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Obituaries

Leo Bartoski

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Hoosick Falls/Petersburgh – Leo Bartoski, 74, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2014, at the Bennington Health and Rehabilitation Center in Bennington, VT. He had resided on William Jones Road in Petersburgh, NY.

Born on January 31, 1939, in Albany, NY, Leo was the son of the late Rosella Bartoski. He graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls, NY. He worked at the former Wood Flong and at Speciality both in Hoosick Falls and later with the N.Y.S.D.O.T. out of the Petersburgh garage until retiring. Leo was a dedicated member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Hoosick Falls, where he attended daily Mass and after gathered with friends at Bagels & Brew for their breakfast conversations.

Leo was always interested in the youth in Hoosick Falls, especially the sports programs where he coached numerous St. Mary’s Academy and town teams. He was much more than a coach, mentoring the youth throughout life’s situations.

Leo was also known as the “Detroit Anything Fan” – Tigers, Lions or Red Wings. He was a member of the Hoosick Falls Country Club where he enjoyed playing rounds with his many friends. He was also a member of the St. Stanislaw Society and the Elks. Leo was known for giving you a “good debate” on any subject. Leo is survived by several cousins and many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Wednesday, January 29, at 11 am from the Immaculate Conception Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Burial followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hoosick Falls.

Calling hours were Tuesday, January 28, from 4 to 7 pm at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to either St. Mary’s Academy, the H.F. Country Club or HAYC3 through the funeral home.

Barbara M. Maleady

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Hoosick Falls – Barbara M. Maleady, 81, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2014, at the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls. She was the wife of Edward F. Maleady, who resides on Third Street in Hoosick Falls, NY.

Born on October 17, 1932, in Hoosick Falls, Barbara was the daughter of the late Jacob and Dorothy (Gorman) Brandalik. She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls and was employed by New England Telephone, Grand Union and Allied Signal.

She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, the Immaculate Conception Church and the St. Mary’s Academy Auxiliary. Barbara enjoyed her Monday night card club, Neil Diamond, crossword puzzles, baking, watching her grandchildren’s sporting events and trips to Florida to visit her daughter and family. She was an avid NY Yankee fan.

Survivors, other than her husband Edward, include their children, daughters, Therese Goyette and husband Albert of Troy, NY, Jeanne Wade and husband Barry of Vero Beach, FL, and Dorothy LaCroix and husband Chris of Hoosick Falls, sons, Edward F. Maleady III and wife Deborah and Joseph Maleady, all of Hoosick Falls, and Patrick Maleady and Amy Lynn of Schaghticoke, NY, their grandchildren, Monica Allin, Lindsay Goyette, Rachel and Ryan Maleady, Aaron and Austin Wade, Nicole and Christopher LaCroix, Morgan and Joshua Creech and Noah and Logan Maleady. She is also survived by two sisters, Mary Jane Wysocki of Hedges Lake, NY, and Arcadia, FL, and Catherine DeLisle of North Adams, MA, a sister-in-law, Veronica Hoag, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Barbara is pre-deceased by two brothers, Lawrence and Joseph Brandalik.

A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Wednesday, January 22, at 11 am from the Immaculate Conception Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Burial followed the Mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hoosick Falls.

Relatives and friends called at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, on Tuesday, January 21, from 4 to 7 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to either St. Mary’s Academy or the Karen McGovern Memorial Fund through the funeral home.

Cindy M. Randall

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Hoosick Falls – Cindy M. Randall, 44, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2014, at Crescent Manor Care Center in Bennington, VT. She was the wife of Kim A. Randall.

Born on April 23, 1969, in North Adams, MA, Cindy was the daughter of the late Larry Mears Sr. and Loretta (Maynard) Mears of Bennington. Cindy graduated from Mt. Anthony Union High School in Bennington and was a cook at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington. She loved the time she spent with her family.

Survivors, other than her husband Kim, include their daughters, Alicia Youngman and husband Simeon, Cindy Randall and husband Pat, all of Hoosick Falls, NY, Courtney Randall and wife Kayla of Bennington, her brothers, Larry Mears Jr. and wife Della of Bennington and Lyle Mears and wife Linda of Petersburgh, NY, her best friend Belinda Matte of Hoosick, NY, and several nieces and nephews. Cindy is also survived by her brothers-in-law, Dan Randall and wife Leslie of Jamaica, VT, Doug Randall of Tempe, ME, Fred Randall and wife Pia of Bethel, CT, Jeff Randall and wife Ann of Monroe, CT, and Guy Randall and wife Patti of Pownal, VT, her sisters-in-law, Deb Cunningham and husband Bob of Southbury, CT, Bernice Mason and husband Paul of Bennington and Cindy Crone and husband John of Greene, SC, and her mother-in-law, Berenice Randall of Hoosick Falls.

Funeral services were Monday, January 20, at 12 pm from the Community Alliance Church in Hoosick Falls. Burial followed the service at the Ira Allen Cemetery in Sunderland, VT. Relatives and friends called at the Church on Monday from 11 am until the start of the service.

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

Laura Larwood

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Hoosick Falls – Laura Larwood, 78, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2014, at the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls. She had formerly resided on John Street in Hoosick Falls, NY.

Laura was the wife of the late Ralph Larwood, who passed several years ago. She enjoyed walking around the village. She is survived by her friends Pam McGarvin and Rick Cuddihy.

Committal services will be held on Saturday, January 18, at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hoosick Falls at 2:30 pm. Arrangements are under the care of the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls.

Louis G. Reyman

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Buskirk – Louis G. Reyman of Buskirk, NY, passed away Monday, January 13, 2014, surrounded by his daughters and family. He was born May 23, 1925, to Louis and Rufina (Michels) Reyman, in the Hague, Netherlands. He immigrated to the United States from the Netherlands in 1934 to New York City as a young boy and lived in Manhattan and the Bronx. He became a naturalized citizen on March 8, 1949, at the age of 23.

Louis held many positions in NYC as a young man and was a member of a local electrical contractors union prior to meeting and proposing to the farmer’s daughter, Arlene G. Sherman.

Louis and Arlene were married on April 24, 1954, and settled in Buskirk. He was a loyal and dedicated 23 year employee of the Ford Motor Company in Green Island, NY, and a proud member of the United Auto Workers union. He also drove a local paper route for the Troy Record for many years. After retiring from the Ford Motor Company in 1975, Louis wrote a weekly column for The Eagle newspaper known as “Tilting at Windmills.”

Louis was a founding member of the United Taxpayers Association for Cambridge Central School and was a member of the restoration committee for the Buskirk Covered Bridge.

Louis and Arlene built a beautiful life together during their 37 years of marriage that produced four courageous and loving daughters and many adoring grandchildren. Sadly, Louis lost Arlene on April 27, 1991.

After the loss of his wife, Louis found love again via his pen pal Jane Allyn Ross. They enjoyed a very intellectual relationship sharing many conversations relative to history, culture and the arts. Jane brought laughter and gourmet cooking and showed him that real men do eat quiche! Jane cared for Louis and was a loving companion – Mum to his daughters and Grandma Jane to their grandchildren until her death on January 6, 2011.

Louis was known for his ability to fix anything with a soldering gun and duct tape. He was known as Mr. Fix It and The Wizard of Buskirk because he could fix anything from toys to a Model T Ford. As a father and grandfather he could even fix a broken heart. He was born with disabilities and overcame many medical issues to make a life for himself and his family.

Louis is survived by his daughters, Rufina Reyman and Jeffrey May, Patricia Gangloff and Scott Pearson, Jacqueline Reyman, Ellen Redden and Dorothy Marcoux and husband Michael Marcoux, his sister, Dorothy Holland, his brother, John Reyman, and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Louis is pre-deceased by a brother, William Reyman.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, January 18, at 11 am from St. Patrick’s Church on South Park Street in Cambridge, NY. Burial will follow at Island Hill Cemetery in Buskirk.

Relatives and friends may call at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, on Friday evening from 5 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to either the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad or the Rensselaer County Community Hospice through the funeral home.

Roger Hall Sr.

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Hoosick – Roger Hall Sr., 89, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2013, at the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls. He had resided in Hoosick, NY, and was the husband of the late Viola Hall, who passed away on November 20, 2013. Roger met Viola in 1946 at the Woolworth’s store candy counter in Bennington, VT, where she was working.

Born on August 2, 1924, in Bennington, Roger was the son of the late Ralph and Florence (Fields) Hall. He graduated from Walter A. Wood High School in Hoosick Falls, NY. Roger was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps serving from 1943 to 1946. He was employed at Haynes Ford as a mechanic for over forty years. Roger was a member of the Teton RV Club and the American Legion in Hoosick Falls. He was a lifetime member of the Hoosick Fire Department and an original member of the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad. He enjoyed gardening and restoring old cars.

Survivors include his sons, Roger Hall Jr. of Hoosick Falls and Rodney Hall and wife Donna of Shaftsbury, VT, five grandchildren, Linda Barnes, Reann Hall, Russell Hall, Ross Hall and Jenifer Weber, and two great-grandchildren, John Barnes and Alexandria Hall.

Funeral services were Thursday, January 9, at 10 am, from the Mahar Funeral Home. Burial followed the service at the Mapletown Cemetery in Hoosick. Relatives and friends called at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4 to 7 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls through the funeral home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, New York, 12090.

John E. Bostwick

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North Adams – John E. Bostwick, 55, formerly of North Adams, MA, died Sunday, January 5, 2013, at Berkshire Medical Center. Born in Brattleboro, VT, on May 28, 1958, he was the son of the late Noble B. and Elizabeth Gove Bostwick. He was a 1976 graduate of McCann Tech High School in North Adams and attended Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield, MA. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.

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Gladys J. Coonradt

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Hoosick Falls – Gladys J. Coonradt, 90, went peacefully home to be with The Lord, while her daughters held her hands, on Saturday, December 21, 2013, at the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls, NY. She was the wife of the late William Coonradt, who died on January 18, 2007.

Born on March 21, 1923, in Greenwich, NY, Gladys was the daughter of the late Fred and Eva (Gibbons) Motsiff. She attended schools in Hoosick Falls. Gladys was employed at the former Health Center, now the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation, as an aide. She enjoyed her home and time spent with her family.

Survivors include her daughters, Deborah Drake and husband Daniel of Hoosick Falls and Bette Smith and husband Walter of North Bennington, VT, her sisters, Eva Fleming and Nelma Motsiff both of Hoosick Falls, her grandchildren, Darci Jones, Dwayne Drake, Stacy Callahan and husband Ryan and Edward Cottrell and wife Tara, her great-grandchildren, Terrie Anne, William and Declan Cottrell and Dylan Callahan, as well as several nieces and nephews. Gladys is pre-deceased by two sisters, Clara Salluzzo and Addie Kjelgaard, and two brothers, Stanley and Fred “Spike” Motsiff.

Funeral services were Thursday, December 26, at 9 am from the First Baptist Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Burial followed the service at the Gerald B.H. Solomon/Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Karen McGovern Memorial Fund or the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation through the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, who are handling the arrangements.

The family would like send a special Thank You to their neighbors William and Phyllis Sargood, the staff at the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation and Dr. James Carroll.

Douglas R. Van Der Kar

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Hoosick – Douglas R. Van Der Kar, 81, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Troy, NY. He had resided on River Road in Hoosick, NY, with his wife, Janet (Babcock) Van Der Kar.

Born on April 7, 1932, in Cambridge, NY, Doug was the son of the late John and Florence Van Der Kar. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict. Doug worked at Allied Signal in Hoosick Falls, NY. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a member of the Owlkill Rod & Gun Club. Doug was also a member of the American Legion in Hoosick Falls.

Survivors, other than his wife Janet, include their daughter, Vicki Hooks and husband Harold of Troy, grandchildren, Michael and Christopher Stowell and Ashlee Yavaniski, and great-granddaughter, Chole Stowell.

Services were private. Burial was at the Gerald B.H. Solomon/Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, NY. Arrangements were by the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. Memorial contributions may be made to the Owlkill Rod & Gun Club through the funeral home.