Queensbury, NY – Allan James Ferrie, 82, of Sunnyside East, Queensbury Passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2022. Born on December 2, 1939 in Hackensack, N.J.
He was the son of John Ferrie and Norma Elliot-Ferrie.

Allan graduated in 1957 from Ridgefield N.J. Park High School then he went on to graduate from Wagner College in Staten Island in 1961. He received his Master’s Degree in English Education from New Paltz University College, 24 credits in Russian at Vassar 10 credits in Russian at Dartmouth College and a National Defense Scholarship.

He taught English in Greer School, English Sr. High in Kingston, NY 1962-1965. He also taught English in Glens Falls High School from 1965 to 2001.

He was inducted into the Wagner Hall of Fame in 1995. He was very active in N.E.A and AFT teachers serving as a delegate for 25 years. In the summers from 1992 to 1995, he taught English at Washington County Correctional Center to prepare them for their GED. Allan was the President of his class at Wagner College his Jr. and Sr. years. Named two time All American in 1959.

Upon graduation, he was drafted into the Minnesota Vikings and played in the Senior Bowl.

He served at the Christ Church United Methodist as chairperson of the Administrative Board for 2 years. In addition, he served as Trustee for 3 years at the Harrisena Community Church, President for 3 years and Church Clerk. He was a member of the American Legion for 10 years.
Al was a “World Traveler” with wife Brenda.

Allan was in the Naval Reserves Seabees (20 years). First class in charge of RNMCB 12 Command Service Record, Rhode Island. He was recalled to active duty for Dessert Storm and Construction/ Reconnaissance missions at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Allan married Brenda Mary Ferrie on August 29, 1964 and had two children a daughter Melissa L. Ferrie Healy, music teacher married to Michael Healy; a son John Gareth Ferrie, science teacher, married to Kimberly Kerschner Ferrie.

He was predeceased by his sister Jill Kamena and brother in law David Kamena; and sister in law Rachael Howard.

Survivors include Brenda Ferrie of Queensbury, his daughter Melissa Ferrie Healy and husband Michael Healy of Glens Falls and his son John Ferrie and wife Kimberly Ferrie of Middle Grove, grandchildren Ryan Allan and Matthew Holden of Glens Falls, Jillian Ferrie, Grace and Drew Ziehnert.
There will be a celebration of Allan’s life on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 11am at Harrisena Community Church, Queensbury. A light reception to follow in the Harrisena Fellowship Hall.

A donation in his name can be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America, National Processing center P.O. Box 758589, Topeka, KS 66675-9950.

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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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Thomas M Jacobs  passed in the comfort of his home. Tom was born August 14, 1926 in Montreal, Canada, to Minna Wagner Jacobs and Milton Jacobs. Soon after his birth, he moved with his family to Berlin, New Hampshire. Tom graduated from Gould Academy in Bethel, Maine in 1944. He served in the U.S. Army in Okinawa and Japan from 1945 to 1947. In August 1949, Tom married a Middlebury College classmate, Marilyn Mulholland of Wellsville, New York. In 1951 he graduated with honors from Middlebury where he majored in Geology. 

Tom went to the University of Colorado at Boulder to do graduate work in geology. Selection and participation in the 1952 Olympic Games in Oslo, Norway, disrupted his studies; he returned to the university as ski coach instead of student. During his tenure as ski coach, he served as chairman of the NCAA committee on skiing and authored the NCAA rules for skiing. After coaching, Tom became the Executive Director of the National Ski Association in Denver, Colorado, and a year as director of the Steamboat Springs Chamber of Commerce and Winter Sports Club. In 1958, Tom moved his family back to Glens Falls where he was employed by Finch & Pruyn Paper Company as a sales representative for eleven years. 

From early childhood Tom was an avid skier and was proficient in all four disciplines of ski racing, including slalom, downhill, cross country and jumping. He had competed successfully all through high school and college, winning skimeister trophies for his four-event prowess, and was on the Middlebury team that won the 1948 National Collegiate Championships. At the 1952 Olympics, he competed in the Nordic Combined events of cross county and jumping. He continued his passion for skiing by filling many niches in ski sport and the ski industry both locally and internationally. Tom and Marilyn were owners of the Inside Edge Ski and Bike shop and a catalog business Reliable Racing Supply, now owned by their son John Jacobs. Tom founded the ski school at West Mountain, the Southern Adirondack Racing League and the Friends of Coles Woods. His many contributions to the sport and the industry led to his being inducted to the National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in 2007. 

Tom was predeceased by a sister, Louise Jacobs Richter. He is survived by his wife Marilyn; his son Jeffrey Jacobs of Boise, Idaho; his daughter Diana Joaquin of Richmond, Virginia; and his son John (Susan Ide) Jacobs of Glens Falls. Surviving also are seven grandchildren: Jocelin (Jason) Kaplan; Courtney (Ernest) Quackenbush; Thembi (Jamal) Butler; Zuri (Justin) Brown; Jena Jacobs; John “Jake” Jacobs; Hannah (Thye) Bain; and twelve great grandchildren. 

The family wishes to sincerely thank High Peaks Hospice for their care and professionalism throughout Tom’s last days. In lieu of flowers and in memory of Tom, the family requests that donations be made to The Friends of Coles Woods, P.O. Box 294, Glens Falls, NY. 

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QUEENSBURY NY

— Darlene C Cutter, age 72, of Phillips Ave., passed away on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 after a long illness, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born on Oct. 29, 1946 in Palatka, Fla., she was the daughter of Earl Bosley and the late Florence (Gamache) Brown.

She was married to her loving husband, David Lee Cutter, and they enjoyed 51 years together.

For 25 years, she worked as a machine operator for Native Textiles in Glens Falls.

Darlene enjoyed playing BINGO, crocheting, listening to music, going shopping, and above all, spending time with her family and friends meant the world to her.

Darlene was predeceased by her mother and step-father, Florence and Albert Brown; her step-mother, Arlene Bosley; her brother, Eugene Bosley; and her brothers-in-law, Bernard and John Cutter.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, David Lee Cutter; her father, Earl J. Bosley Sr.; her children, James (Janet) Bosley, Rebecca (Jim) Woodcock, and Florence (Chuck) Bennett; her step-children, Patty (Travis) Wilson, David W. Cutter, Michael (Tammy) Cutter, Terry (Sheri) Cutter, Cathy Steele, and Cindy Perry; her grandchildren, Kaelyn Miller, Brooke Bosley, Chenique (Asi) Boutelle, 2LT Nathan Woodcock, Allyson Woodcock, and Jillian and Jenessah Bennett; numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.

In Addition, Darlene’s sister, Juanita (Jim) Hindman; her brothers, Earl (Dottie) Bosley Jr., George (Carol) Bosley, Timothy Bosley, and Butch (Christa) Bosley; her brothers-in-law, George Cutter, and Vincent Cutter; her sisters-in-law, Gloria Bosley, Connie Stevenson, and Roberta (Bob) Ellsworth; her aunt, Alice Buell;  along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins; in addition to her long-time best friend, Diane (Art) VanNess, all survived her.

Calling hours for Darlene C Cutter took place from Noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 5 at Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804.

A funeral service followed at the funeral home at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Flossie Gage Bates officiating.

A graveside service for Darlene C Cutter then followed at St. Alphonsus Cemetery, Luzerne Road in Queensbury.

In loving memory of Darlene, contributions may be made to the Office of the Aging, Meals on Wheels Program, at 1340 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845.

The family wishes to extend a sincere and special thank you to Dr. Beaty and the staff at Hudson Headwaters Health Network, the Warren County Public Health nursing staff, doctors and staff at Glens Falls Hospital, Darlene’s neighbors, Sandy and Joe Rivers, and a special niece Cindy (Ed) Fisher for their unparalleled help and support during this difficult time.

Send Condolences and Floral Arrangements directly to Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804, or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.

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QUEENSBURY NY — Randolph Osborne Bray,

Randy was born Sept. 29, 1963, in Glens Falls Hospital, the son of Dana and Marlyn (Plude) Bray of Queensbury, and was the middle child of five children.

In his youth, Randy enjoyed spending summers at Camp Dudley in Westport on Lake Champlain with his two brothers. He attended Queensbury High School and Proctor Academy in Andover, N.H., where he graduated in 1982. He enjoyed playing baseball in his teens and played football at Proctor Academy. After prep school, he attended Adirondack Community College and Alfred University, In addition to graduating from SUNY Plattsburgh.

Like his father and grandfathers, Randolph Osborne Bray was a successful businessman. He founded and operated the White Cab Co. in Glens Falls, and later he sold used cars. Randy was sociable and outgoing. In his free time he enjoyed sports, the outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.

Besides his parents, Randy is survived by the mother of his children, Nancy Sullivan Bray; his three sons, Spencer Bray, and twins, Myles Bray and Cameron Bray, all of Glens Falls; his brother, Christopher Bray and his wife, Kathleen, and their children, Devon, Luke, and Sophie, all of Yarmouth, Maine; a sister, Mia Bray; his sister-in-law, Karen Bray and her son, Avery, of Severna Park, MD, as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Tarra and Raja Prime also were survivors of Randy Bray

Services

As Randy requested, calling hours were on Friday, August 31^st from 5 to 7 p.m. at Baker Funeral home, 11 Lafayette Street in Queensbury, NY 12804.

A graveside service was conducted by the Rev. Jean DeVaty at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 1^st, at the family plot in The Evergreen Cemetery on Birch Avenue in Lake George.

In Randolph Osborne Bray’s memory, the family suggests that donations be made to St. James Episcopal Church, 172 Ottawa St, Lake George, NY 12845.

Send Condolences and floral arrangements directly to Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804, or through bakerfuneralhome.com.

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HUDSON FALLS, NY

— Lloyd H Burch passed away unexpectedly at his home in Hudson Falls on Saturday, August 18, 2018. He was seventy five years old.

Survivors

Lloyd is survived by his wife, Linda (Underwood) Burch, of Hudson Falls; his sons, Gregory of Hudson Falls, and Brandon (Jessica) of Fort Edward; his daughter, Rebecca of Oswego, NY; two brothers, Larry (Janet) and Wayne (Karin) Burch; and sister, Mary Ann Germain. He is also survived by his wife’s family; Louise (John) DeSare, Keith (Marian) Underwood, Karen Phetteplace, Bill (Penny) Underwood, Wayne (Phyllis) Underwood, Daniel (Joanne) Underwood, Diane (Bob) Michelucci, Bette Shaw, Barb (Clemente) Amelio, and Tim Underwood. Lloyd is also survived by former daughter-in-law Heather and dozens of nieces and nephews.

Lloyd is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Wilfred Burch; and his sister, Jane Mattison.

Lloyd H Burch was born December 4, 1942, in Kingsbury to Herbert and Ethel Burch. He often told the story of how he was such an adorable child that strangers offered to purchase him. He served in the 503rd Army Corps of Engineers and built structures and playing fields for children throughout Germany. In 1967, he returned to the US and started work at Ideal Dairy Farms in Hudson Falls. He was introduced to Linda Underwood (who lived next door) by her brother William and proposed to her on their second date. They wed on January 11, 1969 and they were married for 49 years.

He had other jobs throughout his life but worked at Great Meadow Correctional Facility for 22 years. He retired in 2006. He loved hunting with his brother, Larry, his sons, and his grandchildren. He loved going to camp, reading mysteries (he would laugh until he cried reading Janet Evanovich books), driving around in his VW Thing, and puttering in his tool shed. He was generous and kind, helping his neighbors and friends with everything from mowing lawns to camp repairs to cutting firewood. He loved to tell stories and would joke around for hours.  He loved people. He would talk to anyone about anything, which made shopping and running errands very long and difficult for his family. By far, his greatest joys in his life were his grandchildren Devin, Jessie, and Lucas Burch. He adored them and they were the center of his world. He took great delight in teaching them naughty things.

Calling hours are scheduled for Friday, Aug. 24 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804.

A memorial service will follow at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.

A graveside service with military honors will be held on Monday, Aug. 27 at 12:30 p.m. at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville, NY 12871

The family would like to thank everyone for their kind words and condolences. Lloyd would have been so touched to know how much he was loved.

In lieu of flowers, if you wish to make a donation in memory of Lloyd, please send to Newcomb Sportsman’s Club in care of Walter Huba, 18 Cimarron Way, Latham, NY 12110-1948.

Condolences can be sent directly to Baker Funeral Home, or through http://www.bakerfuneralhome.com/obituary/lloyd-burch

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Armed Forces Service/Daily activities

Survivors:

He is survived by his son Thomas (Cathy) Lindstrand of Melbourne, FL; daughter Joanne (Doug) Harwood of Hartford, NY; brother Emil Lindstrand of Queensbury, NY; grandchildren Laura (Michael) Pedersen of Palmdale, CA, Christine Lindstrand of Palm Bay, FL, Megan (Jason) Latza of Broadalbin, NY and Jennifer (Gabe) Bennett of New Smyrna Beach, FL; step grandchildren Theresa (Kevin Golanka) DeNatale of Queensbury, NY, Mark Harwood and daughter Emma of Cossayuna, NY, Andrea “Becky”(Steven) Palmer and children Jubilee and Titus and Meshele (Michael) Bourdeau and family. Eric is also survived by several nieces and nephews and by his longtime friends Clayton Jones of Queensbury, NY, Dave Harrigan of Glens Falls, NY, Jerry Lyons of Queensbury, NY and Bill and Natalie Bazinet of Glens Falls, NY.
Special thanks and regards to his very close friends and neighbors Mark and Kathy Dutra and Mary Gilligan.

Many Thanks:

Thank you to the staff of the Home of the Good Shepherd in Moreau for all of your wonderful care during our dad’s stay. Thanks to Dr. David Cunningham for your years of caring for him. Thanks to Dr. Louis DeCunzo for helping dad breathe easier during his illness. Thanks to Glens Falls Hospital staff, whose recent care made life easier for both our dad and our family.

Contributions

Memorial contributions may be made to Home of the Good Shepherd Activities Fund, 198 Bluebird Rd., S. Glens Falls, NY 12803 in memory of Eric. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the Quaker Cemetery, Cronin Rd., Queensbury, NY.

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QUEENSBURY NY — David Howard passed away peacefully at age 89 on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Fort Hudson Nursing Home. David’s loving family was by his side.

David was born June 20, 1929 in Glens Falls, the son of the late Hollis and Edith (Stark) Howard.

Vocation/Avocations

An extraordinary musician, David played the saxophone with The Three Kings/Howard Trio for several years.  He was also an outstanding salesman for 45 years with Northway Floors/Four Star Flooring.  David’s true passion in life was his family. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather, who had the uncanny ability to make you laugh.

Predeceased By

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by five brothers; Raymond, John, Donald, Fred and Robert Howard, as well as an aunt, Nannie Winch.

Survivors

Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 54 years, Jacqueline (Bergeron) Howard; son, Matthew Howard and wife Patrice of Queensbury; daughter, Michelle Duscher and husband, Frank of Wilton; and daughter, Robin Bayle and husband, Brian of Glens Falls. In addition, he is survived by six grandchildren, Kristen, Stephanie and Justin Duscher; Emma, Anna and Vivian Bayle; two step grandchildren, Nick Lamkins and Corrie Mathis and five step great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Viewing

Calling hours will take place Thursday, August 16, from 10 a.m. to noon at Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804.

Funeral Service

A funeral service follows at noon at the funeral home with the Rev. Bill Puckey officiating, followed by a service at Pine View Cemetery.

The family extends a sincere thank you to David’s special caregivers at Fort Hudson Nursing Home.

Condolences/Contributions

In loving memory of David, contributions may be made to the Northeastern New York chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, Pine West Plaza, Building 4, Suite 405, Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12205.

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

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