Greene County mourns loss of Undersheriff, fire chief

CATSKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- Greene County is mourning the loss of Undersheriff Michael Overbaugh, who passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning. Overbaugh also served as the Kiskatom Fire Department Chief at the time of his passing.

The fire department first shared his passing through an announcement on Facebook Thursday. According to the department, he was a member of the department for 40 years but was a friend to all.

"It is with great heartache and sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Chief Michael Overbaugh," the Kiskatom Fire Department stated. "Not only was he our chief and 40-year life member of our department, but he was our mentor and friend. We cannot portray the sadness and loss all of our members feel right now."

The Greene County Sheriff's Office echoed the fire department's sentiments.

"It is with great heartache and sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our
beloved Undersheriff Michael Overbaugh," the Greene County Sheriff's Office shared Friday.

According to the Sheriff's Office, Overbaugh was a United States Navy Veteran, a retired Lieutenant with the New York State Department of Corrections and an active Town of Hunter Police Officer.

Overbaugh retired from the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision in 2015 and in 2020 was sworn in as Sheriff Peter Kusminsky’s jail superintendent. Last August he was appointed Undersheriff.

"Mike (Overbaugh) dedicated his life to public service and will be sorely missed," the Sheriff's Office said.

Services will be held on Monday, February 17 at The FASNY Fireman's Home, 125 Harry Howard Avenue in Hudson, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. A formal Law Enforcement and Firematic service will be held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.