Father Michael Flannery, who has served Whitehall and the surrounding communities’ Catholic population, led his final weekend Mass at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church on Sunday. Flannery, who has spent the last five years as the head of the Roman Catholic Church in Whitehall, St. Ann’s in Fort Ann, and the Chapel of the [...]
Edith F. Ballard, 87
HAMPTON — Edith F. Ballard, 87, of Ballard Road, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2012, at the Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, Vt. Born on Feb. 2, 1925, in Whitehall, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Catherine (Rock) Hilder. She enjoyed reading, baking, arts and crafts, crocheting and also enjoyed [...]
Memorial Day is busy in Whitehall
Whitehall will honor its fallen heroes this weekend with a series of events throughout the community. American Legion Post 83 will conduct traditional Memorial Day services on Monday, May 28, beginning with an outdoor Catholic Mass at Our Lady of Angels cemetery at 8 a.m. The Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Michael Flannery, [...]
Jacqueline “Jackie” (Jones) Thomas, 78
Jacqueline “Jackie” (Jones) Thomas, 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 16, 2012, at Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, Vt. She was born on Oct. 4, 1933, the daughter of the late Selina (Gandrow) Jones and Thomas Jones. Jackie enjoyed bingo, bowling and reading her favorite books. She was an avid Green Bay Packers [...]
John F. Ward, 76
John F. (Jack) Ward, Sr., 76, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011 at the Glens Falls Hospital. Born on August 13, 1935 in Fair Haven, Vermont, he was the son of the late Albert and Mae (Woodard) Ward. Jack married Elizabeth Lortie on May 19, 1958 at the Notre Dame des Victoires Church in [...]
Roy K. Baker, Jr., 82
Roy K. Baker Jr., 82, a lifelong resident of Mountain Street in Whitehall, passed quietly with his family at home Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. Born on April 19,1929, in Whitehall, he was the son of Roy K. and Katherine Rowan Baker of Whitehall. Roy graduated from Whitehall High School where he excelled in basketball and [...]
Daniel Brill, 44
Daniel Thomas Brill of Wells, Vermont, 44, passed away at home with his family at his side on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011. He was born on May 4, 1967, and grew up in Wingdale, NY. He was a graduate of Dover High School. After settling in Vermont, Daniel married the love of his life Lisa [...]
Elks remember those they have lost: Emotional annual memorial service focuses on nine members gone in last year
By Derek Liebig Members of Whitehall Elks Lodge No. 1491 paid tribute to their former members during an emotionally touching ceremony held at the lodge on Sunday afternoon. Members were joined by friends, family, members of the youth Antlers group, Boy Scout Troop 83, Girl Scout Troop 3435, and local dignitaries in honoring nine [...]
Public invited to Elks’ annual memorial service
Whitehall Elks Lodge 1481 will join with their counterparts around the nation this weekend in honoring members who have passed away within the last year. The lodge will host their annual Memorial Service at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4 at the lodge on North Williams Street. The event is open to the public and [...]







