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Rita E. French

Rita E. French

Nov 12, 2025

I was born Rita Elizabeth Reichenbach to my parents Elsa and William Reichenbach on City Island in the Bronx on February 18, 1933. I left earth on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

On July 6, 1952 I married Ross Sherman French, the love of my life. Ross couldn't wait for me and left earth on December 16, 2009....

Mark Ray

Mark Ray

Nov 12, 2025

Mark Ray, 54, passed away unexpectedly after an assault Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Mark fought for two months before succumbing to his injuries.

Born July 30, 1971 in Granville, New York he was the son of Richard L. and Mary (Smith) Ray.

Mark attended Fort Ann Central School.

Starting at the age of...

Karen C. Araujo

Karen C. Araujo

Nov 9, 2025

Karen C. Araujo, 64, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Albany Medical Center, New York.

Born April 27, 1961, in Porto Alegre, Brazil she was the daughter of Schneider C. De Araujo and Nancy L. (Johns) Hinz.

Karen graduated from high school in California.

Karen...

Kayla M. Shambo

Kayla M. Shambo

Nov 6, 2025

WARRENSBURG --- Kayla Shambo, 22, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Born January 31, 2003 in Niskayuna, New York she was the daughter of Shaun M. Whitman and Jessica A. Layton.

Kayla attended Shaker High School.

On October 30, 2021, Kayla married the love of...

Brooke Noelle Evans

Brooke Noelle Evans

Oct 25, 2025

Warrensburg, NY - Brooke Evans On October 25, 2025, our beautiful brave girl took her final breath and joined her sister, Randi, in heaven.

Brooke arrived July 5, 1983, and from the moment she was born she faced a combination of complex incurable genetic and metabolic disorders. Being born on July 5th I referred to Brooke as...

Trevor J. DeMalta

Trevor J. DeMalta

Oct 23, 2025

Charlotte, NC- Trevor J. DeMalta (TJ) passed away on October 23, 2025, unexpectedly after a long battle with mental illness.

Trevor was born on April 5, 1977, in Albany, NY, the son of the late Joseph L. DeMalta Jr. and Sandra Estes.

He graduated from Erwin Jr/Sr High School in 1995, and ITT Tech in Columbia, SC in 1997 with a degree...

Peter Paul Leonbruno

Peter Paul Leonbruno

Oct 21, 2025

FORT EDWARD --- Peter Paul Leonbruno, 90, died peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

Born March 21, 1935, in Glens Falls, New York he was the son of Salvator and Dorothy May (Provost) Leonbruno.

Peter graduated from Whitehall High School. He was very proud of his achievements such...

Ralph William Farrell

Ralph William Farrell

Oct 19, 2025

Ralph William Farrell, 86, of Glens Falls, passed away peacefully at home on October 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and his devoted wife of 60 years, Margaret Jane Healy Farrell.

Born in Ogdensburg, NY, on January 24, 1939, Ralph was the son of the late John and Catherine "June" Farrell. A proud...

Todd A. Tucker

Todd A. Tucker

Oct 17, 2025

Todd A. Tucker, 56, of Glens Falls, passed away at St. Peters Hospital following a recent illness on October 17, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Todd was born January 27, 1969 in Glens Falls, the son of Evelyn and the late Howard Tucker. He married Tiffany Michelle Bovair on November 3, 2007 at...

Terry L. Dixon

Terry L. Dixon

Oct 15, 2025

Lake George --- Terry L. Dixon, 65, passed away at home after a brief illness with loved ones by her side on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

Born October 16, 1959 in Mohawk, New York she was the daughter of Richard and Mary (Smith) Ray.

Terry graduated from Fort Ann Central...

Pamela Johnson Vogel

Pamela Johnson Vogel

Oct 13, 2025

Pamela Johnson Vogel passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, at the age of 75. Born to Emma and George Johnson, she was the second of four sisters and lived her entire life in her beloved hometown of Glens Falls, NY, building a family, a career and a legacy.

A proud alumna of St....

Christine M. Trackey

Christine M. Trackey

Oct 12, 2025

QUEENSBURY --- Christine M. Trackey, 78, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025.

Born December 13, 1946, in North Field, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Alvah Couture and Anita Heydrick.

Christine married Ward Trackey on August 22, 1982, in Glens Falls. She enjoyed camping, gardening, traveling, caring for her home,...

Carolyn Durkee Brown

Carolyn Durkee Brown

Oct 11, 2025

Carolyn Durkee Brown passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on April 18, 1938, in Fort Edward, New York, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Dorothy (Hoysradt) Durkee.

Carolyn was born and raised in her beloved village of Fort Edward, where...

Rolland Hazen Beattie

Rolland Hazen Beattie

Oct 9, 2025

QUEENSBURY --- Rolland "Poppy" Hazen Beattie, 85, passed away after a brief illness surrounded with loved ones Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Born September 14, 1940 in Corinth, New York he was the son of James C. and Mary Edna (Smith) Beattie.

Rolland was a dishwasher for many years at Albany Medial Center, Glens Falls Hospital,...

Michael C. Johnson

Michael C. Johnson

Oct 9, 2025

QUEENSBURY --- Michael C. Johnson, 64, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness surrounded by loved ones Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Born January 5, 1961 in Glens Falls he was the son of Clifford F. Johnson and Charlotte Elder.

In 1978, Michael honorably served his county in the United States...

Carl Howard Ross Jr.

Carl Howard Ross Jr.

Oct 7, 2025

QUEENSBURY – Carl Howard Ross, Jr., age 90, passed away peacefully at home October 7, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born June 16, 1935, in Burlington, Vermont, he was the son of the late Carl Howard Ross Sr. and Mary Irene (Maguire) Ross.

Carl attended Cathedral High...

Margaret I. Batease

Margaret I. Batease

Oct 7, 2025

QUEENSBURY --- Margaret I. Batease, 93, passed away following a long illness, Tuesday, October 7, 2025, with loved ones by her side.

Born January 26, 1932, in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of William and Leona (Chase) Lanfear.

She was a court clerk for Judge Leggett in Chestertown and worked for Office for the...

Elly Simone Mende

Elly Simone Mende

Oct 2, 2025

Elly Simone Mende, 87, passed away with loved ones, Penny, David, Alison, and Anthony, by her side Thursday, October 2, 2025.

Born February 8, 1938 in Liege, Belgium she was the daughter of Carlos and Edith Birenzweig (Voget).

Elly attended school in Belgium before coming to the United States. ...

Dennis Beasich

Dennis Beasich

Oct 1, 2025

LAKE LUZERNE --- Dennis Beasich, 79, passed away following a long illness, on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, with loved ones by his side.

Born August 6, 1946, in Jersey City, New Jersey he was the son of Valentine and Irene (Dollard) Beasich.

Dennis graduated from Sayreville War Memorial High School in 1964. He then attended Seton Hall in New Jersey to further...

Melissa (Pond) Bullard Sprague

Melissa (Pond) Bullard Sprague

Sep 30, 2025

QUEENSBURY --- Melissa (Pond) Bullard Sprague, 58, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Born January 14, 1967 in Glens Falls she was the daughter of Robert and Elodie (Buswell) Pond.

Melissa graduated from Fort Ann Central School in 1985. Following high school in 1998 she attended Adirondack Community College....

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