiger Reynolds 81 of Kinderhook NY a beloved wife mother grandmother and greatgrandmother passed away on December 18th 2025 with her devoted husband and family by her side. Mary is survived by her loving husband Ronald Geiger of Kinderhook NY. Together they raised three wonderful childrenH...

Edwin R Simonsen Ed devoted husband father and grandfather passed away Saturday January 17th 2026 after complications from a fall last October and will be dearly missed. Ed was born on July 6th 1936 in Mt Vernon NY. He attended public school in Mt Vernon and then Martin Van Buren High School in Kind...

Bernard "Pop Bernie" Egnasher 94 of Valatie NY passed peacefully at the apartment where he had lived independently for 13 years surrounded by his loving family. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War as an infantryman and scout achieving the rank of CorporalT. Bernie was a...

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Duane "Dewey" J. Hotaling 90 of Niverville NY passed away peacefully at his residence with his family at bedside on Saturday December 20 2025. Dewey was born on June 30 1935 in Hudson NY to Duane B. and Frances Hotaling. He grew up in Kinderhook NY and graduated from Martin H. Glynn High School in V...

Deanna Dee Frick Jones Wheeler passed away on January 4 2026 following a long and courageous battle with multiple health challenges that she faced with grit strength and determination for many years. Born on January 21 1943 in Hudson New York Deanna was the eldest child of Albert George Frick and Do...

Gary R. Bell 45 of New York City died peacefully at his home on the morning of Tuesday December 23 2025 with his father by his side. Born in San Diego California on July 28 1980 he was the son of Timothy and Cathy Alger Bell. Gary completed his grade school education at Maple Hill High School gradua...

Roberta McMann Shields 74 of Stuyvesant NY passed away peacefully at home on December 18 2025. Born in Hudson NY she was the daughter of Robert McMann and Druscilla Huyck. . Roberta worked for many years as a private duty home health aide and was known for her caring and compassionate nature. She ...