Obituaries

Nov 7, 2012

TUPPER LAKE-Raymond Godin, 68, of Tupper Lake died unexpectedly Wednesday, November 7th at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake. Born in Tupper Lake on November 23, 1943, he was the son of Thomas and Hellen (Veivia) Godin. Raymond graduated from Holy Ghost Academy. He started work at the age of sixteen at the Grand Union, he was also employed...

Oct 31, 2012

Frank L. Bomyea, age 84, formerly of Forest Home Road, died Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at AMC-Uihlein Mercy Center in Lake Placid where he had been a resident since 2002.Born in Santa Clara, New York on October 28, 1928, he was the son of Charles and Ella (Cobb) Bomyea. Frank married Vernetta Green on June 21, 1953 in Saranac Lake....

Oct 31, 2012

Kathleen Murphy, 58, of Saranac Lake passed away on October 31st 2012 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.Kathleen Murphy was born on September, 24th 1954 in New York City the daughter of George and Rosemary (Spielman) Murphy.Kathy moved around NY before finally settling in the Adirondacks where she found herself in love with its nature and beauty. Kathy...

Oct 29, 2012

Oct 29, 2012

Timothy L. Queior of 111 Neil Street in Saranac Lake passed away October 29, 2012, after a long illness in the presence of his two beloved cats - Ace and Max.He was born in Saranac Lake on September 24, 1950, to Oliver Queior and Virginia (Riebel) Queior. At the early age of 10, Tim apprenticed with his father learning from...

Oct 28, 2012

Donald “Snake Charmer” Vorrath, 73, if Onchiota, New York died peacefully at home on Sunday October 28, 2012 in the care of his wife Millie.He was born on August 28, 1939 in Newark, NJ the son of Alfred and Viola (Czekenski) Vorrath, but lived most of his life in New York State.He is survived by his wife Mildred Vorrath of...

Oct 27, 2012

Dora Bova, age 77, of 77 Catherine Street, Malone, died Saturday, October 27, 2012 at her home.Born in Saranac Lake, New York on September 09, 1935, she was the daughter of Felix and Doris (Barnaby) Gates. She married Joseph Bova, Sr. on December 24, 1954 at the Nazarene Church in Vermontville.Dora had worked at the Glove and Shoe Factory in...

Oct 26, 2012

Donald R. (Donnie) Roberts, 62, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 26, 2012. Donnie was born in Tupper Lake on February 13, 1950, the son of Ovide and Gertrude (Gale) Roberts. He graduated from Tupper Lake High School in 1969. He participated in the football program through his school years. In 1969 he married the former Maryanne Brooks...

Oct 23, 2012

Patricia K. Sprenger, age 60, of 57 Algonquin Ave., Saranac Lake, died Tuesday, October 23, 2012.Born in Utica, New York on December 12, 1951, she was the daughter of George and Bess (MacDonald) Folsom. Patricia married James Sprenger on June 22,1974 in Old Forge, NY.Patricia has been a resident of Saranac Lake since 1995 coming from Gloversville, NY and had...

Oct 22, 2012

George "Jitters" Denis was received into the loving arms of the Lord on October 22, 2012.He was born in Tupper Lake on April 5, 1929. He graduated from Tupper Lake High School (1948) where he was captain of the track and football team. He married his high school sweetheart, Joan Lamica at St. Alphonsus Church on June 2, 1951. George...

Oct 21, 2012

Barbara McFadyen, was born Barbara Mae Towle, to Kenneth and Ruth Towle of Lincoln, NH, Aug. 08 1922 in Lincoln, New Hampshire. She passed away quietly at her son’s home Sunday morning, Oct. 21st 2012, from the debilitating affects of Alzheimer’s.Following high school, she went to Wilfred Academy in Boston, MA to become a beautician. Her first job was in...

Oct 19, 2012

Mary Wilkinson passed away peacefully at her home on 6 Church Street in Tupper Lake on the morning of October 19, 2012, she was well over 108 years old. She was born January 30, 1904 to her parents George and Mary Wilkinson, 13 Norton Street, County of Bootle, Liverpool, West Derby District of England. Her father was a ships rigger....

Oct 19, 2012

Paula M. (Gardner) Griffin, age 62, of 235 Lake Street, Saranac Lake, passed away Friday, October 19, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family.Born in Schenectady, New York on May 12, 1950, she was the daughter of John and Phylis (Macey) Gardner. Paula married Philip “Bunk” Griffin on January 25, 1969 in Saranac Lake, NY.Paula is a graduate of...

Oct 15, 2012

Word has been received of the death of Bonnie Rock Myers, age 62 formerly of Saranac Lake and currently of Largo, Florida who died on Monday October 15, 2012 in Largo.Born in Saranac Lake, NY on April 9, 1950 she was the daughter of Jean Walton and Raymond Rock.Bonnie attended and graduated from Saranac Lake High School in 1968. She...

Oct 14, 2012

ROSE M. ROSKYMrs. Rose Marie Maroun Rosky, of 204 Raquette River Drive, Tupper Lake; passed peacefully with her family to our Lord on Sunday, the 14th of October.She was born in Tupper Lake on August 24, 1926, the daughter of Joseph and Rose Maroun. Rose graduated from Tupper Lake High School, worked for the Department of the Navy in Washington,...

Oct 14, 2012

Virginia R. Bowen, age 84, of Saranac Lake, died Sunday, October 14, 2012 at AMC-Uihlein Center in Lake Placid.Born in Saranac Lake, New York on September 23, 1928, she was the daughter of John and Dorothy (St. Loius) Martin. Virginia married Philip Bowen in First United Methodist in 1976. He predeceased her on October 29, 1999.Virginia had been employed as...

Oct 13, 2012

Hilda B. McKenna, age 89, of 52 Beechwood Drive, Saranac Lake, died Saturday, October 13, 2012 at home following a short illness.Born in Rochester, New York on October 23, 1922, she was the daughter of Clarence and Helen (Richmond) Bastian. Hilda married John McKenna on June 5, 1948 in Rochester, NY. He predeceased her in 1987.Hilda loved playing cards, doing...

Oct 10, 2012

Monica Leonard, age 80 of Tupper Lake passed away peacefully with her five children by her side on October 10, 2012 at Riverledge Nursing Center, Ogdensburg, NY after a 5 year fight with Alzheimer's disease.Monica was born in Tupper Lake on June 27, 1932 to Cecile and Albert LaLonde. She was a 1950 graduate of T.L.H.S.. Monica married on November...

Oct 7, 2012

TUPPER LAKECreighton C. Fee was born on November 17, 1927 at the Tupper Lake Junction to Marjorie D. Creighton and Francis R. Fee.He graduated from Tupper Lake High School in 1945 and was in the U.S. Army from February 1946 to April 1947 as part of the Army of Occupation, 304 Signal Battalion, 8th Army, Yokohama, Japan.He graduated from the...

Oct 6, 2012

Allie (Morey) Bolia, 80, of Tupper Lake, passed away, Saturday, October 6, 2012 at her home surrounded by family. Born August 25, 1932 in the Town of Day, NY, she was the daughter of Leonard and Elsie (Ovitt) Morey. Allie was married to William Bolia who pre-deceased her. She enjoyed spending time with family, gardening and visiting with her many...