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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
Kevin Smyth
June 16, 1953 - - December 19, 2023
Queensbury Kevin P. Smyth, 70, passed away peacefully at his home in Queensbury on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Kevin was born in Glens Falls on June 16, 1953 to Kathleen (Knickerbocker) of Fort Edward and John Francis Smyth of County Meath, Ireland. He graduated from Fort Edward High School in 1971 and served as a medic in the U.S. Army from 1972 to 1975 and the Army Reserve ...
Doris Smith
October 21, 1934 - - November 16, 2023
Fort Edward Doris M. Smith, 89, a longtime resident of Garfield Road, Eagle Mills, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Fort Hudson Nursing Home. Born on October 21, 1934, in Argyle, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Arabella (Dennison) Ely. For many years, Doris worked at Passonno Paint Corp. in Watervliet as an office manager. On August 2, 1952, Dori ...
John Schaffer Sr
November 30, 1938 - - October 11, 2023
South Glens Falls John R. Schaffer Sr., 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving wife and children. Born on November 30, 1938, in Lynbrook, Long Island, he was the son of the late Fayette Franklin and Catherine Louise (Milne) Schaffer. After graduating at the age of 16, his father passed away and John became the head ...
Helen Stanton
April 12, 1935 - - September 11, 2023
Hudson Falls Helen Urbonowicz Stanton, 88, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023, at her home. Born April 12, 1935, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Helen (Pettit) Fitch. She was employed by Glens Falls DPW as a secretary, Bicentennial Committee, and retired from Capital District OTB as a clerk. Helen was a fantastic cook and had many amazin ...
Gary Smith
July 14, 1945 - - August 30, 2023
Fort Edward Gary C. Smith, 78, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Glens Falls Hospital. Born on July 14, 1945, in Fort Edward, he was the son of the late Ralph Smith. Gary graduated from Fort Edward High School. He worked for Decora and the Fort Edward School. On September 9, 2000, Gary married his best friend, Betty “Vinnie” Colvin in Fort Edward. Gary ...
Sandra Sanders
August 05, 1956 - - August 19, 2023
MOREAU Our sister, Sandra Lee Sanders, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at her home with her sister Donna Jean Sanders and Sebastion the cat close by her side. Sandra was predeceased by her mother and stepfather Joann and Dale Varney, her father James Robert Sanders, as well as her brother Peter James Sanders. Left to cherish her memory are her sisters, Donna Jean Sande ...
Ernest Spear
September 02, 1936 - - August 06, 2023
Glens Falls Ernest “Ernie” J. Spear, 86, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023, with his loving wife by his side at the Wesley Health Care Center. Born on September 2, 1936, in Fort Edward, he was the son of the late Joseph Walkup and Ruth Spear. He worked for many years at Nibco Inc and volunteer fireman and EMT. Ernest enjoyed playing horseshoes, word search puzzles, ...
Michele Sawyer
October 07, 1952 - - July 27, 2023
FORT EDWARD Michele Marie Mariano Murphy Sawyer, 70, passed away peacefully Thursday July 27, 2023 at the Washington Center, Argyle. Michele was born on October 7, 1952, in Albany NY. She was the daughter of the late Catherine (Darmetko) Haber and Michael Mariano. Michele graduated from South Glens Falls in 1970 and attended ACC that fall. She married the love of her life, ...
James Strong
May 27, 1992 - - July 21, 2023
Queensbury James Strong, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, at his home. Born on May 27, 1992, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Eileen (McCullough) Strong and the late Randy Strong. Jimmy graduated from Glens Falls High School in 2011. For over 10 years, he was employed at Finch Paper. He loved country music and was an avid New York Yankees Fan. James enjoyed his fam ...
Randy Strong
May 10, 1966 - - July 21, 2023
Queensbury Randy Strong, 57, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, at his home. Born on May 10, 1966, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Margaret (Maranville) Strong and the late Gordon Strong. Randy graduated from South Glens Falls High School in 1984, while in high school he enjoyed wrestling. He was a member of the St. Therese Chapel in Gansevoort in his younger years unt ...
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