Monthly Archives: November 2014

Betty DePalo Ducharme

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Ducharme, BettyQUEENSBURY – Betty DePalo Ducharme, 84, of Queensbury, passed away early Thursday morning , November 6, 2014.

Born on November 23, 1929 in Queensbury, she was the daughter of the late Stanley C. and Margaret (Haskins) Barlow.

In the 1960’s, Betty was employed at Grubbers Dress Factory in Hudson Falls and then later at Decora in Fort Edward.   She also worked as a housekeeper at many area hotels.

Betty loved to be outdoors at the ocean and just enjoying nature.   She preferred to be in the warm weather, so for about 20 years, Betty lived in West Palm Beach and the Tampa area in Florida.   She was a great giver, donating to veterans, cancer and animal charities. The light of her life was being around children.   Betty loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Besides her parents, Stanley Barlow and Margaret Gleason, she was predeceased by her son, Franky “Love” DePalo, her two brothers, Stanley and Raymond Barlow, her two sisters, Elleen Armstrong and Kay Mattison and her half brother, Gary Mattison.

Survivors include her loving children, Joe DePalo and his wife, Cathy, Donna Horning and Maria DePalo; three half brothers, John, Leon and Jim Mattison; her sister, Ann Barlow; six grandchildren, Camille DePalo, Gary Dickson, Crishell Ruggiero and her husband, Mark, Shawn Horning and his companion, Debbie, Lisa Troupe and her husband, Jeff and Andrea DePalo; four great grandchildren ; several nieces and nephews; four step children, Margo, Julie and her husband, Scott, Brian and Bruce and his wife, Linda; and several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren.

A Graveside Service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday October, 14, 2014, at Moss Street Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury, with Pastor Chris Collin of New Hope Community Church in Queensbury, officiating.

Betty’s family suggests that memorial donations be made to C.R. Wood Cancer Center, 100 Pruyn Pavilion, Glens Falls, NY 12801 or Mary’s Haven, 35 New St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Thomas J. McIntosh, Jr

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McIntoshGANSEVOORT – Thomas J. McIntosh, Jr., 43, of Gansevoort, went into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at the Glens Falls Hospital, following a courageous battle with Muscular Dystrophy.

Born on July 21, 1971, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Doris (Harrington) McIntosh and his step-father Carl Aldous and his father, Thomas J. McIntosh, Sr.

Tom attended South Glens Falls High School and studied heavy equipment operations at BOCES in Saratoga.

He worked as a flagman during summer recess from school for the Gansevoort Highway Department for two years, until his illness wouldn’t allow him to work.

Tom enjoyed visiting with people. He liked riding three wheelers, snowmobiling, traveling and especially his mom’s homemade cooking. He will be greatly missed by his friends and neighbors. Tom was a special guy, who cared about everyone. He never let his illness keep him down.

He is predeceased by an infant sister, a brother, James S. Rozelle, Jr., his grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Roscoe Harrington, his grandparents, Angie and Earl McIntosh and an uncle, Walter Dolloph.

Survivors include his mother Doris J. McIntosh and his step-father Carl Aldous of Gansevoort; his father, Thomas J. McIntosh, Sr. of Queensbury; his half brothers, Andy McIntosh, Todd McIntosh, and Tony McIntosh; his step-sisters, Carla Graham and Tammy Voudry; his nieces Shelby, Kayla and Deedee Graham; his great-nephew and niece, Wyatt and Jordan; his aunts and uncles, Patricia Harrington, Roscoe Harrington, Barbara Hall and her husband, Ron, Elsie Dolloph and Eddie McIntosh and his wife, Sandy.

Friends may call from 11 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

A funeral service will follow the calling hours, Monday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Tom’s family wishes to thank caregivers Mary Morency and John Webber as well as the Doctors and staff at the Glens Falls Hospital for all the care and compassion given to him during his illness.

His family asks that donations in Tom’s memory be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Gerda Marga Peachman

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PeachmanHUDSON FALLS – Gerda Marga Peachman of Hudson Falls, New York was called into the arms of our Lord on November 1st, 2014 after a long, courageous struggle with cancer. She recently celebrated her 89th birthday- a goal hard won.

Gerda, otherwise known affectionately as Gretchen, was born on October 26th, 1925, in Bremerhaven, Germany to Maria and Fred Meyer. At seven month of age, Gerda and her parents immigrated to America in search of a better life.

They settled in Astoria, New York where she grew up. Her mother died when Gerda was 7 years old.  Eventually her father remarried Marie Meyer. Upon graduation with honors from High School, she took the position of Special Ledger Clerk for New York Telephone Company. After WWII she married the love of her life, Alvin Peachman. Together they moved to Hudson Falls where they made a happy home and raised three children.

Gretchen was a stay at home mom who devoted her life to nurturing and caring for her family.  As the years went by Gretchen was the primary caregiver for her parents when they became ill. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and many other interests such as guitar playing. Gretchen always approached life in a happy, optimistic way. She was a wonderful role model for her children and grandchildren and her quick sense of humor kept family and friends laughing often.  She would often be found singing and could recite literature, poetry and Bible verses at a moment’s notice. She loved completing the daily cryptogram and crossword puzzle during breakfast.

Gretchen and Alvin were instrumental in the beginnings of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Glens Falls, New York. There, Gretchen served as a choir member and would often solo. She taught Sunday School for many years and was president of the Mother’s Club.  Always ready for a challenge, she decided to earn a college degree.  She soon graduated summa cum laude from Adirondack Community College. She took several different jobs to help fund their passion to travel. Gretchen and Alvin enjoyed traveling to many destinations such as Europe, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and throughout the United States. Eventually they retired and spent their winters in Oahu, Hawaii for twenty eight years.

Gretchen was predeceased by her parents. In addition to her husband, Gretchen leaves behind three children: Dr. Frederick (Jean) Peachman of Brookfield, Ohio, Richard (Joan) Peachman of Queensbury, New York, and Jane (Mark) Pepin of Kingsbury, New York. Gretchen was very proud of each of her seven grandchildren: Scott (Mia) Peachman, Jeffrey Peachman, Thomas Peachman, Katie (Kevin) Ward, Julie Peachman, Michael Peachman, and Madeline Pepin. She also has two lovely great grandchildren: Evan Baird and Reilyn Ward.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd on Glen St. in Glens Falls with the Rev. Paul Wagner, pastor, officiating.

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

Following the burial, all are welcome to a reception at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd  on Glen Street in Glens Falls.

Gretchen suggests that donations be made to the Charles R. Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital, 102 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12801or the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd of Glens Falls, 543 Glen St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.

Gretchen wanted to express her gratitude to Dr. Giatti-Grubbs, the nurses of the Oncology Department and the staff on floor 2 of the Cancer Center for their kindness and exceptional care extended to her.

Jeannine L. Wright

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WrightHUDSON FALLS – Jeannine L. Wright, 82, of LaBarge Street, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Friday October 31, 2014, at the Stanton Healthcare and Rehab Center in Queensbury.

Born on December 23, 1931, in Fair Haven, Vermont, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Mae (Gates) Ballard.   When she was twelve years old, her mother passed away and Jeannine went to live with her mother’s sister and husband, Wallace and Lillian Manchester in Hudson Falls.

On August 12, 1950, she married Isaac Wright at the family home in Wells, Vermont.

Jeannine worked for Mallinckrodt in Argyle for many years, then Hallmark Nursing Home, as a CNA for over 20 years.  She loved scratch offs and going to casinos.  Jeannine and her husband enjoyed visiting Atlantic City, where they watched many Miss America pageants.  They also enjoyed square dancing on Saturday nights.  Jeannine was an avid New York Yankees fan.  She was a wonderful cook and was best known for her banana split cake, macaroni and cheese, lasagna, and potato salad.

Besides her parents, Wallace and Lillian Manchester, Jeannine is predeceased by her daughter, Nancy Mija, and her sister, Betty Manchester.

Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Isaac “Dewey’ Wright of Hudson Falls; her children, Barbara Foster of Hudson Falls, Debbie McCarty and her husband, John of Troy, Jeff Wright and his wife, Yong of Hudson Falls; 14 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren; her two sisters, Celia Clippenger of Hudson Falls, Shirley Hogan of Gloversville, her brother Richard Ballard and his wife, Margo of Poultney, VT; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Family and friends may call on Monday from 1 to 2 P.M. at  the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 P.M. on Monday, following the calling hour, at the funeral home, with Rev. Sandra Spaulding, officiating.

Burial will take place at Morningside Cemetery in Hartford at the convenience of the family.

Jeannine’s family would like to thank the staff on East wing at the Stanton Healthcare and Rehab Center for their wonderful support and care during their mother’s stay there.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Jeannine’s memory may be made to the Charles R. Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital, 100 Park St., Glnes Falls, NY 12801