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FORT EDWARD – Tamela “Tammy” Moss, 54, of Liberty Street, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany.

Born on August 28, 1962, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Shirley (Stewart) Moss.

Tammy graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1980 and continued her education at Adirondack Community College, eventually graduating from BOCES with a degree in nursing.  Tammy did a brief stint in the U.S. Army, and upon her return, she began her long career at Fort Hudson Health Care Facility as a nurse, and most recently employee health Nurse.  She loved helping her patients, the staff at Fort Hudson and all those she met.   Tammy made many wonderful friends throughout her life.

She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Fort Edward and enjoyed attending service with her mother, Shirley.

Tammy was a great mom, phenomenal grandmother, and an amazing sister who was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Her greatest joy was sharing her life with her grandchildren.

Tammy always had her feet solid on the ground.  She was her daughter’s and the entire families compass, their true North.   Tammy was a loving lady, whom her friends and family could depend on in a time of happiness or sadness.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her two brothers, Keith Moss and Frederick Moss, Jr.; her two nephews; and her brother in law, Gary Morehouse, Sr.

Survivors include, her daughter, Crystal (Shantez Terry) Moss; her grandchildren, Joseph, Aaron, Shalaysia, Shantez, II, and Saivon; her new great-grandson, Joseph “J.J.”; her siblings, Candace Morehouse, Paul (Irene) Moss, George Moss, Pamela (Derrick) Dowd, Tanya Moss, Melanie (Don) Liles, Laurie Roccasecca, and Marianne Burnham; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and adoptive family.

Friends and family are invited to call on Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. located at 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations in Tammy’s name may be made out to Upstate Autism Awareness Alliance, 379 Bay Rd, Queensbury, NY, 12804, or Fort Hudson Capital Campaign, 319 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY, 12828.

HUDSON FALLS – Professor Emeritus Ronald J. Moss, 82, of Notre Dame Street, passed away on Tuesday September 27, 2016, at the Glens Falls Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on May 5, 1934 in Syracuse, he was the son of the late Albert J. and Dorothy M. (LaLone) Moss.

Professor Moss received his Bachelor and Master degrees in science from SUNY at Cortland and continued his education at Niagara University, where he was awarded a Master’s degree in Natural Science.

Professor Moss served his country as a veteran of the US Naval Reserve.

On June 25, 1960, he married the love of his life, Carol Doyle in Cortland, NY.

For 25 years, he taught anatomy, physiology, molecular biology and other biology courses at Adirondack Community College. For 18 years, he was a financial professional in mutual funds and business, retiring in 1989. After his retirement, he continued to substitute teach until this current school year.

He was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.

Professor Moss also belonged to the Hudson Falls Kiwanis for 22 years and served as president for two terms. He was a founding advisor to Circle K at ACC, President of the Homebuilders Association of Northern NY, ACC Delegate for Community College Senate for 22 years and coordinator of retirees of all ACC faculty emeriti. He also was President of the Home Owner’s Association for over 10 years in St. Peterburg, FL, where they spent their winters.

Professor Moss was a loving husband, devoted father, dedicated teacher and a devout Christian. His greatest pleasure was spending time on his boat on Lake George with family and friends. Last summer, they enjoyed 56 times during the boating season. He also enjoyed golf, gardening and many happy hours with his family.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Carol D. Moss of Hudson Falls; three children, Michael J. Moss of Hudson Falls, Tammy E. Mandwelle and her husband, Ken Hicks, of South Glens Falls and Ronald “R.J.” Moss, II of Hudson Falls; his grandchildren, Miles Mandwelle, Jordan Mandwelle, Timothy LaMarque, Kevin Hicks, Michealee Scarincio and Jaime Hicks; one great grandchild, Brody Hicks; one sister, Barbara A. Moss of Syracuse; his brother and sister in law, Douglas and Mary Doyle of Stanfordville, NY; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 9 am on Saturday, October 8, 2016, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church on the park in Hudson Falls.

Burial will take place in the Bethlehem Cemetery on the corner of Elsmere and Kenwood Aves. in Delmar at a later date.

The family suggests in lieu of flowers, that memorial donations be made to the SUNY Adirondack Foundation, Reach New Heights Campaign, in Ron’s memory at 640 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804.

The family would like to thank Dr. Darci Gaiotti-Grubbs, the nurses and staff of the C.R. Wood Cancer Center and Tower 2 of the Glens Falls Hospital and Hudson Falls Internal Medicine for all their care and compassion shown to Ronald and his family over the years.

HUDSON FALLS – Shirley J. (Stewart) Moss, 80, longtime Hudson Falls resident and beloved mother to many, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 25, 2016 16, joining her husband, Fred for their 61^st wedding anniversary on June 26, 2016.

Born on January 2, 1936, in Fort Edward, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Emma (Ferguson) Stewart.

Shirley was a 1953 graduate of Fort Edward High School.

She worked for a while at Continental insurance in Glens Falls before becoming a full time mother and homemaker.

In 1955, she married Frederick Moss, Sr. at St. James Episcopal Church in Fort Edward.  Her husband passed away January 18, 1994.

Shirley was a longtime member of St. James Episcopal Church.  She also served with the Hudson Falls Volunteer Fire Departments Ladies Auxiliary as well as the Kingsbury hose Company Ladies Auxiliary.  For over 25 years she served as chairperson of the Fresh Air Fund and she was well known for her association with that organization.   She spent many years as a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts and also enjoyed crocheting, bowling and playing the organ.  Most important was her family and that included any one in need of anything.  Shirley Moss never met a person she didn’t like and there was always room for one more!

In addition to her parents and husband, she is predeceased by two sons, Keith Moss and Frederick Moss, Jr, a grandson, Anthony Paul Moss, a sister, Alice Chakalis, two brothers, Robert Mylott and William Mylott and a niece, Vanessa Howk.

Survivors include her children, Candace Morehouse and her significant other, Terry Morehouse of Queensbury, Paul Moss and his wife Irene of Salem, George Moss of South Glens Falls, Tamela Moss of Hudson Falls, Pamela Dowd and her husband, Derrick of Hudson Falls, Tanya Moss of Hudson Falls, Melanie Liles and her husband, Donald of Hudson Falls; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, her brothers, Walter Mylott of Fort Edward and Ronald Stewart of Queensbury; a daughter in law, Jeanne Moss Tackett and her husband Jeffery of Queensbury. She is also survived by four people she considered daughters, Laura Roccasecca, Annie Kresse and her husband, Ken and Eydie Putnam and her significant other, Paul and Marianne Burnham of Hudson Falls.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

A Funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at St. James Episcopal Church on Broadway in Fort Edward.

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

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