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Rosemary Juneau
Jul 26, 2025
Rosemary Juneau, 74, of Rouses Point, NY, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, in Massena. She was born on June 8, 1951, in Plattsburgh, NY to the late Clarence Parsons and Bertha Gillett.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert in 2022.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements were entrusted to...
Randy Curran
Jul 20, 2025
Randy J. Curran, 58, passed away at home on July 20, 2025. Born on October 16, 1966, Randy lived a life filled with passion for nature, especially through fishing, hunting, and camping.
He held a special place in his heart for his beloved San Francisco 49ers, sharing joy and excitement through their victories and challengesHe is survived by his cousin,...
Peter Reed
Jul 17, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Reed on July 17, 2025, at the University of Vt. Medical Center ICU. Peter was a lifetime native of Keene, NY, born on March 2, 1944, to the parents of Howard and Erma Reed. He lived his entire life on East Hill (now known as Hurricane Road). He...
Jared Wilson
Jul 16, 2025
Jared Wilson passed away July 16th, 2025, joining his late mother, father, and stepbrother in heaven. Jared was a kind soul with a keen sense of humor and a boyish grin. He wrote poetry and loved animals. While he was born and raised in New Jersey, he enjoyed discovering new cities and spent time in Long Beach, NY, Louisville, KY,...
Raymond Shackett
Jul 9, 2025
Raymond Stephen Shackett (85), a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, at UVM Medical Center in Burlington, VT. Born on January 5, 1940, in Keene to Stephen Shackett and Greta McGuiness, Ray was a lifelong resident of his cherished hometown of Keene.Ray was a proud veteran who served in the United States Army and...
Ramona Cross
Jul 9, 2025
Ramona Jane Cross passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on May 3, 1929, in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, to Zenobian Koontz and Virginia Dula, she spent her life nurturing those around her with love and kindness.Ramona dedicated her life to creating a warm and welcoming environment for her family. Her greatest joys were...
Julia LaPier
Jul 7, 2025
Julia Helen LaPier, beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 7, 2025. She was a woman whose warmth and kindness touched every life she encountered.
Julia lived a full and joyful life, devoted to her family and the simple pleasures that brought people together. She had a lifelong passion for baking,...
Judith Cross
Jul 2, 2025
Judith A. Cross, 84, passed on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. She was born on July 7, 1940.
She is survived by her children: Steve (Lynne) Moon, Heather (James) Beaton, and Danielle (Troy) Moon; and her grandchildren: Aubrey Moon, Robert Beaton, and Hayley Moon Wood.
As well as her bonus family: Jane, Joyce, Janet and Jackie (Cross); Kathy (Beanie) Cross, and...
James Woughter
Jun 13, 2025
James R. Woughter "Jim" of Keene Valley, NY, formerly of Elmira Heights, NY, Rochester, NY, and Almond, NY, died on Friday, June 13, 2025, in Elizabethtown, NY.
He is survived by his son, Paul (Lisa) Woughter of Andover, NY and granddaughters Jessica and Samantha; his son John Woughter (Pamela Assid) of Colorado Springs, CO and grandsons Ori (Brooke) and Aidan; his...
Richard Atwell
Jun 12, 2025
Richard (Rick) Alan Atwell, a beloved member of the Westport community, left us peacefully on June 12, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on January 25, 1951, to Ralph Atwell, Jr. and Margaret Merrow, in Elizabethtown, NY.Rick spent many years working at International Paper before enjoying a well-deserved retirement. He was proud of his hometown and had a great...
Mary Shackett
Jun 6, 2025
Mary Etta Shackett, 82, passed away on June 6, 2025 in Elizabethtown, NY. Born on May 27, 1943, in Keene Valley, NY, to Clark Defendorf and Virginia Macey. She lived a life of warmth, compassion, and dedication, embodying the spirit of her community.Mary devoted over 25 years to the Adirondack Medical Center/Mountain Health Center working in medical records/reception. Her meticulous...
Bernard Duso, Sr.
Jun 4, 2025
Bernard Harold Duso, Sr., of Elizabethtown, passed away on June 4, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on March 5, 1947, in Saranac Lake, NY, to Harold Duso and Erika Ransom. Bernard spent his life dedicated to his family, community, and his work as a heavy equipment operator for the Town of Elizabethtown.
Bernard shared a beautiful 58-year marriage with...
Arthur Donaldson
May 28, 2025
Arthur L. Donaldson, 100, of Westport, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on May 28, 2025.
He was born in Harrietstown, NY on Jan 12, 1925 to Harold Donaldson and Lucy (Trevellyan) Lawson.
He fell in love and married Ruth (Merrow) Donaldson April 6, 1944 in Westport, NY and together raised four children and helped raising numerous...
Steven Scaife
May 25, 2025
Steven L. Scaife, age 56, of Keene, NY passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at home. He was born in Blossburg, Pennsylvania, the son of James and Vietta (Erway) Scaife.
Steven was a carpenter by trade and a licensed taxidermist. Steve had a love for the outdoors, he enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting. Some of his favorite hobbies were making...
Ralph Hathaway
May 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ralph Addison Hathaway, a cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and devoted friend. Ralph, age 89, peacefully departed from this world on May 19, 2025, in his beloved hometown of Elizabethtown, NY, where he was born on June 6, 1935, to Gordon Hathaway and Lillian Guyette Hathaway.
Ralph was...
John Romano
May 19, 2025
John C. Romano, age 77, of Plattsburgh, NY passed away on May 19, 2025. John was born in Potsdam, NY on May 27, 1947, the son of Clayton "Ted" and Claire (Besaw) Romano, who both predeceased him.
John graduated from Canton High School, Canton ATC, and Potsdam University where he was a member of the Prometheus Fraternity.
He worked at various jobs...
Anna Lou Harney
May 10, 2025
Anna Lou Harney, 101, the beloved matriarch of the Harney family passed away on May 10, 2025 in Westport, New York where she was living with her daughter Alana Forcier. Born on October 21, 1923, in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, she was the third child of Percival Franklin Taylor of Ontario, Canada and Arleen Evadne Bagby of Vanceburg, Kentucky. Anna Lou's...
Edith O'Connell
May 6, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edith Ann O'Connell, who departed this life peacefully on May 6, 2025, at the age of 97. Born on June 15, 1927 to Joseph Trombly and Eva Frederick, in the very house her father built in Plattsburgh, NY, Edith was the youngest of eight children.
Edith met her...
Jessica Mendola
May 5, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the memorial services for Jessica Marie Mendola, who passed away on May 5, 2025. Jessica was born on September 8, 1994, in White Plains, NY.
Friends and family are invited to join us in honoring Jessica's memory at the United Church of Christ, 7580 Court St., Elizabethtown, NY. The visitation will take place...
Beverly Moran
Apr 29, 2025
Beverly Ellen Pierce Moran of Reber Road in Willsboro, New York joined all the angels in Heaven, surrounded by her loving family, on April 29, 2025, at the age of 86.
Born May 26, 1938 in Essex, New York to Floyd and Adelaide (Hathaway) Pierce - she was the 5th of their 13 children.
Beverly graduated from Willsboro Central School. While at...