Category Archives: Obituaries

SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Wayne King, 77, of South Glens Falls, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, with his loving family by his side, at the Granville Center for Health and Rehabilitation.

Born on October 24, 1941, in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Charles and Eva (Haiber) King.

Wayne was a 1959 graduate of Hudson Fall High School.  Following his graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp from 1960 to 1966, serving a tour in Vietnam.

On March 1, 1968, he married Kathleen Robinson at Zion Episcopal Church in Hudson Falls.

Wayne worked for Finch Pruyn Paper, he retired after 31 years as a supervisor.

In his younger years he was a member of the Elks Lodge.

Wayne loved golfing, bowling and traveling.  Most of all, his grandchildren were the pride and joy of his life, he never missed their games.  Wayne will be remembered for always being there for anyone, others always came first.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Keith Gorton, Rob Gorton and Bill Gorton, an infant brother, Ricky, his sister, Denise “Dee Dee”, his mother in law, Evelyn Robinson and his three brothers in law, Richard Chabot, Ray Chabot and David Robinson.

He is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Robinson) King of South Glens Falls; his son, Kevin King and his wife, Holly of Queensbury; his grandchildren, Kelsey DiCaprio, Abbey King and Ryleigh King; his siblings, Guy King, Roy Gorton, Steve Gorton, Jeff Gorton, Terry Gorton, Fay Speck and Christine Carlson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be on Sunday, August 11, 2019, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will follow the calling hours on Sunday at 4 p.m. at the funeral home.

Burial with full military honor will be 9:30 a.m. on Monday, at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Ln, Latham, NY 12110 or the American Alzheimer’s Association, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, NY 12205.

Gansevoort – Maxine Munger, 85, of Leonard Street, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at Saratoga Hospital.

Born on July 16, 1934 in Fort Ann, she was the daughter of the late Otis and Elma (Darling) Brownell.

Maxine graduated from Greenwich High School.

On July 25, 1953, she married Frank D. “Pete” Munger in Greenwich.

For over ten years, Maxine was a cook at the Georgian Restaurant in Lake George and later, she was a cook at the Ramada Inn in Queensbury and the Sheridan in Saratoga Springs.

Maxine was an active member of the Trinity United Methodist in Wilton, where she was also in the Trinity Women’s group.

The most important thing in Maxine’s life was spending time with her family.   She loved being around her grandchildren and great grandchildren and watching them grow up.   Maxine also enjoyed sewing and cooking for her family and friends.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Frank “Pete” Munger, who passed away on January 14, 2006 and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her children, Frank Munger and his wife, Nancy, Brenda LaFountain and her husband, William, Tina Munger, Christopher Munger and his wife, Jody, Christina Kilburn and Tricia Shinn and her husband, Stace; her grandchildren, Kandi O’Hara, Jaime Munger, Allie Swears, Eran Swears and his wife, Amy, Phil Swears and his girlfriend, Nancy, Christopher Munger and Cody Munger, Nicholas Benson and his wife Rebecca and Kayla McKittrick and her husband, Duell, Jeffrey  Farley and Weston Farley; many great-grandchildren; her brother, Frank Brownell and his wife, Pam; her two sisters, Violet Tobin and Janice Frisbie;  several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, August 9, 2019, at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Road in Wilton, with the Rev. Jeffrey Stratton, pastor officiating.

All are welcome to a gathering at the church, following the memorial service.

The family requests that floral tributes be sent to the church directly.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to The Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Road, Wilton, NY  12831.

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

HUDSON FALLS – Carolyn Louise Vaughn, 69, passed away unexpectedly, on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Shenendoah Acres Campground in Virginia.

Born on January 30, 1950, in Granville, she was the daughter of the late Paul R. and Jesse (Bounds) Whitney.

Carolyn grew up in Granville and attended Granville High School.  She met her future husband, Richard Vaughn, while square dancing and they were married on January of 1971, in Granville.  Richard passed away in 2016, after 48 wonderful years of marriage.

Carolyn was a proud mother of seven children.  She stayed home to crack the whip on her five sons and two daughters.  Carolyn enjoyed tending to her vegetable and flower gardens.  She also could be found helping her husband with firewood.  Carolyn created a warm, loving, caring home for her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Everyone will remember her for being a wonderful cook, who loved preparing meals for her family.

Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by two daughters, infant, Laurie Matteson and Valorie Vaughn, her two sons, Stewart Vaughn and Stephen Vaughn and her siblings, Barbara, Betty and Sonny.

She is survived by her sons, Tony Matteson, Sr. and his wife, Diane of Waynesboro, VA, Thomas Matteson and his wife, Sonja of Hudson Falls and Timothy Matteson and his wife, Lannel of Rogers, Texas; grandchildren, Valerie Morrison and her husband, Andrew, Nicole Wright and her husband, Matthew, Tony Matteson, Jr., Mariha Edwards and her husband, Jason, Amanda Smith and her husband, Will and Megan Matteson and her significant other, David, Barbara Vaughn, Kevin Vaughn, Stephen Vaughn, Jr., Christina Vaughn and Sarah Vaughn; her great grandchildren, William, Jonathan, Colton, Brayton, Makenna, Alison and Mercedes; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Friday, August 2, 2019, from 11 to 1 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Prayers for Carolyn will follow the calling hours at 1 p.m. on Friday.

Carolyn will be laid to rest next to her husband, at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Memorial donations may be sent to The, Prospect Child & Family Center, 133 Aviation Rd, Queensbury, NY 12804.

HUDSON FALLS – Florence “Ma” Crandall, 94, of Main Street, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019.

Born on March 18, 1925, in the town of Hebron, she was the daughter of the late Ernest G. and Laura (Johnson) Hurley.

On December 23, 1942, Ma married Howard W. Crandall at the United Methodist Church of Hudson Falls.  He passed away on January 28, 1992, after almost 50 years of marriage. 

Following her marriage, Ma and Howard ran a dairy farm in Hartford for many years.   After selling the farm, Ma started a business cleaning homes and camps on Lake George.   She worked in the cleaning business until securing a job as a nurse’s aide at Pleasant Valley Infirmary.   Ma loved her job at PVI, partly because even as a young girl, she wanted to be a nurse.   She found her niche and stayed at PVI for over 25 years, retiring on November 22, 1992.  Two years later, Ma moved to her current address above the Carleton Funeral Home and became part of their family.  

She was active throughout her life.

Ma was a lifetime member of the Adirondack Fiddlers and a member of the Country Round & Square Dance Association, formerly the Dick Ladd Square Dance Association.  She loved spending time with her friends on the Tuesday Senior and the Friday Senior Bowling Leagues.  Even occasionally having her name printed in the paper for her score.   Ma also belonged to the Fort Edward/Hudson Falls Senior Citizen Group and enjoyed sharing trips to the casinos and on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad.

Her faith and especially her church, the Hartford United Methodist Church was very close to her heart.  She enjoyed the Sunday Service and also all the wonderful dinners prepared by the church congregation.

Besides her husband, Ma was predeceased by her 6 week old son, Arthur Howard Crandall, her daughter, Carolyn Wells, who passed away in 1995 and her son Daniel Crandall, who passed away in 2018 and her brother, Donald Hurley and her sisters, Verna Hoyt and Rita (Rathbun) Todd.

Survivors include her daughters, Joan Brown and her husband, Norman of Fort Edward, Joyce Wilcox and her husband, Wayne of Adamsville and Eleanor Johnson and her husband, Richard of Adirondack; nineteen grandchildren; several great grandchildren; several great, great grandchildren; her daughter in law, Betty Crandall of Glens Falls; her sisters, Carrie Dunbar of Corinth, Anna Mae Andrews of Granville and Martha Osser of Granville; her two brothers, Gordon Hurley and his wife, Norma of Granville and FL and Raymond Hurley and his wife, Doris of Hudson Falls and FL; her sister in law, JoAnne Hurley;  and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family will greet friends on Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral Services will follow the calling hours on Monday at 1 p.m. Reverend Patti Girard, officiating.

Burial will follow at Morningside Cemetery.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, Pruyn Pavilion, 102 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12801 or the Glens Falls Association of the Blind, 144 Ridge St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.

Ballston Spa — Kenneth L. Mingo, Jr., 67, passed away unexpectedly from health complications on Sunday, October 17, 2018, at Saratoga Hospital.

Born on February 18, 1951, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late

Kenneth L. Sr. and Mary Jane (Harris) Mingo.

He retired from New York Corrections, working in Albany as an Information Tech Specialist. Kenneth loved listening to, playing, and writing music. He was a very talented acoustic and electric guitarist. Kenneth was known for playing his songs on Virtual World and on his YouTube channel Bronze8020. In addition to music, Kenneth was an avid hunter and fishermen. He loved spending time with his family, who will miss his witty sense of humor. Kenneth often said “children are a blessing” and enjoyed helping his sister, Jacqueline with her day care. Kenneth will be remembered for his music, love of family and great strength. His family guidance, and solid advice will be missed by all.

Kenneth is survived by his sister, Jacqueline A. Ruff of Ballston Spa; and his nieces and nephews, Joe Ruff, his wife Tami and their children, Chrystal Emery, her husband Fred and their children, Mary Lou Jackson, her husband Jeff and their children, Kenneth Ruff, his wife Sophie and their children, and his Son Christopher Mingo, his wife, Carissa and their child Reghan of Chicago.

Graveside services will 11 on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Moss Street Cemetery in the Town of Kingsbury.

Memorial donations may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105-3678