Category Archives: Obituaries

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.

GANSEVOORT – Margaret M. Roberts, 86, of Gansevoort, joined the angels in heaven on Thursday, October 13, 2022.

Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the Zion Episcopal Church in Hudson Falls.

A full obituary will be in a future edition of the Post Star.

HUDSON FALLS – Michael W. Pinkowski, 66, of Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, October 12, 2022, at the Pines Nursing Home in Glens Falls.

Born on January 9, 1956, in Schenectady, he was a long-time area resident and son of the late Walter and Mary Pinkowski. Michael was a 1974 graduate of Hudson Falls High School. He worked for Maloy’s Construction for several years, retiring as a superintendent, and prior to that, worked for Kilby Brothers Construction.

On December 29, 1983, he married the love of his life, the former Margaret Stewart, and they enjoyed almost 39 years of marriage together. Michael was a member of the Local 157 Labor Union in Schenectady and the Barnstormers Snowmobile Club. In his spare time, he was a bartender at the Homestead and was a member of the pool league there.  

Michael is survived by his wife, Margaret Pinkowski of Hudson Falls; his children, Matthew Pinkowski and Melissa Pinkowski, both of Hudson Falls; a brother, four sisters, many nieces and nephews and a host of close friends that were more like family.

Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, on the park in Hudson Falls, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated.

Following the Mass all are welcome to the Hudson Falls American Legion Post 574 on Pearl Street in Hudson Falls with the bar available at 1:30 pm and the reception hall at 2 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff on the 2^nd Floor at The Pines in Glens Falls for all the care and compassion given to Michael and his family. Arrangements are under the care of Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

FORT EDWARD – Lucy Mead, 67 of Fort Edward, passed away after a long illness on Tuesday evening, October 11, 2022 at home, surrounded by her family.

Lucy was born April 21, 1955 in Glens Falls, the daughter of the late Arthur and Margaret (DeLaire) McIntosh. She was a graduate of Queensbury High School and worked for many years at the Price Chopper store in Queensbury in the Bakery, retiring in 2002.

On August 2, 1980, she married the love of her life, Stephen Mead, at The Church of God on Staple Street in Glens Falls. They enjoyed 42 years of marriage together. Lucy and Stephen were devoted members of The Church of God and they enjoyed spending Sundays there together. She enjoyed cross stitching and made many crafts for family and friends over the years. Lucy loved to bake and cook and liked camping in the outdoors. She hardly missed any of the local area events such as Sandy Hill Days, the Adirondack Balloon Festival and the Fireworks by the river in Fort Edward just to name a few.

In addition to her parents, Lucy is predeceased by a brother, Jim McIntosh and a sister, Betty Shortsleeves.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Stephen Mead of Fort Edward; her son, Matthew Mead and his wife, Angela of Poultney, VT; her cherished grandchildren, Rain, Jaxon, and Maverick Mead; her brothers, John and Bruce McIntosh; a sister, Mary McIntosh; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Joe and Michele Mead; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Monday, October 17, 2022 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. A graveside service will follow at 12:30 pm at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Memorial donations may be made in her name to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA  22116-7023.

HUDSON FALLS/WILTON – Joseph M. Collins, 89, a longtime resident of Hudson Falls and more recently Wilton, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022, at the Glens Falls Hospital.  

Born August 2, 1933 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Walter S. Sr. and Julia Agnus (McKinney) Collins.  Joseph was a 1951 graduate of St. Mary’s Academy in Glens Falls.

On September 27, 1959 he married Sandra J. Catone at St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward.  They shared 63 loving years together.

Joseph worked at Hercules/Ciba-Geigy in Hudson Falls in the TS Lab. He proudly served as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corp in 1953. He received his orders to report to Korea during the end of the Korean conflict, however was deployed to Japan.  He was honorably discharged in 1956.  He owned and operated Collins’ Grocery on Bay St., Glens Falls for four years and later worked for UA Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 773, where he retired in 1995.

In High School he was involved in many sports. His claim to fame was when he pitched a no hitter for the Kerry Blues.  Joseph was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed golf, Syracuse Basketball, Notre Dame Football, the NY Giants, and the New York Mets (when they won).

He enjoyed spending time with his family, children and grandchildren and being Pa. He never missed his children’s sporting and school events and also coached little league for many years. Pa was his grandchildren’s biggest supporter and you could always find him in the stands.

He is predeceased by his parents, Walter Scott, Sr. and Julia Collins; a brother, Walter Scott, Jr.; a son in law William Rehm.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Sandra (Catone) Collins; his children, Daniel Collins (Lynn), Julie Carrow (Albert), Colleen Schnorr (William), Margaret Rehm, Lynn Harper (Gary); his grandchildren, Zach Rehm, Breanne Taylor (Derek), Ryan Carrow (Kara), William Schnorr, Jr. (Lauren), Rebecca Schnorr (Dana), Mallory Harper (Matt), Andrew Harper, Lukas Carrow (Meghan); great grandchildren, Brooke Taylor, Makenna Taylor; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Friends may call from 9:30 to 11:30 am on Friday, October 14, 2022, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

A Mass of Christian burial will follow at noon at St Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.

Burial will immediately follow at the Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

The family wishes to give a special and sincere thank you to Bonnie Potter for her care and dedication to our father over the last few months.  We’d also like to thank the nurses on Tower 3 at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Also, a special thank you to Bob and Vicki McGough from Saint Therese Chapel in Gansevoort for their kindness throughout.

Thank you to Gladys for riding shotgun.

Memorial donation in memory of Joseph may be sent to Disabled Veterans of America, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 1003 Loudon Rd, Cohoes, NY 12047.

QUEENSBURY – Patricia Ann (VanDoran) Burch, 73 of Queensbury, passed away Tuesday morning, October 11, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born February 6, 1949 in Glens Falls, she was a life-long area resident and daughter of the late James S. and Jane (Berrigan) VanDoran. Patricia was a graduate of Fort Edward High School and was the loving wife of Ronald Burch, whom she married November 11, 1968 in Hudson Falls. She and Ronald enjoyed 54 years of marriage and companionship together.

Earlier in her career, she worked at WO in Glens Falls. She then went on to work at C.R. Bard where she worked for 12 years until her retirement in 2016. Patricia enjoyed reading, camping and going for rides, but her greatest enjoyment was getting together with her relatives at family gatherings.

In addition to her parents, Patricia is predeceased by a sister, Eileen Corville; and two brothers, James and Philip VanDoran.

She is survived by her loving husband, Ronald Burch; her daughter, Kelly Burch (Michael Perrelli); her grandchildren, Brittanie Potter (Berakah Smith), Brandon Potter, Nathan Bardin, and Zachary Bardin; her brother, Jonathan VanDoran (Christina); and several nieces, nephews and close friends.

Friends may call from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home.

The Rite of Committal will follow the funeral service at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

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

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