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Diana Marie Besaw
November 8, 2026
Diana Marie Besaw, passed away at the age of 77, on November 8, 2026 in Plattsburgh. She was born on May 18, 1949, in Plattsburgh, NY to Bernard and Gloria Muzzy.She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and a skilled seamstress; she poured her heart into her work, sewing not just fabrics but friendships and cherished moments. Her love...
James Ray Westover
November 5, 2026
Most mornings started the same way for James Westover. He'd stop at the gas station for a cup of coffee, trade a few words with whoever was at the counter, and then take the long way home. He never took the main road if a back road would do. He drove slow, coffee in hand, watching the field edges and...
William Bernard Fletcher
November 4, 2026
William Bernard Fletcher, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2026, at the age of 75. He was born on February 13, 1951, in Plattsburgh, NY, to the late Lee and Luida Fletcher.He is survived by his siblings Richard (Candy) Fletcher, Rodney (Robin) Fletcher, Robert "Bobby" (Kelly) Fletcher, and Luida (John) Eberspacher; many nieces and nephews; and his wife Laurie.
He was...
Ann Marie Mitchell
October 28, 2026
Ann M. Mitchell passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 28th, 2026.
She was born in a house on Cannon Corners Rd. in Mooers Forks, NY on September 23, 1949, the first daughter of Arthur J. and Irene M. (Nephew) Brassard. She was married to Gerald (Jerry) A. Mitchell on August 9, 1975, by Rev. Igo at Saints...
Michael Forrest Deaner
October 23, 2026
Michael Forrest "Mike" Deaner, 81, of Jay, New York, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026.
Mike was born April 24, 1945, in Tecumseh, Michigan, to Clifford and Marie Deaner, the second of four children: Fred, Mike, Mark and Mary Beth. Tecumseh was an idyllic place to grow up. He walked to school every day, ran track and played the...
Cynthia Jean Burdo
October 23, 2026
Cynthia Burdo, 69, passed away on October 23, 2026, at CVPH after many years of fighting an illness. She was born in Plattsburgh, NY, on Nov. 16, 1956, the daughter of Robert Mitchell and Florence (LaBombard). Cynthia worked as a teacher's aide at Au Sable Forks Elementary until she retired. She loved her job and all the students she worked...
John Clark Snow
October 14, 2026
John Clark Snow of Jay, New York, passed away on October 14, 2026, at the age of 88, leaving behind a lifetime of service to his country, his community, and the people of the North Country who knew him as a steady and familiar presence for nearly nine decades.
John was born in Au Sable Forks on June 19,...
Marilyn Edith Cross
October 9, 2026
Marilyn H Cross9/6/1930 - 10/9/2026Born September 6, 1930, to William F. & Lottie W. Hathaway. 5 years later, her brother William was born. They grew up on Wells Hill, in Lewis. She is survived by her daughter Bonnie Sprinkle, Granddaughter Charlotte Crowe (Frank Scheuer), great-grandchildren Kyle & Kortney Scheuer, & nephew Gary Allen Hathaway. She is predeceased by her parents,...
Donalda Denise Crowningshield
October 8, 2026
Donalda "Donna" Crowningshield, 77, passed away unexpectedly at UVM-Medical Center in Burlington on October 8, 2026. She was born in Elizabethtown, NY on September 5, 1949, the daughter of the late John and Eleanor (Hayward) Brant of Westport, NY. She was brought up by her grandparents, Constance and Albert of Essex, NY, due to health issues.
She graduated from Westport Central...
Constance Hope Brown
October 4, 2026
Connie Brown, 83, of Au Sable Forks, passed away on October 4, 2026, leaving behind a family who adored her, a community that loved her, and an impressive number of people who are probably still waiting for her to crack one more joke.
Connie was born April 18, 1943, and if you knew her, you know there really wasn't any other...
Barbara Jean Garrow
October 3, 2026
Barbara Garrow, 73, of Au Sable Forks, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026, with her son and daughter-in-law by her side.
Barbara is survived by her son Keith (Kate) Reynolds of Au Sable Forks; brother Gary Reynolds; sister Sally Wahlar; her grandchildren, Krista Nolette, Sara (Arthur) Latham, Tori (Jacob) and Nathan Reynolds; her great-grandchildren, Azlyn, Braxtyn and Beau; and many...
Dorothy Rosamond Trombley
September 22, 2026
Dorothy Rosamond Trombley, 92, of Black Brook, passed away at her home on September 22, 2026.
She was born on December 8, 1933, in Moriah Center, the daughter of Ernest Hebert and Julia (Hoffman) Hebert. On December 19, 1953, she married Raymond Dominick Trombley at St. Matthew's Church in Black Brook, and together they raised a large and loving family.
Dorothy was...
Wendell Bruce Wells
September 21, 2026
Wendell Bruce Wells spent his life building things that lasted-not only with his hands, but through the family, friendships and community he loved.
Born October 18, 1940, in Keene Valley, New York, Wendell was the son of Marion (Kilburn) Wells and championship bobsledder Aubrey "Buck" Wells. The Adirondacks were always home, and Keene was, as he liked to call it, "God's...
Donald James Pulsifer
September 21, 2026
Donald Pulsifer, 63, of Plattsburgh, passed away on September 21, 2026, at his home, with his family by his side.
Donald was born on October 1, 1962, in Keene Valley, the son of Wallace Pulsifer, Jr. and Patricia (Adams) Pulsifer.
For 43 years, Donald worked as a snowmaker at Whiteface Mountain, where he earned the nickname "Slusher." The name came...
Ann Elizabeth Marcotte
September 16, 2026
Ann Elizabeth Marcotte, 87, of Willsboro, passed away on September 16, 2026, at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh with her family at her side.
Born on June 29, 1939, in Willsboro, she was the daughter of the late Wesley and Dorothy (Young) Lindsay.
Ann graduated from Willsboro Central School, Class of 1957 and went on to the Albany School of Cosmetology....
Deborah Jean LaDuke
September 10, 2026
Deborah "Debbie" LaDuke, 70, passed away unexpectedly at home on September 10, 2026. Born on July 15, 1956, to Arthur and Almeada Depo, Debbie was a hard worker who took genuine pride in her work for as long as she was able, until health struggles led to her disability. But if you asked anyone who knew her, they'd tell you her...
Donald L. McQueen, Jr.
September 8, 2026
Donald L McQueen, 63, died unexpectedly September 8, 2026, at his farm in Lewis, NY. He was born December 27, 1962, in Elizabethtown, NY, the son of Donald L. and Sandra L. McQueen.
Don graduated from Westport Central School, Class of 1982. Following graduation, he married Wanda Reynolds, purchased a home in Westport, NY, and raised three sons. Don was the...
Lee Edwin Torrance
September 7, 2026
Lee Edwin Torrance passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side on September 7, 2026. He was born on March 24, 1950. Lee was the son of Edwin and Kathleen Torrance. Lee grew up in AuSable Forks, New York, graduated from AuSable Forks High School and continued his education at North Country Community College before earning a...
John Joseph Ryan, III
September 5, 2026
John Joseph Ryan, III, 40, of Au Sable Forks, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2026, as the result of an accident.
Born on January 8, 1986, in Plattsburgh, New York, John was known to nearly everyone simply as "Bud", a name that stuck early and fit him for life.
He was happiest outdoors. An avid hunter, he spent as...
Gloria Pearl Cross
September 2, 2026
Gloria P. Cross, 97, of Elizabethtown, was born June 8, 1929, and went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 2, 2026. Gloria was born in Lewis, NY and was the youngest of five children born to Frank and Evva (Cutting) Dickerson. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald James (Mike) Cross; her parents; her brothers, Willis and...
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