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The listings below represent the services of those men and women who have given their lives in the line of duty as a police officer, firefighter, or emergency medical technician. Our Fallen Heroes also include military personnel who died in active service, including members of the Coast Guard, or Army Reserve.

A hero is someone who does what he or she can, despite the personal cost, when it needs to be done. Our Fallen Heroes put themselves in harm's way while protecting and serving a community, and paid the ultimate price. We are honored to be entrusted with their memory.

In this way we know that we help you to remember the courage of those who put their lives on the line defending life, liberty, and the property of others.

If the person you are looking for is not here, please enter the name of the deceased or the next of kin in the search box below and click search. You may also view current and past listings to find the name of your Fallen Hero. Names are listed alphabetically.

Past Services

Nancy Vogelsang

February 05, 1946 - - September 30, 2023

Nancy Ruth Vogelsang, 77 of Bolton Landing, NY passed away the morning of September 30th, 2023 after a 10 month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones at her happy place at Arbutus cottage in the Rainbow Beach Association. Nancy was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 5th, 1946. The daughter of William and Ruth Vogelsang, she graduated from Erasmus High S ...

James Van Scoy

July 26, 1957 - - September 19, 2023

South Glens Falls James “Jimmy” H. Van Scoy, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Born on July 26, 1957, in Albany, he was the son of the late James E. Van Scoy and Theresa M. (Powers) Van Scoy. Jimmy graduated from South Glens Falls High School in 1976. After graduation, Jimmy joined the South Glens Falls Volunteer Fire Department and fell in lo ...

Rita Van Guilder

February 10, 1945 - - March 19, 2023

South Glens Falls Rita Louise Van Guilder, 78, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Born February 10, 1945, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Marion (Lampmon) Mattison. She attended Schuylerville Central School District. Rita continued her education at Adirondack Community College obtaining her degree in nursi ...

Marilyn VanDyke PhD

January 26, 1931 - - March 13, 2023

Queensbury Marilyn Anna Johnson VanDyke, Ph.D. passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, surrounded by family. Daughter of Edna Cleaveland Johnson and Milford Johnson, she was born at home in South Glens Falls on January 26, 1931. The eldest of four, she was predeceased by her brothers Erwin Johnson and Walton Johnson, and her sister Luana Johnson Rohlin. She is survived by her dau ...

Jodi Veeder

December 25, 1986 - - March 08, 2023

Jodi Renee Veeder, of Biddeford, Maine, passed away on March 8, 2023 at the age of 36 in Naubinway, Michigan, where she was working as a traveling occupational therapist. She is survived by her father Charles R. Veeder of Middle Grove, a sister, Katie (Ian) Smith of Clifton Park, and two nieces, Eva and Cora Smith. She is predeceased by her mother, Yvonne Marie Veeder. Jodi g ...

Bryan Vaillancourt

August 08, 1997 - - February 04, 2023

Fort Edward Bryan Alexander Vaillancourt, 25, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, with his family at his side. Born on August 8, 1997, in Potsdam, he was the son of Mary (Kelly) Sumner. Bryan attended the Prospect Child and Family Center in Queensbury and Kevin Langdon School in Albany. He loved being outside, being part of the crowd, listening to music, watching the ...

Nathan Varney

January 29, 1986 - - September 24, 2022

Moreau Nathan Michael Varney, 36, passed away following a tragic motorcycle accident Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Albany Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Born January 29, 1986, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Michael and Michelle (Backus) Varney. He attended South Glens Falls High School. Nate was a communicant of St. Michael’s Church in South Gle ...

Cindy Viger-Burt

November 20, 1959 - - September 07, 2022

South Glens Falls Cindy J. Viger-Burt, Went to Heaven on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022 to be with her mother and father, also to meet her at Heavens Gates were her two brothers, Junior and Alfred and her best friend and cousin, Nancy Howard and her beloved poodle, Glitter. Born on November 20, 1959 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Joseph and Helen Josephine ...

Edwin Valis

December 22, 1964 - - November 18, 2021

Pottersville Edwin P. Valis, Jr., 56, has passed away at his home on Thursday, November 18, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born On December 22, 1964, he was the son of Margaret Valis and the late Edwin Valis, Sr. He graduated from University of Lowell, MA and studied meteorology. Edwin enjoyed hiking & hockey, was an avid car enthusiast and a loving father. Left to ...

Alfred Van Guilder

April 14, 1942 - - October 05, 2021

South Glens Falls Alfred L. Van Guilder, Sr., 79, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at the Glens Falls Hospital. Born on April 14, 1942, he was the son of the late Charles and Marsalene (Bushea) Van Guilder. He was the youngest of 10 children. On December 23, 1961, Alfred married the love of his life Rita Mattison in South Glens Falls. He worked for over 45 years i ...

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