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Shirley Donaldson
Dec 10, 2021
Shirley Donaldson, 76, of Westport, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday December 10, 2021, at Elizabethtown Community Hospital, after a short battle with cancer. Shirley was born at Hubbard Hall in Elizabethtown, NY, on Sept. 14, 1945, the daughter of Arthur and Ruth (Merrow) Donaldson, Sr. She spent the majority of her life in Westport, where she graduated from Westport...
Vera Collins
Dec 5, 2021
“Vera” Collins, 84, a lifelong resident of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2021, after a brief battle with cancer at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Elizabethtown, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Kurt and Bertha Blessman, April 17,1937, in White Plains, New York. Vera graduated from Elizabethtown Lewis Central School...
Janet M. Perry
Nov 28, 2021
Janet M. Perry of Chazy, NY passed away Sunday November 28, 2021 at the University of Vermont Health Network CVPH with her loving husband, Steven Perry, and her soul sister, Lynne Khan by her side. She was 64 years young, taken too soon due to complications from breast cancer. Janet was born on October 21, 1957 in Cambridge, MA to...
Rev. Michael George Sowan
Nov 19, 2021
The Rev. Michael George Sowan passed away Friday, November 19, 2021 at Elizabethtown Community Hospital in Elizabethtown, NY. He experienced declining health over the past several years. Father Sowan was born in Potsdam, NY on July 22, 1939 to George and Rose (Blanchard) Swan. He graduated from Potsdam High School and Hobart College. After teaching school for one year he...
L. Andrew "Andy" MacRae
Nov 18, 2021
L. Andrew (Andy) MacRae, of Plattsburgh, NY, 74, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Albany Medical Center. The family is deeply saddened by his sudden death. He was born during a blizzard in Montreal, Canada, attended Bedford High School in the Eastern Townships of Québec and lived in Plattsburgh since 1965 in pursuit of the American Dream and...
Glenn A. Estus
Nov 17, 2021
Glenn A. Estus of Westport NY passed on to his eternal home on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington, Vt. He was predeceased by his parents Homer and Joyce Keith Estus and a brother Larry Estus. Glenn left behind his brother Bruce Estus of Westport his Aunt Aileen Estus Donnan and first cousins Barb Prime,...
Anne Gloria Frieary
Nov 13, 2021
Anne Gloria Frieary, 87, of Keene Valley, NY passed away on November 13, 2021 at Elderwood of Uihlein of Lake Placid, after a four-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Anne was born on June 2, 1934 to Alexander and Rae Siciliano in Manhattan. She graduated from A.B. Davis High School in Mount Vernon, NY. Anne was a fixture in Keene Valley,...
Vietta M. Scaife
Nov 13, 2021
Vietta M. Scaife, 77, of Keene, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the Saranac Lake Hospital. She was born on November 5, 1944 in Blossburg, PA the daughter of Lyle and Callie (Ingalls) Erway. Vietta was employed as a head cook at the Keene Valley Neighborhood House for 35 years until she retired. She also worked at the Barkeater...
Bernard E. Perry Jr.
Nov 12, 2021
Bernard E Perry Jr., 66 of RT 11, LaFayette, NY passed away November 12, 2021, at the Syracuse VA Medical Center. He was born in Plattsburgh on July 22, 1955 to the late Bernard E Perry Sr and the late Alice (King) Perry. Bernie attended Chazy Central Rural School. He had a love for soccer and played for the Chazy...
Gaynelle Gay Gutierrez
Nov 11, 2021
Gaynelle “Gay” Gutierrez, 93, of Westport passed away Thursday November 11, 2021 at Champlain Valley Senior Living in Willsboro. She was born in Oklahoma City, OK on January 20, 1928 daughter of the late William and Emma (Jones) Minnix. Gay is survived by her son Steven Fleury and his wife Diane LaMountain of Westport, one daughter Marie Libby and her...
Michael A. Waters
Nov 11, 2021
Michael A. Waters, of Mineville; Lakeland, FL; and Peekskill, passed away at CVPH Plattsburgh on November 11, 2021. Born in Peekskil, February 9, 1956, he was the son of the late Alexander and Joan (Anzovino) Waters. Michael along with his wife Dawn (Chase) of 42 years raised three beautiful children, Christina (Corey Steigleman), Michael J. (Cheryl Sears) and Joanna N....
Arthur Leonard Person
Nov 10, 2021
Arthur Leonard Person, 70, of Essex, New York, entered into Eternal Life on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center. He was born on December 18, 1950 in St. Albans, New York, the son of the late William Edwin and Stella Marie (Appel) Person. Art is survived by his wife, Gladys (nee Ericksen-Passaro), daughter, Carrie Person-Kutch...
Donald G. Julian
Nov 3, 2021
Donald G. Julian, 73, of Cumberland Head passed away Wednesday November 3, 2021 at UVM Health Network CVPH in Plattsburgh. He was born in Bradford, PA., September 16, 1948 son of the late Dominic and Stella (Cottillion) Julian. Donald worked for the D.O.C., retiring in 2007 from Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine...
Raymond E. Doty
Nov 1, 2021
Raymond E. Doty, 87, of Mason Street, passed away Monday November 1, 2021 at his home. He was born in Plattsburgh on September 3, 1934 son of the late Clifford and Ella (Clukey) Doty. Raymond worked for the Foundry in Plattsburgh for several years and retired from the Peru Central School. Raymond is survived by five sisters; Doris and her...
Keira Jabaut Smith
Nov 1, 2021
Keira Smith (Jabaut), a bubbly and bright dancer of Langlois school of dance and life long resident of Plattsburgh NY, died unexpectedly in her home in the early morning of November 1st, 2021 from compilations to her life long battle of Cystic Fibrosis. She was born on December 30th, 1988 to Wayne and Kimberly Jabaut. She was a light that...
Charles "Gene" Peltier
Oct 26, 2021
Charles (Gene) Peltier died peacefully at his home on October 26, 2021. He was born October 31, 1938 to Isadore and Hazel. He served in the United States Air Force for 4 years during peace time. His life trade was a carpenter which he enjoyed for 62 years before he retired. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife...
Donna L. (Sawyer) Cooper
Oct 23, 2021
Donna Cooper(Sawyer) 70 of Elizabethtown NY passed away Saturday October 23,2021 at Elizabethtown Hospital. She was born to Robert and Marie(Stoffel)Sawyer of Saranac Lake NY on January 17,1951. She graduated from Franklin Academy June 1969,she went on with her life with some special gifts,she enjoyed baking,signing in church choirs, she was a deacon for a time,taking walks,always had her door...
Carl "Max" Kortepeter
Oct 8, 2021
Carl "Max" Kortepeter passed away on October 8, 2021, at the Restoracy care home, Whitestown, Indiana, from congestive heart failure. Professor Kortepeter spent three decades at New York University teaching about the Middle East, ultimately retiring as an Emeritus Professor. At different times, he maintained homes in Belle Mead, NJ, New Russia, NY, and Canada. A true "Renaissance man," Max...
Bruce James Patnode
Oct 6, 2021
Bruce James Patnode, 85, of willsboro passed away Wednesday October 6, 2021 at CVPH. He was born to Elmer and Leda (Marcoux) Patnode of Willsboro on June 14, 1936. After graduating from Willsboro Central, Bruce enlisted in the Army (1954-1956) where he was stationed in France. Bruce enjoined his deployment by exploring European cities. After his service was over, Bruce...
Jean Kerrigan
Oct 5, 2021
Jean Kerrigan died peacefully on October 5, 2021. In her last days and weeks, Jean was cared for by her friends and family, especially her sister-in-law, Claire, and her niece, Meg. The staff of the Champlain Valley Senior Community in Willsboro and High Peaks Hospice provided wonderful care and comfort in her last days. Jean was born in East Orange...




