Joanne R. Hall

Indian Lake Joanne R. Hall, 58, of East Main Street, died Friday morning, July 25, 2008 at Glens Falls Hospital, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 5, 1950 in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Joan (Montross) Riley. She was a graduate of Columbia High School in East Greenbush. She moved to Indian Lake in the early 1970s and married Howard "Berry" Hall on Sept. 20, 1975 at St. Mary's Church in Indian Lake. Joanne was employed as a bartender at several area hotels and taverns in the area, including Potters, Bruin Haven, Marty's and the Log Inn. She also had worked at the Grand Union in Indian Lake and most recently was an exhibit attendant at the Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake for 14 years. She enjoyed crocheting, especially baby sweater sets, which have become treasured family heirlooms. She also enjoyed baking, cooking and canning to share with her family and friends. Most important to Joanne was her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of the Indian Lake Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary and the Hamilton County Board of Elections. She was a former Girl Scouts of America troop leader. She was predeceased by one brother, John Riley. Survivors include her loving husband of 32 years, Howard "Berry" Hall Sr.; one son, Howard Hall Jr. of Indian Lake; two daughters, Miranda Toffolo and her husband, Louis, of Queens and Anna Hall of Indian Lake; one grandson, Jacob Hall of Indian Lake; two sisters, Donna Husson and her husband, Richard, of Indian Lake, Kelly Gallagher of Paulsboro, N.J.; three brothers, Michael Riley of Cohoes, James Riley of Rochester, Alfred Riley II and his wife, Darlene, of Rensselaer; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Miller Funeral Home, 35 West Main St., Indian Lake. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Church, Indian Lake, with the Rev. Sony Pulickal, pastor, officiating. The Rite of Committal will follow in Cedar River Cemetery, Indian Lake. Pallbearers will be Kevin Husson, Justin Husson, Louis Toffolo, Daniel Hall, Jamie Hall and Mikey Riley.