Jeanne Matyas

May 21, 2025

Jeanne M. Matyas, 81, of Plattsburgh, passed away peacefully at CVPH on May 21, 2025. She was born on July 1, 1943, to Benjamin "Paul" and Evelyn "Lucille" Coolidge.

Jeanne attended Au Sable Forks High School and was a stay-at-home mom raising her three children and later attending Our Lady of Victory Secretarial School. Jeanne later obtained her insurance...

Rebbecca Roy

May 19, 2025

Rebbecca Ann Roy passed away at home on May 19th, 2025 after a short battle with cancer. Becky was born August 26th, 1976 to John and Linda Roy.

She graduated from Au Sable Valley Central School in 1994 and went on to study at North Country Community College. She spent the years following college in a variety of jobs, until finally...

Howard Trumbull

May 9, 2025

Howard I. Trumbull, known to most as "Trum" or "Gramp" passed away on May 9, 2025 surrounded by his daughters, Karen and Kristy.

He married Laura Hardy in 1948 and they remained together until her passing in 2013. They were known in high school for winning "jitterbug" contests where people would throw silver dollars.

Trum lived a very adventurous 95 years. Since...

Shirley Lawrence

May 7, 2025

Shirley Martha Lawrence, a beloved member of her community, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on June 2, 1949, in Albany, NY, Shirley was commonly known as Shirley Bell to those who knew and loved her best. She spent her life in service to her family and community.

Shirley dedicated over 30 years of...

Ralph Coolidge

May 1, 2025

Ralph N. Coolidge, 80, of Jay, passed away peacefully at Elizabethtown Community Hospital, with his family by his side on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Born on November 7, 1944, he was the son of Rose and Henry Coolidge, Sr.

Ralph was first employed at North Country School and Camp Tree Top as a gardener, then employed at Lake Placid Granite and...

Sally Kamerling

Apr 24, 2025

Sally Nadine (Camp) Kamerling passed away on Thursday April 24, 2025 in Elizabethtown NY after a brief illness, with her children at her side.

Sally was born on April 30, 1938 in Cortland, New York, to the late William E. and Clara

L. (Boyce) Camp. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 57 years, Robert J. Kamerling in 2022 and her...

Carol Wisher

Apr 13, 2025

Carol F. Wisher, 85, of AuSable Forks, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Born on January 6, 1940, in AuSable Forks, New York, she was the beloved daughter of Homer and Madeline Wright, and one of fourteen children-one of eleven daughters and three sons.

Carol enriched the lives...

Scott Pelkey

Apr 6, 2025

Scott Allan Pelkey, 60, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025 with his loving family by his side. He was born on August 15, 1964 to Arthur and Gladys (Drake) Pelkey in Keene, NY.

He attended AVCS and worked as a carpenter in his brother's company, Pelkey Builders, a trade he was proud to share with him. Scott loved the outdoors...

Nancy Bombard

Apr 3, 2025

Nancy Lee Bombard, 81, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025 after a brief illness with her family by her side. Born on January 25, 1944 to Levi and Mary Betters, she was a lifelong resident of Au Sable Forks.

Nancy resided in Au Sable Forks, NY, where she created a nurturing home for her children, Stephen Bombard, Adrian "Abie" Bombard,...

Michael Fish

Apr 2, 2025

Michael Lowe Fish, passed away unexpectedly on April 2, 2025, at the age of 61. Born on April 29, 1963, in Randolph, Vermont to Robert Fish and Lee Whitney, Michael spent his formative years on a farm, where he developed a lifelong love for animals and the great outdoors.

Michael moved to New York at the age of 22...

Elizabeth Shalton

Mar 19, 2025

Elizabeth Lorea "Liz" Shalton - beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend - passed away on March 19, 2025 at age 65 in a house fire. Liz lived life with enthusiasm, joy and laughter. She loved children, dogs and the Adirondack Mountains.

Liz was born on October 28, 1959, in Paterson, New Jersey but she was raised primarily in the...

Gregory Winch

Mar 16, 2025

Gregory Paul Winch, a beloved family man and dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully at his home on March 16, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on June 8, 1958, in Keene Valley, New York to Arden Winch and Lois Blanchard, Greg spent his life in Wilmington, where he became a cherished member of the community.

Greg will...

Karin Bombard-Forgatch

Mar 15, 2025

Karin Maria (Bombard) Forgatch passed away on March 15, 2025 with her loving husband Thomas Forgatch by her side after a brave fight against cancer. She was born on November 14, 1959 in Plattsburgh, NY to Alfred and Dorla (Douglas) Bombard. Karin was a lifelong resident of Au Sable Forks and graduated Au Sable Valley Central School in 1977. She...

Ralph Cioffi

Mar 8, 2025

Ralph Anthony Cioffi, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 8, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on December 20, 1929, in Troy, NY, to Carmine Cioffi and Bernadine Marra, Ralph embodied the spirit of adventure and love for nature throughout his life. With a heart as expansive as the mountains he cherished, Ralph was a proud member...

Andrew Gillman

Mar 8, 2025

Andy Gillman passed away on March 8 after a tenacious battle with kidney disease. Andy grew up exploring the hills around Bolton Landing before his family moved to the Capital District. At 15 years old he met the love of his life, Marylou, and they were together from that point onward. After deciding that high school had taught him everything...

John Brady, III

Mar 4, 2025

John Edward Brady III

John, Jay, Dad, Grandpa, Santa Grandpa

John E. Brady III was born in South Weymouth, MA on November 15, 1946, as the first son to Marian and John Edward Brady Jr. He had one older sister Kathleen, and two little brothers Michael and David. They grew up in West Springfield.

John graduated from Deerfield Academy in 1965 and went...

Doris Gordon

Mar 1, 2025

Doris Morhous Gordon passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, with her family by her side.

Doris was born on January 26, 1929, in Jay, NY to Addie and Francis Morhous. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Lawrence "Waxy" Gordon, and her son, Ronald. Doris was the last surviving member of 12 children, and she is now reunited with them...

Marvin Otis

Feb 28, 2025

Marvin B. Otis was an only-child born to Beldon and Beatrice (Cram) Otis in Lake Placid, New York on November 4th, 1941. His family's hearts were forever broken on Friday, February 28th, 2025 when he passed unexpectedly.

He grew up in Au Sable Forks, New York, and graduated from AuSable Forks High School in 1959. He attended the State University of...

Anne Healey

Feb 25, 2025

The world is less bright today as we are sad to say Anne Marie (Hetz) Healey, 88, of Keeseville, NY, was called home to heaven on February 25th, 2025. She was born in Scranton, PA on April 4th, 1936, the youngest of 4 children to Robert and Mae Hetz. She graduated as a registered nurse from Mercy Hospital. She married...

Carol Mickalonis-LaDuke

Feb 23, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the transition of Carol as she enters that mansion in the sky.

Carol loved to play slots & bingo with her family & even enjoyed playing cards with some family on Saturdays.

She is survived by her son James LaPlante, Jr. (JC) of Clifton Park, N.Y.; grandson, Devin LaPlante & wife Kenzie from Vt.; great-granddaughter...