Helen Krugman and her son Robert Krugman died Thursday, August 28, as a result of an accident.

Robert was born June 12, 1948 in Watervliet. After graduating from Watervliet High School he began working alongside his father at Gast Manufacturing where he worked for nearly fifty years, interrupted only by proudly serving his country In the Army from 1968 to 1974. Outside of work Robert enjoyed reading and working on the family farm.

Helen and Robert are survived by: a daughter/sister Lauren (Wayne) Hutson of Watervliet; three grandchildren/nieces and nephews Amanda (Armando) Salazar, Joel (Kelda) Hutson, No ë l (Christopher) Lowry; and 10 great grandchildren/grand nieces and nephews Helen, David , Sarah, Christopher, Josephine, Reid, Charlotte, Benjamin, Henry, and Moira.

They are preceded in death by their loving husband/father Robert H. Krugman.

Helen and Robert have been cremated and the family will hold a private service later with Rev. Wayne Hutson officiating. Hutchins Funeral Home in Watervliet is assisting the family with arrangements. You may leave a memory of Helen or Robert for the family at hutchinsfuneral.com