Ida May Bushway

VALLEY FALLS - Ida May Bushway passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at her residence on Poplar Avenue. She was 88.

Relatives and friends may call from 11am-1pm on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 173 Main Street, Schaghticoke. Funeral service will be conducted at 1pm in the funeral home with burial in Tomhannock Cemetery.

Kindly consider donations to the Valley Falls Fire Department or the Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad in loving memory of Ida Bushway.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

Donald W. Babbitt – 87

VALLEY FALLS - Donald W. Babbitt passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017 at the Troy Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was 87.

There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date.

Kindly consider memorial donations to the Arthritis Foundation, c/o Dr. C. Huyck, 2414 15th St, Troy, NY 12180 in memory of Donald Babbitt.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

Michael Robert Orchard – 44

Michael Robert Orchard - 44

CLIFTON PARK - Michael Robert Orchard of Greenridge Drive passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. He was 44.

Relatives and friends may call on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 from 6-8:00pm at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. Burial will be in the family plot in Resurrection Cemetery, Piscataway, NJ.

Kindly consider donations to the Saratoga County ASPCA, 610 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 in memory of Michael Orchard.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

 

Rosemary Lake Kinisky – 84

STILLWATER - Rosemary Lake Kinisky of Hudson Avenue passed away at her home surrounded by family on Friday, September 8, 2017 after an extended illness. She was 84.

Relatives and friends may call on Monday, September 11, 2017 from 4-7:00pm at Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 729 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater. Funeral Mass will be conducted on Tuesday at 9:00am at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 895 Hudson Avenue Stillwater. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Stillwater.

 

Kindly consider donations to the Franciscan Sisters of the Atonement, 41 Old Highland Turnpike, Gray Moor, Garrison, NY 10524 in memory of Rosemary Kinisky.

 

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

Howard James Baker

STILLWATER - The tireless hands of Howard James Baker, born January 5, 1933, have finally come to rest after having passed on Monday, September 4, 2017.

Relatives and friends may call from 9:00-11:30am on Friday, September 8, 2017 at All Saints on the Hudson Church (St. Peter’s Church). Funeral mass will be conducted at 11:30am. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Stillwater.

A heartfelt Thank-You to the staff of the ICCU at Saratoga Hospital for their exceptional care of Howard, and their compassion and attention to addressing the needs of his family during his stay.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

The family would like to honor those who serve the community, and ask that donations be considered, in Howard’s name, to the Stillwater Fire Department, the Malta-Stillwater Emergency Rescue Squad, the Stillwater Free Library of to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Ruth Anne (Koch) Fox – 74

VALLEY FALLS - Ruth Anne Fox, 74, of Valley Falls took the hand of the Lord on August 26, 2017, following a long illness. Born May 19, 1943, in Pleasantdale, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Estelle Koch.

Relatives and friends may call from 3-4 p.m. on Sunday, September 3, 2017, at Melrose United Methodist Church, 20 Church Street, Melrose. A Memorial Service will follow immediately afterwards.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to the: Victory Christian Church, 118 Quail St., Albany, NY 12206 or to Melrose United Methodist Church, PO Box 178, Melrose, NY 12121.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

 

Alita Abrams Noyes – 92

 VALLEY FALLS - Alita Abrams Noyes of Valley Falls died August 7, 2017 in Troy NY at age 92.

Graveside services will be conducted on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 11:00am at Preston Hollow Cemetery, Preston Hollow, NY. Arrangements by Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

William Frederick Wheelock – 91

William Frederick Wheelock - 91

SHAGHTICOKE - William Frederick Wheelock of North Washington Avenue passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017. He was 91.

Funeral service will be conducted at 10:00am on Monday, August 14th at the Presbyterian United Church, 165 Main Street, Schaghticoke, NY 12154. Burial with military honors will be at the Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. Arrangements by Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, Schaghticoke.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to the Presbyterian United Church in memory of William Wheelock.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

 

Dorothy A. Edwards – 98

JOHNSONVILLE - Dorothy A. Edwards died on July 3, 2017 at home with her daughter by her side. She was 98 years old. Born in Valley Falls on the family farm on January 29, 1919 to the late Charles H. and Ellen (Aspinell) Edwards.

 

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date, to celebrate Dorothy’s life. Carol would like to thank the Community Hospice, especially the nurses and staff who lovingly cared for her Mother. Memorial Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Northeastern New York Chapter, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, NY 12205 in Dorothy’s memory.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com and arrangements have been entrusted to the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes.