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Obituaries

Darlene M. Brundige

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Hoosick Falls – Darlene M. Brundige, 54, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, September 5, 2014, at the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls, NY. She had resided there for the past several years. She was the daughter of Carol Betit of Hoosick Falls and the late Normand Betit Sr.

Darlene was born on March 18, 1960, in Cambridge, NY. She graduated from Hoosick Falls Central School and was formerly employed at the Eddy in Troy, NY, as a health aid. Darlene loved spending time with her family and playing bingo.

Survivors, other than her mother Carol, include her children, Marchell Leva and Gary and wife Nicole Brundige, her siblings, Shannon and husband James Chaplin, Penny and husband Bruce Rawling, Scott and wife Charlene Betit, Shawn Betit, Andrea and husband Scott Brophy and Normand Betit Jr. and wife Christina, her grandchildren, Elizabeth, Janessa and Alyssa Leva, Anessa, Krista, Anthony and Breyden Brundige. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the care of the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, New York, 12090. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation through the funeral home.

Kathryn Jepson

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Buskirk – The unforgettable Kathryn Francis Riley Jepson of Buskirk, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on August 22, 2014, the day before her 70th birthday. She was surrounded by loved ones.

Among countless other things, Kate will be remembered for her unwavering strength, sense of humor and passion for life. She was the definition of feisty, often giving her family and nurses a run for their money and always proving to others that she could do what was considered impossible. Kate was a life-long jokester with an infectious laugh, witty remarks and naughty ways. She had a love affair with chocolate pie and could be found enjoying a piece at any time of the day. She enjoyed being on the go, word finds, casinos, hot showers and making jewelry with her girls. Her playful goosing, sweet kisses and hidden candy stash will be greatly missed.

To know Kate was a gift. A loving mother and doting grandmother, she was immensely proud of her family. She devoted her life to the care of others including her parents, her husband Ross, her children and grandchildren. Kate made many sacrifices throughout her life for her family. Nothing brought her more joy than seeing those that she loved happy.

Kate is pre-deceased by her husband of 45 years, Ross Edward Jepson Sr. Her memory will live on through her five children, Sheri Weber with Dennis Fisher, Deborah Best and husband Michael Best, Gail Guile and husband James, Brenda Shortt and husband Rick Shortt and Ross Jepson Jr. and wife Bobbie Jo, eleven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, three siblings, Patricia Bishop, Nancy Eaton and Frank Valentine, many nieces and nephews and her K-9 Companion, Dozie.

Arrangements are by the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. A private funeral service will be held for immediate family. The family asks that anyone wishing to make a donation in Kate’s honor donate, through the Funeral Home, to the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, who provided Kate with the best of care.

Robert Marsh

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Hoosick Falls – Robert (Bob) Marsh, 78, passed away at home in the care of his family on Thursday, August 21, 2014. Bob was born to Oscar and Marjorie (Winton) Marsh in Hoosick Falls, NY, in 1936.

Bob served with the U.S. Air Force for four years. He was a member of the Taconic Pipe Band for many years. He was employed as a lab supervisor at Warren General Hospital, Warren, OH, for several years, then at North Adams Regional Hospital in North Adams, MA, retiring in 1996.

In addition to Pat, his wife of 54 years, Bob is survived by his daughter, Lorene and husband Tom Vince, his sons, Robert F. Marsh, Shawn E. Marsh and Christian and wife Suzanne Marsh, his grandchildren, Gabriel and Kaelyn Vince, Jake and Sarah Marsh and Grady Marsh, his sister, Ann Blair, and nieces, Patrcia Kwok and Nancy Blair, as well as his extended family. He is pre-deceased by his brother in law, Edward Blair.

Funeral services were held from the Immaculate Conception Church in Hoosick Falls on Tuesday, August 26, at 10 am. Relatives and friends called at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, on Monday evening from 6 to 8 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Second Chance Animal Shelter or the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad through the funeral home.

Deuneece H. Sandbeck

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Berlin – Deuneece H. Sandbeck, age 58, of Aitkin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, August 20, 2014, at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby, MN.

Born February 11, 1956, in Albany, NY, Deuneece was the daughter of Wesley C. and Betty (Vincent) Huff. She grew up and attended schools in Berlin, NY. She then joined the National Guard; her unit was activated during the Gulf War. She attended Hudson Valley Community College and received her R.N. Degree. She had worked as a nurse in Bennington, VT, for ten years. She moved to Aitkin in 1991 and worked for the Riverwood Health Care Center as a nurse. She married Mike Sandbeck on December 11, 1992, in Aitkin and has lived there since. She enjoyed horses and gardening.

Deuneece is survived by her husband, Mike Sandbeck of Aitkin, her children, Joshua Kirkpatrick of Oregon and Sarah Kirkpatrick of Duluth, MN, her grandchildren, Brittany Hannah, Kaylin Kirkpatrick, Freyja Kirkpatrick, Felany Kirkpatrick and Xander Kirkpatrick, and two great-grandchildren, Dayle and Lilly. She is preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial service was held Tuesday, August 26, at 3 pm from the Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Barry Hite officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements are by the Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home in Aitkin.

Rev. Ivan F. Gossoo

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Petersburgh – The Rev. Ivan F. Gossoo, 94, a resident of Petersburgh, NY, died on July 22, 2014. Mr. Gossoo was pre-deceased by his wife, Dorothea (Mathena), in 1994, following fifty years of marriage. He is survived by a son, Burton Gossoo of Hampton Bays, NY, a daughter, Lynnea Jones of Wolcott, CT, two grandchildren, Erin Jones and Shannon Jones, both of Bristol, CT, two great-granddaughters, Nina Andelin and Abigail Jones, and relatives throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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Leo M. Surdam Jr.

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Hoosick – Leo M. “Coke” Surdam Jr., 86, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014, at his residence on Bovie Hill Road in Hoosick, NY. He was surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the former Carolyn M. “Khaki” Surdam.

Born on October 7,1927, in Potter Hill in Hoosick, Leo was the son of the late Leo M. and Lucy (Cornell) Surdam. He was educated in schools in Hoosick Falls, NY. Leo worked at Oak Materials Group in Hoosick Falls for many years. He enjoyed bowling and watching sports, especially the New York Giants and New York Mets. Leo was a former member of the Hoosick Lions Club. He enjoyed his winters spent in Venetian Parks Estates in Sarasota, FL.

Leo is survived by his daughter, Shirley White and husband Billy of Bartlett, IL, two sons, Leo Surdam III and his wife Deborah of Hoosick and Gerry Surdam of Bennington, VT, a sister, Hazel Springer of Eagle Bridge, NY, his seven grandchildren, Matthew Steichen, Lauren Soto, Steve Surdam, Tanya Brock, Leslie Rousseau, Alyssa Surdam and Tara DeCicco, and seven great-grandchildren. He is pre-deceased by two brothers, Clifford and Arthur Surdam, and two sisters, Dorothy Ryan and Betty Hayes.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 20, at 11 am from the Hoosick Baptist Church on South Street in Hoosick. Burial followed the service at Maple Grove Cemetery in Hoosick Falls. Relatives and friends called at the Church on Tuesday from 4 to 8 pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Karen McGovern Fund through the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090.

Anthony Bromirski

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Hoosick Falls – On August 13, 2014, Anthony “Ski” Bromirski passed away at his home on 73 River Road in Hoosick Falls, NY. Anthony, “Joe the Clocker,” was surrounded by his family and friends while he was watching the horses run at Saratoga on his TV.

Anthony, the son of Anthony and Ameila Bromirski, was born on September 27, 1930. He graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls. After being honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy, he returned to Hoosick Falls. He spent a year sitting on the back porch of the Shea Farm on Bovie Hill Road in Hoosick, NY, trying to talk his way past Edward (Wiggy) Shea. Finally, he was able to get inside to the kitchen to court and marry his sweetheart, Rita (Shea) Bromirski.

Anthony, “Joe the Good Guy,” is survived by his beloved wife, Rita, and their four children, Mark and wife Jane, David and wife Bridget, Peter and wife Tracy and Judy and husband Mark. Anthony, “Grampy,” was also so very proud of his grandchildren, Shea, Elizabeth, Amelia, William, Ben and Stacia. Their exploits and games became the light of his later years. He would never miss a game, awards ceremony or concert! God bless those poor referees!

Anthony, “Tony,” is also survived by his youngest sibling, Joanne Cottrell. He is pre-deceased by his parents and his two brothers, Edward and John, “Mick.”

Anthony’s wake was on Friday, August 15, from 5 to 8 pm at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. His funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, August 16, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Hoosick Falls at 11 am.

All donations may be made to St. Mary’s Academy, in any of his many names, through the funeral home.

Maryclare C. McGovern

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Hoosick Falls – Maryclare C. McGovern, 78, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014, at the Centers for Living & Rehabilitation in Bennington, VT. She had resided on Classic Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, with her husband, William McGovern. They moved to Hoosick Falls in 1978.

Born on March 6, 1936, in Queens, NY, Maryclare was the daughter of the late William and Clara (Stebe) Bowler. She was educated at the Katharine Gibbs School and received her Masters Degree in teaching from St. John’s University in New York City in 1968. Maryclare taught at Kings Park Elementary School on Long Island. She enjoyed playing piano, sewing, cooking and baking. She was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church in Hoosick Falls. Maryclare was proud of her German heritage and enjoyed the October Fest every year.

Survivors, other than her husband William, include their sons, James McGovern and his fiance Cathy Bucci of Latham, NY, John and wife Meagan McGovern of Rexford, NY, Lawrence McGovern of Rochester, NY, Daniel McGovern and Edward McGovern, both of Hoosick Falls, and three grandchildren, Declan and Riley McGovern and Anthony Bucci. She is pre-deceased by a sister, Dorothy Winters.

A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Thursday, August 14, at 10 am from the Immaculate Conception Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. There were no calling hours. Burial followed the Mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hoosick Falls.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hoosick Area Food Pantry through the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, which is handling the arrangements.

Nancy L. Carr

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Petersburgh – Nancy L. Carr, 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, July 31, 2014, after a long battle with cancer.

Born in Woodbury, NJ, Nancy was a daughter of the late Lewis and Delta Cassel. She honorably and valiantly served her country in the United States Army. Nancy received her Bachelor’s Degree in teaching and was qualified to teach kindergarten up to sixth grade. She retired from working for various health service companies as a home health aide. Nancy enjoyed knitting, crocheting and gardening.

Survivors include her beloved husband, Charles E. Carr, her loving daughter, Christine and husband Terry Sprague, her stepsons, Charles P. Carr and Christopher A. Carr, her beloved granddaughters, C’Anna, Darian and Abigail, and her adoring stepgrandson, Denver Divens. She is also survived by many wonderful friends. Nancy is pre-deceased by her first husband, Russell Smith, and her son, Kenneth Smith.

Interment will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in Nancy’s memory to the Petersburgh Fire Department, P.O. Box 109, Petersburgh, New York, 12138.

To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit www.parkerbrosmemorial.com.

Marlene Cipperly

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Hoosick – Marlene (Blakeney) Cipperly, 80, died Friday, August 1, 2014, at The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls, NY. Marlene formerly resided on Cipperly Road in Breese Hollow, Hoosick, NY. She was the wife of the former Dean W. Cipperly, who passed in 1992.

Born on October 10, 1933, Marlene was the daughter of David and Madeline (Fletcher) Blakeney. Marlene was a member of the Vermont Grange, NY Farm Bureau, Woman’s Farm Bureau, Hoosick Miss Softball, Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad and the Hoosick Falls PTA. She loved her gardens and going to her granddaughters’ events. Her life-long ambition was to be a nurse, but she became very satisfied being a LNA at the Crescent Manor Care Center in Bennington, VT. Marlene worked at Crescent Manor for 31 years. In her younger years she had worked at the Chelsea Nursing Home.

Survivors include her two daughters, Beth Cipperly and Nellie Miller, and the light of her life, her precious granddaughter, Sydney Miller, her sister, Jessie Mundell, her three brothers, John Blakeney and wife Violet, Raymond Blakeney and David Blakeney, her sisters-in-law, Mary Cipperly, Betty Kipp, Marion Cipperly, Vera Griswald and Becky and husband Bob Cipperly, as well as many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews and many loving neighbors. She is pre-deceased by a brother, Charles “Tom” Blakeney.

Relatives and friends called at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, on Monday, August 4, from 3 to 5 pm. The funeral service was held from the funeral home on Monday at 5 pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to either the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad or the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad Youth Group through the funeral home.