We celebrate the lives of fellow 46ers who are now climbing the celestial hills, wishing them peace.
Joseph A Murphy #4892
William W Durkee Jr #2675
Obituary – William W. “Duke” Durkee Jr.
January 20, 1940 – January 4, 2026
William Wesley Durkee, Jr., 85, of Waltham MA died at home surrounded by his family on January 4, 2026. He was born in Waltham on January 20, 1940, to William Wesley Durkee, Sr. and Blanca Maria de la Vega-Bartleman. William was known as Bill or Duke to his friends. Duke attended Waltham HS (class of 1957) and served as a Walden Pond lifeguard. While studying chemical engineering at Northeastern University (class of 1962), Duke was in the ROTC and joined the U.S. Army upon graduation. He was the first in his family to attend college. He served in the US Army Signal Corps in Korea during the Vietnam era eventually gaining the rank of Captain. He reminisced about his time in Korea until the very end. After the Military, Duke received his MBA from Boston College (class of 1970) and was forever conflicted when his two schools played each other in the Beanpot hockey tournament.
Duke is predeceased in death by his Mother, Father, and sisters Bertha, Blanche (John) , Margaret, and Grace. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary Anne (Mulhane) Durkee, Siblings: Elsa (John) Aviza and Donald Durkee; In-laws: John & Elizabeth Mulhane and Margaret & John Hallisey; Children: William Scot (Dorthe) Durkee, Sean Durkee, Kelly (Everett) Erwin and Brien Durkee; and 5 cherished Grandchildren Lærke, William Louis, Cameron, William James, and Brielle. Duke is also survived by dearly loved nieces and nephews: Michelle, John H., Kate, Lisa, Leah, John B., Joel, Maia, John A., Darryl, Elsa, Andy, Annalia, Christian, Lorelei, John D. and numerous other relatives and friends. To Duke, family was everything.
Duke worked in the Chemical industry for 50+ years and travelled extensively in the US and internationally on business including a memorable trip to China in the early 1980’s before the country opened up to outsiders and an invitation was required to visit, as well as the Middle East, and South America. He was an environmentalist with a love of the outdoors, including fishing, hiking, swimming, and camping and enjoyed teaching generations of the family and friends the joy of the outdoors. He was a proud BSA Scoutmaster of Troop 855 (Lewiston NY) and an Adirondack 46er. Additionally, he hiked the Grand Canyon at 69 and climbed Mount Washington with his brother at 76. He enjoyed all travel and lived for a time in Akron, OH, Lewiston, NY, Carrollton, TX, but his love was Waltham, MA. The City of Waltham Community Preservation Committee was his last place of work, for 8 years, as the CPC Manager until his retirement at age 80.
Additionally, Duke is a former Waltham City Councilor and taught his children the ideals of selfless service and civic engagement. He actively participated in the Northeastern University Alumni, Opportunities for Inclusion, NE Chemical Association, Waltham Land Trust, Waltham Museum, Piety Corner Club, Adirondack 46ers, VFW 2152, Trustees of Reservations, Waltham Jaycees, and never missed an Arts Council Concert on the Waltham Common.
He lit up the room when he entered it and could tell a heck of a story. He treated every person he met with the same dignity you would the CEO of a large company. He always said thank you. And, he was an astute listener. He knew that everyone has a story to tell, and what you could learn if you just listened to those stories. His legacy is all the people he helped and influenced to make this world a better place.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations: May be made to: Opportunities for Inclusion, 56 Chestnut St, Waltham, MA 02453 or New Englanders Helping Our Veterans (NEHOV), 1515 Douglas Turnpike, Harrisville, RI 02830.
Arrangements are an Irish Wake with military honors: Friday January 9, 2026 3pm-7pm, Waltham American Legion Post 156, 215 Waverly Oaks Rd, Waltham. There will be a private service at the Massachusetts National Cemetery at Bourne at a later date.
Patrick T Mangus #12354
Obituary – Patrick T. Mangus Sr.
June 18, 1957 – February 25, 2026
Retired FDNY Lt. Patrick T Mangus, Sr. of Silver Lake passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Feb 25, 2026 at the age of 68. A native Staten Islander, he was raised in Port Richmond and lived in Rosebank before settling in Silver Lake 30 years ago. He graduated from Msgr. Farrell H.S. and earned his bachelor’s degree in Fire Science from John Jay College.
A son of the late Thomas and Mary Mangus, Pat was the proud father of Patrick Jr. and Kathleen. He was a decorated member of the FDNY, having spent most of his career at Engine 201 in Sunset Park, Brooklyn before being promoted to Lieutenant in 1992. He was a member of the hockey team at both Engine 201 and prior to that at Engine 220. He was a volunteer member of the Disaster Assistance Response Team (D.A.R.T.) which is a joint effort between the FDNY and American Red Cross of Greater New York that provides emergency assistance and disaster relief for families and communities across the nation.
Pat was an active runner. He twice completed the NYC Marathon and as a member of the SIAC finished countless other road races in and around S.I.
In his later years, Pat’s love of the outdoors took him on frequent camping trips to the Adirondack Mountains. He became a more active member of the Adirondack Forty-Sixers, an elite service group who have successfully completed climbing all 46 major peaks of the Adirondacks and are dedicated to environmental protection and education.
Pat was a friend to all people and dogs, and, true to his Irish heritage, was a wonderful storyteller. He enjoyed cheering on the NY Jets, Yankees, and Rangers, and the Penn State Nittany Lions. He considered the Grateful Dead’s music the soundtrack of his life, and he had seen them live more than 3 dozen times.
In addition to his loving children Patrick Jr. and Kathleen, he is survived by his brothers William(retired Lt. FDNY) and Thomas(retired Lt. FDNY), his sisters-in-law Emma and Lisa, and many extended family members and friends.
Friends will be received Saturday, Feb. 28 from 3-7 pm. As per his wishes, Patrick will be cremated and his remains will be scattered among the mountains of the Adirondacks, which he so loved.
Paul A Wilkinson #1747
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Paul Amba Wilkinson of Apalachin, New York, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Paul left this world on February 6, 2026 at the age of 88, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul A. Wilkinson and Evelyn R. Wilkinson; his former wife Ruth A. Wilkinson; his brother John C. Wilkinson; and his son-in-law Kevin Farr.
He is survived by: his wife Bonnie Lee Wilkinson; his children, Elizabeth, David (Nancy), Cynthia Farr and Timothy (Michelle); his brother Thomas A. Wilkinson (Maggie); his grandchildren, Jenna Holden, Jillian Holden (Presho Mott), Jinell Holden, Tyler Wilkinson (Kaitlin), Kayla Schwartz (Eric), Dr. Katy Wilkinson, Maleah Farr, Canon Farr, Jaclyn Farr, Anthony Romeo, Kadijah Wilkinson, Beccah Bates (Brad), James Wilkinson, Kenyari Wilkinson, Grace Wilkinson and Reignah Wilkinson; and his great grandchildren, Adelyn Brookes, Charlotte Russo, Jonas Bates, Dante Bates, Holden Mott and Hayes Mott.
Brian E Hyde #5895
Jane Meader Nye #4142
Jerold N Graff #1449
Stephen J Easter #2258
Stephen James Easter, 77, Potsdam Obituary
Posted Saturday, July 5, 2025 3:37 pm
POTSDAM — Stephen James Easter, of Potsdam, passed away in his sleep on May 3rd after a lovely day spent with family and friends. He was 77.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Karen; his son, Hollis, daughter-in-law, Jasmine, and grandson, Finlay (Burlington VT); his sister, Kathryn Chmurny (Potsdam); his brother, John Easter and his family (Richmond VA); his step-father, Byron Whitney (Potsdam); his first wife, Kathryn Weld, who was a wife for a short time and a member of our family forever, and her husband, Sheldon Brown (Pleasantville NY); and many nieces, nephews, and other born and chosen family both near and far.
Steve was born in St. Louis MO in 1947 to George H. Easter, an Episcopal priest, and Ruth Winifred Eaton Easter, a professional singer and music teacher.
Clergy families tend to move around a lot, and Steve and his younger siblings, Kate and John grew up in Buffalo and Philadelphia and then Canterbury, England, where Steve was the first American to sing as a boy chorister (and carry the Archbishop of Canterbury’s ceremonial train) at Canterbury Cathedral Choir School.
After a year in Canterbury, the family returned to Buffalo for a year before heading back to England where Steve’s father studied for a doctorate in Christian ethics at Oxford University.
Steve attended the Magdalen College Campus School on the Oxford University campus, where C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien were dons.
Steve often told the story of caroling at what turned out to be Tolkien’s home, where the great man invited the carolers in from the cold and awed them by heating a sword red-hot in the fireplace before plunging it into a cauldron of cider, making a dramatic hissing sound and sending clouds of steam circling round the ceiling.
Tolkien poured the steaming cider into mugs and distributed them to the boys; that mug of hot cider, and its memory, warmed Steve for all his days.
He attended St. Paul’s School in Concord, NH, on a scholarship, and fondly remembered chapel sings and frozen mornings playing hockey on the pond.
He then headed to Oberlin College in Ohio, where he earned a degree in Government and earned his stripes as a touring musician, singing great choral works under the baton of Robert Fountain, Aaron Copland, and others.
He also served in leadership for his housing cooperative at Oberlin, foreshadowing his lifetime of volunteer service.
After college, Steve moved to the Adirondacks to be nearer his family, and he helped to rehabilitate a Great Camp that George and Ruth had purchased from Paul Smiths College, which had bought it in a tax sale.
Steve helped design and build a boathouse, mastered home repair, and discovered a love for temperamental wooden boats of all varieties: he became a skillful and decorated racing skipper for the 32-foot wooden Idem sailboat they’d bought from a neighbor, and he also acquired and restored a decrepit Chris-Craft motor launch that he named Galadriel.
He earned his 46-R badge climbing the High Peaks and spent many happy hours paddling all around the Adirondacks.
He worked as a reporter for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise in Saranac Lake, but he also spent summers mentoring young boys as a counselor at Camp Kabeyun on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire and working at the Camelot Home for Delinquent Boys in Lake Placid.
At Camelot he came to believe that the boys were “pretty good kids, who’d been horribly failed by their parents and the legal system.” It was this revelation that led to his decision to attend law school, thinking that he could perhaps help build a legal system that did more to help kids grow into capable, contributing adults.
Law became a lifelong passion for him, and he strove to make the legal system as just, fair, and impartial as possible.
He earned his law degree at Albany Law School and promptly moved to Potsdam to start working for Bill Krebs at the Krebs Law Firm. A few years later, he opened his own practice where he helped many people buy homes, plan their estates, settle divorces, and start businesses.
One of his real passions was co-founding and serving in the law guardian program (now the “Attorney for the Child” program) which provided children with free attorneys to represent their best interests during custody battles and other family disruptions and ensure that their voices were heard throughout the process.
Steve took a part-time job in 1985 working as principal law clerk in the St. Lawrence County Court under Judge Eugene Nicandri, where he researched case law, drafted opinions, and supported the judge in operating the court.
In 1996, the Office of Court Administration made those positions full-time everywhere in NY, and Steve made the tough decision to close his private practice so he could continue working in the courts.
When Judge Nicandri retired, Steve stayed on, working under Judges Kathleen Martin Rogers and Jerome Richards. They worked together until Steve retired in 2015.
Steve was known in the court system for mentoring younger attorneys, developing a training program to support town justices, teaching other attorneys at conferences, and helping to pioneer the use of “drug court”, a criminal diversion program rooted in addiction science that offers treatment and wraparound support to help break the cycle of drug abuse and criminality.
In his long career with the law, there are many echoes of Steve’s first call to legal advocacy: to help the system do better for all the people it serves.
Volunteer service mattered to Steve in every aspect of his life. He volunteered at his son’s schools as a chaperone, host, volunteer driver, handyman, and more.
He sang in the choir of Trinity Episcopal Church in Potsdam and served on its vestry for decades, including several terms as Warden; he also shouldered the task of maintaining and winding the ancient mechanical clock inside the clock tower.
Those who’ve climbed the ice-crusted iron pipe ladder in a howling winter gale know that this is no small responsibility!
Steve spent many years serving on the Community Services Board for St. Lawrence County, sometimes as chair.
He also co-founded the Potsdam Community Chorus and helped to establish it as a nonprofit organization; he sang with the group for many years.
He was an early board member of the Potsdam Food Co-op, which continues to serve the community 53 years later.
He served on many other boards, including NYSARC, North Country Legal Services (now Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York), the St. Lawrence County Bar Association, and the Canton-Potsdam Hospital Foundation.
Steve was an Adirondack 46er. He crafted and maintained innumerable geocaches throughout New York, helping people to discover the wilderness, and he led many hikes and paddling trips so others could join him in appreciating the beauty of the earth we share.
Steve’s largest volunteer commitment was to Reachout of St. Lawrence County, the nonprofit crisis and suicide hotline cofounded by his wife, Karen. Steve provided invaluable technical and legal expertise on setting up a nonprofit and inventing an operating structure for what was, at the time, a totally new form of organization.
He served on Reachout’s board in the early years, trained many volunteers on legal issues related to hotline work, jumped into service as Reachout’s middle-of-the-night emergency plumber for decades, and baked untold thousands of chocolate-peanut-butter-chip cookies for nearly a half century of Reachout training classes.
His role at Reachout, though usually unofficial, was essential; we couldn’t have done it without him.
After retirement, Steve slowed down, facing a combination of health challenges and neurocognitive decline. He remained passionate about many things: his family, especially his grandson; justice in the world, both locally and farther afield; beautiful music in all forms; the preservation of green and wild spaces; and the sublime delights of a good ice cream cone.
He read widely, studied many languages, traveled the world, knew the plot of every British murder mystery, and could still sing all of Handel’s Messiah from memory. We are grateful that he’s now free of pain, and we miss him greatly.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, July 12th from 2-4pm at Donaldson-Seymour Funeral Home, Cedar St., Potsdam.
The memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 13th at 1pm at Trinity Episcopal Church, Fall Island, Potsdam.
After the service, please join us for an Italian buffet at Sergi’s restaurant, Market St., Potsdam.
Please dress in comfortable, festive clothing, whatever that means for you, and please refrain from wearing fragrances.
Steve will be buried at Bayside Cemetery, Potsdam, later this summer.
Steve’s family would like to offer their thanks to the Potsdam Rescue Squad, Potsdam Volunteer Fire Department, and the many other first responders who supported Steve in his last moments.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Steve’s memory are gratefully welcomed at Dad Guild of Vermont, PO Box 3155, Burlington VT 05401 (a support and advocacy group for fathers); Grace House, PO Box 637, Canton NY 13617 (the only recovery home for women addicts in our area); or Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 Maple Street, Potsdam NY 13676. Steve would have added: please do a kindness for someone, and do it today.
Mary C Coffin #2142
Michael Giacchetta Sr #1471
J Russell Ebbets #7213
John D Cogar DVM #3100
Christina Runcie #13240
Thomas J Amisson #6374
R. Lloyd Murdoch #3221
Arthur R. Mansfield #3572
Evelyn Schaefer Greene #110
Frederick B Smith #247
J Robert Bradshaw #8289
Judith L Sherman #218
Thomas W Kensler #265
Gary F Mitchell #1742
George King Milne #5088
1944 – 2025
George Milne Obituary
George King Milne passed away June 3, 2025, at his home in Charlotte, VT. King was born June 15th, 1944 to George “Hap” Milne and Zita Porro Milne at St Luke’s Hospital in Pittsfield, MA.
He moved with his family to Williamstown in 1956 and graduated from Mt Greylock High School in 1962. After graduating from Union College and the Albany College of Pharmacy in 1967, King moved to Burlington, VT where he had a long career in retail and then hospital Pharmacy at Porter Medical in Middlebury, VT. Moving to Charlotte, VT in 1972, King was a: scuba diver, biathlon competitor, a 46er climbing the Adirondacks, drummer, stock car racer, barber shopper, Lyric Theater performer, rock hound, photographer, and a coach for the Nordic skiing and Outdoor Track and Field teams at C.V.U.High School in Hinesburg, VT.
He is survived by his sister Kathy Milne of Williamstown, MA.
He will be remembered and loved by many.
Laurence E. Babcock #114
Dustee Rhodes #9445
Lyle S Raymond #182
John C Kellogg #1390
Robert J Helenek #1483V
John M Daniels #2300
Harold Richard ‘Dick’ Rhodes #1062
Louis P Fortin #2416
Father, fellow hiker, leader, friend, our true compass.
Jim Edwards #1004
Many of us enjoy the great outdoors, including camping, boating, skiing, fishing, hiking, and more, but no one enjoyed the outdoors like Jim Edwards.
An avid hiker, Jim had a passion for the High Peaks in the Adirondacks and reached the milestone of being an Adirondack 46er (#1004) on May 25, 1974.
Jim Adelson #4363
John M Kennedy #1571W
Keith Horne #4541W
George C Singer #4895
Louis John Gillespie III #1891
Louis John Gillespie III Obituary
May 16, 1940 – November 12, 2024
Beloved teacher and volunteer, Louis John Gillespie III “John”, died peacefully in his sleep at home on Tuesday evening, November 12, 2024 after a courageous battle with dementia. He was 84 years old.
John was born May 16, 1940 in Cambridge, MA and grew up in Massachusetts and New Jersey. He was a graduate of the Teacher’s College of William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey and a graduate student at Clark University, Worcester, MA where he met his wife Susan (nee Bruce) Gillespie. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Susan. They have one son, Mark (Erin nee Smith) of Altoona, WI and two grandchildren, Cassidy Gillespie-Dipinto (Chris Rice) and John Martin Nelson Gillespie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis John Gillespie, Jr. and Doris (Herrick) Gillespie.
He began his professional career as a dorm master and teacher at Fay School, Southborough, MA, and then taught at The Rivers School in Weston, MA for over 25 years. He taught the Sciences, including his passion, Geology, and a popular, long-running course for seniors in Cultural Anthropology. An avid outdoorsman and adventurer, he founded the Rivers Outing Club, offering students opportunities to discover and enjoy the wonders of nature and the outdoors. John led that club on many skiing expeditions to Quebec, Austria, Switzerland and on bi-annual trips to New York State’s Adirondak Park and beyond. He even went to China on a teacher’s sabbatical in the early 1980s.
He was an active runner and loved all sports, coaching football, soccer, lacrosse and his beloved cross-country for many years. He received the Rivers School’s Athletic Department Distinguished Service Award ‘99. He was also the long-term director of Camp Nonesuch, an ecologically minded alternative summer camp. John was an Adirondack ‘46er, meaning that he had climbed the 46 highest peaks in the Adirondacks, all over 4,000 feet.
John was a dedicated Boy Scout Leader and Scoutmaster of BSA Troop 77 of Hudson, MA, a National Honor Unit. He was a graduate of Scouting’s Wood Badge for adult leaders and was awarded both the Algonquin Council Silver Beaver award and the Silver Arrow award for “Exceptional leadership character and distinguished service”.
John’s Faith was one of the bedrocks of his life. He was a dedicated lay oblate member of the Order of Julian of Norwich in the Episcopal Church. He served several parishes as a warden and/or vestry member and was a talented choral singer, soloing in many church choirs throughout the years. He was an active member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Beloit and was a volunteer for Caritas, Family Promise, and Meals on Wheels. He and his wife Susan received the St. Luke’s Episcopal parish appreciation award in 1989. He was also the guy who was always still washing the dishes after everyone else had gone home!
He taught himself to play guitar and enjoyed classical and folk music throughout his life. He was very proud of his Scots heritage and was a member of the McPhersons of Clan Chattan. John’s great love for all animals, especially his dogs (Loki, Lance, Hershey, Zika, Tilly and Brady) fully illuminated his kind and loving nature. He was a man who loved and taught many, a man of principle and honor and he will be missed by all who knew him.
A Memorial Service for John will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2024 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 212 W. Grand, Beloit, WI. Visitation of Remembrance will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service Friday in the church.
In lieu of flowers charitable donations can be made in John’s name to Chippewa Valley Wildlife Rehabilitation (www.chippewavalleywildlife.com or on Facebook at “Chippewa Valley Wildlife Rehabilitation”).
Aurelia G Bolton #1759
Fred Bloom #4380
Frederick Bloom Obituary
Clifton Park – Frederick Bloom passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2024 with his family by his side. Frederick is survived by his children Molly and Christopher, son-in-law Keith, and his grandchildren, Eric and Katelyn.
Following his service in the United States Army and a career as an Electrical Engineer for General Electric, Fred enjoyed spending time outdoors, enjoying many of the recreational activities available in New York. He loved hiking the Adirondacks as a 46er, the Northeast 115, and the Catskill 3500. He also had a passion for kayaking and sailing. He was a skilled woodworker and enjoyed honing his craft. Fred was also a devoted long-time member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and served as a member of the choir.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5 pm in the Catricala Funeral Home Inc, 1597 Route 9 Clifton Park NY 12065. A funeral service will be held Monday morning at 10:30 am at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 4 Northcrest Dr. in Clifton Park NY.
Burial will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation in his name.
Edward D Parsons Jr. #3144
Scott C Yakey #3981W
Alan H Ratcliff #1129
Ralph Worthington #9904
Sandy Yellen #6314
Sandra Yellen Obituary
WILTON – Sandra Ann Yellen (Karpien), 73, of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., passed away on September 14, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. Sandy was born March 30, 1951, in Rome, New York, the daughter of Joseph and Genevieve Karpien.
She graduated from Saratoga High School in 1969 with honors. Sandy married her high school sweetheart Louis Yellen on September 27, 1969, at St. Clements Church in Saratoga Springs. Their first date was on February 21, 1966. Sandy and Lou were married 55 years, and had two daughters, Jennifer and Laura.
Sandy really knew how to enjoy life to the fullest! She loved fitness, being outdoors, and spending time with her family. She was an avid hiker no matter the season; as a member of the ADK, she became a 46er on August 31, 2008. She always said, “The mountains are calling me, and I must go.” Her favorite places where the Adirondacks and national parks. Sandy’s bucket list included Yosemite, with El Capitan being a must see. She made this trip with Lou by her side in September of 2018. She also loved rock climbing, biking, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing. Sandy also loved taking her children on many outings when they were young and continued this trend with her grandkids later on. Oh, so many amazing things to see! The beach was her second favorite place to be, and she shared many memorable moments with her family in the sun, sand and water. Sandy and Lou’s favorite travel spots were Mexico and the Caribbean Islands.
A natural caregiver, Sandy devoted her working life to helping others. She spent most of those years as a personal trainer; her greatest passion was working with the elderly and those with disabilities at the Saratoga Wellness Center. She was loved by all whom she touched with her warm heart and kind hands. During her final few working years, Sandy cared for the developmentally disabled at Saratoga Bridges.
Sandy’s other passion outside of work and family was helping felines. She loved and doted over her cats to no end. Over her lifetime she adopted several cats from rescues as well as many strays who literally just walked in the back door and gave them all a loving home.
Sandy is survived by her husband of 55 years, Lou; her daughters, Jennifer (Hettrich) and Laura (Rhodes); granddaughters, Sydney and Jaden Hettrich; sons-in-law, Dale Hettrich and Ben Rhodes; sisters, Linda Foster and Dot Karpien; and brother, Ronald Karpien.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Saratoga Hospital and Hospice who both provided such good care and attention to Sandy. We would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. White for her devotion and compassion, and to all the aides who provided her loving care at home during this lengthy illness.
Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Compassionate funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. (Rte 9 and/or Marion Ave.), Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
A Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024, at St. Clements Church, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 12866.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Sandy’s memory be directed to The Alzheimer’s Association at ALZ.ORG/NORTHEASTERNNY or HOPE Animal Rescue at HOPEANIMALRESCUE.ORG
For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
James L Severino #3761
Herbert “Hal” Wise #13518
Herbert “Hal” Wise Obituary
Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 27, 2024.
ROCHESTER – Herbert M Wise (Hal), age 53, died on Wednesday, September 25 after he fell while climbing Mt. Wilson in Colorado. He was the son of Herbert H and Kathryn Wise. Predeceased by his grandparents, Herbert and Mary Wise and Merrill and Anne Mills, his aunts Mary August and Marilyn Lipster, and his uncles David Wise and Roger Lipster.
Hal was an avid mountain climber, having climbed the 46 Adirondack Peaks, the White Mountains, Mt. Hood in Oregon, mountains in Texas, Arizona, and Colorado. His other interests were college football, the guitar, and piano. He earned a degree from Monroe Community College and transferred to Texas A&M.
In lieu of flowers, donate money in his memory to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Rd, Fairport, NY 14450 or to a charity of your choice.
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