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Kelly “Captain” Weller

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GANSEVOORT – Kelly “Captain” Weller, 59, of Route 32, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 20, 2019.

Born on November 1, 1959, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Lester and Roxanne (Ruddy) Weller.

Captain attended South Glens Falls High School before entering the U.S. Marine Corp.  While in the service, he graduated from Kubasaki High School in Okinawa, Japan, the same school that his mother graduated from, 20 years earlier.

Captain married the love of his life, Valerie Shippee on August 4, 2012, at Harry Betar Memorial Byway in South Glens Falls. Kelly was a wonderful husband to Valerie and will be greatly missed.

He was an operating engineer for Local 158, District 106, out of Albany.  Captain followed his grandfather, father’s and brother’s footsteps, doing the job they all loved, operating heavy equipment.

As an avid bird watcher, who could identify birds by not only how they appeared but by their song.

Captain loved spending time with his family.  He taught his son and daughter how to fish on the Hudson River.  He also enjoyed hunting and fishing at Crotched Pond in Indian Lake with his son and his best friends.  Captain coached his son’s high school wrestling team and his daughter’s basketball and softball teams. He enjoyed family trips to Clarkson University to watch his nephew, Shawn Weller, excel at hockey.  And last but not least, Captain was an avid New York Yankee fan.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Darwin Weller.

Survivors include his loving wife, Valerie Weller of Gansevoort; his children, Lester Weller and his fiancée, Logan Coltey of Hudson Falls and Ashley Weller and her finance,  Michael Fazio of Albany; his step son, CJ Viger and his wife, Maria of Glens Falls; his grandchildren, Leighton Weller, Arya , Luna and Nolan Viger; his brother, Howard, Weller and his wife, Lisa of South Glens Falls, his best friend and brother, Shawn Weller and his wife, Cheryl of South Glens Falls; his mother in law, Gert Shippee of Glens Falls; his two aunts; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Close friends and family are welcome to calling hours on Tuesday, October 29th, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Following the calling hours, Kelly will be laid to rest at Moss Street Cemetery.

The family suggests that memorial donations in Kelly name be made to C.R. Wood Cancer Center, Glens Falls Hospital, 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

Lester “Skip” Weller

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WILTON – Lester “Skip” Weller, 80, of Wilton, joined his wife, Roxanne in heaven, on Sunday, April 14, 2019.

Born on January 29, 1939, in Hudson Falls, he was the son of the late Howard and Lena (Harris) Weller.

Skip served his country in the National Guard.

On March 21, 1959, he married Roxanne Ruddy in Fair Haven, Vermont.

Skip was a 50 year member of the IUOE, Local 158, District 106 Operating Engineers and was very proud of all four of his sons for going on to join the union.

He loved working on cars.  Skip and his wife drag raced together.  He was a huge fan of South Glens Falls High School sports, especially wrestling.  Most of all, Skip’s greatest joy was his family.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by his son, Darwin Weller and his sister, Flo Belden.

He is survived by his children, Kelly Weller and wife, Valerie of Gansevoort, Howard Weller and his wife, Lisa of South Glens Falls and Shawn Weller and his wife, Cheryl of South Glens Falls; his eight grandchildren, Lester Weller and his fiancé, Logan Coltey, Shawn Weller and his girlfriend, Kayt McCormick, Ashley Weller and her boyfriend Michael Fazio, Hannah Weller, Cameron Weller and his wife, Devin Weller, Carly Weller and her girlfriend Haley Hutchings, Darwin Weller and Dillon Weller; his great grand babies, Rowan, Anderson, Gemma and Leighton; his sisters, Fay Vaughn and her husband, Frank of Texas, and Judy McWhorter and her husband, Don of Argyle;  several nieces, nephews and cousins; and his two dogs, DeeDee and Referee, who were his loving companions.

Calling hours will be on Thursday, April 18, 2019, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls, with a prayer to follow at 7 p.m.

Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

The family would like to give a special thanks to his niece, Lee Ann Vitas and nephew, Joe Fowler, who were always there for him.  They would also like to thank, Brenda and Nicole from Kindred Home Care for their care and support.

Memorial donations may be sent to the South High Marathon Dance, 42 Merritt Road South Glens Falls, NY 12803 or the South Glens Falls Wrestling Club, 38 Chestnut Street, South Glens Falls, NY 12803.

Roxanne “Gram” Weller

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Weller 1Weller 2GANSEVOORT – Roxanne “Gram” Weller, 72, passed away peacefully, in her sleep at home, early in the morning on August 4th.

 Born on November 27, 1940, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of Francis and Rilla Ruddy.

 Roxanne graduated from Kubaski American Dependent School in Okinawa, Japan, class of 1958.

 On March 21, 1959, in Fairhaven, VT, Roxanne married Lester Weller. Together they raised four boys in Gansevoort.

 Roxanne served as a childcare provider for 10 years at the Moreau Community Center and worked as a teacher’s aid for the South Glens Falls School District, for 39 years, at Ballard Road Elementary School.

 Roxanne was an amazing woman, who took pride in being able to do things that not everyone else could do, for example, raising four boys. In the early 60’s, she raced her 1956 Pontiac and went four years undefeated. She was also proud to say, that she was the first woman baseball coach at Moreau Rec.

 Roxanne was known as the woman who was always cheering in the stands. Whether it was for her children, grandchildren, or just a kid she knew, she was everyone’s biggest fan.  For her dedication to bulldog pride and spirit, Roxanne is being recognized as a 2013 Bulldog Hall of Fame inductee.  She was also known for her many years of devotion to the South Glens Falls Wrestling Program.

 Other than her parents, Roxanne was predeceased by her mother and father-in-law, Lena and Howard Weller, along with her son, Darwin Weller.

 She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Lester Weller; her sons, Kelly Weller and wife, Valarie, Howard Weller and fiancé, Lisa Carpenter, and Shawn Weller and girlfriend, Cheryl Belcher; her daughter-in-law, Carrie Weller; and her grandchildren, who were the center of her world, Lester and girlfriend, Logan Coltey, Shawn and girlfriend, Kayt McCormick, Ashley and boyfriend, Tom LaFountain, Hannah, Cameron and girlfriend, Devin Smith, Carly, Darwin, and Dillon.

 Friends and family may call on Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m.  at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Following the calling hours, all are welcome to the home of Howard Weller and Lisa Carpenter, at 38 Chestnut Street in South Glens Falls.

 Roxanne would like to thank her family, friends and Community Hospice of Saratoga, for all of their love and support through her battle with cancer, words can not explain how much it all meant to her.

 Donation in Roxanne’s memory may be sent to the South High Marathon Dance, 42 Merritt Road, South Glens Falls, NY 12803.