Obituaries

Walloomsac – Linda K. Minkler, 71, passed away on Saturday October 3, at her residence surrounded by her family. She resided on State Route 67 with her husband Curtis Minkler. [Read more…] about Linda K. Minkler

Petersburgh – Mildred (Millie) Brimmer Lapp went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 21, 2015. She was born on July 5, 1923 in Petersburgh to the late Edna Powers Brimmer and Forrest (Jack) Brimmer. She was educated in the Petersburgh District #4 School and graduated from the Walter A. Wood High School in Hoosick Falls in 1941. She married Donald William Lapp Sr. in 1943 and loved him for 62 years until his death in 2005. She was also preceded in death by her only sister, Frances Bentley. [Read more…] about Mildred Brimmer Lapp

Stephentown – Anne M. Maney, 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Berkshire Medical Center.  Born and raised in Framingham, MA, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Jessie Dube.  Anne resided in Derry, NH, Hudson, MA and Lancaster, MA before moving to Stephentown, NY in 1985.

She was the co-owner of Rita Marie’s Restaurant in Lanesborough, MA for over 15 years.  She enjoyed traveling, playing Phase Ten card game, staying up late and was involved in the 4-H with riding and raising horses.  She is the beloved wife of James P. Maney whom she married in 1974; devoted and loving mother of Diane (Rodney Dufault) Marcheterre of Rochester, NH, Fred Martin and Bobby (Brenda) Martin both of Florida, Glenn (Darlene) Martin of Nottingham, NH and Danielle (Brian) Kelley of Clifton Park, NY.  She is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends called at Hall & Higgins Funeral Home, Monday morning September 28, and a funeral Mass was held at noon at St. Joseph’s Church in Stephentown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Stephentown Fire Company, 396 State Rt. 43, Stephentown, NY  12168.

Condolence book at ParkerBrosMemorial.com.

Petersburgh – Howard Arlington Walters, 99 years old of Petersburgh passed away on September 13, 2015.  He departed this world peacefully at his younger daughter’s home, in the comfort of family.
Howard was born April 21, 1916, in Rutland Vermont.  In his teenage years, he and his father, Arlington, relocated to Petersburgh, where they opened a bakery. There he met the love his life, Bertha Weeden.  When World War II broke out, Howard enlisted in the Army and honorably served his country on the Pacific Front, attaining the rank of Sergeant.  While on furlough, he and Bertha wed, a union that lasted 52 years, until her death. Upon his discharge from the Army, Howard returned to Bertha in Petersburgh. They subsequently had two daughters, Patricia and Susan.
A new father, Howard went to work as a cabinetmaker.  His employer, Carl Betke of Troy, NY, taught Howard  the intricacies of making new furniture and restoring antiques.  To this day, Howard’s  custom woodworking can be found in various churches and homes throughout the Capital District.  With his hard work ethic and natural talent, Howard eventually went into business for himself, opening his “Furniture Hospital,” where he spent the next forty-four years repairing and rebuilding furniture for clientele spanning from his hometown of Petersburgh to Colorado.  During this time, Howard also worked part-time alongside his wife as a bus driver for the Berlin Central School District. He did not officially close the Furniture Hospital until 2006, at which time he was 90 years old.
As a veteran, local businessman, and active member of the Petersburgh Baptist Church, Howard was a very well respected pillar of the community. Following the Petersburgh Baptist Church Fire of 1982, Howard used his skills to restore all of the damaged pews and furniture. He was appointed a deacon in 1965 and served in this capacity until approximately 1990. Howard continued to live independently until age 97.  In recognition of his service to the community, in 2001 the Berlin School District awarded him an honorary diploma.  He has received various other honoraria from state and local officials.  He was loved by his family and neighbors, young and old.  He will be truly missed.
Howard is survived by his daughter Patricia Rowland, and her husband Timothy; daughter Susan Forman and her husband Arthur; grandchildren, Sarah Forman, Jonathan Hitsous, Jamie Thater, Katherine McLaughlin and her husband James; and great-grandchildren, Emily Baker and Lloyd Thater.
Howard’s family would like to thank the staff of the Rensselaer County Hospice for their assistance and care during his final months. In lieu of flowers the family encourages donations be made in his name to the Rensselaer County Hospice or the Eastern Area Senior Service Center of Cropseyville, N.Y.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 17 at the Mahar Funeral Home in Hoosick Falls. Burial was at Meadowlawn Cemetery in Petersburgh.

Hoosick – Frank O. Pierce, 98, passed away on Tuesday September 15, at his residence on NY Route 7 in Hoosick. He resided there with his wife of sixty-five years, Barbara (Fleming) Pierce.
Frank was born on December 19, 1916, in Hoosick, son of the late Roscoe and Ethel (Cloke) Pierce. He was educated at schools in the Town of Hoosick and graduated from Troy Business College with a degree in Accounting. Frank was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II. He was formerly employed at the Noble & Wood Company in Hoosick Falls and then as an accountant for Rensselaer County until retiring.
Frank was an active member of the community, he was a charter member of the Hoosick Fire Department beginning in 1937, where he also served as the Treasurer of the Hoosick Fire District. He was also a member of the Town of Hoosick Planning Committee and a Trustee for the Hoosick Rural Cemetery Association. Frank was a member of the Hoosick Baptist Church for eighty-four years where he served as Deacon, Trustee and Treasurer in the past. Frank was an avid Red Sox fan, he enjoyed bowling, gardening and spending time with family.
Survivors include his wife Barbara, daughters Colleen (Jim) Monahan of Hoosick Falls, Kathy (John) Brown of Greenville, SC, sons David Pierce of White Creek, NY and Derrick Pierce of Troy, NY, grandchildren Michael, Morgan, Kristin Pierce, Matthew, Kevin and Stefanie Monahan and sister Mary Burdick. Frank is predeceased by a brother Harold Pierce.
Funeral services were held Friday September 18, at 1 pm from the Hoosick Baptist Church on South Street in Hoosick. Burial followed the service at Hoosick Rural Cemetery, Hoosick, New York.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls.  Memorial contributions may be made to either the Hoosick Baptist Church or the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County through the funeral home.
The family would like to thank Frank’s caregivers Donna Adler, Sandy McCart and the staff of Peg’s Angels for the kind and loving care they all gave to Frank.

There will be a memorial service for Vivian R. Smith on Saturday September 26, 2015 at 3 pm in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Hoosick Falls, NY.

 

Berlin- Adam L. Morse, 11, of Plank Road passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday September 1, 2015 following many years of illness. Born in North Adams, MA., Adam was the beloved son of Leon and Julie Johnson Morse Jr. Adam was a fifth grade student through the Berlin Elementary School. He enjoyed playing Dragon Ball Z, Pokeman and with his cars. Adam had been a Make A Wish recipient having met Tanner Foust.

Adam was the grandson of the late Leon Morse Sr. Adam’s feline friend Rays the Cat was also waiting for Adam’s arrival after having recently crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

Survivors, in addition to his Mom and Dad, include his siblings David Morse of Hoosick, Mark, Jacob, Jonathan, Elise and Danielle Morse all of Berlin, his grandmother Barbara Morse of Hancock, Massachusetts, and several aunts uncles and cousins.

Relatives and friends called at the First Baptist Church in Berlin in the morning on Friday September 4, and a funeral service was held at noon.

Interment will be private at the Berlin Community Cemetery.

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