Gansevoort, NY - Family and friends of Charis M. (LeBuis) Cummings, age 68, were saddened by her loss Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, following a brief yet courageous battle with cancer. Her husband Dennis and other family members were at her side. Charis resided and grew up in Berne, NY, before settling in Middleburg for several years where she raised her two sons. "The countless hours of piano music coming from the living room, her students coming every afternoon so that they could learn her craftI can just imagine what heaven sounds like right now, two sisters filling it with thunderous music as they again join each other with a piano-organ duet" shared her son Dean. This very well describes Charis' passion for music and her desire to share it with others. While living in Middleburg she began her interest in accounting and pursued this profession at Middleburg Central School, Bolton Central School and WSWHE BOCES in Hudson Falls from where she retired. No matter where she placed her roots, Charis had a life-long affection for the "Hilltowns" and the Schoharie Valley. In addition to her husband Dennis and sons Dean (Karen) Haskin of Warnerville and Ross (Kesha) Haskin of Breakabean, Charis is survived by grandchildren Kayla, Zachary and Ryan Haskin; her dear aunt Margaret Filkins of Westerlo, NY and brothers Robert (Roberta) LeBuis of Barneveld, NY, Donald (Donna) LeBuis of Mokena, IL and Dennis (Debbie) LeBuis of Conway, SC. and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Charis is predeceased by sisters Janice Bassler, Diane Chamberlain and Marlene Boomhower; her parents Leo and Doris LeBuis, an uncle, Clyde Filkins and her grandmother Nettie Filkins. Relatives and friends may call from 11am to 2pm Monday (Jan. 19, 2015) at the William Burke & Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway Saratoga Springs, followed by services at 2pm. A gathering of friends will follow the services and private interment will be at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.