All Obituaries

Whitehall-John James Leonbruno was born to Annie and Paul Leonbruno on February 7, 1931 in the town of Whitehall, NY.  He was a graduate of Whitehall High in 1951, married his high school sweetheart, Leonore Marie Gordon, December 30, 1951.  Enlisting that year into The U.S. Airforce, spending time in Korea and honorably discharged in 1957.  John worked 31 years for the telephone company. He devoted many seasons to The Full Gospel Business Men Association, spreading...

Whitehall – Josephine “Jo” (Leonbruno) Twyman, 97, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2023, with her loving family by her side and in the comfort of her own home.  Born October 4, 1926, in Whitehall, NY, she was the daughter of the late Paul Leonbruno and Anna (Pagarella) Leonbruno.  Jo was a graduate of Whitehall High School, Class of 1946.  After graduating she married Stewart Twyman at the Our Lady of Angels Church in Whitehall.  Together...

Timothy C. Kingsley of Whitehall, New York, left for the trap line in the sky during the early hours of November 13, 2023. Tim was born May 3, 1955 in Glens Falls, New York. The son of Richard B. Kingsley, and Theresa Young, Tim is survived by his soft-spoken, kind hearted wife Patricia Kingsley, son David C. Kingsley, & significant other Jen, daughters Ashley Bigelow and husband Dan, Kerrie Tierney and husband Farley, Courtney Smith and husband Tom.  In addition to his children,...

Whitehall-Ann M. Rodd, 84, passed away on October 19, 2023 at the Washington Center in Argyle, New York. She was born on February 25, 1939 in Glens Falls, the daughter of the late Clayton and Gladys (Fuller) Balch, who were from Fort Ann. Ann is predeceased by two sisters; Evelyn (Balch) and her husband Richard Casey, Lillian (Balch) and her husband Ernest Steves, one Brother Francis and his wife Barb Balch. She and her long time companion Bertlen Turner enjoyed antiquing, and traveling...

Whitehall – Nancy J. Bascue passed onto her eternal rest at her home on Wednesday October 4, 2023.  She was born on February 1, 1924 in La Junta Colorado. She was the daughter of Consuelo (Gonzales) Sayas and Sirilo Sayas from Lagos DeMoreno, Mexico. Nancy was a 1942 graduate of Lincoln High School in Milwaukee Wisconsin.  In 1944 she enlisted in the US Navy WAVES (Woman accepted for Volunteer Emergency Services) which was created during WWII to free up male personnel for...

April 19, 1943 - September 25, 2023 - James Albert McMaster (Hulett’s Landing, NY) left the world right where he wanted to be, at his home in Hulett’s Landing.  After his birth in Los Angeles, CA, his family moved to Ohio where he spent much of his childhood learning about the outdoors, camping and canoeing on the Olentangy River.  He graduated from Upper Arlington High School and then went on to receive his Bachelors of Welding Engineering in 1966 at The Ohio State...

Whitehall-It is with broken hearts that we are sharing with you our Dad, Husband, and Friend, Eugene (Gene) Bunker went into the arms of his Heavenly Father on August 26, 2023 from a traumatic brain injury (10 years ago) and suffered from progressive super nuclear palsy for the past 2 years. Gene was born on December 31, 1942 in Hampton, NY to the late John and Marion (Loomis) Bunker. On August 20, 1966, Gene married Susan (Lamoureux) and just recently celebrated 57 years...

Wilmer James Potter Jr. (William) was born November 13, 1956 to Alicia Marie Stiles and Wilmer James Potter Sr in Mahopac, NY, marking him child number 4 of what would become 8. Later, the family found themselves in Whitehall, NY. As he grew, he spent time at Notre Dame des Victoires Church where he became a proud alter boy from ages 10 to 13. William went by many names, but he was most affectionately known as “Billy” in his younger years. As most know, he didn’t really...

Whitehall-Longtime Corrections Administrator Gene McKenna passed away peacefully at home Wednesday August 16, 2023. Captain McKenna started his Law Enforcement career with the NYC Department of Corrections at Rikers Island and then moved North in 1986 and began employment with the Whitehall Police Department. He also worked for his friend Bob Banks. In 2003 Gene transferred to the Washington County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division moving through the ranks and being appointed...

Whitehall - Neil F. Blackmer, 93, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2023. He was born in Brandon, VT on May 26, 1930, the son of the late Neil and Chloe Blackmer. Neil proudly served in the US Army where he was deployed into the Korean Conflict.  He married his wife Tressa Smith in 1955. He worked on several farms in Whitehall, NY throughout his life. He is predeceased by his wife Tressa. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters; Shirley Baker (Tom) of Middle Granville, NY, and...