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Arthur "Artie" Dodge
February 22, 2019
Westport Arthur (Artie) Dodge, born June 12, 1948, died Friday, February 22, 2019, after a fall on the ice and complications from the flu virus. Arthur attended Westport Central School and SUNY Canton. He worked for his father at the Dipak Manufacturing Company until it was destroyed by fire. He was employed for many years as a lineman at Chazy...
Alberta Ruth Hathaway Curran
February 20, 2019
Alberta Ruth Hathaway Curran born to Raymond Hathaway and Ethel (Strong) Hathaway on Christmas Day 1936. A Christmas angel. Alberta married her childhood sweetheart, Richard Curran, on April 16, 1955 in Delmar, New York. They raised four daughters together in Reber, NY. Alberta retired as bus driver for Willsboro School District. She enjoyed her many trips to ball games and...
Richard W. Schuler
February 12, 2019
Richard W. Schuler, 72, of the Stevenson Road in Westport, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife Pam at his side, while under the care of High Peaks Hospice. Born to parents Otto and Cecelia Schuler on September 15, 1946 and raised in Middletown NY. Richard was a woodworker all his life, both in heavy construction, fine cabinetry...
Nancy E. Knapp
February 5, 2019
Nancy E. Knapp, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday Feb. 5, 2019 at CVPH in Plattsburgh, NY. She was born on May 28, 1937 in Albany, NY to Leslie Grayson and Juliette (Pusutto) Grayson and sister Rosemarie Grayson who predeceased her in 1942. Nancy loved to work in her hometown church Saint Paul’s rectory and started so in her...
Joan Marie (Chappell) Trombly
January 21, 2019
Joan Marie (Chappell) Trombly passed away peacefully on January 21, 2019 at her home in Elizabethtown, New York. She was born on March 15, 1931 in Mineville, New York. Her parents were Norris and Ruth (Martin) Chappell. She graduated from Moriah High School, class of 1948, and married Alfred Trombly, Jr. on October15, 1949. Joan lived in Elizabethtown, New York...
Edwin Russell Denton
January 20, 2019
Edwin Russell Denton, 74, of NYS Route 9 in Lewis passed away unexpectedly Sunday January 20, 2019 at his home. He was born August 29, 1944 in Lewis son of the late Francis and Hazel (Pulsifer) Denton. Edwin was a Vietnam vet serving in the US Army from 1965-1967. He worked 28 years at Allen Rogers, 10 years at ELCS...
Thelma Arlene Marckres Moulton
January 14, 2019
Thelma Arlene Marckres Moulton died peacefully at UVM Medical Center on January 14, 2019 with family by her side.She was born in Hardwick, VT November 16, 1933 to Elmer and Laura (Bartlett) Marckres. She lived her early life in Craftsbury, VT and attended Collinsville grade school and Craftsbury Academy.Thelma married Lawrence Moulton on April 22, 1951. They settled in Westport,...
Matthew "Idaho Joe" Record
January 3, 2019
Matthew “Idaho Joe” Record, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at his home in New Russia, NY. Matt was born on July 27, 1956, the son of Fred “Soot” Record and Claire Corcoran (Record) Johncox. He graduated from Red Jacket Central School in 1974. Soon after that, Matt went to work for the Lehigh Valley Railroad and...
Katherine Stark Cross
January 2, 2019
Katherine Stark Cross of Essex, NY died January 2, 2019 at her home in Essex, NY with her children at her side. She was born in Schenectady, NY on October 8, 1921 the daughter of the late Harold Stark and the late Ella Alexander Stark. Katherine graduated from Essex High School and Plattsburgh State Teacher’s College. She taught first in...
Richard Patrick Sukel
December 31, 2018
Richard Patrick Sukel, 80, of Middle Road in Essex, passed away Monday December 31, 2018 at his home. He was born in Donora, PA. on September 23, 1938 son of the late George and Marguarite (Criswell) Sukel. Richard served his country in the US Air Force from 1962-1968. After leaving the Air Force he settled in Bennington, Vermont where he...
Kathleen "Kady" Rose Coffey / Locklin
December 22, 2018
On Saturday, December 22nd, 2018, Kathleen “Kady” Rose Coffey / Locklin, passed away at the age of 65. Kady was born on April 25, 1953 in Lackawanna NY and as she would say, “I’ve been lackin’-n-wantin’ ever since.” She is survived by her four children, Roxanne, Adam, Zach, and Lucas. As she was known to some, Calamity Kady was raised...
Michael L. Melton
December 19, 2018
Michael L. Melton, 66, of Stowersville Rd.passed away peacefully on December 19, 2018. Michael graduated from Elizabethtown Lewis Central School and was a long time resident of Lewis, NY. He retired as a Lieutenant from NYS corrections in 2012. Following retirement he and his partner, Beth, split their year residing in New York and Florida. He was an avid outdoorsman...
Paul E. Gibeau
December 17, 2018
Paul E. Gibeau, 96, of Honey Drive in Plattsburgh passed away unexpectedly Monday December 17, 2018 at his home. He was born in New York, NY on October 15, 1922 son of the late Eucher and Blanche (Monnette) Gibeau. Paul served his country in the US Army during WWII. He was proud to be one of the first veterans on...
Robert G. "Bob" Tourangeau
December 7, 2018
Robert G. “Bob” Tourangeau, 85, of Route 22N in Plattsburgh passed away Friday December 7, 2018 at Essex Center in Elizabethtown. He was born on January 1, 1933 in Richmond Vermont son of the late Fredrick and Rose (Roberts) Tourangeau. Bob served in both the US Air Force and US Army. He had the privilege of taking Honor Flight #23...
Willis Gates Sr.
December 5, 2018
Willis Gates, 75, of Elizabethtown, NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. He was born on April 20, 1943, in Elizabethtown, NY, and was predeceased by his mother Loretta Rivers and step-father Ray Rivers. He is survived by the mother of his children, Edna Ives, from Keene Valley, NY, and his children, Brenda Hayes and her husband Mark, from...
Tim Bartlett
December 3, 2018
Tim Bartlett of Elizabethtown, NY, died at UVM Medical Center in Burlington, VT on Monday, December 3rd following a long illness. He was born in Elizabethtown, NY on August 9, 1950. Tim graduated from ELCS in June, 1968 and went to work for AT&T in Kingston, NY. He joined the U.S. Army Airborne Division in August of 1972 and served...
John J. Chapla
November 28, 2018
John J. Chapla, much loved son of the late John J. and Helen K. Chapla of New Britain, CT passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 with family and friends at his side. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Betsy Konopka Chapla. John graduated from St. Mary's School, and then attended Pulaski High School in New Britain. He played...
Gloria A. Palmer
November 19, 2018
Gloria A. Palmer, 85, of Willsboro, NY (formerly Essex, NY) passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, November 19, 2018. She was born in Chazy, NY on October 16, 1933, to parents Gerald Baker and Evelyn (Corrow) Baker. She was one of five children and had more than a few great stories about growing up on the family farm....
James Melvin Dunn
November 7, 2018
James Melvin Dunn passed away Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Colchester, Vt. He was born in North Troy, Vt., Nov. 21, 1934, the son of the late Melvin and Mary (Duffy) Dunn. Jim was a graduate of North Troy High School. He joined the Army in 1951, where he served with the 11th Airborne Division, 508 Regimental Combat Team and...
Robert "Red" Burnell Sr.
November 2, 2018
Robert “Red” Burnell age 81 passed away Friday, November 2, 2018 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. Red was born on June 29, 1937 in Plattsburgh, son of Earl “Buck” and Gladys (Fink) Burnell. Red graduated from Mount Assumption Institute in 1955 where he excelled in sports, especially baseball. In the fall of 1956 he signed a contract with...




