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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...
John Pedro
Apr 25, 2025
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of John William Pedro on April 25, 2025, at the age of 75. A lifelong resident of Willsboro, New York, John was born on December 15, 1949, to John J. and Margaret Pedro. He graduated from Willsboro Central School in 1969 and dedicated over 45 years of his life to his craft...
William Podmore
Apr 21, 2025
William Podmore passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 82. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Winifred Podmore; his brother, Chester Podmore (Jean); his sister, Hope Crowningshield (Sheridan); and his nephew, Aaron.
He is survived by his beloved companion, Polly Joy, and his lifelong friend and mother of his children, Jane Simpson. His children are Richard...
Sue Croney
Apr 8, 2025
Sue Ann (Vanderbogart) Croney, 62, formerly of Ellenburg Center, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at UVM Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont where she had been a patient since March 20, 2025. Sue was born on May 25, 1962, the fourth daughter of Floyd and Mildred Vanderbogart in Plattsburgh, NY.
She is survived by her son, Tyler Croney of...
Joseph Robinson
Apr 3, 2025
The family of Joseph P. Robinson regrets sharing the news of Joe's passing on April 3, 2025.
Joe was born on December 18, 1954, in Providence, Rhode Island. Early on Joe displayed amazing talent as an Artist. As a young adult he graduated from The Worcester Museum College of Art.
After decades in Saratoga Springs, NY creating designs for apparel, Joe then...
Bonnie Bond
Apr 3, 2025
Miss Bonnie "Tootsie" Bond, 67, of West Chazy, passed away on April 3rd, 2025, at the CVPH SNF in the early morning with her sister, Kathy Bushey, by her side.
Bonnie was born in Plattsburgh on November 9th, 1957 to the late Lawrence & Joan LaPierre.
Bonnie worked at the Chazy Orchard for several years. She was a sweet...
Luvie Tuller
Apr 1, 2025
Essex, NY - Luvie Ann (Fowler) Tuller, beloved mother, grandmother, and teacher, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025, at Elizabethtown Community Hospital after a brief illness. She was 86 years old.
Luvie was born on April 1, 1939, in Lyme, New Hampshire, to the late David Gilman Fowler Sr. and Olive Leonie (Greenwood) Fowler. She spent her early years in...
Ted Cornell
Mar 30, 2025
Ted Cornell, Off-Broadway Theater Director Turned Adirondack Civic Leader & Artist, Dies at 80.
He brought skills and sensibilities honed at New York City's Public Theater to the Adirondacks, transforming small town life, and brought Method Acting to Art
Ted Cornell, an early associate of Joseph Papp at the New York Shakespeare Festival, died on March 30th, 2025 at Elderwood, in Ticonderoga,...
Raymond Hathaway
Mar 27, 2025
If you ever heard someone holler across a gym, "Hey Hairbag!" there was a 100% chance it was Ray, grinning like a kid who knew exactly what he was doing. (Just ask James Monty.) His nicknames stuck, his timing was impeccable, and his teasing-though relentless-was always rooted in affection.
Born on Independence Day in Elizabethtown, NY, Ray made sure everyone knew...
Daniel Worden
Mar 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel John Worden, who left us peacefully on March 27, 2025, at the age of 68. He was born on June 1, 1956, in Middletown, NY.
Arrangements were entrusted to Heidrick Funeral Home, PO Box 188, 7521 Court St., Elizabethtown, NY 12932.
Willard Kohen
Mar 24, 2025
Willard "Jay" Kohen of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025 with his loving family by his side.
Jay was born on December 31, 1937 in Amityville (Long Island), NY to Willard and Mildred (Austin) Kohen. He was raised in Baldwin and after graduating high school, received his Bachelor's Degree at SUNY Albany (1951) and Master's Degree from...