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Larry Douglas Dadds
August 24, 2026
The family of Larry Douglas Dadds, who passed away on August 24, 2026, invites friends and loved ones to join them for a graveside service on September 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Haselton Cemetery in Wilmington.A full obituary will be posted when complete.Services were entrusted to Heidrick-Zaumetzer Funeral Home, PO Box 127, 3 College St., Au Sable Forks, NY...
Mary Therese Francis
August 14, 2026
Mary Therese Francis died on August 14, 2026. Mary was the daughter of the late Donald L. and Vera Savage of Au Sable Forks, NY. Born on February 15, 1943, Mary lived a life grounded in devotion to caring for others as a nurse, and caretaker.
Mary graduated from Champlain Valley School of Nursing in 1965. In July of 1965...
Theodore Kaschak, Jr.
August 10, 2026
Theodore "Skip" Kaschak, Jr., 80, of Keeseville, passed away on August 10, 2026, at CVPH in Plattsburgh. He was born on June 2, 1946, to Theodore Kaschak, Sr. and Stella Urzan.
Skip was married to his loving wife, Bernice, for 46 years until her passing in 2019.
He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He worked at Garden...
Patricia Anne Lawrence
August 2, 2026
Patricia "Pattie" Lawrence, 54, of Jay, New York, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 2, 2026. She was born on May 8, 1972, in Passaic, NJ, to Gene and Joanne Hilt.
Pattie lived life with a playful spirit and an unforgettable sense of humor. She never met a stranger and loved going out to dinner, often striking up conversations...
Leslie Arlene Hearn
July 20, 2026
Leslie Arlene (Simons) Hearn of Middle Road in Essex, New York, passed away on July 20, 2026, at the age of 68, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 8, 1957, in Abington, Pennsylvania, to Ralph and Belford (Greenleaf) Simons. She was the third of their four children.
Leslie graduated from Upper Moreland School District in Pennsylvania in 1975. While in...
Gertrude McMurtry Marvin
July 15, 2026
Gertrude Honor McMurtry Marvin, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, left us on July 15, 2026.
Known to everyone as Trudy, she grew up riding her ponies as an only child on a farm off the Elizabethtown-Wadhams road, the daughter of Harry McMurtry and Beatrice Taylor McMurtry.
Trudy was a great lover of all nature, of antique hunting, and of the cats that...
Eric Gilbert Garrow
July 2, 2026
Eric "Peepa" G. Garrow, 73, of Au Sable Forks, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, with his loving family by his side.
Eric is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Barbara (Reynolds) Garrow. He is also survived by a son, Keith (Kate) Reynolds of Au Sable Forks; his brothers, Jerry and Chad Garrow; his sisters, Charlene and Gertrude;...
Bruce Gough
June 25, 2026
Bruce Gough, 76, of Keeseville, New York, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026. He was born on December 18, 1949, and lived a life defined by his love of family, the outdoors, and the simple joys of country living.
Bruce made his home on the peaceful back road of Cassidy Road in Keeseville, where he found happiness surrounded by nature....
Ricky Allen Whalen
June 20, 2026
Ricky Allen Whalen, born on September 10, 1961, in Plattsburgh, NY, passed away unexpectedly at home in Willsboro on June 20, 2026, at the age of 64. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Gloria Whalen.Ricky is survived by his brothers, James Whalen II and Bill Whalen.In accordance with his wishes, there will be no services.Arrangements were...
John E. Beeman
May 15, 2026
John (Jack) Beeman, 83, originally of Moriah, NY, passed away surrounded by family on May 15, 2026. He was born on February 5, 1943, in Port Henry, NY, to Genevieve Blaise and Rolland Beeman.
While Jack's careers spanned over different areas, the ones that he spoke most about was his time spent serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and his work...
Paul Anthony Aubin
May 13, 2026
Paul Anthony Aubin went to be with his Heavenly Father May 13th, 2026. He was born August 25th, 1952, to Richard Joseph and Helen Frances (Connors) Aubin.Paul grew up in Jay NY, where he spent his summers at the Rapids (after chores). He loved "Conquering the Chute". In his winters, he would ride his arctic cat snowmobile with Lloyd Brewer...
Frank Harte Madden
April 30, 2026
Frank Harte Madden, age 94, passed away peacefully at Meadowbrook Subacute Rehabilitation Unit on April, 30, 2026, after spending the day with his loving family.
Born on October 3, 1931 in Troy NY, to Frank Hubert Madden and Marguerite Loyola (Harte) Madden, he was their only child. The family moved to Au Sable Forks in 1932 where Marguerite passed away when...
Doreen Marie Trumbull
April 26, 2026
Doreen Trumbull, 74, of Au Sable Forks, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on May 2, 1951, she was the daughter of William MacDonough and Doris Giroux. Doreen was united in marriage to her beloved husband, Bernard Trumbull, with whom she shared many years of love and companionship.
Doreen...
Dawn Michelle Bessette
April 16, 2026
Dawn Michelle Bessette, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister, passed away at the age of 58 on April 16, 2026, following a brief but fierce three-month battle with stage IV pancreatic cancer.
Dawn's life was a testament to resilience, courage, and unwavering determination. Born with osteogenesis imperfecta, she faced challenges from the very beginning. As a child, she endured countless...
Kathryn Sylvia Wade
April 10, 2026
Kathryn (Kathy) Darrah Wade died peacefully at home on April 10, 2026. Kathryn was the daughter of the late George Darrah and Sadie (Marie) Pelkey Darrah of Jay. Born on March 27, 1947, Kathy lived a life grounded in devotion, tenderness, and the simple joys that brought her deep happiness.
On July 9, 1966, she married the love of her...
Drew Sayre Shelton
April 7, 2026
Drew Sayre Shelton, 39, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, after a courageous 7 month battle with cancer. He was born on September 4, 1986, to Judy Sayre Shelton and Bill Shelton. Raised in Frankford, New Jersey, Drew developed an early love for the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He could often be found casting a line in Branchville...
Elizabeth Creese Davis
April 4, 2026
Elizabeth Creese Davis died on April 4, 2026, in Claremont, CA, peacefully and at home. Mrs. Davis was born in New York, NY, on December 12, 1931, to James Creese, then Vice President of Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ, and Margaret Morton Creese. After her early years living on the campus of Stevens Institute of Technology, in 1945...
Finley Grace Malskis
April 2, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Finley Grace Malskis, born on April 2, 2026.A gathering to honor her will take place at Heidrick Funeral Home, 48 Court St., in Plattsburgh on April 27, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates your support and invites you to keep Finley, her...
Nathan Edwin Farb
March 26, 2026
Renowned photographer and multimedia artist Nathan Farb (January 18, 1941-March 26, 2026) was a larger than life character. His iconic 8 x10 view camera work of the Adirondack region where he grew up has been published in 3 books by Rizzoli. His intimate knowledge of the Adirondacks led him deep into the woods to photograph rarely visited vistas or to...
Paul John Benway
March 15, 2026
Paul J. Benway, 88, of Glen Road, Jay, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, at Plattsburgh Rehab surrounded by his family.
He was born on August 26, 1937, in Jay, NY, the son of the late Wyman Benway and Nina (Hathaway) Benway.
Paul graduated in 1955 from AuSable High School. He married the late Barbara Cave on September 20, 1958 at...
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