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William Preston Iii

William Preston Iii

Feb 6, 2024

William Edward Preston died in his sleep on February 6, 2024, after suffering a traumatic fall 10 days earlier. His wife of 46 years, Frances Preston, was able to ensure that his last days were as pleasant and comfortable as possible, and for that his family is eternally grateful. Known as Bill to his friends, and Billy to his family,...

Vera Eckardt

Vera Eckardt

Jan 30, 2024

Word has been received of the death of Vera Eckardt, age 92, of Vermontville, who died on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. Private family services will take place at the convenience of the family. Family and friends can share their condolences and...

Susan Bova

Susan Bova

Jan 29, 2024

Word has been received of the death of Susan Ann Bova, age 73, of Lake Placid and formerly of Saranac Lake, NY who died on Monday January 29, 2024 at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid.Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, 20 Church Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983. Calling hours are scheduled for Thursday February 1,...

Robert Callaghan

Robert Callaghan

Jan 25, 2024

Robert “Bob” F. Callaghan, age 79, of Lake Clear, died Thursday, January 25, 2024 at his home following a brief illness.Born in Saranac Lake, New York on June 22, 1944, he was the son of George and Kathryn (Otis) Callaghan. Robert met his wife, Sandra Herchenroder, on a blind date in 1964. They were married on Saturday, February 4, 1967...

Wendell Naegele

Wendell Naegele

Jan 21, 2024

Wendell Dean Naegele I, of Saranac Lake was welcomed home into the Lords loving embrace on January 21, 2024. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his family. Wendell was born in a farmhouse in a wheatfield three miles east and two miles north of Sylvan Grove, Kansas on April 19, 1936 to John and Alwina Naegele. He was the ninth of...

Phyllis Feinberg

Phyllis Feinberg

Jan 19, 2024

PHYLLIS KRINOVITZ FEINBERGOn January 19, 2024, Phyllis Feinberg, 89, passed away peacefully at her winter home in Pompano Beach, Florida after an extended illness. A third-generation native and lifelong resident of Saranac Lake, New York, she was the only child of Irving and Alice Krinovitz. After graduating from Syracuse University in 1956, she married Philip S. Feinberg, her husband of...

Patricia Kimpton

Patricia Kimpton

Jan 14, 2024

Patricia Ann Kimpton, born August 17, 1945 in Potsdam, NY, passed away the morning of January 14, 2024, at Crouse Community Center in Morrisville, NY surrounded by her family.Patricia grew up with her parents Gay and Agatha Sweet in Dickinson Center, NY. Patricia spent her early summers working on St. Regis Lake and eventually working for the same family in...

Janice Bombard

Janice Bombard

Jan 10, 2024

Janice Bombard, age 90, of Saranac Lake, died Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at home.Born in Saranac Lake, New York on January 25, 1933, she was the daughter of Alexander and Violet (Duprey) Aubin. Janice, married John Bombard on December 6, 1952 at the chapel at St. Bernard’s Church in Saranac Lake. John predeceased her on March 6, 1997.Janice was a...

Dorothy Metz

Dorothy Metz

Jan 7, 2024

Dorothy O’Connor Metz passed away on January 7, 2024 with her loving sister Betty McIntyre at her side. Dorothy was born in Malone, New York on her mother’s 40th birthday, June 24, 1935. She was the daughter of John F. O’Connor and Irene O’Leary. She married Richard Metz (deceased) in Saranac Lake in December 1978. They were married for 28...

Douglas Bombard

Douglas Bombard

Dec 31, 2023

Douglas Giles “Dougo” Bombard was born on December 6, 1932, at the old hospital in Saranac Lake. He was the second child of five, of Alfred Douglas Bombard, garage and gas station owner, and Charlotte Littlejohn, eventual manager of the Adirondack Store, both of Saranac Lake. Douglas grew up skiing in winter and fishing and hunting through the warmer months,...

Victoria Colby

Victoria Colby

Dec 31, 2023

Victoria “Vicky” L. (Hough) Colby, age 60, died on Sunday December 31, 2023 at her residence with her daughter Rachael by her side.Vicky was born on July 5, 1963 in Saranac Lake, NY. She was the fourth of 7 children, the “middle kid” born to Richard A. and Theressa (Senkbeil) Hough, II.Vicky was a talented musician, playing many instruments, but...

William Wallace

William Wallace

Dec 31, 2023

William J. Wallace, 75, of Saranac Lake, passed away at home on Saturday, December 31, 2023 with his wife Betty at his side.He was surrounded by his family, daughter Jennifer, her husband Brett Rogers, daughter Susan, her husband Keith Hooker and son Michael and his wife Courtney Wallace. Grandchildren, Samantha Hooker, Madison Ketchum, Tyler Hooker, Nevaeh Christmas Jacque Hooker, Marie...

Carlton King

Carlton King

Dec 29, 2023

Carlton Anthony “Tony” King, age 88, of Vermontville, NY passed away at the Adirondack Medical Center – Saranac Lake on Friday December 29, 2023 with his loving wife by his side.Tony was born on September 5, 1935 in Malone, NY the son of Wallace J. and Lydia (Perry) King. He married the love of his life Phyllis M. Johnson on...

William O'Reilly

William O'Reilly

Dec 24, 2023

William L. “Bill” O’Reilly, 81, of Saranac Lake, born in Watertown, NY in 1942, passed on December 24, 2023 under the care of his family supported by High Peaks Hospice.Predeceased by parents Herbert O’Reilly, Jr. and Katherine Allen O’Reilly and brother David.Survivors: Loving wife Maxine O’Reilly. Children: Sue O’Reilly, Saranac Inn, NY; Michael & Wife Casie Worden O’Reilly, Ogdensburg, NY;...

Donalda Gay

Donalda Gay

Dec 23, 2023

Donalda “Donnie” Maple Gay, age 92, of Saranac Lake, N.Y. passed away at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, N.Y. on Saturday, December 23, 2023.Donnie was born on June 29, 1931, in Saranac Lake, the daughter of Leo Maple and Marieanne Boulley Maple.Donnie and her Irish twin sister Barbara were raised by her maternal grandparents, Arthur and Della Boulley, after...

Joyce Euber

Joyce Euber

Dec 22, 2023

Death NoticeWord has been received of the death of Joyce L. Euber, age 79, of Vermontville, NY who died on Friday December 22, 2023 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake, with her husband Christopher and family by her side.At Joyce’s request, there will be no calling hours or Funeral services. Burial will be private and at the convenience...

Catherine Mack

Catherine Mack

Dec 18, 2023

Catherine “Cathy” Lindsay Mack, age 81, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2023, at Elderwood in Lake Placid.Cathy was born in Cleveland on April 26, 1942, the daughter of Charlotte and Alfred Lindsay.She graduated from Kent State University with a BFA in 1965. The same year she married Theodore Mack, who eventually became the head librarian at Paul Smiths College....

Terril Florence Ii

Terril Florence Ii

Dec 16, 2023

Terril L. Florence II, age 51, passed away peacefully at the United Health Services Hospital Inc. Wilson Medical Center in Binghamton on December 16, 2023 surrounded by love from family.Born and raised in Saranac Lake before moving to Albany in 2019 then to Binghamton in 2021, Terry worked in construction for most of his life and was a lover of...

Carol Gladd

Carol Gladd

Dec 13, 2023

Carol S. Gladd died on Wednesday December 15, 2023 surrounded by love and family. She had been a resident of Elderwood of Uihlein for over 5 years with advanced Alzheimer’s. Her family is so very grateful for the love and care she received.Carol was born to Caroline and John Lawrence Stott on December 16th, 1937. She attended Saranac Lake High...

Eric Thompson

Eric Thompson

Nov 27, 2023

Eric Stanley Thompson, 40, of Lake Clear, NY passed away unexpectedly of heart failure on November 27, 2023.He was born August 3, 1983 in Potsdam to Rick and Janet Favro Thompson, and graduated from Saranac Lake Central School.He was predeceased by his father Rick Edward Thompson in 2015.Eric is survived by his wife Ashley of Saranac Lake, sister, Kira Thompson...

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