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HUDSON FALLS – Arthur Earl LaPorte, 57 of Hudson Falls passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday October 19th, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Art was born on December 6th, 1961, to Arthur T. LaPorte and Geri L. LaPorte.

He was a painter, dry wall taper and lifetime member of The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades local 201.

Art was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting and bird watching. he also enjoyed coin collecting, ginseng hunting, maintaining his garden and chasing thunderstorms with his daughter. Art loved classic rock music and making people laugh. His favorite thing to do was to spend time with his grandson Leo, who was the light of his life.

Art was predeceased by his sister, Susan LaPorte and father, Arthur T. LaPorte.

Survivors include his daughter, Rachel Lyn LaPorte, her fiancé, Timothy and their son, Leo; his stepson, Rick Gorton and wife, Lisa; his mother, Geri LaPorte; his sisters, Brenda LaPorte and her partner, Tom Underwood, Diane Chase and her husband, Joe and Sheila Bain and her husband, Jim; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

At Art’s request there will be no services.

Donations in Art’s memory may be made to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital, 100 Park St, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

GLENS FALLS – Alice Allen VanGuilder Allen, 72, of Glens Falls, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Graveside services will be conducted on Friday, October 18, 2019, at 1 p.m. in Moss Street Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.

Memorial donations may be sent to the SPCA, 588 Queensbury Ave, Queensbury, NY 12804 or the Domestic Violence Hotline, PO Box 161810, Austin, Texas 78716.

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

FORT EDWARD – Paul Kenneth Rabine, Jr., 52, of Fort Edward, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 14, 2019.

Born on July 19, 1967 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Paul Kenneth Rabine, Sr. and Hazel Blackman.

Paul was employed at Irving Tissue and worked at GL&V for many years.

He enjoyed spending time with his children and family.   Paul loved fishing, hunting, cooking and gardening.

Besides his parents, Paul is predeceased by his sister, Deborah Pratt.

Survivors include his wife, April Rabine; his children, Brittney Couture, Matthew Rabine, Dakota Bellanger, Jeramiah Rabine, Eleeka Rabine and Anthony Rabine; his step father, Larry Blackman; his sisters, Dolores, Sheila and Sandy Rabine; one brother, Richard Rabine; two special grandsons, Logan Couture and Rhyson Kenneth Rabine; and several nieces, nephews and other family members.

All are welcome to a celebration of Paul’s life from 3-7 p.m., on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at Saluto’s, 186 Main St, Hudson Falls, NY 12839

Burial will be at Glens Falls Cemetery at a later date.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association, 4 Atruim Dr., #100, Albany, NY  12205 or American Lung Association, 418 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207.

HUDSON FALLS – Donald E. Brilyea, Jr., 78 of Hudson Falls, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on March 13, 1941, in the town of Kingsbury, He was the son of the late Donald and Maude (DeLong) Brilyea.

On September 19, 1981, he married Sandra Dickinson, at the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church.  For many years, Donald was a self-employed auto mechanic and later retired from Advance Auto Parts.

Donald loved scratch off tickets, taking long Sunday drives and NASCAR, especially Jimmie Johnson, but most of all Donald loved his family.

In addition to his parents, Donald was predeceased by two brothers, Howard “Butch” Brilyea and Bobby Brilyea.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sandra (Dickinson) Brilyea of Hudson Falls; his children, Ronnie DeLong and his wife Vivian of Queensbury, William “Puggy” DeLong and his wife, Nina of Hudson Falls, Donald DeLong and his wife, June of Kingfield, ME, Lawrence “Larry” Brilyea and his wife, Michelle of Queensbury, Wanda “Tesse” Brilyea of Glens Falls, Annette “Barney” Duell and her husband, Stephen of Queensbury and Regina “Gurty” Marns and her companion, John of South Glens Falls; 11 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two brothers, Abbie and Jean Brilyea of Hudson Falls and LeRoy and Terry Brilyea of Hudson Falls; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, from 11 to 1 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will follow the calling hours at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Memorial donations may be sent to the charity of your choice.

GLENS FALLs – Margaret M. “Maggie” Martindale, 64, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on January 23, 1955.  She was the daughter of the late William and Helen Moos.  Maggie went to school and lived a very happy childhood in Minerva with four siblings, even then, she knew how to make us laugh and sing.

She lived most of her life in Glens Falls, although she did live in San Antonio for some years, to be next to her mother.

Maggie worked most of her life as a C.N.A., always taking care of people.  She loved to play her guitar and sing.  Maggie could turn anything into art, pieces of wood became a sculpture, material into a cat tent, beads into one of the king pieces.  She looked at the world in a special and unique way.

Halloween was one of her favorite holidays.  She won first place many times with her elaborate costumes.  In San Antonio, TX, she won first place, (trip to Salem, MA), among hundreds of entries.

Anyone how met or knew Maggie, had a friend for life, she had one of the biggest hearts ever.  Her compassionate personality turned frowns into smiles, tears into laughter, mistakes into blessings.  She had a knack for making the world a better place.  Maggie always had a joke or a song.

In the past few years, she loved her dogs, Mr. Bojangles, who passed.  Cleo was her sunshine, she dressed her up and loved her greatly.  Her son has Cleo and Cleo’s brother, Marvin.

There are not too many people known by one name, Willie, Cher, Madonna fits in that category with ease.  There will never be anyone like her, they broke the mold after she was born.

She will live through her two sons, Jeremy and Chris.  She was a wonderful mother and sister.  Thank you to her godmother Charlotte McLain.

Calling hours will be on Thursday, October 17, 2019, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Her ashes will go to Irish Town in Minerva, where her mother and father, sister, Barb, brother Bill rest in a private close family memorial.

In lieu of flowers, just be kind to someone, make them laugh, give a hand and share the love.

GLENS FALLS – Hollis C. Goodale, Jr., 43, passed away on September 30, 2019 at Glens Falls Hospital, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Born on June 5, 1976 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Hollis C. Goodale, Sr. and Carole A. Goodale.

Hollis attended Glens Falls High School and was a graduate of the class of 1995.

He was a hard worker who spent 20 years employed at Pregis.

Hollis enjoyed sports and was a huge fan of the Boston Red Sox and the Miami Dolphins. He was a simple guy, he liked going to the casino and trips to Atlantic City.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by two aunts and an uncle.

Survivors include his siblings, Linda Goodale Monroe and her husband, Bob of Queensbury, Mary Goodale-Quartier and her husband, Clifford of Queensbury, Dawn Goodale Rossi and her husband, Jim of Chestertown, Kenneth Goodale and his wife, Karen of Glens Falls, Robin Carlton and her husband, Carl of Pattersonville, Becky Mason and her husband, Bob of Baldwinsville, Wesley G. Goodale and his wife, Dianna of Hudson Falls and Susan Berkowitz of Glens Falls; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2019, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc, 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Following the calling hours, burial will be at Pine View Cemetery in the town of Queensbury.

Donations in Hollis’ memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Lane, Latham, NY 12110.

WARRENSBURG – Jessica Mabb, 53, passed away on September 28, 2019 at her home.

Born on August 7, 1966 she was the daughter of Gary Mabb, Sr. and Stephanie (Prevost) Mabb.

Jessica attended North Warren School in Chestertown.

She had many hobbies which included making homemade jewelry. She loved her cats and enjoyed shopping.

Survivors include her parents, Gary Mabb, Sr. of Glens Falls and Stephanie (Prevost) Mabb of Ballston Spa; her fiancé, Dave of Warrensburg; her two sons, Travis Thissell of North Creek and Drew Reiniger of Oklahoma; two grandsons, Jace Thissell and Remmington Thissell of North Creek; and her granddaughter, Sha-Lynn Reiniger of Oklahoma; two nieces, Stephanie Meade and Kerrie Meade; and her siblings, Melodie (Alan) Meade, Gary (Doreen) Mabb, Jr., Michael Mabb and Jon (Alicia) Mabb.

Friends may call from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2019 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jessica’s name may be made to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

SALEM & FORT EDWARD – Minerva Elizabeth (Shallcross) Fronhofer passed away peacefully at her home in Ft. Edward, on September 20, surrounded by family, her sister Joan VonRodeck of NJ, right by her side.

Minerva was born on November 7, 1927, to William Shallcross of Philadelphia and Olive (Harnett) Shallcross of Oldham, England. She grew up the eldest of three siblings in Kenilworth, NJ. When Minerva was a toddler, the Fronhofer family moved into town. Minerva quickly became close friends with the daughter Eleanor, and they remained lifelong friends. When Eleanor’s brother Leonard left to serve in World War II, Minerva, ever the good correspondent, would write him letters full of news back home. That correspondence would eventually lead to a seven-decade marriage.

After returning from the war, Leonard and Minerva married and had their first three children. In 1950, they purchased a dairy farm in Argyle, where they lived for the next 65 years and had nine more children. Minerva raised their twelve children with patience, skill, and most of all, love. Her children have fond memories of oatmeal for breakfast, made in a dutch oven to accommodate all their appetites. On school mornings, she would make their lunches and braid her five daughters’ hair with lightning speed and efficiency.

Minerva was up for any challenge. She adapted to life on the farm, milking cows and working in the fields. She grew vegetables, put away food, sewed clothes for the family, and had an incredible green thumb with her ornamental plants. Minerva also managed to look fashionable and lovely, no matter the circumstances.

She and Leonard were partners in all sorts of adventures, like the time they heard on the news that the Space Shuttle would launch the next day in Florida and decided to drive and see it. They were both active amateur radio operators, meeting and making friends with people around the world. Over the years Minerva took on several leadership roles in various radio club organizations, including President of SAYLARC.

With her unassuming but loving way, almost all who came in contact with Minerva were touched by her warmth and grateful to have met her. She also had the unique ability to remember, and commemorate, the important milestones of not just her entire large family but also the many people she befriended.

Minerva’s greatest joy was her family, and she reveled in all their accomplishments. She was the matriarch of a family of nearly one hundred people whom she knit together by her example. She will be missed.

The family want to express their gratitude to Minerva’s devoted caregivers, Saderia and AnnMarie, and all her friends at The Oaks in Fort Edward, especially Gertrude Wilson.

Minerva was predeceased by her husband, Leonard Fronhofer III, her sons Van and Frank, and granddaughters Heather and Casey.

She is survived by brother, Robert Shallcross, sister, Joan VonRodeck, sister-in-law, Eleanor McCarthy, their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; her sons, Leonard (Cindy), Carl (Weili), Fred (Cindy), Paul (Ellen), and Socrates (Karen), daughters, Minerva (Peter) Campbell, Joan (Jay) Phillips, Susan (Michael) Jaworski, Diane (fiancé John Alexander) Carleton, Elaine (Michael Wright) Fronhofer, daughters-in-law Laurel Fronhofer and Janet Fronhofer, and her 37 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren.

A private memorial will be held.