John “Jack” James Waters

HUDSON FALLS – Early January 22, 2025, John “Jack” James Waters left the world after a long illness. Jack was born August 31, 1949 to Ed and Lorainne Waters of Queensbury NY.

Jack was a graduate of Queensbury High School. He served in the United States Army where he was a bookkeeper.  Jack was an accomplished drummer and member of the band Rudy Ward and the Fugitives. He worked many jobs, including machinist, a police dispatcher, printer, and general Handyman at several hotels and motels in the Lake George area.

He had a daughter, Lisa McIntosh and son, Jonathan Waters early in life. Jack enjoyed watching sports on TV, fishing, camping, boating, drinking beer, and knowing his family was safe and healthy. Jack had several friends he considered family, including Bob Mahar, Larry Pratt, Sue Ovitt, Andy Benware, and many others including all of his Facebook friends. Jack enjoyed camping at the bear slides and Schroon River, and also spending time at his family camp at Hadlock Pond.

Later in life, he enjoyed taking the occasional ride on his hoveround, or e-bike, and talking all about the things he wished he could do. Jack was a father, and grandfather, and a great grandfather.

Jack was predeceased by his father, Edward, and mother, Lorraine; his brother, Art; and sister-in-law Charlene.

Left with memories are his sister; Kathleen (Jimmy); daughter Lisa (JR); son Jon (Sarah); stepdaughter, Melissa; and stepson Duwayne; grandsons, Damien (Ashley), Matt (Emma), Jeff (Bri), Joshua (Brittany), Logan (Kianna), Lucas (Martha), and Landan; several nieces and nephews, as well seven great-grandsons, and four great-granddaughters.

Friends may call from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to American Legion Post 574, 72 Pearl Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

Timothy J. “TJ” Wright

GLENS FALLS – Timothy J. “TJ” Wright, age 45, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 20, 2025 at his home.

TJ was born January 5, 1980 in Glens Falls and was the son of Timothy J. Wright, Sr. and the late Edna “Ann” Colvin Wright. TJ grew up in the area and attended Fort Edward and Hudson Falls Schools.

He was a jack of all trades and master of none and was always willing to lend a hand to anyone that needed help. TJ was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing with his nephew, hunting, dirt track racing, and visiting with his daughter.

In addition to his mother, he is predeceased by his grandparents, Agnes Keich, Robert Wright, and Donald and Pauline Colvin.

He is survived by his daughter, Alice “Ally” of Fort Ann; his father, Timothy, Sr. of Fort Edward; his sisters, Billie Jo (Ervin) Nash of Fort Edward, and Crystal (Kiernan) Wright of South Glens Falls; his special nephews, Zach (Desiree) Nash, and Adam (Kara) Nash both of Fort Edward; a niece, Stella Wright of South Glens Falls; his step sister and brother, Becky and Austin Knapp; his special friends, Jasmine Lake and Jason Barrett; and several great-nieces and nephews, and many aunts and uncles.

Friends may call from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to Homeless Veterans of America, Inc., PO Box 56101, San Jose, California 95156.

Melissa Marie Rock

KINGSBURY – Melissa Marie Rock, 43, of Kingsbury, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at her home.

Born on September 10, 1981, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of Rolland and Mary (DelSignore) Rock.

Melissa was a 1999 graduate of Hudson Falls High School. For the past 20 years she worked at Travelers Insurance, where she was an insurance agent.  Melissa was best known for her love of karaoke and operating MRock Entertainment for over five years.

She deeply loved her family and friends, especially the people at Sully’s East, Bogey’s, Hudson Falls American Legion, Broadway Lanes, Lawrence Street Tavern and the Rock Bar and Grill.  Melissa loved to spend time with her family and friends.  During the summers, she enjoyed going to the   Saratoga Racetrack.  She loved shopping, especially at her favorite store, Buckle.  Melissa also enjoyed trying her luck at bingo.

Her mom was her best friend.  They loved doing everything together, especially their weekly tv night.  She also looked forward to her weekly trips to Good Vibes, she had her own special drink “Rockstar”.  Melissa enjoyed collecting nutcrackers, as well as freebird boots and blowfish sneakers.  She always would be seen wearing her cherished handmade jewelry.

She is survived by her parents, Rolland and Mary Rock; her siblings, Mark (Jennifer) Rock, Christopher Rock, Scott (Cricket) Rock, Steven Rock and TJ (Rena) Rock; her nieces and nephews, who she loved as her own, Elizabeth (Nick May) Rock, Haleigh (Madison) Akins-Rock, Evan Rock, Philip Rock, Tiffany Rock and Landon Rock; and her great nieces, Avery May and Emerson May.

Friends are invited to the calling hours on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

At the request of the Rock family, a celebration of life will be held at the Rock Bar and Grill in the spring.

Burial will also be in the spring at Union Cemetery in Fort Edward.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Countryside Veterinary Medical Group, 454 Queensbury Ave, Queensbury, NY 12804in Queensbury or a Gofundme has been set up to support the Rock Family during this unexpected Loss https://gofund.me/aae1b487

Neal E. Winch

FORT ANN – Neal E. Winch, 84, of Hadlock Pond Road, passed away peacefully at his son’s home, on Saturday, January 18, 2025, following a brief illness.

Born July 5, 1940, in Gansevoort, he was the son of the late Francis and Nellie (Everts) Winch.

Neal was a graduate of Fort Edward High School. He was a hard worker and had worked for GE and Native Textiles through the years.

He was a very intelligent man and loved reading, with his favorites being westerns, Sci-Fi’s, and the latest releases by James Patterson. Neal loved taking trips to the bookstores. He was a huge fan of James Bond movies and television series such as Yellowstone and NCIS. Neal loved spending time gardening and hanging out in his yard enjoying the beauty of where he called, “home”. Summer camping trips to Lake Bomoseen in Vermont was something he looked forward to.

Neal was a huge fan of video games. When his children were younger, he made sure they had the latest gaming consoles so he could master them all. Most of all, he loved spending as much time as he could with his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Neal is predeceased by his wife, Beverly (Perkins) Winch.

Neal is survived by his loving children, Deborah (Winch) Walek of Queensbury, David Winch (Genise) of New Jersey, Maurice “Moe” Winch (Tracey) of Fort Ann, and Adrienne (Winch) Cross; his grandchildren, Kenneth, Paul, Jamie, Maxwell, Mason, Benjamin, Brieanna, Jeffrey, Kaylee, Aurora, Cameron, Addison, Dakota, Andrew, Caleb, Matthew, and Desirea; and his great grandchildren, Aleah, Zayn, and one on the way. Neal is also survived by his brother, Phillip Winch (Valerie) of Gansevoort.

In following Neals wishes, there will not be calling hours.

A graveside service will be conducted at Browns Cemetery in Fort Ann at a date and time to be announced in the future.

Neal’s family asks that memorial donations in his name be made to, SPCA of Upstate New York, 588 Queensbury Ave, Queensbury, NY 12804.

Blanche H. Ross

LAKE GEORGE – Blanche Hall Herrick Ross. It is with great sadness that the family of Blanche Ross shares news of her passing on January 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Blanche was born on October 2, 1933, at Glens Falls Hospital, the daughter of the late Milford and Marion (Lapointe) Hall. Following graduation from South Glens Falls High School, Blanche went on to attend Ellis Nursing School, graduating with her nursing certificate.

On November 6th, 1950, she married the love of her life, Guy William (Bill) Herrick, Jr. at Saint Paul’s Church in Kingsbury. Bill passed away on January 31, 1998. On September 16th, 2000, Blanche married her best friend, Roy (Bud) Ross at the Harrisena Community Church in Queensbury. Bud passed away on January 5, 2022.

Blanche was employed as a nurse at Glens Falls Hospital for over thirty years. During her time at Glens Falls Hospital she worked in the operating room, the recovery room, as well as the pre and post operative units.

Blanche was a member of the Lake George Community Methodist Church where she served as Trustee and was instrumental in the decision to change from the United Methodist Church to the Global Methodist Church, providing a larger ministry and more accreditations for the church. At Blanche’s suggestion, the church was renamed the Lake George Community Methodist Church. She coordinated the collection of names, addresses and birthdates for church members and visitors. She loved helping with “Hidden Treasures”, the church’s consignment shop. The church family was very near and dear to Blanche and her family wishes to extend a special thank you for the love, support and encouragement they extended to Blanche.

Blanche also volunteered for two years with Washington County Hospice, as well as at the Pawlet Library, the neighbor-to-neighbor program in Manchester, Vermont and served as past president of the Glens Falls Hospital Guild. She was also a member of the Merry Mohegans Square Dancing Club. Blanche loved traveling, wintering in Florida, dancing and most of all spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren. and her great-great-grandchild. Her family was the most treasured part of her life.

In addition to her parents and two husbands, Blanche was predeceased by an infant sister, her twin grandsons, Michael and Matthew, and one step grandson, Thomas J. McKinney Jr.

She is survived by her three children, Gary M Herrick (Sonja) of Bath, Richard E. Herrick (Sharon) of Hebron and Lake Alfred Fla. and Leisha McKinney (Tom) of Lake George. Blanche leaves ten grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren with one more on the way, three-step great-grandchildren and one on the way and one great-great-grandchild, along with their spouses and significant others as well as several in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.

The family would like to acknowledge and thank her aides, Amanda Rawlins, Deb Tirri, and Lynessa Kilmartin for allowing Blanche the privilege of remaining in her home and providing her with such compassionate care. A special thanks to the three amigos, Leisha McKinney, Kelly and Gary Herrick for their unwavering care during her final days and to her son-in-law, Tom McKinney, for building Blanche her first brand new home, the one that would become her last home. Thank you to all of the family and friends who helped make Blanche’s final months, weeks, and hours special and meaningful.

A special thank you to High Peaks Hospice for taking care of her at the end of her life, as well as Dr. Liebers and Dr. Aarons.

Calling hours will be held on February 1, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Lake George Community Methodist Church, 78 Montcalm Street, Lake George with a funeral service to immediately follow with Pastor Thomas Albrecht, officiating.

A celebration of Blanche’s life will be held in the Albany Room at the Conference Center at Fort William Henry following the church service.

Burial will be at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Kingsbury in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Haynes House of Hope, 7178 NY Rt. 149, Granville, N.Y. 12832.

Donald Joseph DuPrey, Sr.

QUEENSBURY – Donald Joseph DuPrey, Sr., 83, passed away with his devoted wife and loving family by his side on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

The son of Kenneth DuPrey, Sr. and Elfreda Mae (Maynard) Bigelow, and John Bigelow (stepfather).

Don married the love of his life, Gloria Campney, on September 4, 1965, and enjoyed 59 years of unconditional love and devotion to each other.

Don was extremely proud of his time serving in the United States Marine Corp, achieving the rank of Corporal E4, while enlisted between 1958-1962.  He was honored to be a proud veteran member of the American Legion Post 574 in Hudson Falls.  Don is also a life member of the Fort Edward Rescue Squad and served for many years as Captain.  He loved volunteering for the Lake George Elvis Festival for fifteen years, attending various events.

Don was employed by the Hudson Falls Central School District for over fifty years, holding many different positions.  He enjoyed being busy and could always be found doing something, except for his afternoon nap.

Those that were privileged to know him, loved him.  He took pride in everything he did.  He instilled an exceptional work ethic in his children as well.  He always said, “You Give 110%”.

Don enjoyed making chili for his family and friends, he could never finish a joke without erupting into laughter before he got to the punchline, and he had a piercing whistle that could make his adult children freeze in their tracks.

He loved his grandchildren, Amanda, Will, Megan, Jordan, Zachary, Abigail, Connor and Ian.  He also had two great grandchildren, Eleanor “Ellie” and Avianna.

He was predeceased by his grandson, Zachary Joseph DuPrey and two brothers, Ken and Dick.

Those left to cherish his life, love and memories are his devoted wife, Gloria; his children, Valerie (Thomas) Twiss, Donald Jr. (Michele), Rebecca (Frederick Granger, Jr.), Kimberly (Kevin) Wertheim, a special son, Dan Lancette; Don’s siblings, Harry DuPrey and Sally Emerson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, at the funeral home.

A burial with military honors will follow, at 1:30 p.m. at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in the town of Stillwater.

A celebration of Don’s life will follow the military honors at the Hudson Falls American Legion, Post 574, Veterans Hall, on Pearl Street in Hudson Falls.

Our family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Anthony Petracca and his nurse, Peggy Cook and Dr. David Kandath for providing the best care that anyone could ask for, High Peaks Hospice for providing tremendous support to the family during Don’s final days.

Marjorie T. “Marge” (Tougas) Levison

HUDSON FALLS – Marjorie T. “Marge” (Tougas) Levison, 100, a long-time resident of Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully at Glens Falls Hospital on Monday, January 13, 2025.

Born February 22, 1924, in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Mary (Cunningham) Tougas.

Marjorie was known to many as the “Student Loan Lady” at Glens Falls National Bank where she was employed for thirty-five years, retiring in 1985 as a Loan Officer.

Early in her life, Marge and her wonderful friend, Marie LaBruzzo, enjoyed spending many hours planning their next great travel adventure and plenty of girl talk.

After being introduced by their good friend, Joan Grishkot, she married Lawrence “Larry” Levison on April 29, 1972.  Even though they were married later in life, they were blessed with 48 wonderful years, enjoying traveling to Maine in the summer, Florida in the winter and always remembering their special trip to the Canadian Rockies and Alaska, as well as golfing and downhill skiing throughout the Adirondacks.

Marjorie loved to chat with her bank friends and was able to attend “lunch with the girls” for many years after retirement. She was always happy to hear the stories of children she had known through the bank and the families of her neighbors at her Mohican Terrace home. Marjorie was greatly loved by her extended “Levison” family.

She was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.

In addition to her parents, Marge was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Levison; her sisters, Marion Tougas and Dorothy (Tougas) Randall; her brother, Irwin Tougas; her brother-in-law, Robert Levison; and her beloved poodles, Miko and Gigi, who we are sure greeted Margie along with Larry at the gates of heaven.

Survivors include her stepchildren, Susan Finch (Howard) of Hudson Falls and James Levison (Eileen) of Anchorage, Alaska; her grandchildren, Jeffrey Levison (Heather) of Alaska, and Michael Levison (Emily) of Los Angeles, and her great grandsons, Bryden Richard Levison and Hudson James Levison of Alaska. She is also survived by her nieces Karen Levison of Moreau and Robin Levison of Mayfield, her great nephew, Charles Gray, her great niece, Tabitha Henzel, and extended family scattered throughout the north country.

Marjorie’s family would like to thank the staff on T6, and T2 at Glens Falls Hospital for the exceptional care and compassion they provided for Marge and her family. They would also like to thank all the caregivers that cared for Marge throughout the years.

A brief calling hour will take place at 10 am on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church on the circle in Hudson Falls.

A funeral mass will begin at 11 am on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church on the circle in Hudson Falls with Father Desmond Rossi, officiating.

The Rite of Committal will take place in the spring at, St. Mary’s Cemetery in South Glens Falls.

Memorial donations in Marjorie’s name may be made to the Church of St. Mary’s/St Paul’s, 11 Wall Street, Hudson Falls, New York 12839.

Patrick “Ace” Clear

GLENS FALLS – Patrick “Ace” Clear, 59, of Glens Falls died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Glens Falls Hospital. He was born on March 19, 1965, in Glens Falls and was a Hudson Falls native and son of the late James Belden Clear, Sr. and Katherine (Corsall) Clear.

Ace was a 1984 graduate of Hudson Falls High School. After graduation, he went to work at Decora paper and later for Fynch Pruyn where he worked for the past 25 years. On March 18, 2016, Pat married Rose Brancati in Hudson Falls where the two have lived in Glens Falls for the past 9 years.

Ace was an avid sportsman and loved hunting, fishing and ice fishing. He always looked forward to fall, spending time at hunting camp with his friends, where they have a made a lifetime of memories. Pat was always happy helping his friends and family, whatever the circumstance. He was a loyal man. He enjoyed a side job servicing pools in his free time which he liked calling “Aqua Clear Pools” with his lifelong friend Jagger. Ace was a sports fan and was a staunch supporter of the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Yankees.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a brother, James Clear; a special uncle, Joseph Corsall; and his grandparents.

He is survived by his wife, Rose M. Clear and her daughter, Denise, all of Glens Falls; his special grandson, Dominick, his “Little Buddy”; his brothers and sisters, Vivian and Larry LaRose of Moreau, Paulette and Henry Pelkey of South Glens Falls, Marianne Rourke of Queensbury, and Joe and Lisa Clear of Fort Edward; his sister in law, Jill Clear of Moreau; and many nieces and nephews and a lot of very special friends.

Friends may call from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at St. Mary’s/ St. Paul’s Catholic Church, on the park in Hudson Falls, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Desmond Rossi, Pastor. Rite of committal will take place in the spring in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fort Edward.

Following service, a celebration of life will be held at the American Legend, 72 Pearl Street in Hudson Falls between 1 and 5 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

Daniel M. Sipowicz

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.

William (Bill) J. Coon

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.

Ruth McCabe

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.

Claire Binetti Conlee

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.

Patricia B. Deyette

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.