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HUDSON FALLS – Nancy Carol Martin, 76, of Hudson Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, April 2nd, 2018, surrounded by her loving family at the Glens Falls Hospital, following a long battle with cancer.

She was the only child of Helen (Stockwell) Omiecinski and the late John Omiecinski, born on March 21st, 1942.

For many years she was the owner of Nancy’s Yarn & Gift Shop in Hudson Falls. She and the late Gordon Martin had an affinity towards each other and together they raised three children, one son and two daughters.

Nancy enjoyed being active and was always on the go. She loved knitting, crocheting, dancing and shooting pool.  She loved garage sales, shopping, going out to eat and attending the casinos with her two daughters, Carol and Jamie. Nancy was well known for her gift of gab and her kindheartedness. Nothing meant more her family. She adored her parents, her children and her grandchildren.

Nancy is survived by her mother Helen Omiecinksi, her daughters Carol Martin (Chip Pregent), Jamie (Richard) Wilson, and her son John (Debbie) Martin, all of whom will miss her greatly. She was blessed with numerous grandchildren wh owill cherish her memory; Joslyn (Mark) Brown, Brandi Gitto, Paul Wilson, Jackie (Matt) Benedetti, Daniel Needham, Ashley Martin, Ryan (Marissa) Martin, Chaz Wilson, Brian Martin, Kevin Martin and Jakob Pregent great grandchildren who loved her deeply, Marky, Raelyn, Leilla, Daniel, and Ryan and an uncle Robert (Ann) Stockwell.

She also had many nieces, nephews, cousins and her family from Waterbury, Connecticut and her longtime friend Roy Sanders who all loved her dearly.

The family would like to thank Dr. Yun and Dr. Pillemer who oversaw her health during her final years in addition to the staff on floor T2 of Glens Falls Hospital for the care and compassion they provided to Nancy and her family during this difficult time. A special thanks to Lynn Zito for always being there.

She will be missed and remembered always. For all who knew her, many beautiful memories endure.

A graveside service will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Following the graveside all are welcome to celebrate Nancy’s life at the VFW on Luzerne Rd in the town of Queensbury, beginning at 2 p.m.

Nancy’s family suggests that memorial donations be made to the CR Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital, 100 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12801

GLENS FALLS – Jonathan Edgar Martin, son of Wilma Oddy of Glens Falls, and Michael Martin of Rochester, passed of a sudden heart attack.

Jonathan, born January 14, 1971, passed November 23, 2017, Thanksgiving morning, at his home with his mother at his side.

He we a 1989 graduate of Glens Falls High School.  Jon proudly served in the United States Army for five years.  He spent nearly a year in the Persian Gulf. He was proud to be a crew chief, nicknamed “Chunk”, on a black hawk helicopter.

Jon will be remembered by his friends and family for his uncanny ability to make everyone laugh and smile.  He always went out of his way to help someone, whether it be a neighbor, or a complete stranger.  At the end of his day, he loved spending time on his computer while sipping an ice-cold Bud.  He was also an avid NASCAR fan and especially  liked Tony Stewart.

Jon was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Edgar and Wilhelmina Gregory; and an uncle, Bruce Paul Gregory.

Besides his parents, Jon leaves behind his sister; Leah L Thomas, and her husband, David, of Warren, Pennsylvania; a brother, Matthew S. Oddy, and his wife, Amy, of Cumming, Georgia; many aunts and uncles, and several nieces and nephews, along with many friends.

Friends may call from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls.

A graveside service, with full military honors, will be held Tuesday, November 28, 2017, 2:30 p.m., at the Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery, on Duell Rd in the town of Stillwater.

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

Memorial donations in Jon’s memory may be made to  The American Heart Association,  Atrium Dr., #100, Albany, NY 12205.

GLENS FALLS – Diane Martin, of Elm Street and formerly of Hudson Falls, NY passed away on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, after a nine year struggle with cancer.

Born on October 15, 1944 in Cleveland Ohio, she was the daughter of Gerhardt and Helen (Kozak) Rauch.

Diane was a graduate of Parma High School in Parma, Ohio and then continued her education at the Cleveland Institute of Music, majoring in piano and organ performance and where she met her future husband, Bill.

On August 28, 1965, she married William “Bill” Martin at the Oehlhoff Methodist Church in Cleveland, OH.

After college, she moved with her husband, who was in the U.S. Army Band, first to Arlington VA, then to New York City, and Newport, New York. Diane and Bill then came to Hudson Falls where Bill taught school and then developed his own businesses while she established herself as a music educator, pianist and organist. She was the organist for the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson Falls for over 25 years and the Music Director for the Temple Beth-El in Glens Falls for over 40 years. One of her proudest life moments was being given the Woman of Valor award (one of the highest awards given by the Jewish Community) and the key to the City of Glens Falls, in 2012.

Diane was truly a woman of valor to all that knew her, especially her loving family, students, and friends. “Adorned with strength and dignity, she looked to the future with strength and trust.” She loved spending time with her boys, seeing them grow, and especially loved seeing them marry, gaining the wonderful daughters she always wanted. She loved traveling with her husband, Bill, and fell in love with the city of Prague in the Czech Republic, to which they returned many times over the years both as a couple and with members of their extended family.

Her father, Gerhardt Rauch passed away before her.

Survivors include her husband, Bill, of more than 50 wonderful years; her two sons, Dylan Martin and his wife Allison of Fredonia, NY and David Martin and his wife Dorothy of Arlington, MA; her mother, Helen (Kozak) Rauch of Medina, Ohio; her sister, Sharon Hofmeister of Sagamore Hills, Ohio; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins.

After a private funeral service, burial will take place at a later date at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in the town of Stillwater.

A memorial celebration of Diane’s life will be held in the social hall at Temple Beth-El , 3 Marion Ave., Glens Falls, NY for all who knew and loved her on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, at 2 P.M.

Donations in memory of Diane may be made to Gateway House of Peace, 479 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.