02/04/2026
CORINTH- John D. Darrah, 86, of Fuller Road, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Saratoga Hospital following a brief illness.
Born on July 11, 1939 in the town of Black Brook in Ausable Forks, he was the son of the late Asa Sr. and Marion (Seguin) Darrah.
John attend school in Ausable. He also served in the Civil Air Patrol.
He married Linda Farrenkopf on December 24, 1965 and the couple resided for many years in Corinth.
John was first employed at J & J Rogers Company paper mill in Ausable Forks and then was employed for many years at General Electric in Schenectady in the Foundry Department until his retirement.
He loved watching westerns on TV and visiting with friends and family, but mostly he enjoyed his time together with all of his family.
Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by four siblings and his father-in-law, Michael Farrenkopf.
Survivors besides his loving wife of 60 years, Linda Darrah of Corinth include four children, Kelly Darrah of Mechanicville, Michael Darrah (Tonya) of Ausable Forks, Jamie Darrah of Schuylerville, Amy Darrah of Lake George; nine grandchildren, Austin Kelly of Colonie, Kasandra Kelly of Mechanicville, Christine Darrah (Daelyn Bentley-Gottel) of Troy, Nathaniel Darrah of Ausable Forks, Hope Darrah of Schuylerville, Ashley Darrah of Brooklyn, Allen Darrah of Saratoga Springs, Jacob Blake (Cheyenne Gebo) of Lake Luzerne, and Makayla Darrah of Lake Luzerne; three great-grandchildren, Ryland, Harper and Odin; one sister; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
At John’s request, arrangements are private and at the convenience of the family.
The family wishes to thank the staff at the ICU and the ER at Saratoga Hospital for their kindness and compassionate care and also the Town of Corinth EMS for their kindness and professionalism shown to the family. Also, a special thanks to our friends and family for their prayers and kind words of support.
The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, donations in John’s name be made to the Town of Corinth EMS, 600 Palmer Ave., Corinth, NY 12822.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Densmore Funeral Home, Inc., 7 Sherman Ave., Corinth.