Obituaries – Page 4 – Carleton Funeral Home Inc. (2024)

GLENS FALLS –Mark A. Tardiff, Sr., 51 of Glens Falls, passed away unexpectedly resultingfrom an unforeseen illness on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Glens FallsHospital.

BornSeptember 13, 1972, in Springfield, Massachusetts, he was the son of the lateDonald J. and Cheryl D. (Hastings) Tardiff.

Mark grew upin Lake Luzerne and attended Hadley-Luzerne Central School District. He workedin construction for many years with V&H Construction, Inc., in Fort Edward.Mark also worked at various restaurants throughout Warren and WashingtonCounties as a line cook. He recently worked at Mikado on Glen Street in GlensFalls.

In hisyounger days, while his children were growing up, Mark enjoyed taking themfishing.

Mark ispredeceased by his parents Donald J. and Cheryl D. (Hastings) Tardiff.

Survivorsinclude his six children, Andrew, Samantha Palazzo, Sarah Tardiff, MarkTardiff, Jr. of South Glens Falls, William Tardiff of South Glens Falls, andCaleb Tardiff of Plattsburgh. Mark is also survived by his brother, BillTardiff and his wife, Tracey of South Glens Falls, and several aunts, uncles,and cousins.

Friends maycall from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2024, at CarletonFuneral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeralservices will be held at 12:30 pm on Monday, September 9, 2024, at the funeralhome.

The burialwill take place at the Warrensburg Cemetery, 110 Hudson Street (County Route 9)in Warrensburg on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 1:30 p.m.

In lieu offlowers, the family asks that donations be made in Mark’s name to the localAmerican Heart Association, 4 Atrium Drive #100, Albany, NY 12205.

HUDSON FALLS – A celebration of life service for Janet Raye Allen, who passed away on February 26, 2024, will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the Sandy Hill Arts Center at 214 Main Street in Hudson Falls. Entrance and parking to the Sandy Hill Arts Center is located around the corner on Locust Street. Selected works of Jan’s art will be on display on the 3^rdfloor art gallery starting at 2:00 PM. A celebration of life will be held on the 5^thfloor starting at 3:00 PM. The gallery will remain open and accessible throughout the afternoon. An elevator provides access to all floor levels. Refreshments and light fare will be served throughout the afternoon with the event ending at 6:00 pm.

Please do not send flowers. Donations can be made to St Jude Children’s Hospital as a memorial to Jan.

Scott A. Foro of Greenfield Center, NY, passed away onAugust 14, 2024, at Saratoga Hospital after a brave 8 month battle withcancer. He was 63 years old.

Scott was born in Glens Falls, NY on November 28, 1960, toLouis Foro Sr. (d. 2001) and Joan Prins (d. 2022) and lived much of his earlylife in Hudson Falls, NY. He graduated from Hudson Falls High School in1979 and went on to study Fire Science at Cape Cod Community College.

Scott would serve in the Hudson Falls Volunteer FireDepartment from 1980 to 1991. He was incredibly proud of his service inthe fire department, frequently saying “once a firefighter, always afirefighter” long after he left it. His time in the fire department wasso important to him that he purchased Engine 82, a Mack CF pumper, from theHudson Falls Fire Department in 2013, the year after it was taken out ofservice. He would spend hours talking about the history of the truck toanyone who would listen, being sure to recall how he “rode the back bumper onher first call.”

In March of 1983, he met Kimberly Austin on a blind datethat was arranged by mutual friends. They married on September 20, 1986.

He worked various jobs including snow making at WestMountain, night desk clerk at the Queensbury Hotel, maintenance for FrederickGarden Apartments in Saratoga, and the Building Superintendent for the HudsonFalls Village Hall.

In 1996, Scott and his wife Kimberly opened Whispering PinesCampsites & RV Park in Greenfield Center, NY. Having been avidcampers for many years, Scott would detail their stay at every park, noting howhe would do things differently. The park had been closed for 5 years when theyfound it and it became his opportunity to run a campground the way he hadalways envisioned. With the help of family and friends, Scott revitalized theproperty working 18 hour days, transforming it from a run down 70-site campgroundinto a thriving, 112-site RV park. It’s a place that thousands of campers havebeen able to enjoy for the last 29 years. Scott’s legacy will continue tobe felt in the campground for years to come. Although he can never be replaced,the campground will continue to operate to honor his hard work, dedication, andhis vision for the future.

As much as he loved his life “in the pines,” Scott trulyenjoyed spending time at his home in Lehigh Acres, Florida. Whether itwas taking a siesta on the lanai, driving around town in his Mustangconvertible, taking his wife to her favorite beach on Sanibel Island, orsipping a cocktail at his favorite tiki bar, it was here that Scott washappiest and the most relaxed.

Scott is survived by his wife of 37 years Kimberly (Austin)Foro of Greenfield Center, NY, his son Jared Foro of Saratoga Springs, NY, hisdaughter Caroline Foro of Syracuse, NY, a brother-in-law Donald Austin, Jr ofSan Diego, CA and his wife, Patti, his mother-in-law, Patricia Austin ofSaratoga Springs, NY and a very special cousin Kerri Reilly of Queensbury, NY,and her husband, Mike.

A memorial service and celebration of life will be held inScott’s honor at Whispering Pines Campsites & RV Park in Greenfield Center,NY. sometime in September. His family hopes that his friends, his WhisperingPines family and brothers from the fire service will take part in honoringhim.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations bemade in Scott’s name to the American Cancer Society, the SchenectadyFirefighters Cancer Foundation, or your local volunteer fire department.

FORT ANN- Our beloved, Michael Patrick Hamblin, known asMike, passed away at his home in Fort Ann, surrounded by those most dear tohim, the evening of Sunday, August 18th, 2024. Born in Little Falls, NY onNovember 19th, 1949, to his late parents Francis Harland Hamblin and CatherineMary (Monahan) Hamblin.

Mike was a 1967 graduate of St. Mary’s Academy in GlensFalls, NY. Following high school, he chose to fulfill his American duty andjoined the US Army and went on to serve his time in Germany. After serving for threeand half years he came back and completed his degree in Applied Science atAdirondack Community College. Kickstarting his 38-year career Mike wasowner/operator at Environmental Comfort Systems prior to his employment atKamyr Industries. And subsequently, with the NYS DOCCS, as a plantsuperintendent B where he retired from Great Meadow Correctional Facility, after17 years.

In 1973 Mike first met Carol at ACC. He loved to tell thestory of when he first laid eyes on her. As she was coming down the stairs intothe student center, in his words “shewas incredibly beautiful in her pink hat” and thought “how wonderful of a girlshe must be”. They were married two years later, on August 17th, 1975. Mike wascompletely devoted to his best friend, Carol Hamblin for the past 49 yearsduring which they welcomed four children and nine grandchildren.

Mike is survived by his wife, Carol E. Hamblin [Owens];siblings, Francis W. Hamblin (Celia), John V. Hamblin (Patti) and Karen C. Barrett;his four children, Elizabeth C. (Michael) Dean, Francis H. Hamblin, Shanna L.(Mario) Nicoletti, Christine M. (Cody) McNorton and nine grandchildren, HeathL. Dean, Carolyn R. Dean, Lorenzo Nicoletti, Bradley J. Dean, Troy A.LaValley-McNorton, Charlotte E. Dean, Giada G. Nicoletti, Carrington A.McNorton, Adeline M. McNorton as well as their adored fur-daughter EnglishShepherd, Sally Hamblin.

In addition to his parents, Catherine M. (Monahan) andFrancis H. Hamblin, Mike was predeceased by his brother Brian J. Hamblin aswell as infant sister.

Mike enjoyed many things such as playing his guitar, bothsolo and in bands, sharing his love for folk, bluegrass and an array of othergenres with any and all other music enthusiasts at Grumbellies (Fort Ann). He participatedin several local pool leagues such as at Mernies (Fort Ann) and the AmericanLegion (Hudson Falls). The company with which he shared these interests was themost valued to him.

Mike was a great man who was deeply devoted to his wife,children and grandchildren. He was most often described as funny, passionate, clever,patriotic, witty, light-hearted and easy-going. Just an all-around great guywho had such an immense zest for life. He led by example and was a supportiverole model and mentor to many. His legacy will forever live on through thecountless lives he touched and the lessons he taught us.

Mike/Dad/Uncle Mike/Grandpa/Papa, we will mourn you but,because of the life you chose to live we can celebrate every minute we wereable to enjoy with you. Thank you for being the best man any of us could haveasked for.

We will see you again.

The Hamblin family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to themany physicians, nurses and staff from the different offices that helped takecare of Mike through this journey, as well as a few other specific businessesthat went above and beyond with their prayers and overall kindness.

-Oncologist, Dr. Gillani, and team, at C.R. Wood CancerCenter, Glens Falls Hospital;

-Dr. Aarons, Laurie Dennison, and Marissa Chaffee providerswith Irongate Family Practice, Glens Falls;

-Orthopaedic Oncologist, Dr. DiCaprio and team, AlbanyMedical Center, Albany;

-Thoracic Surgeon, Dr Hosanah and team, Albany MedicalCenter, Albany;

-All members of the Fort Ann Rescue Squad, Fort Ann;

-Nurses, LPNs, social workers with High Peaks Hospice Inc,Glens Falls;

-Carleton Funeral Home Inc, Hudson Falls;

-Employees of Toadflax Nursery LLC, South Glens Falls;

-M. Rahal Jewelers, South Glens Falls;

Friends may call on Sunday, August 25^th 2024 from1:00-3:00pm at Carleton Funeral Home Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls, withfuneral services to follow the calling hours

Details regarding a gathering to celebrate Mike will be givenat that time.

A tree will be planted at the Fort Ann Rescue Squad in honorof Mike. He specifically asked that any memorial donations be made to the FortAnn Rescue Squad because of the immense impact all the members had on ourfamily.

WHITEHALL – Walter William Lascar, Jr. of Whitehall, passed away at home Saturday evening, August 10, 2024. He was 66.

Born on March 30, 1958 in Ridgewood, NJ, he was the son of the late Walter W. Lascar, Sr. and Carol Beidinger Lascar. Walter grew up in New Jersey and was a graduate of Ridgewood High School. After graduating he enlisted in the United States Army and served his country from 1977 to 1982 as a military policeman stationed in Germany. Walter eventually settled in Oakland and became an active community member. He donated a lot of his time to the Oakland Elks, eventually spending time leading the club. Walter started, owned and managed his locksmith company for over 20 years. He married Astrid Bednarzik on September 28, 2003 and they moved to the Lake George area where Walter was employed as a corrections officer for Washington County. He worked for Washington County for several years and was a member of their SERT Team

Walter was amember of the Caldwell Presbyterian Church in Lake George and sang in the choirthere. He loved food and the outdoors and enjoyed kayaking and spending time inthe Adirondacks. He and Astrid would often go for motorcycle rides and theyloved spending time with their animals which included horses, pygmy goats, andof course their Great Danes. Most of all, he LOVED spending time with hisgrandchildren.

In additionto his father, Walter is predeceased by a brother-in-law, Bill Ace.

He issurvived by his wife of almost 21 years, Astrid Bednarzik of Whitehall; hischildren, Robert Lascar (Shannon) of Oakland, NJ, Tammy Lascar (Katy Mills) ofToms River, NJ, Richie Lascar of Oakland, NJ, and Rachael Musial (Brynen Sosa)of Vernon, NJ; his grandchildren, Lorelai, Morrigan, and Ryder; his sisters andbrother, Cindy Ace, Jeff Lascar (Reba), and Tiffany Marfoglia (Arnold); andmany nieces and nephews that he loved very much.

Friends maycall from 4:00 pm to 6:15 pm on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at the CarletonFuneral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. A service will follow at6:15 pm at the funeral home.

Memorialdonations may be made in his name to the Caldwell Presbyterian Church, 71Montcalm St, Lake George, NY 12845 for their Mission efforts or an animalshelter of your choosing.

Queensbury– Robert Hogan, 87, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024, at The WesleyCommunity in Saratoga Springs, NY, following a brief illness.

BornFebruary 7, 1937, in Fort Edward, NY, he was the son of the late John J. andCatherine (Cruickshank) Hogan. Raised on Hogan’s Dairy Farm in Hudson Falls, hewas lucky #12 of a baker’s dozen. Bobby was the youngest of eight consecutiveboys and had the privilege of not only being raised by a mother, but also threeolder, strong-willed, and ‘opinionated’ sisters. The youngest of the Hogan’sDairy boys, Bob learned the value of hard work at a young age, as well as theadvantages of being the ‘baby’.

Bobgraduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1954 where he was affectionatelyknown as ‘the kid from the creek,’ and demonstrated his leadership skills earlyas the president of the student council. Frustrated with Bob’s collegeselection, a local priest drove him to Villanova University for same-dayadmission, which resulted in a degree in mechanical engineering. He earnedexcellent grades while at Villanova by his hard work in the classroom, orpossibly by putting his farm muscles to work cutting firewood on the weekendsfor his professors.

Upongraduation, Bob began work at Philadelphia Gas & Electric. He started hisillustrious career with International Paper in Corinth, NY in 1963. After along and loyal career filled with multiple relocations across the Northeast andending in Lewisburg, PA in 1997, Bob and Colleen returned ‘home’ to Queensburyto be close to extended family, as well as their friends. Never one to sitstill or actually ‘retire,’ Bob devoted years of service to the Kiwanis Club ofGlens Falls, and was recognized as Kiwanian of the Year in 1999.

After hisbeloved Colleen passed away in 1999, Bob continued to take pride in hosting hischildren and grandchildren for the holidays with hand-sewn stockings for eachgrandchild adorning the mantle, homemade pies and coffee cake, lottery ticketsfor all, and late-night poker games, patiently teaching his grandchildren howto play. In addition to his impressive baking skills, he was very adept atrepairing things and remodeling the several homes in which he and his familylived. Bob was able to utilize his talents to help others and to pass alongthose skills to his children.

In additionto his parents and in-laws, Bob was predeceased by his loving wife, Colleen(O’Neil) Hogan on March 4, 1999, and his siblings, Dalton, Catherine,Christian, Mary Jean, Frank, James (Jim), John (Jack), Richard (Dick), Leonard,Maxwell Patrick (Pat), and Judith.

Bob issurvived by his daughter Christine (Bob) LeMoine of Rochester, NY; son Stephen(Karen) Hogan of Wilmington, DE; son Bruce (Mary) Hogan of Turner, ME; sonJoseph (Julie) Hogan of Herndon, VA; and daughter Megan (Andy) Lustig of GreatFalls, VA. He is also survived by many grandchildren: Brian, Rachel, andPatrick LeMoine; Katy and Steven Hogan; Brianna (Sam) Hogan Medvene, Kaila,Jenna, and Colin Hogan; Luke, Haley, and Faith Lustig; as well as his brotherRoger Hogan of Hudson Falls; sister-in laws Betty Hogan of Hudson Falls, JoanHogan of Auburn, NY, Eloise O’Neil of Queensbury; brother-in-law Jim Kane ofFort Edward; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends, including his friendMyrna Tabor.

The familyis extremely grateful for the wonderful nurses, doctors, aides, and therapistswho took excellent care of Bob at Glens Falls Hospital 2nd floor, The WesleyCommunity Hathorn 2, and St. Peter’s Hospice. They also extend their deepestappreciation to their extended family and friends for all the love, kindness,and care given to their father over these past few months.

Throughouthis life, Bob was a devout Catholic and faithful parishioner at St. Mary’sCatholic Church in Glens Falls, where he and Colleen were married. Bob was anavid supporter of Saint Mary’s-St. Alphonsus Regional Catholic School in GlensFalls, NY. Memorial donations, in Bob’s name, may be made to the school locatedat 10-12 Church St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.

Callinghours will be held on Friday, August 23rd, from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at CarletonFuneral Home, 68 Main St., Hudson Falls, NY.

The funeralwill take place on Saturday, August 24th, at 10:00am at St. Mary’s CatholicChurch, 62 Warren St., Glens Falls.

The Rite ofCommittal will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in South Glens Falls.

FORT ANN – Merrilee F. (Shaw) Howard, 75, of Fort Ann,passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Albany Medical Centerwith her loving family at her side.

Born January 19, 1949, Merrilee was the daughter of the lateEdward Shaw and Dorothy Deihl.

Merrilee was a graduate of Glens Falls High School. Duringher senior year of high school, she was employed at Glens Falls Hospital,working in the finance department.

After leaving Glens Falls Hospital, she began working atNAMIC in Glens Falls. Merrilee stayed with the company as the business changedover to Pfizer, Boston Scientific, Navilyst Medical, and finally AngioDynamics. She retired in 2014 after 38 years of dedicated service.

Merrilee married Frank Howard at the First Baptist Church ofHudson Falls on April 17, 1998, and spent the next 26 years together.

She was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church ofHudson Falls. She enjoyed managing the thrift store at the church. Merrileetook great pride in giving back to the community.

Merrilee was a die-hard BINGO participant. She knew whereall the great places were in Washington and Warren Counties to play BINGO.Merrilee loved the ocean. Every second weekend in September, she could be foundin York, Maine. She also loved taking trips to Florida so she could spend timewith her family who reside in the Sunshine State.

When she wasn’t always on the go driving fifty miles a day inher car, Merrilee would spend time cooking and baking. She loved reading bookswritten by Nora Roberts and Catherine Coulter. She also enjoyed reading thePercy Jackson series. At times Merrilee could be found competing in a game of ConnectFour.

Most of all, family and GOD were her world. The worst dayfor Merrilee’s family was the greatest of all days for her.

In addition to herparents, Merrilee was predeceased by her sisters, Janice Jacobson, MargaretMadison, and Kathy Bosley.

Merrilee is survived by her husband of 26 years, FrankHoward; her children, Lester Wood, Jr., Lori (Jefferson) Zapete, and Kim(Aaron) Harrington; Frank’s son’s, Frank (Rachel) Howard, Jr., Andrew (Candice)Howard, Mike Howard, and John Woodard. She is also survived by hergrandchildren LJ, Salena, Julianna, Brenden, Hollie, Henry, Abram, Elijah,Fiona, Emma, and Natalie; her great grandchildren, Edward and Lola; and severalnieces, and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday,August 17, 2024, at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., located at 68 Main Street inHudson Falls.

Burial will take place at the Gerald B.H. Solomon NationalCemetery on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 11 a.m., 200 Duell Road in Schuylerville.

Memorial Donations in Merrilee’s name may be made to theFort Ann Rescue Squad, Inc., 11287 NY-149, Fort Ann, New York 12827 or theFirst Baptist Church of Hudson Falls, 118 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

QUEENSBURY – Chelsey O. Dilorenzo-Hudson, 29, passed awayunexpectedly on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at her home in Queensbury.

Born June 2, 1995, in Glens Falls, she was the daughterof Edith M. Hudson and John Ellis. At the time of Chelsey’s passing, she was aself-employed housekeeper.

Her greatest passion was raising her four-year-old twinboys, Marvin and Tajhan Grant (they were her everything). Chelsey had facedmany challenges in her short life and worked very hard to better herself. Shehad a strong-willed soul and vibrant personality. Her smile would light up theroom. She will be deeply missed by so many.

Chelsey was predeceased by her grandfather, William S.Hudson.

She was survived by her parents Edith M. Hudson and JohnEllis; her children, Marvin and Tajhan Grant and their father Marvin Grant; herbrothers, Nathaniel Flewelling (Shannon Varnum), Derek Ellis (Julia Jameson); hersisters, Brittany Ellis (fiancé Mike Pisapia), and Paige (Nicolas) Gazetos; hernephews, Brayden, Conrad, and Thomas, and niece Anna. Chelsey is also survivedby her grandmothers, Sandra Sawtell and Lorretta Hudson; her uncles, Tim (Jane)Hudson, Stephen (Phyllis) Hudson; her aunts Sabrina Hudson (Edie Gardner),Samantha (Doyle) Williams, Amanda (Paul) Scharmer, and Valerie Hudson, and her cousinsJason, Joel, Justin, Alexis, Maegan, Tyler, Joshua, and Zachery. Chelsey alsoleaves behind her best friend, William (Bill) McGovern.

Calling hours will be held Friday August 16, 2024, from 4p.m. to 6 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. located at 68 Main Street inHudson Falls.

A funeral service will take place at 6 p.m. immediatelyfollowing calling hours at the funeral home.

A GoFundMe page will be posted via Facebook after thefuneral for those who have shown interest in assisting with funeral expenses.

NEW MILFORD, NJ AND BOLTON LANDING, NY – Thomas ChapmanDietrich, 72, a long-time resident of New Milford, NJ, passed away, much toosoon, on Thursday, the 8^th of August, at his beloved vacation homein Bolton Landing, NY. Cause of death was glioblastoma, a devastating braincancer.

The son of George Thomas and Virginia May (Chapman)Dietrich, Thomas grew up in Ridgefield, NJ, where he followed his grandfather,father, uncle, and cousin into the Ridgefield Fire Department. As a firefighter, in 1975, he led his eldestdaughter’s kindergarten class on a tour of RFD Company #3.

A life-long member and councilmember of Morsemere CommunityChurch, UCC (Ridgefield), Thomas met his wife, Lauren (Laurie) Maehrlein,there, in Sunday School. They married in July 1974, and celebrated their 50^thwedding anniversary at Morsemere, by renewing their vows, just 12 days beforehis death.

A diesel mechanic by trade, Tom worked for Ryder TruckRental for 44 years before his retirement. He attended evening classes atBergen Community College and Montclair State University, working towards adegree in history. As a constant learner, immersing himself in history,science, and religious studies, he was particularly good at triviacompetitions.

Tom donated blood and platelets regularly for decades, untilmedications he needed made him an unsuitable donor. He participated nearlyevery year in New Milford’s Clean Community Day, often in a kayak, pullingtrash out of the Hackensack River. His philosophy was that everyone needed todo whatever they could to make the world a better place.

He loved to travel and fell three states short of visitingall 50. He and Laurie made several trips to Europe, visiting the hometowns ofmany of their immigrant ancestors, often meeting, and even staying with,several distant cousins in Germany. His ancestry included Mayflower passengers,and he was proudly, if distantly, related to Susan B. Anthony.

At the age of 14, Tom bought his first boat, with a 10 HPoutboard motor, while vacationing with his family in Rhode Island. His passionfor boating and fishing, especially on beautiful Lake George, was well known byanyone who would listen to one of his fish tales. A family joke was that hewould give up everything else in his life before giving up his little fishingboat!

He had a wry sense of humor, that often took people bysurprise, and he never met a dog who didn’t love him. “Mr. Fix-It” endlesslytinkered in his workshop, and reluctantly left behind several unfinishedprojects. Tom and his son-in-law, Danny, loved finding good craft beers whenthey were supposed to be running errands.

He was an amiable, caring, and loving husband and anexceptionally devoted Dad to his children, Amy (Daniel Hernandez), Emily, andJack. He was an indulgent, patient, hands-on PopPop to his six grandchildren:Brett (Bretski), Charles (Charlie Mon), and Evan (Meems) Hernandez; and Sutter(Sutter Boy), Cole (Little PopPop), and Quinn (Little Cutie) Totaro. He was hisgranddogger, Luna’s, favorite person.

In addition to his wife, children, and grandchildren, Tom issurvived by his beloved brother Cliff, of Ridgefield, who worked side by sidewith him at Ryder. Additional survivors include several much-loved cousins, andhis sisters- and brothers-in-law, who loved him dearly.

Friends may call from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday,August 14, 2024 at Morsemere Community Church, United Church of Christ, 930Linden Avenue in Ridgefield, NJ.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday,August 15, 2024 at the church. Burial will follow at Ridgefield Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank the wonderful nurses, aides(especially Eunice, Eileen, Precious, and Berilla), and therapists at Regent CareCenter, Hackensack, NJ, who took excellent, loving care of him for almost threemonths; High Peaks Hospice; CNA Heidi Laramie; and dear, life-long, familyfriend, Sue Wittmann, for making his last days as easy as possible. Thanks,also, to the many family members and friends who visited, called, prayed for,or sent cards to Tom. He very much appreciated the love and kindnesses.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Morsemere Community Church,Hackensack Riverkeeper, the Lake George Association, and/or the ARC of Bergen& Passaic Counties, will be greatly appreciated.

HUDSON FALLS– Cindy W. McKernon, 66, a long-time resident of Hudson Falls, passed awayTuesday morning, July 23, 2024 at Granville Center for Nursing andRehabilitation.

Born onOctober 9, 1957 in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of Guy and JuneWoodruff.

Cindy was agraduate of Hudson Falls High School where she was a standout scholastically,being inducted into the National Honor Society and graduating in the top 10 ofher class.

Musically,she was a very talented choralier, appearing as Leisl in The Sound of Music andas lead role of Laurie in Oklahoma.

Aftergraduating from high school, she attended Crane School of Music at Potsdam,eventually graduating with a degree in Elementary Education from SUNYPlattsburgh.

Cindy firsttaught sixth grade at Kensington Road School in Glens Falls. However, when theschool system cut back and her job was eliminated, she took a different careerpath. She worked at several jobs before she began work in Customer Service atGenpak Corporation. She remained at Genpak until she became sick, eventuallybeing diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1992.

At the sametime, her daughter was in first grade at Hudson Falls with teacher EmmaHomenick. Emma became a wonderful friend to her and so, as she recovered fromher illness associated with the onset of MS, she became a volunteer in Emma’sfirst grade class. This continued until Emma retired, at which point she wenton to volunteer in multiple Hudson Falls elementary school classes. She lovedthe children and ironically, the illness that took her out of the workforce,helped to give back to her the opportunity to teach again.

In the Artscommunity, she appeared with the Schuylerville Community Theater, the GlensFalls Community Theater and the Lake George Opera. She also sang, and was asoloist, with the Master Singers (now Adirondack Voices) in Glens Falls. Shewas a choir member and soloist at First Presbyterian Church of Hudson Fallssince she was 12.

Cindy ispredeceased by her father, Guy Woodruff. She is survived by her husband of 43years, Kendall McKernon of Hudson Falls; her daughter, Kathleen McKernon ofLatham; a sister, Wendy O’Leary and her husband, Tom of Húdson Falls; a nephew,Guy Chaklis; and a niece, Keara O’Leary. Other than family, the most importantperson in Cindy’s life was Joyce Irwin, affectionately referred to as “AuntieJoyce”.

ACelebration of Life will be announced in the future.

FORT EDWARD– Monica M. (Casey) Eastman, 86, of Fort Edward, passed away peacefully, SundayAugust 4, 2024, at her home following a long illness.

BornAugust12, 1937 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Patrick andHelen (Burke) Casey.

Monicagraduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1955. Following high school, sheattended Saint Mary’s School of Nursing where she received a degree in nursing.

On May 12,1962, Monica married Neil Eastman at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.The two began their forty-year adventure and moved to Buffalo New York.

While inBuffalo, Monica took on her first nursing position at the local veterinarianhospital. In 1964, Monica and Neil returned to the area and bought a farm inHartford, where she spent the next 40 years. She was an incredibly hard worker,getting up at 4 a.m., feeding and milking the cows before returning to thehouse to feed the family and work hands and repeating it again in the evening.

Monica beganher decades long nursing career at Glens Falls Hospital as an operating room nurse.In 1987, Monica began working at the Hallmark Nursing Home (currently known asthe Granville Center) in Granville as a Nursing Supervisor. She spent countlesshours providing residents with the utmost care and compassion they deserved.

Monica madesure there were three meals a day on the table and plenty for the many visitorsthat would stop by. She loved cooking and baking for others, and everyone waswelcomed at her dinner table. No one was a stranger to Monica. She was also anavid canner. Monica would spend hours canning the vegetables she grew in thegardens she worked so hard in.

Monica’sfaith and love in God was strong throughout her entire life. She was a faithfuland dedicated communicate of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church of Hudson Falls.However, most of all, Monica loved her family and cherished every waking momentshe was able to spend with them.

In addition to Monica’s parents, and her ex-husband Neil, she is predeceased by her sisters, Anne (Sam) DePalo, Helen (Robert) McCauley, Mary (Joe) LeGault, Patricia (Gus) Brummagyn, and Bernadette (David) Mulcahy; her brothers Tommy Casey and Patrick “Bubby” (Kathy) Casey.

Monica issurvived by her greatest loves, her son, Kevin (Tammy) Eastman; her daughter Suzanne(Dave) Rowe; grandchildren, Kyle, Kristina (Scott) Bounds, Emily, and Lily. Sheis also survived by her great grandson, Liam, and many nieces, nephews, andcousins.

Friends maycall on Thursday, August 8, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Carleton FuneralHome, Inc. at 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A funeralmass will be held on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s/St.Paul’s Church, 11 Wall Street in Hudson Falls.

Rite ofCommittal will take place Friday, August 9, 2024, at St. Mary’s Cemetery in theTown of Fort Edward, immediately following the mass.

A gatheringin honor of Monica will be held at a later date.

In lieu offlowers, the family ask that memorial donations in Monica’s name be made to HighPeaks Hospice, 1247 Dix Ave., Hudson Falls, New York 12839.

GALWAY AND TUPPER LAKE – Joseph J. Smith, Jr., 50, of Tupper Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, July 31, 2024 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, VT.

Joe was born on March 3, 1974 in Amsterdam to Joseph J. Smith, Sr. and the late Christina Walker. He was raised in Galway by Joseph and Tracy Smith. As a teenager, he moved to Tupper Lake where he graduated from Tupper Lake High School in 1993. Joe had a long career as a Corrections Officer, working in many New York State Prisons including Clinton County Correctional Facility in Dannemora and Adirondack Correctional Facility in Ray Brook.

He loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and riding his side-by-side. Joe was an excellent cook and enjoyed making meals for his family and friends. He also enjoyed snuggling with his pets, Blaze and Freddy. But none of this compares to the love and admiration he had for his daughter, Kearstan. He regularly bragged to anyone that would listen about how amazing she was, and often expressed that she was his true inspiration in life.

In addition to his birth mother, Joe is predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Alfred and Jane Smith and his maternal grandparents, Roger and Marlene Sherman.

He is survived by his beloved daughter, Kearstan Smith (Tyler Chiasson) of Tupper Lake; his father, Joseph J. Smith, Sr. of Galway; His step-mother, Tracy Smith of Galway; his love, Paula Canell, and her son Cole Canell of Greenfield Center; his brothers and sisters, Michael Smith (Lexie) of Middle Grove, Brandon Smith of Galway, Dustin Smith (Kayla) of Galway, Kaitlin Smith and Karli Smith also both of Galway; His grandchildren, Leah Strader, Matthew Chiasson, and Sadie Chiasson; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa.

Memorial donations may be made to the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation at www.cpof.org.