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Peggy L. Mabb

By CFH | July 16, 2013 - 4:53 pm |July 16, 2013 Obituaries

QUEENSBURY – Peggy L. Mabb, 68, of Queensbury, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2013, at the Glens Falls Hospital, after a long illness.

Born on February 15, 1945, in Tichonderoga, she was the daughter of the late Joel and Viola (Norton) Tredway.

In October of 1977, she married Donald Mabb in Wells, Vermont.

For many years she owned and operated the Hid-Away Bar in Glens Falls and worked for many of the area bars. She also operated the Travel Inn in Hudson Falls. Peggy also worked as a nurse’s aide at Eden Park and Hallmark Nursing Homes..

She loved to play pool and watch NASCAR. She enjoyed crafting, including quilting, loved to shop and loved all animals in general but was particularly fond of her dogs.

Peggy is survived by her husband of 35 years, Donald Mabb of Queensbury; her children, Roy Dubay and his wife, Dottie of Gansevoort, Deborah Glaze of Norfolk, VA, Darlene Glaze and her significant other, Kenton of Howes Pointe, NC, Dennis Mabb and his wife Wendy of Kiniport, TN, DJ Mabb of Queensbury, Deais Clark and her husband, Paul of Cascade, Mont, Deanne Healy of Queensbury and Sam Willard of Belair, SC; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; her brother, Doug Campney of Queensbury; her sisters, Catherine Manney of Queensbury and Gloria Stevens of Hudson Falls; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday and 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Paul Mead, pastor of the Gospel Lighthouse Church in Hudson Falls officiating.

Burial will follow at West Glens Falls Cemetery at the corner of Media Drive and the Corinth Rd, in the town of Queensbury.

Peggy’s family would like to offer special thanks to her niece, Samantha Flexon as well as the people of the Cardiac Care Unit at Glens Falls Hospital for their wonderful care during Peggy’s illness.

The Mabb family suggests that memorial donations in Peggy’s memory be made to the American Kidney Foundation

Helen P. Cain

By CFH | July 16, 2013 - 4:52 pm |July 16, 2013 Obituaries

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HUDSON FALLS – Helen P. Cain, 93, a longtime Hudson Falls resident, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2013, at the Kingsway nursing Center in Schenectady.

Born on April 27, 1920, in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Katherine (Holmes) Morency.

Her husband, Frank Cain, whom she married in 1941, passed away in 1983.

Helen worked for WT Grant, formerly in Hudson Falls and then for many years as a waitress for the Lantern Lodge in Saratoga Springs.

Her life was dedicated to her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her great-great grandchild.

In addition to her husband and her parents, she is predeceased by a son Ronald Cain and a brother, William Morency.

Helen is survived by one son, Frank W. Cain and his wife Audrey of Hudson Falls; her daughters, Carolyn Cain Breckheimer and her husband, Edward of Syracuse, Marilyn Salamone and her husband, Frank of Schenectady and Sharon Smith of Troy; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great grandchild; her sisters, Margaret Berrigan of Glen Lake and Marie Northrup of Fort Edward; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 on Tuesday, today, at the Carleton Funeral home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 on Wednesday, at the funeral home .

The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery on Burgoyne Ave. in the town of Fort Edward.

Helen’s family suggests that memorial donations in her memory be made to the American Heart Association, 959 Route 9, Mount Royal Plaza, Queensbury, NY 12804.

Raymond H. Haynes

By CFH | July 16, 2013 - 4:50 pm |July 16, 2013 Obituaries

William S. Hoffer, Sr.

By CFH | July 12, 2013 - 6:49 pm |July 12, 2013 Obituaries

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HUDSON FALLS – William S. Hoffer, Sr., 47, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday July 11, 2013 at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on August 9, 1965, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Elaine (Evans) Hoffer and the late Robert E. Hoffer.

On August 10, 1996, he married Renee Ryder.

Bill most recently worked for Priority Electric in Wilton.

He loved NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt, Sr. Most of all, he loved being with his family.

Survivors include his wife of 17 years, Renee (Ryder) Hoffer of Hudson Falls; his mother Elaine (Evans) Hoffer of Hudson Falls; his children, Alyssa Hoffer, Samantha Hoffer, Scott Hoffer and William Hoffer, Jr., all of Hudson Falls; his brothers and sisters, Jeffrey Hoffer and his fiancé, Lisa Stone of Pottersville, Debbie Mosher and her husband, Ed of Maine, Elissa Gadow and her husband, Michael of California and Robert E. Hoffer, III and his wife, Amy of Moreau; and several aunts uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

A prayer will be offered at 7 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home.

Interment will take place at the convenience of the family.

Bill’s family requests that memorial donations in his memory be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Patricia A. “Patti” Dixon

By CFH | July 10, 2013 - 7:51 pm |July 10, 2013 Obituaries

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SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Patricia A. “Patti” Dixon, 70, of South Glens Falls, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at Albany Medical Center, following a brief illness.

Born on July 7, 1943, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late George and Lucille (Deyette) Lambert.

On November 19, 1961, she married John Dixon, in Fair Haven, Vermont.

Patti was a waitress for many years and is most well known for her band “Patti Dixon and the Real Thing,” a band she founded and played with from 1973 to 2002. She was a communicant of St. Michael’s the Archangel Church in South Glens Falls.

She enjoyed cooking, baking and reading, especially Stephen King. She was a homemaker and compassionate caregiver to family and friends alike. Patti also loved all types of animals.

Patti is survived by her husband of 51 years, John Dixon of South Glens Falls; her four children, Brian Dixon and his wife, Rosemary of Corcoran, MN, Christine Collins and her husband, T. Burke Collins of Hudson Falls, Candi Dixon of South Glens Falls and John Dixon, Jr. and his wife, Rita of South Glens Falls; her grandchildren, Michael Dixon, Joseph Dixon, Kyle Dixon, John Dixon, VI and Nina Marshall; one brother, Larry Lambert and his wife, Joan of South Glen Falls; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Sunday, July 14, 2013, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m., on Monday, July 15, 2013, at St. Michael the Archangel Church in South Glens Falls, with the Reverend Tony Childs, pastor, officiating.

The Rite of Committal will follow, at Southside Cemetery in South Glens Falls.

Instead of flowers, please donate to the Bishop’s Appeal, C/O St. Michael the Archangel Church, 80 Saratoga Ave., South Glens Falls, NY 12803.

Online condolences can be left by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.

Arthur J. “Art” Rivers

By CFH | July 8, 2013 - 10:02 pm |July 11, 2013 Obituaries

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QUEENSBURY – Arthur J. “Art” Rivers, 74, of Vermont Avenue, went to be with his beloved wife, Shirley, on Sunday, July 7, 2013.

Born on September 20, 1938, in South Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Richard M. and Rose (Butler) Rivers.

Art was a 1957 graduate of South Glens Falls High School and on July 19, 1958, he married the love of his life, Shirley M. Dashnaw. She passed away in 1993.

For over 30 years, Art worked a job he loved as a welder at Chase Bag in the town of Moreau. He was an avid bowler with the Ivy League and enjoyed deer hunting in the Catskills with his family Art was also excellent at throwing horseshoes. He cherished the time he spent with his family camping in Minerva.

Art could play the harmonica by ear, all he needed was to listen to the song and he could play it. More recently, he enjoyed his Facebook family. They kept him connected. Art had a wonderful sense of humor and loved being around people. Whenever he met someone, he never forgot them and made them feel important.

Besides his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his daughter, Shirley Rivers and a son, John Rivers, three brothers, LaRoy “Pat” Rivers, Wayne Rivers and David Rivers and his sister, Priscilla Crum.

Survivors include his children, Priscilla Dearborn and her husband, Willie of Corinth, Arthur E. Rivers and his wife, Joan of Fort Edward, Kristine Flores and her husband, Conrad of Texas and Timothy Rivers and his wife, Mary of Florida; 14 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; his brother, Leeward Rivers of South Glens Falls and Harry Rivers and his wife, Addie of South Glens Falls; his sister, Rose Brown and her husband, Gary of Salem and Wanda Maier and her husband, Duane of Texas; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Thursday, July 11, 2013, from 3 to 7 pm, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will follow at 7 pm on Thursday, at the funeral home.

Burial will be next to his wife, Shirley at Union Cemetery, at a later date, at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations may be sent to the West Glens Falls Emergency Squad, 86 Luzerne Road, Queensbury, NY 12804.

Online condolences may be left by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.

Darrell M. Burke, Sr.

By CFH | July 8, 2013 - 5:34 pm |July 8, 2013 Obituaries

James A. Mercurio, Jr.

By CFH | July 7, 2013 - 5:40 pm |July 7, 2013 Obituaries

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HUDSON FALLS – James “Jim” Mercurio, Jr., 34, of Fairview Lane, passed away as a result of a motorcycle accident on Friday, July 5, 2013.

Born on December 24, 1978, in Kingsbury, he was the son of James A. and Sherry L. (Cooper) Mercurio, Sr.

Jim was a 1997 graduate of Hudson Falls High School and then began his work career. He found his love in cooking. Jim made beautiful cakes, created recipes and was a “Kitchen Chemist”. He won the hearts of many through his food. Jim worked at Ginny Raes and Suttons as a breakfast cook. He also was the resident breakfast cook for all the family holiday meals, making each one special for everyone.

Jim loved horsing around with his favorite niece, Mikayla and his favorite cousins, Anthony and Keagan, on the trampoline. While growing up, he loved going to wrestling with his grandmother and getting in the rink with George the Animal Steele and meeting all the wrestlers.

Jim enjoyed playing World War Craft video games with his cousins and online with his friends. He was always there for anyone and everyone who needed help. Being an outspoken person, Jim made friends wherever he went.

He also loved listening to music from the mosh pit, hearing his favorites, Slipnot, Korn, Hatebreed and Prodigy. Jim was an avid sports fan. His favorites were the NY Giants “all the way”, the Syracuse Orangemen and the Chicago Bulls.

Jim called the artwork on his body, a canvas. He was proud to show off his art, done by the one artist he respected and did great work. Most of all he loved spending time with his best friend and sister and seeing who could do what first and riding motorcycles with his father.

He lived life to the fullest and will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those that he touched.

Jim was predeceased by his grandparents, Raymond and Elizabeth Cooper.

He is survived by his loving parents, James and Sherry Mercurio of Hudson Falls; his sister, Jesseca Pinto and her husband, Michael of Glens Falls; , his grandmother, Lucy Worth of Florida; his niece, Mikayla Pinto of Glens Falls; his aunts and uncles, Vanita Willey of Hudson Falls, Rick Cooper of Fort Edward, Robert Cooper of Fort Edward, Raymond Cooper of Queensbury, Delores Mercurio of Schenectady, JoAnne Mercurio of Fort Edward, Joe Mercurio of Gansevoort, Deborah Corridore of Florida, Stephanie Willette of Fort Edward, Tammy Harder of Hudson Falls and Regina Alden of Wisconsin; and several cousins; and many special friends, close and afar.

Friends may call on Monday, July 8, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 12 noon on Tuesday, at the funeral home.

Jim will be laid to rest next to his grandmother at Union Cemetery.

Following the burial services, there will be a gathering at his family home on Fairview Lane.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations by be sent to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, C/O Sherry Mercurio, 43 Fairview Lane, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

Online condolences by be sent by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.

Mark Needham

By CFH | July 5, 2013 - 11:50 pm |July 5, 2013 Obituaries

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HUDSON FALLS – Mark E. Needham, 49, of Hudson Falls, the son of the late Darrell and Dorothy Needham, passed away in his sleep on Thursday, July 4^th.

Mark was employed by Support Link, Inc., as a Service Coordinator and helped many people. He loved playing in his band, Mocking Justice and his previous band, Hungry Jack and many other groups. Mark loved his band buddies, comic books, working out at the gym, the Steelers, Yankees and the band, KISS.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Needham; his brothers, Michael Needham and his wife, Florence and Louis Needham and his wife, Nancy; his mother and father in law, Teresa and John Novick; his sister in law, Laura Bonacorsi and her husband, Sam; many beloved nieces, nephews and extended family; and his cat, Baby.

Friends may call on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church on the park in Hudson Falls.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Support Link, Queensbury, NY 12804.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.

Dorothy A. Keech

By CFH | July 5, 2013 - 11:47 pm |July 6, 2013 Obituaries

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HUDSON FALLS – Dorothy A. Keech, 84, of Helen Street, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2013, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on April 1, 1929 in Rochester, Vermont, she was the daughter of the late George and Emma (Greene) Lovett.

On September 4, 1960, she married Raymond E. Keech at the Fort Edward Methodist Church. They have been married for 52 wonderful years.

Dorothy worked for WT Grants in Glens Falls from 1951- to 1974. She also cleaned houses for many families in the area. Dorothy was a life member of the VFW Auxiliary # 6196 of Queensbury and was a member of the Hudson Falls American Legion Auxiliary Post 574. She was a very active member of several camping clubs, including Wheel and Pitch, Busy Squaws and the Tomahawks.

Dorothy enjoyed family gatherings, bingo, fireworks, Christmas lights, playing rummy and jigsaw puzzles. She also loved to work on latch hock rugs, doing embroidery and making no sew blankets.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, George Lovett and Harold Lovett.

She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Raymond E. Keech of Hudson Falls; her daughter, Judy Gadrick and her husband, Eddie of Hudson Falls; her grandchildren, William Kirby, Jr. and his fiancé, Stacie Montalvo, Mechelle Gadrick, Samantha Ward and her husband, David and Susan Gadrick; her great grandchildren, Alexandra Morehouse, Chloe Morehouse and Logan Ward; her sister, Helen R. Pechtel; her brothers Ralph Lovett and Howard Lovett and his wife, Diane; her sisters in law, Madeline Edgerly, Emily Keech, Theresa Keech, Mildred LaBombard, Dorothy Jones and Marilyn Keech and her husband, Don; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Graveside Services will be 10:30 am, on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Gerald B.H. Solomon – Saratoga National Cemetery in the town of Stillwater.

Following the burial, at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, a reception to honor Dorothy’s life will be at the Hudson Falls American Legion Post 574 on Pearl Street in Hudson Falls.

The family would like to thank Dorothy’s caregivers, Bobbie Wood, the caregivers with Washington County and Visiting Nurses and the staff with Homeward Bound. They would also like to thank the Glens Falls Hospital Staff on Tower 2, especially, Rodney G. and Kat M. for their wonderful care of Dorothy in her final days with us.

The family suggests that menorial donations be made to the charity

of choice.

Online condolences may be left by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net

Richard “Ricky” Kelley

By CFH | July 5, 2013 - 11:39 pm |July 6, 2013 Obituaries

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WHITEHALL – Richard “Ricky” Kelley, 39, of Whitehall, passed away, unexpectedly, on June 29, 2013.

Born on April 16, 1974, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Howard and Karen (LaCarte) Kelley.

Ricky was a 1993 graduate of Whitehall High School and on February 15, 2010, he married Debra “Debbie” Card.

Ricky worked for Whitehall Plywood and most recently at Champlain Beef, also in Whitehall.

He loved to fish with his children, Trenton and Brennan. His passion was to golf with anyone that would go with him, especially with his dad, wife, sons, Trenton and Brennan and his brothers. Ricky was a huge Jets and Yankee Fan. He had a huge heart and would do anything for anyone. The center of his life was his family. Ricky loved his wife and his children deeply. He was known as “Uncle Ricky” to many of the children, who loved to be near his fun loving spirit. Ricky was also a wonderful cook. He could make the most delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ricky’s favorite saying was “Later” … never say goodbye because it is forever.

He was predeceased by his grandparents, Marvin and Caroline LaCarte.

Survivors include his wife, Debra “Debbie” Kelley of Whitehall; his children, Trenton Card, Anthony Kelley, Matthew Ricketts; his step son, Brennan Card; his parents, Howard and Karen Kelley of Hudson Falls; his grandparents, Clarence and Lois Kelly of Hudson Falls; his brother Jeremy Kelley of Lake Luzerne and Howard Kelley, Jr. of Lake Luzerne; his sister, Angela Kelley of Syracuse; his uncles, Joseph LaCarte, Michael LaCarte and Darrin Kelley; his aunts, Marva Foster, Annette Burns and Kathy Sweet; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Kenny B. VanNess

By CFH | July 3, 2013 - 4:44 pm |July 3, 2013 Obituaries

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KINGSBURY – Kenny B. VanNess, 47, of Route 4, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at the Glens Falls Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness.

Born on September 30, 1965, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Margaret (Winters) VanNess and the late Leo VanNess.

Kenny was a 1985 graduate of Hudson Falls Senior High School.

On June 3, 2000, he married Tina Hart in his parent’s backyard in Hudson Falls.

He worked in maintenance for The Epic Company and for several years as a custodian the Hudson Falls School system. He also helped his brother work on slate roofs. He was a jack of all trades and a master of none.

Kenny enjoyed hunting and riding his Harley. The sunshine of his life was his grandson. He was a loving, giving man who loved everyone. Everywhere he went, he served as the comic relief! He liked Little Debbie’s snacks, loved company and he was more than the life of the party; he was “the party”. He enjoyed burning picnic tables and loved his bird, Cookie.

In addition to his father Leo, he is predeceased by a brother in law Artie Hart and a good friend, Jeff Bardin and his GooseLucy.

He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Tina (Hart) VanNess of Kingsbury; his mother Margaret VanNess of Hudson Falls; his three children, Patrick (Terra) VanNess, Stephanie VanNess and Crystal “Moe” VanNess, all of Kingsbury; his cherished grandson, Dominick VanNess; his brothers and sisters, Margaret (Dick) Quirk of Hartford, Edward “Butch” (Stella) VanNess of Arizona, Linda Dugan of Gallway, Janet (Ken) LaFay of Hudson Falls, Virginia (Fred) Whiting of Gansevoort, Art (Diana) VanNess of Hartford, Sharon (Gary) Jenkins of Hudson Falls, Leo “leaper” VanNess of Fort Edward, Jim (Judy) VanNess of Queensbury, Gail (Perry) Wittmer of Buffalo, Lisa VanNess of Lake George, Laurie (Mark) Havens of Argyle, Steven “Beaver” (Lisa) VanNess of Fort Edward, Tom (Fiancé Michelle) VanNess of Fort Edward and Timothy “Trouble” VanNess of Hudson Falls; his adopted son, Adam Wells of Hudson Falls; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; his in laws, Art and Sandy Hart of Kingsbury; his brothers in law, Shawn Hart of Kingsbury and Jeff Hart of South Glens Falls; his sisters in law, Mindy (Mark) Suprenant of Fort Edward and Megan (Art) Catellier of Fort Edward; and his close friends, Sandy and LeRoy Catone of Hudson Falls, Darrell and Sue Allen of Corinth, Mike and Kim Ryan of West Glens Falls, Brian and Cindy Yole of Texas, Scott Kelly of Hudson Falls and Jeff and Cindy Wheeler.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls. Kenny’s family has requested that in honor of Kenny, all dress casual.

Funeral services will take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday at the Gospel Lighthouse Church on LaCrosse St. in Hudson Falls.

Burial will follow in Moss Street Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.

Memorial donations in Kenny’s memory may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309 or the American Diabetes Association, 2 Pine West Plaza, Washington Avenue Extension, Suite 204, Albany, NY 12205.

Vera Tanner

By CFH | July 2, 2013 - 6:31 pm |May 17, 2014 Obituaries

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HUDSON FALLS – Vera Tanner, 65, of Hudson Falls, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2013, at Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington, Mass.

Born on June 2, 1948, in White River Junction, Vermont, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Alice P. (Bigelow) Ray.

Vera is survived by her son, Rob Tanner and his wife, Erika of Clifton Park; and her sister, Mary Wood and her husband, Robert of Argyle.

Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Moss Street Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.

Memorial donations may be sent to your local animal shelter.

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