Monthly Archives: December 2013

Irving F. Jenkins

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ARGYLE – Irving F. Jenkins, 90, formerly of McEachron Hill Rd., passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2013, at the Glens Falls Hospital

Born July 18, 1923 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Sam and Edna (Carpenter) Jenkins.

Mr. Jenkins attended Glens Falls public schools.

During World War II, Irving saw action in N. Africa, Italy and France while serving with the United States Army.

He married Rita Allen, in February of 1951, in Cannan, Conn. Following their marriage they lived in Fort Edward and Salem. Mrs. Jenkins died November 23, 1985.

For several years, he was employed at Ciba-Geigy formerly in Queensbury. Mr. Jenkins had been a member of the Argyle Senior Citizens and enjoyed traveling and flower gardening. In his younger years, Mr. Jenkins served with the Civilian Conservation Corps, and was on the crew that built Rogers Rock Camp Grounds

Another member of his family who died before him was a brother, Morgan Jenkins, his step-son, Gary LaRoe and a grandson, Kevin Jenkins.

Survivors include three sons, Larry Jenkins and his wife, Roxanne, of Argyle, Roger Jenkins and his wife, Mary, of Hudson Falls and Len Jenkins and his wife Sharron, of Hebron; his sister, Jessie George of Hudson Falls; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Saturday (Today) from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will follow the calling hours at 4 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Flower, pastor of the South Granville Congregational Church, officiating.

Burial will be on Monday at 10 a.m.in Union Cemetery in the Town of Ft. Edward. Full military honors will be provided by the Hudson Falls American Legion, Post 574 Color Guard.

The family suggests that memorials take the form of donations to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., PO Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

Wesley K. Steves

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HUDSON FALLS – Wesley K. Steves, passed away December 1, 2013, at Glens Falls Hospital.

Family and friends may call on Thursday, December 5, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will be held Friday, December 6, 11 a.m., at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at Pine View Cemetery in the town of Queensbury.

Shirley I. Kaiser

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GALWAY – Shirley I. Kaiser, 90 , passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013, at the home of her daughter, Bonnie Trevett, surrounded by her family. 

She was born Shirley Warner in Amsterdam, New York on April 6, 1923.  She graduated from Amsterdam High School with honors and attended the Mildred Ellie Business School.

Shirley began working in the St. Mary’s Hospital laboratory as a phlebotomist, and also worked in the medical records departments of the Nathan Littaur Hospital in Gloversville and Johnstown Hospital.  At the time of her retirement she was the Patient Care Coordinator for Johnstown Hospital.

She enjoyed 61 years of marriage to the love of her life, Spencer Kaiser, who predeceased her in 2005.  They spent many happy years together, hiking, fishing, camping, dancing, and showing their children how to live and love.

Shirley was a long time member of the Presbyterian Church in Gloversville.  She had many hobbies and enjoyed knitting items for her family.  She was an accomplished musician who played the piano and had a lovely singing voice.  She taught piano to some of her children and grandchildren.  She was known for her computer and technology skills, keeping in touch with many people through Facebook.

Besides her husband, Spencer Kaiser, Shirley was predeceased by a grandson, James Trevett, in 1986. 

She is survived by her three daughters; Bonnie (David) Trevett of Hudson Falls, Judy (Rick) Vaughan of Ithaca, and Marcie (Tom) Page of Amsterdam; 15 grandchildren, Kristine (Chris) Trevett-Jones, Renee (Terence) Murphy, Marie (Mike) Mercure, Rebekah (Chad) LaBombarde, Kyle (Kelsi) Trevett, Jacob (Tatianna) Eletto, Colin (Anthia) Eletto, Audra Eletto, Kara Eletto, Nate (Ashley) Page, Carly Page, Emily Page, Brian Vaughan, and Kevin Vaughan; as well as 12 great grandchildren.

She will be missed for her determined spirit and her zest for life.

Family and friends may call 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. December 4th , at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc, 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will follow calling hours at 1 p.m., at the funeral home.

Burial will be Hagaman Mills Cemetery in Hagaman, New York.

If you wish to donate in Shirley’s memory, please consider your local hospice organization.

Irene A. Aurelia

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Aurelia, IreneFORT EDWARD – Irene A. Aurelia, 92, of Orsola Ave, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side, on Saturday, November 30, 2013, at the Fort Hudson Health Care Facility.

Born on August 20, 1921, in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Philomena (Bascillica) Michelucci.

Irene was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School.

On July 21, 1921, she married Carl J. Aurelia in Hudson Falls.  He passed away in 1978.

Irene worked for the Joy Store for many years until it closed.  She then managed Midtown Shopping Center for several years.  Irene loved spending time with her family and playing bingo.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Rose Pepe and Mary Marcantonio, her brothers, Alvin, Henry, Joseph, James, Carl, John and her twin brother, who died at six weeks old and her great granddaughter, Bailey Lynn Greene.

 She is survived by her daughter, Michele Miner and her husband, Keith of Fort Edward; her grandchildren, Ryan Miner and Ashley Greene and her husband, Michael; two great grandchildren, Katie Miner and Morgan Greene; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Rite of committal will be 1 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2013, at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of the Fort Hudson Health Care Facility, especially B Wing, for all their love, care and compassion given to Irene and her family.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., PO Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828 or the Fort Hudson Health Care Facility, Activities Fund, 319 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

Shirley M. Varney

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varneyHUDSON FALLS   – Shirley M. Varney, 83, of Lower Allen Street, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013, at the Fort Hudson Health Care Facility.

Born August 21, 1930, in Plattsburgh, New York, she was the daughter of the Late Louis and Anna (Benway) Phiilips.

On April 22, 1956, she married Nelson “Ed” Varney at St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward.

Shirley was a cafeteria worker for Hudson Falls Schools and then worked 29 years at Fort Hudson Health Care Facility as a nurse’s aide.

Shirley was a communicant of St Joseph’s Church.  She enjoyed their summer camp at Lake Hadlock with friends and relatives and car rides around the Adirondacks.  She also was a member of Fort Edward/Kingsbury Senior Citizens and enjoyed many years of friendship and lunches there.

Besides her parents, Shirley is predeceased by her three brothers; Ernest Jones, Louis Phillips, Jr., William Phillips and her sister, Ruth E. Jones.

Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Nelson “Ed” Varney of Hudson Falls; her son, N. David Varney and his wife, Lola, of Angier, North Carolina; her daughter, Linda A. Walzer and her husband, Edward, of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina; three grandsons, Brian Varney, Scott Varney, and Ryan Walzer; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Friends may call Sunday, December 1, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, December 2,  at 10a.m., at the funeral home, with the Rev. Thomas Babiuch, pastor of St. Joseph’s Church officiating.

The Rite of Committal will follow at Union Cemetery in Fort Edward.

In memory of Shirley, her family request donations be made to Fort Edward/Kingsbury Seniors Citizens, 72 Oak Street, Hudson Falls, New York 12839 or Fort Hudson Patient Activity Department,  Upper Broadway , Fort Edward, New York 12828.

Shirley’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff on G Wing and A Wing at the Fort Hudson Health Care Facility. Their kindness and care will always be remembered.

Eugene George “Bud” Wagar

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QUEENSBURY – Eugene George “Bud” Wagar, 87, of Queensbury passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at the Gens Falls Hospital, following a long
illness.

Born on May 28, 1926, in Ballston Lake, he was the son of the late Herman and
Reba (Dingman) Wagar.

Bud was a graduate of Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Central School and Oneonta
State College. Throughout his life he continued his education by attending
lasses relating to his career with the telephone company.

At the age of 17, Bud enlisted in the United States Navy.  At the age of
18 he became active duty and served during World War II as a gunner with the
rank of coxswain  He fought in many battles and was very proud of his
service to his country.

He married Helen David in 1955 at the Ballston Spa Presbyterian Church. They
settled in Ballston Lake for 38 years, moved to Minerva for several years and
currently resided in Queensbury.

Bud was employed by The New York Telephone Company (Verizon) for 38
years.  He started as a lineman and worked his way up to the position of
manager.  At the time of his retirement, he worked out of the Albany and
Schenectady offices, traveling all over the state as an instructor.

He was a member of Christ Church United Methodist in Glens Falls as well as
Jonesville United Methodist Church and Minerva Baptist Church.  He was a
member of the American Legion, the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars (VFW) the Sampson Sailors and the Telephone Retirees Association.  He was am EMT and served with Ski Patrols for not only West Mountain Ski Center but also Gore Mountain Ski Center.

Bud was a very talented craftsman with stained glass manufacturing many
different things including windows, lamps, break fronts and jewelry
boxes.  A testimony to his work can be seen in the windows he created for
the Minerva Baptist Church.  He also in his later years created wonderful
pictures using watercolors.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his sister, Audrey Bradley.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Helen (David) Wagar of Queensbury; his
son Scot David Wagar of Houston, Texas; his daughter Julie G. Lauritzen and her husband, Steve of Novato, Cal; and his granddaughter Zoey Lauritzen of Novato, Cal.

There are no calling hours scheduled.

A memorial service will take place on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Christ Church United Methodist in Glens Falls with the Rev. Meredith VanDerminden, officiating.

Following services, all are welcome to a reception at the church hall.

Burial at a later date, will take place at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Veteran’s Cemetery in the town of Stillwater.

Donations in Bud’s memory may be made to the National Ski Patrol, at West Mountain, 59 West mountain RD., Queensbury, NY 12804 or Christ Church United Methodist, 54 Bay St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.