Category Archives: Obituaries

HUDSON FALLS – Dorothy Grace “Dot” Leppard, 89 of Hudson Falls, Passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, April 9, 2022 at Fort Hudson Nursing Home.

Born on January 29, 1933 in Glens Falls, Dot was a life-long area resident and one of 14 children of the late John W. and Geneva (LaFarr) Leppard.

Affectionately known to multiple generations of nieces and nephews as “Aunt Dottie”, she was always available with a ready smile and caring heart to fill in wherever needed. Whether it was babysitting, caning, freezing, Dot gladly pitched in. Dot enjoyed time with family and she enjoyed many activities. Among them were fishing, bowling, playing softball (she and her sisters made up their own team lol), and playing cards.

Dot took care of her Mom for many years through multiple moves to different apartments, caring for her needs until her Mom passed. In addition to caring for family, Dot was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s church where she attended regularly until she was no longer able to get there.

“Aunt Dottie” will be greatly missed by many with her giving heart and infectious giggle being remembered by all. She is predeceased by her parents and her 13 siblings and survived by several generations of nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church on the park in Hudson Falls.

The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Dot’s name be made to Fort Hudson Nursing Home, 319 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

HUDSON FALLS – Janice Newcomb, 97, of Dean Road, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, April 7, 2022 at her home with her grandchildren and her beloved dog, Petey at her side.

Born on January 10, 1925 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Irving Griffing and Edith Pearl (Washburn) Hamilton.

Janice loved spending time as a volunteer at Glens Falls Hospital. She worked in the coffee shop there and always took care of the medical staff when they came in for coffee and a snack. She loved to read and enjoyed baking and cooking. Spending her time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren was her greatest love.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Douglas H. Newcomb; her daughter, Carol Sutton; and a sister, Eleanor.

She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Harrington; her grandchildren, Nicole Salone (Josh) of Queensbury, and Jennifer Paradis of Fort Edward; her great-grandchildren, Devon, Olivia, Ashana, Dravin, Karleah, Silas and Niko; and her great-great granddaughter, Nova.

A memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at the Oneida Community Church, 197 Sunnyside Road in Queensbury.

Janice will be laid to rest with her Husband, Douglas, in a private ceremony at the convenience of the family in the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville.

HUDSON FALLS – Patricia W. Hassett, 90, a longtime Notre Dame St. resident, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, April 8, 2022 at Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on January 25, 1932, in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Marion (Bottoms) Winters.

She was a graduate of West Chester, PA High School and attended Vermont Junior College in Montpelier, VT.

On January 24, 1953, she married Don G. Hassett in West Chester, PA.

She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Hudson Falls, and a past member of the Kiwanis Club and The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in Glens Falls. Patricia was a member of the Red Hat Society and the Women’s Breakfast Group as well.

She enjoyed time she spent with her family and was active in the Hudson Falls community. The Hassett Memorial Day parties were well known in the neighborhood.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Donald G. Hassett, who passed away November 15, 2020.

Survivors include her children, Debra Cirino and her husband, Bill of Hartford, Linda Muller and her husband, Mark of Ravena, Dale Hassett and his wife, Jeanne of Delmar and Sandra Peters and her husband, John of Orlando, FL; their grandchildren, Bethany Cirino, Christopher Rees, Patricia Rees, Molly Hassett, Morgan Peters, Kyle Peters and Kurt Peters and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 am on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon, Saratoga National Cemetery on Duell Rd in Schuylerville.

Memorial donations may be made in her name to High Peaks Hospice, 454 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801 or to the Glens Falls Hospital Foundation, 126 South Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

HUDSON FALLS – Yvonne Theresa Charon Griffin, 92 years old, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 5, 2022.

Born August 17, 1929 in Beaver Falls, PA, Yvonne was the youngest child of Amil and Mary (Mayou) Charon.

She was a 1948 graduate of St. Peters High School in Saratoga Springs.  Yvonne met the love of her life William T. Griffin and they married and moved to Hudson Falls where they raised their three children in the house they built together. 

Yvonne worked in various administrative jobs, but her true passions were homemaking and the caregiving of others. She truly loved sharing her culinary delights with all who entered her home. There was an open-door policy, all were welcome. She loved animals especially dogs and horses. 

Yvonne was very creative and talented. She was an excellent seamstress and had a French weaving business while raising her children. She also enjoyed refinishing furniture, restoring its beauty and functionality. Yvonne was a very independent person.

She was very active in the Catholic Church, teaching Catechism, and was involved in the renewal. Yvonne’s strong, unshakable faith sustained her throughout her entire life. 

In addition to her parents and siblings, she was predeceased by her husband, William T. Griffin, who passed away in 1985.

Yvonne is survived by her children, Thomas Griffin (Joannie), Marty Griffin (Pete Shortell), and Barbara Griffin-Jordan (Michael); 4 grandchildren, Jeremy Dube, Sarah Miner, Luke Griffin, and Alicia Bevan; 6 great-grandchildren, Desteny Dube, Camryn and Jacob Miner, Logan and Aiden Bevan and Isaac Griffin; 3 great, great-granddaughters BellaRose, Auroroa and Zaylah.

A funeral service will be conducted, 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 2022, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls with the Reverend David Noone, a longtime family friend, officiating.

Friends may call on Monday evening from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, following the services.

Rite of Committal will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 18, 2022, at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

The family would like to thank Dr. Mihindu, the staff at Fort Hudson Day Program and the staff at McCann’s Pharmacy. A very heartfelt thanks to the team of caregivers who helped us keep her in her beloved home; Sherry, Rodonna, Vivian, Lynn, Colleen, and Joannie, as well as friends and neighbors; Judy, Susan, and John Wells.

Donations may be made in her memory to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

HUDSON FALLS – Tiffany L. (Nash) Ross, 40, of Hudson Falls, went into the arms of the Lord, surrounded by her loved ones, after a courageous battle with stage 4 lung cancer, on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Albany Medical Center.

Tiffany attended Hudson Falls High School and then went on to receive her PCA Certificate through Fort Hudson Nursing Home, where she continued her career as a PCA.  She really enjoyed working in the nursing field.

On December 27,  2017, Tiffany married John Ross, III in her mother’s home, officiated by her sister, Tamika and surrounded by family.

Family was Tiffany’s world.  She was a great mother, who took wonderful care of her autistic son, Charles.  Tiffany was very social and always loved having company, especially family.  She also enjoyed the outdoors, where she spent a lot of time camping and fishing.

Tiffany was also a very talented crafter who turned her extra bedroom into a craft room.  She helped her son start his own business making personalized stickers.  Tiffany also enjoyed teaching her nieces how to crochet.

Tiffany was predeceased by her maternal grandfather, Leon Nash, her step grandfather, Raymond Young, her aunt, Brandy Nash and her cousin, Ashley Nash.

Tiffany is survived by her mother, Cassie Nash; her husband, John Ross, III; two sons, Charles Nash and Joe Charland; her step-son, Andrew Ross; her grandmother, Gloria Young; her two sisters, Tamika Casey and Kelliann (Cody) Rogers; her nieces and nephews, Hailie and Kassandra Casey, Rebecca Charland, Maddison Baker and Dakota Nash; her two uncles, Leon (Tammy) Nash, II and Ervin (Billie) Nash; and her best friend, who was like a sister to her, Melissa (William) Beadleson; her brother in laws, Robert Ross, Larry Ross, George (Heather) Siacca; and her sisters in law, Mickie Alexander and Sharla (Ron) Szymaszek.

Friends may call on Thursday, April 14, 2022, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

The family suggests that any form of donations be made for her son to Cash App $cassiefortiffany or Venmo @cassie -nash-2.

The family extends a very special thank you to the CR Wood Cancer Center, Dr. Mason and his nurse, Barb and Albany Medical Center neurological ICU’s staff.

HUDSON FALLS – Ronald “Ron” Douglas Ovitt, 67, of Hudson Falls, died on Friday, March 18, 2022, after a short illness.

Born on August 7, 1954, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Dorothy and Warren Ovitt.

Ron attended South Glens Falls High School.  Following high school, he put his cooking talents to work.   Ron was an excellent cook who used his expertise at Massie’s restaurant for several years.  On his off time, Ron enjoyed spending time with his friends, fishing in area streams and hoping for a win on his scratch off tickets.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings, Stanley Walsh, Shirley Harris, Pete Walsh and David Ovitt.

Survivors include his siblings, Mickey Hopkins, Milford Ovitt, Mary Jacox and Joan Mumblo; several nieces, nephews and many friends, whom he thought of as family.

Services will be private.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the charity of one’s choice.

QUEENSBURY – John Edward “Chico” Tyminski, Jr., 75, passed away quietly at home, surrounded by his loved ones, on Thursday, March 31, 2022.

Born on January 21,1947 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late John E. and Beverly (Gibson) Tyminski, Sr.

Following his 1966 graduation from Queensbury High School, Chico was drafted into the U.S. Army.    He was honored to have served his country in the active Army and after his discharge, in the National Guard Reserves.

When his military time was over, Chico began working for Decora and later, retired from Umicore on Pruyn’s Island.

He was a private man who loved his candy and surrounding himself with nature.  Chico could be found throwing a line in the water to catch fish or riding his motorcycle down the road with the wind blowing past his bike.   He also enjoyed trying his luck at OTB and scratch offs. 

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Thomas Tyminski and the mother of his children, Denise M. O’Leary.

Survivors include his children, his son, John E. Tyminski, III and his (significant other, Katie Kuba) and his daughter, Melynda Wells; his grandchildren, Joseph J. Jordon, Necole Jordon, Kolbey Tyminski, Kolyn Tyminski, Kaylee Tyminski and Samantha Tyminski; three great grandchildren; his sister, Joan Ramsey and her husband, Joe; his sister in law, Marsha Tyminski; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Wednesday, April 6^th, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

The Rite of Committal will be celebrated on Saturday, April 16 at 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to C.R. Wood Cancer Center, 102 Park Street, Glens Falls NY 12801.

GALWAY – Kendra Curtis, 61, of Galway, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed peacefully in the afternoon of Saturday, March 26th, 2022.

Born August 7th of 1960 in Granville, Kendra lost her father at a young age, and grew up with her mother and her three sisters on their family dairy farm in North Hebron.

She met the love of her life Jay in college, at the Adirondack Balloon Festival and was able to enjoy building a life with him for over 40 wonderful years.

Kendra believed that family, faith, and caring for lost and homeless animals were the source of life’s joy. She truly lived a life of servitude, providing a kind and generous hand to anyone in need. Kendra will fondly be remembered by those who loved her dearly as a radiant of love, laughter, and kindness.

Kendra is predeceased by her parents, Raymond and Janice Burch, and her brother-in-law, Roger Mason.

Kendra leaves behind her loving husband, Jay Curtis; her children, Christopher Curtis (Norby) and Kylie Holland (Andrew), her sweet grandchildren also known as her “munchkins”, Jensen and Liam Holland, and her sisters, Kathy Mason, Kim Meade (Charles), Kristy Maille (Stephen), as well as many other friends and family that will miss her so very much.

Friends may call Sunday, April 3, 2022, from 10 a.m., to 1 p.m. at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High Street, in Ballston Spa.

Funeral services, that will be officiated by her son, Christopher, and burial are private.

Memorial donations in memory of Kendra may be made to NEWS10’s Pet Connection, 341 Northern Blvd., Albany, NY 12204 or the Albany Medical Center Children’s Hospital, 43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208.

FORT EDWARD – Sylvester F. Rabine Sr. “Sly” 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones, Thursday afternoon, March 24, 2022.

Born on June 13, 1935 in Fort Edward, he lived there all of his life and was the son of the late Delmar and Pauline (LaPoint) Rabine.

Sly worked for many years at Decora Manufacturing in Fort Edward and retired from there. He was a gentleman farmer, raising goats, chickens, horses, cows etc.

He enjoyed horses and tending to all the other animals on his farm. Sly enjoyed spending time with his family and loved ones as well as his animals. Anybody that knew Sly knew he loved his Cadillacs as well.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife, Ann Louise Rabine, who passed away on August 2,1998; and 12 of his brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his children, Sylvester Rabine, Jr. and his wife, Lori, Nancy Marie Rabine, Lawrence Richard Rabine and his wife, Doreen, and Patrick Delmar Rabine and his wife, Stacey all of Fort Edward; a sister, Lorraine Davidson of Hudson Falls; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, as well as many other loved ones and friends. 

Thank you for everything you were and for all you did for all of us and for everything you taught us and the time we got to spend with you.

Services are private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., F1. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls, NY.

HUDSON FALLS – Clarence “Bud” Winney, Jr., 41, of Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully at his home, on Friday, March 25, 2022, surrounded by family and friends, after a short battle with T Cell Lymphoma.

Born on January 23, 1981 in Glens Falls, he lived in Hudson Falls all of his life and was the son of Clarence and Nancy Winney.

Bud was employed for 25 years at Ye Ole Fort Diner in Fort Edward where he was a cook. His greatest gift was being a father, not only to his kids, but to his wife’s children too. Bud will always be remembered for his contagious laughter, his smile, and his kind heart. He will be missed by all.

Bud is survived by his wife, Amber Alden Winney; his two children, Dylan and Taylor Winney; two stepchildren, John Rockenstire and Jacob Hurlburt; his sister, Clara LaPlant (Matt); a half-brother, William Poette; two beautiful nieces, Aubrey Habshi and Haley LaPlant, Mariah and Janessa Poette, Alexa Mead, Bella and Scarlett Alden, and Layla Northup; his nephews, Austin Mead and Bentley Northup; mother in law and father in law, Eric and Robin Alden; a sister in law, Ashley Mead (Casey); brothers in law, Erick Alden (Nena) and Shane Alden (Kelly)several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; and his best friend, Timmy and Craig Borden who he loved so much.

Friends may call from 2 pm to 4 pm on Monday, March 28, 2022 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to the charity of your choice.

GLENS FALLS – Daniel George Lewis, 46 – We are heart broken and devastated that the Lord called our Dan on Saturday, March19, 2022, to come and be with his dad, George Lewis and brother, Dick Lewis, his niece, Julie Hanlon and his nephew, Bobby Labshere and several cousins, aunts, uncles and all his friends, who have passed away.

Dan worked in many local restaurants as a great chef but, his passion was playing the guitar.  He was an accomplished musician.  Starting at a young age, he enjoyed playing in local bands.   Dan was a very well-respected musician and he always felt that his colleagues and friends in the music industry, were his second family.

Although he loved music, he always felt his greatest achievement in life, was the family that he and Michele “Squeak” created.  Dan was so proud and simply adored his three children.   He was a wonderful husband, dad, son, brother and a good friend to many.  He was always there to help anyone he could, even if meant he had nothing for himself.  Dan’s life ended to quickly and he will be missed by the many people he touched. 

Left to cherish his memories include his wife, Michele “Squeak” Lewis; his three children, Opal (8), Orion (5) and Odin (3); his mother, Jean Lewis Bartlett; his stepfather, Philip Bartlett; his two sisters, Patty Reynolds (Rick) and Mary Drenth (Aike); his brother, Don Blakeman, who is really his nephew, with only one year apart in age.  They were truly brothers, always together, no matter what; his other brothers, Michael Lewis and Bob Lewis; his nieces and nephews, Jackie Anderson, Kelly Alexander (Josh), Sara  Labshere (Nick), Andrew Lewis (Sacha), Kate Fisher (Kevin), Andrew Cartier; and many cousins, aunts and uncles.

Dan’s family wishes to thank the entire family and friends for their heartfelt condolences.  It means so much to them and will never be forgotten.

Friends may call on Thursday, March 24, 2022 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral Services will follow the calling hours at 7 P.M. on Thursday, at the funeral home.

Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the charity of one’s choice.

HUDSON FALLS – David Steele, 69, of Martindale Terrace, passed away at his home on March 18, 2022.

Born January 6, 1953, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late George and Marion (Ellis) Steele.

David had a passion for music.  He loved any and all music and had an extensive record and CD collection to show.  Some of his favorites were the Beatles and Elvis Presley.  David also enjoyed fishing.  He would frequently go out with his good friends, Jim and Michelle, and fish wherever they took the boat.  David will be remembered as an avid storyteller, who loved to talk.  His stories will be missed.

Besides his parents, David was predeceased by his brothers, Phillip and Raymond Ormsby.

Survivors include his siblings, Mark Steele and his wife, Suzan of Fort Edward, Timothy Bennett and his wife, Kim of Glens Falls, Carol Harrington of Fort Ann, Mabel Walker of Lake Luzerne, Vicki Healy of South Glens Falls, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call Friday, April 1, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., in Hudson Falls.

A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m., following the calling hour.

Memorial donations in memory of David may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

SARATOGA SPRING – Sean M Kelleher sadly lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday March 15^th.

Born January 10, 1969, to the late Sharon Kill and Joseph Dennis Kelleher in Glens Falls.

Sean, being the over achiever that he was, attended Big Cross Elementary school. He was the recipient of awards, responsibility and civic honor. He attended HVCC in hopes to become a CASAC. He had a passion for writing and in travel. He was 4 states shy of visiting all 50 states.

In Sean’s own words “I am not Kerovak, nor Thereaux, not even Alexander Supertramp, but I am on the road, living deliberately and going into the wild. I know not what lies ahead”.

Sean was such an inspiration to so many people that he met on his journey. His smile would light up a room his laugh was contagious. He was a kind soul.

You were able to get 200 people in the community to look past their own personal indifference about recovery and commit to seeing “The Anonymous People” This is where it all began.

Your ideas and dedication to RAIS (Recovery Advocacy In Saratoga) and Healing Springs has inspired and facilitated thousands on their journey to recovery.  You put in to motion a place where anyone can come in and not be ashamed of whatever it is they are struggling with, this has helped hundreds of people and has saved many lives. You are an encouragement to all of us.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a brother, Joseph Francis Kelleher

Sean is survived by his sister-in-law; Tammy Corbett and nephew Ryan Kelleher; his brother’s, Daniel Kelleher and nieces, Heather Kelleher and Lauren Kelleher, nephew Daniel Kelleher ll of Glens Falls, Margaret Howard (Kelleher), niece Caitlin Anderson, nephew Donald Howard of Hudson Falls, Patrick James Kelleher, niece’s Alyssa and Sarah of Fort Lauderdale, FL; and numerous friends considered family.

Friends and Family may call from 3 pm to 5 pm on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

There will be a celebration of life for Sean on May 21^st at Healing Springs Outreach and Recovery Center, 125 High Rock Ave Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Donations can be made to RAIS  125 High Rock Ave #107, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or Healing Springs, 125 High Rock Avenue 105A, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 in memory of Sean.