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Hoosick Falls – A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, June 7, at 12 noon from the Immaculate Conception Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY. Following the Mass the family would like everyone to join them at the Hoosick Falls Country Club for a reception and to celebrate Nessie’s life.

Nessie passed away on April 22, 2014, in Bennington, VT. She was the wife of the late Larry Lassor. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad, through the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, which is handling the arrangements.

Hoosick Falls – Janet B. Hall, 81, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT. She had resided on Bussey Lane in Hoosick Falls, NY, and was the wife of the late Rufus Hall.

Born on January 3, 1933, in Cambridge, NY, Janet was the daughter of the late Wesley and Hazel (Smith) Bain. Janet worked for the Robson & Geraghty Insurance Company in Hoosick Falls for many years, until retiring. She enjoyed her many flower gardens, bird watching and her beloved cat Smokey. She was an avid NASCAR fan.

Survivors include her daughter, Janette and husband David Galusha of Hoosick Falls, her sons, William and wife Lori Hall of Chantilly, VA, and Robert and wife Rosalie Hall of Hoosick Falls. She is also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Janet is pre-deceased by a sister, Audrey.

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, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. Memorial contributions may be made to the Southwestern Vermont Cancer Center through the funeral home.