Jean L. Hoskins-Smith

Jean L. Hoskins-Smith, 85, passed away surrounded by loved ones Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

Born October 26, 1939 in Argyle, New York she was the daughter of Chauncey and Helen (Deyoe) Bain.

Jean attended Greenwich Central School and graduated in 1958. After graduating Jean went onto Troy School of Beauty. She owned Jean’s Beauty Salon in Fort Edward, New York for over 40 years.

Jean married Earl J. Hoskins in April of 1963, they were together until his passing in June of 2007. Jean then married Judson L. Smith in October of 2011, they were together until his passing in November 2022.

In addition to her parents, Jean was predeceased by her first and second husband; and her sister, Marjorie (Bain) Smith.

Those left to cherish her memory are her brother, Kenneth Bain of Fort Edward; sister, Phyllis Fuss of Brandon, Vermont; Aunt, Louise Rice of South Glens Falls; Uncle, Orla Bain of Greenwich; also many nieces and nephews.

A graveside ceremony will take place at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Argyle on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10 a.m.

A gathering to honor the memory of Jean will directly follow at the Argyle American Legion Post 1518, 7 County route 47, Argyle, NY 12809.

The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. Antonio Izzo and the rest of the Hudson Falls Family Practice team, as well as home health aide, Jodi McDonald.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, 75 Schuyler St. Fort Edward, NY 12828, or Washington County Meals on Wheels program, 383 Broadway Building B, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

Condolences may be sent directly to Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804, or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.