QUEENSBURY- Patricia “Pat” (Harrington) Cenate, 78, of Queensbury, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 1, 2021.

Born on August 1, 1942 in Hudson Falls, Pat was the daughter of the late Walter and Gladys (Kingsley) Harrington.  She was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School.

On May 27, 2000, Pat married Michael “Mike” Cenate.  They lived in Hartford for many years, until his passing on May 11, 2015.

Pat retired after working for many years in the medical device manufacturing field.

She was devoted to the Lord, attending church regularly.  Pat enjoyed reading and completing puzzles.  She loved spending time with her cats, and hosting family barbeques and dinners, alongside her husband, Mike.  Pat especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

Besides her parents and husband, Mike, Pat was predeceased by her brothers, Jay Harrington, Dale Harrington and Gary Harrington; and her grandson, Shawn Saville, Jr.

Survivors include her children, Patti Griffin and her spouse, Jim, Shawn Saville and his spouse, Trisha, Floyd Saville III and his spouse, Lisa and Brian Saville and his partner, Chuck Southard; her siblings, Sherry Havens and her spouse, Wayne, Donna Harrington, Nicky Harrington and his spouse, Linda; as well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Friends may call, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, in Hudson Falls.

A funeral service will be conducted, Tuesday, at 6 p.m., following the calling hours, with the Pastor Paul Tebbano, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Pat may be made to the SPCA of Upstate New York, 588 Queensbury Ave., Queensbury, NY 12804.

HUDSON FALLS – Robert N. Paquette, 73, of Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Warren Center in Queensbury.

Born September 15, 1947, in Glens Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Norman J. and Mary G. (Massaro) Paquette.

Robert graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1965 and attended classes at ACC.

On July 20, 1968, he married Marsha A. Roach at St. Michael the Archangel Church in South Glens Falls.

Robert was employed by General Electric immediately after high school and he retired from there in October 2003 after 37 years of service.

He was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls and a founding member of the Parish Guild. Robert enjoyed playing racket ball and golf, listening to talk radio and spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren.

Besides his parents, Robert was predeceased by a brother who died in infancy.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Marsha Paquette of Hudson Falls; his sister, Phyllis Jean Ferguson (James) of El Paso, Texas; his children, Susan Lippy (Craig), Bethany Paquette (David Hayes), and Peter Paquette (Jill); his grandchildren, Jeffrey Lippy, Gregory Lippy (Alison), Caden Paquette, Mason Paquette and Ella Paquette; and his great-grandchildren, Ashlyn Lippy, Aubrey Lippy and Aiden Lippy.

Friends may call, Friday, July 9, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., following the calling hours, at the church.

The Rite of Committal will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery in South Glens Falls, following the mass.

Roberts family would like to extend a special thank you to the Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Support Initiative and especially Kristine Hart, for their care and support.

Memorial donations in memory of Robert may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4 Pine West Plaza #405, Albany, NY 12205.

QUEENSBURY – Gerald “Jerry” Stockman, Sr.,79, formerly of George Street, Fort Ann, passed away on June 26, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on July 12, 1941 in Fort Edward, he was the son of the late Silas and Edith (Willis) Stockman.

Following graduation from Hudson Falls High School, Class of 1959, he went on to attend New York State Maritime College in Throggs Neck, NY and later graduated from Adirondack Community College with an Associate Applied Science degree in 1963.  Before retiring from North Country Engineering in 2001, he was employed by Decora Corp., Kamtech and Kamyr Inc., where he was an industrial engineer.

Jerry married his soul mate, Janet Reynolds on November 18, 1962, and celebrated 58 wonderful years of marriage.   He loved traveling with Janet, seeing much of the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, plus much of the Caribbean on cruise ships.  His greatest vacation was in 2002 when he and Janet took their four children and their spouses and eleven grandchildren on a week vacation to Disney World and on a Disney Cruise.  Jerry lost the love of his life on April 24, 2020.

He also enjoyed working on building and remodeling projects and maintaining his 1932 Dodge Sedan that he owned since he was 18 years old.

Survivors include his daughter, Shirley Padasak and her husband, Steven of Glens Falls, and their children, Ashleigh, Blake, and Baileigh; three sons, Gerald Stockman Jr. and his wife, Mindy of Queensbury, their children, Kelci, Gerald, and Kaylee; David Stockman and his wife, Ronda of Fort Ann, and children Devin, Demi, Lauren, Jenna, and Brody; Paul Stockman and his wife, Jennifer of South Glens Falls, their children, Emilee, Nicholas, and Chloe; his great grandchildren, Emma and Sam Iuliucci; his brother, John Stockman and his wife, Brenda; his brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law, Erma Reynolds, Juanita Gentile, Jane Reynolds, Dan and Jeannie Reynolds, Doug and Sarah Reynolds, Darlene and Ken Beecher and Barbara Reynolds; his step-mother-in-law, Mary Reynolds; several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

A Graveside Service at Pine View Cemetery to celebrate Jerry’s life will be celebrated at a later date.

FORT EDWARD – Ciara Elizabeth Bailey Hesse, infant daughter of Donald Hesse III and Monica Lescault and paternal granddaughter of Agnes Hesse and the late Donald Hesse, Jr and maternal granddaughter of Anna Robbins and Joel Robbins, Dennis Lescault, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

All services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

FORT EDWARD – Philomena A. Persuitti Rock passed away June 21, 2021, at home, after a short illness.  She was 91 years old.

Born on April 5, 1930 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Angeline (Romanelli) Persuitti.

Philomena, better known as “Minnie”, worked for several restaurants in the Glens Falls region, over the years, as a cook.  She also at one time worked at J & J Lingerie in Glens Falls.

On September 4, 1971, Philomena married the love of her life, Melvin Rock, in Fort Edward.

In her younger years, she enjoyed going bowling.

Besides her parents, Philomena was predeceased by her twin daughters, Angeline Ann and Ella Marie Duckett; a son, Philip Duckett; her sisters, Josephine Persuitti, Mary Ann LaRoe and her brothers, Albert and Anthony Persuitti.

Survivors include her husband, Melvin Rock; her grandchildren, Angela and Zachary Duckett, Kyle Bannin, William Trombley, Rebecca Cook Beaty (Shon) and Timothy Cook; her great grandchildren, Joshua Bannin, Kaiden, Nathan and Landon Miner, Cierra, Hannah and Aubrie Beaty and Cameran Cook; her nephews, Larry, Kevin and Peter Persuitti and her nieces, Mary Persuitti, Cathy LaRoe and  Jo-Ann Gregory.

Minnie’s family would like to thank all the in-home caregivers, High Peak’s Hospice and a special thank you to Joelle Russo.

Friends may call on Sunday, June 27, 2021, from 4 to 6 pm, at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. 68 Main Street, in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. on Monday, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.

The Rite of Committal will follow the mass, at St. Mary’s Cemetery in South Glens Falls.

Memorial donations in memory of Philomena may be made to any veteran organization of one’s choice.

GANSEVOORT – Raymond V. St. John, 86, of Gansevoort, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Slate Valley Center for Rehab and Nursing.

Born on April 3, 1935 in Glens Falls, son of the late Homer and Nellie (Billings) St. John.

In July of 1954, he joined the United States Air Force.

Raymond married Sylvia Phillips in 1960 in Queensbury. They were married for 45 years before she passed away in 2005.

After his time in the Air Force, Raymond was a long-time employee of Griffin Lumber.

One of his hobbies was woodworking, he even had a shop at home. In his younger years, he enjoyed roller-skating and even taught some classes locally.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is predeceased by a brother, Thomas St. John; a sister-in-law, Susan St. John; and a great-grandchild, Joseph Ryan Donahue.

Survivors include his children, Sandra Hayes and her husband, Kenneth, Linda St. John and her partner, David Gibbs, and Jennifer St. john; his grandchildren, Stephanie (Todd) Benson, Becky (Joseph) Donahue, Eric, Jr. (Laura) Thompson, Amanda Neron and Lisa (Joseph) Elia; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Samuel St. John; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

As per the family’s request, there will be no services.

Donations in Raymond’s memory may be made to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, 102 Park St, Glens Falls, NY 12801 or the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 100 Glen St, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

HUDSON FALLS – Terry “Noah” Nichols, 67, of Hudson Falls, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021, at his home.

Born February 10, 1954 in Glens Falls, he was the son Howard T. Nichols and the late Marie (Bentley) Nichols.

He was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School.

Noah had a passion for motorcycles and was a longtime member of the Jury Motorcycle Club.  He enjoyed watching professional wrestling, especially with his grandma Bentley and watching the nightly news.  Noah treasured spending time with his grandchildren and was fondly known to them as “Grampy”.  He was a good friend to many, always looking out for his “brothers” and those he loved. Noah was a devoted son; he never missed a phone call to check in on his parents.  He loved spending time with his dogs.   Noah will be remembered for always living life to its fullest and on his own terms.   His greatest accomplishment in life were his daughters.

Besides his mother, Noah was predeceased by his grandparents.

Survivors include his two daughters, Tiffany Rolleston (Chris) of Glens Falls and Jessica Nichols of Hudson Falls; his grandchildren, Kory, Kaela, Trace, Kassidy and Atticus; his two sisters, Sharlene Hunt (Richard) of Hudson Falls and Pamela Elderkin (Bryan) of Jefferson; his father, Howard T. Nichols of Fort Edward; Noah’s companion, Tina Blackmer; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call Friday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., in Hudson Falls.

A funeral service will be conducted Friday, at 1 p.m., following the calling hours, at the funeral home.

The burial will take place at Moss Street Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury, following the service.

Memorial donations in memory of Noah may be made to the Glens Falls Hospital Foundation, 126 South Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

HUDSON FALLS – John “Jack” E. Wemmitt, 83, of Hudson Falls, passed away suddenly, June 17, 2021, at his home.

Born January 21, 1938 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Theodore and Alice Wemmitt.

Jack proudly served in the United States Air Force, where he worked as an electrician, servicing the airplanes.

On July 9, 1961, Jack married the love of his life, Sandra Ross, at Mapletown Methodist Church in Mapletown, PA.

Jack worked for Hercules/Ciba Geigy, in Queensbury, for 23 years as a welder.

He was a mechanic by trade and could often be found fixing cars.  In his younger years, Jack enjoyed riding motorcycles, snowmobiles and pretty much anything with a motor. He made many memories camping with his family throughout the Adirondacks and Vermont.  Jack will be greatly missed by all those who loved him.

Besides his parents, Jack was predeceased by his brothers, Gordy and Bob Wemmitt and his sister, Kay Garwood.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Sandra Wemmitt of Hudson Falls; his children, Jeff Wemmitt of NH, Michele Kowalewski and her husband, Joe of Gansevoort and Ron Wemmitt and his wife, Sabrina of Hudson Falls; his grandchildren, Cory Tyler and his wife, Mikayla and Shelby Mickel and her husband, Kyle; his great grandchildren, Braxton, Lincoln and Bentley; his sister, Judy Wemmittt; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins;

Per Jack’s request, there will be no services.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, to be announced.

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

HUDSON FALLS –Jenny A. Allen, 54, of Perkins Drive, passed away unexpectedly on June 15, 2021, at Glens Falls Hospital, due to complications from a heart condition.

Born on July 25, 1966 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter the late Everett W. and Ruth (Phillips) Jones.

Jenny was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School and then attended Adirondack Community College.

On June 10, 1989, she married Dale Allen in Hudson Falls.  They shared 31 years of marriage together until Dale’s passing on August 23, 2020.

Jenny enjoyed reading thriller and mystery novels.  She held various jobs throughout her life but most important to her was taking care of her family.  Jenny enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking the family meals.

Survivors include her son, Michael Allen of Hudson Falls; her brother, Everett “Charlie” Jones; her two brothers in law, Brett Allen of Lake George and Greg (Andrea) Allen of Long Island; her sister in law; Jeanette Allen of Lake George; several nieces, nephews and cousins and her beloved dog, Tiger.

Per Jenny’s request, there will be no service.

HUDSON FALLS – Yvonne S. Rock, 79, of Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at her home, with her family by her side.

Born October 21, 1941 in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Martha (Thompson) Dashnaw. 

On June 13, 1959, Yvonne married the love of her life, Paul Rock, Sr., at St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.  They shared 62 wonderful years of marriage.  

She worked for Native Textiles as a lace cutter for 40 years, where she was vice president of the union.

Yvonne was an active member in a senior group that held weekly meetings at the Golden Corral in Saratoga. There, her and her husband enjoyed socializing and making many friends.   She was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.  When she wasn’t busy working or spending time with her family and friends, Yvonne loved to read romance novels.  Yvonne had a friendly disposition and could strike up a conversation with just about anyone she met.  Her life was dedicated to her family and was always there to take care of her loved ones whenever they needed anything.  Yvonne adored her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and will be greatly missed.

Besides her parents, Yvonne was predeceased by her sister, Shirley Rivers and a brother, Daniel Dashnaw.

Survivors include her husband, Paul Rock, Sr. of Hudson Falls; her children, Karen Schworm (Brian) of South Glens Falls, Paul Rock, Jr. (Wanda) of Broadalbin; her grandchildren, Kristy Owens (Mark), Jennifer Schworm, Michelle Schworm, Jerrod Dingman and Cassey Rock; her great grandchildren, Jonathan and Austin Owens and Brian C. Schworm;  her siblings, Nancy Fish, David Dashnaw, Betty Mae Webster; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Yvonne’s family would like to thank Dr. Coppens and his team for always being there for Yvonne and the family, Dr. Christie Bialowas and her team for their love and compassionate care given to Yvonne.  Also, a special thank you to Terri Russo for her loving care and to High Peaks Hospice for their care and compassion for Yvonne during her last days on Earth.

FORT EDWARD – William “Bill” Earl Ernst, 77, of Fort Edward, passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, due to complications from heart (bypass) surgery.

Born October 26, 1943 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late William Stanton and Helen (Gage) Ernst.

Bill attended Glens Falls High School and graduated in 1961. He then received his associate degree from SUNY Canton in accounting. While attending Canton, Bill was on the baseball team and was a part of Alpha Theta Gamma fraternity. He enjoyed singing in his fraternity’s quartet. 

Bill met Ellen Toole at a local bowling league, while wearing his legendary red socks. Ellen stated to her friend that night: “I am going to marry that man one day”. Bill always told Ellen: “I never met anybody in my life that made me laugh and enjoy my life more than you.” On October 9th, 1965, Bill married Ellen M. Toole at St. Mary’s Church in Hudson Falls, New York. Their immediate love for one another was the legacy that they have passed down to their children and grandchildren.

Bill began his career at Glens Falls Insurance Company and GE as a computer operator. He then went on to Glens Falls Continental as an underwriter. Bill continued his career as a sales representative for Goldstein Subaru in Albany, until his retirement.  During his retirement, Bill worked for the Washington County Board of Elections and census taking.

Bill enjoyed the simple things in life. He would wake up before Ellen to make her a cup of coffee in bed. Every evening, the two of them could be seen sitting on the front porch drinking a Manhattan while watching the sunset. The neighbors stated that Bill had the best lawn in the neighborhood. He took pride taking care of the yard and his gardens. Bill and Ellen were always seen on the dance floor performing jitter bug, country line dancing and ballroom dancing. They enjoyed attending several local events such as the Adirondack Balloon Festival, country music festivals, concerts and Proctor’s theater shows. Often, Bill would be seen at the local Talk of the Town and Morgan and Company with his lifetime friends. He was a devoted husband and genuine father figure to many. He was his grandchildren’s biggest fan and attended all their sporting events including baseball, hockey, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse, golf, and dance. He additionally took part in his own hobbies of interest, such as avidly reading the local newspaper, golfing, playing pool and going bowling. Bill enjoyed traveling to Schroon River to go camping with his family and friends in the summer. Later in life, he enjoyed annual trips to Maine and became an avid international traveler, alongside his wife, for 20 years.

Besides his parents, Bill was predeceased by his mother, Helen (Gage) Ernst of Glens Falls; father, William “Stan” Ernst of Glens Falls; and sister, Nancy Gill of Auburn.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 56 years, Ellen (Toole) Ernst; his two children, son, Bruce (Karen) Ernst of Clifton Park and daughter, Stacey Patalino of Skaneateles; his siblings; sister, Beverly Passineau, brother, Robert (Carol) Ernst and sister, Carolyn (Jim) Flynn; as well as his four grandchildren, Evan and Lena Ernst, and Jacob and Jessica Patalino.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date, to be announced.

Memorial donations in memory of Bill may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 2 Pine West Plaza #202, Albany, NY 12205 or Fort Edward Rescue Squad, 75 Schuyler St, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

GANSEVOORT – Ralph “Butch” Zeno, 73, of Gansevoort, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on December 4, 1947 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Joseph and Carmela (Cantiello) Zeno.

Butch was a graduate of Fort Edward High School and continued his education at Albany Business College.

On June 6, 1981, he married Susan Cronin at St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward.  They shared 40 wonderful years of marriage.

He worked for several years at Scott Paper before his employment for the New York State Canal Corporation. Butch worked in Fort Edward as a lock tender until his retirement.  Not able to just be still, he returned every summer to keep busy. 

Butch enjoyed going deer hunting with his son, Matthew, throughout Washington County.  He also loved going to the casino with his wife or by himself.  Butch also loved playing cards with friends and family.  For many years he played softball in the Rec. Leagues, forming many friendships along the way.  Most importantly, Butch adored his family, especially his two grandchildren, Corrina and Hunter Zeno.  Every Monday along with his wife, they took care of his grandchildren, treasuring the memories made.

Survivors include his wife, Susan Zeno of Gansevoort; his son, Matthew Zeno and his wife, Amanda of Moreau; two grandchildren, Corrina and Hunter Zeno; his brother, Joseph Zeno and his wife, Joan of CA; his in laws, Karen and Tony Tomasovic, Daniel and Sue Cronin and David and Laurie Cronin; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins.

Friends may call Thursday, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., in Hudson Falls.

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

The Rite of Committal will be held at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, in the town of Fort Edward, following the Funeral Mass.

Memorial donations in memory of Butch may be made The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 98018, Washington, DC 20090-8018 or South Glens Falls Marathon Dance, 42 Merritt Rd, South Glens Falls, NY 12803.

HUDSON FALLS – Paul J. Purner, 84, of Hudson Falls, passed away on June 11, 2021 at Albany Medical Center, after battling numerous complications following a stroke.  His family was by his side.

Born in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Walter and Genevieve (Hart) Purner. 

Paul attended St. Alphonsus and Glens Falls High School.  Growing up, Paul was very active in various sports, particularly bowling, skiing and boating and was an avid football and NASCAR fan.

He was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls and served as an usher. 

In 1962 he married Diane Nicholson and together they raised two sons, Michael and Peter.  He was a very devoted husband and father and worked very hard to provide a good life for his family.  Upon his retirement, after 40 years at USCI/Bard, he and Diane began spending their winters at their home in Homosassa, FL.  Summer afternoons he could be found relaxing on the back porch, listening to country music (and most likely catching a short nap).

He was a hardworking, kind-hearted man, always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone, and was well loved by all.

Besides his parents, Paul was predeceased by his brothers, Walter, Richard, Thomas and William and his sister, Mary.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Purner; his two sons, Michael Purner and his fiancée, Brenda Nutting and Peter Purner; his grandchildren, Amanda (Scott) Traylor, Joseph, William and Nikita Purner; his great grandchildren, Zachary and Nyla Traylor; his brothers, Robert Purner, Raymond (Priscilla) Purner and Frank (Anne) Purner; and his sisters, Betty Pagano and Patricia Purner.

He is survived by several in laws, nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Monday, June 21, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., in Hudson Falls.

Prayers will follow the calling hours, 12 p.m., at the funeral home.

The Rite of Committal will be held at Moss Street Cemetery, following the service.

All are welcome to a gathering at the family home, following the burial.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.