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Evelyn Lighthall
Jul 21, 2021
Evelyn Lighthall, 95, passed away on 07/21/2021, in Winter Haven, Florida.
Evelyn Lighthall was born on March 22, 1926 in Jay, NY, to Emmett Burrell and Marjorie Douglas Burrell. She graduated from Au Sable Forks High School.
Evelyn married W. Breese Lighthall on 10/02/1965 in Au Sable Forks, NY.
Evelyn was a loving presence in...
William "Bill" Maicus
Jul 21, 2021
William Maicus, age 93, passed away on July 19, 2021, in Milton, New Hampshire at the home of his niece, Rhonda Fish. William was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Maicus, and mother, Jennie Bell Maicus (Towner). He is survived by his brother, Sidney Maicus, of Au Sable Forks, New York, and countless nieces and nephews from the large...
Koleen Otis-Wisher
Jul 7, 2021
Koleen K. Otis-Wisher was born in Plattsburgh, NY on January 30, 1974. Koleen grew up in Tucson, AZ. Koleen is survived by her parents, Marvin and Priscilla Otis; sisters, Lisa (Ed) Zielinski and Laura (Steve) Haws; children, Keegan and Kaleb Wisher; grandson, Beau Thomas Smith; niece, Emmie Zielinski; and nephews, Elliot Zielinski and Tyler Haws.
Koleen attended West Point...
James Wisher
Jul 7, 2021
James "Jim" M Wisher of Jay, NY passed away peacefully at his home on July 6, 2021. Jim was born in Troy, NY on August 1, 1955 to the late Harold and Dolores Wisher. On July 24, 2004, he married Koleen Otis.
Jim graduated from Au Sable Valley Central School in 1974. He worked at Au Sable Valley...
Rodney Douglas, Sr.
Jul 3, 2021
Rodney Douglas, Sr., 61, lifelong resident of Clintonville, passed away on July 3, 2021.
Rodney was born in Elizabethtown, NY on May 11, 1960 to Myron and Theresa Douglas. He graduated from Au Sable Valley Central School in 1979. He worked at Ward Sawmill for 20+ years as a forklift operator.
Rodney was best known for his selflessness. He enjoyed fishing,...
Joseph Ano
Jul 1, 2021
Joseph Ano, 66, passed away on July 1, 2021 at home with his loving family at his side.
Joe was born on February 13, 1955 in Plattsburgh to Herbert and Irene Ano.
Joe and his loving wife Cathie had 2 children, Jason and Matthew Ano.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Irene Ano;...
Timothy Crowningshield
Jun 26, 2021
Timothy Crowningshield, 53, passed away on June 26, 2021, in Plattsburgh, NY.
Timothy is survived by his sons Joshua, Tanner, Zachary and Leon; brothers Larry and Chris; and, grandchildren Johnathan, Kahlyn, Lily, Luke, and Skyler.
Timothy is preceded in death by his parents, Larry and Linda Crowningshield; and a granddaughter, Athena.
The Family will receive friends from...
Roberta Furnia
Jun 7, 2021
AU SABLE FORKS- Roberta "Bertie" (Wright) Furnia, age 84, passed away peacefully at Adirondack Medical Center, on June 7th, 2021.
Born on October 21st, 1936, in Au Sable Forks N.Y., to Homer and Madeline Wright, she was one of eleven daughters and three sons. She was united in marriage with her loving husband of sixty-three years, Richard "Mike" Furnia, on...
David Douglas
Jun 4, 2021
David Douglas, 70, passed away on June 4, 2021, in Au Sable Forks, NY.
Mr. Douglas was born on November 16, 1950 in Kearny, NJ, to Walter and Delia Douglas.
David married Cynthia in Randolph, NJ, and to this union they had one daughter, Rachel.
David is survived by his loving family, his wife Cynthia and his...
Ruth Murray
May 12, 2021
Ruth Murray, a loving family member and friend to many, passed away on May 12, 2021, in Jay, NY.
Ruth Murray was born on June 23, 1962. She spent the majority of her childhood in Mayfield, NY and she then moved to Columbia County, NY.
Ruth was successful with anything she set her mind to. She moved up...
Veronica LeClair
May 3, 2021
Veronica (Bunny) Dolores LeClair (Sprague) passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021, at home, at the age of 62. She was born on October 31, 1958 to Frank and Veronica (Rondeau) Sprague in Keene Valley. She had 2 brothers, Leo Joseph, and Frank Henry Sprague.
She graduated from Au Sable Valley Central School in 1976. She married Gregory LeClair...
Adrian Lawrence
Apr 2, 2021
Adrian Paul Lawrence, 82, born and raised in Wilmington, passed away April 2, 2021 peacefully in his home.
Born to Adrian and Beatrice Lawrence on December 12, 1938, He went into the Marine Corps from high school to proudly serve his country in 1958-1964. He married Andrea Morford in April 3, 1965 and were together for 56 years.
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Pearl Maicus
Mar 29, 2021
Pearl E. Maicus, 92, of Peru, NY, passed away peacefully Monday, March 29, 2021, at CVPH/UVM Hospital in Plattsburgh, NY, with loving family members by her side.
Pearl was born in Brooklyn, NY, one of three children born to Stanley Legge and Ethel (Mercer) Legge. Pearl also had a twin sister, Ruby (Legge) Shiver, and brother, Earl Legge....
Robert McDermott
Mar 24, 2021
Robert "Bob" James McDermott made his last peaceful gesture on March 24, 2021 by slipping away gracefully and in his words from "a life lived without regrets." A statement made by a friend of Bob's captures his essence very well, "Bob lived a better story than he could tell." Risk, challenge, a service to others, family and adventure fueled his...
Martin Robinson
Mar 17, 2021
Martin F. Robinson, formerly of Hampton Bays, NY, passed away on March 17, 2021 at his beloved cabin in Jay, NY at the age of 68, with his wife and beloved dogs at his side.
Marty was born on October 11, 1952 in the Bronx and grew up in Hopewell Junction, NY, where he graduated from John Jay High...
Maryanne Turnbull
Feb 28, 2021
Maryanne C. Foster Turnbull, 64, of Black Brook, NY, passed away unexpectedly at her home on February 28, 2021.
Born in West Orange, NJ, she was the daughter of Donald and Nettie Anne Aker.
Maryanne worked for Continental Insurance as a Regional Office Services Coordinator for 11 years, and at Twin Oaks as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor/Program Supervisor for...