
Thomas Monroe
Apr 27, 2017
Thomas R. Monroe, 78, currently of Sackets Harbor, NY and longtime resident of Saranac Lake, NY, died peacefully on Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Samaritan Hospital in Watertown NY surrounded by his family.Born in Portville NY on March 8, 1939, he was the son of Mr. Richard C. and Theresa Monroe (Warren). Tom grew up in Portville in Southern Cattaraugus...

Barbara Hyde
Apr 25, 2017
Barbara T. Hyde, daughter of Frederick and Helen Tousley, died at her home Tuesday April 25th on Lake Kiwassa surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of Saranac Lake Barb traces her roots back to one the first settlers, Pliney Miller.Born November 16, 1924, Barb attended and graduated Saranac Lake High School in 1942 continuing her education at Middlebury...

The Rev. William Small
Apr 23, 2017
The Reverend Canon William D. Small, 82, passed away on April 23, 2017 at Adirondack Medical Center, a Priest of the Episcopal Church, survived by his wife, Darleen Ellen Small, his son, W. David Small and Cecilia T. Small of Maynard, MA by his daughter Rebecca Small Kellogg and Steven S. Kellogg of Dexter, NY and his daughter Joan Small...

Helen Rock
Apr 16, 2017
Helen E. Rock, age 89, of Saranac Lake, died Sunday, April 16, 2017 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.Born in Malone, New York on April 11, 1928, she was the daughter of Wilbur and Theresa (Sussey) Gonyea. Helen married Clarence Rock in Saranac Lake in 1975. He predeceased her in 1993.Hlen worked at the Saranac Lake General Hospital...

Nancy Depuy
Apr 13, 2017
Nancy Clara Bartholomew DePuy, 82, of 36 Rockland Ave, Saranac Lake, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 13, 2017 in Albany New York. Her husband of 61 years, Richard Vernon DePuy, also of Saranac Lake, and her devoted companion, was with her. The two had recently moved to the Kingsway Nursing Center in Schenectady, NY.Nancy Clara Bartholomew was born in...
Jo-Anne Kerst Branch
Apr 11, 2017
Jo Anne “Joey” Kerst Branch, age 83, of Saranac Lake, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at C.V.P.H Medical Center in Plattsburgh, NY.Born in Ticonderoga, New York on July 04, 1933, she was the daughter of Dwinal and Margaret (Koen) Kerst.Joey grew up in Schroon Lake where she attended high school and graduated as Valedictorian of her class.She later attended the...

Richard May
Apr 11, 2017
Richard “Dick” May, 88, of 78 Will Rogers Drive, Saranac Lake, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2017.He was born in Syracuse, New York on November 19, 1928, he was the son of George and Bernice (Clift) May. Richard married Helen Case on September 26, 1953 in Marcellus, NY.Dick retired from the insurance industry in 1984, and moved to Saranac...

Virginia Queior
Apr 8, 2017
Virginia Mary Queior, 88, passed away peacefully at her Ray Brook home on April 8, 2017. Virginia was born on August 13, 1928 in Saranac Lake, NY to George and Stella Riebel. Virginia graduated from Saranac Lake High School in 1946.She married Oliver Joseph Queior, Jr. on August 31, 1949 in Saranac Lake, NY by Judge Andrew Weller. Virginia attended...

Lucien Myers Sr
Apr 4, 2017
Lucien B. Myers Sr., 88, of Vermontville, formerly of Warwick, NY, entered into eternal rest Tuesday April 4, 2017 peacefully at home.Lou was born in Goshen, NY on September 13, 1928, the son of Randolph and Florence Galloway Myers.He graduated from Warwick High School. Before retiring to Vermontville he was the owner of “Lou Myer’s Plumbing and Heating”, member of...

Ginger Lawless Hughes
Mar 29, 2017
Ginger Lee Hughes passed away Wednesday, March 29th, surrounded by her adoring family at her son’s home in Saranac Lake.Born June the 10th, 1937 in Saranac Lake, NY to Austin and Betty Gowan, she was the youngest sister to Austin Junior, Gertrude, Joyce, Norma, Joan, and Richard. Ginger's Mother, Betty Gowan was the constant guiding force in her life. Ginger...

Lewis Conway
Mar 27, 2017
Lewis A. Conway, age 65, of Lake Placid, NY died Monday, March 27, 2017.Born in Lake Placid, New York on March 02, 1952, he was the son of Alfred and Johanna H. (Berg) Conway. Lewis, married Cindy Porter on March 2, 1977 in Lake Placid.Lewis had been a lifelong resident of Lake Placid where he owned and operated the Northern...

Clarence Lester Sr
Mar 25, 2017
Clarence H. Lester, Sr., age 86, of Keesemills Road, Paul Smiths, NY died Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.Born in Paul Smiths, New York on November 09, 1930, he was the son of Wayne and Lois (Childs) Lester. Clarence married Dorothy M. Ero on January 29, 1955 in the Malone Methodist Church. Dorothy predeceased...

William Sexton
Mar 23, 2017
William “Bill” C. Sexton, age 71, of Vermontville, died Thursday, March 23, 2017 at his home.Born in Olean, New York on February 11, 1946, he was the son of Albert and Dorothy (Martin) Sexton.Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.He is survived by one brother Jon (Erika) Sexton of Saranac Lake and one brother-in-law Oscar Moorehouse of Vermontville. He was preceded...

Bernadette Derby
Mar 22, 2017
Bernadette Harrigan Derby, formally of Malone, New York died on March 22, 2017 in Walnut Creek California at John Muir Hospital after contracting pneumonia. She was 90 years old.Born July 28, 1926 in Saranac Lake, New York she was the daughter of Lauretta and Michael Harrigan who predeceased her. Bernadette had two brothers, both long-time residents of the Tri-Lake Area...

Jeanine Sporck
Mar 20, 2017
Jeanine Florence Sporck, (Jeanine Wamsganz, May 14th, 1929), beloved wife to Charles E. Sporck passed away on March 20th, 2017, at Castle Hospital in Kailua, Hawaii. Jeanine is predeceased by her two loving sons Charles and Jonathan Sporck and is survived by her devoted and youngest son Christian and by her beloved daughter Martha Jane and daughter-in-law Mary. She leaves...

Brad Macdowell
Mar 20, 2017
Brad “Eggplant” MacDowell, age 68, of Saranac Lake, died Monday, March 20, 2017 at Birch Point.Born in Saranac Lake, New York on July 09, 1948, he was the son of Winchester and Charmion (Maloney) MacDowell.Brad had been employed as a bartender for many years for various area businesses. He also had worked as a carpenter for the Carpenters Union. Brad...

Arlene Branch
Mar 15, 2017
Arlene J. Branch, age 87, of 23 Prescott Place, Saranac Lake, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.Born in Pulaski, NY on June 25, 1929, she was the daughter of Frank and Clair E. (Kelsey) LeBeau.Arlene attended and graduated from High School in Pulaski, NY. She went on to receive her bachelors of education...

Sharon Gunther
Mar 8, 2017
Sharon Gunther, age 67, of Saranac Lake, died Wednesday, March 08, 2017 at the Adirondack Medical Center following a brief illness.Born in Saranac Lake, New York on November 04, 1949, she was the daughter of Earl and Gladys (Wilson) Catillaz. Sharon married Gary Gunther on June 16, 1973 at St. Bernard’s Church in Saranac Lake. He predeceased her on September...

Hawley Snyder
Mar 4, 2017
Hawley R. Snyder, age 82, of Saranac Lake, died Saturday, March 04, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.Born in Pierrepont, NY on May 12, 1934, he was the son of Roy and Virginia (Parody) Snyder. Hawley married Frances Lewis on April 4, 1959 in Norfolk, NY.Hawley had been employed as the Head Custodian for the Lake Placid Elementary...

R. Patrick Howard
Mar 2, 2017
R. Patrick Howard, age 78 from Saranac Lake, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 2. Born in Saranac Lake on August 15, 1938 he was the the son of the late Timothy and Mildred (OŃeil) Howard.Pat was a lifelong resident of the area growing up on the family farm on the Franklin Falls road. The family moved to Bloomingdale, NY...