Category Archives: Obituaries

QUEENSBURY – Shane M. Winchell, 30, of Queensbury, passed away suddenly on Friday evening, December 15, 2023.

Born on March 25, 1993 in Glens Falls, he was a life-long area resident and son of Harold L. and Janie M. (Clark) Winchell. Shane was a 2011 graduate of Queensbury High School. He enjoyed playing basketball, video games, and shooting pool with friends. More than anything, he loved to spend time with his children.

He is predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Harold Winchell; his maternal grandparents, Thomas W. and Patricia E. Clark; his aunt, Rose Mary Winchell; and his uncle, Joe Winchell.

He is survived by his beloved children, Aaliyah of Glens Falls, Jacob of Hudson Falls, Ariannah and Arabella both of South Glens Falls, and Shane, Jr. and Penelope both of Queensbury; his parents, Harold and Janie Winchell of Queensbury; his girlfriend, Kayla Stimpson of Queensbury; sister and brother, Justina Holcomb and Joseph L. Winchell, both of Queensbury; his grandmother, Virginia L. Winchell; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. Burial will follow at Pine View Cemetery on Quaker Road in Queensbury.

Friends may call from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at the funeral home.

HUDSON FALLS – Leon Charles Center, 82, of Hudson Falls, passed away on Friday morning, December 15, 2023 at his home.

Born on November 13, 1941 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Grace (Celeste) and Leon Charles Center, Sr. A proud US Army Veteran, Leon spent time in California in his younger years after serving his country, where he worked for Columbia Records. He later moved back to his hometown and worked at the former Native Textiles where he eventually retired. On August 22, 1992 he married Elsie Loveland in Glens Falls and they have enjoyed many wonderful years together.

He enjoyed hunting and bowling and loved to go dancing with his wife. In his later years he liked the peace of simply watching television and listening to classic country music.

In addition to his parents, Leon is predeceased by three sisters, Pat, Joan, and Debbie; his brother, Tom; and a stepdaughter, Lillian Jones.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Elsie L. Center of Hudson Falls; a sister, Phyllis LaCarte of Hudson Falls; and his stepchildren, Joe Paris of Queensbury, Robert Paris of Fort Ann, Wiliam Doner of Queensbury, and Theresa Carpenter of Hudson Falls; as well as several nieces and nephews.

In keeping with his wishes, services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to the American Heart Association, 4 Atrium Dr #100, Albany, NY 12205.

ARGYLE – Ronald Ellsworth Hintz, 87, of Argyle, passed away Thursday morning, December 14, 2023, at Washington Center in Argyle.

Born on September 29, 1936, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, He was the son of the late Ellsworth and Alice Hintz. In the midst of World War II, Ronald and his family moved to Alameda, CA so his father could work in the shipyards. He received a wonderful education from the Oakland High School and soon met his first wife, Shielah.

Ronald went to work for the Atomic Energy Commission at the Lawrence Radiation Laboratory, where he did pioneering work on the development of Superconducting Magnets. This work led to starting a company, Super Magnetics, who built Superconducting Magnets for the investigation of anti-matter cosmic rays at very high-altitude helium ballons in places like Texas, North Canada, and Argentina. From there, he landed in Albany, NY just in time to develop superconducting magnets for high field whole body magnetic resonance research. Ronald had numerous patens on how to construct these magnets for now Philips. He has been all over the world installing and servicing these MRI Machines. More recently, Ronald worked for Dr. Mike Hennessey on building a high field superconducting magnet energy storage device in Malta, NY.

His life in New York started with the  new year, 1980, when he brought a Maine Coon Kitten, Missy Mouse, with him from California. He was soon married to his second wife, Nellie and they raised and showed many Maine Coon Cats in the years that followed.

Ronald was an avid fisherman and he loved calling Bingo games at Washington Center, where he was president of the Resident Council and kept busy building picnic tables.

He is survived by his wife, Nellie Hintz of Ballston Spa; his daughters, Elizabeth and Sheilah (David Clark) as well as Kateria Hintz- Ellis (Robert); His sisters, Diana and Marilyn of California; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, December 22, 2023, at the Round Lake United Methodist Church in Round Lake.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff and doctors at the Washington Center for the exceptional care given to Ronald.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Open Door Mission, 226 Warren Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

HUDSON FALLS – On December 10, 2023, Mr. Richard Bartholomew Knapp passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center. He was 90 years old.

Born April 30, 1933, Richard was a lifelong resident of Hudson Falls. He was the son of Harry and Bertha Knapp, and had one older sister, Elaine. He was a 3-sport standout athlete in high school, especially in baseball. Following graduation, he married Liane McFarland on September 23, 1950. Together, they raised three sons and two daughters. For 38 years, he worked at Hercules/Ciba-Geigy. Though he never attended college, he rose in the ranks, becoming Supervisor of the Technical Services Lab–an honor usually bestowed on someone with a degree in chemistry.

An avid New York fan, especially a “Miracle Mets” fan, Richard also supported the Giants, the Knicks, and the Rangers. He enjoyed writings by Alex Cross and Edgar Allan Poe, Broadway songs (including “Some Enchanted Evening”), and especially songs by Johnny Cash. He was a down-to-earth man who liked plaid shirts, didn’t like to wear neck ties, had a great sense of humor, and could laugh at himself. One of his secret talents was writing. And every Christmas, he would write his version of “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” highlighting events in the lives of family members over the past year. No one escaped his version of such recollections, “not even a mouse.”

Richard was predeceased by his parents, his sister, his brother-in-law; and one son, Kevin, who passed away in January 2023. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Liane; 2 sons: Bruce, of Latham; and Keith, of Hudson Falls; and 2 daughters both of Hudson Falls: Pamela Roberge (and husband, Rene’); and his youngest daughter, Tracy; 3 granddaughters: Amy Roberge of Las Vegas; Emily Tomlin of Knoxville, Tenn.; Kristal Knapp of Middlebury, Vermont; 5 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Based on his wishes, Richard will have no public funeral services. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the SPCA Animal Hospital or the Alzheimer’s Association.

One of Richard’s favorite Cash songs was “I Walk the Line.” The lyrics speak about the integrity of convictions, resisting temptation, remaining faithful and devoted. They speak of bonds that link us together as friends and family. Those who knew Richard know how these simple lyrics honor Richard as a friend, a father, and a husband: “I keep a close watch on this heart of mine, I keep my eyes wide open all the time. I keep the ends out for the tie that binds. Because you’re mine, I walk the line.”

FORT ANN – Leonard R. Porter, 80 of Fort Ann, passed away Wednesday evening, December 6, 2023, at his home.

Born on June 21, 1943, in Glens Falls. He grew up in Fort Ann and was the son of the late Ralph Porter and the late Leon and Ellen (Cady) Brown. Leonard was a 1961 graduate of Fort Ann High School. On December 8, 1961, he married the love of his life, Lucinda Bartlett at the Gospel Light House Church in Hudson Falls.

He worked for many years Ciba-Geigy in Hudson Falls until it closed. He then went to work at Irving tissue where he eventually retired.

Leonard loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping, hunting, and riding 4 wheelers. He loved to play golf and, in his younger years, loved to bowl. For many years he was a member of the West Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Department where he served as a lieutenant.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his daughter, Candance Porter, his brothers, Ralph, Don, and Roland Porter, and Tommy Brown.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lucinda “Cindy” Porter of Fort Ann; his children, Christine Clogston (Jeff) of Florida, Leonard Porter (Karen) of South Carolina, Brett Porter (Jodie) of Fort Ann, and Paige Moses (George) of Glens Falls; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

In following Leanord’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral service.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to the West Fort Ann Rescue Squad, Inc., 11287 NY-149, Fort Ann, NY 12827.

Arrangements are under the care of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. Online remembrances may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.

NEW JERSEY – Victoria Florence Faggiano, 72, of North Brunswick, NJ passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2023.

Victoria was born at the Mary Immaculate Hospital in Queens, NY on November 14, 1951. She was the daughter of Josephine (Oleskiewicz) and Benedict Faggiano. Victoria and her family lived on Long Island until ultimately moving north to Chestertown in the late 1950’s. Victoria enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family, especially vacationing in CT.

From a young age it was clear Victoria had a determination unmatched by any other! Once she set her sights on something, there was no stopping her. She attended Chestertown School, graduating in 1969 alongside her older brother Ben. It was a year earlier than the rest of her classmates. After graduation, Victoria set off to Syracuse University where she would go on to receive her master’s degree in Speech and Communications as well as a certificate in Social Work. She was recruited shortly after graduating by Syracuse University to work in the Social Work Dept until ultimately being recruited to work on Wall Street in NYC. Victoria had high aspirations to get back to NYC where she was born. Throughout her career she worked as a contracted agent writing various manuals, training materials and programs for major corporations in and around NYC and NJ. Her ability to assess and adapt within any work atmosphere made her a huge asset to any company she worked with.

What kept her sharp was her love of reading! Traditional paperback books, no e-readers! She loved all types of books and could reference anything she’d read at the drop of a hat. She once even got herself out of jury duty, bonding with a court official over a love of romance novels. She also had a special love for cats, particularly ones in need. She would always say she doesn’t need to look for one as one in need will always find her. And they did, always with the most amazing timing!

Victoria loved her family and friends! It gave her such joy to watch her nieces and nephews grow up. She was always there to help however she could and also to spoil as much as possible! From game systems at Christmas time, extravagant birthdays or even football tickets, she really enjoyed being able to give and watch the excitement her gifts brought! She knew how to make you feel truly special and loved!

Victoria is predeceased by her parents Josephine (Oleskiewicz) and Benedict Faggiano as well as her friend Ryan Beckwith.

She is survived by her brother Benedict Faggiano and his wife Deborah, their children Jennifer Beckwith and daughter Alyssa Beckwith; Joseph Faggiano and sons Bradley Faggiano and Cody Faggiano; Benedict Faggiano Jr, Christopher and Kelli Faggiano and son Raymond; Angela Thornton and her son Nolan Thornton and daughter Nora Thornton. She is also survived by close friends Deb and Joe Walker, George Levitsky and kids Gregory and Sarah Levitsky, Nicholas and Abigail Levitsky, Andrew, and Evelyn Levitsky.

A gathering of friends and family is scheduled for Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 1pm at Pine View Cemetery in Queensbury where a family friend will share some words and prayer before laying Victoria to rest.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, loved ones and friends please donate to the animal shelter of their choice to continue Victoria’s love of helping animals in need.

A special thank you to the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ for their attentive care during Victoria’s short stay.

QUEENSBURY – Matthew J. “Matt” Malan, 69, of Queensbury, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born February 15, 1954, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late John “Pat” and Mary Kathryn (Joyce) Malan.

Matt and his siblings grew up in Hudson Falls. As the youngest of 7 children in a small town where everyone knew the Malans, Matt couldn’t get away with anything. In turn his daughters couldn’t either, claiming their father knew everyone.

Matt was a Catholic School survivor, attending St. Mary’s before graduating from Hudson Falls High School in 1972. Matt enjoyed playing sports in high school including football, track and wrestling. After graduation, Matt began his career in the paper industry, where he represented his fellow workers as a shop steward for 20 years. Matt retired in February 2020 after 47 years of dedication to the same employer.

Matt’s love of sports continued throughout his life. For many years he umpired high school girls’ softball games as well as men’s recreation slow and fast pitch at Derby Park. He coached his daughters’ Little League teams and served as a Little League board member in Queensbury. He was also a familiar face as a volunteer for Section II Wrestling at the Civic Center and the State Wrestling Meet in Albany.

Matt enjoyed weekly poker games with his friends, going out to breakfast (especially on Fridays with his brothers and nephews), and spending time with his treasured grandchildren Arianna, Joslyn, Briley, Mason and Noah. Matt never missed a sporting event, dance recital or musical performance involving his daughters and grandchildren.

Besides his parents, Matt was predeceased by his wife Julie Malan; his brothers, Pat (Mary Ann) and Dan and his sisters, Joyce Steele and Susan Potter (Dick).

Survivors include his children, Katie Malan (Joe) of Gloversville, Erin Malan (Charlie) of Queensbury and Lisa Hale of Hudson Falls; his grandchildren, Arianna, Joslyn, Briley, Mason and Noah; his brothers, John (Lorry) Malan of Hudson Falls and Michael (Ann Marie) Malan of Queensbury; his son in law, Brian Hale; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.

Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls.

HUDSON FALLS – Cassandra L. Schultz, 32, of Hudson Falls, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday morning, December 2, 2023.

Born on July 25, 1991 in Glens Falls, she was a life long area resident and daughter of Meredith (Hess) Schultz and the late James Schultz. She was a 2009 graduate of Indian Lake High School and has worked as a waitress for many local restaurants over the years.

Cassandra loved music. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Glens Falls and enjoyed attending services there with her grandmother since she was a child. She was active in the church school programs as well as the youth group and youth choir and lately enjoyed going with her sons.

Cassandra was a free-spirited person. She could strike up a conversation with anyone in the room and could make you laugh until you cried. She participated in Girl Scouting for many years and served as a junior counselor at Camp Meadowbrook.

In addition to her father, James, she is predeceased by her grandfathers, Alfred Schultz and Donald Hess.

She is survived by her mother, Meredith Schultz of Hudson Falls; her sons, James Desousa, Jr. and Jackson Desousa; the father of her children, James Desousa, Sr.; her grandmothers, Lacinda Hess of Queensbury, and Claire Schultz of Fort Myers, FL; a sister, Melissa L’Heureux (Dr. Luke L’Heureux); her aunts, Karen Hess of Saratoga Springs, and  Leslie Magnotte of Nashville, TN; an uncle, Robert Schultz of Fort Myers, FL; a nephew, Niko, and several cousins.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 am on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the First Presbyterian Church of Glens Falls, 8 W Notre Dame St in Glens Falls. Burial will follow in Glens Falls Cemetery on Bay Street.

Friends are invited to call from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Friday, December 15, 2023 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Memorial donations may be made in her name to the First Presbyterian Church of Glens Falls, 8 W Notre Dame St, Glens Falls, NY  12801.

QUEENSBURY – Thomas B. Dwyer, 93, of Queensbury, passed away Friday afternoon, December 1, 2023 at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on December 15, 1929 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Thomas M. and Mary E. (Moran) Dwyer. Thomas grew up in Hudson Falls and attended Hudson Falls Schools. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1948 and served his country in the Construction Battalion (Seabees) in Guam and aboard the USS Juno as a photographer until his honorable discharge in 1952.

A professional photographer, Thomas worked for Ed Durling and then for the Rotary Shirt Factory in Glens Falls, where he met the love of his life, Geraldine (Benway) Dwyer. They were soon married and enjoyed 70 wonderful years together before her passing on October 31, 2020. Later, Thomas secured a job as a machinist at Doty’s Machine Shop in Hudson Falls where he worked for 20 years before retiring. During this time, he also worked as a freelance photographer in the Glens Falls area.

Thomas was an outdoorsman and avid hunter. He enjoyed researching the family genealogy and always had an interest in helping others realize their roots. He loved to putter and fix things and found great pleasure in visiting with people and friends, new and old.

In addition to his parents and wife, he is predeceased by his sisters, Helen Dwyer Powers, Naomi Dwyer Collier, Mary Dwyer Denis, and Elizabeth Dwyer Burns.

He is survived by his children, Paul Dwyer (Nancy) of Florida, Tom Dwyer (Steven Satlow) of Florida, Wanda Rozell (Pete) of Queensbury, and Tim Dwyer of South Glens Falls; his grandchildren, Christopher Dwyer, Heather Mason (Brice), Jeremy Dwyer (Tori), Carissa Maynard (Scott), and Travis Dwyer (Brie); 6 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, December 11, 2023 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 62 Warren Street, Glens Falls, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated.

Friends may call Monday morning from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to the West Glens Falls Volunteer Fire Co., 33 Luzerne Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 or to the American Heart Association, 4 Atrium Dr #100, Albany, NY 12205.

FORT EDWARD – Julianne K. Gleason, 81, of Fort Edward, passed away November 25, 2023, at Saratoga Hospital with her loving husband and family by her side.

Born January 25, 1942, in Manhattan, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Julia (McGovern) Hurley.

On February 18, 1967, she married Truman Gleason at St. Mary’s Church in Glens Falls.  Together they shared 56 years of marriage.  Their life was a true love story and the love for each other was unconditional.

Julianne worked at C.R. Bard in Glens Falls for many years. 

She loved going to her Friday knitting classes to get together with the girls and also going to the Senior Center in Hudson Falls.  She enjoyed trips to the casino and going out to lunch.  Every monthly she would take a trip to BJ’s with Hayley and her girls.  Julianne always had to let Brylee get at least two or three things that she wanted, that was a must.

Family was most important to Julianne and she was always there for them.  Julianne would never hold back on giving her opinion, whether you liked it or not, and that was ok.  Her daily phone calls to her family are surely going to be missed.

Julianne had many special friends because wherever she went, she met people and would always say, “It doesn’t cost a dime to speak to someone.”  The world has lost a very special person and she will be missed dearly.

Aside from her parents, Julianne was predeceased by her siblings, Thomas Hurley and Barbara Ann Hurley, as well as her brother-in-law, William Gautheir.

Julianne is survived by her husband, Truman Gleason; her fur baby, Fergie; her siblings, Elizabeth Gauthier and Irene and David Field; her nieces and nephews, William Gauthier, Julie and Larry Gaulin, Deena and Norman Coons, Joan Thompson, Kristen and Baron Hall and Tommie-Jo Orr; her great nieces and nephews, Patricia Gaulin and Zack, Mackenzie and Chris Hayes, Corey McGarr, Tyler McGarr and Megan, Hayley and Bryce Breault, Cody and Rylie Hall; her great great nieces and nephews that she absolutely adored, Brylee and Madison Breault and Greyson Hayes.  She was excited for the arrival of Baby McGarr that will be coming soon and also Baby Hayes.

Friends may call Friday, December 1, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., in Hudson Falls.

A funeral service will be conducted Friday, at 6 p.m., following the calling hours.

Burial will take place 11:30 a.m., on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Gerald B.H. Soloman Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville.