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Lois I. Kilburn

Lois I. Kilburn

May 5, 2022

QUEENSBURY--- Lois I. Kilburn, 91, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022, after a brief illness.

Born November 28, 1930, in Troy, NY, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Camilla (Rasmussen) Johansen.

In addition to her parents, Lois was predeceased by her husband, Augustus Kilburn, all her siblings...

Nadja Winfrey

Nadja Winfrey

May 5, 2022

GLENS FALLS --- Miss Nadja Winfrey, of Glens Falls and formerly of Albany, NY, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022.

Born August 1, 1958, in Nyack, NY, one of five children, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Lucille Virginia Winfrey.

Following graduation from Nyack Senior High School, class of 1979, Miss...

Kenneth Edward Neil

Kenneth Edward Neil

May 3, 2022

SOUTH GLENS FALLS --- Kenneth Edward Neil, 61, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, after a long illness.

Born October 1, 1960, in Rochester, he was the son of Leon C. Neil and Joan A. Terry.

Ken attended Schuylerville Central School and Adirondack Community College.

Some of his enjoyments in life...

Robert S. Karpeles

Robert S. Karpeles

May 3, 2022

QUEENSBURY --- Robert S. Karpeles, 92, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

Born on June 17, 1929, in Maplewood, New Jersey, he was the son of Seymour L. Karpeles and Marie I. (Mindnich) Karpeles. The family moved to Glens Falls in 1935.

Bob graduated from Glens Falls High School in the class of 1947. While...

Larry H. Gonyo

Larry H. Gonyo

May 2, 2022

QUEENSBURY --- Larry H. Gonyo, 71, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, May 2, 2022, with loved ones at his side.

Born June 14, 1950, in Plattsburgh, NY, he was the son of the late Harold Gonyo and Shirley Harris and raised by his late grandparents, Charles and Bertha Ayotte.

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Helen "Sis Smith" Baker

Helen "Sis Smith" Baker

Apr 28, 2022

FORT ANN --- Helen E. (Sis Smith) Coon Baker, 90, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, April 28, 2022, with loved ones by her side.

Born December 10, 1931, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of Clarence and Helen (Godfrey) Smith.

Helen graduated from Fort Ann High School in 1950. She worked...

Louis E. Tessier

Louis E. Tessier

Apr 28, 2022

LAKE GEORGE --- Louis E. Tessier, of Lake George, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022 at his home.

Born on July 20, 1928 in Ozone Park (Queens), New York, he was the youngest son of the late Louis and Gertrude Tessier.  He married his beloved wife Mary on October 3, 1948.

Lou served in the...

Ellen M. Jackowski

Ellen M. Jackowski

Apr 27, 2022

For those of you that are not able to attend Ellen's service in person, please join the family via zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81503661530?pwd=SldsQys3OEM5NmtoYWptSjJSQzQwUT09

Meeting ID: 815 0366 1530 Passcode: 637424

GLENS FALLS --- With a heavy heart, Ellen M. Jackowski (Sawn), of Glens Falls,...

William G. Lapierre

William G. Lapierre

Apr 26, 2022

QUEENSBURY- William G. LaPierre, 81, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Glens Falls Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Corinth, NY, Jan. 20, 1941, he was the son of the late Henry and Helen (Kelly) LaPierre. Bill graduated from St Mary's-St. Alphonsus in 1960 and Simmons School of Mortuary...

Dr. Margarethe "Maggie" Mccurry

Dr. Margarethe "Maggie" Mccurry

Apr 24, 2022

Dr. Margarethe (Maggie) McCurry of Queensbury, NY passed away on April 24, 2022 at the age of 90.  She was born April 3, 1932 in New York City to Louis and Emmy Donhauser, who predeceased her.

Maggie graduated from Cathedral High School in NYC in 1949.  She received her BS from SUNY at Oneonta in 1953 and...

Doris Keeling

Doris Keeling

Apr 24, 2022

QUEENSBURY --- Doris Keeling, 89, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022.

Born November 11, 1932, in Union, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Charles J. and Mae (Stephan) Brauner.

After graduation from high school Doris worked for IBM and Bell Labs in New York City as a secretary. She married William "Bill"...

Christopher Detmer

Christopher Detmer

Apr 24, 2022

QUEENSBURY --- Christopher Detmer, 80, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022, after a brief illness.

Born January 8, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late John F. and Natasha (Wentcher) Detmer.

On May 31, 1980, Christopher married Eva Maxwell in Warrensburg.

Christopher attended University of...

Ervin W. Fowler

Ervin W. Fowler

Apr 24, 2022

QUEENSBURY --- Ervin W. Fowler, 89, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022, after a long illness.

Born February 8, 1933, in Argyle, NY he was the son of the late Wayne and Mina (Brace) Fowler.

Erv was born on a farm in Argyle that raised turkeys for Glens Falls Restaurant's...

Jane R. Costello

Jane R. Costello

Apr 22, 2022

GLENS FALLS --- Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Jane Rebecca Costello, 57, passed away due to a brief battle with pancreatic cancer on Friday, April 22, 2022, while sleeping peacefully.

Born January 21, 1965, in Hartford, Connecticut, she was the youngest daughter of John E. Sr. and Melvina (Smith) Sawn. ...

Cynthia M. "Cindy" Allen

Cynthia M. "Cindy" Allen

Apr 22, 2022

QUEENSBURY --- Cynthia Marie Allen, 64, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022, with loved ones by her side.

Born March 8, 1958, in Glens Falls she was the daughter of William E. and June M. (Haskins) Allen. Cynthia graduated from Queensbury High School in 1977 and went on to work at Price Chopper for many years.

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Donald R. Peltier

Donald R. Peltier

Apr 21, 2022

QUEENSBURY --- Donald Peltier, 84, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022.

Born June 17, 1937, in Cohoes, he was the son of the late Roland and Stella (Snay) Peltier.

Following high school, he joined the United States Marine Corp. and served during the Korean War era. He also drove for...

Joan Ann Perrotte

Joan Ann Perrotte

Apr 16, 2022

QUEENSBURY---The beautiful Joan A. Perrotte, 74, of Solomon Heights, Queensbury, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022, surrounded by her loving family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born January 25, 1948, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Regina (Kelly) Perrotte.

Joan retired after thirty years of dedicated...

Stephen B. Kottman

Stephen B. Kottman

Apr 15, 2022

GREENFIELD CENTER--- Stephen B. Kottman, 74, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 15, 2022.

Born May 29, 1947, in South Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Frank and Betty (Millington) Kottman.

Stephen was a graduate of South Glens Falls High School. Following high school, he joined the United...

John "Jack" Erwin Robbins

John "Jack" Erwin Robbins

Apr 12, 2022

FORT EDWARD --- John "Jack" Erwin Robbins, 81, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022, following a long illness.

Born September 18, 1940, in Glens Falls he was the son of Erwin and Florence (Cahill) Robbins.

Jack served in the United States Army, receiving an honorable discharge.

He married Jeanne (Viger) with whom he...

Albert E. Cook

Albert E. Cook

Apr 3, 2022

QUEENSBURY --- Albert E. Cook, 83, died peacefully in his sleep on April 3, 2022.

Born October 16, 1938, in North Hebron, he was the son of Arthur and Linda (Chatterton) Cook. His parents raised him on their farm in Smith Basin.

Albert worked as a produce manager for the...

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