Obituaries: Weber, Mullins

Elfrieda Anne Weber (1917 – 2013)

EASt CHATHAM—Elfrieda Anne Weber died peacefully at home, August 28, 2013.

Born Elfrieda Anne Scarborough, August 5, 1917 in Columbia, SC, she met and married Robert Weber in 1940.

He predeceased her in 2011. They had been married for 70 years.

Mrs. Weber is survived by: her son, Robert Weber, Jr., and his wife, Wende Garton; her daughter, Dianne Spoto and her husband Frank and their children Jon and Elisabeth Spoto; and her daughter, Carol Anne Weber and her children Kimberly Meizinger and Dawn Carney; one great-grandchild, Mikaila Rain Carney; her brother, Arthur Scarborough of Merrimack, New Hampshire.

A memorial service for both Robert and Elfrieda will be held at a future date. That date will be announced at www.frenchblasl.com and condolences may be conveyed there as well.

Sara Jennie Wood Mullins (1924 – 2013)

HUDSON—On Friday, August 30, Sara Jennie Wood Mullins died while on comfort care at Columbia Memorial Hospital, August 30. She was 88.

Born October 17, 1924, she was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, James Patrick Mullins.

Family was the most important thing in her life. Her parents were William and Jennie Wood, her siblings Henry Wood, Donald Wood and Harriet [Wood] Dennis.

She raised her children, Patricia Raup, Henry Mullins and Tami Mullins in the white house with a porch across from the Dairy Queen in Ghent, where she resided for more than 50 years.

She had five grandchildren, Joshua Raup, William Raup, J. Patrick Mullins, Katie Mullins and Caroline Mullins as well as three great-grandchildren, Erin Raup, Sophia Raup and Lily Raup.

She loved her nieces and nephews, Joan [Dennis] Yanacone, William Dennis, David Dennis, Lola [Wood] Springer, Linda [Wood] Burton and Charles Wood, and extended that love to their families.

Trained as a nurse at Samaritan Hospital in Troy during the years of World War II, she spent many years as a homemaker and later as a dental assistant for Dr. Mesick in Chatham.

The burial service conducted by the Reverend Konrad Raup will be held Monday, September 2 at the Ghent Union Cemetery. She was a lifelong resident of Chatham and Ghent and proud of it.

If anyone would like to make a donation in her memory, the following are causes close to her heart: Disabled American Veterans, the Alzheimer’s Association, the Epilepsy Foundation and COARC of Columbia County.

Condolences may be conveyed at www.frenchblasl.com.

Police seek help finding missing man

In Blotter - Columbia, The Columbia Paper

October 6, 2023

By DIANE VALDEN

HUDSON—Hudson City Police are actively seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, Robert J. Coons, 63, who was last seen July 6 at 10:30 a.m. in the area of the Columbia Mental Health Center, 325 Columbia Street, Hudson.

Mr. Coons is described as a white male, 5’ 9”, 210 lbs, with blond hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a dark blue t-shirt.

Hudson Police received a call from a relative of Mr. Coons Sunday, July 9 at 7 p.m., reporting that they had not had contact with him for several days. It was initially reported that he was living in the Schodack area, his last known address is 931 Schodack Landing Road, Schodack, but he traveled to Hudson for an appointment. Hudson Police were able to confirm that Mr. Coons did in fact attend his appointment.

Since then HPD has worked tirelessly to locate Mr. Coons. Patrol officers along with the detectives division checked several known locations that Mr. Coons frequented when he visited the City of Hudson. The Detective Division along with New York State Police Troop K Major Crimes Unit have conducted extensive interviews, executed multiple search warrants and followed-up on numerous leads.

Based on investigative leads September 21, Hudson Police along with State Police, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Park Rangers and Amtrak Police conducted a large scale multi-agency search operation, covering about two miles north and south of the Hudson boat launch. No new information regarding his disappearance was found.

“I am proud of the efforts of my department and our law enforcement partners (Columbia County District Attorney’s Office, NYSP, CCSO, NYS Park Rangers, Amtrak Police and NYSDOCCS) to locate Mr. Coons. I am equally appreciative of the resources provided to us to continue this investigation. We will continue to work diligently to locate Robert J. Coons and hopefully bring some peace of mind to his family and to our community,” Hudson Police Chief Mishanda Franklin said in a press release.

Hudson Police urge anyone with information about Mr. Coons’ whereabouts or any potential leads to come forward and contact the City of Hudson Police Department Detective Division at 518-828-3388 or the Hudson Police Department Tip line 518-828-9900.

To contact Diane Valden email dvalden@columbiapaper.com

SP Livingston investigators search for stolen dirt bike
In a September 27 press release, State Police from the Livingston barracks say they are trying to find a stolen 2020 85cc KTM dirt bike missing from Clermont since September 14. Anyone with information regarding the location of the pictured KTM dirt bike is asked to contact the State Police at 845-677-7300. Refer to case #11618277. Photo contributed

Trooper exam applications top 10,000

LIVINGSTON—New York State trooper entrance exam applications have surpassed 10,000 as deadline to apply approaches.

The maximum age to apply without military credit, is now 34.

Applications opened July 1, 2023. The deadline to apply is quickly approaching as applications close October 1.

Earlier this year Governor Kathy Hochul approved a request from the New York State Police to raise the maximum age to apply to become a New York State trooper from 29 to 34. As a result, almost 2,400 individuals between those ages have taken advantage of this change and applied. Military applicants may be able to apply up until the age of 42.

The State Police have also revised its tattoo policy in 2022. Candidates may now have tattoos capable of being covered by wearing a properly-fitted long-sleeve uniform shirt or business attire, with no portion of the tattoo showing. Candidates can review the entire tattoo policy at joinstatepolice.ny.gov/tattoo-policy.

Candidates can learn about becoming a New York State trooper and sign up to take the exam at joinstatepolice.ny.gov.

State Police have contracted with Pearson VUE testing centers and is offering the trooper entrance exam at 59 testing centers in New York State, 250+ locations in the United States, and 112 military locations around the world.

Candidates can choose where and when they take the exam. The computer-based testing process is more convenient and accessible for those interested in becoming a trooper. The last day to test is October 15. A study guide for the exam is available at joinstatepolice.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/10/study-guide-practice-test-for-the-nysp-trooper-examination-updated-for-pv-testing.pdf.

Individuals can get in touch with a recruiter by emailing recruit@troopers.ny.gov or calling 518-485-0855.

Minimum exam qualifications are: U.S. citizen; 20 to 34 years of age (the maximum age may be extended one year for each year of full-time active military duty—up to a maximum of 7 years); high school diploma or equivalency diploma. Additional requirements may be found at joinstatepolice.ny.gov/qualifications.

Salary and benefits are: minimum total compensation for the first year $98,300; full benefits and retirement.

State Police have redesigned its recruitment program to reach a diverse pool of candidates. This includes meeting with leaders in communities that are underrepresented within law enforcement, with the goal of building positive long-term relationships. State Police have also taken the 30 X 30 pledge and is committed to increasing its percentage of female recruits to 30% by 2030. The agency has recruitment teams in each troop to network at events and within neighborhoods.

Obituaries: Weber, Mullins

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