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Sylvia Tompkins

Apr 27, 2024

Sylvia Marie (Dorries) Tompkins passed away peacefully April 27, 2024 surrounded by her three children and three granddaughters. Born October 13, 1931, in Schenectady NY, she had been living in Westport for the past 20 years and appreciated the beauty of this area.

After graduation from Mt Pleasant High School in Schenectady, she attended St Lawrence University where she earned a...

Sherry Sandberg

Apr 5, 2024

In loving memory of Sherry Lee Sandberg, who was born on April 23, 1946 and passed away on April 5, 2024, peacefully at her residence in Lewis, NY. She was a devoted wife to her beloved husband Stephen Sandberg, Sr., and a cherished mother to her children Tammy and Stephen, Jr.Sherry, a quiet and compassionate soul, touched the hearts of...

Paul Savage

Apr 3, 2024

Paul Harry Savage of Ephrata and most recently of Willsboro passed away peacefully with his loved ones by his side on April 3, 2024 at Champlain Valley Senior Community in Willsboro.

Paul was born November 7, 1941 in Ephrata, NY to the late Allen H. Savage and Thelma Savage Lusk.

He graduated from Johnstown High School in...

Susan Burch

Mar 28, 2024

Susan Ellen (Carter) Burch was 64 when she sadly left us to go to the Lord on March 28, 2024 after a long illness.

Susan is survived by her mother, Helen H. Carter; her oldest son Matthew Burch and her youngest son Andrew Burch; brother Duane and SukCha Carter; sister Cynthia and Mark Millington; brother John Carter, and sister Rebecca and...

Jean Paquette

Mar 27, 2024

Jean Paquette of Sisco Street in Westport passed away on Wednesday morning, March 27, 2024. She was 83, and had been a resident at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid for just over a year.

Jean was born on September 3, 1940 at Elizabethtown Community Hospital, to Bob and Mary Jane (Gerow) Carpenter.

A 1959 graduate of Westport Central School, Jean was...

Patricia Bigelow

Mar 23, 2024

Patricia Nye Bigelow

Patricia Loria Adams was born February 2, 1934 in an orphanage in Manhattan, NY to Hubert Nye and Josephine Adams. She spent most of her first 2 years of her life in that orphanage until her father Hubert and step-mother adopted her and brought her home. Her name was changed to Patricia Ann Nye.

Patricia was raised in Ausable...

Judy Sorrell

Mar 19, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Judy Ann Sorrell, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Born on April 9, 1945, in Plattsburgh, NY, to Howard and Zella Coryer, Judy peacefully left us on March 19, 2024, at CVPH in Plattsburgh surrounded by her loving family.

Judy's love for her family was unmatched, and her joy radiated whenever she...

Michael Strack

Mar 17, 2024

Michael Paul Strack, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2024, at his home in Plattsburgh, NY. Born on October 1, 1963, in his beloved hometown, Michael was a cherished member of the community, known for his love for fishing and his passion for music - particularly his skillful guitar playing. He found joy in...

Alton Stevens

Mar 13, 2024

Alton M. Stevens, 72, of Plattsburgh, NY, passed away at home on March 13, 2024.

Alton was a graduate of Au Sable Valley High School and Paul Smiths College. He was employed as a cook at several area restaurants and he also worked as a mechanic at several businesses.

In later years he was known as Mr. Ding-A-Ling, selling ice cream from...

Joan LeClair

Mar 12, 2024

Joan M. LeClair, 38, of Keeseville, NY passed away at CVPH Medical Center on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Joan was born on November 18, 1985 to Sandra Lawrence-Bourland and Todd LeClair.

Joan worked at Champlain Valley Senior Community where she loved caring for her residents. She also attended Au Sable Valley School.

Joan was very compassionate and had...

Deborah Mattox

Mar 11, 2024

Deborah Ann Mattox, 72, of Cutting Road, Lewis passed away peacefully in her home on March 11, 2024 after a hard-fought battle with heart disease and stage four metastatic cancer.

She was born on January 18, 1952 in Elizabethtown, NY, the daughter of Allen and Eleanor (Smith) Dickerson.

Deb graduated from Elizabethtown-Lewis Central school in 1970 and attended NCCC. While at ELCS...

David Dupras, Sr.

Mar 10, 2024

David Edward Dupras Sr., 89, of Plattsburgh, N.Y., died at Meadowbrook Healthcare on March 10, 2024.

He was born in Plattsburgh on Feb. 15, 1935, to John H. Dupras Jr. and Lucille L. (Lefevre) Dupras. Known as "Chick" to his friends for his slender build and generous nose, David grew up living in Plattsburgh, Lyon Mountain, N.Y., Standish, N.Y., and Clayburg,...

Linda Carlsen

Mar 9, 2024

Linda A. Carlsen, née Awerdick, acquiesced to pancreatic cancer on March 9, 2024.  She was the daughter of Lawrence and Laura Awerdick of Tarrytown, N.Y. and one of four children of their union. Linda is survived by a brother, Lawrence, and a sister, Mary Jane.

Although living her life in Tarrytown, specifically Pocantico Hills, after high school graduation she attended college...

Dale Moss

Mar 5, 2024

Westport - The family of Dale Levings Moss, 90, announce his passing on Monday, March 5, 2024, at Advent Health Hospital, Daytona Beach, FL. Arrangements are with Heidrick Funeral Home, Elizabethtown, NY.

Dale was born March 9, 1933, second son of Morris A. Moss and L. Mardell Moss, born at Elizabethtown Community Hospital. Dale left high school at the age of...

Janice Hutchins

Mar 3, 2024

Janice Hutchins passed away peacefully at home on March 3, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born Janice King on November 8, 1935 in Willsboro, NY. The daughter of Mark and Margaret (Marceaux) King, Jan was the second of eight children. When she married Conrad Hutchins in 1956 they wasted no time starting their own family of eight children....

Gary Doyle

Feb 29, 2024

Gary Otis Doyle, 72, a lifelong resident of Whallonsburg, NY, passed away on February 29, 2024 surrounded by his beloved family at UVM Medical Center in Burlington, VT.  

Born on April 25, 1951, Gary lived a life filled with love, adventure, and a deep passion for his family.   While we may mourn his departure, let us celebrate the wonderful...

Michael McGaughey

Feb 29, 2024

Michael Williamson McGaughey passed away in Plattsburgh, NY on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at the age of 79. He was released from his long illness surrounded by his family.

Michael was born in Salisbury England on December 27, 1944. His mother, Vera (Lane) McGaughey (UK) and father Carl McGaughey (USA) met during WWII. Michael and his mother moved to...

James Reid

Feb 28, 2024

James Reid, 76, passed away on February 28, 2024 in Plattsburgh. He was born on June 5, 1947, in Queens Village, NY to Wallace and Gertrude Reid.

Throughout his life, James was a shining pillar of strength and determination. As a high school athlete, he excelled in basketball and football, showcasing his exceptional talents on the court and field. After attending...

Betty Christian

Feb 27, 2024

Betty Jean Christian, a loving mother and devoted homemaker, peacefully passed away on February 27, 2024. She was born on August 27, 1936, in Westport, NY to Elbert and Julia Howard.

Survived by her beloved children: Danny Christian, Rosalie (James) Schreiber, Carolyn (Michael) Felock, Florence (Richard) Bernardy, Pamela (Larry) Spring, John (Rita) Christian, Susan Bullock, and James (Shannon) Christian. She is...

Jane Harer

Feb 25, 2024

Mrs. Jane E. Harer, 87 of Elizabethtown, NY passed away on February 25, 2024, at the Elizabethtown Community Hospital, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

She was born in Cadyville, NY on August 23, 1936, the daughter of Charles and Leona O'Connell.

She is survived by her son Richard (Karen) Harer of Martinsburg, WV; her brother Charles (Maie) O'Connell of Morrisonville,...