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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...
Betty Light
Oct 17, 2025
Betty Jane Light, born in Queens, NY and raised in Chappaqua until 1961, she moved to Elizabethtown (God's Country) to present. Married to Kempton, she had five children; five grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She worked for Independent Cement Company, a Canadian company with offices in Elizabethtown. She served as a Girl Scout leader for twelve years and assisted...
Carol Bechta
Oct 15, 2025
Carol Marie Bechta, of Essex, NY, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at the age of 83.
Born on October 4, 1942, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, Carol was the cherished daughter of John DesFosses and Claire Remillard. She grew up surrounded by the love of her family and the beauty of New England, forming the kind and generous spirit that defined...
William Evans
Oct 14, 2025
William B. Evans of Jay died suddenly on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. Born in Albany on May 28, 1947, Bill graduated from The Hotchkiss School in 1965. He graduated from Yale University with a bachelor's in political science in 1969, where he won the Winthrop Smith Award in lacrosse and was an All-American in football. He studied art at the...
Mary "Maureen" Walker
Oct 14, 2025
Mary M. "Maureen" Walker of Plattsburgh, NY died on October 14, 2025.
Maureen was born in County Kerry, Ireland on July 20, 1933, the daughter of the late Mary and John Riordan
She is survived by her loving daughter Hazel Dwyer and her son-in-law David Dwyer; granddaughter Jennifer Dwyer, grandson James Dwyer; great-granddaughter Maya Dwyer; her sister Rosemary Williams and brother-in-law John...
Walter Booth
Oct 13, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Walter William George Booth, 77, who peacefully departed this life on Monday, October 13, 2025, at home with his son and daughter by his side. He was born on October 15, 1947, in Boston, MA to William and Stephanie Booth.
He attended Sacred Heart School for Boys in Boston until...
Bonnie MacDougal
Oct 10, 2025
Bonnie Louise MacDougal, 76, passed away October 10, 2025, after a brief but fierce battle with cancer.
Bonnie was born August 12, 1949, in Elizabethtown, NY, the third child of Phebe Morse and Orren MacDougal. Bonnie attended Westport High School. Bonnie lived her life with free will and the brightest of light. She spent her whole career in the hospitality...
Gail LaPier
Sep 30, 2025
On September 30, 2025, you left as a whisper into the cold morning air with family at your side. Leaving behind 93 years of life and memories.
Born Galeska "Gail" Emma Terpstra, on March 15, 1932, in Gaastmeer, Friesland, Netherlands to Martin and Susie (Eckhof) Terpstra. Falling in line as the second oldest of 4 children; Charlie, John, and Ann. In...
Michael Burl
Sep 22, 2025
Michael Burl, 54, passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on August 29, 1971, in Plattsburgh, the cherished son of Louis Burl, Jr. and Anna Yow.
Michael loved casting a line into quiet waters, playing with his dogs, and spending cherished weekends camping at the Squares. These moments brought...
Brian Trumbull
Sep 20, 2025
Brian Trumbull, 64, born on March 9, 1961, to Robert Trumbull and Esther Ryan, in Keene Valley, NY, left us peacefully on September 20, 2025, after his courageous battle with leukemia at UVM Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont.
Brian spent 25 years of his life as a Corrections Officer for the New York State Department of Corrections, from 1982 to 2007....
Kathleen Hutchins
Sep 20, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a beautiful, smiling soul. Our mother, mimi, love, wife, daughter, sister and friend.
Kathleen Marie (Parks) Hutchins, age 76 passed away peacefully on September 20th, 2025 with some of her loving family by her side. She travelled a long journey in recent years with Alzheimer's Disease. Throughout the journey...
Ruthann Lee
Sep 12, 2025
Ruthann Fundis Lee, beloved mother, sister, Nana, Gigi, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, just shy of her 81st birthday.She was born on September 24, 1944, in Binghamton, New York, and moved with her family to Plainfield, New Jersey, at an early age. She attended Hubbard Middle School and Plainfield High School before relocating to Ballston Lake...
Rosemary Gaulin
Sep 3, 2025
Rosemary Gaulin, of Plattsburgh, passed away on September 3, 2025 at the age of 86.
She was born October 14, 1938, in Watford, England and moved to the United States as a teenager.
Rosemary was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Stanley Coomber and Elsie Figg; her devoted husband, Ernest Gaulin; her cherished sons, William Gaulin and Michael Gaulin; and her...
Carl McCray
Aug 27, 2025
Carl Robert McCray, passed away on August 27, 2025, at the age of 72 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. Born on February 10, 1953, in Elizabethtown, New York to Henry McCray and Mildred Haven, Carl spent his life in Willsboro, surrounded by the beauty of the Adirondacks that he cherished so deeply.Carl was a dedicated mechanic...
Scott Decker, Jr.
Aug 23, 2025
Scott R. Decker, Jr., 70 , was born February 4, 1955 in Elizabethtown, New York. The son of Scott R. Decker, Sr. and Theresa Vaughan, he was the second born of their six children.
Scott attended school in Elizabethtown until the age of seventeen when he left to pursue employment with his Aunt Maryann and Uncle Dave in LaGrange, Indiana. He...
Jennifer Baker
Aug 21, 2025
Jennifer Leigh Baker, beloved mother, artist, and educator, passed peacefully from this life on August 21, 2025, at the Champlain Valley Senior Community, at the age of 73, following a four-year decline from Alzheimer's.
Endlessly courageous, infinitely loving, and impossibly talented, Jennifer will be deeply missed. Her impact on the world will not be soon forgotten, as her wit and wisdom...
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