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Steven Robert Stark

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SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Steven Robert Stark went home to Jesus on January 20th, 2024, following a sudden cardiac  event and valiant fight to recover. His loving family and friends were by his side and are deeply  saddened by the loss of this great man.

Steven was born to Sherman and Eileen Stark on June 10th, 1964, at Glens Falls Hospital. He  grew up in Hudson Falls and enjoyed a happy and active childhood filled with mischief and  adventure. He had the rare gift of a group of lifelong friends who loved him and remain loyal to  his family. Their shared memories bring such joy and laughter. Steve completed his elementary  education in Hudson Falls where he excelled in athletics; soccer, baseball and particularly  basketball. He led the Tigers to many victories. He shared his passion with his children and  loved coaching them through childhood which included many games of one on one. He was  always up for a catch. Steve was also a loyal fan of March Madness which won’t be the same  without him.

Steven completed his formal education at SUNY Cobleskill as a Business Management major.

 He then headed out to California to find adventure and his soulmate April. They married on July  21st, 1990 and would be celebrating 34 wonderful, messy, and ultimately beautiful years  together this summer.

Steve’s business acumen contributed to his career success managing for several large  corporations. It was his personal qualities of humility, fairness, compassion and work ethic that  made him a great leader. Steven retired from business management and his last position was at  Irving in Fort Edward where he was appreciated for his excellent work, positive attitude and of  course his humor. Steven was happiest on his 4-wheeler at his beloved Weller Mountain,  marveling at God’s creations and sometimes getting stuck! He loved a good cigar and game of  cards with his best buddies “the brain trust”.  Steve was an animal lover and a friend to every  dog he ever met. His girl Lois will miss her trips to the dog park. Lastly, Steve loved his brothers  and sisters in Christ at Gateway, led by his good friend and pastor Wade Petteys.

Left to mourn his passing and rejoice in his salvation are his beloved wife, April and their children,  Mallory Stark and Gabriel Stark. He was such a proud father; He also leaves behind his sweet  grandson, Beau DePalo, to whom he was the very best “Pop-pop”; his brother, Clifford (Cindy)  Stark; sisters, Brenda (Gerry) Stark and Sharon (Kris) Whalley; aunt, Joan Hogan and many cousins; Steven took great pride in and loved his nieces and nephews who have shared stories  of uncle Steven and his impact on their lives.

Calling hours will be held Monday January 29th, from 4-7 PM at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls, NY.

A celebration of life will take place at Gateway Church of Upstate  NY at 1PM on Tuesday, January 30th, 97 Hamilton Ave, Corinth, NY. Friends may view the  service live using the following link:  www.GatewayLive.org/steve

Memorial contributions may be made to the Gateway church benevolence fund, NY SPCA or  the charity of one’s choice.

Steven was an organ and tissue donor and the family encourages all  to consider the “Gift of Life”. The family wishes to thank our dear friend Glynn Fish and all  others involved in rescue efforts, as well as the angels of T-5 ICU and T-2 at Glens Falls  hospital, Trish and the team at the Center for Donation and Transplant,  the palliative care team  at GFH especially Dr. Kamal whose compassion and kindness have helped our family so very  much.

 Love one another as I have loved you – John 13:34

James E. “Jim” Stark

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HUDSON FALLS – James E. “Jim” Stark, 72, of Hudson Falls, passed away, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, November 3, 2019, at Samuel S. Stratton, VA Medical Center.

Born on July 4, 1947, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Earle and Florence (Monahan) Stark.

Jim joined the US Marine Corps following high school in 1965 where he proudly served his country honorably until 1973. Jim was a Sargent during his multiple tours of duty in Vietnam. While serving his country, he met and married his lifelong partner, Lance Corporal Janet Koester, on January 15, 1972. They settled in Jim’s hometown of Hudson Falls to raise a family where Jim began his 21 year career in roofing at Monahan-Laughlin. Jim persevered through a spinal cord injury leveraging his fantastic sense of humor and continued to seek joy in family, sharing fond memories of his time in the service and woodworking. His passion for woodworking was only matched by the amount of sawdust he created and he often built furniture for those who needed it and “rehabbed” roadside finds, AKA “roadkill”. He cared very much about his children’s education and was proud of their accomplishments.

Jim was also proud of his Irish heritage and large family whom he loved greatly. He had a huge heart and when he put his mind to something, no matter the challenge, he never let anything stand in his way, even when he could no longer stand on his own feet.

Jim was an active life member of both the Marine Corp League, Memorial Detachment #2 and the Hudson Falls American Legion, Post 574. Jim also participated in a number of other volunteer organizations servicing his community.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Joseph Stark and granddaughter, Brittany Smith.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Janet Stark of Hudson Falls; his two grateful children, Daniel Stark and his wife, Mary Jane of Webster and Diane Smith and her husband, John of Hudson Falls; his grandchildren, Sean Stark, Cole Stark, Connor Stark, Sean Smith and his wife, Alishia, Connor Smith and Henri Wilson; his great grandchildren, Hayden Smith, Liam Smith, Rileigh Smith, Alexzander Benson and Wyatt Benson; his supportive brother, John Stark and his wife, Elaine of Queensbury; his sister-in-law, Kathy Stark of Kingsbury; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call to share memories and condolences on Saturday, November 9th, 2019, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

The Rite of Committal with military honors provided by Hudson Falls American Legion Post 574 will follow the calling hours at Southside Cemetery in the town of Moreau.

A celebration of Jim’s life is to be held at the Fort Edward Rescue Squad at 12:30 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828 or the Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Ave, Albany, NY 12208.

Eileen Jane Stark

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Stark, EileenKINGSBURY – Eileen Jane Stark of Kingsbury, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 8th, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

Born on July 14th, 1934 in Hudson Falls, Eileen was the daughter of the late Matthew and Winnifred (Moss) Burke.

Eileen graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1951 where she met the love of her life Sherm. They were married on March 15th, 1952 at St. Mary’s Church in Hudson Falls. Eileen and Sherm moved to Charleston, South Carolina where they lived on the naval base as Sherm served proudly aboard the USS Harry F. Baur until 1954. They returned to Hudson Falls, where they started their family in a house they built and lived until their passing.

Eileen stayed at home and raised her four children while also working as a playground supervisor at Maple Street Elementary school. Later in life she was a valued employee at Piscitelli & Sons, H&R Block, and spent years at Adirondack Excess Insurance company as an underwriter.

Eileen was the heart and soul of her family and her selflessness was an inspiration to all. She loved the weekend family trips to Lake St. Catherine, boating, skiing, and swimming with her kids. She was an avid reader enjoying all kinds of books especially mystery and romance novels. Eileen was a wordsmith and loved to do crossword puzzles. She was a “Wheel of Fortune” savant and always solved the puzzle well before her college educated children!! Eileen was a very proud and hands-on grandmother and great grandmother. She never once said no to babysitting and the kids all adored her. Eileen was truly a sweet and special woman who was loved and respected not only by her family and friends but anyone that met and talked with her.

Eileen was predeceased by her beloved husband Sherman and two precious babies, daughter Sherry Lee Stark, and granddaughter Nicole Ashley Stark. Sisters Geraldine Roods, Barbara Allen, and brothers Bernard and William Burke also predecease Eileen.

She is survived by her sister Joan (Jim) Hogan; daughters Brenda Stark (Gerry Trudell), and Sharon Whalley (Kris) of Queensbury; sons Clifford (Cindy) and Steven (April) Stark of South Glens Falls. Her loving grandchildren, Jennifer and Christopher (Kim) Comisky, Benjamin Trudell, Matthew (Danielle), Daniel, Ashley, Nicholas, and Alexander Stark, Mallory and Gabriel Stark, and her three great grandchildren, Abigail, Avery, and Charlotte Comisky.

Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, July 12th at the Carleton Funeral Home, 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. A funeral service for Eileen will immediately follow calling hours at 6 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Reverend Thomas Babiuch, officiating.

Rite of committal will take place at St. Mary’s cemetery in Hudson Falls on Friday, July 13th, at 11:00 a.m.

The family would like to thank Dr. Aqeel Gillani, P.A. Elizabeth Reinhardt, and all the great people that took care of mom at the C.R. Wood Cancer Center. Thanks to High Peaks hospice for their care and comfort. Special thanks to Dr. Donald Merrihew who went “above and beyond” as both her primary physician and her friend.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org or 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis TN 38105.