Category Archives: Obituaries

HUDSON FALLS – Sandy (Pincheon) Priest, 81, of Hudson Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

Born on January 9, 1940 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Charlotte Pincheon. 

Sandy lived her entire life in Hudson Falls and spent many of those years, caring for her parents, until their passing.

She was employed at the Troy Shirt Factory and also at Bubbles & Sun.

Sandy loved watching NASCAR, especially her favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt, Jr.  She also was an avid reader and loved the challenge of Word Search Puzzles.  Sandy was talented at embroidery and took great pride in giving them away as gifts.   She enjoyed tapping her foot to country music and watching old TV shows.

Sandy will be dearly missed by her neighbors, close friends and family.  The family wishes to thank Dr. Ann Evans for the care, compassion and kindness given to Sandy and her family. 

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Barbara Chadwick.

Those left to miss Sandy include her son, Tim Priest and  Louise Nason of Kingsbury and grandson, Tony Priest. Also, she is survived by her son, Kevin and his wife, Cindy Priest of Niskayuna and grandson, Will Priest and granddaughter, Alex Priest.  She will be missed by her daughter, Wendy Meccariello of Scotia and granddaughter, Allison (Joseph) Sisson and grandson, Vincent Meccariello, and two great granddaughters, Ava and Charlotte Sisson. She is also survived by her daughter, Laurie Brizzell of Loudonville and grandson, Zachary Brizzell; and several nieces and nephews.

Sandy requested that services will be private and for immediate family only.  Those that attend the services, are required to wear face masks and maintain social distance.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SPCA of Upstate NY, 588 Queensbury Ave., Queensbury, NY  12804.

SOUTH GLENS FALLS – William R. “Billy” Keays, 66, of South Glens Falls and a longtime resident of Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully at his home, Men of Moreau, on April 21, 2021, after complications from years of health problems.

Born on June 7, 1954 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Constance and David Keays.

Billy was a 1974 graduate of Hudson Falls High School.  Following graduation, he started his long relationship with the Green Jackets Football team, where he was so proud to have been their waterboy.  In 2012, Billy was inducted into the Green Jackets Hall of Fame for all the hard work and dedication he gave to the team. 

He was also a hard worker and very devoted at his job.  Billy was an assembler at the Community Workshop in Queensbury and after three decades of service, he retired from CWI North County Ventures. 

As an avid member of the Special Olympics, Billy competed in bowling, track and field and swimming.  Every year, he walked away with many medals and trophies. Billy was a proud athlete.   He enjoyed going to Sandy’s, Humbugs and Good Times, where he enjoyed the atmosphere of rock and roll music and dancing.  Billy also looked forward to his annual birthday dinner at Hooters. 

He was an enthusiastic and friendly man, with a sensitive, caring nature, soft-spoken manner and an outgoing personality.  Billy will be greatly missed by his many friends at day program and his housemates, Charlie, Ted and Sean and his cats, Jack and Spirit.

Survivors include his sister, Darah Keays-Todd and her husband Scott of Queensbury; his niece, Jennifer Norris and her husband, Craig of Hudson Falls and children, John and Caira; his nephew, Adam Willis and his wife, Megan and children, Avery, Addison and Ashton.

Billy’s family wishes to extend a special thank you for the love and support provided to Billy from his caregivers throughout the years.

Friends may call on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.  All those that attend will be required to wear face masks and maintain social distance.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at the funeral home.

Billy will be laid to rest, following the funeral service, at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

The family suggests that memorial donations by made to SPCA of Upstate NY, 588 Queensbury Avenue, Queensbury, NY  12804.

QUEENSBURY—Dorothy “Dot” Morehouse, 89, a longtime resident of Queensbury, passed away peacefully at her home, with her family by her side, on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

Born on September 4, 1931, in Fort Edward, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Anna (Thompson) Dickinson.

On December 23, 1951, she married Walter F. Morehouse and they spent 51 years together, before Walter passed away in July of 2002.

After graduating from Fort Edward High School in 1950, she began working at Glens Falls Hospital as a nurse’s aide. Dot stayed home to raise her children before going back to work at Clark’s Department Store in 1963. After that, she worked at the family businesses, Walt’s Bike and Walt’s Grocery with her husband.

When her children were young, Dot started the West Glens Falls Cub Scout Pack 17 and was involved for over 15 years. Then she helped her husband with Boy Scout Troop 17 in West Glens Falls. Dot loved working with the young children. She was a very talented craftsman, building many beautiful creations in her workshop. Dot spent many hours working in her gardens. She was also talented at knitting and crocheting wonderful gifts for her family. She enjoyed square dancing with the Merry Mohicans Square Dance Club.  Dots greatest treasured love was time spent with her many family members and she held a special place in her heart for her dog, Roo. 

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her three brothers, Kenneth Dickinson, Frederick Dickinson, and Gerald Dickinson, her stepson, Butch Morehouse and her sister, Virginia Austin.

Survivors include her children, Linda Morehouse and her companion, Nelson Dixon of Queensbury, Theresa DeCastro and her husband, Gino of Queensbury, Walter Morehouse of Stony Creek, Roger Morehouse and his wife, Gail of Queensbury, Ronnie Morehouse and his companion, Karen Holcomb of Glens Falls and Brenda Lewis and her companion, Ron Petty of Hudson Falls; several grandchildren and step-grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; her two sisters, Elizabeth “Betty” Langer of Pulaski and Carol Gibbs of Queensbury; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Friends and family may call on Sunday, April 25, 2021, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

The funeral service will be conducted on Sunday at 2 p.m. following the calling hours at the funeral home with the Reverend Penny Brink, of the United Methodist Church of South Glens Falls, officiating.

Burial will follow at Moss Street Cemetery.

Dot’s family suggests that memorial donations be made in her name to the Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York, 213 Meadowbrook Rd., Queensbury, NY 12804.

GLENS FALLS – Marcus J. Berg, 61, formerly of Dix Avenue, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at The Pines in Glens Falls.

Born on October 2, 1959 in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Frederick Marcus Berg and Mildred Louise Woodcock.

He was a graduate of Schenectady High School, and for some time, a former student at Adirondack Community College.  Marcus also spent much of his time studying independently and taking Harvard classes.

He proudly served his country in the Army National Guard and was honorably discharged on September 26th,1977.

For many years, Marcus was in the roofing industry, and was often considered a workaholic.

He enjoyed studying, building computers, his music, painting, visiting family and friends, picnics, and spending time with his daughter and grandchildren. Marcus enjoyed watching silent movies, war documentaries, martial art films and animated movies, hiking and exploring nature.  He  loved all animals, especially dogs. Marcus also enjoyed helping others, going out to eat, and taking many pictures.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Keith Berg; his nephew, Lawrence “Buddy” Berg; his niece, Niah Lynn Durham; his longtime friend and brother, Shaun Millington, and his sister, Tammy Lynn Palmer.

Survivors include his daughter, Krystal Bekele and her husband, Michael Alexander-Bekele; his granddaughters, Hadley and Athena Bekele of North Carolina; his brother, Larry Berg and his wife, Tabitha Millington of South Glens Falls ; his older sister, Frederika Berg; his nieces, Alicia Berg, Brianna Berg, Heather Berg, Tammy Lord; his nephews, Damien Berg, Noah Berg, Sebastion Berg, Braxton Berg, Carter Berg; lifelong friends, Rose Nueman, Frericka Stevens, Thomas Holcomb, Althea Burts and Tanya Burts; and many friends.

Friends may call on Monday, April 26, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., in Hudson Falls.   Masks and social distancing are required at the funeral home.

He will be laid to rest at 2 p.m., on Monday, at the Corinth Rural Cemetery in Corinth. Those that wish to attend the graveside service, are asked to meet at the cemetery.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to C.R. Wood Cancer Center, 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

HUDSON FALLS – Beverly L. Avidon, 81, formerly of Hudson Falls, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern.

Burial will be private, at Glens Falls Cemetery on Bay Street in the city of Glens Falls.

HUDSON FALLS – Douglas A. French, 77, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021, following a short illness.  Doug was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who will be immeasurably missed by those who loved him.

Doug was born on July 25, 1943 to Everett and Mabel (White) French.  He graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1961 and subsequently attended Norwich University in Vermont.

On January 8, 1966, Doug married the love of his life, Donna Edgerly at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.

Doug enjoyed an accomplished career at Glens Falls Hospital.  His engineering acumen and keen knowledge of mechanical systems were crucial to the “behind the scenes” operation of the hospital during his tenure.   As Director of Facilities, Doug oversaw the design and construction of Pruyn Pavilion and was instrumental in executing the rigorous building requirements needed for the installation of the facility’s then state-of-the-art linear accelerator.  Doug’s contributions at the hospital, led to his promotion as Vice President for Environmental Services, a position he held until his retirement.

Doug was a master carpenter and could expertly build a house as easily as he could make a stunning piece of custom furniture.  With his two sons, he started DA2B (Dad and 2Boys) Builders in his retirement and quickly found that the quality of his craftmanship and his integrity created a high demand for his services.

One of Doug’s greatest pleasures in retirement was going to the “flying field” to pilot his model aircraft with fellow enthusiasts and when he could, sharing the experience with is grandchildren.

Besides his parents, Doug  was predeceased by his loving wife, Donna, who passed away in 2003.

Left to cherish his memory are his son, Matthew (Jennifer) French, his daughter, Mechelle (Chris) Barden and his son, Joshua (Melissa) French.  Doug was also adored by his grandchildren, Erica (Trevor) Jensen, Nathan French, Nicholas Barden, Natalie Barden, Isabella French, Austin French, Shawn Lunt and Alexis Peterson.  Doug appreciated the kindness and care over the years, from his sister in law, Deb Palmer and Colleen Russell and particularly treasured his 75-year friendship with Bill Larmon.

Sincere gratitude for the kindness, compassion and competence of the Tower 3 and Tower 2 nurses and caregivers at the Glens Falls Hospital -you are a remarkable group of people.

As per Doug’s wishes, there will be no calling hours and a graveside service will be private.

Memorial donations in memory of Doug may be made to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, 100 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.

HUDSON FALLS & SALEM – Douglas S. “Doug” Barber, 62, of Hudson Falls and formerly of Salem, passed away peacefully in his wife, Erin’s arms at home, on Thursday, April 15, 2021, after a valiant battle with cancer.    

Born on October 16, 1958 in Cambridge, he was the son of Barbara Barber and the late John Barber.

Doug spent his childhood in Salem and graduated from Washington Academy, where he enjoyed playing sports.  Following high school, for several years, he worked with his mentor and friend, the late Edward Shaler, in the trucking industry.  Doug later was in the wholesale car business.

He spent his whole life learning the ins and outs of playing golf.   Doug loved being on the course, where he made many friends and where he enjoyed swinging the clubs almost every weekend.  If he wasn’t playing his favorite sport, Doug was with his favorite people.  He loved his family and his friends.  Doug was a great friend with a keen sense of humor and sharp wit. 

Doug was blessed to have found his soulmate and friend in Erin.  They were a wonderful team that lived, knowing unconditional love.  Doug carried himself with effortless kindness and a gentle walk through life.  He will be forever missed and loved by Erin, his family and his friends.  Those closest to him will always be thankful and appreciative to everyone that cared for him and for his family. 

Besides his mother, Doug leaves behind his beloved wife, Erin; his brother, Mitchell (Lisa) Barber; two nieces, Dr. Lindsay (Sherman) Barber and Laurel (Brittany) Teixeiras; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Services for Doug will be private.

Memorial donations may be made to Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 225, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

GANSEVOORT – Nina Mary Nichols-DeHues, 59 years young, and a longtime resident of Fort Edward has passed peacefully on Sunday, April 11, 2021, following a long illness.

Born in Glen Falls, on July 6, 1961, to the late Carl and Shirley (Bates) Nichols.

Nina attended Queensbury High School, following high school she went to medical school and served in the U.S. Navy.

In 1997, she married Bernie DeHues, III.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her granddaughter, Keara.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Aubree Bannister, Moriah (Bill) Hoffer, Hillary Bannister, Adam Bannister; her grandchildren, Keana, Kali and Mason.

A viewing for Nina will be on Monday, April 19, 2021 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in the Town of Stillwater.

HUDSON FALLS – Venita M. Duffany, 88, a longtime resident of Vaughn Road, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2021, at Fort Hudson Nursing Center, Inc., in Fort Edward.

Born on February 7, 1933 in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Rose (Jessey) Mumblo.

Venita was a 1951 graduate of Hudson Falls High School.

On May 25, 1958, she married Nelson E. Duffany, Jr. at St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.  They shared 58 loving years of marriage together until his passing on March 25, 2017.

She worked at the Imperial Chemical, formerly in Queensbury, where she was a private secretary.

Venita was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls and enjoyed knitting, crocheting and picture taking.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is predeceased by a sister, Vida Dashnaw and her brothers, Archie, Reginald and Donald Mumblo.

Survivors include her two sons, Mark Duffany and his wife, Pam of Hudson Falls and David Duffany, and her daughter in law, Lynn of South Glens Falls; five grandchildren, Patrick Duffany and his late wife, Sara, Jonathan Duffany, David Duffany, Jr., Michael Duffany and Alyssa Duffany; her beloved caregiver and niece, Paulette Foote, as well as many other nieces and nephews.

Due to the current pandemic, services will be private

The Rite of Committal will take place at St. Paul’s Cemetery, on Vaughn Rd, in the town of Kingsbury.

Memorial donations in her memory of Venita may be made to the CR Wood Cancer Center, 100 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.

Venita’s family wishes to extend a special thank you for the love and care provided by the staff at Fort Hudson Nursing Center, Inc.

LITTLETON, CO – June D. Angrisani passed away surrounded by her family on December 10, 2020 in Littleton, CO. June was born on June 2, 1928 in West Reading, PA, to Stuart Henry Hubler and Edna Faye Hubler nee Goldman. Her only sibling, younger brother Stuart Denman “Denny” Hubler, died from fatal injuries incurred during a car accident at 21 years of age in 1953. He is forever missed.

June is a graduate of Reading Senior High School, Class of 1946, and Montgomery Hospital School of Nursing in Norristown, PA, in November 1949. After receiving her RN License, June worked at Community General Hospital in Reading, PA, until she joined the staff at the VA Hospital in Lebanon, PA in 1953. After her marriage, June transferred to the VA Hospital in East Orange, NJ, and then worked as a registered nurse in Glens Falls.

June married Arthur G. Angrisani on January 29, 1955, in Nutley, NJ. They treasured every day of their 59 years and 8 months together until his death on August 26, 2014. Her family was fortunate to be able to enjoy her time as a stay at home mom from 1956-1974. June and Arthur split their time between Hudson Falls, and Melbourne, FL, for several years until they sold their NY house in 2005 to live year-round in FL. Both enjoyed returning to NY for the Saratoga racing season.

For ten years, while Arthur pursued his career as a Licensed Professional Civil Engineer, June owned Village Wines & Liquors in Hudson Falls. June was an active member of both the Hudson Falls-Kingsbury Chamber of Commerce and the Hudson Falls Business & Professional Women’s Club. She was elected president of the Chamber in 1992 and received the BPW Club’s Woman of the Year Award in 1993.

June was a communicant of St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Hudson Falls, for more than 40 years and was also a parishioner of Ascension Catholic Church in Melbourne, FL, and St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Littleton, CO. After retiring, she enjoyed delivering Meals on Wheels as well as being a greeter at Sunday Mass, a member of the Bereavement Ministry, a member of the Glens Falls Hospital Guild, and a helper with The Hole in the Woods Camp. June also enjoyed attending a variety of classes at Seniors Adventures in Learning in Melbourne, FL, which led her and Arthur to publish their memoirs in bound books for the family.

June enjoyed many interests such as reading, volunteering, orchestral music, ballet and the theatre. She excelled at keeping in touch with friends and family by letters, emails and personalized cards made by her for special occasions.

June is survived by her sons: Dennis and his partner Diane in NY, David and his wife Vanessa in MD, and Joseph and his wife Rebecca in CO; her granddaughters: Jacquelyn and Jessica in GA; grandson Matthew and his wife Adria in MO; granddaughter Julie in NC; her great granddaughters: Olivia in GA and Addeline in MO; her beloved sisters-in-law: Josephine and Mary Ann in NJ; and treasured nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews in NY and NJ.

Arthur and June will be interred at the Gerald Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, after a Memorial Mass in late Spring 2021. The specific date and time to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to a cause that was close to June’s heart: The Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Foundation.

KINGSBURY – Raymond G. Neumann, 82, a long-time resident of Kingsbury, passed away peacefully, March 25, 2021, after a short illness.

Born May 12, 1938 in Glendale, Queens, New York, he was the son of the late Olga (Olsen) and Fred Neumann, Sr.

Ray attended South Glens Falls High School. 

On September 10, 1960, Ray married the love of his life, Barbara Brayton, at the Presbyterian Church in Queensbury. 

For 20 years he worked as powerplant operator for Finch Pruyn in Glens Falls.

Ray had a passion for old classic cars, owning over 60 in his lifetime. He enjoyed working in the garage, fixing up the cars for resale.  Ray loved to garden, often trying to feed his daughters the tomatoes, which they politely refused.  He was an accomplished wood worker and made many items for his family, including furniture, toy furniture and doll houses.  Ray had a great sense of humor and always managed to put a smile on his family’s face.  Most of all, Ray’s family was the center of his life.   He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be greatly missed.

Besides his parent, Ray was predeceased by his brother, Fred Neumann, Jr.

Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Barbara Neumann of Kingsbury; his daughters, Brenda Barlow and her significant other, Randy Klena of Greenfield Center, Kerry Carlisle and her husband, Greg of Kingsbury, Kelly Savasta and her husband, Frank of Hudson Falls; his grandchildren, Heather Baker and her husband, Bradd, and their children, Jayden and Taytum, Stanley Barlow and his significant other, Katie, and their child, Avery, Codee Carlisle, Taylor Carlisle, Frank Savasta and his fiancé, Amber Marshall, and his daughter, Brynlie, and Asia Savasta; several nieces nephews and cousins, as well as his beloved dog, Barney.

Due to the current pandemic, services are private and at the convenience of the family.

Ray’s family wishes to extend a special thank you for the care provided from the staff at Glens Falls Hospital ICU.

Memorial donations in memory of Ray may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 2 Pine West Plaza #202, Albany, NY 12205.

HUDSON FALLS – Lawrence “Larry” Keith Bartlett, 80, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2021, after a short illness.

Born December 7, 1940 in Hague, he was the son of the late Clayton H. and Margaret (Penders) Bartlett.  Larry was one of 16 devoted siblings.

Larry served proudly and honorably in the United States Army.  After several career paths, he worked and retired from the Queensbury School System.  Larry’s kindness, wit and sense of humor endeared him to friends, staff, students and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.  He was lovingly referred to as “Larry the Legend”.

In addition to his parents, Larry was predeceased by his sisters, Mary Patricia (Neal) Foster, Margaret (Don) Prevost, Lois (Clarence “Tink”) Kelley, Lona (Larry) Jennings; his brothers, John Bartlett, Gillette (Patricia) Bartlett, Richard (Anne) Bartlett, Dennis (Barbara) Bartlett; his sisters in law, both named Linda Bartlett; his brothers in law, Henry Kelley and Joe Hutchins; also a special aunt, Lona.

Survivors include his sisters, Anne Hutchins, Marilla (Gerald) Washburn, Cindy (Leonard) Porter, Michelle Kelley; his brothers, David (Virginia) Bartlett, Leigh Bartlett and Clayton Bartlett.  He will be dearly missed by his close nephews, David Foster, “DJ” (Paige) Foster and Lawrence (Nikia) Foster and Steven (Kara) Charlton, whom he loved as sons.  He was loved and will be missed by his many nieces, nephews, numerous friends and his two dogs, Blackie and Ginger.

The Bartlett family would like to extend a thank you to his nephew, John Foster and his wife, Katie, for always being there for Larry and to his nieces, Kelly Jennings and Tammy Washburn for their special care provided in his final days.  Also, thank you to the staff at Slate Valley Nursing Center for the care and compassion they gave to Larry throughout his time there.

Go Dodgers!

Friends may call, Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, in Hudson Falls.