Obituaries

John P. Bartoszek, 92, formerly of Plattsburgh and a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, passed away Feb. 18, 2025.
Born in New York City, he was the son of John and Katherine Haliniak Bartoszek, who both immigrated via Ellis Island.
John grew up in the Bronx with younger brothers Peter and Raymond, who passed...

Arthur "Butch" J. Bourdeau, 90, of Plattsburgh, N.Y. passed away on Monday Feb. 24, 2025 at his daughters home in Naples, FL. He was born in Plattsburgh on Feb. 2, 1935 , the son of Harry and Eva (Golden) Bourdeau.
Butch was a Plumber and Pipefitter for the Union for 41 years. He always enjoyed being around people...

Emily W. Burde

Emily Burde died in the very early hours of Sunday morning, February 16th. She had gone to sleep, in bed with her husband, and never awakened.

Her life was remarkable. After college and prepared for adventures, she joined some friends on a sailboat from California to the Marquesas Islands, in the...

It is with full hearts that the family of Clayton Paul Reaser shares the news that he died peacefully in his home on March 8, 2025.
Clay was born in Danville, PA in November of 1938 to Rev. Paul L. and H. Jean Reaser. He graduated from high school in York, PA in 1957 and from Gettysburg College in 1961. He held a...

William "Bill" Merrit Rathbun Cogan, 91, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, in Plattsburgh, N.Y., surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born to Dorothy May Cogan and Oliver Rathbun on March 9, 1934, at Physicians Hospital. When his parents divorced, Bill and his brother John were raised by their beloved...

It is with great sadness that the family of Lynn H. Hebert announce her passing. Lynn, 77, of Rouses Point, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025 at CVPH in Plattsburgh.

Lynn was born April 20, 1947, to George and Cora (Hoag) Brothers in Plattsburgh.

Lynn was a member of the American Legion Post 912 Ladies...

Sandra "Sandy" Dyke (née Stacy), 84, passed away Feb. 25, 2025 in Syracuse, N.Y

Sandy is survived by her adoring husband of 66 years, Keith Dyke, and their four children: Kelly Dyke; Keitha (Richard) Sleggs; Ivan (Michelle) Dyke; and Kevin Dyke.

For over 40 years, Sandy was known as Nana to her 7...

Lena Mae Pomerville, 77, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, died March 6, 2025, at her home in Morrisonville under the loving care of her family and Hospice of the North Country.

She was born in Frankfurt, Germany, on August 17, 1947, the daughter of Wallace and Janina (Tuderek) Stowell. Lena grew up...

Carolyn K. Harding, 89, of Chazy and most recently Vilas Home, passed away peacefully at UVM Medical Center on March 1, 2025 surrounded by her loving children.
Known by her family as the "Energizer Bunny," Carolyn was spunky and had a great sense of humor. She was an extraordinary woman, with a lion's share of...

Jim Thompson, 90, of South Burlington, V.T., formerly of Peru, N.Y., passed away on Feb. 28, 2025. Born on Aug. 24, 1934, in Ausable Forks, N.Y, Jim lived a life of dedication to his family and community.


Jim proudly served in the U.S. Air Force as a radio operator, an experience that was one of the highlights of...