Kimberly Ann Lewis

HUDSON FALLS – Kimberly Ann Lewis, 53, of Hudson Falls, passed away on Monday December 4, 2023, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on July 5, 1970, in Rhinebeck, she was the daughter of Arlene F. (Schreck) Rodgers and the late Thomas John Powers, Sr.

Kimberly always looked forward to taking summer trips to the Jersey Shore.  Most of all she adored her family, especially her daughter and grandchildren.  Kimberly also loved cleaning and keeping a tidy house, every Sunday you could count on her putting her headphones on and going through her house from top to bottom.

In addition to her father Thomas John Powers, Sr., she was predeceased by her stepfather, Robert E Rodgers.

She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Genier and her husband Raymond and Bianca Poteralski and her husband, Kyle, who she thought of just as much as her own daughter; her grandchildren, Maddox and Theo Genier; her mother, Arlene Rodgers; her brother, Thomas J. Powers, Jr. and his wife, Toni-Marie; and her niece and nephew, Blake and Avari Powers.

There will be a private family service in Kimberly’s name.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Haynes House of Hope, 187 NY-149, Granville, NY 12832 or St. Peter’s ALS Center, 19 Warehouse Row, Albany, NY 12205.

Bertha Marie (Lewis) Ingraham

HUDSON FALLS – Bertha Marie (Lewis) Ingraham, 93, of Locust Street, Hudson Falls passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019.

Born on February 23, 1926 in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late George Henry and Gertrude Mae (Beaudoin) Lewis.

Bertha married her High School Sweetheart, John Herbert Ingraham (the son of Herbert L. and Susan (Baker) Ingraham) on March 23, 1946 at the First Baptist Church in Hudson Falls. They were married for 69 years (18 days short of 70 years) up to the day John Herbert Ingraham passed on March 5, 2016. They celebrated their honeymoon on Garnet Lake in Garnet Lake, NY.

Bertha was employed in 1944 doing clerical work for The Griffin Lumber Co. of Hudson Falls. In 1945, she was employed by The Imperial Paint and Pigment Company in Queensbury, also doing clerical work.

Bertha was a devoted and loving mother of six children: Jack Edward Ingraham, Robert Lewis Ingraham, Gerald Elliot Ingraham, Jane Eileen Barsukoff, Diane Marie Cabral and Katherine Elaine Jones.

Bertha’s favorite pastimes involved family gatherings, cooking, baking her favorite “Never Fail Chocolate Cake”, a family recipe which was handed down from her mother (from whom was handed down by her mother). She also enjoyed having Fish Fry’s with her famous cottage cheese pancakes and spoiling all her grandchildren with love.

She was predeceased by her husband, John Herbert Ingraham; her parents, George Henry and Gertrude Mae (Beaudoin) Lewis; and her siblings, George Lewis, Donald Lewis and Violet (Lewis) Cox.

Survivors include: her sister, Nancy (Lewis) Hutyanszki; her children, Jack Edward Ingraham, Robert Lewis Ingraham, Gerald Elliot Ingraham, Jane Eileen Barsukoff, Diane Marie Cabral and Katherine Elaine Jones; her 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

At the request of Bertha, there will be no services.

Margaret “Peg” Lewis

lewis-margaretHUDSON FALLS – Margaret “Peg” Lewis, 87, of Burgoyne Ave, went to be with her husband, on September 7, 2016, at the Fort Hudson Nursing Center in Fort Edward.

Born on September 26, 1928, in Kingsbury, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Elizabeth Puhaida.

Peg was a 1945 graduate of Hudson Falls High School.  While in high school, she met her soul mate, Em Lewis.  They were united in marriage on April 19, 1947.  Together they shared 60 wonderful years, until his death on March 9, 2009.

1949 was an eventful year for Peg and Em, they opened their first store, Lewis Grocery Store on Martindale Ave in Hudson Falls.  In 1965, they built their current location on Burgoyne Avenue in Hudson Falls.  The store was their heart and soul.  Peg took care of the business, while Em entertained the customers.

They loved to travel the world and explore different cultures and food with their friends, the Sulli’s from Schuylerville.  Years ago, Peg and Em were active in a local card group, traveling to friend’s homes, playing cards, sharing stories, enjoying food and good times.  Peg was also an avid NY Yankee fan.  Most of all, she was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by several brothers and sisters.

Peg is survived by her son, Emrys L. Lewis, III and his wife, Deborah of Hudson Falls; her three grandchildren, Erik Lewis (Rachel) of Hudson Falls, Matthew Lewis and his wife, Chrissy of Queensbury and Kyle Lewis (Jakie) of Hudson Falls; her great granddaughter, Vivienne Lewis of Queensbury; her sister, Theresa Hogan of Hudson Falls; her brother in law, Tom Lewis and his wife, Terri of Mass; her sister in law, Joan Lewis of PA; and several nieces nephews and cousins.

Calling hours and services will be private.

The Rite of Committal will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Fort Hudson Nursing Center for the wonderful care given to Peg.

Joseph R. Lewis

Lewis, JosephFORT EDWARD – Joseph R. Lewis, 69, of Lower Allen Street, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016, at his home.

Born, December 14, 1946, in Glens Falls, son of the late Walter and Agnes (Hall) Lewis.  Walter passed away August 24, 1994 and Agnes passed away September 5, 2005.

Joseph was a Hudson Falls High School graduate where he was an accomplished football player.

He worked for 21 years at Ciba Geigy, formerly in Queensbury and then worked at Finch Pruyn in Glens Falls. He was a member of the Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 773.

Joseph enjoyed old TV shows, especially “Leave it to Beaver”.  He liked listening to Johnny Cash and George Jones.  He was a great welder and in his spare time he enjoyed building weight benches for his friends.  Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his beloved grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Joseph is predeceased by two sisters, Patricia McKinney, Mary Ellen Crevision, and a brother, John Lewis.

He is survived by four children, Linda Lewis of Marion and Lisa Lewis of Marion, Christine Lewis of Hudson Falls and Joseph Lewis and his wife, Kimberly of Hudson Falls; his grandchildren, Sean Bukowski, Rebecca Lewis, Bianca Lewis, Allivia Davis Melissa Heers, Melanie Heers; his brothers, James T. Lewis and Jeffrey Lewis; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call from 4 to 5 p.m. on Thursday at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

A memorial service will follow the calling hours at 5 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial donations in Joseph’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.