The Obituary Section

Stanley Higgins

, New York

March 28, 2026

Gansevoort NY Stanley C. Higgins born February 6 1944 in Cambridge New York passed away on March 29 2026 surrounded by love. She lived her life with one guiding principle family first. Being a mother grandmother and loved one was her greatest joy and proudest role. Her love and devotion to her family shaped She is survived by her beloved children Kevin Lora Higgins Kim Higgins and Scott Lori Hunter her cherished grandchildren Shannon Higgins Matt Brooke Higgins Peyton Sarena Hall Hosner and Jackson Hunter and her sisterinlaw Kathleen Ford and nieces Heather and Rebecca Ford. She was predeceased by her husband William Higgins 2172020 whos passing forever changed her and by her brother Dennis Ford 1252023. An artist at heart she was a gifted painter who expressed her creativity through her artwork. Her paintings reflected how she saw the world with beauty color and deep feeling. Many of her…

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Iii William Hall

, New York

June 23, 1981

Cambridge NY William Thomas Hall III 44 of Cambridge New York passed away Friday March 27 2026 at his residence. Born June 24 1981 in Fort Oglethorpe Georgia he was the son of William Thomas Hall Jr. and Janet Dillon Hall of Chattanooga Tennessee. Bill was raised and educated through homeschooling going on to earn a double major in Pastoral Studies and History from Tennessee Temple University. He later received a Master of Ministry from Veritas Baptist College along with several certifications in Information Technology. Bill faithfully served in ministry for many years. He was the pastor of Wayside Baptist Church in Dayton Tennessee for 14 years where he was known for his dedication to his congregation and his steady leadership. During that time he also worked professionally as a Network Administrator with Suburban Manufacturing. He later served as the Applications Support Manager with Kenco Logistic Services. In September of…

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Frances Carlson

, New York

Cambridge Frances Anna Carlson 103 of Cambridge passed away peacefully on Sunday March 29 2026 at her residence. Born on November 10 1922 in the Bronx New York Frances was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Nesticsky Kostrna. She was raised in the Bronx and graduated from James Monroe High School beginning a life marked by dedication to family community and service to others. Frances began her working career at Mathieson Alkali Works in Manhattan and later held positions with the YMCA and the Girl Scouts. After marrying and raising her children she devoted many years to caring for her family while also giving generously of her time through volunteer work. She later returned to the workforce with her final employment at the Floating Hospital in New York City. While living in the Bronx Frances was elected to serve on a Community School Board in New York City…

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