Hudson Falls – Ruth K. Hogan, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. She was surrounded by her loving family and close friends in the comfort of her own home.

Born November 20, 1934, in Schuylerville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Owen and Mary Ellen (McLaughlin) Hughes.

Ruth graduated from Schuylerville High School in 1951 at the age of 16 where she was coined Athlete of the Year. Ruth’s unconditional love and compassion was evident early on when she put her life on hold to take care of her ailing mother to ensure her peaceful passing.

After high school, she began working at the Glens Falls Insurance Company where she was introduced to the self-proclaimed dairy tycoon from Hudson Falls, Francis J. Hogan. Frank, again with his “self-proclaimed” charm, good looks and wit was able to sweep her off her feet. Frank and Ruth were married on June 16, 1956, at the Church of Visitation in Schuylerville. There began her unbelievable journey of managing both a large and ever expanding family as well as the family business, Hogan’s Dairy. Being a homemaker, she was able to devote her full attention to Frank in building a large, unique and drama filled life with several comedic adventures.

Ruth was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, her faith was of great importance to her. She was a huge supporter of St. Mary’s Academy and volunteered many hours and much of her time while her children were attending. She and her sister-in-law, Betty Hogan, were staples at their Annual Christmas Bazaar. What other little free time she had was spent playing bridge, volunteering for the Glens Falls Hospital Guild and impromptu shopping trips with her beloved sisters-in-laws and close friends.

Ruth’s fondest memories were created when she was around family and friends. Most of all, Ruth loved entertaining whether it be at the farm or ‘Camp Hogan’ on Summit Lake where she cherished her time with fun filled company. For 11 years in a row she was voted ‘Loudest Voice on the Lake.’ Ruth was President of the Dunham’s Basin Wine Tasting Committee, a position she devoted enormous amounts of time and research on. Ruth treasured her lunch dates with her sisters-in-laws, friends and members of the Naughty Ladies of Shady Lane.

In addition to her parents and her in-laws, John J. and Catherine Hogan, she was predeceased by her husband Frank on March 9, 2000, her brother Robert Owen Hughes on March 27, 2001 and several treasured in-laws and close friends.

She is survived by son, Andrew Hogan of Hudson Falls, son, Sean (Courtney) Hogan of Hudson Falls, son David ‘Buggar’ (Lisa) Hogan of Queensbury, favorite blue-eyed daughter, Mary Ellen of Del Mar, CA, son Kerry Hogan of Hudson Falls, son PJ (Jessica) Hogan and favorite brown eyed daughter, Sarah (David) Hogan-Gauci of Hudson Falls; grandchildren, Justin (Stephanie) Hogan, Shane Hogan, Kristin Hogan, Dylan Hogan, Jake Hogan, Sean Francis Hogan, Jack Hogan-Maguire, Reagan Collier-Hogan, Maggie Hogan, Lily Kathryn Hogan-Maguire, Andrew Hogan, Nicole Hogan, Drew Francis Gauci, Clare Gauci and Lola Kathryn Hogan, great grandchildren, Trinity Cote, Dalton Hogan, Joseph Hogan and Carter Francis House;  daughter-in-law, Kelly Hogan; sisters and brothers in-law, Joan Hughes of Schuylerville, Jim & Joan Hogan of Auburn, Jeanne Hogan of Auburn, Betty Hogan of Hudson Falls, Roger Hogan of Hudson Falls, Darlene Hogan of Hudson Falls, and Bob Hogan of Queensbury and numerous nieces, nephews and close friends.

Friends may call on the family at The 1925 Barn, 89 County Route 41, Hudson Falls from 3 to 7 pm on Friday, December 13.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am Saturday, December 14 at the Church of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church on the park in Hudson Falls with the Rev. Thomas Babiuch officiating.

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

In lieu of flowers and in honor of Ruth’s distinction as Female of Athlete of the Year of the Class of 1951 – Those wishing to make donations in Ruth’s memory can do so to The Derby Park Fund, Glens Falls National Bank, 3019 Route 4, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

Ruth’s family would like to thank her caregivers that provided her with outstanding care, compassion and sincere support during these last few years; especially her niece, Dr. Amy Hogan-Moulton, Elaine Williams, NP, her personal care aid and chauffeur, Casey Scherer, and the staff at Hudson Falls Internal Medicine.

Andy, Sean, Buggar, Mary Ellen, Kerry and P.J. would like to offer their immense appreciation to their sister Sarah for her unconditional care and compassion she provided to mom without which her last few years would never have been as happy and rewarding as they were. Who would have thought that Frank and Ruth’s “biggest surprise” would be “their greatest gift”?

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

SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Michael “Mike” Wiley, 53, passed away, after a short Illness, on December 3, 2019 at the Glens Falls Hospital.
Born on May 12, 1966 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Bruce and Marjorie (Campion) Wiley.
Mike attended Hudson Falls High School, where he enjoyed pitching on the baseball team.
He also enjoyed traveling with his father and occasionally with the entire family to football and baseball games and NASCAR races. In the past, his favorite teams to watch were the Kansas City Royals and the New England Patriots. Mike spent many hours scanning through the guide to pick out a TV show that would interest him.
The family sends a special thank you to Steve Bhatti, Mike’s landlord, who treated him like family and always made sure he had a working TV. They also are very thankful for the love and care given by his friends, Sue and Daryl, T2 Oncology and High Peaks Hospice. They are most appreciative for the Behavioral Health Unit at the Glens Falls Hospital for years of care and Lori Bishop, Director of Care Management at Warren Washington County Association for Mental Health for all she has done for Mike through the years.
Survivors include his two sisters, Deborah Wiley and her partner, Julie Everson of Moreau and Sharon Wiley of Queensbury; his nephews, Nick (Rachel) Graham of Gansevoort and Brian Kozelouzek of Glens Falls; his niece, Lacey (Kendall) Kozelouzek of Hudson Falls; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Burial will be at Union Cemetery at 1 P.M. on Wednesday, December 11, 2019.
The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Homeless Fund at Warren Washington Association of Mental Health, Inc., 3043 State Route 4, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

GLENS FALLS – Dominic Alexander “Dommer Doo” Smith, 17, of Glens Falls, passed away unexpectedly on December 1, 2019 at Albany Medical Center.

Born on March 12, 2002 in Albany, he was the son of Jason A. Smith and the late Trudy Chesney.

Dominic attended Myers Center Exceptional Learner Center in Saratoga Springs. He was an exemplary student who stood out.   Dominic loved everyone at the school and was also well liked by all those who were in his life.  He was a selfless young man who made everyone around him smile.  Even in his death he helped others.  Dominic shared himself through organ donation.  He had fun with everything in his life.  Dominic had many ambitions.  He loved to sing, dance, play guitar with his teacher, Frank Palangi.  Dominic surrounded himself with music and his favorite band, Halestorm. 

Besides his mother, he was predeceased by his grandfathers, Brian Chesney, Lee Smith and Stanley Pultorak, his gram, Joan Ramsey, his great uncle, Michael Ramsey and his cousin, Jesse James Smith.

Those left behind to grieve are is father, Jason (Tammy) Smith of Glens Falls; his step dad, Duane Breault of Fort Ann; his siblings, Alexandra Smith of Delaware, Mackenzie Porter (Smith) of Glens Falls, Victoria French of Hudson Falls, Michelle Barber of Queensbury and Jason Hart of Queensbury; his grandparents, Eleanor (Papa Ted) LaFreniere of Glens Falls, Melody Chesney of Hudson Falls and Tammy Rivers of Hudson Falls; his aunts and uncles, Brian (Nancy) Chesney of South Glens Falls, Christy (Mike) Smith of Fort Edward, Patricia (Ardy) Genier of Hudson Falls; Leland (Ashley) Smith, Jr. of Hudson Falls; Lisa Smith of Hudson Falls, Matthew (Lisa) Pultorak of VA, Charity Bosford of Lake Luzerne and Melissa (James) Lawson; many loving cousins, great uncles and aunts; and friends, too numerous to name.

Friends may call on Thursday from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, with Rev. Michael Plank, officiating.

Burial will follow at Pine View Cemetery in the town of Queensbury.

The family wishes to thank the ICU staff at Albany Medical Center for the wonderful and compassionate care given to Dominic and his family. They send a special thank you to Melissa Hayes, his respite worker, for always being there.

The family suggest that memorial donations in Dommer Doo’s name be made to Donate Life CDT, 218 Great Oaks Blvd, Albany, NY 12203.

HUDSON FALLS – Irene E. Roccasecca, 95, formerly of Earl Towers, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019, at the Glens Falls Center in West Glens Falls.

Born on July 16, 1924 in Keeseville, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Rachel (Way) Mussen.

In 1943, she graduated from Keeseville Central School.

After graduating from high school, Mrs. Roccasecca was employed at Native Textiles in Glens Falls and The Scott Paper Company in Fort Edward.

While working at Scott Paper Company, she met and married her former husband, Salvatore Roccasecca.  For many years, Mrs. Roccasecca was a hostess at her son’s restaurant, Saluto’s located in Hudson Falls. 

While raising three children, Mrs. Roccasecca spent many hours in the kitchen, cooking for her family.   She also loved to go square dancing.

She was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls, where she was a member of the Rosary Altar Society.

Mrs. Roccasecca enjoyed going to meetings at the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. Queensbury Post 6196 Ladies Auxiliary, Hudson Falls American Legion Post 574 Ladies Auxiliary and 40/8 Hudson Falls American Legion Post 574.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Philip Mussen and James Mussen; her sister, Catherine LaFountain; and her grandson, Salvatore Roccasecca

Survivors include her three children, Bernard Roccasecca and his wife, Tina of Glens Falls, Jeffrey Roccasecca  and his wife, Maureen of Hudson Falls and Marianne Burnham of Hudson Falls; four grandchildren, Andrew Dickson, Danita Winchell and her husband, Ken, Scott Burnham, Jr. and Sean Burnham; her sister, Grace Good and her husband, Dwight all of Keeseville; her brother in law, Norman LaFountain; her sisters in law, Mary Edna Mussen and Carmella Mussen; her honorary daughter, Betsey Dunkley of Lake George; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Saturday, November 30, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral Services will follow the calling hour at 12 p.m. at the funeral home.

Burial will be in the spring at Port Douglas Cemetery in Keeseville.

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

The family wishes to thank the past and present staff of E Wing at the Glens Falls Center, for the care given to Mrs. Roccasecca over the years.

HUDSON FALLS – Thomas Lee Graham, 70, of Washburn Drive, died on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at his home after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma.

Born on August 3, 1949, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late George Henry Graham Sr and Mildred (Farr) Friedman.

Thomas was a 1969 graduate of Hudson Falls High School, where he attended B.O.C.E.S, Future Farmers of America.

He married Judith Ann Yole on August 30, 1969, at the home of Edward and Mildred Friedman in Middle Falls, NY by the Rev. Maurice E. Korb.

Thomas worked as a Corrections Officer for NYS DOCS, he retired from Washington Correctional in 2004. He also worked as a School Bus Driver for 46 years retired from Hudson Falls CS in 2015.

He was a previous member of the Fort Ann Fire Dept. and Rescue Squad and at one time served as Captain.

Besides his parents, Thomas was predeceased by a brother, Robert R. Graham in June 2014 and brother-in-law Terrance Bruno in March 2019.

Survivors include his wife, Judith Graham of Hudson Falls; one daughter and son-in-law, Shelly and Mark LaFay of Hudson Falls; two sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Tonia Graham, II. of Surprize, AZ, and Shaun and Rebecca Graham of Broadalbin; seven beloved grandchildren, Nicole and Andrew LaFay of Hudson Falls, Briana and her fiancée, Adrian Marquez, Brendan and Brooke Graham of Surprise, AZ,  and Connor and Noah Graham of Broadalbin; three sisters, Mary Lou and Emil Novohradsky, Susan Barrett, and Nancy Bruno; four brothers, George H. Graham Jr., Edward E. Graham and wife, Carolyn, Joseph M. Graham, and Charles E. Friedman and his wife, Lisa; several nieces and nephews;  his beloved ‘Therapy Dog’, “Zoey”, a much appreciated gift from Charles and Lisa Friedman; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sylvia and Douglas Ryan, and Nancy L. Blanchard-Bartlett, who was a special additional member of our family, that had countless daily chats with Tom and helped raise our children.

Friends may call on Thursday, November 7, 2019, from 11 to 2 p.m. at the Gospel Lighthouse Church, 30 LaCross Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will follow the calling hours on Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Church, with the Reverend Paul Mead, pastor, officiating.

A special thank you from our family to Dr. Eric Pillemer, Dr. Christopher Mason, C.R. Wood Cancer Center Staff, and High Peak Hospice  for the wonderful care and compassion given to Tom and his family.

Burial will follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.

Memorial donations may be made to High Peaks Hospice, 454 Glen St, Glens Falls, NY 12801 or to the charity of one’s choice.

HUDSON FALLS – Jeanne A. (LaFay) Reed, 89, of Hudson Falls, passed away, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 1, 2019 at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on August 30, 1930 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late J. Ernest and Lorraine (Roiro) LaFay.

At the age of 15, Jeanne graduated from Hudson Falls High School and then continued her education at St. Rose College in Albany.    Prior to her graduation, Jeanne married Frederick “Bud” Reed on September 3, 1949 at St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.     He passed away on May 17, 2000, after 50 wonderful years of marriage.

Jeanne first job was working as a book keeper for First National Bank in Hudson Falls, which she joking called herself “a bookie in a bank.”   When her husband, Bud got a job working in the Granville School District, they moved to Granville.   Jeanne and her husband lived there until his death in 2000.   While there, she was employed as executive secretary to the vice-president of Telescope furniture and nights, Jeanne attended nursing school at Adirondack Community College.

After graduating from ACC with a nursing degree, Jeanne began her long career as a cardiac nurse at the Glens Falls Hospital, retiring in 2007, after 37 years.  She loved her job.  Jeanne enjoyed her friends at work, taking care of patients and also loved taking continuing education classes, where she learned new things in the field of nursing.

Her faith was very important in her life.  Jeanne was a communicant of St. Mary’s in Granville where she prepared children for First Communion, was a Eucharistic minister and a lector at Mass.   She also had a prayer group in her home  in Granville and was part of a prison ministry with Father Jim Hayes at Comstock Correctional Facility.  While living in Hudson Falls, she was a communicant at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church.   For a time, Jeanne was also sacristan at St. Alphonsus Church for noon Mass.  She was a member of the Third Order of Franciscans at Sienna College, Catholic Daughter of Americas and the Glens Falls Hospital Guild.

Jeanne was a world traveler, having gone to Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa several times.   She loved to travel with her friends and see the world. Jeanne lived a long full life filled with fun and adventure.

Besides her parents and husband, Jeanne was predeceased by her daughter, Lorrie Reed, who passed away in 1981, her daughter in law, Mary Reed and her brothers, Joseph LaFay and James LaFay.

Survivors include her son, Edward Newell Reed and his wife, Tammy Zaiko- Reed of Saratoga Springs; her grandson, Andrew Edward Reed of Saratoga Springs; her brothers, John LaFay, and his wife, Ellen of Hudson Falls  and Michael LaFay and his wife, Beverly of LaPorte, Indiana; her sister in law, Elaine LaFay of New Castle, PA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church of the park in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m.  on Wednesday at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.

The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury, where Jeanne will be laid to rest next to her husband and daughter.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff on 3 West and Tower 6 at the Glens Falls Hospital.  They also send a special thanks to Dr. Amy Hogan Moulton, Elaine Williams, PA and the dialysis staff for the wonderful care and compassion given to Jeanne and her family.

Memorial donations in Jeanne’s memory may be made to St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, 11 Wall Street, Hudson Falls, NY  12839 or the charity of one’s choice.

GLENS FALLS – Janet D. Geroux, 83, of Glens Falls, passed away on October 31, 2019 at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on January 20, 1936 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Dorothy (Roberts) Duell.

Janet graduated from Glens Falls High School and on November 30, 1957, she married Robert J. Geroux, Sr. in Glens Falls.  He passed away on October 31, 2016, after 59years of marriage.

She retired in 1998 from Price Chopper, where she was a general merchandise manager. Janet loved working as she took great pride in her job and made many friends. 

She was a member of the Adirondack Travelers and enjoyed camping and traveling.   After her retirement, Janet loved traveling the country with her husband and wintering in Florida in their RV.  She enjoyed working in her yard and loved animals. 

Janet never put herself first and will fondly be remembered as always putting others first.  She will be greatly missed by her family and those who were fortunate to have had her as a friend.

Besides her parents and husband, Janet was predeceased by her sister, Shirley Doyle and her brother in law, John Doyle.

Survivors include her two sons, Robert J. Geroux, Jr and his wife, Angela of Chestertown and Greg M. Geroux and his wife, Melody of Milford, PA; his granddaughter, Alexandria Geroux Trager and her husband, Benjamin of Washington DC; her aunt, Virginia Smith of Fort Edward; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Tuesday, November 5^th, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls, with memorial services immediately following the calling hours Tuesday.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5th at the funeral home.

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

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations may be made to an animal charity of your choice.