Andrew Rawdon
Nov 15, 2023
ANDREW (ANDY) S. RAWDON, 68Most recently living in Potsdam, NY, Andy left us peacefully while hospitalized at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, NY on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. He was born on September 15, 1955, in South Orange, NJ to Richard H. and Marilyn E. Rawdon.Andy was happiest when he was either in the mountains, on the water kayaking, reading, and...
Betty Norek
Nov 11, 2023
Betty Jo (Waddington) Norek, also known as “Hubbard”, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 11, 2023 at her home in Saranac Lake, NY.Betty was born in Emporium, PA on June 1, 1926 to Rexford Waddington, Sr. and Minnie (Evans) Waddington.At the age of nine months, Betty became a foster-child of Christopher Columbus and Rose (Barr) Vandermark. In 1948 she became...
Cathy Scarnati
Nov 7, 2023
Cathy Mingery Scarnati, age 71, of Malone NY, passed away on Tuesday November 7, 2023 at Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone surrounded by her Friends to whom were family to Cathy.Cathy was born on June 27, 1952 in New York, NY the daughter of Salvatore Scarnati and Helen Mingey.Cathy grew up in Manhattan and then later moved to Saranac...
Judith Duryea
Nov 6, 2023
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family, on November 6, 2023.Judy, known as “Nana” to her 11 grandchildren, was born in Warwick, NY to Jennie (Sinsabaugh) and Henry Luft on July 11, 1937. She grew up in Warwick surrounded by a large, loving family, making countless memories with her parents, brother, cousins,...
Richard Wright
Nov 3, 2023
Richard J. “Dick” Wright, age 86, of Saranac Lake, died Friday, November 3, 2023 at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid.Born in Saranac Lake, New York on May 1, 1937, he was the son of Kenneth and Vida (Winch) Wright. Richard, married Susanne Burman on Saturday, November 7, 1959 at St. Bernard's Church in Saranac Lake. She predeceased him on...
L.A. "Tony" Waickman
Nov 2, 2023
L.A. “Tony” Waickman, MD died on Nov. 2, 2023 at home surrounded by love.Tony was the oldest of seven siblings born to Frank and Marie Waickman.After finishing college at Holy Cross and medical school at the University of Rochester, he completed his internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at the University of Iowa. He then did medical volunteer work in...
Barbara Brearton
Oct 31, 2023
Barbara A. Brearton, age 85, of 60 Church Street, Saranac Lake, died Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at her home.Born in Massena, New York on October 25, 1938, she was the daughter of James and Luella (Brown) Brearton.Barbara graduated from Saranac Lake High School in 1956 and later attended and graduated from Albany Business College where she was crowned Sweetheart of...
Theodore Mack
Oct 30, 2023
Theodore Durham “Ted” Mack, age 83, died on Monday October 30, 2023 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake. NY.Ted was born in Glens Falls, NY on December 27, 1939. He was the son of Richard and Doris (Kirch) Mack.Ted grew up on the outskirts of Troy, NY where his parents taught him many of the skills of living...
John Collins
Oct 26, 2023
John Peter Collins, age 73, a long-time resident of Saranac Lake, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake, NY.John was born on February 28, 1950 in Jamaica, Queens, NY the son of John McCauley and Rita Ann (Farnum) Collins. He grew up in Freeport, Long Island with his two older siblings, Michael...
Nancy Butchino
Oct 26, 2023
Word has been received of the death of Nancy D. Butchino, age 75, of Saranac Lake, NY and Nanticoke, PA, who died on Thursday October 26, 2023 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, 20 Church Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983. At Nancy’s request, there will be no...
Rita Madden
Oct 25, 2023
Word has been received of the death of Rita F. Sageman Madden, of Saranac Lake, who died peacefully on Wednesday October 25, 2023 at her daughters home in Merritt Island, FL, with her daughters by her side.Born in Brockton, MA on October 3, 1925, she was the daughter of Albert and Annie Fleury . Rita married William F. Madden, Jr....
Gerald Lapage
Oct 24, 2023
Gerald P. LaPage 1948 - 2023In Loving Memory of Gerald P. LaPage, a man whose presence was nothing short of Legendary, Known by many names, "Legend" was the one truly encapsulated his essence. Whether he was engrossed in the game of pull tabs at the Moose or Veterans Club, or keeping a watchful eye to ensure his row remained untouched,Gerald...
Michael Sinclair Md
Oct 24, 2023
Michael C. Sinclair, M.D.Michael died from complications of Lymphoma on Tuesday, October 24 at his home in Sugar Bush, NY. He moved to the Adirondacks in 2018 and enjoyed paddling his Hornbeck canoe, skiing, snowshoeing, keeping bees and making maple syrup.Michael was born in San Francisco, California on November 11, 1940 to Dorothy and Stanley Sinclair. He graduated cum laude...
Jeanne Hart
Oct 22, 2023
Jeanne Kelly Hart, age 97, of Saranac Lake, died Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake, New York.Born in 1926 in Jersey City, New Jersey, Jeanne was the daughter of John Ward Kelly and Anna Doran Kelly. She grew up in Hoboken, NJ and served as a cadet nurse in World War II, graduating from Jersey...
Judith Vaughn
Oct 16, 2023
Judith (Bunker) (Smith) Vaughn, left this world to be with her Heavenly Father on October 16, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.Judy was born in Cadyville, NY on December 6, 1944, sixth of the Magnificent Seven Bunkers (Joann, Barb, Nita, Jerry, Rod, and Bill) to Leon and Cora (Morgan) Bunker.Judy married Charles (Chuck) Smith on September 17, 1966. Their three...
Robert O'Neil
Oct 12, 2023
Robert P. “Bob” O’Neil, age 93, of Bloomingdale, NY died on Thursday October 12, 2023 with his wife and family by his side.Robert was born on July 17, 1930 in Franklin Falls, NY, the son of John and Margaret (Brewster) O’Neil. He married the love of his life, Shirley Jean Golden on September 16, 1950 in Ausable Forks, NY. They...
Karin Goesser
Oct 11, 2023
Karin Goesser of Saranac Lake, formerly of Cranberry Lake, passed away after a short illness on October 11th, 2023 in West Hartford, CT. She had recently moved there to be closer to her daughter, Julia Assaiante, and Julia's family. In addition to Julia, she is survived by her daughters Sabine Vossen and Gisela Vigener-Emonds, both of Aachen, Germany, Birgit Gösser...
Jean Fitzgerald
Oct 6, 2023
Jean Marion Fitzgerald Born June 17, 1926 Niagara Falls, NYIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Jean Fitzgerald, who departed this world on October 6, 2023, in the comfort of her own home, cradled in the loving embrace of her devoted son. Jean’s departure was a testament to her unwavering spirit and determination, as she...
The Rev. Fredrick Dennis
Oct 6, 2023
The Rev. Fredrick Hogarth Dennis died peacefully on Friday, October 6th at AMC. At his bedside during his final hours were his beloved wife Connie, several of his children, step-children, and several good friends. He is survived by Connie, to whom he was happily married for 46 years, his son, Robert (Suzy) of Bemidji, MN, daughter Jessica, of Duluth, MN,...
Richard Watson
Sep 28, 2023
Richard H. “Dick” Watson, age 88, passed away Thursday September 28, 2023 at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, NY.Dick was born on the White family farm in Westport, NY on June 9, 1935, the son of Maurice and Aletha (White) Watson.Dick grew up and attended school in Elizabethtown, NY where he was athlete of the year in 1953. In...
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