Category Archives: Obituaries

HUDSON FALLS – On Saturday, November 12th, 2022, Fred Quackenbush, passed away peacefully at the age of 90.

Fred met his wife, Mary Jane Kryszczak, while she was vacationing in Lake George with friends. They were married on April 9, 1961. Eventually they made Hudson Falls their home where they raised their children, Mark, Barry, and Sherri. Before meeting his wife, he was in the Army during the Korean War and later supported his family with employment at Ciba Geigy.

Fred was active in the community as a volunteer firefighter, coaching local sports teams, and as a school crossing guard.

To say he was an avid hockey fan is an understatement. He is best known to the locals for his love of hockey. He was inducted to the Adirondack Hockey Hall of Fame in 2017 as a “builder of the game of hockey in the Adirondack region.” He was a season ticket holder for over 30 years and over the course of six different franchises. He could always be found in section A at the Civic Center rooting for the local team. He was a member of the Adirondack Hockey Booster Club since its inception in the 1980s and was on the Booster Club’s board. Fred collected hockey memorabilia from around the world and enjoyed giving a tour of his collection which was once even featured in the Post Star.

In the hockey offseason, he could be found working as a Box Seat Usher at the Saratoga Racecourse. He took his position as Box Seat Usher quite seriously and in August 2012, The Saratogian wrote an article on his passion for being an usher and stated, “If they ever made a Mount Rushmore for racecourse ushers, Quackenbush’s likeness would probably be on it.”

Amongst Fred’s other hobbies were NASCAR and hunting with family and friends.

Fred was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane and best feline companion, Charlie.

He is survived by his children; Mark (Deborah), Barry (Donna), and Sherri; his grandchildren, Kristy (Louis), Sean (Tara), Jonathan (Leah), and Derek (Jesse); and his great-grandchildren, Lucian and Holden.

Friends may call on Thursday, November 17, 2022, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m., on Friday, November 18, 2022, at St. Mary’s/ St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.

The Rite of Committal will take place 1:30 p.m., at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in the town of Stillwater, with full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Parkinson’s Foundation (https://www.parkinson.org/).

HUDSON FALLS – Jacqueline A. Higgins, 79, of Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully Friday morning, November 4, 2022 at Fort Hudson Nursing Home in Fort Edward.

Born on August 23, 1943 in Fort Edward, she lived in the area her entire life and was the daughter of the late Martin and Veronica (Conlee) Varley.

Jacqueline attended St. Mary’s Grade School as well as Hudson Falls High School and went on to earn her cosmetology license. She owned and operated The Powder Box salon on Warren Street in Glens Falls for over 25 years where she made many friends and served clients who loved her. She was very artistic and loved to make crafts and do decorative painting. Jacqueline enjoyed going camping with her family many summers, but most of all, loved spending any time she could with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her long-time companion, Arthur J. Trackey, who she shared over 40 years of companionship with; and her sisters, Patricia Hamlin and Joan Macey.

She is survived by her children, Beth Bruno (Scott) of Queensbury, and Michael Higgins (Bridgit) of South Glens Falls; Grandchildren, Kyle Bruno (Britnie), Matt Bruno, Shelby Olden (Nick), Dillon Higgins (Cassie), and Oliva Higgins (Shawn); her great-grandchildren, Marlee and Tucker Olden, and Kaydence Bruno; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, on the Park in Hudson Falls, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Desmond Rossi, Pastor. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hudson Falls.

The family would like to thank the staff of S wing at Fort Hudson for their exceptional care and support

Memorial Donations may be made to Fort Hudson Nursing Home Activities Fund, 319 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828 or to the Glens Falls Hospital, 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

HUDSON FALLS – Douglas Coughlin, 89, of Notre Dame St., passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. 

Born on March 28, 1933, in AuSable Forks, he was the son of the late David and Connie (Hall) Coughlin.  He was one of six children and eventually moved to Worcester, MA, where Doug attended school from 1^st grade to 7^th grade.  He did so well in school that he was allowed to leave early in the day, so he could help family finances by selling newspapers.

His mother died when he was a teenager and his father remarried Helen Torrance.  Doug chose to live with his grandparents in AuSable Forks and his siblings went to live with their dad and his new wife.  Two weeks after graduating from AuSable High School, he joined the United States Air Force during the Korean War.  He was 17 at the time and stationed in England, traveling to France, Germany, Italy and Venice.

After his military service, his old high school coach and mentor, Coach Hoy, encouraged him to go into education in Plattsburgh.  He told him he would be picking him up at 8 in the next morning and that was how the decision was made! As Doug always said, “If it hadn’t been for Coach Hoy, I’d probably be a bum today!” Upon graduation from Plattsburgh, he continued his education by getting his master’s degree from Siena College.

Doug started his teaching career in Hudson Falls as a 5^th grade teacher in 1956.  Two years later, he became a 6^th grade teacher and then reading teacher.  His former principal assigned him to be the principal of Dix Ave. School.  Doug worked for 31 years before retirement.  During this time, he was Assistant Superintendent to Dr. John Zeis, former Hudson Falls Superintendent.  Dr. Zeis said of Doug that he was always child orientated, staying extra hours after school to help students.  This included keeping score during basketball games.  He loved his job and said, “I have never come to work not looking forward to seeing the kids.  They have been the best part of my years with the school.”

After retirement in 1993, Doug continued his enjoyment of community minded activities.  He joined the Elks Lodge # 81 where he helped with Christmas activities for less fortunate families, became Chaplain President and Executor Committee Member of Section II and Chairman for Housing and Transportation, Drum and Bugle Housing Chairman and President of Northeastern Harness Horseman.  He loved all sports, especially the horses! He also enjoyed bowling with some of his Dix Ave. teachers.

Doug’s greatest contributions are those he had made for the kids.  He was truly a Robin Hood of his time, who always sought out the faceless and the downtrodden in the crowd and worked to make their lives better. His personal hands on approach has touched the lives of children, parents and community.

His grandson, John expressed his sentiments by the following words, “I would like to think his bad heart was due to his willingness to give.  He gave so much to underprivileged children.”

Besides his parents, Doug was predeceased by his children, Connie Coughlin, Linda O’Hara, and his son in law, Michael O’Hara, his siblings, Nancy Carte, Tom Coughlin, Betty Coughlin, Alice Plumadore and David Gilbo.

Survivors include his loving wife, Barbara Coughlin of Hudson Falls; his two grandsons, John O’Hara and his wife, Jenny of Hartford, Ricky Ficarrotta and his fiancé, Moira Nolan; his great grandchildren, Camden O’Hara, Fiona Ficarrotta and Freya Ficarrotta; his stepchildren, Julie and Greg, as well as several great grand stepchildren.

Friends may call Monday, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St. in Hudson Falls.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at the funeral home.

A graveside service will follow at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, at 12:30 p.m., with full military honors.

All are welcome to a gathering following the graveside service at Glen Falls Elk Lodge #81, 32 Cronin Rd., in Queensbury.

Memorial donations in memory of Doug may be made to Haynes House of Hope, 7187 State Route 149, Granville, NY 12832, Tiger Tracker Booster Club, 80 East LaBarge St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839

KINGSBURY – Frances Mary (Dixon) Pringle, aka GiGi, 102, an extraordinary woman, left on her next adventure Tuesday, November 1, 2022, with family and friends at her side.

Born November 28, 1919, to Charles H. and Josephine (Newton) Dixon, Fran grew up in the hamlet of Kingsbury, attending the one-room schoolhouse there, later graduating from Hudson Falls High School.

In October of 1946 she married handsome sailor, Lem H. Pringle of Cortez, FL. They were together for over 57 years until Lem’s death in 2004.

Fran & Lem were lifelong members of the Kingsbury Baptist Church, where they both taught Sunday school.

She worked for many years at General Electric, then worked at and retired from the Washington County Clerk’s Office.

Fran was bitten badly by the traveling bug when the couple visited Hawaii. She continued to travel, first with a Senior Citizen’s group, then with her daughter-in-law, Danusia.

Throughout her life, spanning 2 centuries, she socialized whenever she could and wherever she went. She enjoyed bowling and playing golf. She loved reading as well as watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy.  Fran played a sneaky and mean game of Rummikub and has been awarded the title of Rummikub Queen.

In addition to being predeceased by her parents and husband, her sisters Dorothy Mae Fitzgerald and Irene Josephine Dixon have gone before her.

She is survived by her son, Larry Pringle and wife, Danusia of Belchertown, MA; her daughter, Cynthia Rawls and her husband, Bennie of Hudson Falls; her grandchildren, Joshua Pringle and his wife, Dr. Laura Crankshaw of Hudson, OH, Jared Pringle and his wife, Loni of Belchertown; Krystyna Pringle of Brooklyn; and the diamond in her crown, her great-grandson, Owen Parker Pringle of Belchertown; as well as many beloved nieces, cousins, and long-time friends.

Friends may call Sunday, November 6, 2022, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will be held Monday, November 7, 2022, at 11 a.m., at the Kingsbury Baptist Church, conducted by Pastor Lucy Harris.

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

The family wishes to thank Dr. Kenneth France and Dr. Michael Layden for their excellent care of Fran.

Our deep appreciation goes out to Karen’s Home Care and the amazing women who have cared for and loved our mother: Jill, Kortni, Sharon, Anna, and Kelly, and to Karen Millington for all the “above and beyond” things she did for us over the past 7 days.  Special thanks to Super K Kristen, the chatelaine of Fran’s castle.

Donations can be made in Fran’s memory to the Kingsbury Baptist Church, c/o Sylvia Weaver, 153 Dean Road, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

QUEENSBURY – Dennis K. Daly, 60, of Queensbury, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 29, 2022.

Born on April 19, 1962, he was the son of Leonard and Corleen “Corky” (Nicholson) Daly.

Dennis was a 1981 graduate of Glens Falls High School.  Following his graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly served 27 years during Operation Desert Storm and in Operation Iraqi Freedom. During his distinguished military career, he served in many roles, including as a Drill Sergeant where he achieved the rank of First Sergeant and earned several commendations and awards including the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.

Following his retirement from the Army in 2007, he worked at the Glens Falls Cement Company (Lehigh Hanson Cement Group) and Warren County DPW as an assistant foreman.

In 2007 he met the love of his life Lisa Olsen, together they created a loving blended family of 5 children. They married on May 23, 2015, in South Glens Falls.

Dennis enjoyed traveling with his wife. He took great pride in making his yard the best in the neighborhood. His favorite pastimes included watching football with his boys and his dad, making donations to the casino, sunbathing in his back yard and spending time with his grandchildren. He could always be counted on to lend a hand if family, friends or a neighbor was in need.

His final selfless mission was as an Organ Donor where three major organs were successfully transplanted.

He was predeceased by his sister and best friend, Heather Daly.

Survivors include his wife, Lisa Daly of Queensbury; his parents, Len   and Corky Daly of Hudson Falls; his children, Joseph Daly and his significant other, Natasha Elms of South Glens Falls, Tyler Daly of Queensbury, Erica Smith and her husband, Kyle of Queensbury, Rebecca Winchell and her husband William of Glens Falls, Robert Davis and his wife Trishia of Simpsonville, SC; his beloved grandchildren, Dominick Daly, Myah Daly, Jaimison Elms, Alexis Killian, Kloe Smith, Isabella Smith, Carter Winchell, Ava Winchell, Aubrey Winchell, Madilyn Davis, Mackenzie Davis and Marshall Davis; his siblings, Sharileen Quinn and her husband John of VA, Brian Daly and his wife, Angie of MO, Heidi Gustafson and her husband, Timothy of Queensbury and Cathleen Miller and her husband, Daniel of Queensbury; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and his beloved dog, Daisy.

The family would like to thank both the GFH ICU nurses and the Center for Donation and Transplant staff who provided exceptional care to Dennis and his loved ones.

Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. 

Services will be private.

Burial will take place in Pine View Cemetery, at the convenience of the family.

HUDSON FALLS – Mary Jane Bocchi-Legault, 71, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022, unexpectedly at Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on May 28, 1951, she was the daughter of the late William and Susan (Yannaci) Bocchi.

Mary Jane was a 1969 graduate of Hudson Falls High School.  She also studied art at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and South Carolina.  After school she obtained her certificate as a paralegal.

In her earlier years, Mary Jane worked at various local banks.  Her most recent employment was Assistant Branch Manager at the Great Meadow Credit Union.

Mary Jane enjoyed horses, even owning one at one time, being an artist, her music, playing her piano, being skilled at completing crossword puzzles, shopping, watching TV and playing with her furry friends, Sophie and Sox.

In addition to her parents, Mary Jane is predeceased by her aunt and uncle, Mary and John Fratamico, who were like a second set of parents; along with several other aunts and uncles too numerous to mention.

She is survived by her two brothers, William (Sharon) Bocchi of Rome and Thomas (Mary) Bocchi of Hudson Falls; her nieces, Maria (Tyson) Brooks of Barneveld and Michele (Jim) Brunelle of Hudson Falls; her nephews, Michael Bocchi of Rome, Tim Bocchi of Alfred Station, William (Gena) Bocchi of Rome and Thomas, Jr. (Tracy) Bocchi of Warrensburg; as well as several cousins.

A special thank you to all emergency personnel who helped Mary Jane and to all the Emergency Room Staff and Intensive Care Unit at Glens Falls Hospital for all their care and compassion given, not only to Mary Jane but to her family as well.  A big thanks to all her friends who have helped her through the years, and you know who you are, thank you. She always greatly appreciated your assistance and kindness.

A private graveside service will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fort Edward.

BALLSTON LAKE – Ricardo (Richie) Acosta, 63, was born on April 22, 1959, in New York, New York to Herman Acosta and the late Isabel Galindez.  The Lord called him home on October 18, 2022.

Ricardo worked for Janitronics, an agency that placed him at GlobalFoundries in Ballston Spa, where he met and made many friends.

He loved to travel around the world to places like the Dominic Republic, Puerto Rico, visiting his family while there and traveled to some of the Caribbean Island, enjoying the sun everywhere he went.  Ricardo enjoyed his time in any body of water, swimming in pools, oceans and lakes.  He was an avid fan of football and baseball.

No services will be planned.

He leaves behind his aunt, Margarita Muniz of Puerto Rico, along with a host of family and friends, and his beloved dog, Marlow Brando.

Memorial donations in memory of Ricardo may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

GLENS FALLS – Brett A. Segedi, 56, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, October 19, 2022 at Health Alliance Hospital in Lake Katrine.

Born on November 17, 1965, he was the son of the late Robert and Doreen (LaFontaine) Segedi.

Brett graduated from Westwood High School in Palestine, Texas. He loved music and was a talented vocalist, singing the Carpenters song “Top of World” at his Junior High School talent show and amazing everyone with his beautiful voice. When he sang “You Are So Beautiful” by Joe Cocker, his brother-in-law, Steve said he was a spitting image of the artist, right down to his mannerisms. Brett also sang in the talent show at the ARC every year.

For many years, he worked at Community Workshop in Queensbury, and he also enjoyed volunteering with Meals on Wheels. Brett was a member of the Kiwanis Club in Glens Falls. He was an avid painter and enjoyed painting landscapes and scenery. Brett and his best friend, Ernie Magee, used their talents to create the Self Advocacy logo for the local ARC.

Brett was an amazing man who made the most of his life.  Sports and fitness were a big part of his life and he was an avid weightlifter, and competed in the Special Olympics, winning several medals in Shot Put and Bowling. He also earned several belts in Tae Kwon Do and did so competing from his wheelchair.

Brett enjoyed reading story time to kids at the Head Start daycare as well as the daycare across the street from his ARC residence on Alma Avenue in Hudson Falls.  Those around him always loved his quick humor and beautiful voice. Above all, Brett was a people person who loved spending every holiday with his family.

Throughout his life, Brett endured great struggles and always persevered.  Never dwelling on what he doesn’t have but feeling blessed with what he has been given.

He is predeceased by his father, Robert Segedi; his mother, Doreen Murray; his step-father, Leon Roberts; his sister, Alicia Faye Beagle; and his step-brother, Roy Roberts.

Survivors include his siblings, Robert (Stephanie) Segedi of TN, Dawn Segedi and her partner, Matt LaCrosse and Erin (Steve) Martindale of Hudson Falls; her step-brother, Cody (Hannah) Roberts of TN; his nieces and nephews, Devin Lyman, Brandon (Alexis) Hall, Daniel Norton, Erik Beagle, Bayleigh Beagle and Joseph Beagle; his cousins, Michelle (Kurt) Persons, Thomas (Amy) Persons, Nicole (Jeremey) Harris, Michael Ingleston, Haley Carr and Grace Roberts; and the Roberts cousins clan from Oklahoma.

Friends may call on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. A funeral service will follow at 6:00 pm. Following the funeral service, all are invited to gather and celebrate Brett’s life at the Board Nest in Fort Ann.

Burial will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday at Greenmount Cemetery, Whitehall, where he will be laid to rest next to his mother.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Kelly’s Angels, P.O. Box 2034, Wilton, NY  12831.

QUEENSBURY – Tena M. Campney, 67, of Pinecone Dr., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday October 18, 2022, at Glens Falls Hospital.

Born January 23, 1955, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Ingraham and the late Ruth Pasco. 

She married the love of her life, Barry F. Campney on July 14, 1973, at the Adamsville Church.  They shared 37 years of marriage together before his passing on January 21, 2011.

For many years Tena was employed as a technician at C.R. Bard in Glens Falls.

Tena enjoyed her time with family, watching her soap operas, working on puzzles and spending money on things she didn’t need. She loved animals, Sasha and Oscar were her babies.

Besides her parents and husband, Tena was predeceased by her brother, Stephen Ingraham, and her sisters in law, Sandra Washburn, Barbara Pincheon and Norma Campney.

Survivors include her two children, Ann Davis of Hudson Falls and Brant Campney of Queensbury; her grandchildren, Tyler (Alyssa) Davis, Devan and Kadyn Davis, all of Hudson Falls; her sisters Marsha (Clayton) Greene, Bonnie (Sean) Cameron; two brothers in law, James Campney of Florida and Dennis (Carol) Campney of Illinois; her two sisters in law, Gloria (Donald) DuPrey and Sadria Ingraham, both of Queensbury; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 2 to 3 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

In lieu of flowers or donations, the family asks that you remember how fragile life is, and to live every moment and cherish what you’ve been given.

The family would like to invite everyone to join them for a celebration of life gathering immediately following services at 24 Margaret St, in Hudson Falls.

GANSEVOORT – Margaret Roberts, 86, of Gansevoort, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022, after a long illness.

Born on February 1, 1936 in Horicon, New York to the late Clarence and Cora (Hastings) Meade, she was predeceased by her siblings, Ruth Persons (Meade), Ethel Charon (Meade) and Clarence Meade.

Margaret worked as an Administrative Assistant for several physicians and physicians’ offices in the Glens Falls area before retiring. She had a great love for music and performed professionally during the late 60s and throughout the 70s. Margaret also taught music at the YMCA and then privately at her home for many years.

She was married to her husband of 42 years, Charles (Chuck) A. Roberts on May 23, 1980, and they lived in Gansevoort together for over 40 years. They enjoyed time spent bowling together in various leagues throughout the years and were very active in their church.

She is survived by her loving husband Chuck Roberts, her three children, Barbara (Beajay) Sutter, David A. Lawson (Cheri) and Michael M. Lawson, three step-children, Vicki Roberts (Richard Petterson), Monica Fisk (Thomas) and Charles “Corky” Roberts, and many grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Zion Episcopal Church in Hudson Falls, NY.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.Alz.org. or 1003 Loudon Rd, Cohoes, NY 12047 or a donation to the Zion Episcopal Church, 224 Main St, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.