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...

Angela Fitzgerald

Oct 4, 2022

Angela Jean Fitzgerald got her wings on October 4, 2022 at 12:41 a.m. after a four month fight with stage four lung cancer.

She was born in Plattsburgh to Lorraine (Forbes) and Bobby Darrah on August 29, 1969.

Angela attended Holy Name School and graduated from Au Sable Valley High School. She attended Boces and earned a...

Sylvia Norton

Sep 27, 2022

Sylvia Norton, 88, passed away on September 27, 2022, in Upper Jay, NY.

 

To honor her wishes, there will be no services.

 

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

Max Thwaits III

Sep 19, 2022

Max Thwaits III, passed away in the early morning on September 19, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. 

Max dedicated his life to serving his community, starting at the age of 14 and following in his father's footsteps with his involvement in the Jay Fire Department. He officially joined the Jay Fire Department and AuSable Forks Volunteer Ambulance Service in...

Virginia Latham

Sep 18, 2022

On September 18, 2022 God gained a beautiful angel to tend to all his gardens. Virginia L (Hart) Latham was born on December 2, 1932 to James E Hart and Ludvina (Miner) Hart.

 

She was a loving and cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother and Aunt. She was known to many as Ginny. Family meant everything to her. Her favorite...

John Pattno

Sep 6, 2022

John Pattno passed away September 6th, 2022 at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh at the age of 80.

He was the son of Elizabeth and Francis Pattno. John graduated from Au Sable Forks High School in 1959. Later, he attended SUNY Canton in Canton where he majored in Business Administration. After college, he joined with his father in...

Faith Walton

Sep 3, 2022

Faith Elizabeth Inglis Walton, departed this life on the morning of Sept 3, 2022. She was born March 13, 1938 in Perth Amboy, NJ to John and Faith Conard Inglis.

Mom grew up in Perth Amboy, NJ with her parents and brother, Jack. She graduated in 1955 from the Metuchen, NJ High School and in 1957 she received her diploma...