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Bruce Ware
Oct 24, 2020
Bruce left this world unexpectedly while enjoying nature on his family’s land in Westport. Bruce was born in Elmhurst, IL on March 7, 1957 and spent every summer of his early years in Westport. He fulfilled his dream of becoming a permanent member of the community in October 1989. While growing up, his family lived in Illinois, Johnstown, NY, and...
Mark Hummel
Oct 18, 2020
Mark Hummel passed away on October 18th, 2020 at the age of 47. Mark is survived by his mother, Linda, of Bloomsburg, PA, his brother, Michael Hummel (Pam and daughter, Michelle), of Round Hill, VA, his sister Melanie Gagnon, of AZ. He is preceded in death by his father, Norman. Mark is survived by his wife, Jeanne and their children,...
Mark Hummel
Oct 18, 2020
Mark Hummel, passed away on October 18th, 2020 at the age of 47. Mark was born on May 1st, 1973, in Fairfax, VA. He graduated from the Medical College of Virginia with a degree in Physical Therapy. He married Jeanne in 2004. After moving to Elizabethtown, Mark had most recently been employed by Elizabethtown Community Hospital. Mark is survived by...
Sarah H. Donton-Davis
Oct 17, 2020
Plattsburgh Sarah H. Davis, 42 died Oct. 17, 2020 at her home in Plattsburgh, N.Y. Sarah worked 17 years for Plattsburgh Distributing until the business was sold. She then returned to college and was a senior, in the nursing program at CCC. Sarah enjoyed riding horses, making pottery, hiking, biking and her pets. Sarah is survived by her parents Faylene...
Lew "Bud" Egglefield
Oct 11, 2020
Lew “Bud” Egglefield, who, after the passing of a dear friend in 2019, began referring to himself as “the oldest living male native in Elizabethtown,” passed away on 10/11/20 at the age of 91 in Port Orange, Florida, where he spent many warm winters with his wife, Marijane. Lew was born the second of two sons in Elizabethtown, NY on...
Lester H. Collins
Oct 10, 2020
Lester H. Collins, 81, of Ampersand Drive in Plattsburgh passed away Saturday October 10, 2020 at his home. He was born in Altona on September20, 1939 son of the late Odell and Olga (Hazeltine) Collins. A memorial service will be held Saturday October 24, 2020 at 10:00 AM from Mosaic Church in Cadyville. Burial will be in Sheldon Hill Cemetery...
Shirley I. Phillips
Oct 7, 2020
Shirley I. Phillips, 83, of Plattsburgh, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, at Meadowbrook. She was born in Dannemora on April 29, 1937, daughter of John and Beatrice (Patnode) Phillips. Mass of Christian burial and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heald Funeral Home, 48 Court Street, Plattsburgh. To light...
Jean Shirley Lewis Ganas
Oct 6, 2020
Jean Shirley Lewis Ganas, 94, of Keene Valley Neighborhood house, passed away Tuesday October 6, 2020 at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid. She was born in Lewis on November 18, 1925 daughter of the late Henry and Bessie (Daniels) Lewis. Jean was born and raised in Lewis. Jean graduated from Elizabethtown School in 1941 and was Valedictorian. She also...
Robert Earl “Bob” Carroll
Oct 5, 2020
April 3, 1935 to October 5, 2020 Robert Earl Carroll (Bob) was born April 3, 1935, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Lemuel Earl Carroll and Luan Jessie Traudt Carroll Carswell (Joyce). On October 5, 2020, he died peacefully, at home, with his wife by his side. He had been in Hospice care for two weeks with cancer. He witnessed the attack...
Clarence R. Trudeau
Sep 30, 2020
Clarence R Trudeau was Born January 3, 1931 in Plattsburgh, NY He died on September 30, 2020. Clarence grew up in Ellenburg, NY. He graduated from Ellenburg High School in 1949. In 1950, he was married to Marie Dubray. He is retired from New York State Department of Corrections. He was always an avid lover of the outdoors. He enjoyed...
Geraldine Kwetcian
Sep 28, 2020
Geraldine (Gerry) Kwetcian, 93, of Lyon Mountain passed away on September 28, 2020 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home. She was born in Altona on March 12, 1927 to the late Edward and Melvina (Duquette) Gardner. She lived in Lyon Mountain for 73 years. She retired from Tru- Stitch in Malone where she worked as a seamstress for 25 years. Gerry enjoyed...
Alfred Kurtz
Sep 24, 2020
It is with sadness, the family of Alfred Kurtz informs you that “Alfie”, of PO Box 5 in Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on September 24th with his wife by his side at the age of 100 years, 1 month, and 28 days. He was born on July 29th, 1920 in Erie, PA, the son of Alfred and Ida (Delmoe) Kurtz....
Ray A. Decker Sr.
Sep 13, 2020
Ray A. Decker Sr. , 94, of Westport, NY went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 13. He was born on June 26, 1926. A World War II Veteran, Ray served in the Army in Europe. He is survived by one son, Ray Jr. (Crete); two daughters, Darlene and Juanita (Dan), a daughter-in-law, Nancy; eleven grandchildren and many...
Peter McAfee
Sep 4, 2020
Peter McAfee, 80, of Park St. Elizabethtown passed away Friday September 4, 2020 at Essex Center in Elizabethtown. He was born in New York, New York on September 14, 1939 son of the late Robert and Josephine (Groff) McAfee. Services are private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heald Funeral Home, 7521 Court Street,...
Roger N. Adams
Sep 1, 2020
Roger N Adams of 51 Lake Shore Rd, Westport NY passed away on Monday September 1, 2020, after a brief illness with his family at his side. Roger was born in Saranac Lake NY on September 27, 1942 and grew up in Westport, NY. He graduated from Westport Central School and Central City Business Institute (CCBI) with an Associate’s degree...
Theresa Mongeon Beebie
Aug 28, 2020
Theresa Mongeon Beebie, 94, passed away on Friday, August 28th, 2020 at her home. Theresa was born May 17, 1926 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Arthur and Sophonia (Vincent) Mongeon. Theresa met her husband, Eugene A. Beebie, right next door as they grew up as neighbors. She waited for him to return from Service in World War...
Janet-Lee Murray
Aug 28, 2020
Janet-Lee Murray, 69 years of age passed away the morning of Friday August 28, 2020. Janet-Lee was born in Lynchburg, VA on April 13, 1951. The daughter of Frank Murray Sr. and Helen Murray. She was a devout Christian always thinking of others' needs before her own. She was an Educator for the Thomaston, CT school district for many years....
Atwood F. Pierce
Aug 19, 2020
LEWIS – Atwood F. Pierce, 84, passed away August 19, 2020 at the Champlain Valley Senior Community in Willsboro, NY after a long, courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born on Nov 27, 1935, the son of Floyd and Adelaide (Hathaway) Pierce in Whallonsburg, NY. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1953, served during the Korean...
Gene E. Guynup
Aug 19, 2020
Gene E. Guynup, 72, passed away Wednesday August 19, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Plattsburgh on December 15, 1947 son of the late Charles and Ethel (St. Clair) Guynup. In his younger years Gene’s life was racing, winning track championships at Plattsburgh International and Devil’s Bowl Speedway in 1971. Gene enjoyed going to...
James Richard Bullard
Aug 16, 2020
James Richard Bullard, 88, of Westport, died Sunday August 16, 2020 at UVM Health Network Elizabethtown Community Hospital. He was born in Schuylerville, NY on Valentine’s Day in 1932, son of the late Kenneth and Adelaide (Gannon) Bullard. He is survived by his wife Shirley, niece Spring, nephew Alpheus, brother David, stepdaughters Sandy and Sharon, and stepgrandchildren Andrew, Matthew and...