Obituaries – Carleton Funeral Home Inc. (2024)

FORT ANN – Merrilee F. (Shaw) Howard, 75, of Fort Ann,passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Albany Medical Centerwith her loving family at her side.

Born January 19, 1949, Merrilee was the daughter of the lateEdward Shaw and Dorothy Deihl.

Merrilee was a graduate of Glens Falls High School. Duringher senior year of high school, she was employed at Glens Falls Hospital,working in the finance department.

After leaving Glens Falls Hospital, she began working atNAMIC in Glens Falls. Merrilee stayed with the company as the business changedover to Pfizer, Boston Scientific, Navilyst Medical, and finally AngioDynamics. She retired in 2014 after 38 years of dedicated service.

Merrilee married Frank Howard at the First Baptist Church ofHudson Falls on April 17, 1998, and spent the next 26 years together.

She was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church ofHudson Falls. She enjoyed managing the thrift store at the church. Merrileetook great pride in giving back to the community.

Merrilee was a die-hard BINGO participant. She knew whereall the great places were in Washington and Warren Counties to play BINGO.Merrilee loved the ocean. Every second weekend in September, she could be foundin York, Maine. She also loved taking trips to Florida so she could spend timewith her family who reside in the Sunshine State.

When she wasn’t always on the go driving fifty miles a day inher car, Merrilee would spend time cooking and baking. She loved reading bookswritten by Nora Roberts and Catherine Coulter. She also enjoyed reading thePercy Jackson series. At times Merrilee could be found competing in a game of ConnectFour.

Most of all, family and GOD were her world. The worst dayfor Merrilee’s family was the greatest of all days for her.

In addition to herparents, Merrilee was predeceased by her sisters, Janice Jacobson, MargaretMadison, and Kathy Bosley.

Merrilee is survived by her husband of 26 years, FrankHoward; her children, Lester Wood, Jr., Lori (Jefferson) Zapete, and Kim(Aaron) Harrington; Frank’s son’s, Frank (Rachel) Howard, Jr., Andrew (Candice)Howard, Mike Howard, and John Woodard. She is also survived by hergrandchildren LJ, Salena, Julianna, Brenden, Hollie, Henry, Abram, Elijah,Fiona, Emma, and Natalie; her great grandchildren, Edward and Lola; and severalnieces, and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday,August 17, 2024, at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., located at 68 Main Street inHudson Falls.

Burial will take place at the Gerald B.H. Solomon NationalCemetery on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 11 a.m., 200 Duell Road in Schuylerville.

Memorial Donations in Merrilee’s name may be made to theFort Ann Rescue Squad, Inc., 11287 NY-149, Fort Ann, New York 12827 or theFirst Baptist Church of Hudson Falls, 118 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

QUEENSBURY – Chelsey O. Dilorenzo-Hudson, 29, passed awayunexpectedly on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at her home in Queensbury.

Born June 2, 1995, in Glens Falls, she was the daughterof Edith M. Hudson and John Ellis. At the time of Chelsey’s passing, she was aself-employed housekeeper.

Her greatest passion was raising her four-year-old twinboys, Marvin and Tajhan Grant (they were her everything). Chelsey had facedmany challenges in her short life and worked very hard to better herself. Shehad a strong-willed soul and vibrant personality. Her smile would light up theroom. She will be deeply missed by so many.

Chelsey was predeceased by her grandfather, William S.Hudson.

She was survived by her parents Edith M. Hudson and JohnEllis; her children, Marvin and Tajhan Grant and their father Marvin Grant; herbrothers, Nathaniel Flewelling (Shannon Varnum), Derek Ellis (Julia Jameson); hersisters, Brittany Ellis (fiancé Mike Pisapia), and Paige (Nicolas) Gazetos; hernephews, Brayden, Conrad, and Thomas, and niece Anna. Chelsey is also survivedby her grandmothers, Sandra Sawtell and Lorretta Hudson; her uncles, Tim (Jane)Hudson, Stephen (Phyllis) Hudson; her aunts Sabrina Hudson (Edie Gardner),Samantha (Doyle) Williams, Amanda (Paul) Scharmer, and Valerie Hudson, and her cousinsJason, Joel, Justin, Alexis, Maegan, Tyler, Joshua, and Zachery. Chelsey alsoleaves behind her best friend, William (Bill) McGovern.

Calling hours will be held Friday August 16, 2024, from 4p.m. to 6 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. located at 68 Main Street inHudson Falls.

A funeral service will take place at 6 p.m. immediatelyfollowing calling hours at the funeral home.

A GoFundMe page will be posted via Facebook after thefuneral for those who have shown interest in assisting with funeral expenses.

NEW MILFORD, NJ AND BOLTON LANDING, NY – Thomas ChapmanDietrich, 72, a long-time resident of New Milford, NJ, passed away, much toosoon, on Thursday, the 8^th of August, at his beloved vacation homein Bolton Landing, NY. Cause of death was glioblastoma, a devastating braincancer.

The son of George Thomas and Virginia May (Chapman)Dietrich, Thomas grew up in Ridgefield, NJ, where he followed his grandfather,father, uncle, and cousin into the Ridgefield Fire Department. As a firefighter, in 1975, he led his eldestdaughter’s kindergarten class on a tour of RFD Company #3.

A life-long member and councilmember of Morsemere CommunityChurch, UCC (Ridgefield), Thomas met his wife, Lauren (Laurie) Maehrlein,there, in Sunday School. They married in July 1974, and celebrated their 50^thwedding anniversary at Morsemere, by renewing their vows, just 12 days beforehis death.

A diesel mechanic by trade, Tom worked for Ryder TruckRental for 44 years before his retirement. He attended evening classes atBergen Community College and Montclair State University, working towards adegree in history. As a constant learner, immersing himself in history,science, and religious studies, he was particularly good at triviacompetitions.

Tom donated blood and platelets regularly for decades, untilmedications he needed made him an unsuitable donor. He participated nearlyevery year in New Milford’s Clean Community Day, often in a kayak, pullingtrash out of the Hackensack River. His philosophy was that everyone needed todo whatever they could to make the world a better place.

He loved to travel and fell three states short of visitingall 50. He and Laurie made several trips to Europe, visiting the hometowns ofmany of their immigrant ancestors, often meeting, and even staying with,several distant cousins in Germany. His ancestry included Mayflower passengers,and he was proudly, if distantly, related to Susan B. Anthony.

At the age of 14, Tom bought his first boat, with a 10 HPoutboard motor, while vacationing with his family in Rhode Island. His passionfor boating and fishing, especially on beautiful Lake George, was well known byanyone who would listen to one of his fish tales. A family joke was that hewould give up everything else in his life before giving up his little fishingboat!

He had a wry sense of humor, that often took people bysurprise, and he never met a dog who didn’t love him. “Mr. Fix-It” endlesslytinkered in his workshop, and reluctantly left behind several unfinishedprojects. Tom and his son-in-law, Danny, loved finding good craft beers whenthey were supposed to be running errands.

He was an amiable, caring, and loving husband and anexceptionally devoted Dad to his children, Amy (Daniel Hernandez), Emily, andJack. He was an indulgent, patient, hands-on PopPop to his six grandchildren:Brett (Bretski), Charles (Charlie Mon), and Evan (Meems) Hernandez; and Sutter(Sutter Boy), Cole (Little PopPop), and Quinn (Little Cutie) Totaro. He was hisgranddogger, Luna’s, favorite person.

In addition to his wife, children, and grandchildren, Tom issurvived by his beloved brother Cliff, of Ridgefield, who worked side by sidewith him at Ryder. Additional survivors include several much-loved cousins, andhis sisters- and brothers-in-law, who loved him dearly.

Friends may call from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday,August 14, 2024 at Morsemere Community Church, United Church of Christ, 930Linden Avenue in Ridgefield, NJ.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday,August 15, 2024 at the church. Burial will follow at Ridgefield Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank the wonderful nurses, aides(especially Eunice, Eileen, Precious, and Berilla), and therapists at Regent CareCenter, Hackensack, NJ, who took excellent, loving care of him for almost threemonths; High Peaks Hospice; CNA Heidi Laramie; and dear, life-long, familyfriend, Sue Wittmann, for making his last days as easy as possible. Thanks,also, to the many family members and friends who visited, called, prayed for,or sent cards to Tom. He very much appreciated the love and kindnesses.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Morsemere Community Church,Hackensack Riverkeeper, the Lake George Association, and/or the ARC of Bergen& Passaic Counties, will be greatly appreciated.

HUDSON FALLS– Cindy W. McKernon, 66, a long-time resident of Hudson Falls, passed awayTuesday morning, July 23, 2024 at Granville Center for Nursing andRehabilitation.

Born onOctober 9, 1957 in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of Guy and JuneWoodruff.

Cindy was agraduate of Hudson Falls High School where she was a standout scholastically,being inducted into the National Honor Society and graduating in the top 10 ofher class.

Musically,she was a very talented choralier, appearing as Leisl in The Sound of Music andas lead role of Laurie in Oklahoma.

Aftergraduating from high school, she attended Crane School of Music at Potsdam,eventually graduating with a degree in Elementary Education from SUNYPlattsburgh.

Cindy firsttaught sixth grade at Kensington Road School in Glens Falls. However, when theschool system cut back and her job was eliminated, she took a different careerpath. She worked at several jobs before she began work in Customer Service atGenpak Corporation. She remained at Genpak until she became sick, eventuallybeing diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1992.

At the sametime, her daughter was in first grade at Hudson Falls with teacher EmmaHomenick. Emma became a wonderful friend to her and so, as she recovered fromher illness associated with the onset of MS, she became a volunteer in Emma’sfirst grade class. This continued until Emma retired, at which point she wenton to volunteer in multiple Hudson Falls elementary school classes. She lovedthe children and ironically, the illness that took her out of the workforce,helped to give back to her the opportunity to teach again.

In the Artscommunity, she appeared with the Schuylerville Community Theater, the GlensFalls Community Theater and the Lake George Opera. She also sang, and was asoloist, with the Master Singers (now Adirondack Voices) in Glens Falls. Shewas a choir member and soloist at First Presbyterian Church of Hudson Fallssince she was 12.

Cindy ispredeceased by her father, Guy Woodruff. She is survived by her husband of 43years, Kendall McKernon of Hudson Falls; her daughter, Kathleen McKernon ofLatham; a sister, Wendy O’Leary and her husband, Tom of Húdson Falls; a nephew,Guy Chaklis; and a niece, Keara O’Leary. Other than family, the most importantperson in Cindy’s life was Joyce Irwin, affectionately referred to as “AuntieJoyce”.

ACelebration of Life will be announced in the future.

FORT EDWARD– Monica M. (Casey) Eastman, 86, of Fort Edward, passed away peacefully, SundayAugust 4, 2024, at her home following a long illness.

BornAugust12, 1937 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Patrick andHelen (Burke) Casey.

Monicagraduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1955. Following high school, sheattended Saint Mary’s School of Nursing where she received a degree in nursing.

On May 12,1962, Monica married Neil Eastman at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.The two began their forty-year adventure and moved to Buffalo New York.

While inBuffalo, Monica took on her first nursing position at the local veterinarianhospital. In 1964, Monica and Neil returned to the area and bought a farm inHartford, where she spent the next 40 years. She was an incredibly hard worker,getting up at 4 a.m., feeding and milking the cows before returning to thehouse to feed the family and work hands and repeating it again in the evening.

Monica beganher decades long nursing career at Glens Falls Hospital as an operating room nurse.In 1987, Monica began working at the Hallmark Nursing Home (currently known asthe Granville Center) in Granville as a Nursing Supervisor. She spent countlesshours providing residents with the utmost care and compassion they deserved.

Monica madesure there were three meals a day on the table and plenty for the many visitorsthat would stop by. She loved cooking and baking for others, and everyone waswelcomed at her dinner table. No one was a stranger to Monica. She was also anavid canner. Monica would spend hours canning the vegetables she grew in thegardens she worked so hard in.

Monica’sfaith and love in God was strong throughout her entire life. She was a faithfuland dedicated communicate of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church of Hudson Falls.However, most of all, Monica loved her family and cherished every waking momentshe was able to spend with them.

In addition to Monica’s parents, and her ex-husband Neil, she is predeceased by her sisters, Anne (Sam) DePalo, Helen (Robert) McCauley, Mary (Joe) LeGault, Patricia (Gus) Brummagyn, and Bernadette (David) Mulcahy; her brothers Tommy Casey and Patrick “Bubby” (Kathy) Casey.

Monica issurvived by her greatest loves, her son, Kevin (Tammy) Eastman; her daughter Suzanne(Dave) Rowe; grandchildren, Kyle, Kristina (Scott) Bounds, Emily, and Lily. Sheis also survived by her great grandson, Liam, and many nieces, nephews, andcousins.

Friends maycall on Thursday, August 8, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Carleton FuneralHome, Inc. at 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A funeralmass will be held on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s/St.Paul’s Church, 11 Wall Street in Hudson Falls.

Rite ofCommittal will take place Friday, August 9, 2024, at St. Mary’s Cemetery in theTown of Fort Edward, immediately following the mass.

A gatheringin honor of Monica will be held at a later date.

In lieu offlowers, the family ask that memorial donations in Monica’s name be made to HighPeaks Hospice, 1247 Dix Ave., Hudson Falls, New York 12839.

GALWAY AND TUPPER LAKE – Joseph J. Smith, Jr., 50, of Tupper Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, July 31, 2024 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, VT.

Joe was born on March 3, 1974 in Amsterdam to Joseph J. Smith, Sr. and the late Christina Walker. He was raised in Galway by Joseph and Tracy Smith. As a teenager, he moved to Tupper Lake where he graduated from Tupper Lake High School in 1993. Joe had a long career as a Corrections Officer, working in many New York State Prisons including Clinton County Correctional Facility in Dannemora and Adirondack Correctional Facility in Ray Brook.

He loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and riding his side-by-side. Joe was an excellent cook and enjoyed making meals for his family and friends. He also enjoyed snuggling with his pets, Blaze and Freddy. But none of this compares to the love and admiration he had for his daughter, Kearstan. He regularly bragged to anyone that would listen about how amazing she was, and often expressed that she was his true inspiration in life.

In addition to his birth mother, Joe is predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Alfred and Jane Smith and his maternal grandparents, Roger and Marlene Sherman.

He is survived by his beloved daughter, Kearstan Smith (Tyler Chiasson) of Tupper Lake; his father, Joseph J. Smith, Sr. of Galway; His step-mother, Tracy Smith of Galway; his love, Paula Canell, and her son Cole Canell of Greenfield Center; his brothers and sisters, Michael Smith (Lexie) of Middle Grove, Brandon Smith of Galway, Dustin Smith (Kayla) of Galway, Kaitlin Smith and Karli Smith also both of Galway; His grandchildren, Leah Strader, Matthew Chiasson, and Sadie Chiasson; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa.

Memorial donations may be made to the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation at www.cpof.org.

FORT ANN –S. Wayne Nichols, 88, of Fort Ann, died early Tuesday morning, July 30, 2024.Wayne passed away peacefully with his family at his side.

Born onSeptember 11, 1935, in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late William G.and Edith (Morris) Nichols. Wayne attended Saratoga Springs High School, and inhis junior year, he joined the Naval Reserve in Glens Falls. Upon completinghigh school, Wayne entered active duty with the Navy and manned the destroyerthe U.S.S. Corry. While in the Navy, he served as an electrician’s Mate untilhis honorable discharge in 1956. This experience led to his career as anindustrial electrician for the better part of his life.

In 1988, Wayneobtained the position of electrical maintenance supervisor at WiltonDevelopmental Center. While employed there, he met the love of his life, Linda,and the two spent many happy years together as husband and wife.

Wayne wasalso an accomplished musician as a drummer and played in many top area bands.His proudest moment was the opportunity to back the Amos Sisters fromNashville, TN. Wayne never turned down the opportunity to play a benefit tohelp those.

He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Nichols of Fort Ann; his son, Ronald Wayne Nichols (Tammy) of Wilton; his daughter, Tammy Simmons (Mark) of Ballston Spa; his step children, Kimberly Hartwell of Gansevoort, Tracey Gonyea (Joe) of Hudson Falls, Christopher Hartwell (Carmen) of Crocker, MO, and Thomas John Hartwell of Gansevoort; He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren and his cousin, Ray Nichols (Sara) of Saratoga Springs.

Friends may call from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm at the funeral home. Wayne will be laid to rest with military honors at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville on Friday, August 16, 2024 at 1:30 pm.

Memorialdonations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

HUDSON FALLS– Virginia Freebern, 75, of Hudson Falls passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024,at the Washington Center in Argyle.

Born June25,1969 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Norma(Ferrel) Ball.

Virginiaattended South Glens Falls High School. She was employed at J&J Lingerie inGlens Falls for twenty years until they closed their doors.

She lovedwatching old movies. Her favorites were “Godfather” and “Gone with The Wind”.In Virginia’s downtime, she enjoyed solving crossword puzzles and readingbooks. She was the biggest New York Yankees fan.

Virginia wasa loving single mom to her three wonderful children. She was also a motherfigure to her nephew. Everyone in Virginia’s neighborhood called her the“neighborhood mom”. They all loved andrespected her.

She waspredeceased by her parents, Ralph and Norma (Ferrel) Ball.

Survivorsinclude her three children, Jesse Freebern of Corinth, Stephen Freebern ofGlens Falls, and Rich Rathbun of Hudson Falls; her grandsons, Ricky Rathbun ofHudson Falls, Taylor Freebern of Glens Falls, and Marshall Freeburn of GlensFalls; and her brothers and sisters, Ralph Ball, Jane Ball, Rita Ball, MartyBall, Henry Ball, and John Ball. She is also survived by several nieces,nephews, and cousins.

Serviceswill be private at the convenience of the family.

Donationsmay be made in Virginia’s name to a charity of one’s choice.

WADINGRIVER, NY – Richard T. Hansult, 65 of Wading River, went on to a better placeon Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at the Glens Falls Center in Queensbury. Richardwas born on May 20, 1959 to Marilyn DeLaunay and the late Robert Hansult.

Richard wasa local chef for many years. He enjoyed the time he spent at the ocean andfishing.

He issurvived by his mother, Marilyn DeLaunay; his siblings, Robert Hansult andDoroty Hansult; and his nieces, Lindsey Smith and Michelle Bovee.

Gravesideservices will be held at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Maple GroveCemetery, 127-15 Kew Gardens Road, Kew Gardens, NY 11415.

Memorialdonations may be made in his name to any local AA chapter.

GANSEVOORT – Robert “Dobber” M. Mulcahy, 54 of Gansevoort,passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, surrounded by his family.Born on August 19, 1969, in Glens Falls, he was son of the late Timothy andDarlene (Holmes) Mulcahy. Dobber grew up in Gansevoort and attended South High.

He worked for many local contractors and was a long-timeemployee of Snyder’s Drywall working as a drywall finisher and was master athis trade. To Dobber it wasn’t just a job, but a passion of his. He washardworking and had a unique charm that everyone gravitated to. Dobber was anavid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He had an affinity for lions, andblack panthers, which reflected the resilience and strength he carried throughthis life. In his earlier years, he had a passion for boxing. He had earned goldengloves and competed in the junior Olympics. His hobbies consisted of enjoying agood puff with Tom the turkey, and watching football, cheering on his favoriteteam, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

He was a rock music connoisseur, always testing and sharingthe knowledge with those around him. But most of all, he loved to spend hisfree time with his grandchildren, they brought a special kind of light to hislife. Although Dobber had five children of his own, many people viewed him asfather. He instilled life lessons and always gave advice to the people heloved. He was a man of many jokes, the humor he brought to others was one of akind, as was he. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a brother,Timothy Mulcahy; and his mentor and boxing coach, Temer Lazure.

He is survived by the love of his life and mother of hischildren, Kathy Powers of Corinth; His children, Jessica Mulcahy, and SamanthaMulcahy-Ross of Corinth, Rebecca Mulcahy (Robinson Perez) of Schuylerville,Kyle Mulcahy (Theresa Turcotte), and Tyler Mulcahy of Corinth; hisgrandchildren, Zoey, Quentin, Madeline, Lylah, Amelia, Reymon, Sebastian, andSimon; his brother, Michael Mulcahy (Iris), and his nephew, Brett Mulcahy ofOhio. Along with an extended family made up of loyal friends.

Dobber will be laid to rest privately at the convenience ofthe family.

A celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 pm onSaturday, August 17, 2024, at his daughter, Rebecca’s home. In true Dobberfashion, his celebration will be a 420 friendly occasion. Share some jointmemories!

Our Beloved mother Denise D Rudenko, 58, lost her courageous battle against cancer on July 19th, 2024, at home surrounded by her loved ones.

Denise was born in New Milford, CT on May 17th, 1966, andwas the only daughter of the late David and Mary Arno. Our mother was a jack ofall trades, but she was most passionate about her grandchildren and lovedspending time with them. Throughout her life she worked in the health carefield and in 2008 she opened her produce business Bull Hill Farm. In her spare time,you could find her in the kitchen, tending to her perennial gardens, or last-minuteadventures and trips with her children and grandchildren.

Denise is survived by her husband of 25 years William MRudenko, her brother John M Arno, her children Melissa (Ben), Nathan, Melanie(Steven), Mary, Natasha and her seven grandchildren Rauri, Autumn, Ruth,Brooks, Cullen, Charlotte, and Emma. Denise was predeceased by her parentsDavid and Mary Arno, her brothers David D Arno, Dennis M Arno, and James MArno.

Our mother will be remembered for always welcoming peopleinto her home, her unconditional love and support to everyone, her passion forcooking and gardening, as well as her love for her family.

Our mother faced her battle against cancer with bravery andstrength. Throughout her battle she remained positive and courageous, focusingon the things that brought her joy. Her fight against cancer was not only metwith courage but showed an unforgettable strength and determination she had forher family and will never be forgotten. We will love you forever and alwaysmom.

Services will be private for immediate family only.

HUDSON FALLS – Louis X Mumblo,age 68, passed away at 7:33pm on July 18, 2024, in his home with his lovingfamily by his side.

Born on September 8, 1955, inGlens Falls, he was the son of the late Marjorie and Archie Mumblo.

On June 16, 1979, Louis joinedHelen M. McClure in marriage. The twospent their lives in Hudson Falls raising their family. Louis and Helen were well known for theirPost-Star paper route, having delivered for over 40+ years. In May 2021, Helen,the love of his life, passed away.Louis’s family is at peace knowing they have been reunited.

In his later years he becameknown as the door man, aka The Garage Knome, for Memory Lane Towing. He would“greet” the customers as they came to drop off their vehicles for repair.

Louis leaves behind his dear daughter, Rosanna Mumblo, hercompanion Mike; his beloved sons, Louis Mumblo and his partner Jamie, MatthewMumblo, John Mumblo and his wife

Pam; Grandchildren, Matthew,Dakota, Jacob, Kaylee, McKenzie, Brady, Preston, Riley, Jessiah, and Katherine“Kat”; Great grandchildren, Journey and Ava; Many nieces, nephews, cousins andextended family; His sister, Pauline Cornell, will miss the old ogre.

He also leaves behind his lovingdogs, Ford, and Cinnamon.

A memorial gathering in his honoris being planned on his birthday, September 8^th at Memory LaneTowing.

In lieu of flowers, you maydonate to a go fund me to help cover final expenses. https://gofund.me/1865a377