Tracy Lawrence

Feb 27, 2023

Tracy Lawrence, 57, of Wilmington, NY, passed away on the evening of February 27th. He was predeceased by his father, Allan Lawrence; paternal grandmother, Bea Lawrence; and maternal grandmother, Ellen Paret.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Lawrence; two daughters, Brette Lawrence and Maya Hilt; and his two granddaughters, Maddison Tomich and Emmersyn Tomich.

He graduated from Au Sable...

David Bushey, Sr.

Feb 23, 2023

David K. Bushey, Sr. of Jay, NY, passed away on February 23rd, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Black Brook on May 15th, 1933 to David and Alice (Miller) Bushey.

The youngest of 4 children, he grew up farming and logging and then moved to Ballston Spa where he worked at a dress factory...

Leah Jaquish

Feb 23, 2023

Leah Ann Jaquish passed away on February 23, 2023 at Elderwood at Uihlein Nursing Home in Lake Placid. She was born on October 18, 1944 to Benjamin Sr. and Irene (Adams) Sprague. She married Harvey T. Jaquish who passed away in 2018. 

Leah worked at Elderwood at Uihlein for many years and that is where her patients saw the passion...

Neil Ford

Feb 19, 2023

On February 19, 2023 Neil Patrick Ford passed away unexpectedly at CVPH with family by his side, at the age of 74. Neil was born on January 22, 1949 to Clifford Ford and Edith (Arnold) Ford in Plattsburgh, NY and he grew up in Clintonville, NY. He graduated from Keeseville High School in 1968 and from there he attended Canton...

Frank Lovely, Sr.

Feb 17, 2023

Frank L. Lovely, Sr. died on February 17, 2023 at his home in Au Sable Forks under the care of his loving family and Hospice of the North Country.

He was born on March 9, 1938 in Portsmouth, NH to Joseph and Margaret Lovely, where he grew up. He attended Coe-Brown Academy.

At the age of 17, he...

Diane Stetson

Feb 5, 2023

Diane Stetson, 69, passed away on February 5th, 2023 at CVPH in Plattsburgh following a lengthy illness.

She will be remembered as a very loving person who enjoyed visiting with family and friends. She passed the time by working on cars with her brothers where she didn't mind getting her hands dirty. When she wasn't working on cars, she loved...

Homer Mitchell

Feb 4, 2023

Homer Mitchell (born Homer MacNamee), 81, passed away Feb. 4, 2023, under the care of High Peaks Hospice at his home in Jay, New York. Mr. Mitchell was a teacher of college English and a poet. He was born in Ithaca, NY on March 30, 1941.

The son of Margaret Elizabeth Pritchard and Homer B. MacNamee II, Homer was...

William Grossmann

Jan 31, 2023

On January 31, 2023, William (Bill) Grossmann passed away peacefully, at the age of 93. Bill was born on August 21, 1929 to William Grossmann Sr. and Elsie (Jung) Grossmann in Manhattan, NY. He grew up on Long Island and in 1950, graduated from Hofstra University with a BS in Accounting & Business. Bill then served in the U.S. Army...

Sarah Miller

Jan 9, 2023

Sarah Jane Miller (Southmayd) passed away in Elizabethtown Hospital on January 9th, 2023 at the age of 93, after a battle with Alzheimer's and dementia.

Sarah was born on December 15th, 1929 in Jay, NY. She is one of eight siblings of John Southmayd and Frances Pelkey.

Sarah married John C. Miller, son of John Miller and Dora Reil.

She...

Rose Sheffield

Jan 8, 2023

Rose M. Sheffield of Au Sable Forks entered eternal rest on January 8, 2023.

Born in Black Brook on July 26, 1924 to Victor and Margaret "Maggie" LaFountain Betters. She was married to Arthur Sheffield on September 14, 1942 and they were married for 35 years.

Rose is survived by her son Arthur "Sonny" and wife Downa Lamere Sheffield of...

Joan Strong

Dec 30, 2022

Joan C. Strong walked into the presence of her Lord on December 30, 2022. She was 96 years old and was born on June 20, 1926 to O. L. and Florence Colburn of Lake Placid. She was an only child and doted on by her parents.

Joan went to Syracuse University where she met David Strong and they...

Robert Kamerling

Dec 28, 2022

Robert Johan Kamerling was born in Bilthoven, Netherlands on June 24th, 1938, and died in Wilmington, New York on December 28th, 2022. Robert passed away at home, surrounded by family, after a sudden illness.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sally, son, Robert, daughter, Sytske (Jeffrey) Martin, son, Erik (Elaina Strickland), and sisters, Jacobine Haas...

June Gallant

Dec 24, 2022

June (Douglas) Gallant joined her son Arlen, parents Florence and Roger, her partner Ed, brother Arlen and wife Ellie, ex-husband Phillip, grand-daughter Cassie Miller in heaven Christmas Eve, 2022. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family in Southern Florida.

She will be celebrated and brought home to rest with her ancestors in Au Sable Forks, NY on May 13, 2023.

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Catherine Engert

Dec 21, 2022

Catherine Engert, 90, passed away on December 21, 2022, at CVPH in Plattsburgh.

A Graveside Service will be held at a later date at Fairview Cemetery in Au Sable Forks.

There will be no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Au Sable Forks Volunteer Ambulance Service or the Jay Fire Department.

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Mary Coolidge

Dec 16, 2022

Mary L. Coolidge of Wilmington passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

She was born August 20, 1940 in Burlington, VT, the daughter of Alfred and Gladys Blair.

She was married to Morris Coolidge, Sr. on September 24, 1960. Mary worked for many years as a seamstress for Santa's Workshop and...

Raymond "Lee" Pelkey

Dec 6, 2022

 

Raymond "Lee" Pelkey, 78, passed away on December 6, 2022, in Jay, NY at his home, peacefully in his sleep.

Lee was born on July 7, 1944 in Schenectady, NY, to Raymond and Mary Pelkey.  Lee graduated from Au Sable Forks High School in 1962 and went on to serve our country with the United States Navy from 1968-1972....

Louis Carron

Nov 27, 2022

Louis Carron, 77, passed away on November 27, 2022, in Au Sable Forks, NY.

In accordance to his wishes, there will be no services.

Arrangements were entrusted to Heidrick-Zaumetzer Funeral Home, Au Sable Forks, NY.

William Dadds, Jr.

Nov 17, 2022

William Raymond Dadds, Jr., passed away on Thursday, November 17th, 2022, at the age of 62 in Plattsburgh after complications from an illness.

William was the youngest son of Violet (Mason) Irwin & Raymond Dadds Sr. He was born in Baltimore Maryland. The family moved to Wilmington, NY where William spent his youth known to his friends & family...

Paul "PK" Coolidge

Oct 28, 2022

Paul K. Coolidge (PK), 63, passed away on October 28, 2022, in Au Sable Forks, NY.

PK was born on April 21, 1959 in Keene Valley, NY, to Benjamin Paul (POP) Coolidge and Evelyn Lucille Bailey.

He graduated from Au Sable Valley Central School in 1977. In 1981 he started his career with the NYSDOC and retired after 25 years...

Bernard Furnia, Sr.

Oct 13, 2022

Bernard Furnia, Sr., 79, passed away on October 13, 2022.

He was an avid outdoorsman who was passionate about hunting and fishing; and he was also know for being and amazing athlete with the ability to run very fast! He loved to bowl and play baseball and softball. Everyone who knew him knew that he was a die-hard Yankees...