Continuation of tree (3rd child of Henry Joseph Pitre/2nd Wife Grace Hilda McGuffin); all known surname descendants:
10 Leon Joseph Peters b: 7 April 1925 Hawley, Wayne, PA; d: 18 August 2003 Queensbury, Warren, NY
+Mary Ann Mingo b: 24 May 1925 Glens Falls, Warren, NY; m: 23 May 1948 Glens Falls, Warren, NY [Joseph L./Mae ---]; d: 22 June 2004 Granville, Washington, NY
11 Terry L. Peters b: 1949; d: Aft. June 2004 South Glens Falls
+Becky ---
11 Reginald Peters d: Aft. June 2004
+Marjorie ---
11 Cindy Peters d: Aft. June 2004
+Timothy Baker
11 Timothy Peters d: Aft. June 2004
+Lafalla ---
Notes for Leon Joseph Peters:
Census
- 1940 Glens Falls, Warren, New York: J. Henry Peters 48 carpenter/construction work, wife Grace 37, H. Ralph 16, J. Leon 15, Thresa 13, Justine 8, L. Joyce 7.
- 1950 Glens Falls, Warren, NY: Leon J. Peters 25 carpenter/duplex construction, wife Mary M. 24, Terry L. 11 months.
MISC: The Post Star, Glens Falls, Thursday, 19 April 1945: (photo of Ralph) Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Peters, 21 Spring Street, have received a card from their son, Pfc. Ralph H. Peters, who was reported missing in action Jan. 20, that he is in a German prison camp and in good health. The card was written in French, but was signed by Pfc. Peters. Pfc. Peters was inducted Jan. 9, 1943, and trained at Camp Butner, N.C., Camp Pickett, Va., and Fort George G. Meade, Md. He went overseas in May, 1943. He was wounded in action in France on Nov. 17, 1944. His brother, Pfc. Leon J. Peters, is serving with the Fifth Army in Italy.
Obituary: The Post Star (Glens Falls, NY), Thursday, 21 August 2003: (photo) Glens Falls - Leon Joseph Peters, 78, passed away on Monday, Aug. 18, 2003, at Hallmark Nursing Center, Queensbury. Born on April 7, 1925, in Hawley, Pa., he was the son of the late Henry J. and Grace (McGuffin) Peters. Leon was a decorated Army veteran of World War II, having served in the North-African Theatre. He was a well-known and respected carpenter who worked out of local 229 until he retired in 1990. Leon was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed rooting for his grandchildren on their various teams. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Reginald H. Peters and Ralph H. Peters; and his sister, Theresa Davis. Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Mary (Mingo) Peters of Glens Falls; four children, Terry Peters and his wife, Becky of South Glens Falls, Reginald Peters and his wife Marjorie of Fort Edward, Cindy Baker and her husband, Timothy of Glens Falls, Timothy Peters and his wife, Lafalla of Queensbury; two sisters, Justine Weller of Glens Falls, and Joyce Norminton of Queensbury; six grandchildren, Matthew Peters of Chestertown, Crystal Peters of South Glens Falls, Derek Peters of Hudson Falls, Brianna Peters of Queensbury, Adam and Nathan Baker of Glens Falls; three step-grandchildren, Chris Isaac of Queensbury, Daniel Isaac of Whitter, Calif., and David Briseno of Beverly Hills, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22, 2003, at St. Alphonsus Church on Broad Street, in Glens Falls. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Family and friends may call from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003 at Singleton-Healy Funeral Home, Queensbury.
Tombstone Inscripyion, St. Alphonsus Cemetery, Queensbury, NY: PETERS / Leon J. / 1925 - 2003 / Mary A. / 1925 - 2004 / May 23, 1948 / Serenity
Notes for Mary Ann Mingo:
Obituary: The Post Star (Glens Falls, NY), Thursday, 24 June 2004: (photo) Glens Falls - Mary Ann (Mingo) Peters, 79, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at The Orchard Nursing Center in Granville. Born on May 24, 1925, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mae Mingo. Mary served her growing family for many years, then as a sitter, she served the elderly and disabled at Glens Falls Hospital until the early '80s. Her grandchildren were a source of joy for Mary as they performed both on the ball field and off. Mary also enjoyed a night out at bingo or a baseball game at East Field. Besides her parents, Mary was predeceased by her loving husband, Leon; her brothers, Alton, Bernard, Clyde, Joseph, and Richard; her sisters, Gertrude, Leota, and her twin sister, Marion. Survivors include her brother, Louis Mingo of Ballston Spa; four children, Terry Peters and his wife, Becky, of South Glens Falls, Reginald Peters and his wife, Marjorie, of Fort Edward, Cindy Baker and her husband, Timothy, of Glens Falls, and Timothy Peters and his wife, Lafalla, of Queensbury; six grandchildren, Matthew Peters of Chestertown, Crystal Peters of South Glens Falls, Derek Peters of Hudson Falls, Brianna Peters of Queensbury, Adam Baker and Nathan Baker of Glens Falls; and three step-grandchildren, Chris Isaac of Queensbury, Daniel Isaac of Whittier, Calif., and David Briseno of Beverly Hills, Calif. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, June 25, at St. Alphonsus Church, Glens Falls. Family and friends are invited to visit from 5 to 9 p.m. today, June 24, at Singleton-Healy Funeral Home, Queensbury. Memorial donations may be made in Mary's honor to Glens Falls Hospital, Glens Falls, NY.
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Last updated: 29 October 2025.