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Lyn Ross Lobdell
Mar 2, 2016
Lyn Ross Lobdell, age 73, of Westport, New York, and The Villages, Florida, passed away on March 2, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. Lyn was born in Elizabethtown, New York, on November 29, 1942, to Keeton B. and Lillian Sayre Lobdell. Lyn graduated from Westport Central School in 1961, attended Cornell University and was a Viet Nam veteran,...
James Francis "Frank" Scaife
Mar 1, 2016
Keene James Francis “Frank” Scaife, 67, of Butternut Way, traveled to his home above, Tuesday March 1, 2016 with his family by his side. He was born on August 26, 1948 in Blossburg, PA., son of Theodore and Audrey (Padderson) Scaife. Frank was employed for several years at Keene Central School as Head Mechanic. He is survived by his mother...
Catherine G. Sweatt
Feb 16, 2016
Catherine G. Sweatt, 94, passed away February 16, 2016. She was born in Elizabethtown, NY, the daughter of the late Addison and Edith (Begore) Goff. She was predeceased by her brothers Richard and Robert Goff and her loving husband Robert Fenton Sweatt. Catherine Goff married Robert “Bob” Sweatt in 1941, sharing 73 years together. They have two daughters: Sylvia McCoy...
Brian R. Phinney
Feb 8, 2016
Brian Robert Phinney, 57, of Lewis died unexpectedly at his home on February 8, 2016. Brian was born September 7, 1958 in Keene Valley, NY the son of Robert and Mary Ann Phinney. Brian was a lifelong resident of Lewis. He worked for many years as a millwright at Allen Rogers Corp. before finding his way to the Essex County...
John R. Dunn
Feb 5, 2016
John R. Dunn, 89, of Bushey Blvd., passed away Friday February 5, 2016 at the Evergreen Valley Nursing Home in Plattsburgh. He was born in Brooklyn on April 30, 1926 son of the late John J. and Anna (Veale) Dunn. A graveside service will be held at a later date in the Essex County Veteran’s cemetery in Wadhams. Arrangements have...
Mildred Mason
Feb 4, 2016
Mildred E. Mason, 95, of Park St., passed away Thursday February 4, 2016 at Essex Center in Elizabethtown. She was born in Westport on March 5, 1920 daughter of the late Charles and Fannie (Sanford) Rancor. Funeral service will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Marvin-Heald Funeral Home, 7521 Court St., Elizabethtown
Ronald M. Purdy
Feb 3, 2016
Ronald M. Purdy, 77, of Keene died Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at the UVM Health Network, CVPH Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. His was a long and valiant fight against breast cancer. He was born January 1, 1939, in Rochester, NY, the son of the late Wilmot “Monty” and Anna Lorraine (Burritt) Purdy. The family moved to Keene...
Patricia Fuessle
Feb 1, 2016
Patricia Fuessle, 82, of Wicker St., passed away Monday February 1, 2016 at Heritage Commons residential Health Care in Ticonderoga. She was born in Plattsburgh on June 27, 1933 daughter of the late John and Molly (Stanton) Marvin. A graveside service will be held at a later date in the Riverside Cemetery in Elizabethtown. Arrangements have been entrusted to Marvin-Heald...
Edgar Christian Widmann
Feb 1, 2016
Edgar (Ed) Christian Widmann, 88, of Lewis, NY, formerly of Leonardo, NJ, passed away on February 1, 2016 in Elizabethtown, NY after a brief illness. Ed was born in Bronx, NY on December 3, 1927. He moved to Leonardo, NJ in 1944 and served in the U.S. Army from 1945-1946. Upon his discharge from the Army, he returned to Leonardo,...
Herman H. Gillette Jr.
Jan 24, 2016
Herman H. Gillette, Jr. 50, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends, on Sunday, January 24, 2016. He was born the son of Cynthia (Olivan) and Herman Gillette, Sr. Herman attended Northern Adirondack Central School. He was self employed as a Construction worker. Herman enjoyed hunting and spending time with family and friends. Herman will always be remembered...
Mark A. McCray
Jan 22, 2016
Mark A. McCray, 47, of Burgoyne Way in Willsboro, passed away unexpectedly Friday January 22, 2016 at his home. He was born in Elizabethtown on August 24, 1968 son of Ellis and Phyllis (Drinkwine) McCray. Calling hours will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM Friday January 29, 2016 at Marvin-Heald Funeral Home, 7521 Court St., Elizabethtown. A funeral service will...
Corey M. Williams
Jan 21, 2016
ROUSES POINT - Corey Michael Williams, 15, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 21, 2016. He was a kind and sweet boy with big dreams and a lot of love to give. He enjoyed playing video games and hanging out with his many friends. He left behind his mother, Kandi Rodriguez and his father, Michael Williams, along with his brothers, JT...
Edward W. Hoskins
Jan 12, 2016
Whallonsburg Edward W. “Ed” Hoskins, 63, of Cook Road in Whallonsburg, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday January 12, 2016 at his home. He was born in Plattsburgh on January 25, 1953 son of the late Vernon and Florence (Cross) Hoskins. Ed was an avid Yankee fan. He enjoyed watching birds, horse shows, camping, fishing and enjoyed traveling. Ed is survived by...
Rose Bombardier
Jan 8, 2016
Rose Bombardier was born November 15, 1921 the first child of Joseph & Anna Demers. She enjoyed life to the fullest until her death on January 8, 2016 at Meadowbrook Healthcare Facility where she resided for the past three years. Rose worked at Anctil’s Restaurant in Rouses Point and Ayerst, where she managed the cafeteria for many years. Although Rose...
Jeffrey J. Thew
Jan 3, 2016
Jeffrey J. Thew, 69, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016, at his home in Lewis, NY, surrounded by his family and following a long, courageous battle with cancer. Jeff was born in Keene Valley, NY to Spencer and Iola Thew (Cassavaugh) and grew up in the Lewis and Peru, NY areas. He graduated Peru High School and earned his...
Ruth A. LaPoint
Jan 2, 2016
Mrs. Ruth LaPoint, 90 of Plattsburgh, New York, passed away peacefully with her loving family and caring staff of Meadowbrook Nursing Home by her side on Saturday January 2, 2016 in Plattsburgh, New York. She was born in Plattsburgh on March 1st 1925, the daughter of Alexander and Elizabeth Parrotte. Ruth took pleasure in cooking for, and spending time with...
Michael H. McGarr
Dec 30, 2015
Mr. Michael H. McGarr, 49 of South Peru Street Plattsburgh NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at his home. He was born in Plattsburgh on December 26, 1966 the Son of the late Francis and Sylvia (Reeves) McGarr. He was employed over the years as a security guard for Burns and Pinkerton Security. He was a correction...
Martha M. Cornwright
Dec 27, 2015
Martha M. Cornwright, 91, of Barksdale Road in Westport, passed away Sunday December 27, 2015 at UVM – Health Network – ECH in Elizabethtown. She was born in Lewis on August 12, 1924 daughter of the late Benjamin and Molly (Tracy) Carson. Martha worked as a waitress most of her life. She was a caregiver for several people and in...
Stephen A. Sayward
Dec 26, 2015
Stephen Alonzo Sayward, 90, passed away peacefully on 26 December at his home. He was born in Willsboro January 25, 1925, the son of George N. and Mabel (Phelps) Sayward. He was one of 11 children, having seven brothers and three sisters. He married Virginia (Robinson) in 1948. A life-long dairy farmer and logger, he owned and operated Hillcrest Farm...
Fred J. Watrous
Dec 24, 2015
Essex- Fred Joseph Watrous 81, of Essex, passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015 , at the Essex Center in Elizabethtown, surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Lake Placid , N.Y. on February 17 , 1934, the son of Samuel R. and Ardelle M. (Fisk) Watrous . He was married to the love of his life Mechthilde (Monika)...
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