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Joyce M. (Coveleski) Ellis

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FORT EDWARD – Joyce M. (Coveleski) Ellis, 81, of Fort Edward passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at her home, with her family by her side.

Born on January 6, 1938 in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine (Omiecinski) Coveleski.

She attended St. Mary’s grade school and was a 1955 graduate of Hudson Falls High School.

On October 23, 1955, she married Robert Ellis.

She worked for many years at the Fashion Shop in Glens Falls, then retired from Genpak.

Joyce loved hockey and was a season ticket holder for the Adirondack Red Wings, as well as an active member of the Booster Club. She was a participant in the Relay For Life as a Cancer Survivor. Most importantly, she never missed one of her grandchildren’s accomplishments or sporting events.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her brother, Anthony F. Coveleski, Jr. and her infant brother, Joseph A. Coveleski.

Survivors include her two children, Ann Marie Williams and her husband, Dennis of Fort Edward and Robert Ellis and his wife, Pamela of Argyle; four grandchildren, Stephanie Williams, Denny Williams and his wife, Kristi, Ashley Ellis and Dylan Ellis; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family would like to express a special Thank You to all who helped in Joyce’s care over the last 3 months, especially her caregiver, Lisa who was by her side when she passed.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Service will follow the calling hours at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Reverend Steve McClean, Pastor of the Argyle Presbyterian Church, officiating.

Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in the Town of Fort Edward.

Donations in Joyce’s memory may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 405 E 73rd St, New York, NY 10021.

Francine M. Ellis

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Elles, FrancineGLENS FALLS – Francine M. Ellis, 59, of Elizabeth St., passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 1, 2017, at her home.

Born on July 30, 1957, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Philomena (Salustra) Merrill.

Francine was a graduate of Schuylerville High School.

Throughout her life, Francine worked for Indian River Nursing home, Wesley Nursing home and Interm Health Care.

She cherished her dog pumpkin.  Francine enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, traveling, doing puzzles, watching Law and Order, the ocean and when she could, gardening.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Donald Anderson and her second husband, Randy Ellis, and her siblings, Margret Merrill, Patricia Purdy and Lindon Merrill.

She is survived by her children, Jennifer Gilles and her husband, Neil of Queensbury, Lisa Springer and her husband, Justin of Fort Edward and Jammie Durkee and her husband Justin of Argyle; her grandchildren, Aleisha, Woodbeck, Ryan Woodbeck, Emily Gilles and Samuel Gilles, Olivia Anderson, Jacob Durkee, Riley Springer, Benjamin Springer and Matthew Springer; her step children, Cameron Ellis and Travis Ellis;  and her siblings, Ardelle McGrane, Norma Fox, Deborah Carter, Melissa Merrill, Bonnie Lee Burnette, Jackie Germain and Angela Sweet.

Friends may call on Friday, June 9, 2017, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St. in Hudson Falls.

Burial will be with her second husband, Randy Ellis at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Stillwater at the convenience of the family.