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Mr. Joseph HackettMr. Joseph Patrick Hackett

1956 - 2026

Joseph Patrick Hackett passed away peacefully on Jan. 11, 2026, surrounded by family due to Lewy Body Dementia.
Joe Hackett's story began in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., in 1956, as the middle child of five. Raised by his father, Paul "Butch" Hackett, a World War II veteran and educator, and mother, Mary Hackett, a...

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Michael CaseyMichael Joseph Casey

2026

Michael Joseph Casey passed away on Jan. 7, 2026. He was 69 years old. Michael loved his family, The United States of America, the Boston Red Sox, the Bruins, an irreverent joke, history, and old country music. At times, he would sheepishly admit to following the Miami Dolphins.
Michael grew up in Rouses Point,...

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Jean BabbieJean Marie Babbie

1934 - 2025

Jean Babbie (nee Quinnan), born on April 21, 1934, in Scranton, Pa., passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2025, in Essex Junction, Vt. With a heart full of love and gratitude, her family announces the passing of a beloved mother, grandmother, great-
grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and faithful servant of...

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Joan BurkeJoan T. Burke

1933 - 2025

Joan T. Burke, 92, passed away peacefully at home in Albany, N.Y., on Dec. 27, 2025, surrounded by family. Joan lived in Plattsburgh from 1973 to 1986 with her family. She built a successful marriage and family counseling practice, and gracefully (and joyfully) hosted more than a decade of dinner parties and social...

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Adalbert FerenzAdalbert Ferenz

1930 - 2025

Adalbert "Bert" Ferenz passed away peacefully on Nov. 28, 2025, at the age of 95.
Bert lived a long, remarkable, and beautifully full life—one shaped by courage, resilience, adventure, and love. He was born in Romania in 1930 to Martin and Julianna Ferenz and endured the hardships of the Russian occupation as a...

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H. Alan WalkerH. Alan Walker

1933 - 2025

H. Alan Walker, MD, 92, of Nevada Oval, Plattsburgh, passed away peacefully on Christmas morning, at his residence, with his loving family by his side.
Dr. Walker was a highly respected and well-known local internist and cardiologist who was deeply loved by his patients and community.
He was born in Barre, Vt.,...

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Ann TracyAnn Blaisdell Tracy

1941 - 2025

Ann Blaisdell Tracy, died on Dec. 28, 2025, in Bangor, Maine, just a few days short of her 85th birthday. During the five years prior to her death, Ann suffered from dementia, which gradually robbed her - and the rest of the world - of the insight, wit, and humor for which Ann was known.
The daughter of William and...

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Charles BryantCharles M. Bryant

1926 - 2025

Charles M. Bryant, 99, of Port Henry, N.Y., was reunited with his love Colleen on Christmas Day in his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Dad was born March 8, 1926, in Port Henry, N.Y., the son of William (Pa) and Anna Joy Bryant.
A lifelong resident of Port Henry, dad often told stories of Pa having him and...

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Norman BonneauNorman Joseph Bonneau

1944 - 2025

Norman Bonneau, 81, of Champlain, N.Y., passed away on Dec. 16, 2025.
Norm was born on July 9, 1944, in Troy, Vt., to Jean Paul and Germaine Bonneau. After growing up on the family farm, Norm went to Saint Michael's College. From there he was recruited by the Sisters of St. Mary's Academy in Champlain to join the...

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Kenneth CastineKenneth P. Castine

1933 - 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kenneth P. Castine, a beloved husband, stepson, brother, and friend, who departed this life on Dec. 24, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on March 2, 1933, in Champlain, N.Y., Kenneth dedicated his life to the land as a dairy farmer at Ridgeview Farm, where he found...

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Elinor SantorElinor Carole Santor

1934 - 2025

Elinor Carole Santor, 91, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, Wednesday,
Dec. 24, 2025.
She was born in Plattsburgh on June 3rd, 1934, the daughter of Leeward and Janet (Dow) Santor.
Elinor grew up in South Plattsburgh and attended Plattsburgh High School. She continued her education at Plattsburgh State where...

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Gail MorinGail Morin

1935 - 2025

The weeds of the world can finally breathe a sigh of relief as Gail Morin, Master Gardener, has hung up her trowel for the final time after a life spent keeping plants - and people in line. Gail A. Morin, 90, of Peru, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at the Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Gail was born...

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Romeyn RowlsonRomeyn Rowlson

1950 - 2025

Romeyn (Miney) Rowlson
Miney was born in Plattsburgh to loving parents Ira A. (Buss) Rowlson Jr. and Jane Prescott Rowlson. He graduated from Plattsburgh High School, where he enjoyed participating in three varsity sports. He earned a Bachelor's degree from SUNY Plattsburgh, and had the opportunity to play football...

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Barbara GuayBarbara Ann Guay

1942 - 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Barbara Ann (LaValley) Guay, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who left this world on Dec. 15, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on July 13, 1942, in Mooers Forks, N.Y., Barbara spent her early years surrounded by the beauty of upstate New York before...

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Sister Claire FortierSister Claire M. Fortier

1932 - 2025

Sister Claire Michel Fortier, SCSL of Victory Place Senior Community in Plattsburgh, N.Y., was called to her heavenly home on Dec. 16, 2025. She passed away at CVPH. The second child of three, she was born Marie Olive Fortier on May 25, 1932, to Ovila and Jeannette (Roy) Fortier in Berlin, N.H. Both her parents, her...

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Mrs. Priscilla AltizerMrs. Priscilla Ann Altizer

1931 - 2025

Priscilla Ann Altizer slipped into eternity peacefully on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. She was born in Peru on Feb.23, 1931, to Harvey and Alice Maynard Monnette and was married to Blake Altizer (died 1989) for 33 years. She leaves behind five children: Tammi Jo Klajnbart of Colorado, Darrell Altizer (Elise) of Peru, Lisa...

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