Category Archives: Obituaries

HUDSON FALLS – Elaine P. Wall, 77, of Hudson Falls, passed away on December 12, 2022, after a battle with COPD and RSV.

Born on October 16, 1945, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ovaline (Perlier) Jones.

Elaine married the love of her life, Walter “Bud” Wall.  Together they shared 50 wonderful years and had three children, Sonja, Walter “Butch” and Aaron.

Elaine was predeceased by her husband, Walter Wall, her son, Butch Wall, and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her children, Sonja Matteson and her husband, Thomas, Aaron Wall and his significant other, Alice; her daughter in law, Melissa Wall; her grandchildren, Mariha Bailey and her husband, Dillon, Amanda Smith and her husband Will,  Megan Matteson, Nicolle Blair and her husband, Jay, Shawn Wall and his significant other, Hailey, Corey Wall and his significant other, Alisia, Zachary Wall and his significant other, Alyssa and Caitlin Wall; her great grandchildren, Ellie Ball, Annie Bailey, Kai Wall and soon to be, Alayna Bailey and Zalana Wall and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 12 p.m. on Wednesday, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church on the park in Hudson Falls.

The Rite of Committal will be 2:30 p.m. at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road in Schuylerville.

Following the Rite of Committal, the family invites you to join them at the Turnbull Residence at 37 Division Street in Hudson Falls.

In lieu of flowers, with Elaine not really liking flowers and loving Christmas, we ask that you bring or send an ornament to decorate a tree in her memory.

HUDSON FALLS – Phyllis Farley, 74, of Hudson Falls, passed away on November 29, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

Phyllis was the widow of Chuck Farley and was born March 4, 1948 in Glens Falls to the late Ernest and Sabra (Vanderwarker) Eastman.

Phyllis enjoyed making her awesome, loaded baked ziti in her big ole’ stockpot and having her family all over. She loved Bingo, scratch offs, and pull tabs and loved her junk food, specifically Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups She drank coffee until the end, and loved her steak that David would bring to her when she would visit. Phyllis loved her boiled hot sausages with mustard and Diet Mountain Dew.

She enjoyed her crossword puzzles, loved her magnets as well as collecting knick knack salt and pepper shakers. She loved to watch Criminal Minds, Law and Order, and American Idol. Phyllis enjoyed driving when she could and loved spending time with her friend, Betsy Stewart. She kept track of everyone’s birthdays and all her great grandchildren’s births and times in her tiny notebook. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Phyllis was the mother of four children; David Eastman, Sr. (Valentina) of Gansevoort, John Eastman of Fort Ann, Sabrina Rivers of Hudson Falls, and Sandy Keech of Fort Edward; and so many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she is predeceased by her brothers, Eugene Vanderwarker and Ernest Eastman; and her sisters, Ernestine Eastman, Geraldine Coleman and Barbara Harpp.

There will be no public services.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Slate Valley Center for the wonderful care and compassion given to Phyllis and her family during her time there.

GLEN LAKE – Margaret P. (Morency) Berrigan joined her beloved husband of 57 years, Daniel Berrigan, in eternal rest on December 12, 2022.

Margaret was born the youngest child of Catherine (Holmes) and Peter Morency of Hudson Falls on March 23, 1932.

On May 17th, 1952, she married the love of her life, Daniel E. Berrigan, at St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls. 

She worked in Marketing and Sales at General Electric for over 20 years. 

She was most proud of and passionate about her family.  Margaret was truly the perfect wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  There was no burden that could not be lessened by her loving words and a meal at her table. Margaret was a wonderful homemaker and cook.  There was never a better bottle of chili sauce or apple pie than hers.  She loved jigsaw puzzles, the Sunday crossword and boat rides on Glen Lake.  Her happiest moments were those spent with family, her kitty cats and all her babies.

Besides her husband, Margaret was predeceased by her parents, Peter and Catherine Morency; her mother-in-law, Marie Berrigan; her brother, William Morency and her sisters, Helen Cain, Marie Northrup and Kathleen Morency.

She is survived by her children, Daniel Berrigan, Jr. and Diana (Mattison) Berrigan of Hudson Falls and Debra Berrigan of South Glens Falls; her grandchildren, Steven Joiner, Peter and Amanda Berrigan and Katie and Michael Leggett; her great-grandchildren, Paige and Abbie Leggett and Daniel and Alivia Berrigan; her great granddog, Dax; her sister-in-law, Betty Berrigan, as well as many nieces and nephews. 

The family would like to extend their deepest thanks to the staff of the Landing in Queensbury for their compassion and loving care.  Margaret loved you all.

At Margaret’s request, services will be private.

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

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1003 Loudon Rd, Cohoes, NY 12047 or a charity of your choice.

GANSEVOORT – Karen A. Allen, 55, of Gansevoort, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022, at Saratoga Hospital, with her family by her side.

Born on January 20, 1967, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Elaine (Allen) Ovitt.

Karen attended Corinth High School.

All her life, Karen was a hard worker.  She worked at many area businesses in order to support her family.  Karen always made sure her kids were taken care of.

She loved decorating, working on her yard, spending time with her family and grandchildren.  Karen loved spending quiet nights with her companion, Herb Anderson, III.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Randy Allen.

She is survived by her sons, Jes Cook and his wife, Sonya, Jason Cook and his wife, Jessica and Gary Cook and his wife, Kendra; her grandchildren, Mya, Ava, Taylor, Carla and Emma; her companion, Herb Anderson, III; her brothers, Martin Allen and Oscar Ovitt, II; her sister, Robin Blackmon; her father’s wife, Angie Ovitt; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Karen’s family would like to invite everyone to celebrate her life on Monday, December 19, 2022, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Memorial donations in Karen’s memory may be a charity of your choice.

HUDSON FALLS – Gilbert Morehouse, 67, of Hudson Falls, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Washington Center.

Born on September 13, 1955, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Claude and Beulah (Moore) Morehouse.

Gilbert worked for many years at Mead’s Nursery in Queensbury.

He enjoyed an ice-cold beer and warm conversation with anyone he could.  Gilbert cherished the time he spent with his grandson Antonio.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Gilbert Morehouse, II, his siblings, Betty Stevens, his twin brothers, Gary and Larry Morehouse, Leslie “Peanut Morehouse, Jeff Morehouse, Cathy Morehouse and Kelly Golden.

He is survived by his grandson, Antonio C. Morehouse and Antonio’s mother, Angela; his siblings, Terry “Shotgun” Morehouse, Claudia Elms, Debbie Anthony and Bonnie Bennett; his special friend, Tricia Alheim; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

At Gilbert’s request there will be no public services.

Memorial donations in Gilbert’s name can me sent to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Jerry L. Palmer, 74, of Midtown Apartments, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2022, at the Glens Falls Hospital after a long illness.

Arrangements are under the care of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

FORT EDWARD – Norma Sleight, 85, of Broadway in Fort Edward, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2022.

Born on May 30, 1937, in Plattsburgh. She was the daughter of Victor and Ethel Darrah.

Norma graduated high school in Plattsburgh She worked at Eden Park (The Pines) until retiring.

She was a loving and devoted mother. Norma was an avid animal lover and had many cats and dogs over the years, her motto was “there is always room for one more”. She loved feeding squirrels at Crandall Park and sitting by Moreau Lake and going on long car rides, stopping for a crisp ice-cold coke from McDonald’s. Anytime during the spring and summer you’d find her outside, sitting in her chair, soaking in the sun and her surroundings. Her biggest hobby over the years was collecting Boyd’s Bears and bears from the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory, but most recently collecting pioneer women pieces. She had one of the biggest hearts and kindest souls you’d ever encounter.

She was predeceased by her parents Victor and Ethel Darrah, her two children, her son, Stephen Sleight and daughter, Carolyn Sipowicz.

Survivors include her three grandchildren, Christa Aldrich and her husband, Mike Aldrich of Fort Edward, Jessica Sleight and her companion, Tyrone Pinkston of Glens Falls and Rebecca Russell and her husband, Joshua Russell of Hadley; and her great grandchildren, Stephen Aldrich, Ellie and Joni Russell, and Oakley Pinkston.

“Like we always said there are no goodbyes for us, it’s only see you later. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart. You were so much more to me than my grandma.. I will never be the same since losing you, you meant everything to me – love always, your Christa.” “When words fall short actions speak volumes, you were always there for us girls growing up. I will miss our trips to Lake George on the trolley and our lunches at The Harvest. Rest easy, Grandma. Love – Jessica” “The world changes from year to year, our lives from day to day but the love and memory of you shall never pass away” I’ll be missing you for forever, rest in paradise my sweet grandma, until we see each other again, love booka.”

At Norma’s request there will be no public services.

Arrangements are in the care of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

HUDSON FALLS – John Frederick Call, 81, of Hudson Falls, went into the arms of the Lord Saturday morning, December 3, 2022, at the Pines of Glens Falls.

Born on January 26, 1941, in Salem, MA, he was the son of the late John and Genevieve (Patrick) Call.

John graduated from LaSalle High School in Troy in 1959.  After graduating from high school, John enlisted in the United States Army, serving in the Medical Corp. from 1959-1962 following his discharge, he furthered his education earning his Associates Degree in Business at Adirondack Community College, now known as SUNY Adirondack.

In 1966, he married Carol Ott in Clifton Park.

John retired after 30 years of service from Niagara Mohawk as an Electrical Planner.

He was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls where he was in the Ushers Club and involved in several ministries and was an active member of The Elks Club of Hudson Falls as acting Secretary.

John loved hunting, fishing, bicycling and old black and white movies.  His interest in history drew him to read many books and motivated him to travel to several historical places.  John also had the pleasure of traveling to Europe several times.  Through all his interests, his family was the center of his life.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Nathalie Farron and his brother, Bernard Call.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Ann Call; his children, Steven A. Call and his wife, Debbie of Kingsbury and Jennifer Call; his grandson and the apple of John’s eye, Derek Call; and his nieces, Diana Call Partak and Patty Farron Malcom.

Calling hours will be on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will follow the calling hours at 4 p.m. at the funeral home on Tuesday.

The Rite of Committal with full military honors will be conducted 11 a.m. on Wednesday, at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd, Schuylerville.

Memorial donations in John’s memory may be sent to the Washington County Meals on Wheels, C/O Aging & Disabilities Resource Center, Washington County Municipal Center, 383 Broadway Building B, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

HUDSON FALLS – Edwin Elmer Morse of Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, November 29, 2022. He was 86.

Born February 27, 1936, in Brandon, VT, he was the son of the late Elmer and Anna (Crossman) Morse.

Edwin attended Slysboro, Hudson Falls, and Fort Ann Schools. He served his country in the United States Air Force, stationed in Guam, Korea, England, Turkey and Vietnam.

On November 24, 1955, he married Rhoda Carpenter in Fonda, NY.

Edwin had a green thumb and spent many hours gardening, growing various vegetables and flowers to share with his family and friends.  He was known for being meticulous about his lawn and prided himself on its appearance.  He enjoyed playing the lotto and, in his younger years, he enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing and camping with his family.  Edwin also enjoyed square dancing with his wife, Rhoda.

Besides his parents, Edwin was predeceased by his wife, Rhoda Morse; his children, Randy Morse, Melinda Chase, and Phyllis Armitage; brothers, James, William, Robert and George Morse; and his sisters, Nada Morse and Sandy Kearns; his granddaughter, Sara and grandson, R.J. Morse.

Survivors include his daughter, Penny Delocco (Charles); his grandchildren, Randi Delocco, Anthony Delocco, J.C. Chase, Aaron Armitage, Michaela Armitage, Melanie Angarano; his great grandchildren, Antonia Delocco, Shauna Delocco, Patrick Armitage, Gianna Angarano, Dominick Angarano and his good friend, Vanessa Ross.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, where both Edwin and Rhoda will be laid to rest.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741

HUDSON FALLS – Lisa E. VanNess entered peacefully into rest and was received into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Tuesday morning, November 29, 2022. She was 58.

Born on September 25, 1964 in Glens Falls, she was a life-long area resident and one of 16 children raised by her parents, Margaret (Winters) VanNess and the late Leo C. VanNess.

Lisa was educated through the Prospect Child and Family Center as well as WSWHE BOCES. She participated in many day programs and activities through CWI and Saratoga Bridges. She was a poster child for the Cerebral Palsy Association of New York and was always a strong advocate for people with disabilities.

Lisa had a huge personality and enjoyed working at the Adirondack Welcome Center on the Northway as a greeter for visitors. She lived her life to the fullest, taking in many adventures including horseback riding and taking a helicopter ride. Lisa loved adventure and liked to dance, listening to music and go to concerts. An artist at heart, she was very proud to have some of her artwork displayed at the Hyde Museum in Glens Falls.

In addition to her father, Lisa is predeceased by a sister, Sharon Jenkins; and two brothers, Leo and Kenneth VanNess.

She is survived by her mother, Margaret VanNess of Hudson Falls; her brothers and sisters, Margaret Quirk (Richard) of Hartford,, Edward “Butch” VanNess (Stella) of Arizona, Linda Dugan of Ballston Spa, Janet LaFay (Ken) of  Hudson Falls, Virginia Whiting (Fred) of Gansevoort, Arthur VanNess (Diana) of Hartford, Gary Jenkins of Hudson Falls, James VanNess (Judy) of Hudson Falls, Gail Wittmer (Barbara) of Buffalo, Tina VanNess of Hudson Falls, Laurie Havens (Mark) of Argyle, Steven VanNess (Lisa) of Fort Edward, Thomas VanNess of Fort Edward, Timothy VanNess of Hudson Falls, and Bill Barber or Hudson Falls; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; and a host of extended family and friends.

Friends are invited to call from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. A graveside service will follow at Moss Street Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.

A gathering will follow the services at Dix Avenue Diner for those who would like to attend.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the Lisa’s loving family at her home on Church Avenue in Ballston Spa. The care she received was second to none.

Memorial donations may be made in her name to Prospect Child and Family Center, 133 Aviation Road, Queensbury, NY 12804.

GLENS FALLS – Matthew Jay Chambers, of Glens Falls, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at his home. He was 67.

Born on May 16, 1955 in Glens Falls, he was a life-long area resident and son of Lena (Underwood) Coons and the late Ralph Chambers.

Matthew worked for several years at the Former C.R. Bard, now Becton Dickinson, in Glens Falls. He was a graduate of Queensbury High School and after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served his country from 1974 to 1978. Matthew then went on to get his Bachelor of Science degree from Oneonta University.

Matthew was an avid Dungeons and Dragons player and played with his nephew, Zachary, and several other friends.

In addition to his father, he is predeceased by a brother, Lawrence Chambers; and a nephew, Randy Jenks.

He is survived by his mother, Lena Coons of Warrensburg; his sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Ed O’Brien of Wilton; and his niece and nephew, Robin Jenks, Zachary Potter-Chambers, and Cale Potter-Chambers.

Services will be at a time to be announced.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Bay Ridge Rescue Squad, 1109 Ridge Road, Queensbury, NY 12804.