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...

Megan Mackinnon

Aug 29, 2022

Megan Amy Mackinnon was born on April 3, 1963, at Keene Valley Hospital. The daughter of Dr. John Mackinnon and Katherine Mackinnon, Megan was the fourth of four girls and the beloved baby of the family. She lived in Lake Placid.

Megan attended school in Au Sable Forks and graduated from Trumbull High School in Connecticut, where she moved...

Stevie Capozio

Aug 25, 2022

Stevie Capozio left this world peacefully on August 25, 2022. Her spirit lives on.

Born in Manhattan on March 19, 1921, Stevie grew up in a countryside setting on Long Island with her parents, Abraham and Caroline Goldman. Her younger brother, Joseph Goldman, also became a professional artist.

Stevie first visited the Adirondacks as a child. A member...

Joseph d'Avignon

Aug 20, 2022

Joseph d'Avignon, 54, of Wilmington, passed away on August 20, 2022.

At his request, the services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

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

JoAnn Bruce

Aug 8, 2022

JoAnn Bruce, 67, passed away on August 8, 2022, in Upper Jay, NY.

JoAnn was born on July 24, 1955 in Keene Valley, NY, to Orville and Rena Smith.

She graduated from Keene Central School in 1972. She had many occupations including bank teller, daycare provider and for the last 33 years was self employed as a house cleaner. In...

Goldie Fountain

Aug 7, 2022

Goldie (Mason) Fountain, 82, passed away August 7, 2022. Goldie was born July 5, 1940 in Wilmington, N.Y. to the late Vincent and Eliza (Lawrence) Mason.

She was a spiritual woman who loved family, especially family gatherings, camping, fishing, and bonfires with a cold one or drinking her "happy juice" while dancing to Elvis Presley, pull-tabs with her friends...

Maurice Southmayd

Aug 2, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Mr. Maurice Jay Southmayd, age 96, announces his passing on August 2, 2022.

 

Maurice Jay Southmayd was born May 13, 1926, in Lake Placid, NY, to the late Maurice Orlando and Lillian Southmayd. He was married to Roberta Irene Maynard for nearly 75 years; she preceded his death on June...

James Brousseau

Aug 1, 2022

James "Jim" Joseph Brousseau, 87, of Plattsburgh, N.Y., passed away peacefully on August 1st, 2022, surrounded by his family. Jim was born on February 7th, 1935 in Peasleville, N.Y., to Philip and Rena (Frenia) Brousseau.

 

Jim was a staunch Democrat and Union member who belonged to the IBEW Local 910 for over fifty years and loved drinking beer and...

Patricia Widener

Jul 30, 2022

Patricia Widener, 78, passed away on July 30, 2022, at CVPH in Plattsburgh after a long valiant battle with Cancer.

Patricia was born on June 17, 1944 in Albany, NY, to Catherine (Rita) and Loyal Beardsley.

Patricia graduated from AuSable Forks High School in 1962, after which she enlisted in the United States Army. Pat served as a Finance Officer...

Ruth Sibalski

Jul 23, 2022

Ruth Sibalski, 99, passed away on July 23, 2022, in Wilmington.

Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Services were entrusted to Zaumetzer Funeral Home, Au Sable Forks.

Aaron Everest

Jul 20, 2022

Aaron "Joe" Joseph Everest passed away on July 20, 2022 in Plattsburgh NY. He was born on January 28, 1942.

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, July 30 at 11:00 a.m. at Clintonville Cemetery followed by a gathering at Pleasant Corner Restaurant in Keeseville where all are welcome to attend.

Services were entrusted to Zaumetzer Funeral Home, Au...

Donald Giddings

Jul 6, 2022

Donald Giddings, 58, passed away on July 6, 2022, in Au Sable Forks, NY.

He was born on July 2, 1964 in Plattsburgh, NY, to Donald Giddings, Sr. and Frances Woodward.

Mr. Giddings is survived by a son, Donald Giddings, III, of Ellenburg Center; and brothers Dennis and Danny.

Donald is preceded in death by his parents and his sister...

Richard Bernstein

Jul 4, 2022

Richard J. Bernstein, Philosopher, Teacher, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Lover of Life.

Richard J. Bernstein, 90, passed on July 4, 2022 in his summer home in Jay, New York, after a long bout with heart and lung disease.

In a life propelled by perpetual optimism, Bernstein taught philosophy for 70 years, beginning at Yale University, Haverford College, and, since 1989, the...

Beatrice Pelkey

Jun 25, 2022

Our beloved mother, Beatrice Ann Pelkey, entered God's Kingdom on June 25, 2022.

Beatrice was born to William I and Julia Coolidge on August 6, 1945, in Jay, New York. She graduated from Au Sable Forks High School in 1964. After completing school, she pursued a career as telephone operator for 20 years. Many jobs followed, including School Tax...

Robert Sampson

Jun 23, 2022

Robert Sampson, Wilmington, passed away on June 23, 2022 at the Lake Placid Emergency Room surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Ridgefield, NJ on December 5, 1946 and grew up in Ridgefield.

 

He graduated from Ridgefield Memorial High School in 1965. While growing up in New Jersey, Bob did many things: selling shoes at Alexander's Department Store;...