Obituaries

Michael Neale

Michael Neale

Sep 10, 2021

Michael F. Neale, age 59, of Ray Brook, NY passed away Friday September 10, 2021 atCVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, NY.Michael was born to Donald & Monika Neale in Mannheim Germany on October 29, 1961 andmoved to Ray Brook, NY on May 24,1962.Mike was a lifelong resident of the Tri-Lakes. He has enjoyed the last sevenyears working with his son...

Kathryn Peightal

Kathryn Peightal

Sep 8, 2021

Kathryn (Kitty) Peightal, lifelong resident of Saranac Lake, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2021. She was born June 10, 1927 to Elwood and Ruth Ober. Kitty married John “Jack” Peightal on September 3, 1948.She was raised on Riverside Drive at the home that was purchased by her grandfather in 1910 so her grandmother could cure for tuberculosis while having...

Sabra Wilson

Sabra Wilson

Aug 30, 2021

Sabra Adèle Wilson (they, them, their), age 29, of Lake Clear NY, died on August 30, 2021 following a long struggle with the effects of trauma and mental illness.Sabra was born on June 6, 1992 in Saranac Lake, NY to Peter and Pat Wilson.Sabra was a lifelong student: part of the area’s homeschool community, attended Saranac Lake High School, was...

Vernon Friend

Vernon Friend

Aug 20, 2021

Born May 22nd 1933 and died on August 20, 2021, at age 88 years old. His parents were Lucy and George Friend from Barton, Vermont. He had five siblings: Brothers: Rodney, Marvin, and Danny, Terry and Sister: Georgia.His family moved to Tupper Lake in his teen years. He then enlisted in the Air Force during the Korean War as an...

Daniel Wolfe

Daniel Wolfe

Aug 18, 2021

Word has been received of the death of Daniel James Wolfe, age 66, of Bloomingdale, NY. who passed at his residence. At the family's request, there will be no Calling Hours or Funeral Services. A private graveside service will take place for immediate family and will be held at their convenience. Pastor Eric Olsen will officiate the graveside services.Daniel proudly...

Janet Hinkley

Janet Hinkley

Aug 15, 2021

Word has been received of the death of Janet Marjorie (Wasson) Hinkley, 74, of Constable, NY. who passed away peacefully at her residence.Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, 20 Church Street, Saranac Lake, NY. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and a complete obituary will be available in the very near future.

Michael Bristol

Michael Bristol

Aug 9, 2021

Michael J. Bristol passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 9, 2021 in Middletown, NY.Known as Mike by all his friends and family, he was born in Saranac Lake on April 8, 1954 the fifth of seven children to Virginia G. and Leonard J. Bristol. Mike attended Saranac Lake High School. His fascination for trains began as a youngster...

Robert Byno Sr

Robert Byno Sr

Aug 7, 2021

On August 7th, 2021, Robert (Bob) Patrick Byno Sr., passed away at the age of 98 following a short stay at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He is now happily reunited in heaven with his loving wife, Gloria, to celebrate their wedding anniversary on August 18th.Bob was born in Brooklyn Queens,...

Richard Persico

Richard Persico

Aug 6, 2021

Richard Armando Persico, a prominent environmental lawyer with a long and distinguished career as an innovator and administrator of land use and environmental laws in the Adirondacks and State of New York, passed away on the 5th day of August, 2021 at the age of 88.In 1973, Mr. Persico, when Chief Counsel to Governor Rockefeller's Office of State Planning, drafted...

Roger Smith

Roger Smith

Aug 1, 2021

Roger E. Smith, 59, of Gabriels, died on Sunday August 1st, 2021 at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake, NY surrounded by his family. Born in Hackettstown, NJ, he was the son of Randolph and Virginia Smith. At the age of 7, Roger and his family moved to the Paul Smith’s area.Roger was predeceased by his parents Randolph and Virginia...

Elliody Bickford

Elliody Bickford

Aug 1, 2021

Elliody Marie Bickford, age 86, died peacefully Sunday August 1, 2021 at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid.Elliody was born on February 10, 1935 in Vermontville, NY one of nine children born to Herbert and Florence (Aubin) Shene. She married Kendall N. Bickford on November 24, 1951 in Lake Placid, NY.Elliody attended Saranac Lake High School and taught herself how...

Rev. Richard Stone

Rev. Richard Stone

Jul 31, 2021

Rev. Richard F. Stone, 90, of Canton, NY passed away peacefully in the early evening on July 31, 2021 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital with his loving wife and daughter by his side a few hours before.Richard (Dick) was born on February 22, 1931 to Willis and Muriel (Mahoney) Stone in Waterloo, NY. He graduated from Waterloo High School, NY, Grove...

Kerri Torres

Kerri Torres

Jul 28, 2021

Kerri Sue Torres, age 44, of Saranac Lake, a devoted mother of two and loving wife and sister, has passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Elizabethtown Community Hospital after battling pancreatic cancer.Born in Plattsburgh, New York on March 22, 1977, she was the daughter of Paula Kathleen Raymond.In addition to caring for her family, Kerri’s greatest achievement was...

Jon Bombard

Jon Bombard

Jul 24, 2021

Jon B. Bombard Sr., age 83, of Saranac Lake, died Saturday, July 24, 2021.Born in Saranac Lake, New York on July 24, 1938, he was the son of Douglas and Charlotte (Littlejohn) Bombard who predeceased him.Jon served in the United States Air Force for over 20 years, retiring as Master Sargent Instructor on SAC.Jon is survived by his wife of...

Bernard Mccormick

Bernard Mccormick

Jul 23, 2021

Bernard “B.J.” McCormick, age 37, of Saranac Lake, died Friday, July 23, 2021. He was born in Saranac Lake, New York, on February 11, 1984, the son of Ernest Rice and Betsy (McCormick) Corris.B.J. grew up in Saranac Lake where he attended local schools and was an exceptional football player for the high school football teams. B.J. worked in construction...

Darlene Wright

Darlene Wright

Jul 14, 2021

Darlene E. Wright, age 60, of Saranac Lake, died on July 14th in her home in Saranac Lake under the care of her husband, Craig Wright, and High Peaks Hospice.Born in Saranac Lake on September 12, 1960, Darlene was the daughter of Raymond (predeceased on February 15, 2009) and Elaine (predeceased on July 3, 2021) Begor. She would then go...

Frederick Morrow

Frederick Morrow

Jul 4, 2021

Ted Morrow age 92, of Saranac Lake was born on December 9, 1928 in Plattsburgh, NY, when Calvin Coolidge was president and 17 presidents later left us on the 4th of July in 2021.Ted was the last remaining child of 13 to Herbert and Stella Morrow. Ted was a US Navy combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient. He served during...

Sheila Stephenson

Sheila Stephenson

Jul 4, 2021

Sheila A. Stephenson, age 86, of Saranac Lake, NY, passed away on July 4, 2021 at the Alice Center in Malone, NY with family by her side.Sheila was born on December 31, 1934 in Saranac Lake, NY to Lancelot Durward Longtemps and Ida Isabella Ann Shelhamer.Sheila attended St. Bernard’s School and graduated from Saranac Lake High School. She attended North...

Elaine Begor

Elaine Begor

Jul 3, 2021

Elaine M. Begor, age 83, of Vermontville, died Saturday, July 3, 2021 at her son’s home in Vermontville under the care of High Peaks Hospice.Born in Bloomingdale, NY on January 31, 1938, she was the daughter of Burland and Lena (Duquette) Tummons. Elaine married Raymond Begor October 24, 1959 in Bloomingdale, NY. He predeceased her on February 15, 2009.Elaine had...

Josef Mazurkiewicz

Josef Mazurkiewicz

Jul 2, 2021

Josef S Mazurkiewicz, formerly of Hammond, NY passed peacefully July 2, 2021 at his residence in Saranac Lake, NY at the age of 75.Josef was born in England, the son of Stanislaw and Lily Mazurkiewicz and raised in Scotland prior to immigrating to the United States with his parents. He lived in New York City and Long Island and attended...