Barbara F. (Brown) Rich

HOOSICK FALLS – Barbara F. (Brown) Rich, 67, of Hoosick Falls passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Born on February 28, 1952 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of William Brown and Ruth (Gray) Bennett.

On February 20, 1975 Barbara married her loving husband, Keith Rich, in Hudson Falls.

Her hobbies include crocheting, watching television, and babysitting.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was predeceased by her step-father John Bennett; and her maternal grandparents, George and Florence Gray.

Including her husband of 43 years, Keith Rich of Hoosick Falls, she is survived by her two children, Julie Rich of Hoosick Falls and Timothy Rich and his fiancé, Cassandra Wilkins of Hoosick; her brother, John Brown and significant other,  Cindy ­­­­­­­­Chard of Fort Edward; her sister, Colleen LaPoint of Hoosick Falls; her uncle, Larry Gray; her nieces, Jessica LaPoint and Nicole Richardson and her significant other, Terry Randolph; her nephew, Brian LaPoint; many cousins; and many who were considered her grandchildren.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 8, 2019 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A graveside service at Moss Street Cemetery, in the town of Kingsbury, will be announced at a later date, in the spring.

Memorial donations in her name may be sent to The American Heart Association at 4 Atrium Drive #100, Albany, NY 12206 or the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad at 21 1st Street, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090.

David J. LaPan

HUDSON FALLS – David J. LaPan, of Hudson Falls, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019, in Florida, after a long and courageous battle against Agent Orange related illnesses.

Services will take place in the spring in Hudson Falls.

A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Post-Star.

Terry Joe Dewey

FORT EDWARD – Terry Joe Dewey, 51, of Fort Edward passed away on Friday March 1, 2019 at her home.

Born on August 13, 1967 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of Sandra (Barnes) Andrews, her husband, Robert, and the late Larry Dewey, Jr.

Terry worked for many years as a home health aide.

She loved taking care of her family and being outdoors with her grandchildren.

In addition to her father, she was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Erwin and Winifred Barnes.

Survivors include her daughter, Krissandra Durkee and her significant other, Charles Geroux, Jr.; two grandchildren, Isabella Durkee and Aiden Jordon; two sisters, Dixie Hamelin and Nancy Purdy and her husband, Matthew; her nieces, Corin Griffin, Brittany Hamelin, LuAnne Griffin, Macylila Purdy and Nicole Hamelin; nephews, Matthew and Timothy Purdy; and many other beloved family members.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will be conducted at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, following calling hours, at the funeral home.

Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Donations in Terry’s name may be made out to the charity of one’s choice.

Timothy F. Zaugg Sr

HUDSON FALLS- Timothy F. Zaugg Sr, 62, of Hudson Falls, went into the arms of the Lord, on February 25, 2019, at Glens Falls Hospital, with his wife of 41 years by his side.

Born on February 10, 1957 in Utica, he was the son of Shirley Zaugg and the late Fredrick Zaugg. 

Tim married the love of his life on April 22, 1978. They went on to create a family of their own, having six children. He has worked at Finch Paper for over 30 years and took pride in working hard to provide for the people that he loves. He is of Baptist faith, and truly loves the Lord. His grandchildren were the lights of his life. He also enjoyed reading, homemade chicken pot pies and cracking jokes whenever the opportunity arose. Tim was very talented at woodworking and enjoyed doing it as a hobby.

Tim was predeceased by his father, Fredrick Zaugg.

Left to cherish his memory are his adoring wife, Pam (or Puddler as he lovingly called her); his mother, Shirley;  his daughters, Amanda Mosher and her husband, Joe and Jessica Zaugg: his sons , Michael Zaugg, Timothy Zaugg, Jr and his fiancé, Taylor, Gabriel Zaugg and his wife, Alyssa and Daniel Zaugg and his wife, McKenzie, his grandchildren: Caitlin, Tyler, Samantha, Austin, Aiden, Kadence, Natalie, Trysten, Jordan, Harlan, Gabriel, Luke, Paige and Adelynn: his sisters, Brenda Gedney and her husband, Dallas,  Janet Williams and her husband, Gordon, Karen Friers, his brothers, Fredrick Zaugg and his wife, Andrea and Jeff Zaugg; and aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

The family will be holding a private celebration of life in the spring.

We would all like to extend our gratitude to the doctors and nurses who cared for Tim during this difficult time.

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

Pamela Anne (French) Brooks-Gibbs

FORT EDWARD – Pamela Anne (French) Brooks-Gibbs, left for an unknown adventure on Monday, February 25, 2019.

Born on January 11, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Charlotte and Lloyd French of Stamford, CT.

Mrs. Gibbs graduated from the Hinkley Preparatory School in Hinckley, ME and Merrill Business School in Stamford, CT.  She attended Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas.

After college, she worked in Boston before relocating to a commune in West Virginia where she and a group of friends lived on a 450-acre farm and grew amazing things.

Mrs. Gibbs later moved to Washington, DC, where she worked as a legislative assistant to Congressman Bill Chappell, before taking a job caring for thoroughbred show jumpers in Florida and New Jersey.

After moving to Glens Falls, Mrs. Gibbs worked for Web Graphics and as a freelance feature writer for the Post Star for 17 years.  She also wrote for other regional magazines and won a number of awards for her writing.

Mrs. Gibbs was predeceased by her husband, Price E. Gibbs, Sr. and a sister, Judith Smith.

She is survived by a daughter, Gia Futch and her husband, Damein; grandsons, Logan and Caleb Futch, all of Florida; and by a beloved niece, Barbara Fasulo of Cromwell, CT.

Mrs. Gibbs service will be private.

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

Shaun L. Millington

SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Shaun L. Millington, 31, of South Glens Falls, and currently of Fort Ann, went into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at his home.

Born on June 11, 1987 in Glens Falls, he was the son of Rian and Tammy (Hermance) Millington.

Shaun attended Glens Falls High School.

Shaun worked summers at the Georgian Lakeside Resort in Lake George

He enjoyed his coffee and loved his two dogs, Bengie and Bella. He also loved to work on cars, and other interests include hunting and fishing. Shaun enjoyed watching street outlaws and going to car shows. He was a night owl, could sleep all day and be up all night. He enjoyed helping people work on their cars; he would do anything for anyone, you didn’t even have to ask.

Shaun was predeceased by his grandparents, Theresa and Harold Hermance, and, Eleanor and Roger Millington; uncles, Randy Millington, Roger Millington, Ronald Millington and Richard Millington; aunt, Dianna Hermance; his niece, Journee Millington; and cousin Robin Millington, Jr.

Survivors include his parents Rian, Sr. and Tammy Millington of Fort Ann; siblings, Rian Millington, Jr. and his companion Mercedes Grant, of Glens Falls and Tabitha Millington and her companion Lawrence Berg of South Glens Falls; aunts and uncles, Rusty Millington and wife Corrina, of Queensbury, Robin Millington and wife Penny, of Queensbury, Penny Carmel, of South Glens Falls, Ricky Millington of Florida and Patricia Carter of North Carolina.

Calling hours will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, February 22, 2019 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Memorial donations may be sent to Shaun’s Family.

Elizabeth “Beth” Massey

SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Beth Massey, 60, of South Glens Falls passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Glens Falls Hospital.

Beth had a huge heart, loved everyone and was loved by all. Her grandkids were the most important thing to her.

She enjoyed fishing and could out-fish anyone.

Beth was predeceased by her daughter Crystal Lamarche and her son Curt Massey.

Survivors include her daughter, Chanti Lamarche, of New Hampshire; her best friend and significant other of over 18 years, Michael Harrington, of South Glens Falls; her beloved grandchildren, whom referred to her as “Granny from the mountains”, Shayla Lynn and Gavin Curt.

All services will be private at the request of the family.

Margaret “Peggy” K. Vaughn

ADAMSVILLE­ – Margaret “Peggy” K. Vaughn, 86, of Adamsville, gained eternal peace on February 11, 2019. Her quiet, loving ways will be missed immensely here on earth.

She was born to John and Eunice Keays on January 26, 1933 in Hudson Falls, NY. She attended St. Mary’s and graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1951.

On January 24, 1953, she married Bernard J. Vaughn. She and Bernard were charter members of the Barnstormers Snowmobile Club, and active members of the Kingsbury Baptist Church for many years.

Peggy worked at Locke Agency in Hudson Falls while raising her family and establishing the family dairy farm in Kingsbury.

Along with their dairy farm, Peggy and Bernard built and operated the Hen House Diner on Route 4. Peggy’s attention to detail and unlimited energy were key factors in the success of those businesses.

In 2007, they moved to their farm in Adamsville, where family visits were enjoyed on the front porch, and memories were made at “The Pond”.

Peggy was a woman of great faith, who placed her worries in God’s hands. Everything she did revolved around family. She felt blessed to grow up in a large Irish family in a little house; and she was devoted to making life easier for those she loved.

She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard J. Vaughn; her son, Kevin J. Vaughn; and siblings, David Keays, Rich Keays, John Keays and Kathryn Fitzpatrick.

Margaret is survived by her daughters, Karla Rukat (Tarry) and Lisa Friedman (Charles); siblings, Noma Bump, Elizabeth Davis, Joseph Keays (Virginia), Robert Keays (Marie); grandchildren, Kerrie Strong and significant other, Kevin Watrous, Heather Tucker (Jeff), Kyle Rukat, Tori Vaughn (Hilary), Derek Vaughn (Carrie Marie), Adisen Friedman and Landen Friedman; eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

At Margaret’s request, there will be no calling hours.

Service will be held Thursday February 14th at noon at Carleton Funeral Home, 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY.

Burial will be at the discretion of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kingsbury Cemetery Association, c/o Lois Sullivan, 15 Old Cronin Rd, Queensbury, New York 12804.

Today is the day the LORD has made,

let us rejoice and be glad in it

– Psalm 118:24

Francis J Macey

Francis J. Macey (Red)

GLENS FALLS – Francis J Macey, 94, of Glens Falls., Passed away Wednesday (February 6th, 2019) after a sudden and short illness.

Red was born on November 12th, 1924 in Hudson Falls, the son of Kathryn McCurry Macey and Frank Macey.

He was a member of the former St. Alphonsus Parish, currently a Communicate of St. Mary’s Parish and graduated from Hudson Falls High School. He was a Navy Air Corps Veteran of WW2 where after he retired from Native Textiles after 44 years. After his retirement he and his wife, Shirley, traveled extensively.

Mr. and Mrs. Macey enjoyed their travels together, as well as their many shared hobbies. Red was beloved by his family and will always be remembered for their times together camping, boating, traveling and his skills in leathercraft. He especially enjoyed traveling up to Plattsburg, NY to see his beloved family member, Father Bill Gordon. He will be greatly missed by everyone who was fortunate enough to have known him.

Besides his parents and wife, he was predeceased by his son Timothy F. Macey, his daughter Sue A. “Macey” Funicello. His brothers Harald, Robert and Lawrence Macey.

He is survived by his son John Macey and wife Mary Macey of Cary, NC; his Daughter Cynthia Macey and Husband Mike Rios of Queensbury, NY; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 

At Red’s request there will be no calling hours.

There will be a Mass held in his honor at 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at St. Mary’s Church in Glens Falls for his family friends and acquaintances.

Red’s family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Glens Falls Hospital for all their care and compassion during his illness.  He wanted his family and friends to remember him as he was before his illness.

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

Memorial donations in his name may be sent to the St. Joseph’s Indian School located at 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325.

Walter J. Bohlman

HUDSON FALLS – Walter J. Bohlman, 81, of Hudson Falls, passed away, surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at his home.

Born on February 15, 1937, he was the son of the late Walter T. and Leona (Berry) Bohlman.

Walter attended St. Mary’s Academy in Glens Falls.   Following high school, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps, serving from 1955 to 1957.  After his military service, he married Donna Leppard on July 2, 1960 in Glens Falls.  Together they had six children and shared 60 wonderful years together.  Donna passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018.

Walter loved playing cards at the senior center and with his family.  He got his start with computers during their infancy, and all his exceptional computer abilities were self-taught.  Walter retired from International Paper after 37 years of service, retiring as a Senior Business Analyst.

Walter was well read, utilizing his love for books to accomplish his goals.  He also loved gardening and the outdoors.  Walter was a very charitable man, he gave to many in need.  Most of all, he loved his family, he was a devoted husband and father.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by his son, Christopher Bohlman and two of his sisters, Georgianna Nassivera and Leona Flores.

Walter is survived by five of his children, Mary Barnhill and her husband, Jerry of West Point, MS, Susan Torell and her husband, John of Lynchburg, VA, Walter W. Bohlman and his fiancée, Tiffanie Hunter of Queensbury, Kathleen Bohlman-Ladd and her husband, Jeff of Lynchburg, VA and Elizabeth Bohlman and her significant other, Clint Crossett of Barneveld; his daughter in law, Erika Bohlman of Farmington, ME; eight grandchildren,  Jennifer, Christina, Jeremy, Tiffany, Brandon, Alexis, Thomas and Julia; eight great grandchildren; Alyssa, James, Joseph, Jeremy, Zachary, Gabriel, Katelyn and Olivia; his two sisters, Dee Bohlman-Decker and Cindy Carpenter; his brother, Pat LaVigne; his faithful companion Fritz; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, February 10, 2019, from 3 to 5 p.m. and on Monday from 9 to 10 a.m. prior to the Mass, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, at St. Mary’s Church in Glens Falls.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to High Peaks Hospice, 454 Glen Street Glens Falls, NY 12801 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

Joshua Lawrence Mesick

SARASOTA, FL – Joshua Lawrence Mesick, 35, passed away on February 3, 2019, in Florida.

Born on May 5, 1983, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Marty Mesick, Sr. and his wife, Cheri Dardeen of Leesburg, Florida and Wanda Sargent and her husband, Bob Sargent of Hartford.

Joshua enjoyed sports, especially baseball.  He loved the ocean and video games.  Joshua also enjoyed anything thrilling and was always a jokester.  Joshua also enjoyed cooking.

He was predeceased by his grandparents, Joan Cannistrano, Robert Locke and Raymond Mesick.

In addition to his parents, he was survived by his daughter, Brianna Marie Mesick of Queensbury; his brother, Marty Mesick, Jr.; his grandmother, Sheila Sweet of Queensbury; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  He is also survived by his life partner April Canfield and a step-brother, Christopher Sargent.

Calling hours will be on Monday, February 18, 2019, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Following the prayer service, all are welcome to a reception at American Legion Post 574 on Pearl Sr. in Hudson Falls.

Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Ronald McDonald House Charities, 139 S Lake Ave, Albany, NY 12208.

Lewella Wendell Christian

HUDSON FALLS – Lewella Wendell Christian, 101, passed away on February 5, 2019, at her home.

She was born on December 17, 1917 in Hartford Connecticut.

Lewella was a well know seamstress in the area.

She is survived by her husband, Peter Maille Christian of Hudson Falls; her son David Weaver and his wife, Ruth of Argyle; her grandson, David Weaver and his wife, Lori of Greenwich; her granddaughter, Bonnie and her husband Jeff, of Saranac; her great grandchildren, Aaron Brown of Peru, Shara Brown of Saranac, Caleb Weaver of Phoenix, NY, Adrienne Laird of New Jersey and David Weaver of Greenwich.

At Lewella’s request, her services and burial in the spring at Moss Street Cemetery will be private. 

Memorial donations may be sent to a children’s charity of your choice.

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

Vivian Mitchell Prindl

HUDSON FALLS – Vivian Mitchell Prindl, 107, a longtime resident of Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2019 at her home, surrounded by loving friends and family.

Born on October 31, 1911, in Detroit, Michigan, she was the second of three children born to the late Mildred (Hotchkiss) and Robert Mitchell.

After graduating from high school in 1930 she attended a business high school studying short hand and typing, earning money for tuition to attend Kalamazoo College, graduating in 1935.

She met her future husband on a train traveling to Arizona. She was living and working there and he was working on his master’s degree at the University of Arizona.  They married in August of 1938 in Detroit, Michigan.

Vivian and Frank then settled in Decatur, Illinois, where they started their family. They welcomed a son, Andreas in 1939 and a daughter, Patricia, in 1941.

In 1944 they moved to Lexington, Kentucky where Frank taught at the university and Vivian became an elementary school teacher. They lived in Germany from 1957-59 where her husband was Cultural Affairs Officer at the U S Embassy and she taught kindergarten.

In 1961 the Prindl’s moved to Hudson Falls, NY, after Frank was chosen to be one of the founders of Adirondack Community College. Vivian soon accepted a position at Sanford Street School in Glens Falls, where she taught third grade for 16 years, retired and then returned as a part time volunteer for an additional 25 years, taking time off to travel.

In 1999, at the age of 88 she inquired about becoming a volunteer teacher and resident grandmother at the Kurn Hattin School in Westminster, VT. In exchange for housing and meals she taught reading and crafts to students in grades 1st to 8th for several weeks in the spring and fall for the next 16 years, officially retiring in 2015. In the 70 plus years of teaching, she has enriched the lives of thousands of children.

In 2004, in recognition of years of volunteer work, she received Yankee Magazine’s Barn Raiser Award. In 2009, she was recognized as the most senior volunteer in the Northeast and was awarded with the Community MVP Award sponsored by the New England Patriots football team. Tom Brady, Patriot quarterback, personally awarded the engraved wooden football trophy and a $1500 check for Kurn Hattin School to her

Every year, since 1950, she has spent her summers at the family cottage in Sutton Bay, Michigan. This past summer, she was invited to speak at the Traverse City District Library to a group interested in her secrets of living a long and productive life. It well attended and covered by the local TV station, and the Traverse City Mayor presented her with the key to the city in recognition her lifelong volunteerism and dedication to teaching.


In addition to teaching, she enjoyed reading and traveling.  She traveled all over the world, visiting her family and friends in England, California, Japan and took a 105-day cruise around the world, volunteering in the ship’s library. She was especially proud of her trips to Indonesia and the Philippines under the auspices of the International Book Project. She also visited Brunei, where she stayed with an influential Muslim family learning about their culture and beliefs.

She was an avid Scrabble player, and would usually win every game,

Always willing to learn and give of herself, she recently was accepted to participate in a longevity study, (for those over the age of 105) sponsored by the Boston University Medical Center, in Boston, Mass.

She is survived by her son Andreas Prindl, of Princeton, NJ and Angouleme, France,  granddaughter Karin Prindl, of San Francisco, California, grandson Chris Prindl and his wife Susie and their children, Meaghan, Joseph, Martha and Elspeth of Truro, England and many, many friends both near and far. 

The Vivian Prindl Outreach Prize is awarded annually by the Trinity College of Music in London, England and a scholarship fund has been established in her name at Wayne State University in Michigan.

Friends may call on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, from 3 to 5 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Thursday, at St. Michael the Archangel Church in South Glens Falls.

Burial with be in the spring at St Michael’s Cemetery, Suttons Bay, Michigan.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to New England Kurn Hattin Home, Box 127, Westminster, VT 05158.