Category Archives: Obituaries

FORT EDWARD – Marjorie “Anne” (Killian) Brock, 90, of Fort Edward, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at Fort Hudson Health Center in Fort Edward.

Born on January 19, 1929, in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late James and Marjorie (Garrity) Killian.

Anne was the 1946 Valedictorian of Hudson Falls High School.  Following high school, she attended The College of St. Rose, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in French.  She had an enthusiasm for learning that never waned.  A dictionary and a well-worn set of Encyclopedias were close at hand as a quick reference to solve any question of fact or to help her children with a homework assignment.

Anne taught French and English at Windham High School, where she met her future husband, who was also a teacher.  On December 29, 1951, she married Herbert Brock at St. Mary’s Church in Hudson Falls.  He passed away in 2005, after 53 years of marriage.

Mom taught school until her family started to expand and then she stayed home to take care of us.  We loved being at home with Mom, even when it was because we were home sick from school.  During those times, to make us feel better, she would play our favorite games and make her amazing homemade eggnog.  She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who made our birthdays and all of the holidays special. Grammy was known for having a ready supply of Disney and Shirley Temple movies that she enjoyed watching with her grandchildren. She loved to laugh and had a wonderful sense of humor that made her so much fun to be around.  She always had a ready smile and carried herself with effortless kindness.  We will miss her dearly.

During her life, she devoted herself to helping others.  Anne was a member of the Hospital Guild, the Glens Falls Association for the Blind and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and volunteered at Fort Hudson Nursing Home.  Her faith was very important to her.  She also served as a Eucharistic Minister and was a Lector at St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward.

Anne was a very outgoing and social person.  She looked forward to her weekly bridge games, played every Thursday with the other ACC faculty spouses, monthly lunches with her high school group and, in her younger years, a Friday or Saturday night out to dinner and dancing with her husband.  In later years, Herb and Anne enjoyed winters spent in Florida with close friends, Joyce and Glenn Spoor and summers on Lake George with their dear friends, Carol and Ron Moss.        

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Herbert Brock, her daughter,  Kathleen Brock Knipe in 2006, her brother, Joseph Killian, her sisters-in-law, Ellen Killian and Jean Killian, her brother, John Killian and her brother-in-law, Jack Hogan.

She is survived by her children, James Brock and his wife, Kit, Robert Brock and his wife, Monique, Jeanne Barber, Thomas Brock and his wife, Marie, Peter Brock and his wife, Cindy, Marjorie Layden and her husband, Mike; her grandchildren, Matthew Twardy (Michele), Rebecca Twardy (Ben), Nicholas Brock, Genevieve Hammer (Patrick), Isabelle Brock, Gregory Brock, Gabrielle Brock, Jeannette Oduro (Jeff), Kerri Sanzone (Matt), Tom Barber (Elisia), Justin Perry, Curtis Perry (Christina), Emily Blouin (Ethan), Patrick Brock, Megan Kalvert (Brett), Chelsea Belchem (Stuart), Nick Brock (Sara), Brock Layden, Margie Layden, Jackie Layden and Sean Layden; several great-grandchildren, her siblings, Jeanne Hogan and Robert Killian; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Sunday, November 10^th, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 11, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward

The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband and daughter.

Her family wishes to thank the staff on G Wing at Fort Hudson and Dr. Gara, for the wonderful care and compassion given to Anne and her family.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to St. Joseph’s Church, 164 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY  12828.

SOUTH GLENS FALLS — Kathleen E. “Kathie” O’Neil, 73, died peacefully late Monday, October 28, with her family at her side, at Glens Falls Hospital following a brief unexpected illness.

Born August 2, 1946, at Glens Falls Hospital, she was the daughter of Marion G. (Maloney) and Roland S. O’Neil, who predeceased her.

After graduation from South Glens Falls High School in 1964, Kathie worked initially as a secretary at the Troy Shirt Factory. 

The bulk of her career was spent at Glens Falls Hospital, where she worked for nearly four decades, from 1969 to 2008, retiring as Compensation Manager in the Human Resources Department.  While working there, she completed business coursework at Adirondack Community College in the late 1970s; her then-young daughter fondly recalls Mom reading the Wall Street Journal as part of her homework. 

In 2001, while still working, Kathie had completed coursework and certification to become a genealogist.  Beyond her other hobbies, which included gardening and socializing with her extensive social network, her retirement was devoted to her second career – a labor of love — as the family historian for the Maloney and O’Neil clans, among others.  She received heartfelt gratitude from people far and wide for helping them connect with their families.

She was predeceased by her parents; her step-brother, Joseph Rath, and his mother (Marilyn “Midge” O’Neil); and several very special aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She is survived by her daughter, Brandy L. O’Neil, and her son-in-law Michael R. Kasold, of Glenside, PA, both of whom she beloved as her “kids;” her elder brothers Terry (Marilyn), of Hudson Falls, and Larry of South Glens Falls; her nieces and nephews Stephanie Hill, Tracie O’Neil Horton (Carl Horton), Roland (Mary Esteves-O’Neil), and Gordon; many great-, and great-grand-, nieces and nephews; and – owing largely to her genealogy work – an ever-growing group of cousins and other extended family members. She is also survived by her former partner and longtime friend, Stephen Pinchook.

Friends and family may call at Carleton Funeral Home, 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls, from 11 a.m. to 1p.m., on Saturday, November 2.  Burial with Christian blessing will immediately follow at 1:30 p.m., at Southside Cemetery, South Glens Falls.

The family wishes to thank the staff of the Glens Falls Hospital for their outstanding medical care.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Kathleen’s memory be made to the Moreau Rescue Squad, 1583 Route 9, Fort Edward, NY 12828. 

SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Kathleen E.  “Kathie” O’Neil, 73, of South Glens Falls, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, unexpectedly after a brief illness at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Calling hours will be on Saturday, November 2, 2019, from 11 to 1 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Graveside services will follow the calling hours at Southside Cemetery in the town of Moreau.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Moreau Emergency Squad, 1583 U.S. 9, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

HUDSON FALLS – Arthur Earl LaPorte, 57 of Hudson Falls passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday October 19th, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Art was born on December 6th, 1961, to Arthur T. LaPorte and Geri L. LaPorte.

He was a painter, dry wall taper and lifetime member of The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades local 201.

Art was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting and bird watching. he also enjoyed coin collecting, ginseng hunting, maintaining his garden and chasing thunderstorms with his daughter. Art loved classic rock music and making people laugh. His favorite thing to do was to spend time with his grandson Leo, who was the light of his life.

Art was predeceased by his sister, Susan LaPorte and father, Arthur T. LaPorte.

Survivors include his daughter, Rachel Lyn LaPorte, her fiancé, Timothy and their son, Leo; his stepson, Rick Gorton and wife, Lisa; his mother, Geri LaPorte; his sisters, Brenda LaPorte and her partner, Tom Underwood, Diane Chase and her husband, Joe and Sheila Bain and her husband, Jim; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

At Art’s request there will be no services.

Donations in Art’s memory may be made to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital, 100 Park St, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

GLENS FALLS – Alice Allen VanGuilder Allen, 72, of Glens Falls, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Graveside services will be conducted on Friday, October 18, 2019, at 1 p.m. in Moss Street Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.

Memorial donations may be sent to the SPCA, 588 Queensbury Ave, Queensbury, NY 12804 or the Domestic Violence Hotline, PO Box 161810, Austin, Texas 78716.

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

FORT EDWARD – Paul Kenneth Rabine, Jr., 52, of Fort Edward, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 14, 2019.

Born on July 19, 1967 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Paul Kenneth Rabine, Sr. and Hazel Blackman.

Paul was employed at Irving Tissue and worked at GL&V for many years.

He enjoyed spending time with his children and family.   Paul loved fishing, hunting, cooking and gardening.

Besides his parents, Paul is predeceased by his sister, Deborah Pratt.

Survivors include his wife, April Rabine; his children, Brittney Couture, Matthew Rabine, Dakota Bellanger, Jeramiah Rabine, Eleeka Rabine and Anthony Rabine; his step father, Larry Blackman; his sisters, Dolores, Sheila and Sandy Rabine; one brother, Richard Rabine; two special grandsons, Logan Couture and Rhyson Kenneth Rabine; and several nieces, nephews and other family members.

All are welcome to a celebration of Paul’s life from 3-7 p.m., on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at Saluto’s, 186 Main St, Hudson Falls, NY 12839

Burial will be at Glens Falls Cemetery at a later date.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association, 4 Atruim Dr., #100, Albany, NY  12205 or American Lung Association, 418 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207.

HUDSON FALLS – Donald E. Brilyea, Jr., 78 of Hudson Falls, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on March 13, 1941, in the town of Kingsbury, He was the son of the late Donald and Maude (DeLong) Brilyea.

On September 19, 1981, he married Sandra Dickinson, at the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church.  For many years, Donald was a self-employed auto mechanic and later retired from Advance Auto Parts.

Donald loved scratch off tickets, taking long Sunday drives and NASCAR, especially Jimmie Johnson, but most of all Donald loved his family.

In addition to his parents, Donald was predeceased by two brothers, Howard “Butch” Brilyea and Bobby Brilyea.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sandra (Dickinson) Brilyea of Hudson Falls; his children, Ronnie DeLong and his wife Vivian of Queensbury, William “Puggy” DeLong and his wife, Nina of Hudson Falls, Donald DeLong and his wife, June of Kingfield, ME, Lawrence “Larry” Brilyea and his wife, Michelle of Queensbury, Wanda “Tesse” Brilyea of Glens Falls, Annette “Barney” Duell and her husband, Stephen of Queensbury and Regina “Gurty” Marns and her companion, John of South Glens Falls; 11 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two brothers, Abbie and Jean Brilyea of Hudson Falls and LeRoy and Terry Brilyea of Hudson Falls; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, from 11 to 1 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

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

Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Memorial donations may be sent to the charity of your choice.

GLENS FALLs – Margaret M. “Maggie” Martindale, 64, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on January 23, 1955.  She was the daughter of the late William and Helen Moos.  Maggie went to school and lived a very happy childhood in Minerva with four siblings, even then, she knew how to make us laugh and sing.

She lived most of her life in Glens Falls, although she did live in San Antonio for some years, to be next to her mother.

Maggie worked most of her life as a C.N.A., always taking care of people.  She loved to play her guitar and sing.  Maggie could turn anything into art, pieces of wood became a sculpture, material into a cat tent, beads into one of the king pieces.  She looked at the world in a special and unique way.

Halloween was one of her favorite holidays.  She won first place many times with her elaborate costumes.  In San Antonio, TX, she won first place, (trip to Salem, MA), among hundreds of entries.

Anyone how met or knew Maggie, had a friend for life, she had one of the biggest hearts ever.  Her compassionate personality turned frowns into smiles, tears into laughter, mistakes into blessings.  She had a knack for making the world a better place.  Maggie always had a joke or a song.

In the past few years, she loved her dogs, Mr. Bojangles, who passed.  Cleo was her sunshine, she dressed her up and loved her greatly.  Her son has Cleo and Cleo’s brother, Marvin.

There are not too many people known by one name, Willie, Cher, Madonna fits in that category with ease.  There will never be anyone like her, they broke the mold after she was born.

She will live through her two sons, Jeremy and Chris.  She was a wonderful mother and sister.  Thank you to her godmother Charlotte McLain.

Calling hours will be on Thursday, October 17, 2019, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Her ashes will go to Irish Town in Minerva, where her mother and father, sister, Barb, brother Bill rest in a private close family memorial.

In lieu of flowers, just be kind to someone, make them laugh, give a hand and share the love.