Lyncourt, New York – With her son John and daughter-in-law Jo-Anne by her side, Theresa (Mazzole) Grandinetti, 93, of Lyncourt, peacefully passed away on Thursday.

Theresa was a highly creative seamstress who put a million miles of thread through her tiny Singer sewing machine. Her skills with a #9 crochet needle brought warmth and happiness to the people who are fortunate to have acquired one of her precious afghan’s. Though a lifelong parishioner of St. Daniel’s Church, Theresa and her Aunt Anna visited many churches with in a 50-mile radius.

She was predeceased by her husband, John Grandinetti, Sr. in 2009; her mother, Lena Mazzole; sister, Rosemarie Carbone and brother, Marco Mazzole.

Survivors include her sons, John (Jo-Anne), Joseph, and Mark Grandinetti; daughters, Tina (John) White and Lisa Grandinetti.

Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, December 19th, 11 a.m. at the FARONE & SON Inc Funeral Home, 4899 W. Taft Road, Liverpool, and 12 p.m. at St. Daniel’s Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Family and friends may call prior to the funeral services on Monday, December 19th, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the funeral home, 4899 W. Taft Road, Liverpool. A private burial will take place at the Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery.

Donations may be made to Hospice of CNY.

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Dr George Joseph passed away peacefully in his home on December 4, 2022 at the age of 93.  His last days were spent visiting with friends, loved ones and watching his beloved game of soccer in the matches of the World Cup.

Born December 25, 1928 in Brashov, Romania, Gyuri, as he was called by everyone who knew him, was a holocaust survivor, clinical associate professor in psychiatry at George Washington University, and part of the staff of Walter Reed Army Medical Center until his retirement at the age of 81.  He practiced in Romania, Israel and South Africa before coming to the US in 1963 to build a life in the greater Washington DC area.

Gyuri was an avid reader and understood history as well as most scholars.  His incredible warmth and love permeated his interactions with friends and family, infused with clarity and depth through his final days.  He loved playing bridge, listening to classical music, attending the opera and delighting in any all things related to his family.

As a young man, he was a talented swimmer and skier, loved riding his bike, and walking in nature.  He was an enthusiastic cook and host, tour guide of his adopted hometown of DC and world-wide traveler.  Never losing his intense curiosity, he even took a driving tour through Europe with his wife at the age of 89.  He also self-published three books in his 80’s which were loosely based on his early life experiences.

He would define his life in a word: courage.  He did not let fear stop him – from moving forward, taking chances, and reaping the rewards of a life lived in the constant pursuit of knowledge and authentic personal relationships.  He was uniquely proud of his courage in opening his private practice in Washington DC as a then recent immigrant in 1968.  After living through WW2 in Romania as a young Jewish boy, becoming a doctor and eventually leaving and finding his way to Israel where he would meet his wife Miriam (who he decided he would marry after knowing her for just 2 and ½ hours), he did not let fear hold him back and instead chose to come to the US to build a life. And through all he saw and experienced, he never lost his faith in himself and his belief in hope.

He is survived by his wife, Miriam, of 61 years, his three children Mark, Michelle and Susan and their spouses Keisha, Eric and Marc.  In addition, his sister Flora, nieces Limor and Yael Joseph and nephew Yann Balu.  In addition, he leaves six grandchildren – Rachel, Ben, Dylan, Mikayla, Devin and Miles.

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Queensbury, NY – Ruth Margaret (Conlin) Karpeles, 93, passed away at Home of the Good Shepherd in Saratoga Springs on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, after a brave battle with Alzheimer’s.

Born in Glens Falls on February 27, 1929, she was the daughter of John L. Conlin and Catherine (Dempsey) Conlin.

Ruth graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Glens Falls in 1947. She graduated from Our Lady of the Elms College in Chicopee, MA in 1951 with a BA in English Literature.

Ruth married Robert Karpeles of Glens Falls in 1951. Following Bob’s time spent in the US Army Corp of Engineers and the Korean conflict, the couple settled into raising their family.

Bob’s extensive career in the paper industry led them to several locations over the years; Wisconsin, Maine and Canada, although for many years it was in Milford, NJ where they raised their three children. Ruth was primarily a homemaker but worked for a short time selling real estate. She was active in the “Ridge Players”, acting in Little Theatre Productions.

In 1992, upon Bob’s retirement, the couple relocated to Queensbury, NY. They enjoyed skiing for many years at Gore Mountain with the GOOFS (Gore Organization of Frequent Skiers), and golfing as members of the Glens Falls Country Club for 18 years. They also traveled extensively, including trips to Australia and New Zealand, a tour of European countries, Egypt and Israel, an African Safari, and ski trips to the Italian Alps, Utah, and Colorado.

Ruth volunteered her time to many organizations over the years. This included Glens Falls Hospital, Literacy Volunteers, the Open Door Soup Kitchen, Meals on Wheels, and as a Eucharistic Minister at Our Lady of Annunciation Church in Queensbury. She was also a communicant at St. Mary’s Parish in Glens Falls.

In addition to her parents, Ruth was predeceased by Robert, her beloved husband of 70 years, and her sister, Mary Hamelin. Those left to cherish her memory include her three children: Carol (John) Prazan of Scappoose, OR, Nancy (Arthur) Marocco of Queensbury, NY, and Boynton Beach, FL, David (Linda) Karpeles of Mesa, AZ; five grandchildren: Kelly Martinez, Drew Karpeles, David Machell, Kelcie Imhoff and Sam Karpeles; five great-grandchildren: Scarlett Machell, Hunter Machell, Edward Martinez, Bella Imhoff and Lucy Imhoff; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Ruth will be held Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Glens Falls, NY.

Burial for Ruth, alongside her husband, Robert, will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in South Glens Falls. Military honors will be performed for Robert.

The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at Home of the Good Shepherd for their loving care of Ruth.

In loving memory of Ruth, contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 62 Warren St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.

Condolences may be sent directly to Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804, or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.

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— William E Thurber, or William E. ‘Chic’ Thurber 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 24, 2018 in Hoosick Falls. The son of William and Anna Thurber, he was born in Walloomsac on May 6, 1925.

A veteran of World War II, he served with the US Navy aboard the USS Shubrick and took part in the invasion of Normandy, Okinawa and South France before the ship was bombed. Chick had worked for many years as a Transportation Specialist for Niagara Mohawk for 38 years. He was a lifetime member of the Elks, V.F.W., Derby club and the American Legion. In earlier years, he had been an avid baseball and softball player along with trying out for the New York Giants. He was an avid New York Yankee fan and thank God will not see the series this year!

He leaves his daughter Lee Ann(Al) Wooddell of Cambridge, NY, sons William “Butch” Thurber (Candace) of South Carolina, James Thurber (Karen) of Colorado, and John Thurber (Darlene) of Burnt Hills, NY, in addition to many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Kathleen (Moon) Thurber as well as brothers Joseph and Edward Thurber.

Funeral Information

Graveside services for William E Thurber will be held on Tuesday October 30, 2018 at 10 am at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hoosick Falls, NY. Friends may call at the Hanson Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home on Monday October 29th from 4-7pm. Memorial gifts may be made to the Town of Hoosick Falls Little League in care of the Hanson Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home, 213 West Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201.

Send Condolences and Flowers to the Hanson Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home https://sheafuneralhomes.com

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