Clare Brennan Rion, a lifelong resident of Hudson, N.Y., passed away on Dec. 9, 2012 at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, N.Y. after a brief illness. Clare was the daughter of Owen and Loretta Finn Brennan. She was born on Oct. 28, 1924. Upon graduation from St. Mary’s Academy, Hudson, N.Y., Clare worked at the [...]
Wesley W. Wolcott,45
GRANVILLE – Wesley W. Wolcott, age 45, passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2012. Wesley was born on Nov. 11, 1966, in Glens Falls, the son of the late Lawrence and Joyce (Benway) Wolcott. Wesley was a loving father who enjoyed hanging out with friends and family. Wesley was a hard worker. He loved fishing. [...]
Peter James Plisko, 65
WEST PAWLET, Vt. — Peter James Plisko passed away unexpectedly May 3, 2012. Peter was born June 12, 1946, the son of William Sr. and Susan (Dirga) Plisko. He attended Granville School then enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served from 1963 until 1971. He spent time in Germany and with the 10 1st [...]
Emerson E. Cook, 62
Emerson E. Cook, age 62, passed away at the Albany Stratton VA Hospital on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011. Emerson was born on July 31, 1949, in Granville, the son of Emerson and Alice (Benway) Cook. Emerson had retired from Hubbarton Forge in Castleton, Vt. Emerson loved to spend his spare time hunting and fishing. Emerson [...]
Gloria F. Chaplin, 69
Gloria F. Chaplin, 69 Gloria F. Chaplin quietly passed away in Ballston Spa on Sept.28, 2011. Born on Dec. 7, 1941 in Whitehall on Pearl Harbor Day, she was the daughter of late Charles and Clara Chaplin. She was a graduate of Whitehall High School. She is survived by her sister, Daisy C. Goodell of [...]
Gerald J. Gordon, 55
Gerald J. Gordon, 55, of North Williams Street, died unexpectedly at the Glens Falls Hospital on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. Born on December 21, 1955 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Donald J. and Dorothy (Hildredth) Gordon. He was employed by Green Mountain Slate Company in Poultney, Vt. Gerald will be [...]
Marion Flower, 99
Marion Flower, age 99, passed away on April 15, 2011. Marion was born on October 9, 1911 in Fort Ann, New York the daughter of Thomas and Belle (Gillett) Owens. Marion attended Fort Ann schools. She was a member of Slate Valley Senior Citizens and the United Methodist Church of Granville. Marion always enjoyed Sunday [...]
Bonnie J. Davis, 62
Whitehall — Bonnie J. Davis, 62, of State Route 4, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 1, 2011 at her home. Born on May 7, 1948, she was the daughter of Reta ( Kovalosky) Parrott and the late Elmer Parrott. She was a charter member of the Whitehall Lions Club and served in various offices, [...]
June Ely, 86
June Geniveve Ely, age 86, of Raceville died Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, at Craneville Place in Dalton, Mass., following a long illness. June was born on Nov. 17, 1924, in North Hebron, the daughter of Levi and Essie (Wright) Ely. June lived in Middle Granville since 1928. For the past two years she resided with [...]






VPR commentator entertains at Slate Valley Museum
By Jaime Thomas About 75 people gathered at the Slate Valley Museum Thursday evening to listen to Vermont Public Radio [...]