Obituaries

Jan 21, 2020

Gail Robin (Reed) Farley of Bloomingdale, NY, born March 24, 1953 passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2020 at UVM of Vermont, with her family by her side.Gail married the love of her life, Jerry Farley on April 8, 1972. They have been married for 47 years.In Gail’s spare time she enjoyed gardening, reading, her crafts and spoiling her Yorkies....

Jan 13, 2020

Catherine "Kay" Schwalenstocker, 98, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2020, surrounded by her family. Kay was born to Thomas and Anna (Clarkin) O'Brien on February 23, 1921, in Madrid, NY, earned her bachelor's degree in June 1943, and married the love of her life, Henry "Hank" Schwalenstocker, the next month. Kay always had soup bubbling on the stove, flour...

Jan 1, 2020

With heavy hearts we are announcing that Ann Marie Hewitt, 61, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones in the early morning hours of January 1st, 2020.Ann was born March 8th, 1958 in Saranac Lake NY. She was the daughter of John W. Hewitt and Mary J. Stickney. She married Stanley J. Manell on July 7th 2005 after...

Dec 26, 2019

Eleanor M. Stearns, age 95, of Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid died Thursday December 26, 2019 at Elderwood of Uihlein.Eleanor was born on July 11, 1924 in Saranac Lake, NY the daughter of Herman and Eva (Lawless) Rice. Eleanor married Francis “Red” Stearns on July 13, 1941 at St. Bernard’s Church in Saranac Lake. Red predeceased Eleanor on July...

Dec 23, 2019

June M. Riley age 84, of Saranac Lake, died Monday December 23, 2019 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.Born in Bennington, VT, on September 23, 1935, she was the daughter of Frederick and Loretta (Marcoux) LaFranchise. June married Charles (Chic) Riley on June 27, 1959, Charles predeceased her on October 31, 2015 after 56 years of marriage.Mrs. Riley...

Dec 17, 2019

Betty Jane (McClatchie) Gallo passed away on December 17, 2019 in her home of 70 years with her family by her side. Born May 26, 1925 in Keese Mills, she married Phillip Gallo in Saranac Lake on March 24, 1946.In her early years, Betty and Phil were student pilots, a fact she was very proud of. Betty enjoyed spending time...

Dec 15, 2019

Word has been received of the death of Merry A. McCormick, age 62, of Elderwood of Uihlien at Lake Placid and formerly of Saranac Lake, who died on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake PlacidFuneral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, 20 Church Street, Saranac Lake, NY. There will be no calling hours...

Dec 11, 2019

Margaret T. Turnbull, age 103, formerly of Saranac Lake, NY died Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at the Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility.Born in Manhattan, New York on March 6, 1916, she was the daughter of Frank and Margaret (Frank) Hallhuber. Margaret married John Turnbull on August 13, 1939. John predeceased her on September 19, 1976.Mrs. Turnbull had been a...

Dec 10, 2019

The Hohmeyer family announces the passing of their beloved Mom and “Omi,” Elsbeth Hohmeyer on December 10th.Elsbeth (Ellen) Hohmeyer was born 1924 in Oer-Erkenschwick, Germany to August and Emma Kriwett. She studied and became a children’s nurse.She emigrated to the United States with her husband Ernest Sr. and two children, Grita and Cornelia to Hackensack New Jersey. Their 3rd child,...

Dec 5, 2019

Ursula Wyatt Trudeau, a long-time resident of Saranac Lake, died early Thursday morning, the 5th of December at her residence at Saranac Village at Will Rogers. She was 87.Born in Montreal, Quebec, on January 17, 1932, daughter of Colonel Henry Johnston and Beatrice (Lyman) Johnston, Ursula showed an early talent in art and went on to attend the École des...

Dec 4, 2019

James P.Gibeault , age 60, of Bloomingdale NY passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake after a battle with cancer.Born in Onchiota, New York on May 22, 1959, he was the Son of James A. Gibeault and Marie Skeels. Also raised and loved by Sandra Wade of Rochester, NY. He was preceded in...

Dec 1, 2019

Raymond Francis “Ray” Riley, age 95, of Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, NY, died Sunday December 1, 2019 at Elderwood of Uihlein.Born at the Sisters Farm in Gabriels, NY on June 23, 1924, he was the son of Dennis and Elizabeth (Keegan) Riley. He met the love of his life, Patricia Tyler and they were married on November 14,...

Dec 1, 2019

Longtime resident at Camp Arden in Loon Lake, interior and rustic furniture designer Stephen (Steve) E. Gothard, 72, died at home December 1st. He was born January 17, 1946.Steve was a native of LaGrange, Illinois and graduate of Elmhurst College with a baccalaureate degree in Economics and minors in Business and Art Design. After graduation Steve joined his family-led organization...

Nov 30, 2019

Jessica Lynn Scriver, age 38, of Saranac Lake and formerly of Lake Placid, died Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake after a long battle with cancer.Born in Saranac Lake, New York on March 14, 1981, she was the daughter of David and Kathy (Hardy) Scriver. Jessica married Shawn B. White on June 29, 2013...

Nov 29, 2019

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Virginia G. Bristol announces the passing of a wonderful wife, mother, loving grandmother and great-grandmother and thoughtful friend on November 29, 2019 at the age of 100.She was born Virginia Catherine Gallagher, the second of four daughters to the late John P. and Norah A. Gallagher in Irvington, NY on February...

Nov 20, 2019

Linda M. Finn, 69, of Saranac Lake, died peacefully at home Wednesday, November 20, 2019.Born in Vergennes, Vermont on February 16, 1950, she was the daughter of Leo Tatro and Isabelle Cunningham Tatro, and was proud of her farm life upbringing. Linda married Richard Finn on September 25, 1982 in Vermontville, NY.Linda graduated from North Country Community College’s Nursing Program...

Nov 18, 2019

Maureen C. Zessin, 59 of Saranac Lake, died suddenly on Monday November 18, 2019.Born in Saranac Lake on April 7, 1960, she was the daughter of Monroe and Carol Ann (Murray) Gladd. Maureen is predeceased by both of her parents, younger sister Margaret and her husband George.Maureen loved living in Florida with her family and enjoyed visits from friends and...

Nov 14, 2019

Violet Dora, age 70, of Saranac Lake, died Thursday, November 14, 2019 surrounded by her family.Born in Saranac Lake, New York on June 1, 1949, she was the daughter of Hubert and Grace (Ratelle) St. John. Violet, married Robert Dora, Sr. on September 17, 1966 at the First United Methodist Church in Saranac Lake.Violet worked as a chambermaid for many...

Nov 10, 2019

Kathleen A. Kennedy, age 91 of Saranac Village at Will Rogers died Sunday November 10, 2019 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.Kathleen was born on June 5, 1928 in Redford, NY the daughter of Fred and Florence (Howard) Bell. Kathleen married Paul F. Kennedy on September 10, 1949 in Bloomingdale, NY. He predeceased her in 1993.Kathleen graduated from...

Nov 10, 2019