Obituaries

Carol R. Buckley, 91, of Route 9 North, Plattsburgh, N.Y., passed away on Mother's Day, May 11, 2025, at Meadowbrook Healthcare in Plattsburgh, with her daughter and family by her side.
Born on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 1933, in the front parlor of the family home on Main Mill Street in Plattsburgh, Carol was the...

John D. Clackler passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Meadowbrook Healthcare in Plattsburgh, N.Y. Born on Sept. 25, 1945, to Dovard Earl "D.E." and Charles Anna Shelton Clackler of Wetumpka, Ala., he was known as Johnny to family.
John played the trombone during his school years. He was part of the Elmore County...

Winston "Winnie" Rand Norcross, 98, of Plattsburgh, N.Y., passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 1, 2025, at CVPH in Plattsburgh. Winston was born Dec. 11, 1926, at Physician's Hospital to Eber and Jane (Sanger) Norcross of Cadyville, N.Y., where his father was a rural mail carrier. The...

Nancy V. Bishop, 86, of Ellenburg, died Friday, April 25, 2025, at CVPH Medical Center.
Born on Feb. 19, 1939, at home in the Town of Ellenburg on the Bradley Pond Road, she was the daughter of Fred and Hazel (Ormsbee) Vreeland.
She married William Wells Bishop on July 5, 1959, at the Ellenburg Center Methodist...

Edward Hawthorne "Ted" Cornell, a celebrated Off-Broadway director turned civic-minded artist in New York's Adirondacks, died near his home in Wadhams, N.Y., on March 30, 2025, just days shy of his 81st birthday.
Born April 2, 1944, in Hartford, Conn., to Valentina Kudryvets and Sidney Cornell, Ted grew up in Woods...

Mr. Raymond J. Arquette Sr., 62, of Duanesburg, N.Y., passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family and under the care of The Community Hospice. He was born in Plattsburgh, N.Y., on Oct. 27, 1962, the son of Robert S. and Shirley R. (Hemingway) Arquette.
Ray was self-employed as a...

Major Edgar C. George Sr., 88, of Charlene Drive, Plattsburgh, passed away on April 8, 2025, at his home with his loving family by his side and under the care of Hospice of the North Country.
Major Edgar C. George retired from active service as a minister in The Salvation Army in 2001.
Calling hours will be held...

Anne L. Thomas, 88, of Route 9, Chazy, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025.
Anne was born in Worcester, England on July 29, 1936, the daughter of Frederick and Violet (Cogbill) Oliver. She was predeceased by her parents and her sister, Veronica (Stevens) Oliver.
Anne married the love of her life, Michael...

Leland Euclid "Lee" Jubert, 91, formerly of 15 Lynn Avenue, Plattsburgh, and more recently of Route 11, Mooers, died Friday, April 11, 2025, at the UVM Health Network, CVPH, with his loving family by his side.
He was born in West Chazy, Sept. 10, 1933, the son of Fred and Leora (LaPier) Jubert.
Lee proudly served...

Debra L. Plumadore, 65, of Plattsburgh, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 22nd, 1959, the daughter of Harold (Skip) LeBeau and Rosemarie (King) LeBeau. Debra married Gary S. Plumadore on Nov. 26, 2003, and together they shared a beautiful life...

Agnes Florence LaPier, 92, of Plattsburgh and formerly of West Chazy, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 with her loving family by her side under the care of Hospice of the North Country. She was born in Tupper Lake, N.Y. on Nov. 25, 1932, the daughter of Joseph and Emma (Smart) Osier.
Agnes graduated from Our...

Jay Steven Anderson, 44, born in Plattsburgh, N.Y., June 17, 1980 - April 4, 2025.
Survived by his mother and father, Patricia (Brenan) and Allen W. Anderson of Chazy, N.Y. His sister and brother-in-law, Shannon (Anderson) and Michael Creller of Rouses Point, N.Y.
His cherished nieces and nephews, Myah Creller,...

Arnold E. Jensen, 96, of Woodland Drive, Plattsburgh, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the UVHN:CVPH Medical Center with his loving family by his side. He was born in Hardwick, N.Y. on May 20, 1928, the son of Aage and Gladys Hanson Jensen.
In his younger years Arnold worked for Sunny Hill Dairy Farm in...

Clarence "Chuck" J. Trudeau, 74, of Plattsburgh, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at his home with his wife and children by his side. He was born on Sept. 1st, 1950, the son of Clarence R. Trudeau and Marie (Dubrey) Trudeau. He married the love of his life, Monique (Hebert) Trudeau on Aug.19, 1972.
Chuck was...

David Davis, treasured husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, died on Saturday, Feb. 22nd, three days shy of his 72nd birthday.

Dave's life revolved around building and making things better; he built places, community, and wonderfully caring relationships.

From the start, Dave built relationships with...

It is with profound sadness that the family of Susan Howell Hamlin share the news of her passing on Sunday, March 9, 2025, after a very recent diagnosis of cancer. Calling hours will be at McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W Water Street, Elmira NY, on April 4, 2025, from 11-1pm. A funeral service will follow at 1pm. In...

Theresa Ann Bartoszek, 65, passed away March 23, 2025, after a 25-year battle with Parkinson's Disease.
Born in Waco, T.X. she was the daughter of the late John and Martha (Garcia) Bartoszek.
As the daughter of a US Air Force officer, Theresa and family came to Plattsburgh Air Force Base in 1964. She graduated from...

Larry R. Wilkins, 79, of w Street, Champlain, died Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at CVPH in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Fairfield, V.T on July 12, 1945, the son of Charles Wayne and Lucille (Parrotte). He was a graduate of Northeastern Central School in 1964. He was also a graduate of the Construction Trades program at...

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...

Daniel A. Boulrice, 73, of 42 Irona Road, Altona, N.Y., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 1, 2025. He was born in Plattsburgh on Sept. 17, 1951, the son of Oveldia and Marie "Hattie" Boulrice.

Dan attended Altona Central school and later graduated from Northern Adirondack Central School. He worked at...

Maggie Garrow, 48, from Plattsburgh, N.Y. passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 27, 2025 with her roommates and staff by her side. Maggie was born in Plattsburgh, N.Y. on April 27, 1976 to Brent Garrow and Kathleen McCorry-Tetreault. Maggie is survived by her Mom and Dad Kathleen and Shawn Tetreault, her grandparents...

Scott M. Goldfarb, 68, of Plattsburgh, passed Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 at the UVM Health Network-CVPH with his loving family by his side. He was born Sept. 8, 1956, the son of Walter and Anna Mae (Cadieux) Goldfarb.

Scott retired from NYS Department of Corrections after 33 years of service. He later retired from...

Norman Joseph Peryea, 98, of Woodstock, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital.

Norm was born on Jan. 20, 1927, into a French-speaking farm family in Alder Bend, New York, the twelfth of thirteen children of John and Anna (nee Miller) Peryea. Though he grew up during the Great...

Judith (Clark) Sweet, age 85 of Oneida, N.Y., died on Feb. 14th, 2025, Valentine's Day.
Born in Rouses Point, N.Y., on July 16, 1939, she was the daughter of Elwin B. and Anna M. (Pratt) Clark. She graduated from Plattsburgh High School in 1957, earned a degree in Business and Public Management from SUNY Institute...

Eldmour W. Manor, 97, of Route 11, Mooers Forks, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, at his home, under the loving care of his family and Hospice of the North Country.

He was born in Mooers Forks, July 10, 1927, the son of William and Leona (Rabideau) Manor.

Eldmour served during the Korean War with the US Army, until he...

Richard "Dick" Charles Brandell, a lifelong resident of Cumberland Head, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at the UVM Health Network - CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, N.Y. Born on May 5, 1935, he was the son of Charles Frances Brandell and Mildred (Parker) Brandell.

On Sept. 10, 1960, he married Anne...

Dorrine Clara Provost, 88, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Feb. 10, 1937. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

To read the full obituary and to leave words of remembrance, please go to...

Colonel William H. Wellman (United States Army, retired) of 7 Helen Street, Plattsburgh, New York, died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in South New Berlin, New York, on Dec. 12, 1935, he was the son of Ernest and
Celia Wellman. Bill was a 1957 graduate of St. Lawrence...

Louesa Jennie "Sally" Turner, 80, of Route 11, Mooers, died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at the Clinton County Nursing Home in Plattsburgh, with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Malone, April 17, 1944, the daughter of Harold and Olga (LaBelle) Marshall. Sally attended Franklin Academy, graduating from...

John M. Deresky, Major Retired USAF, passed away on January 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 7, 1942 to John and Frances Deresky of Mineville N.Y.
He is survived by his wife Helen of 58 years, his son John J. Deresky and wife Alyssa (children John Rock, Helena, Max); his son Mark...

91, of Plattsburgh, passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 11, 2024 with his wife and daughter by his side.
A memorial service will be celebrated on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the R. W. Walker Funeral Home 69 Court Street Plattsburgh, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Nature...

Geoffrey M. Spear, 63, of Peru, N.Y., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025.

Geoffrey was born in Albany, N.Y. on Nov. 17, 1961, the son of Dr. Merritt Fuller Spear and Joan (Fraughton) Spear.

Geoffrey graduated from Peru High School in 1980. He attended SUNY Plattsburgh and graduated with a Bachelor...

Edward C. Chartier, Sr., 91, formerly of Riverview and most recently of Plattsburgh, passed away on Jan. 21,2025 at Pine Harbour under the care of Hospice of the North County with his family by his side. He was born in Plattsburgh on June 8,1933, the son of Wilfred and Mary Chartier.
Ed enlisted in the United...

Harold Frederick Akey. of Bradford Road and Oak Street Plattsburgh, N.Y. went home to be with his savior Jesus Christ, peacefully Monday, January 20, 2025 surrounded by his family.
Harold was born on February 25, 1953 to Howard and Doris (Lafountain) Akey of Ausable Forks, N.Y. Harold attended school at Holy Name...

Dillon Ashline passed away after a brief illness on Dec. 20, 2024. He was born in Plattsburgh, N.Y. on Nov. 19, 1987, to Lori (Young) Cross and the late Chris Ashline. He grew up in Willsboro, N.Y. and most recently was living in York, PA.

Dillon had a passion for his drag performances and went by the stage name...

William Allen Rowden of Plattsburgh, N.Y., passed away on Dec. 23, 2024, just before his 83rd birthday.

Born in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1942, Bill grew up in a military family. A standout athlete, he earned a football scholarship to the University of Illinois, where he met his future wife, Sara Gillespie. After a...

Verda Ann Waterhouse (Nichols) born Oct. 30, 1933, deceased Jan. 10, 2025. Beloved mother of Karen Salka and husband Thomas, Adam Waterhouse and wife Denise, and David Waterhouse and wife Melanie. Beloved grandmother of Jacob Salka and partner Laura Carmichael, Joseph Waterhouse and wife Danielle, Katie Fanizza...

Evelyne Skopp (née Schaudt), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Dec. 5, 2024 at the age of 85. Born on July 31, 1939, in southern Germany, Evelyne lived a life full of love, compassion, and strength.

She married Douglas Skopp of Los Angeles, California, and together they...

Norman E. Peryer, Jr., 91, of Parker Road, West Chazy, passed away Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at his home with his loving family by his side under the care of Hospice of the North Country. He was born in Plattsburgh on July 10, 1933, the son of Norman E. Peryer, Sr. and Evelyn (Chamberlain) Peryer.

He owned and...

SMSGT David W. Valenze, USAF Retired, 82, of Champlain, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024 at his home under the care of family and Hospice of the North Country.

David was born Oct. 12, 1942 in Plattsburgh to William and Marilyn (Murray) Valenze.

After graduating from Champlain Central School, Class of 1960,...

Roger Paul Lacroix passed peacefully at home under hospice care on Dec. 30, 2024. He made the decision to conclude cancer treatment after the death of his beloved wife, Sue, in November. They are now reunited in Heaven.
Roger was born on Aug. 3, 1943, to Lucienne and Louis Bertrand Lacroix in Fall River, Mass. He...

Betty P. Myatt, 92, of Altona, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Dec. 19, 2024, at CVPH Medical Center. Betty was born in Altona, N.Y., to Richard and Pearl (LaFountain) Duprey on Sept. 28, 1932.
She worked for Clinton County Nursing Home for 19 years; she enjoyed gardening and spending time with friends.
Betty...

James L. Corron, 86, of the Moffitt Rd., Plattsburgh, joined his beloved wife "Genny" in the warmth of heaven on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Plattsburgh on May 17, 1938, the son of Leo and Leda (Gonyea) Corron.
Calling hours will be held Friday, Jan. 3,...

In Loving Memory of Kathryna Zuckerman
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kathryna Ohlsen Zuckerman, who left us peacefully on Dec. 7, 2024, at the age of 76.
Born on Feb. 24, 1948, in Plattsburgh, N.Y., Katie was the cherished daughter of James and Jane Ohlsen. She was a devoted...

Nancy J. (Ladue) Linney, 88, of Keene, N.H., passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 2, 2024, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hospital in Lebanon after suffering a fall at home.
She was born Nov. 1, 1936, in Plattsburgh, N.Y., daughter of Frances and Hannah (Ryan) Ladue, and raised in Chazy, N.Y. Nancy was valedictorian of her...

John H. Zurlo, 86, of Champlain, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at his home.
John was born Oct. 24, 1938, in Plattsburgh to John and Louise (DiGioia) Zurlo.
John graduated from St. Michael's College with the class of 1960 and received a B.A. Degree in Business Administration. He was a former business...

Peter G. Belair, 78 of Morrisonville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Peter was born in Plattsburgh on Jan. 24, 1946, to Lucien and Rose (Gamache) Belair.
Peter is survived by his dedicated wife of 52 years, Teresa (Fortin) Belair; his children, Frederick and (Amy) Belair, Margaret (Peggy) Belair,...

Robert P. Ratigan Jr., 79, of Ellenburg Depot, passed away peacefully on Dec. 7, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on March 9, 1945, the son of Robert and Alice (Raymond) Ratigan.
Robert attended Plattsburgh High School and SUNY Canton. He retired from the New York State Tax Department. In...

Beverly M. Gagnier, of West Chazy, N.Y., passed away on Dec. 6, 2024, at Meadowbrook Healthcare in Plattsburgh. She was born on May 14, 1938.
Beverly was a devoted housewife to her husband Gerald Gagnier and loved her children dearly. She took pride in her flower gardens and kindness to others. She had an artistic...

William Leonard (Bill) Bardeen, 86, most recently of Alliance Way in Manchester, N.H., died peacefully on Nov. 27, 2024, at Catholic Medical Center with his loving family by his side.
Bill was born on July 7, 1938, in Elmira, N.Y., the only son of Walter Leon and Esther Mary (Earley) Bardeen. Bill attended Elmira...