Michael Paul Owens
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HUDSON FALLS– Michael Paul Owens, 50, of Hudson Falls, passed away Sunday afternoon atAlbany Medial Center after a long illness.
Michael wasborn on June 17, 1973 in Schenectady, NY and was the son of Sally Sunday andthe late Charles Owens. He will always be remembered as a great friend wholoved a good time and truly enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.
In additionto his mother, Sally Sunday, Michael is survived by his children, DominickShannon, Jordan Owens, Jackson Owens, and Avarie Owens; his brother, Dan Owens;his beloved life partner, Krystyna Washburn; and his grandchildren, KarsynCollins, Evan Collins, and Payton-Rose Shannon.
Friends maycall from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Friday, March 8, 2024 at Carleton Funeral Home,Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Inez M. Smith
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WARRENSBURG – Inez M. Smith, a beacon of love, courage, andkindness, peacefully passed away on February 22, 2024, surrounded by heradoring family. Born on September 19, 1949, her life was a testament to thestrength and courage of a feisty and spirited woman.
Inez graduated from Fort Ann High School in 1968 and went ontowork various jobs, many times, two or three at a time to support herfamily. After high school she started atthe Glens Falls Insurance Company, was a cashier for several businesses andthen ultimately retired from the medical billing industry where she had workedfor Medefis, Hudson Headwaters Health Network and Glens Falls Hospital.
Inez was a devoted mother to her three cherished daughters with Peter Smith of Lake George: Dawn Smith (partner Edwin McCotter), Kimberly Palm (Scott), and Rebecca Smith. Her children were the light of her life, and she loved them with her whole heart and would tell you, each one was her favorite.
She adored her grandchildren, Nicholas Smith (Araelle) andIsabella Goodemote (Jared), finding immense joy in watching them grow andthrive. The smile on her face could light up the darkest room just by the meremention of her grandkids.
Inez is also survived by her siblings: Edith Williams (hertwin), along with Mary Williams, Betty Beatty, Jerry Williams (Marilyn), VioletWeatherwax, Roger Williams, Ingrid Williams, Donna Williams, Anson Williams andher adopted family, The Monahan’s of Fort Ann.
She is predeceased by her brother, Colonel Williams and heradopted parents, Edward and Tink Monahan.
In addition to her devotion to family, Inez found happiness inthe company of her extended adopted family and friends, sharing laughter, love,and cherished memories.
Inez had a great fondness for bowling, enjoyed many long daytrips throughout the Adirondacks with the special people in her life, playingcornhole at backyard parties, loved trivia and would never pass up anopportunity to enjoy a lobster roll.
Despite humble beginnings, Inez faced life’s challenges withstrength and courage.
Inez Smith leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, andstrength that will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to knowher. While she may no longer be with us in person, her spirit will live onthrough the countless lives she touched and the enduring memories she leavesbehind.
Please join us for food, drinks, memories, laughs and love at a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 3pm-7pm, at the West Glens Falls Fire House, 33 Luzerne Road, Queensbury, NY 12804.
May she rest in eternal peace, surrounded by the love and lightshe brought into this world.
Giuseppe Soave
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WARRENSBURG – Giuseppe Soave, 79, of Warrensburg, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Glens Falls Hospital with his loving family by his side.
BornSeptember 20, 1944, in Berri, Italy, Giuseppe was the son of the late Rocco andMaria Soave.
Giuseppemoved to the United States in 1969 and was reunited with his family at theirhome in Saratoga Springs.
In1974, while out for a night of fun and dancing, Giuseppe met Sally Caprood.They moved to their home in Warrensburg in 1994. Giuseppe and Sally spent thenext several years together and eventually married in 2003.
He wasan amazing woodworker. Giuseppe’s passion for woodworking and carpentry couldbe seen at Seeley’s in Queensbury where he was employed for many years.
Giuseppewas a huge fan of wrestling and would watch it five nights a week. In his sparetime, he could be found in his workshop making tables, chairs, and other itemsfrom wood for family, friends, and previous clients. Giuseppe was a wonderfulman and took great care of his family.
Inaddition to his parents, Giuseppe was predeceased by his brother Luigi Soave.
Giuseppe is survived by his wife, Sally Soave; children, Vicky Wager, George Hartwell, and Stacy Hartwell; his grandchildren, Ryan, Devin, and Brandon Hartwell and Sophie Wager; his great granddaughter, Evie Hartwell; his sisters Teresa Adkins, Martha Presti; his brothers Damino, Vito and Flippo Soave. Giuseppe is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leahy; three nieces, two nephews, two great nieces, and two great nephews.
ACelebration of Life will be held at the convenience of the family.
Grace T. “Tink” Vaughan
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FORT ANN –Grace T. “Tink” Vaughan, 70 of Fort Ann,passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at her home.
Born on August 30, 1953 in Shoreham, Vermont, she was the daughter of the late Cassius and Marion Goldia (Fuller) Gosselin.
Grace grewup and was educated in Shoreham and attended classes at Adirondack CommunityCollege. On September 10, 1971 she married Timothy Vaughan and they have enjoyedalmost 53 years of marriage. Grace was a manager at several Cumberland Farmsstores and also worked for Decora in Fort Edward and most recently, AngioDynamics in Queensbury.
She enjoyedreading and watching westerns and loved to spend time in her vegetable andflower gardens. Grace also liked fishing and went many times with her husband onLake Champlain.
In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her brother, Harold Gosselin.
She is survived by her husband, Timothy Vaughan of Fort Ann; her daughter, Loretta Amato and her husband, Giulio of Fort Ann; her grandchildren, Mia and Alexander Amato; twelve brothers and sisters; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends maycall from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Thursday, February 29. 2024 at Carleton FuneralHome, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. A funeral service will follow at6:00 pm at the funeral home.
Nancy Lynne Stevenson
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FORT ANN – Nancy Lynne Stevenson, 61, died on FridayFebruary 16th at 7:17 AM in the Haynes House of Hope hospice care facility.
Daddy’s girl, Nancy left behind her father Raymond, motherCarol, sister Sue, Mike (husband); and brother Butch, Beth (wife); severalnieces, nephews and a host of other Stevenson’s that make up the large,beautiful family that is full of love and mourning for her in her passing. Shehas 6 grandchildren through her children, as well as many more children thatconsidered Nancy their “Mee-maw”. Nancy’s legacy is her three son’s Clinton,Anthony and Raymond Cody. Her sons were with her sitting by her side when shepassed into glory for eternity.
Nancy was a passionate pool virtuoso. She loved pool sointensely, that even in her final days she used her immense passion and strongspirit to will what little strength she had left in her physical body to playher final three games of pool in her Wednesday night Ladies pool League. Nancyshared her love of pool with her three sons and her boyfriend William (Bill)Hall. Nancy’s love of pool was what led her to being such a wonderful mother.
Nancy met her former husband and father to her sons Clinton(Clint) Cody Sr. in Germany while deployed in active service for her country asa proud member of the United States Air Force. Nancy and Clint met in Germanyand gave birth to their oldest son Clinton. They would later bring theirrelationship back state-side where they added Anthony and Raymond to the Codyfamily of California.
In California Nancy touched so many lives by spreading herinfectious joy for life and love for her lord-and-savior Jesus Christ. Nancywas a devout Christian and believed in living her life to spread love as Jesusdid. Nancy’s innate disposition toward making other’s lives better led her to arich life with a huge circle of many people that truly loved and cared for her.
As in her personal life, Nancy’s professional life was alsoone of service. Nancy’s primary occupation over the years was as anAdministrative Assistant. Nancy was assistant to several top ranked generals inher time of service in the military. Nancy carried these organizational skillsto the other jobs that she worked over the years.
The name Nancy means “full of grace”. The word “no” was notin Nancy’s verbal lexicon. If someone asked her for something she would go outof her way to ensure that need was met and to make sure that person was caredfor and felt cared for. She would literally, “give the shirt off her back” tohelp the ones she loved and cared about. No one could ask for a more loving,caring and kind person than Nancy.
Nancy’s life-long dedication to care for other’s led her totouch and be touched by many lives along her journey. Sometime after the end ofher marriage, her youngest son graduated High school and Nancy made thedifficult decision to leave California and return home to New York. Upon doingso, Nancy faced many struggles including, a severe and tragic motorcycleaccident (only three days after arriving back home), that left her and herfather Raymond severely injured. Subsequently life back home was a difficult,uphill battle filled with surgeries, lasting injuries and ultimately culminatedin a several month-long battle with cancer. Nancy lived a full life that rangedsuch a large spectrum of what life has to offer. She met life head on and neverstopped living life until her time came.
Nancy loved to sing Karaoke and she love, love, loved todance. As you remember her, please take some time to sing a song for her, puton your favorite dance track and spend a little time honoring the life of NancyLynne Stevenson.
Graveside services with full military honors will be 2:30p.m. on Monday February 26th, 2024, at the Gerald B. H. Solomon SaratogaNational Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville N.Y., 12871. As per the cemetery request please arrive ontime but no more than 15 minutes early and pull over to the right processionparking lane.
A celebration of Nancy’slife will follow the graveside services at the American Legion Post 574, 72Pearl Street, Hudson Falls N.Y., 12839 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home,Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Online condolences may be left by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net
Gloria M. Cooley
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HUDSON FALLS – Gloria M. Cooley, 94, of Hudson Falls, wentinto the arms of the Lord on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the Glens FallsHospital.
Born on December 27, 1929, she was the daughter of the lateClarence and Nellie (Daha) Corlew.
Gloria was a graduate of St. Paul’s School in Hudson Falls and Hudson Falls High School.
Before her marriage to Lewis Cooley, she was a bookkeeperfor Merkle and Gelman in Glens Falls. Following her marriage, she pursuedtaking care of her home, sewing and crafting. Gloria had a passion forgenealogy, she kept detailed records and even wrote several books with MikeLaCross. She looked forward to spending time at her Glen Lake home, taking inthe views and entertaining the family. In her later years she always lookedforward to her weekly shopping and lunch trips with her sisters and nieces.
Gloria was a faithful communicant of St. Paul’s Church inHudson Falls and when the St. Mary’s and St. Paul’s merged into one parish, shefaithfully attended Mass with her church family. Music was also alwaysimportant to her and she could always be seen tapping her toes. She will beremembered for being one of the most charitable, kind and honorable ladies youcould ever meet. Throughout her life, her niece, Michele held a special placein her heart. Gloria thought of her as her own child.
In addition to her husband, and parents, she waspredeceased by her siblings, Alfred Corlew, Linda Belanger, Sylvia Gitto, JoanBelanger, Marjorie Vanderels and Richard Corlew.
She is survived by her specialniece; Michele Barton-Springer and her husband Robert and their son RobertSpringer, who held a very special place in her heart; she also held a greatlove for her many generations of nieces and nephews; her brother-in-law, Joseph“Jean” Belanger, sister-in-law, Yota Corlew and her husbands’ children andgrandchildren.
Calling hours will be on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, from 4to 6 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Wednesday,February 28, 2024, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church on the Park in Hudson Falls.
The Rite of Committal will be in the spring at St. Paul’sCemetery in the town of Kingsbury.
Gloria’s family wishes to thank Dr. Anne Evans and her father and HCR for their continued care. Also, the nurses, staff and other doctors at the Glens Falls Hospital cardiology and surgical units. In addition a special thanks to Gayle Bush, Dorothy Michon and Sister Donna for Visiting and providing Communion to Mrs. Cooley.
Memorial donations in her memory may be given to St.Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, 11 Wall Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.
Lawrence E. Hamlin, Sr.
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QUEENSBURY – Lawrence E. “Larry” Hamlin, Sr., 92, passedaway Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Glens Falls Hospital following a shortillness with Liz at his side.
Born October 27, 1931, in Burlington Vermont, Larry was theson of the late Roy and Mary (Case) Hamlin.
Larry was an alumni of Glens Falls High School.
In February 1951, he enlisted in the United States Air Forceand served until November 1954. During his time in the Air Force, Larryreceived the Korean Service Medal, U.N. Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, andthe National Defense Service Medal.
Following his discharge from the Air Force, Larry workedmany jobs before being hired at General Electric in Fort Edward. He was a teamleader in the film department. He retired from GE after 36 years of dedicatedservice.
Larry had six children of his own. Twenty-five years ago,Larry became part of a bonus family when he entered a life partnership withElizabeth (Liz) Long and two more children became a part of his family.
In addition to his parents, Larry is predeceased by his wifeParticia Tyler-Hamlin and his brother, Terry and Terry’s wife Linda Hamlin.
Larry is survived by his life partner, Elizabeth (Liz) Long;his children Larry (Catherine) Hamlin, Jr., Karen (Ed) Pike, Nancy (Charlie)Murone, Susan (Dan) Kelleher, Kristin (Mike) LaPointe, Amy (Charles) Jones,Susan (Jeff) Allen, and Michael (Roxy) Tyler; and several grandchildren,great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Larry’s bonus family includes Danielle (Jim)Shaw, Michael (Beth) Long, and extra grandchildren, Brittany, Josh, Keenan,Gillian, Cole, and Aubree. Larry is also survived by his brothers, Roy (Jacqueline)Hamlin and Gary (Barbara) Hamlin.
Calling hours will be held Thursday, February 22, 2024, from1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in HudsonFalls.
A funeral service will be held immediately following callinghours at 3 p.m.
Rite of Committal will be held in the Spring.
Larry’s family would like to thank his niece Teresa (Hamlin)Winch and Dr. Potvin for all their help. They would also like to thank thestaff at Glens Falls Hospital and Glens Falls Rehabilitation Center for theircare and compassion during this difficult time.
Shirley Stevenson
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LAKE GEORGE– Shirley Stevenson, 87, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at home.
She was thedaughter of the late Charles and Ruth Jenkins.
Shirley wasmarried 44 years to Charles Stevenson from January 14, 1953, until his passingSeptember 7, 1997.
Shirley hadmany hobbies starting with bowling then racing cars with the Powder Puffs. Sheenjoyed hunting, fishing and participated in Archery shoots. She was verycrafty, as she enjoyed woodworking, painting, knitting, and crocheting. In herlater years she played in a pool league. She also enjoyed traveling with Ralphto places such as Maine and Canada to watch baseball games and explore,including going to the casinos.
She waspredeceased by her parents, her husband, Charles Stevenson, her daughter,Shirley Ruth and two sons, Terry and Troy Stevenson, her three brothers, David,Robert and Benny Jenkins, also two grandchildren, Kristen Stevenson and Daniel,one great-grandchild, Marissa Weatherwax.
Survivorsinclude her children, Tracy (Michaela) of Hudson Falls, Taylor (Lisa) of PortSt John, FL and Todd Stevenson of Lake George; her sister, Sharon Dumas ofQueensbury; her brother, Dexter (Robin) Jenkins of Queensbury; andSister-in-Law, Janet Jenkins of Lake George; Shirley is also survived by hersignificant other of 26 years, Ralph Saville of Lake George; she has 12Grandchildren, 17 Great grandchildren and 1Great-great granddaughter.
Friends maycall on Friday February 23, 2024, from 4 to 7 pm at the Carleton Funeral HomeInc. 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Burial willbe at Seeley Cemetery on Ridge Road, in the town of Queensbury in the spring.
Zackery Allen Weller “Bubby”
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HUDSON FALLS – Zackery Allen Weller, 25 of Lower ElizabethStreet in Hudson Falls, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
Born January 5, 1999, at Glens Falls Hospital, Zack, alsoknown as “Bubby,” was the youngest son of Nelson and Amy (Diffee) Weller, Jr.of Hudson Falls.
Bubby was a 2017 graduate of Hudson Falls High School. Ifyou knew Bubby, you already know that at any given time you could drive by hishouse and see him working on his 85’ Big Block Monte Carlo SS with his dad and brother.Zack loved his family and friends with all he had.
He had a passion for working on cars. Zack loved bringinghis Monte Carlo to the Lake George Car Show with his dad by his side. Zack andhis dad also loved watching their favorite movies together. Zack had aremarkable close bond with his brother Nelson that was inseparable. Fishing,having some beers, cooking on the grill and great late-night conversations werejust some of the many things they loved doing together.
Bubby was the baby of the family. As his biggest fan, his momattended and participated in many of Zacks activities. Especially bowling. He didn’treally need a bowling coach, because she was always right there being hisbiggest supporter and guiding him where to throw the ball. Zack adored, lovedand was very protective of his sister Katelynn. They loved going to concerts,taking road trips, and having home cooked meals. Katelynn was always cookingfor him.
Zack really looked up to his papa. He always knew he couldcount on him. Anything he needed he just had to ask. Zack was a very hardworker. He was always willing or helping someone with whatever they needed. Hegot his work ethic from his papa. Zack always confided in his gram. She was a HUGEcontributor to his famous sneaker collection. Zack was truly grateful to her. He loved herfor that and so much more.
Colton, Brayden, and Ashton were “his boys” and they willforever have their best memories of Zack. They spent weekends with their Bubbyplaying PlayStation and Xbox. Having late night snacks, watching movies, andgoing to Six Flags are just a few of the memories.
With their huge family, and all the parties, Zack couldn’tbe without Tyler and Ryan. The three cousins did everything growing up. Asyoungsters, showing off on their bikes, doing tricks at halfpipe thrills theyturned into young adults having bonfires and beers. They had an unbreakablebond that was clear to see. They were a part of Zacks favorite memories.
Zack had many friends, but he had the best group of friendsthat anyone would be honored to have. Damon, Tyler, Logan, Bailey, Chris, Cam,and Brennan knew Zack at his best and his worst. They played Call of Duty, rode bikes, wentcliff jumping, and did late night drive-thru’s. They talked about their futureand took the best “Bro Pics”.
Zack loved spending time with his second family, Timmy and Cassandra, at their Lake house and garage He also loved going with them on road trips.
Lastly, Zack was a dog dad. His dogs Gunner and Charlie werehis pride and joy. He would take them for rides in the truck, camping, andswimming in the river. During the winter months he loved to take them outsideso he could play in the snow with them.
Bubby is predeceased by his paternal grandfather, NelsonWeller Sr., his uncle Audie Diffee Jr., great uncle, Harold Weller, and EliasLaRock.
Survivors include his loving parents Nelson “Woody” and AmyWeller, Jr., of Hudson Falls; his brother, Nelson Weller III (DeAnna) of HudsonFalls; his sister Katelynn Weller (Anthony Ure) of Glens Falls; and nephews “hisboy’s”, Colton Weller, Brayden Agard, and Ashton Ure. Bubby is also survived byhis maternal grandparents Audie and Patricia Diffee of Hudson Falls, and hispaternal grandmother, Carolyn Weller.
Additional survivors include his aunts Kimberly (Diffee)Jerome, Gabrielle Diffee, Jinger Weller and Danyel Prouty (Dan); his uncle’sAaron Diffee (Jacklyn), George Bougor, Edrass Jerome, Timothy Weller (Jamie),and Tim Rich (Cassandra); his cousins, Giavonna, Jahdaya, Colin, Chase, Cason,Audrie, Clifford, Branden, Kassandra, and Patrick.
As you can tell, Zack lived a life full of love, loyalty,and great times. His memory will live on in all those that knew and loved him.(P.S. Ashton says he loves you)
Calling hours will be held Tuesday, February 20, 2024, from1.p.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 MainStreet in Hudson Falls.
A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. following callinghours.
In memory of Zack, memorial donations may be made in honorof Elias to The Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer & Blood Disorders at 43New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208.
Amy M. Tranowicz
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SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Amy Marie Tranowicz, 42, most recentlyof Hudson Falls, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday,February 14, 2024, at home.
Born November 5, 1981, in Glens Falls, she was the daughterof Margaret “Peggy” Ball of Gansevoort and David Tranowicz of South Carolina.
Amy grew up in South Glens Falls and attended South GlensFalls High School. In 2008, she met the love of her life James “Jay” Etu Jr.and began their beautiful family in 2009 with their daughter Liliana. A fewyears later they welcomed their second daughter, Layla.
For many years, Amy was employed at CWI in Glens Falls as aResidential Aide working at their location on Bay Road.
Amy was a private person. She really enjoyed reading. Sheloved suspense thrillers, horror, and mystery novels by her favorite author,Dean Koontz. Amy was also a reality TV junkie. She would watch “Cops”, “Live PD”,“My 600 lb. Life” and “1,000 lb. Sisters”. Amy also liked to watch “Law andOrder: SVU”, cooking shows and Dr. Phil. While watching Dr. Phil, Amy and hersister, Lori, would be on the phone with each other talking about the situationDr. Phil was trying to resolve. Amy also loved to cook and bake. She was knownto bake the best cakes.
Amy is predeceased by her maternal grandfather, SterlingBall; paternal grandparents, Betty, and Bill Tranowicz; her uncle Larry Ball;and Jay’s father also known as Papa Blue, James Etu, Sr.
Survivors include her fiancé, Jay Etu; her daughters LilianaRose and Layla Bettyjean Tranowicz; her mother, Peggy Ball; sister Lori (Ed)Marble; her nephew, Jayden Perkins; her maternal grandmother, Mildred Rundell;and her father, David Tranowicz. Amy is also survived by her aunt, KarenCozzens whom she was very close to and had a special bond, and several otheraunts, uncles, cousins, and many close friends.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, February 23, 2024,from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in HudsonFalls.
A funeral service will be held at 1p.m. immediatelyfollowing calling hours.
A Celebration of Life will be held immediately after the funeral service at the SGF Eagles Club FOE #2486, located at 80 Main Street in South Glens Falls.
Byrle Ann Gonyea
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Byrle Ann Gonyea, also known as “Tiny,” passed away on February 11, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 78 in Hudson Falls, New York. She was born on August 1, 1945, to Arthur and Myrle (Hoytt) Blair. in Saranac New York. Byrle loved animals and was not shy about hard work; she was raised on the family farm with 11 Siblings.
She met the love of her life, Donald Gonyea, as a teenager, and they married after his discharge from the service on November 13th, 1965. They had Two Daughters and spent 58 wonderful years together. Byrle was a beloved homemaker, dedicating her life to creating a warm and loving home for her family.
Fun-loving and kind, Byrle had a vibrant personality that brought joy to those around her. She had a passion for bingo, where you could find her every Friday night with the girls, Best Friends Threasa Marshall and Nancy Auffinger. She enjoyed watching her game shows and loved country music, but her biggest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren. She was blessed with two grandsons, one granddaughter, and One Very special Great-granddaughter Letty Jean, who was the apple of her eye.
She also accumulated more kids and grandchildren than she had. She was everybody’s “Grama,” Considering many of her grandson Corey’s friends as her own. She truly enjoyed watching the boys grow up.
Byrle is survived by her loved ones, including daughters Marion Gonyea, and Melissa Gonyea; Marion’s Sons Joshua Daniels and Corey Mechanick, his wife Kasey Mechanick, and great-granddaughter Letty Jean; Her brothers, Fred and wife Monica Blair, Chester Blair and wife Alberta, Larry Blair, and wife Shari, and Richard Blair and wife Leata; brothers-in law, Jerry Marshall, Marvin “Sonny” Gonyea and his wife, Jeanette, Gerald “Joe” Gonyea and his wife Virginia; and a sisters-in-law, Patty Blair, Gloria Brenn and Linda Gonyea. Also a very special niece, Sue Bruno, who helped care for Byrle during her brief illness, as well as Jerry French, who was like a son to Byrle.
She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Gonyea; her parents, Arthur and Myrle Blair; and siblings, Raymond, Leon, Gerald, Merle, and Robert “bobby” Blair; sisters, Shirley Marshall and Elsie Lester; brothers-in-law, Leslie Lester, Armond, Gary, and his Wife Pat Gonyea. Sister-In-Law Verna & husband John Desourdy.
There will be a Graveside ceremony in the spring for family and friends at the St. Paul Cemetery In Hudson Falls, New York. With a Celebration of life to follow at a location and date still to be determined at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the family to help with the burial expenses. Please contact the Carleton Funeral Home in Hudson Falls, New York, for further information.
A special Thank you to High Peaks Hospice for their support and care during this difficult time.
Byrle Ann Gonyea, or “Tiny” as she was affectionately known, will be deeply missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing her. May she rest in peace.
Steven B. Bishop
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QUEENSBURY – Steven B. Bishop, 68, formerly of Fort Ann, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, February 9, 2024 at the Glens Falls Hospital after a brief illness.
Born on May 1, 1955 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Bernard and Viola (McFarren) Bishop. Steve grew up in Fort Ann and also attended Fort Ann Central School. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force.
Steve worked for many years at Scott Paper, first as an adjuster and then as a millwright. When the mill closed, he decided to use his welding talents to go into business for himself forming A to Z Welding. His knowledge of machinery led him to travel to China where he helped install a paper machine in a new mill and teach the workers how to operate it.
Steve was a true outdoorsman and loved to hunt, fish and snowmobile. He was the co-owner of Sportfishing Charters, taking clients on fishing trips on Lake Champlain and Lake George, and had his pilot license, something he earned over 30 years ago.
Of all the things Steve loved to do, spending time with his grandchildren and his beloved Chocolate Lab, Hershey were his favorite.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a daughter, Donna Mallory Bishop; and two brothers, Jimmy Ross and Larry Bishop.
He is survived by his beloved Chocolate Labrador Retriever, Hershey; his former wife Dawn Bishop and their children, Alishia Smith (Sean), Stephenie Bearor (Tony), Joshua Bishop (Emily), Kayla Ali (Mike), Jamie Wagnerhoppe (Isaac), and Jamie Moors (Ryan); his grandchildren, Hayden, Liam, Rileigh, Mallory, Paisley, Tucker, Dante, Demi, Sunni, and Kelsee; his long time best friend and his family, Chuck Friedman (Lisa), Adisen Friedman, and Landen Friedman; his very special nephew and his children (also his god children), Kenny Bishop, Travis John and Heather Ann Bishop; his siblings, Linda Flewelling, Lewis Ross (Judy), Elaine Walker (Jim), Cathy Blackwell (Merv); his girlfriend, Nancy Lee Mattison and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, February 16, 2024 at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. Burial will follow in Fort Ann Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741, or to the SPCA of Upstate NY, 588 Queensbury Avenue, Queensbury, NY 12804.
Barbara E. Weaver
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LAKE GEORGE –Barbara E. Weaver, 82 of Lake George, passed away Thursday evening, February 8,2024 at Glens Falls Hospital after a brief illness.
Born onDecember 20, 1941 in Glens Falls, she was a life-long area resident, growing upin Hudson Falls, and daughter of the late Richard and Lena Mae (Gokey) Harris.
A graduate ofHudson Falls High School, Barbara worked for several years at Kubricky Constructionin Glens Falls, and most recently at Web Graphics in Queensbury where sheworked as a machine operator.
She enjoyedpuzzles and tending to her flower gardens, but more than anything else, she lovedcamping. She and her family camped at Riverside Pines Campground in Chestertownfor over 40 years and she was even featured in an article in Adirondack LifeMagazine.
In additionto her parents, she is predeceased by her son, Kenneth Weaver.
She issurvived by her daughters, Jamie Harris (Bob) of Greenfield Center, Barbara A.Weaver of Hudson Falls, Teresa Weaver of Hudson Falls, and Lizabeth Cipriani ofRotterdam; her siblings, Pat Morris of Queensbury, Carol Brown of Glens Falls,and Art Harris of Indian Lake; her grandchildren, Sadie Mueller, Jason Blackbird,Kimberly Cipriani, Nicholas Cipriani, and Kendra Ash; great grandchildren,Aiden, Christopher, and Paisley Grace; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeralservice will be held at 12:00 pm on Monday, February 19, 2024 at CarletonFuneral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Burial will beat Glens Falls Cemetery on Bay Street in Glens Falls.
Friends maycall from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Monday at the funeral home, prior to theservices.
Memorialdonations may be made in her name to the charity of your choice.
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