All Obituaries

  Thomas Edward (Tucker) Rock Sr.  Whitehall - Thomas Edward (Tucker) Rock Sr., 71, of Lower Bellamy Street, went peacefully into the arms of the Lord while surround by his family. It was in the early evening of Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at the Glens Falls Hospital, after a series of complications due to long term health issues.  Born September 3, 1947, in Whitehall, he was the son of late Mary (Jones) Rock and John Rock of Whitehall.  Tucker was married to Judy...

Robert J. Rozell, 57 of Hampton passed away peacefully October 31, 2018 at home after a short battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Born June 7th, 1961 in Sharon, Ct. He was the son of the Late Edward Rozell of PA, and Rachel Nichols of Castleton, Vt. He leaves behind his best friend, and beloved wife, Sherry Rozell and his two sons, Zachery Rozell of Whitehall, & Mike Kelley of Poultney Vt. He was predeceased by one son, Rodney Rozell of AZ. He is survived by Sibling’s Edward (Peg)...

Whitehall- Irena L. Austin, 91, passed away on October 31, 2018, at her home following a long Illness. She was born in Whitehall on September 1, 1927, the daughter of the late Eli and Victoria (Besaw) Benway. Irene was a communicant of the Our Lady of Hope Roman Catholic Church in Whitehall. In her early years she worked at the Champlain Spinners silk mill.  Upon her marriage to Charles F. Austin, she moved away with her husband as he began his military career.  During that...

Whitehall-Jane E. Cioffi, Age 100, passed away on Tuesday October 23, 2018. Born in Whitehall, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Cora Livingston.  She was predeceased by her husband Frank J. Cioffi in 2005. Survivors include her daughter Betty J. Allison and Betty’s husband Edward Allison of Gansevoort, NY; her grandson Shawn E. Morrill and his wife Peggy of Schaumburg, Illinois; great-grandson Ryan Morrill and great-granddaughter Kristin Morrill. Jane was active in the...

Whitehall-Charles “Chuck” Manell, born on December 10th, 1942, passed away on October 22, 2018, at home with his loving family after a long illness. A retired maintenance welder from Native Textiles, Chuck, a no nonsense, no frills man, enjoyed fishing, camping, and playing cards. He found special joy in spending time with his family. Chuck is predeceased by his father, Henry “Sonny” Manell Jr.; Mother, Virginia “Peggy” (Bassett) Manell, and...

  Evelyn Diekel Gregory, 93, went into the arms of the Lord, on October 21, 2018. Evelyn leaves a legacy as an amazing wife to her devoted husband, as well as a wonderful mother to her five daughters. Born on December 22, 1924, in Whitehall, N.Y. to Max and Pauline Diekel, she was predeceased by her first husband, Karl White. Evelyn was a retired R.N., graduating from Daytona Beach Community College in 1972, with an A.S. in nursing, getting her degree at 48.  She was a...

WHITEHALL - Barbara H. Kingsley, a longtime educator and leader of local civic organizations, died Sunday, one day short of her 87th birthday. Family members were at her side.  Mrs. Kingsley’s teaching career spanned six decades and touched the lives of generations of grade schoolers in Whitehall and neighboring communities. After “retiring” in 1997 with 36 years as a full-time teacher, she continued to teach regularly as a substitute for another 19 years....

Granville-Nelson W. Briggs of Granville passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.  Nelson was born on April 6, 1935 to the late William B. Briggs and Catherine (Williams) Briggs in Salem, NY. After attending Hartford schools he began working at Avery Sawmill in Salem, NY. Nelson then took his work ethic and ambition to Telescope where he worked 29 years as a mechanic. Upon his retirement he ran his own garage until he retired again. You could...

Spencer Michael Eldred, beloved son of Amber Battease and Joseph Eldred of Whitehall, NY, was born sleeping and went into the arms of the Lord on October 4, 2018 at 7:41 p.m. A moment in our arms, forever in our hearts. Spencer is survived by his big sister Jayden Eldred and his big brother Joseph Eldred both of Granville, NY, maternal grandmother Diana Cosey of Granville, NY, paternal grandparents Dee and Michael Garner of Whitehall, NY, maternal great-grandparents Sharon Thomson and Allan...

Granville-Clarence "Hot Rod" Rozell, 82, passed away Wednesday September 26, 2018 at his home. Born Sept. 5, 1936 in Whitehall, NY, he was the son of the late Barlow and Lillian (Hewitt) Rozell. Clarence was married on March 22, 1962 to Doris Monaco Rozell for over 50 years before her passing away January 26, 2018, together they had 3 children. In addition to his parents and his wife, Clarence was pre-deceased by his infant daughter Brenda Lynn Rozell. His sisters Janice...