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Obituaries

William D. Sharpe – Obituary

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Petersburgh – William D. Sharpe, 62, died Monday, December 19, 2022, at his residence after a long illness.

Born in Troy, he was son of the late William Walsh Sharpe and Martha McChesney Sharpe, and husband of Darcie J. Lemere Sharpe. He had resided in Petersburgh since 1998 when he began building his home.

William was a self employed contractor, woodworker, and craftsman.

He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting. He loved to work and always kept busy working with his hands. He built his home in Petersburgh from the ground up using many resources and materials found onsite; from the custom rock fireplace to the milled wood all throughout the home. Every aspect of the home came from William’s imagination, his hard work, and the natural resources all built with his hands. [Read more…] about William D. Sharpe – Obituary

Robert W. Willis – Obituary

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Stephentown – Robert W. “Bob” Willis, 80, died early Monday morning, December 26, 2022 at his home with his family at his side. He was born in Waterbury, CT on January 6, 1942, the son of the late Allerton and Alice White Willis.

Bob resided in Watertown, CT and Bantam, CT where he was raised and educated. He was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War serving aboard the U.S.S. Wasp in the Atlantic fleet from 1957 to 1965. [Read more…] about Robert W. Willis – Obituary

Ruth A. Stowell – Obituary

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Hoosick Falls – Ruth A. Stowell, 84, passed peacefully at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center on Monday, December 12, 2022. She resided on Fiske Street in Hoosick Falls and was the wife of the late Charles Stowell who passed in 1989.

Ruth was born on May 19, 1938, in Hoosick Falls, NY, daughter of the late Earl and Helen (Kimball) Brown. She worked at several manufacturing companies including Holman’s, and the Love Joy Chaplet, both in Hoosick Falls, and retired from Nastech in Bennington, VT. Ruth liked taking walks, attending craft fairs, and spending time with her family. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hoosick Falls, NY. [Read more…] about Ruth A. Stowell – Obituary

Corina L. Bakaitis – Obituary

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Hoosick Falls – Corina L. (Jones) Bakaitis, 84, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center after a brief illness. Corina was the daughter of William W. and Ella M. (Bickford) Jones. She was born September 28, 1938, the youngest of 8 children. Corina grew up on a small dairy farm in North Petersburgh, NY. She attended Hoosick Falls High School where she met her future husband, William Bakaitis. They were married on July 3, 1955.

In addition to her husband, Corina is survived by 4 children: Veronica Royall of Brighton, CO; Corinne of Hoosick Falls; William B (Anne) of Hoosick Falls; Carole (Scott) of Troy; 11 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Alan Jones of Prague, OK. [Read more…] about Corina L. Bakaitis – Obituary

Barbara J. Greene – Obituary

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Brunswick – Barbara J. Greene, 85, passed away on December 4, 2022 at her home, with her loving family by her side, after a short illness. Born in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of the late Frank Noyes and Ellen McCullum Noyes, and the loving wife of 67 years to Albert J. Greene, Jr. Barbara for many years worked in the banking industry. She is survived by her husband Albert, her children David Greene of Grafton and Meg (Dan) Reiser of Melrose. She loved spending time with her grandchildren Daniel (Karly Dolen) Reiser, Jr., Jenna (Curtis) Beck and Elara (Thomas) Foley. In addition to her mother and father, Barbara was predeceased by her sister Nancy O’Reilly. Family and friends were invited to call on Thursday, December 8. Funeral services followed. The family asks in memory of Barbara, to thank a veteran, and go out to eat and enjoy yourself with family and friends. Please visit www.mcloughlinmason.com.

Michael J. Driscoll – Obituary

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On Monday, November 7, Michael  J. Driscoll died in a motorcycle accident in Hoosick Falls, NY. Mike was a resident of Jackson, NY for over 25 years.  He was born on July 21, 1958 in Troy, NY. He was the son of Fredrick Driscoll and Ramona Bornt. He was a graduate of Hoosick Falls Central High School in 1977. During his high school years he enjoyed playing football and wrestling. His football number 33 has been passed down to his nephew Joshua Driscoll and today worn by his great nephew Porter Driscoll.  [Read more…] about Michael J. Driscoll – Obituary

Alyce M. Danforth – Obituary

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Hoosick Falls – Alyce M. Danforth, 100, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2022.

Alyce was born on September 3, 1922 in Hoosick Falls, and was the daughter of the late Josephine Millett Hayes and Jack Covey. She was a lifelong resident of Hoosick Falls and was a factory worker for Bill Burns Glue Factory for many years. Additionally, she worked as a cocktail waitress at The Barn and had also worked for the Undergarment Factory. [Read more…] about Alyce M. Danforth – Obituary

Linda C. Evans – Obituary

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Hoosick Falls – Linda Child Evans, 81, of Norwich, died Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Valley View Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She is survived by two daughters and two sons-in-law, Kelly and Richard Salinas and Tracy Vaughan and Paul Verrasto; two sons, Joshua and Matthew Clintsman; four granddaughters and one grand son-in-law, Catherine Vaughan Barber and Christopher Barber, Sarah Vaughan, Sophie and Phoebe Salinas; and two sisters, Sally Child Chirlin and Gail Child Szenes. 

Born on December 2, 1940, in Norwich, to J.R. “Dick” and Elizabeth “Betty” Child, Linda graduated from Norwich High School and Penn State University. After college she settled with her husband Peter Clintsman in Hoosick Falls, NY, where she taught English in the high school for over three decades. She was a dedicated and creative teacher whose commitment to students extended well beyond the classroom. During her tenure she advised multiple student groups each year, coached girls sports teams, and voluntarily tutored students in a variety of subjects. Linda is remembered fondly by students as someone who was always ready to assist and support them. [Read more…] about Linda C. Evans – Obituary

Edward Ruditis – Obituary

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Hoosick Falls – Edward Ruditis, 80, passed away on Monday, September 12 at the Glens Falls Hospital. He resided on Mechanic Street in Hoosick Falls and was the husband of the late Helen (Jones) Ruditis.

Edward was born on September 12, 1942, in Troy, NY, son of the late Edward J. and Jane (Malinowski) Ruditis. He attended schools in Watervliet and worked on the Town of Hoosick Highway Department until retiring several years ago. He was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church in Hoosick Falls. Edward enjoyed playing baseball, going to the movies, going to the park with his family, taking long walks, listening to country music, and home videos. [Read more…] about Edward Ruditis – Obituary