Obituaries

Judith Huyck

Judith Huyck

Dec 9, 2020

Judith A. (Randall) Huyck died December 9, 2020 at Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake. Judy’s seven year struggle with Dementia is now over and she is at peace. During her illness she remained at home under the excellent and devoted care of family and home health care professionals for which the family is very, very grateful.Judy was born April...

Natalie Leduc

Natalie Leduc

Dec 8, 2020

Natalie B. (Bombard) Leduc, age 90, of Saranac Village at Will Rogers died Tuesday December 8, 2020 at Adirondack Medical Center in Lake Placid.Natalie was born in Saranac Lake on September 10, 1930, the daughter of Douglas and Charlotte (Littlejohn) Bombard. Early on in life she was to married to Glenn T. Corl. In 1970 she married Lucien Leduc in...

Ernest Amero

Ernest Amero

Nov 25, 2020

Ernest “Ernie” Amero, 89, of Dickinson Center, NY formerly of Largo, FL and Saranac Lake, NY peacefully passed away at his residence on Wednesday November 25, 2020 with his daughter Debbie and her husband Mike at his side. Ernie was born in Lynn, MA on August 17, 1931, the son of Henry and Marie (Bourque) Amero.Ernie grew up and attended...

Sandra Ducatt

Sandra Ducatt

Nov 24, 2020

Word has been received of the death of Sandra "Sandy" Ann (Wilkins) Ducatt on Tuesday November 24, 2020 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake, NY. A complete obituary will be published in the near future. At Sandy's request, there will be No Calling Hours. A private family Funeral Service and burial in St. John's in the Wilderness Cemetery...

Marion Columbe

Marion Columbe

Nov 21, 2020

Marion Elizabeth “Betty” Columbe, age 88, of Bloomingdale, NY died peacefully on Saturday November 21, 2020 at her residence surrounded by family.Betty was born in Saranac Lake on March 23, 1932 the daughter of “Ned” and Frances O’Neil Wood. She married Gaylord Columbe in Plattsburgh, NY on February 1, 1957. He predeceased her in October 1985.Betty was a lifelong resident...

Lenore Reynolds

Lenore Reynolds

Nov 17, 2020

Born November 24, 1931, Lenore Carol Helwig, passed away from COVID-19 related complications November 17, 2020. Growing up in Queens, N Y she enjoyed countless days at Jones Beach. A budding still life artist, she attended P.S. 154 in New York and received a 2-year degree from the School of Industrial Art in 1949. Always enjoying and having a penchant...

Lucille Beideck

Lucille Beideck

Nov 12, 2020

Lucille F. Beideck, 100, of Saranac Lake, passed away on November 12, 2020, with her son by her side at Mercy Living Center in Tupper Lake. Lucille was born March 9, 1920, to Harold and Elsie Bartlett Haskell in the Town of Pembroke, N.Y. She graduated salutatorian from Corfu High School and received a degree from Rochester Business Institute. She...

Norma Peckham

Norma Peckham

Nov 7, 2020

Norma Abbott Peckham, age 91, of Vermontville, New York, beloved wife of the late John W. Peckham Sr, died peacefully on November 7th, 2020. Norma was born in Saranac Lake, New York on August 14th, 1929 to the late Howard and Blanche Abbott.Norma was employed by Bic Corporation in Milford, CT until her retirement. After her retirement, Norma and her...

Thomas Boothe

Thomas Boothe

Oct 30, 2020

Thomas M. Boothe, age 71, of 273 Glenwood Drive, Saranac Lake, died Friday, October 30, 2020 while hiking with friends in Chesterfield.Born in Bethesda, Maryland on September 7, 1949, he was the son of Perry M. Boothe and Marcia Hammond Boothe. His father’s career in the United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps saw the family move regularly, with Tom growing...

John Steen

John Steen

Oct 30, 2020

John A. Steen, age 91, of 60 Church Street, Saranac Lake, died peacefully Friday, October 30, 2020 at his home while in the care of hospice following a long illness. He was surrounded by family and friends.Born in Cambridge, New York on August 27, 1929, he was the son of the late Alf K. and Frances (Burns) Steen. John married...

Eileen Laplante

Eileen Laplante

Oct 29, 2020

Eileen (Gen) Madden LaPlante, age 87 of 185 Old Military Road. Lake Placid, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 29, 2020, at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid and God has finally granted her wish to be with Bob after 9 long, lonely years of living without him.Born in Saranac Lake, New York on March 21, 1933, she was the daughter...

Dorene Fletcher

Dorene Fletcher

Oct 26, 2020

Word has been received of the death of Dorene Jean (Hadlock) Fletcher, 62, of Saranac Lake, NY who passed away on October 26, 2020 at the home of her daughter Carrie Rochelle following a courageous battle with Cancer.At this time, all services are private and will be at the convenience of the family. A complete obituary will be published in...

Patrick O'Dell

Patrick O'Dell

Oct 19, 2020

Patrick “Pat the Painter” W. O'Dell, age 64, of Saranac Lake, died Monday, October 19, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.Born in AuSable Forks, New York on July 17, 1956, he was the son of Eugene and Genevieve (Havens) O'Dell.Pat grew up and attended schools in AuSable Forks, NY. He has worked as a painter for over 35...

Margaret Lapoint

Margaret Lapoint

Oct 18, 2020

Margaret M. La Point passed away peacefully on October 18th. She was 97 years old. \Margaret was a life-long resident of Saranac Lake. She was the daughter of Frank and Marie. Margaret graduated from St. Bernard’s school in 1936 and Saranac Lake High school in 1940. Margaret is predeceased by her siblings, Rita, Edward, and Louise. Margaret never married but...

Alma Sawyer

Alma Sawyer

Oct 12, 2020

Alma B. Sawyer, 97, went to be with the Lord on October 12, 2020. She passed at home with her family and caregivers by her side.Alma was born October 3, 1923 in Redford, NY to Daniel and Jane Charbonneau.She graduated from Assumption of Mary School in Redford, NY. Alma married Gordon R. (Reggie) Sawyer on April 5, 1942. She lived...

Matthew Czarnecki

Matthew Czarnecki

Oct 10, 2020

Matthew Czarnecki of Saranac Lake, NY, formerly of Rome, NY, passed away on October 10, 2020.Matt was born March 28, 1931 to William and Katherine (Radon) Czarnecki. He graduated from Rome Free Academy, class of 1949. He attended Aliane College in Pennsylvania and University of Michigan.Matt had many interests including his daily crosswords, building models, collecting replica vehicles, his beloved...

Ruth Whitney

Ruth Whitney

Oct 9, 2020

On Friday October 9, 2020 Ruth May (Ratelle) Whitney passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Adirondack Health. She was born May 27, 1935 to Louise (Favro) Ratelle and Joseph Ratelle.Ruth grew up in Saranac Lake, graduating in 1953. She married the love of her life, Lynn E. Whitney, Jr. of Lake Placid, NY on August 29, 1953. She...

Candice Rivers

Candice Rivers

Oct 8, 2020

Candice Bell Rivers, age 70, of Saranac Lake, died Thursday, October 8, 2020 at University of Vermont Medical Center.Born in Saranac Lake, New York on May 7, 1950, she was the daughter of Ingelton and Marie (Bell) Schenck. Candice, married Carlton Rivers, Sr. on May 8, 1976 in Glens Falls, NY.Candy was a lifelong resident of Saranac Lake and had...

Michelle St. Amand

Michelle St. Amand

Sep 30, 2020

Michelle Marie St. Amand, age 40, of Saranac Lake, NY died unexpectedly on Wednesday September 30, 2020 at her residence.Michelle was born in Glastonbury, Ct on August 7, 1980, the daughter of Jerry St. Amand and Linda St. John.Michelle was a longtime resident of Saranac Lake and worked for Citizens Advocate for a number of years before becoming disabled. She...

Vicki Sleinkofer

Vicki Sleinkofer

Sep 29, 2020

Word has been received of the death of Vicki Lynn (Sands) Sleinkofer, age 60, of Rainbow Lake, NY who died on Tuesday September 29, 2020 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake following a lengthy illness.Services are private and will be at the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home of Saranac...