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Arthur J. “Art” Rivers

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QUEENSBURY – Arthur J. “Art” Rivers, 74, of Vermont Avenue, went to be with his beloved wife, Shirley, on Sunday, July 7, 2013.

Born on September 20, 1938, in South Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Richard M. and Rose (Butler) Rivers.

Art was a 1957 graduate of South Glens Falls High School and on July 19, 1958, he married the love of his life, Shirley M. Dashnaw.  She passed away in 1993.

For over 30 years, Art worked a job he loved as a welder at Chase Bag in the town of Moreau.  He was an avid bowler with the Ivy League and enjoyed deer hunting in the Catskills with his family Art was also excellent at throwing horseshoes.  He cherished the time he spent with his family camping in Minerva.

Art could play the harmonica by ear, all he needed was to listen to the song and he could play it.  More recently, he enjoyed his Facebook family.  They kept him connected.  Art had a wonderful sense of humor and loved being around people.  Whenever he met someone, he never forgot them and made them feel important.

Besides his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his daughter, Shirley Rivers and a son, John Rivers, three brothers, LaRoy “Pat” Rivers, Wayne Rivers and David Rivers and his sister, Priscilla Crum.

Survivors include his children, Priscilla Dearborn and her husband, Willie of Corinth, Arthur E. Rivers and his wife, Joan of Fort Edward, Kristine Flores and her husband, Conrad of Texas and Timothy Rivers and his wife, Mary of Florida; 14 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; his brother, Leeward Rivers of South Glens Falls and Harry Rivers and his wife, Addie of South Glens Falls; his sister, Rose Brown and her husband, Gary of Salem and Wanda Maier and her husband, Duane of Texas; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Thursday, July 11, 2013, from 3 to 7 pm, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will follow at 7 pm on Thursday, at the funeral home.

Burial will be next to his wife, Shirley at Union Cemetery, at a later date, at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations may be sent to the West Glens Falls Emergency Squad, 86 Luzerne Road, Queensbury, NY 12804.

Online condolences may be left by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.

Darrell M. Burke, Sr.

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FORT EDWARD – Darrell “Burkie” Burke, Sr., 59, formerly of Frank Street in Fort Edward, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 4, 2013.

 Born on October 9, 1953 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late James B. and Eleanor (Kimball) Burke.

 In his younger years, Burkie worked at Chase Bag in Moreau and on several local farms.  His last employment was driving a taxi for Capitaland and for Tri-County Taxi, located in Glens Falls.

 Burkie loved fishing and camping in the Adirondacks.  He enjoyed muscle cars and the love of his life was a 1968 Plymouth GTX 440.  He enjoyed watching NASCAR races and his favorite driver was Dale Earnhardt, Sr.  He also loved listening to rock and roll music and Johnny Cash.

 Besides his parents, Burkie was predeceased by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kimball and Mr. and Mrs. William Burke, step father, Art Fountaine, and his grandson, Caeden Burke.

 Survivors include his children, Joanne Burke (HR Reynolds) of Hudson Falls, Darlene Burke (Omer Sertdal) of Warrensburg, Mary Ellen Burke (Walter Winchell) of Hudson Falls, Darrell “Matt” Burke, Jr (Amanda) of Hudson Falls, Paul R. Burke of Hudson Falls, and Tracey Burke of Queensbury, his best friend, Carol “Dom” Mandolare of Fort Edward; his grandchildren, Jamison Reynolds, Jade Winchell, Makenzie Winchell, Makayla Winchell, Priscilla Burke, Hailey Burke, Abigail Labshere, Eliana Burke, Izik Sanders, and Oliver Sanders; his brother, Glenn P. Burke (Melissa) of Glens Falls, step brother, Chris Fountaine (Barb); his nephew, Evan Burke; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

 Friends may call on Sunday, July 14, from 1 to 3pm at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. 

 A graveside service will be conducted at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fort Edward at 11 A.M. on Monday, July 15.

  The family suggests that memorial donations can be made to the American Lung Association of NE NY, 3 Winner Circle, Suite 300, Albany, NY 12250.

 Online condolences may be made by emailing www.carletonfuneralhome.net.

 

 

 

 

 

James A. Mercurio, Jr.

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HUDSON FALLS – James “Jim” Mercurio, Jr., 34, of Fairview Lane, passed away as a result of a motorcycle accident on Friday, July 5, 2013.

Born on December 24, 1978, in Kingsbury, he was the son of James A. and Sherry L. (Cooper) Mercurio, Sr.

Jim was a 1997 graduate of Hudson Falls High School and then began his work career.  He found his love in cooking.  Jim made beautiful cakes, created recipes and was a “Kitchen Chemist”.  He won the hearts of many through his food.  Jim worked at Ginny Raes and Suttons as a breakfast cook.  He also was the resident breakfast cook for all the family holiday meals, making each one special for everyone.

Jim loved horsing around with his favorite niece, Mikayla and his favorite cousins, Anthony and Keagan, on the trampoline.  While growing up, he loved going to wrestling with his grandmother and getting in the rink with George the Animal Steele and meeting all the wrestlers.

Jim enjoyed playing World War Craft video games with his cousins and online with his friends.  He was always there for anyone and everyone who needed help.  Being an outspoken person, Jim made friends wherever he went.

He also loved listening to music from the mosh pit, hearing his favorites,  Slipnot, Korn, Hatebreed and Prodigy.  Jim was an avid sports fan.  His favorites were the NY Giants “all the way”, the Syracuse Orangemen and the Chicago Bulls.   

Jim called the artwork on his body, a canvas.  He was proud to show off his art, done by the one artist he respected and did great work.  Most of all he loved spending time with his best friend and sister and seeing who could do what first and riding motorcycles with his father.

He lived life to the fullest and will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those that he touched.

Jim was predeceased by his grandparents, Raymond and Elizabeth  Cooper.

He is survived by his loving parents, James and Sherry Mercurio of Hudson Falls; his sister, Jesseca Pinto and her husband, Michael of Glens Falls; , his grandmother, Lucy Worth of Florida; his niece, Mikayla Pinto of Glens Falls; his aunts and uncles, Vanita Willey of Hudson Falls, Rick Cooper of Fort Edward, Robert Cooper of Fort Edward, Raymond  Cooper of Queensbury, Delores Mercurio of Schenectady, JoAnne Mercurio of Fort Edward, Joe Mercurio of Gansevoort, Deborah Corridore of Florida, Stephanie Willette of Fort Edward, Tammy Harder of Hudson Falls and Regina Alden of Wisconsin; and several cousins; and many special friends, close and afar.

Friends may call on Monday, July 8, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 12 noon on Tuesday, at the funeral home.

 Jim will be laid to rest next to his grandmother at Union Cemetery.

Following the burial services, there will be a gathering at his family home on Fairview Lane.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations by be sent to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, C/O Sherry Mercurio, 43 Fairview Lane, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

Online condolences by be sent by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.

Mark Needham

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HUDSON FALLS – Mark E. Needham, 49, of Hudson Falls, the son of the late Darrell and Dorothy Needham, passed away in his sleep on Thursday, July 4th.

Mark was employed by Support Link, Inc., as a Service Coordinator and helped many people.  He loved playing in his band, Mocking Justice and his previous band, Hungry Jack and many other groups.  Mark loved his band buddies, comic books, working out at the gym, the Steelers, Yankees and the band, KISS.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Needham; his brothers, Michael Needham and his wife, Florence and Louis Needham and his wife, Nancy; his mother and father in law, Teresa and John Novick; his sister in law, Laura Bonacorsi and her husband, Sam; many beloved nieces, nephews and extended family; and his cat, Baby.

Friends may call on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church on the park in Hudson Falls.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Support Link,      Queensbury, NY 12804.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.

Dorothy A. Keech

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HUDSON FALLS – Dorothy A. Keech, 84, of Helen Street, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2013, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on April 1, 1929 in Rochester, Vermont, she was the daughter of the late George and Emma (Greene) Lovett.

On September 4, 1960, she married Raymond E. Keech at the Fort Edward Methodist Church. They have been married for 52 wonderful years.

Dorothy worked for WT Grants in Glens Falls from 1951- to 1974.  She also cleaned houses for many families in the area.  Dorothy was a life member of the VFW Auxiliary # 6196 of Queensbury and was a member of the Hudson Falls American Legion Auxiliary Post 574.  She was a very active member of several camping clubs, including Wheel and Pitch, Busy Squaws and the Tomahawks.

Dorothy enjoyed family gatherings, bingo, fireworks, Christmas lights, playing rummy and jigsaw puzzles.  She also loved to work on latch hock rugs, doing embroidery and making no sew blankets.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, George Lovett and Harold Lovett.

She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Raymond E. Keech of Hudson Falls; her daughter, Judy Gadrick and her husband, Eddie of Hudson Falls; her grandchildren, William Kirby, Jr. and his fiancé, Stacie Montalvo, Mechelle Gadrick, Samantha Ward and her husband, David and Susan Gadrick; her great grandchildren, Alexandra Morehouse, Chloe Morehouse and Logan Ward; her sister, Helen R. Pechtel; her brothers Ralph Lovett and Howard Lovett and his wife, Diane; her sisters in law, Madeline Edgerly, Emily Keech, Theresa Keech, Mildred LaBombard, Dorothy Jones and Marilyn Keech and her husband, Don; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Graveside Services will be 10:30 am, on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Gerald B.H. Solomon – Saratoga National Cemetery in the town of Stillwater.

Following the burial, at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, a reception to honor Dorothy’s life will be at the Hudson Falls American Legion Post 574 on Pearl Street in Hudson Falls.

The family would like to thank Dorothy’s caregivers, Bobbie Wood, the caregivers with Washington County and Visiting Nurses and the staff with Homeward Bound.  They would also like to thank the Glens Falls Hospital Staff on Tower 2, especially, Rodney G. and Kat M. for their wonderful care of Dorothy in her final days with us.

The family suggests that menorial donations be made to the charity

of choice.

 

Online condolences may be left by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net

Richard “Ricky” Kelley

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WHITEHALL – Richard “Ricky” Kelley, 39, of Whitehall, passed away, unexpectedly, on June 29, 2013.

Born on April 16, 1974, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Howard and Karen (LaCarte) Kelley.

Ricky was a 1993 graduate of Whitehall High School and on February 15, 2010, he married Debra “Debbie” Card.

Ricky worked for Whitehall Plywood and most recently at Champlain Beef, also in Whitehall.

He loved to fish with his children, Trenton and Brennan.   His passion was to  golf with anyone that would go with him, especially with his dad, wife, sons, Trenton and Brennan and his brothers.   Ricky was a huge Jets and Yankee Fan.   He had a huge heart and would do anything for anyone.  The center of his life was his family.  Ricky loved his wife and his children deeply.  He was known as “Uncle Ricky” to many of the children, who loved to be near his fun loving spirit.  Ricky was also a wonderful cook.  He could make the most delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Ricky’s favorite saying was “Later” … never say goodbye because it is forever.

He was predeceased by his grandparents, Marvin and Caroline LaCarte.

Survivors include his wife, Debra “Debbie” Kelley of Whitehall; his children, Trenton Card, Anthony Kelley, Matthew Ricketts; his step son, Brennan Card; his parents, Howard and Karen Kelley of Hudson Falls;  his grandparents, Clarence and Lois Kelly of Hudson Falls; his brother Jeremy Kelley of Lake Luzerne and Howard Kelley, Jr. of Lake Luzerne; his sister, Angela Kelley of Syracuse; his uncles, Joseph LaCarte, Michael LaCarte and Darrin Kelley; his aunts, Marva Foster, Annette Burns and Kathy Sweet; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

 

Kenny B. VanNess

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VanNessKINGSBURY – Kenny B. VanNess, 47, of Route 4, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at the Glens Falls Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness.

Born on September 30, 1965, in Glens Falls, he was the son of  Margaret (Winters) VanNess and the late Leo VanNess.

Kenny was a 1985 graduate of Hudson Falls Senior High School.

On June 3, 2000, he married Tina Hart in his parent’s backyard in Hudson Falls.

He worked in maintenance for The Epic Company and for several years as a custodian the Hudson Falls School system.  He also helped his brother work on slate roofs. He was a jack of all trades and a master of none.

Kenny enjoyed hunting and riding his Harley. The sunshine of his life was his grandson.  He was a loving, giving man who loved everyone.  Everywhere he went, he served as the comic relief!  He liked Little Debbie’s snacks, loved company and he was more than the life of the party; he was “the party”.   He enjoyed burning picnic tables and loved his bird, Cookie.

In addition to his father Leo, he is predeceased by a brother in law Artie Hart and a good friend, Jeff Bardin and his GooseLucy.

He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Tina (Hart) VanNess of Kingsbury; his mother Margaret VanNess of Hudson Falls; his three children, Patrick (Terra) VanNess, Stephanie VanNess and Crystal “Moe” VanNess, all of Kingsbury; his cherished grandson, Dominick VanNess; his brothers and sisters, Margaret (Dick) Quirk of Hartford, Edward “Butch” (Stella) VanNess of Arizona, Linda Dugan of Gallway, Janet (Ken) LaFay of Hudson Falls, Virginia (Fred) Whiting of Gansevoort, Art (Diana) VanNess of Hartford, Sharon (Gary) Jenkins of Hudson Falls, Leo “leaper” VanNess of Fort Edward, Jim (Judy) VanNess of Queensbury, Gail (Perry) Wittmer of Buffalo, Lisa VanNess of Lake George, Laurie (Mark) Havens of Argyle, Steven “Beaver” (Lisa) VanNess of Fort Edward, Tom (Fiancé Michelle) VanNess of Fort Edward and Timothy “Trouble” VanNess of Hudson Falls; his adopted son, Adam Wells of Hudson Falls; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; his in laws, Art and Sandy Hart of Kingsbury; his brothers in law, Shawn Hart of Kingsbury and Jeff Hart of South Glens Falls; his sisters in law, Mindy (Mark) Suprenant of Fort Edward and Megan (Art) Catellier of Fort Edward; and his close friends, Sandy and LeRoy Catone of Hudson Falls, Darrell and Sue Allen of Corinth, Mike and Kim Ryan of West Glens Falls, Brian and Cindy Yole of Texas, Scott Kelly of Hudson Falls and Jeff and Cindy Wheeler.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.  Kenny’s family has requested that in honor of Kenny, all dress casual.

Funeral services will take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday at the Gospel Lighthouse Church on LaCrosse St. in Hudson Falls.

Burial will follow in Moss Street Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.

Memorial donations in Kenny’s memory may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309,  Dallas, TX 75265-0309  or the American Diabetes Association, 2 Pine West Plaza,  Washington Avenue Extension, Suite 204,  Albany, NY 12205.

Vera Tanner

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TannerHUDSON FALLS – Vera Tanner, 65, of Hudson Falls, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2013, at Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington, Mass.

Born on June 2, 1948, in White River Junction, Vermont, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Alice P. (Bigelow) Ray.

Vera is survived by her son, Rob Tanner and his wife, Erika of Clifton Park; and her sister, Mary Wood and her husband, Robert of Argyle.

Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Moss Street Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.

Memorial donations may be sent to your local animal shelter.

Yolanda M. (Trapasso) Pratt

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prattHUDSON FALLS – Yolanda M. (Trapasso) Pratt, 84, of Hudson Falls, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at the Glens Falls Hospital, following a short illness.

Born on May 21, 1929, in Port Henry, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Cecelia (VanDerhoof) Trapasso.

Yolanda Graduated from Port Henry High School. After World War II, she met Robert Pratt. They were married on January 31, 1948, at St. Patrick’s Church in Port Henry and were married for 63 years until Bob’s death in 2011

Before moving to Florida, She worked at Continental Insurance Company in Glens Falls. In 1972 Robert and Yolanda moved to Florida, where they lived for the next 25 years.

In 1997 they returned to the Hudson Falls area to be closer to family.

She enjoyed playing bridge with friends and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family will miss Nana’s spaghetti and meatballs.

In addition to her parents and husband, Yolanda is predeceased by her infant daughter, Sandra Lee Pratt, her brother Thomas Trapasso, Jr. and her sister Alice Pratt.
Yolanda is survived by her son, Glen Pratt and his wife, Lori of Hudson Falls; daughter, Donna Pratt Lettre and her husband, Jerry of New Ipswich N.H.; grandchildren, Kim (Dan) Hartford, Christina (Andrew) Morrill, Scott (Lindsay) Lettre and Kyle Pratt and companion, Hayley Murphy; great grandchildren, Devin, Dustin, Davis Hartford, Logan Morrill and Kali Pratt. Yolanda was also awaiting the arrival of her sixth great-grandchild.
Yolanda is also survived by her sisters, Genevieve Baird, Carol French and Dottie Larrow and her brother, Louis Trapasso; along with many nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling hours.
Burial will be 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at the Gerald B. H. Solomon, Saratoga National Veteran’s Cemetery on Duel Rd. in the town of Stillwater.

Memorial donations in Yolanda’s memory may be made to The American Diabetes Association, 7 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205 or the American Heart Association 440 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY 12205