Hoosick Falls

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.

Hoosick Falls – Camilla Anne Fleming, 86, died Thursday, December 19, 2013, at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington, VT. Camilla was the former wife of Bernard Fleming, who passed away in 1990.

Born on December 29, 1926, in Hoosick Falls, NY, Camilla was the daughter of the late William and Anna (Shaughnessy) Dougherty. She was a graduate of the Walter A. Wood High School in Hoosick Falls and Troy Business School. She was a member of the Parent Teacher Association for St. Mary’s Academy and of the Catholic Daughters of America, and she worked with the Cub/Boy Scouts for many years. Camilla was employed at the Wood Flong Corporation, Blue Flame Gas and Oak Industries in Hoosick Falls. She enjoyed her flowers and gardening throughout her life.

Survivors are her two daughters, Diane McMorris and husband Mike of Cambridge, NY, and Marianne Cumbo and husband David of Hoosick Falls, two sons, Donald Fleming and wife Liz of Bervard, NC, and Mark Fleming and wife Jill of Twin Falls, ID. She is also survived by a brother, Donald Dougherty of Irvine, CA, eight grandchildren and one great-grandson. She is pre-deceased by a brother, William Dougherty.

The family would like to thank all the staff at the Vermont Veterans Home for the many years of care they gave to Camilla.

A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Friday, December 27, 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. Arrangements are under the care of the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. Memorial contributions can be made to the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad or The Vermont Veterans Home through the funeral home.