Category Archives: Obituaries

ARGYLE – Daniel M. Sipowicz, 67, of Argyle, passed away abruptly at his home on 710 State Route 197, on January 15, 2025, ending an eight-and-a-half-year battle with cancer.

Born on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 1957, he was the son of the late Thaddeus Sipowicz and Jean (Sipowicz) Bullock.

Dan graduated from Hudson Falls High School and BOCES where he learned to cook. Immediately following high school, he entered the United States Navy where he was a cook, on the USS Dale (CG 19) in the Mediterranean.

Frisbee in San Marco Square, “missing the shore leave boat and bull fights in Spain” were some of Dan’s favorite stories he loved to tell.

Following his honorable discharge, Dan worked in many trades. He was a cook at the Woodshed, James River Papermill, S & S Construction, Meads Nursery, owning a bread route in Vermont, Universal Blastco, and Newport News Shipbuilding in Saratoga from which he retired in 2023.

Dan had a passion for food, travel, and having a good time with his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Carolyn (Sleight), and his brothers-in-law, Richard Murray, and J. David Rothermel.

Dan is survived by his loving wife Susan (Siaulnski) Sipowicz, his stepdaughters, Leslie Prevost (Steve Sexton) and Christina (Heinz) Pichler; his grandchildren, Alee (Coby) Woodcock, Derick (Shelby Suddard) Prevost, Zack (Carlea) Prevost, Lily Prevost, Cyrus Pichler and Rome Pichler; his great grandchildren, Makayla Prevost, Brooklyn Prevost, and two more on the way.

He is also survived by siblings, Debbie (Mike) Granger, Diane Murray, Denise Rothermel, Dennis (Denise Coe) Sipowicz, David (Steph Rathbun) Bullock, and Deidre Bullock; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends, with whom he celebrated “Church”. You know who you are…

Per Dans request, there will not be any calling hours.

A Committal Service will take place on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 11:30 am at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road in Schuylerville.

All are welcome to join Dan’s family immediately following the service for a celebration of his life at the Hudson Falls American Legion Post #574 (where Dan was a proud member), on Pearl Street in Hudson Falls.

Let the stories fly and his soul be free.

Rest in peace Buster.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dan’s name, to the Argyle Emergency Squad, 15 Sheridan St., Argyle, NY 12809 and/or any Veterans support organizations or charity of one’s choice.

HUDSON FALLS – William (Bill) J. Coon passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Bill was born on September 15,1975, the son of the late John and Joan (Priest) Coon.

Bill graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1994 and spent one year at SUNY Adirondack studying criminal justice. In 1996 he enlisted in the US Air Force and served for four years, being honorably discharged as a Senior Airman. Bill went on to create a career as a Senior Project Manager overseeing site work divisions. He most recently worked for Marotta Construction.

Bill was a beloved father, and his boys were the center of his world. Watching his oldest son, Will, play college football while attending Springfield University this past fall was a dream that he always wanted for him. He also loved attending his youngest son, Brody’s, basketball games and enjoyed watching him thrive on every team he played for.

He coached Hudson Falls Little League baseball and Hudson Falls Basketball for years and loved being able to, not only coach his boys, but also all of the other kids who he considered his own. Bill was named coach of the year and earned many championships and well-deserved awards. He was the “winningest coach” in the area…as Bill would say.

His life revolved around sports, whether it was coaching, playing, or watching on every level, sports was a big part of his life and something he truly enjoyed. He spent his last few years building his life with his fiancé, Megan, and became the best stepfather to her children, from giving Emma life advice, to teaching Landon about sports, to listening to Lena’s play-by-play of her day. He was one of a kind.

Bill was predeceased by his parents, John and Joan Coon. He is survived by his sons, William M. Coon, and Brody J. Coon of Hudson Falls; his fiancé, Megan Marshall and her children, Emma, Landon, and Lena of Hudson Falls; his stepmother, Rose Coon of Hudson Falls; his siblings, Leslie Coon of Hudson Falls, Joe Coon and his wife, Cindy of Florida, and Cindy Hemphill of Florida; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and many friends. He will be missed by his closest friends, Aaron and Jackie Diffee, Joel and Jesse Benoit, Jim Shaw, Chris Caruso, Erik Hafner, Jason Eisenhardt, Chad Signor, and many more.

Friends may call from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, January 20, 2025 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at the Pine Knolls Alliance Church, 614 Gansevoort Road in South Glens Falls. Burial with military honors will be at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, in Schuylerville.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Hudson Falls Youth Baseball League, PO BOX 607, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

QUEENSBURY – Ruth McCabe, age 91 of Queensbury, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 after a brief illness. She was born in Glens Falls, NY, the daughter of Paul and Edna Peck. Ruth completed her education as an LPN with additional training to fit braces and prosthesis. She practiced at Leete’s Pharmacy and Centerbrook Pharmacy in Connecticut. She later bought the medical supply department of Pharmacy Associates in Queensbury to create PA Medical Supply, where she was a proud owner operator for decades until she sold the business and retired at age 78.

Ruth was predeceased by her parents, her first husband and father of her children, Wallace Leete of Connecticut; stepdaughter, Marilee Kent; and the love of her life, husband Lee McCabe.

She is survived by her children, Pamela Leete Shyne (Kevin) of Nevada City, CA and Milan, NH, Susan Donovan of Hudson Falls, Bill Leete (Cindy) of Madison, CT, and Sharon Leete of Key West, FL; her stepdaughter, Joanna (McCabe) Maltby (Burt) of NH; her grandchildren, Sarah Quine, William Donovan, Jonathan Donavan, Nate Leete, Heather Leete Patch, and Brian Leete; and her great-grandchildren, Ryder, Jack, Aria, Ronan, Ian, and Sawyer.

Ruth lived a full long life growing up in CT where she married and raised her four children. She was a Cub Scout Leader and a 4-H leader, had a huge garden, and raised beef and pigs for the freezer. Her idea of “let’s get a pony for the kids turned into a barn full of horses, long summer nights in the hayfield, and weekends at 4-H horse shows. She could sew anything, from slipcovers to our wedding dresses. She knit many beautiful sweaters and kit matching Christmas stockings for all family members. In retirement, she knit hundreds of hats for the snuggery at Glens Falls Hospital.

Ruth opened her home to people from all over the world by hosting exchange students. She had long-term ties to the Adirondacks, spending lots of time at the camp her great grandfather built on Sherman Lake. Eventually she moved permanently to Queensbury with her loving husband, Lee. She loved the Adirondack Ballon Festival and that began her lifelong love of hot air balloons, going up in them anytime she had the chance. When she and Lee had time off, they updated the camp and spent lots of time there. She called it “Heaven on Earth”. In her later years, she found the greatest joy spending time with her great-grandchildren.

Friends may call from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

There will be a memorial service in Connecticut and interment in Warrensburg Cemetery in the spring at a time to be determined.

HUDSON FALLS – Claire Binetti Conlee, daughter of Felicetta and Martino Binetti, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025.  She was born on December 23, 1931.  She is preceded in death by her brothers Dominic and Vito “Tooter” Binetti, and her best friends, sister-in-law Maxine Binetti, and Betty Anderson

She is survived by her children, James Conlee (Gail Bauer), Kathleen Conlee (Jay Tegeder), Ann Sutliff, Mary Joan “Bea” Conlee (Joanne Schrader); granddaughter Lauren Sutliff (Nick McFeeters); and great grandson Jack McFeeters; and many special nieces and nephews.

Claire was very proud of her Italian heritage and loved to relate stories of growing up in Fenimore. Her apartment overlooking the Hudson River was her happy place. She often remarked: I can see the river and Fenimore from here.  She raised her family in Hudson Falls and was a devoted member of St. Mary’s/St Paul’s Parish.  Christmas Mass at the beautifully decorated church was a favorite memory.

Claire had a big personality and was never afraid to speak her mind.  But her special gift was how she connected with and supported her friends – often with her very dry sense of humor – and she never forgot to recognize a birthday or important date. 

She worked for many years as a secretary for General Electric.  After retirement, she traveled to visit family and friends in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Virginia.  A special memory was her trip to Las Vegas; she loved playing Black Jack and cards.

There were so many people in Claire’s life, too many to name, but her Binetti nieces and nephews and niece Lynn Ellmers, all held a special place in her heart, along with friends Laurie and Mike Leonbruno. 

Friends may call from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Friday, January 17, 2025 at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Catholic Church, on the park in Hudson Falls.

Rite of committal will take place in the spring in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fort Edward.

The family would like to thank Lynn Ellmers and Mary Edgerly for continued help and support during the later years of Claire’s life.  In addition, we would like to thank the staff at Wesley Care Center for the compassionate care received.

Memorial donations may be made in her name to the American Red Cross, 333 Glen Street, Suite 104, Glens Falls, NY 12801 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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

HUDSON FALLS – Patricia B. Deyette, 80, a life-long area resident of Hudson Falls, went into the arms of the lord Friday morning, January 10, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on March 16, 1944, in Glens Falls to the late Harold and Nellie (Ydikoski) Vaughn. Patricia grew up in Hudson Falls and graduated from Queensbury High School. She retired from the C.R. Bard company in Glens Falls after over 35 years of dedicated service. On February 23, 1963, she married the love of her life, Jack Deyette, and they spent 42 wonderful years together until his passing on July 20, 2005

Patricia enjoyed the simple things in life, like going for rides with Matt, where they would search for different spots to stop for lunch. She also enjoyed shopping with her daughter, Tammy, on the weekends, as well as watching soap operas and westerns. Other times, she would sit quietly and work on word search puzzles or play solitaire. She enjoyed just spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is predeceased by a sister, Kathy Vaughn.

She is survived by her children, Jack Deyette, Jr. (Sharon) of Hudson Falls, and Tammy Deyette of Hudson Falls, her cherished daughter who cared for her right through her final days; her beloved grandson, Matthew Ballard II; her son-in-law and dear friend, Matt Ballard, all of Hudson Falls; two sisters, Diane Murray (Fonz), and Carol Basilio (Dominic); and many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call from 9:30 am to 11:00 am on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 am Thursday at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Catholic Church, on the park in Hudson Falls.

Rite of committal will take place in the spring at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fort Edward.

Patricia’s family would like to thank Dr. Lieberth, and staff, Dr. Yun and staff, the Oncology Team at the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, and the kind Glens Falls Hospital staff on 4 West, T2, & T6, as well as the kind ladies at the entrances of the C.R. Wood Cancer Center and the Glens Falls Hospital.

Memorial donations may be made in her name to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801 or to Patricia’s favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

HUDSON FALLS – Rena (Graves) Robbins, a lifelong resident of Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, December 28, 2024, at Elderwood Nursing Home in Ticonderoga.         

Born July 18, 1925, in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late Otis and Myrtle (Wilkins) Graves Mann.

Rena graduated from Hudson Falls High School with the class of 1942. She worked in various departments of Sears Roebuck & Co. for 23 years, retiring in 1987.  She was a member of the Kingsbury Baptist Church since 1980. Rena enjoyed crafts, sewing, traveling and most of all, spending time with her family.

Besides her parents, Rena was predeceased by her first husband Ernest Robbins, Sr., and her second husband, William G. Chase; her sons, Paul E. and Glenn A. Robbins; brother, Otis Graves; sister, Cecil Pollock; and half-sister, Julia Rich.

On December 24, 1998, Rena married William G. Chase in Ocala, Florida. William, formerly of Hudson Falls and Buffalo, NY, had moved west with his first family many years previously. 

Survivors include daughters, Rena Robertson and her husband, Michael of Ocala, FL, Joan Bales of Weatherford, TX, and Lois Kennedy and husband, Charles of West Columbia, TX; son, Larry Robbins and companion, Lynn Fargo of Hudson Falls; seven grandchildren, Ricarda Quesenberry and husband, Steve, Shannon Tomlinson and husband, Harly of Ocala, FL, Kristie Fosmire and husband, Jeff o Argyle, Dawn Robbins of Kingsbury, Elisha Robbins-Saucier and husband, Chris of Murrieta, CA, Blyth Bales and wife, Sunshine of Weatherford, TX, Rebecca Sansing and husband, Bill of Bay City, TX, Audrey Jonson and husband, Kurt of Danbury, TX, and John Burris and wife Laurel of Danbury, TX; Twenty one great grandchildren, Murphy and Wayne, Wallace, Jordan, Jeffery, and Janelle Fosmire, Kyle, Aubrey and Lilly Tomlinson, Channing and Reisling Bales, Owen, Dylan, Amelia, and Loretta Sansing, Clayton, Bryson and Corbin Johnson, Hunter, Easton and Noah Burris, and Kayla, Aubrey and Hailey Saucier. Great-great grandchildren, Michael Wallace and Kaisley and Bayler Tomlinson; daughter in law, Daisy Robbins of Kingsbury; stepson, Edwin Robbins of South Glens Falls; and half-brother, Bruce Graves of Fort Ann; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services will be held in the spring at a time to be announced.

KINGSBURY – John “JD” Duggan, 72, of Kingsbury, passed away at his home, on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on May 19, 1952, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Robert and Beverly (Kingsley) Duggan.

JD was a graduate of Glens Falls High School.

He retired from Mount McGreggor Correctional Facility as a Corrections Officer.  JD’s passion in life was horses and harness racing.  He was a longtime fixture at the Saratoga Harness Track.  Family was also important to him, especially, when he could, spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Robert Duggan.

He is survived by his two daughters, Amy-Jo Sokal (Todd) and April Duggan; his 10 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; his siblings, Bonnie Bennett (Earl), Michael Duggan (Sue), Kathy Natale, Jeanne Hubbard (Frank), Vicky Rossi (Dominic) and Lisa Hustis (Anthony); his longtime partner, Shirley Brown; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 10 to noon, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. 

A Celebration of JD’s life will follow the calling hours at the American Legion Post 574, 72 Pearl Street in Hudson Falls.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Black Hills Wild Horse Rescue, 12165 Highland Rd, Hot Springs, SD 57747 or any other horse rescue of your choice.

It is with intense sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Janet J. Sabo, at her home on January 7^th, 2025.

Janet was born on April 28^th, 1933, to the late Hazel and Reverend Robert Clyde Joudry.

Janet was a beloved and devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She has left a void in our hearts that we could not imagine.

She and Sabo Sabo, married in 1953, raised six children in Hudson Falls and lived until the end in the house her husband built for her.  Her love of family was the most important thing to her.  Hosting family gatherings at her home and watching her grandchildren swim and play around the pool or playing sports were some of her many joys.  She enjoyed her blessings in life and always appreciated those around her.

Janet could cook, bake, sew, cross-stitch, golf (with 2 holes in one), loved Stewarts Ice Cream, and always loved to shop for a good bargain.

Janet was pre-deceased by her husband, Sabo Sabo, her son, Stephen, her sisters, Eugenie and Rita and her brother, Kermit.

Janet leaves behind her beloved sister, Kathleen Williams; her children, Jonathan Sabo, Cynthia Didio (Joseph) Diane Sabo (Pixie), Barbara Joudry, Christopher Sabo (Karen); and 11 cherished grandchildren, David Archambault, Benjamin Didio, Christopher Didio, Andrew Didio (Krystina), Jonathan Sabo, Michael Sabo (Ryan), Natalie Deuink, Emily Campbell (Scott) Madeline Neumeister (Kevin), Alexander Sabo and Benjamin Sabo;  she felt blessed to know her 10 beautiful great grandchildren, Morgan, Joseph, Westley, Theodore, Lewis, Jonathan, Monica, Cameron, Lilah and Genevieve.  Janet also leaves behind her treasured poodle and constant companion, Shadow.

There will be no calling hours.

Arrangements are for a private celebration of her wonderful life.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Open Door Mission, 226 Warren Street

Glens Falls, NY 12801.

HUDSON FALLS – Rena (Graves) Robbins, a lifelong resident of Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, December 28, 2024, at Elderwood Nursing Home in Ticonderoga. 

A full obituary will follow in a future edition.

HUDSON FALLS – Kenneth Moffitt, 78 of Hudson Falls and formerly of South Glens Falls, passed away Thursday morning, December 26, 2024 at Glens Falls Hospital. Born on November 17, 1946 in Montpelier, Vermont, he was the son of the late Alonzo and Ann (Kinsella) Moffitt.

Ken was a U.S. Army veteran and made his living as a truck driver, working for several transportation companies over the years. He loved antique cars and tinkering with everything. He was a person that helped anyone he could and did with love and expecting nothing in return.

In addition to his parents, Ken is predeceased by four brothers, Tommy, Billy, Eddie, and Charlie.

He is survived by his children, Scott Moffitt, Leslie Anne Paul, Lisa Britt, Lori Bergeron, and Jon Moffitt; 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; Tammy Moffitt (niece) among many more nieces and nephews; and his long-time companion, Joyce Wren and her two daughters, Stephanie and Sherry and their families.

A Celebration of Life will Commence on April 5, 2025, at 2 pm for his family and friends.

HUDSON FALLS – Gloria Jean Cameron, 74, of Hudson Falls passed away Monday evening, December 23, 2024 at Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on July 6, 1950 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Weller) Sprague. Gloria grew up in Hudson Falls and was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School. She worked for many years as a manager for Travelers Insurance in Glens Falls.

Gloria and her husband, Michael, enjoyed spending time at their camp in Long Lake with their family and many close friends. She liked the quiet, peaceful times when she could take a few minutes to fish in the lake or put a puzzle together. She especially loved to spend time with her grandchildren and her great-granddaughter. Gloria was a proud and active member of the American Legion Post 574 Ladies Auxiliary in Hudson Falls.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Michael V. Cameron of Hudson Falls; her son, Michael R.L. Cameron of Fort Edward; a daughter, Traci Guay (David) of Longview, Texas; her grandchildren, Haley Lewis (Conner), Courtney Cameron, and Conner Cameron; a great-granddaughter, Charlotte, and very soon to be another great-granddaughter, Lillian; a uncle,  Jimmy Sprague; brother, George Sprague (Maryanne); nieces, Susan Munson (Craig), Lisa Meyer (Robert); nephew, Sean Latham (Terri);  and many, many wonderful cousins and close friends.

Friends may call from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. A funeral service will follow at 4:00 pm at the funeral home. Immediately after services there will be a celebration of life at the American Legion of Hudson Falls.

Gloria will be laid to rest in the family plot at Moss Street Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury in the spring.

Memorial donations may be made to the Hudson Falls American Legion Post 574 Ladies Auxiliary, 72 Pearl Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

FORT EDWARD – Henry Ross Skeen went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 23, 2024, at his home in Fort Edward, New York, surrounded by his loving family.  

Henry was born on December 8, 1932, in St. Paul, Virginia, to Everette Lawson Skeen and Lake “Bettie” Jessie. A man of deep faith, Henry lived his life guided by the teachings of his favorite book, The Bible. He was devoted to his church, his family, and his community, embodying the values he held dear throughout his life.  

In 1953, Henry married the love of his life, Florence Marion Decker Skeen. Together they shared 55 wonderful years of marriage until her passing in 2009.  

Henry proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army, stationed in Alaska before receiving an honorable discharge in 1954. Following his military service, he worked as a machinist for the Rondout Paper Mill for many years and later joined AMETEK Rotron until his retirement.  

Henry is survived by his son David Skeen and wife Doreen, along with their daughter Lauren; and by his daughter Donna and husband Timothy Philbin, her daughter Rachel Vaughn and husband Nicolas, and great-grandson Cullen Henry Vaughn.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife Florence Marion Decker Skeen.  

As per Henry’s wishes, there will be no public services or calling hours. A private remembrance and celebration of his life will be held in the spring of 2025 in Kerhonkson, New York.  

Henry’s unwavering faith and love for those around him leave a lasting legacy. May his memory bring comfort to all who knew him.