All Obituaries

Gansevoort/Whitehall- Ronald R. Austin Sr., of Gansevoort, NY passed away peacefully on January 12, 2022 after a long illness. He was born on July 27, 1939 to Robert Austin and Mary (Luse) Austin of Whitehall, NY. Ron graduated from Whitehall High School in 1957. He played baseball and basketball for Whitehall and set several school records. After high school he met and married Eileen (Eaton) Austin from Fair Haven, VT, and welcomed two sons, Ron and Ken Austin. Eileen passed away in...

Whitehall-James Francis Aiken, 81 of Whitehall passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 3, 2022 at his home.  Born on July 14, 1940 in Whitehall, he was the son of Richard C. and Evelyn (LaMore) Aiken.  He graduated from Whitehall High School in 1957 and was a 1963 Graduate of Castleton Teacher’s College, majoring in Education.  After graduating, he began his teaching career in the Salem, NY school district.  Shortly thereafter, he was able to take a position at...

Granville-Geoffrey H. Bell, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2022, at his home after a brief illness, with his family by his side.  A Celebration of Life will be held this coming summer, details will be announced in a full obituary prior to the Celebration of Life.  

Granville-Diana Hurley, 80, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 in the Glens Falls Hospital following a brief illness.  Diana was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Born on February 11, 1941 in Whitehall, she was the daughter of the late John and Irene (Jordan) Gordon. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her loving husband Thomas Hurley Sr., and her sister Lenore Leonbruno. She is survived by her two sons Thomas Hurley Jr of Granville, Gordon Hurley and...

Whitehall-Marilyn A. Daly died Jan. 2, 2022, after a long illness. Born in Kate Scott’s Maternity Home in Whitehall on Aug. 20, 1931, Mrs. Daly was the daughter of Carrie (Puryea) and George Ahern. Her family has ties to the community dating back to the Revolutionary War, but she is best known for her years of service to the community as a physician’s assistant at the Whitehall Health Center. Mrs. Daly graduated from Whitehall schools at 16 and attended St. Peter’s...

Whitehall-Paul R. Gosselin, 54, passed away peacefully with his two daughters by his side on Thursday, December 23, 2021, in the Glens Falls Hospital.  Paul was the son of Judy Baker and the late Paul M. Gosselin. He was a graduate of Whitehall High School class of 1985.  Shortly after graduation, Paul joined the US Army for a brief time of service.  Paul worked as a machine tender at Finch Paper LLC. for many years. When he wasn’t working Paul was an avid...

East Poultney, Vt James Harold Parrott, 92, of Clark Hollow Road, East Poultney, VT, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 13, 2021.   James was born in Whitehall, NY on January 13, 1929, the son of Deretha Young Parrott and James Kingsbury Parrott.   He was one of the last remaining members of the class of 1946 at Whitehall High School.  He married Anna S. Kovalosky of Poultney, Vt on October 2, 1948.  The wedding took...

Whitehall-Michael “Mike” W. Garner, 55, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, November 14, 2021.  He was born in Hannible, MO on November 23, 1965. Mike was a very special man who was truly loved by many people, especially his beloved wife Denise “Dee” Garner.  Mike loved Dee, the St. Louis Cardinals, Thunder Hockey, and the L.A. Rams. He was passionate about pro wrestling from AEW, WWE to our local wrestlers and WOH family.  Above all else,...

Queensbury-Janis L. Morgan, 89, of Queensbury, passed away at the Glens Falls Hospital after a battle with dementia and associated health complications. Janis was born July 15, 1933 in Ticonderoga, NY, to Francis H. Foote and Minerva Ayers. She was predeceased by her parents and two sisters Joan and Jean. She is survived by her brother, Edward Foote of Whitehall, NY and her son Brian (Candy) of Queensbury, as well as several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. After...

Matthew Pomainville September 5, 1995 to November 6, 2021 Family and friends are so sad to announce that Matthew has lost his battle against addiction.  Many rehab centers alone with all the Love and help from family and friends often times just aren’t enough.  Matthew was known for his kind heart and silly attitude.  A son, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend.  He was a jokester who enjoyed softball, fishing, four wheeling, and hunting.  Whether the driver or...