Obituaries

Dr. Cecilia Scranton

Dr. Cecilia Scranton

Jul 12, 2025

Cecilia Scranton, DVM passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

Dr. Scranton graduated from the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell in 1986. After graduation, she practiced in a mixed large/small animal practice in Adams, NY; then worked in an equine/small animal practice in Remsen, NY. In 1992 she started her own small animal practice in Tupper Lake...

Raymond Louis Macey

Raymond Louis Macey

Jul 9, 2025

Raymond L. Macey, 94, formally of Bloomingdale, NY died peacefully surrounded by family at the Lincoln House Residential Care Home in Barre, Vermont, Wednesday July 9, 2025.

He was born May 11, 1931 in Vermontville, NY the son of Victor and Mary Macey. He was drafted into the US Army and served in the Korean War from March 1952 to December...

David P. Warner

David P. Warner

Jul 8, 2025

David P. Warner (Dave), 86, of Saranac Lake, N.Y. went to be with the Lord July 8, 2025 with his family by his side.

Dave is survived by his wife of 62 years Nancy Thoma Warner; his sons Mark (Carolyn) of Chesapeake, Va. and Matthew (Rosemary) of Saranac Lake; and his grandchildren Brandon (Rachael) of Casselberry, Fl., Bryan (Cassidy) of Potsdam,...

Michael T. Finlayson

Michael T. Finlayson

Jul 5, 2025

Michael T. Finlayson, age 57, of Saranac Lake, died Saturday, July 5, 2025 at his home.

Born in Saranac Lake, New York on November 7, 1967, he was the son of Gary and Linda (Lavigne) Finlayson.

Michael was a lifelong resident of Saranac Lake and had worked as a taxi cab driver for many years for Lavigne’s Taxi Service, Corrow’s Taxi and...

Clare Margaret Tobin

Clare Margaret Tobin

Jun 25, 2025

It is with fond memories and saddened hearts that the family of Clare Margaret Tobin announces her passing at Mercy Healthcare Center in Tupper Lake, NY on Wednesday, June 25th.

Clair was born in Peekskill NY on August 24, 1947. She was the daughter of Harold L. Harriman and Elsie G. Gott.

She graduated from Northport High School in 1967. Clare lived...

Reverend Paul Frederick Martz

Reverend Paul Frederick Martz

Jun 22, 2025

Reverend Paul Frederick Martz, of Saranac Lake NY, passed away on June 22, 2025 at Elderwood Nursing home in Lake Placid with his wife Patricia by his side. He was 81 years old.

Paul was born in Dayton, Ohio on July 22, 1943. He grew up in the Dayton area and attended The Defiance College where he met Patricia. He graduated...

The Reverend Robert Allen Rowe

The Reverend Robert Allen Rowe

Jun 18, 2025

The Reverend Robert Allen Rowe of Lake Placid died June 18, 2025, the day after his ninety-fifth birthday.

Born in Margaretville, NY, on June 17, 1930, son of Ernest and Winifred Rowe, graduated from Margaretville High School (1948) and served in the US Navy Submarine Service during the Korean War. After his discharge, Bob graduated from Syracuse University and Boston University...

Brittney M. Miller

Brittney M. Miller

Jun 17, 2025

Sadly we say goodbye to a beautiful soul, Brittney Mae Miller.

Brittney has floated away as a beautiful angel to be with her “Mom”! She had fought very hard the last three years, but lost the battle on June 17, 20205. at the University of Vermont Medical Center.

Brittney was born on August 11, 1996 in Durkee, OR.

She is survived by her...

John "Jack" Finegan

John "Jack" Finegan

Jun 15, 2025

Jack Finegan’s wonderful life came to an end on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Mayo Continuing Care in Northfield, VT. His 94 years were full of love and amazing experiences.

Jack was born in Saranac Lake in 1930 to Fletcher Finegan and Eleanor Marie Leahy. His early years were spent on the farm, playing hockey and enjoying himself.

After graduating from Saranac...

Louise E. Gladd

Louise E. Gladd

Jun 15, 2025

Heaven has received another angel, Louise Estella Brown (Louise “Weezy” Gladd), age 67, of Saranac Lake, who passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.

She will be remembered for her dedication and love for her family and her hard work. She worked for Adirondack Medical Center...

Gregory Andrew Phillips

Gregory Andrew Phillips

Jun 13, 2025

Gregory A. Phillips, age 72, of Saranac Lake, died Friday, June 13, 2025 at his home.

Born in Saranac Lake, New York on November 10, 1952, he was the son of George A. and Shirley O. (Lancto) Phillips.

Greg grew up in Lake Placid, where he attended and graduated from the Lake Placid High School in 1970. He is a veteran of...

David L. Walker

David L. Walker

Jun 9, 2025

David L. Walker, age 77, died Monday, June 9, 2025 at Tupper Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Phoenix, Arizona on December 23, 1947, he was the son of Wendell Walker and Paula (Pacheco) Walker.

David joined the United States Air Force after graduating from high school. He served for over 20 years at many bases throughout the states as well...

Edna Mae Salisbury

Edna Mae Salisbury

Jun 6, 2025

Edna Mae Call-Salisbury 79, died June 6th 2025 surrounded by family and love at her home in Bloomingdale NY. Edna is known for her soft spoken, gentle and loving demeanor, her love for a 4th of July parade and hanging out with her grandkids and great grandkids. She loved all the friends she made throughout her life. Edna was born...

Phillip A. Tucker

Phillip A. Tucker

May 25, 2025

Phillip A. Tucker, age 80, Altona, died Saturday, May 24, 2025 at C.V.P.H Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

Born in Saranac Lake, New York on January 19, 1945, he was the son of Phillip H. and Myrtle (Crowningshield) Tucker. Phillip, married Merideth Sherman on Saturday, July 3, 1965 in New Haven, VT.

Phillip had been employed for General Electric in Schenectady, NY where...

Danna Fast

Danna Fast

May 17, 2025

Dana Fast, 94, of Lake Clear, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 17 in her home. She was born March 30, 1931 in Warsaw, Poland. Most of her relatives perished in the Holocaust, but she, her mother, brother and some cousins survived. Dana’s heartwarming survival story is published in the memoir, Good in the Midst of Evil (Rise/Clearfork, 2022).

Dana earned...

John Nels

John Nels

May 8, 2025

John Nels, age 78, of Saranac Lake, NY passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the Adirondack Medical Center.

Born in Mineville, New York on October 14, 1946, he was the son of Walter and Elizabeth Nels.

John married Kathleen A. Waite on August 24, 1968 at St. Michael's Church in Witherbee, NY.

John attended and received a Bachelor's Degree from Plattsburgh...

Oren Miles Kats

Oren Miles Kats

May 6, 2025

With sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Oren Miles Kats, who passed on the morning of May 6th, 2025 during labor.

He is survived by his parents Guy Kats and Amanda Craver, sister Nina, grandfather Daniel, and uncles Omer, Alon, Iddo, and Evan. He was welcomed to the realm beyond by his grandmother Orna, uncle Jordan, and midwife Kelly.

His...

Kurt Lee Jaeger

Kurt Lee Jaeger

May 4, 2025

Kurt Lee Jaeger, age 71, of Loon Lake, NY and Palm Coast, FL died Sunday, May 4, 2025 under hospice care at his home in Florida surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Queens, New York, he was the son of Howard and Violet Jaeger. Kurt married Paige Evelyn in 1979. They were married for 45 years.

Kurt grew up on Long Island...

Kelly A. Kinch

Kelly A. Kinch

2025

With deep sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Kelly A. Mills Kinch on April 25, 2025, at Adirondack Medical, where she was reunited with her beloved husband, Paul Kinch, and son, Dylan Kinch.

Raised in Ogdensburg, NY, Kelly was a devoted and caring mother to her daughters, Autumn J. Kinch of Tupper Lake and April L. Kinch of Saranac Lake....