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Harold J. Jones

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Hoosick Falls – Harold J. Jones, 56, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2013, at his residence after a brief illness. He was the husband of Cindy Lou (Wilson) Jones.

Born on May 14, 1957, in Cambridge, NY, Harold was the son of Howard B. and Blanche (Sherman) Jones of Buskirk, NY. He graduated from Cambridge Central School. Harold was employed by the Hoosick Falls Central School as a bus driver. He also drove bus for the Green Mountain Express and was formerly employed at Oak Mitsui in Hoosick Falls, NY. Harold was a member of the Vermont Army National Guard, the Cornerstone Fellowship Church and the North Hoosick Fire Department. He was a former member of the Hoosick Falls Fire Department and the Buskirk Fire Department. Harold enjoyed camping, Sunday rides with his wife Cindy and the time spent with family.

Survivors, other than his wife Cindy, include his daughter, Katrina Jones Inigo of Hoosick Falls, his sister, Lynn Jones of Buskirk, three brothers, Howard Jr. of Palatka, FL, Paul of Hoosick Falls and Doug of Stephens City, VA, three grandchildren, Jaylen Michael, Jenny Grace and Jane Addaline, his father and mother-in-law, Skip and Jackie Wilson, his sister-in-law, Bonnie Lee, his brothers-in-law, Clinton Jr., Wayne and Eric Wilson, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are on Thursday evening, February 27, at 7 pm from the North Hoosick Fire Department on Route 22, North Hoosick, NY. Relatives and friends may call at the Fire House on Thursday from 4 to 7 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the North Hoosick Fire Department. Arrangements are under the direction of the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls.

Joan M. O’Neill

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Hoosick Falls – Joan M. O’Neill passed away on February 20, 2014, at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY, at the age of 80. She had resided on Clay Hill Road in Hoosick, NY, and was the wife of the late Charles O’Neill, who died on May 27, 2009.

Born on August 5, 1933, in Hoosick Falls, NY, Joan was the daughter of the late John and Madelyn (Doyle) Murphy. She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls and received her B.A. in English from Southern Vermont College in Bennington, VT. Joan was a real estate agent. She owned and operated Joan O’Neill Real Estate in Hoosick Falls, for several years. She enjoyed skiing and swimming and was an instructor for both. Joan was an avid gardener and enjoyed her morning walks throughout Hoosick Falls with her dog Molly. She was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church. Joan’s family was the fourth generation living in Hoosick Falls, a community she loved.

Survivors include her daughters, Deborah Lockemeyer of Shortsville, NY, and Mary Ellen O’Neill of Hoosick Falls, her sons, Robert O’Neill and wife Debra of Exeter, NH, and Timothy O’Neill and wife Patty of Fredericksburg, VA, her brother, Jonathan Robert Murphy of New Port, FL, and seven grandchildren, Robert William O’Neill and Julianna O’Neill, both of Exeter, Charlie, Sam, William and Zoey O’Neill, all of Fredericksburg, and Noah Chani of Hoosick Falls.

A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Monday, February 24, at 1 pm from the Immaculate Conception Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Burial followed the Mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hoosick Falls.

There were no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Academy through the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, which is handling the arrangements.

Benefit Spaghetti And Meatball Dinner For Hoss Jones

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There will be a benefit spaghetti and meatball dinner for North Hoosick Firefighter Harold “Hoss” Jones on Saturday, March 1, beginning at 4:30 pm at the North Hoosick fire station on Rt. 22. Hoss is battling cancer and is currently being treated.

Tickets for this benefit cost $10 for adults and $5 for children ten and under. Tickets may be purchased in advanced from several North Hoosick fire fighters, auxiliary members or by contacting Chief Alan Bornt at 378-4538 or Asst. Chief Eric Amidon at 955-8206. Depending upon sales, tickets may be available at the door. Take-outs are also available.

Anyone who would like to make a donation may do so through the North Hoosick Fire Department at the time of the event.

Beat The Winter Blues Night Of Comedy

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The Town of Hoosick Lions Club is sponsoring a Comedy Night on Saturday, March 8, from 7 to 9 pm at the Hoosick Falls Country Club.  Tickets cost $16 per person, and space is limited.  The Country Club will be serving food and beverages from 5:30 to 9:30 pm.     Have a fun night out that’s close to home and supports your community.  Please call Rosemarie at the Hoosick Federal Credit Union at 686-4504 for reservations. We hope to see you there.

King Lear At Hubbard Hall

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The Theatre Company at Hubbard Hall (TCHH) will present Shakespeare’s King Lear, widely regarded as the greatest tragic drama ever written, from February 27 to March 23.

Based on the legend of Leir of Britain, the title character descends into madness after dividing his estate between Goneril and Regan, the two daughters who flatter him, while disinheriting Cordelia, the daughter who truly loves him. The role of Lear has been coveted and played by many of the world’s most accomplished actors, and no less an observer than George Bernard Shaw said, “No man will ever write a better tragedy than Lear.”

TCHH Artistic Director John Hadden will perform Lear and co-direct with Ava Roy, who enacts the dual roles of Cordelia and the Fool. Other leading roles will be undertaken by Carmen-Maria Mandley as Goneril, Myka Plunkett as Regan, Gino Costabile as Edmund, Doug Ryan as Gloucester, John Terry as Kent and James Udom as Edgar.

There will be 13 performances of King Lear – February 27 (pay what you will/open rehearsal) at 8 pm, February 28 and March 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 8 pm and March 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 2 pm. Tickets cost $22 for Hubbard Hall members, $25 for non-members and $15 for students and children. Tickets are available at www.hubbardhall.org or by calling 518-677-2495.

Hubbard Hall is located at 25 East Main Street in Cambridge, NY.  For more information on this and all Hubbard Hall programs, or to purchase tickets, register for classes, make a donation and/or become a member or theatre subscriber please visit www.hubbardhall.org or call 518-677-2495.