Obituaries

Patricia Simpson

Patricia Simpson

Nov 1, 2018

Patricia O. (Fina) Simpson of Saranac Lake, died November 1, 2018. She was born in Saranac Lake the daughter of Pascal and Isabel Wisdom Fina on February 2, 1937.She attended schools in Saranac Lake and worked for several years at Uihlein Mercy Center as a nurse’s aide and in food services.She was predeceased by her parents and her son Stephan,...

James Glavin

James Glavin

Nov 1, 2018

James E. Glavin (Jim), 95, passed peacefully into God’s loving arms on All Saints Day, November 1, 2018 at Elderwood in Lake Placid. He was a recent resident of the Will Rogers in Saranac Lake, and a 25 year resident of Cranberry Lake. Jim was born in Syracuse where he lived for 65 years before retiring in 1988 to the...

Robert "Bob"  Donaldson Sr

Robert "Bob" Donaldson Sr

Oct 29, 2018

Robert “Bob” A. Donaldson, Sr., age 75, of Lake Clear, died Monday, October 29, 2018 at University of Vermont surrounded by his familyBorn in Saranac Lake, NY on April 14, 1943, he was the son of Adrian and Emma (Perk) Donaldson.Bob loved working and being in the woods. He also took great pride as everyone who knew him in his...

John Crary

John Crary

Oct 25, 2018

John G. Crary, 65, of Paul Smiths, NY, died Thursday, October 25, 2018 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.John was born in Saranac Lake on May 30, 1953 the son of Newell and Fannie (Tyler) Crary.John served in the U.S. Army for 21 years; he was an Airborne Ranger, veteran of Desert Storm and retired as a Lieutenant...

Rev. Mr. Frederick Mader Jr

Rev. Mr. Frederick Mader Jr

Oct 24, 2018

Reverend Mr. Frederick J. Mader Jr., age 90, an ordained deacon of the Diocese of Ogdensburg and lifetime resident of Saranac Lake, NY died on Wednesday October 24th, 2018 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake. He resided at Mercy Living Center in Tupper Lake, NY since 2015, after living for over 14 years at Saranac Village at Will...

Barbara Kristoffersen

Barbara Kristoffersen

Oct 21, 2018

Barbara A. Kristoffersen, age 58, of Potsdam, died Sunday, October 21, 2018 at her home following a long illness.Born in Saranac Lake, New York on January 06, 1960, she was the daughter of Robert and Patricia (Quigley) Dupree. Barbara, married Roy Kristoffersen on June 18, 1982 in Saranac Lake, New York. He predeceased her July 27, 2007.Barb grew up in...

Jeffrey Couture

Jeffrey Couture

Oct 15, 2018

Jeffrey J. Couture (Coutch), aged 60, died peacefully at his home in Saranac Lake, New York, during his favorite season.Coutch graduated from Paul Smith’s College in ‘78, with a degree in Ecology & Environmental Technology. He fell in love with the Adirondacks, and made the mountains his home. Coutch was a gifted artist, woodworker, and musician who had a special...

Virginia Lester-Santy

Virginia Lester-Santy

Oct 12, 2018

Virginia Anne Lester-Santy of Gabriels, NY passed away unexpectedly on Friday October 12th, 2018 at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh, NY, at the age of 68, surrounded by her loving husband and two sons.Virginia or "Virgi" as she was often referred by is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, John Santy of Gabriels, NY, a son Daniel...

Kathy Cahill

Kathy Cahill

Oct 11, 2018

Word has been received of the death of Kathy Ann Cahill of Lake Placid. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, Inc. Memorial donations can be made to "Hope Lodge" in care of the funeral home.

Grace Lamica

Grace Lamica

Oct 9, 2018

Word has been recieved of the death of Grace E. Lamica, age 75, of Saranac Lake, who died on Tuesday, October 09, 2018 at her residence.Fortune-Keough Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Services are private and will be at the convenience of the family.Friends wishing to remember Grace E. Lamica may make memorial contributions to the Defenders of Wildlife...

James Duncan

James Duncan

Oct 5, 2018

James Stuart Duncan, 71, of Saranac Village at Will Rogers in Saranac Lake, died Friday October 5, 2018 at his residence.Born in Niskayuna, NY on May 3, 1947, he was the son of Stuart and Nellie (Stenges) Duncan.Jim was predeceased by his mother and father, and is survived by his sister and brother-in-Law Maribeth and Dave Kuzia of Shelburne, Vt,...

Cris Zervas

Cris Zervas

Sep 30, 2018

Cris Zervas, 77, of Saranac Lake passed away Sunday Sept 30th, 2018 at Adirondack Medical Center after a long battle with illness.Cris was born September 14th of 1941 in Greece. Cris was easy to love, always smiling and cheering others up. Cris loved anything to do with making someone happy or helping someone in anyway. This past year Cris started...

Kyle Sorensen

Kyle Sorensen

Sep 27, 2018

On Thursday, September 27, Kyle Jonathan Sorensen, loving son and brother passed away at the age of 38.Kyle was born on November 1, 1979 in Saranac Lake, New York. He graduated from Saranac Lake High School in 1998. He went on to attend the State University of Fredonia where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Business. Kyle was employed by...

Sr. Rhea Bean, Rsm

Sr. Rhea Bean, Rsm

Sep 26, 2018

Sister Rhea Bean, RSM, age 79, of the Sisters of Mercy, died at Calvary Hospital, Bronx, New York on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Born in Enosburg Falls, VT to the late Donald and Vivian Bean. She is survived by her four brothers Daniel, David, Larry and Philip and their families.A Sister of Mercy for 61 years, Sister Rhea was gifted,...

Mary Ann Macintire

Mary Ann Macintire

Sep 23, 2018

Mary Ann MacIntire, 80, of Saranac Lake, died Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.Born in Syracuse, NY on September 2, 1938, she was the daughter of Michael and Barbara (Melnick) Gonsa.Mary Ann married Robert G.MacIntire on May 14, 1966 in Syracuse, NY.Mary Ann was a resident of Saranac Lake for forty-six years. She had...

Cynthia Bushman

Cynthia Bushman

Sep 19, 2018

Cynthia Ann Bushman, age 60, of Saranac Lake died Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone.Born in Saranac Lake, New York on November 05, 1957, she was the daughter of Gilbert and Barbara (Stringham) Pelkey. Cynthia married James Bushman on December 28, 1992 at the Stringham residence. James predeceased her on February, 12, 2012Cindy was...

Kendyl Willette

Kendyl Willette

Sep 18, 2018

Born in Saranac Lake, on Dec 11, 1959, to Addie M. (LaFountain) and Paul A. Wilette, Kendyl David Willette, of the Bloomingdale Willette's, passed peacefully with family by his side Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at the Stratton VAMC in Albany, NY.Kendyl played football as a Redskin and was a proud 1978 graduate of Saranac Lake High School. Honorably serving in...

Edna Greenwood

Edna Greenwood

Sep 16, 2018

Edna Phyllis Greenwood, age 66, of Saranac Lake, died Sunday, September 16, 2018 at her home following a long illness.Born in Sacramento, CA on August 30, 1952, she was the daughter of Lloyd and Kathryn (Brooks) Greenwood.Edna was a live long resident and had been employed at the American Management Association for 15 years and later for the Grand Union...

Michael Kondrowski

Michael Kondrowski

Sep 9, 2018

On Sunday September 9th, 2018, Michael Kondroski fell asleep in death as a result of heart complications.Michael was born on June 15, 1949 to parents Mae (Cook) Kondroski and Michael Kondroski in Newark, NJ.In 1970, after extensive Bible study and research, he became one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Michael was later married to Miriam Hillman on June 12, 2971 at the...

Grace Williams Kipping

Grace Williams Kipping

Sep 3, 2018

Grace Lucinda Williams Kipping, age 72, of Saranac Lake, died unexpectedly on Monday, September 03, 2018 at her home.Born in Lime Rock, Connecticut on January 16, 1946, she was the daughter of Richard and Abby (McIntyre`) Williams.Grace attended and was in the first graduating class of the Nursing program at North Country Community College in 1968. She worked at various...