All Obituaries

Whitehall: Clifford W. McFarren, 71, of County Route 12 Whitehall passed away on April 22, 2024, at his home unexpectedly. Family and friends may call at the Jillson Funeral Home Inc. 46 Williams Street, Whitehall, New York on Friday April 26, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at Noon on Saturday April 27, 2024 at the Our Lady of Hope Roman Catholic Church, Skene Street , Whitehall, by Father Zachariah Chichester Pastor Officiating. Burial will...

Whitehall: Doris T. Donaldson, 80, (AKA THE LUNCH LADY) passed away on April 18, 2024, unexpectedly in Glens Falls Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on December 16, 1943, in Cohoes, New York, the daughter of the late Roland and Bernadette (Rainville) Neddo Doris took pride in being everyone’s favorite Lunch Lady at the Whitehall Central School and loved her kids at school. She had many enjoyments like baking with her family, especially making cookies for Isabella,...

Whitehall-We lost our amazing, loving Mother and Grandmother, JoAnn Ingalls on Friday, March 29th 2024. JoAnn died at 85 years old, born July 22, 1938 in Virginia She died in peace surrounded by her family, at home. This is written by her children and grandchildren, although we are filled with sadness for our loss, have faith that she is now in heaven, especially  with her daughters Joyce and Kathy. Also preceded in death by her husband, CDR Fred Ingalls,  of Whitehall US...

Hudson Falls, NY – Leslie (Les) J. DeLorme, 70, went to be with the Lord on Sunday March 17th, 2024. He died at home peacefully with family by his side. Les was born May 6th, 1953 in Glens Falls, NY, the son of Joseph and Shirley DeLorme. Les attended Whitehall Central Schools and graduated in 1971. He married Barbara Chadwick on May 15, 1999. He worked for Telescope Casual Furniture for 31 years, Sears, Isovolta, CWI and Milestone Golf Course. He played drums in several area bands,...

Whitehall-It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of John “Jack” Edward St. Clair Sr on March 14, 2024. With his loving family at his side, Dad passed peacefully at his residence on Champlain Ave. in Whitehall, NY.  Jack was born a twin to Albert & Velma St. Clair on August 2, 1928 which was just the beginning of the infamous “Jim and Jack” legacy. Jack attended and graduated from Whitehall High School. He and his brother participated and...

Whitehall, NY – Melanie S. Chapin passed away at the Glens Falls Hospital on March 10, 2024 after a brief illness.  Melanie was born on May 21, 1948 to William and Dorothy (Parrot) Morse.  She was the third daughter of four.  She graduated from Whitehall High School and in 1968 married Milton “Bob” Chapin.  After Bob’s passing at an early age in 1984, she went on the raise both of their boys, Brad and Bobby Chapin.  Melanie is survived by her...

Whitehall – Faye Jones, 81, passed away Tuesday March 5, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her children and her cat Angel. Faye was born April 7, 1942, in Whitehall.  Daughter of the late Wilfred and Lorraine Rushia.  Faye married the love of her life on October 5, 1961, John F. Jones Sr.  They were married for 45 years until his passing on July 5, 2006. Faye is predeceased by her son John F. Jones Jr., two brothers Maynard and Ronald.  She leaves behind three...

Helen M. Donaldson Obituary Whitehall- Helen M. Donaldson- It is with profound sadness that we say “farewell for now”, to our beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Friend. For many years, Helen courageously battled the obstacles that were sent her way. However, she did not let these obstacles stop her from enjoying life.  From attending her grandchildren’s special events to her most recent puzzle club of friends, Helen did everything she could to make people laugh and...

Whitehall – Catherine L. Hurley, 71 passed away on Friday February 2, 2024, at the Washington Center in Argyle, NY following a long illness.  She was born September 14, 1952, in the Glens Falls Hospital the daughter of the late Raymond and Marion (French) Hurley. Catherine was a retired employee of the Sherwood Medical Center in Argyle.  She enjoyed playing the piano and guitar, camping and traveling with her friend Doris.  She was a Whitehall High School graduate...

Whitehall – Frederick “Fred” Leo Palmer, 86, passed away on Thursday February 1, 2024, at his home with his loving family by his side.  He was born on July 14, 1937, in Cambridge, MA to the late William and Dorothy (Hayes) Palmer. Fred was a long-time employee of Washington County as a civil engineer.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years Carole and his children; Stephen, Pamela, Joseph and Amanda, his grandchildren; Karl and Nathaniel Palmer, Hayden Miller,...