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Phyllis Pulsifer
Jan 20, 2026
Phyllis Rose Pulsifer, 76, passed away peacefully after a long illness on January 20, 2026. She was born on May 19, 1949, in Elizabethtown to Hector Bashaw and Alice Mercury. Phyllis was an adventurous soul living in several of the towns of the Adirondacks but came back to settle in her hometown of Lewis. Though she had several occupations over...
Meaghan Slater
Jan 16, 2026
Meaghan Slater, age 34, passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 16, 2026. Born in Plattsburgh, New York, on July 26, 1991, she was the cherished daughter of Larry Fresn and Cindy Morrison.
Meaghan's life was filled with creativity, joy, and deep love for her family. She had a passion for diamond art, spending countless hours crafting beautiful designs that...
Margaret Tracy
Jan 11, 2026
Shelly Tracy, age 72, of Lake Clear, NY, passed away on January 11, 2026, from a rapidly progressive neurodegenerative disease. She was attended by her husband Kevin Hepfer.
Shelly was born on May 7, 1953, in Cortland New York, the daughter of Anna White Tracy and Alfred David Tracy.
Shelly attended McGraw High School and graduated in 1971; she later went on to...
Mark Finnell, Sr.
Jan 9, 2026
Mark Finnell, Sr., age 74, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 9, 2026. He was born on May 5, 1951, in Plattsburgh to Dennis Finnell and Lucy Maurice.
From a young age, Mark discovered a love for bowling, spending countless hours at the lanes perfecting his game and enjoying spending time with his friends and family. His enthusiasm for...
James Blanchard
Jan 5, 2026
James Thomas Blanchard, (Big Jim) 56, passed away on January 5, 2026, in Port Henry, New York. He was born in 1969 in Ticonderoga, New York, and spent most of his life rooted in Ticonderoga and Newburgh, places that shaped him and that he left his mark on as well.
James was a contractor, construction worker, mechanic, and lifelong doer...
John Yopp
Jan 1, 2026
John Michael Yopp, age 83, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026. Born on January 11, 1942, in Plattsburgh, John lived a full and meaningful life, leaving behind cherished memories for his family and friends.Burial will take place in the spring at St. Augustine's Cemetery in Peru.Services were entrusted to Heidrick Funeral Home, 48 Court St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901.
Margaret Place
Dec 23, 2025
Margaret Ann "Margie" Place passed away on December 23, 2025. She is survived by her loving sisters, Barbara (Davis) and Tina Place; her brother‑in‑law, Lou; and her two cherished nephews, Bobby and Lucas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ann Marie Place.
Margie was dearly loved by her family and friends, including all those at Mountain Lakes...
JoAnn Gardner
Dec 16, 2025
JoAnn Gardner passed away peacefully at the Jewish Home on December 16, at the age of 90. She was predeceased by her husband John, her son Jesse, and her brother Bob. She is survived by her children- Seth, Nell and Curdie, by nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.
She was an amazing woman, intelligent, hardworking, brave and capable. The author...
Madeline Rathbun
Dec 10, 2025
Madeline Jeannette Rathbun, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on December 10, 2025. She was born on January 1, 1958, in Plattsburgh, New York to Robert and Marjorie Bowen. Madeline's life was a testament to love, kindness, importance to family, and God.
Madeline grew up in Whallonsburg, New York and from a...
Shirley LaMere
Nov 30, 2025
Shirley A. LaMere, a woman defined by her unwavering faith and gentle spirit, was called home to be with the Lord on November 30, 2025, at the age of 87. She passed away peacefully with family by her side. She was born on August 17, 1938, to Frank and Mabel Stone.
She married the love of her life, Thomas LaMere, who...
Todd Christenson
Nov 27, 2025
Todd Christenson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on November 27, 2025, in Morrisonville, NY, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born April 7, 1956, in St. Paul, MN to the late Lee and Ruth Christenson.
Todd was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Julie; and his son, Matthew. He...
Patsy Myers
Nov 22, 2025
Patsy Myers, age 97, Elizabethtown NY, passed away on November 22, 2025 at the Essex Center in Elizabethtown.
Patsy Myers, daughter of Emma and Frank Burton, was born October 1, 1928. She lived most of her growing up years in Academy, South Dakota. She graduated from Platte High School in 1946. She graduated from Yankton College and earned degrees in Fine...
Peggy Garrow
Nov 6, 2025
Peggy Garrow, of Plattsburgh, passed away on Novemver 6, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on April 18, 1947 in Plattsburgh, NY to Aaron Garrow and Calla Scribner-Garrow. Peggy grew up with an independent spirit and a desire to help others that shaped her life. She was interested in gardening and had a love of animals.
Peggy dedicated many years...
Kevin Lawson
Nov 6, 2025
Kevin Samual Lawson, age 71, passed away on November 6,2025 at Elizabethtown Community Hospital.Kevin was born on August 28,1954 in Newburgh, NY to George William Lawson and Ida May Jollie. He grew up in New Paltz, NY where he graduated from New Paltz High School. After high school he went to NY Restaurant School in Manhattan.He married Janice Koenig and...
Noel Merrihew, III
Nov 2, 2025
Noel Henry Merrihew, III passed away Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Noel was born in Elizabethtown on December 7, 1953 to Dr. Noel H. Merrihew, Jr. and Doris Hicks Merrihew. He was the third of their four children. He grew up on River Street and had many entertaining stories of his childhood adventures with his siblings and...
Lewis Motasky
Nov 2, 2025
Elizabethtown, NY: On Sunday, November 2025, Lewis J. Motasky, 78, passed away peacefully in his home with his daughters by his side. Lou was surrounded by family and friends most of the day and when it was done, he left us to live forever with Our Father in His home.
Lou was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He attended Saint Ambrose School,...
Donald Slyman
Oct 28, 2025
Donald Slyman, of Plattsburgh, passed away on October 28, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on May 7, 1953, in Malone, NY to Earl Slyman and Beverly Goodrich, Donald grew up with an adventurous spirit and a love for the outdoors that shaped his life.
In his younger years, he was known as an avid fisherman, spending countless hours...
Katherine Heuser
Oct 26, 2025
Katherine Lillian Heuser of Au Sable Forks N.Y. passed away on October 26, 2025 at the age of 79. Born on November 1, 1945 in Elizabeth N.J. Katherine was the cherished daughter of George Heuser Sr. and Mary Zeyock. Katherine grew up in Roselle N.J. and was pre-deceased by her brother George Heuser Jr. in August of 2025.
Katherine graduated from...
Sherwood Hart, Sr.
Oct 25, 2025
Sherwood Roger Hart, Sr., passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on August 26, 1939 to Arthur Hart and Grace Miller in Keeseville, New York, Sherwood dedicated his life to his family, community, and his work at SUNY Plattsburgh, where he served for 27 years, notably as the Supervisor of Grounds. Sherwood was a...
Gary Hayes
Oct 18, 2025
Gary Richard Hayes, aged 72, of Westport, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025. Born November 7, 1952, in Malone, New York, Gary was the beloved son of Richard and Ruby Hayes.
Gary dedicated more than fifty years of his life to the Wadhams-Westport Fire Department, serving his community faithfully as both a firefighter and a member of the fire...
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