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Published 6/27/02

Robert W. Roe

Topeka, Kan. — Robert W. Roe, 81, of Plattsburgh, passed away on June 20, 2002.

He was born in Washington County, Kan., Feb. 21, 1921, to Joseph Wesley and Mildred (Boaz) Roe.

Mr. Roe proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and the U.S. Air Force for 21 years until his retirement from the USAF in 1963. He was a pilot during World War II, and received various service medals. Because of his dedication to his country and to fellow military retirees, he spent many years with the American Military Retirees Association in Plattsburgh, N.Y. Most recently he was the National Executive Director at the national headquarters in Plattsburgh. He was also an active member of Lake Champlain Chapter 2- 1.

Mr. Roe was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Disable American Veterans, and the American Legion.

He had many experiences many happy memories as a member of the United Methodist Church in Plattsburgh. He was involved in the Boy Scouts of America, by volunteering for many years with Troop 39 in Plattsburgh.

He married Iris Magel Anderson on Nov. 13, 1942, in Wayne, Kan. Robert and Iris were happily married and devoted to each other "until they were parted by death" when she died June 14, 1996. A daughter, Delores Ann (Roe) Roushia died Feb. 13, 1994.

After the death of his wife, he was very fortunate and honored to have a loving relationship with his companion and traveling buddy, Theta Vorse of Topeka, Kan. He is survived by two sons, Robert Eugene Roe and his wife, Priscilla (Price) Roe, Maysville, Ga., and Lawrence "Larry" Wesley Roe and his wife Susan (Matrisch) Roe, Murrieta, Ca; a daughter, Crystal Eileen (Roe) Mang and her husband, Ricardo Mang of Plattsburgh; a brother, Lonnie Roe, Belleville, Kan.; a sister, Hazel McCracken, Idaho Falls, Idaho; 10 grandchildren; and eight great - grandchildren.

Following cremation in Kansas, a memorial service will be held at the United Methodist Church in Plattsburgh on Friday, June 28, 2002, at 11 a.m. Interment will be private and at the convenience of his family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Military Retirees Association Douglas R. Drum Scholarship Fund, c/o AMRA Inc., 22 US Oval, Suite 1200, Plattsburgh, NY 12903.

Cylinda S. Hebert

Mooers Forks — Cylinda S. Hebert, 88, formerly of Mooers Forks, died Sunday, June 23, 2002, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone.

She was born in Mooers Forks on Oct. 7, 1913, the daughter of Eli and Edith (Barcomb) LaValley.

She was a member of the St. Anne’s Society in Mooers Forks and the St. Joseph’s Altar - Rosary Society in Malone.

She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Ernest and Doris Hebert of Ellenburg and Gilbert and Sharon Hebert of Burke; a daughter and son-in- law, Theresa and Bob Dufrane of Malone; a son-in-law, James Grace of Constable; two sisters-in-law, Veronica Delaney of Sciota and Lee LaBarge of Mooers Forks; 15 grandchildren; 31 great - grandchildren; two great - great - grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Her husband, Delma Hebert died in 1979. A daughter, Joanne Grace; two brothers, Eli and Hector LaValley; two sisters, Lizzie Brassard and Lena LaValley; and three grandchildren, Rick Dufrane, Terry Anne Dufrane and Steven Hebert also died earlier.

Calling hours were held on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the E.F. Drown Funeral Service in Mooers. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday from St. Anne’s Church in Mooers Forks. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery

Ann H. Johnson

Elizabethtown — Ann H. Johnson, 91, of Roscoe Road, died Sunday June 23, 2002, at CVPH in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Granville on July 27, 1910, the daughter of Michael J. and Mary (Martin) Hyland.

She received her education in Granville and Albany, N.Y. After high school, Ann worked for the N.Y. Telephone Co.

She married Harry P. Johnson on July 24, 1946, and worked with him in his Chevrolet and Oldsmobile dealership in Elizabethtown and Lewis, N.Y. In later years, they owned and operated the Elizabethtown Liquor Store.

Ann best loved the times when her family, with the grandchildren and great - grandchildren, could be together.

Over the years, she participated in many variety shows in the area and always helped in the fund-raisers for many organizations.

At home Ann enjoyed playing cards and doing crossword puzzles. She was a member of the Women’s Fellowship of the United Church of Christ and sang in the choir for many years. Ann also belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary, the Elizabethtown - Westport Garden Club, The Antique Car Club and the Senior Circle.

Ann is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Marion and Lee Norton of Elizabethtown; two grandsons, their wives and three great - grandsons, Barry and Joanne Norton and their sons, Matthew and Jeffrey Norton, all of Plattsburgh and Paul and Laurie Norton and their son, Nathan Norton, all of No. Reading, Mass.; one granddaughter, Jody Ann Norton of Fort Wayne , Ind.; and several nieces and nephews.

Her husband, Harry P. Johnson died on April 11, 1988; her sister, Marion Finke; and three brothers, Gerald Hyland, Richard Hyland and Leonard Hyland also died earlier.

There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 28, 2002, at 2 p.m. at the United Church of Christ, in Elizabethtown. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Elizabethtown Ambulance Squad or your charity of choice.

W.M. Marvin’s Sons Funeral Home in Elizabethtown is in charge of arrangements.

Helen Taylor Fadden

LAKE PLACID — Helen Taylor Fadden, 99, passed away Monday, June 24, 2002, surrounded by her family. She was in the home that her husband built at 484 Old Military Road, Lake Placid.

She was born July 10, 1902, in the house next door that her father built, the only daughter of Rufus and Marietta Hammond Taylor.

She was predeceased by her four brothers, Walter, Francis, Harrison and Raymond Taylor.

Helen attended classes in the one-room schoolhouse on Cascade Road that is now the residence of Walter and Gert Hare.

As a teenager she was employed by the James Hurley family. Mrs. Hurley taught her the fine art of baking, which became a lifelong passion.

Helen married Warren Fadden on June 10, 1920, with whom she had five children. Her husband predeceased her In 1974. They built five guest cabins on their property, and operated what would be one of the first area businesses of its type, the Whiteface Cabins, for many years.

The great joys in life were her family and friends - cooking, baking, playing pinochle and canasta, hosting big family gatherings, and filling everyone around her with love, smiles, cookies, pies, and doughnuts. Her annual Halloween offerings of 12 kinds of cookies still legendary in North Elba.

She is survived by a son, Robert and his wife, Dorris of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a daughter, Mrs. Betty Hunkins; a son, Richard and his wife, Kay; and daughter, Mrs. Barbara Clark and her husband, Reg, all of Lake Placid. A daughter, Eleanor Fadden, and son-in-law, Richard Hunkins, died earlier. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren; and 17 great - grandchildren.

Calling hours were held at the Clark Funeral Home in Lake Placid on Wednesday, June 26, 2002, from 7 till 9 p.m. Funeral services will be at the Adirondack Community Church on Thursday, June 27, 2002, at 11 a.m. Reverend Mark Demers, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow at the family plot in the North Elba Cemetery.

Raymond E. Martin

PLATTSBURGH — Raymond E. Martin, 89, of Beekman Towers and formerly of Clinton, N.Y., died Monday, June 24, 2002, at the CVPH Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

He was born April 10, 1913, in Clinton, the son of Harry and Helen Martin. He grew up there and graduated from Clinton High School in 1932.

At an early age he learned to play saxophone. This talent had a great influence on his early years. For a time, he lived in Tupper Lake in the mid 1930’s, where he played in various establishments. It also led him to play in bands aboard trans - Atlantic ocean liners in the late 1930’s. These trips allowed him to also tour Europe right up to the beginning of World War II.

Ray entered the U.S. Army in April 1941. He served in several posts throughout the U.S. including Seattle and Fort Sill, Okla. Throughout the war he served as a bands man. In September, 1944, he married Jean Russell of Cortland, N.Y. She was the daughter of William and Florence Russell.

After the war Ray and Jean settled in Clinton, where they raised two sons and a daughter. He worked for many years as plant manager for Liberty Protective Leathers, Inc. for Clark Mills until his retirement in 1978. He moved to Plattsburgh in 1998 following his wife’s death.

In addition to being a talented musician, Ray had other interests and hobbies. In his younger years, he enjoyed travel, camping, hiking and boating. He was a member of the Clinton Historical Society and past member of the American Legion and the U.S. Power Squadron. He was a skilled craftsman who enjoyed woodworking. He created many household items and pieces of furniture for family and friends that will be treasured for generations.

Ray was also an accomplished artist. He was a well known area photographer in the 1950’s and 1960’s and a former member of the Utica Camera Club. Later, he turned his interest to painting. He dabbled in oils but was best known for his watercolors. As such, he was a founding member of the Central New York Watercolor Society and the Kirkland Art Center.

Ray is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Todd and Mary Ellen Martin of Dannemora, N.Y., and Russ and Marcia Martin of Wappingers Fall, N.Y.; a son-in-law and his wife, Jim and Diane Eaton of Mercerville, N.J.; three grandchildren and their spouses, James and Tanya Eaton of Wendell, N.C., Rick and Theresa Eaton of Wendell, N.C., and Melissa and Joe Salzano of Hamilton, N.J.; and five great-grandchildren.

Ray was predeceased by his wife, Jean in 1998; and his daughter, Holly Martin Eaton who died in 1974.

Services and burial will be held in Clinton at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations may be sent to Hospice of the North Country.

The R.W. Walker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Vincent James Trombley

Ticonderoga — Vincent James Trombley, 84, of Wiley Street, passed away Monday, June 24, 2002, at the Moses - Ludington Nursing Home of Ticonderoga.

He was born in Ticonderoga, Oct. 31, 1917, the son of the late Earl and Lillian (Vradenburg) Trombley.

Mr. Trombley has been a lifelong Ticonderoga resident. He and his wife, Ruby, own and operate the White House Tourist Home in Ticonderoga. The White House has been a popular Christmas attraction for the past 41 years to local families and visitors. Mr. Trombley would display thousands of holiday Christmas lights, so brilliant, the home could be seen by commercial airplanes passing overhead

In prior years, Mr. Trombley owned and operated G-Man Trucking Service and was also a painter for the Ticonderoga Central School System.

His other hobbies included dancing and spending time with his family and friends.

Mr. Trombley was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served during World War II.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Ruby V. (Lash) Trombley; one son, Bruce J. Trombley of Plainville, Mass.; one daughter, Patricia A. Trudeau of Ticonderoga; and one brother, Gordon Trombley of Buffalo. He is also survived by seven grandchildren; nine great - grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hourse were held Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 11 Algonkin St., Ticonderoga. A funeral service will take place Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. William G. Muench, pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Ticonderoga, will officiate. The Rite of Committal will follow at the family plot of the Valley View Cemetery of Ticonderoga.

Pauline Marcelline Bova

Chateaugay — Pauline Marcelline Bova, 76, of Chateaugay, died Tuesday, June 25, 2002, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home, Plattsburgh, N.Y., where she had been a patient since May 28, 2002.

She was born in Mooers Forks, N.Y. on Oct. 11, 1925, the daughter of John and Denise (Berthieume) Parsons.

She was married to Douglas Bova on Nov. 11, 1944, in St. Ann’s Church, Mooers Forks, by the late Monsignor A.M. Gilbert. Mr. Bova predeceased her on April 25, 1983.

Mrs. Bova is survived by four daughters and three sons-in-law, Shirley McCray of Binghamton, N.Y., Margaret and William Crawford of Chateaugay, N.Y., Kathryn and Mark Davey of Chateaugay, N.Y., JoEllen and Frank Leary of Plattsburgh, N.Y.; seven grandchildren, Christopher and Freda Crawford, Jerry and Meaghan Leary, Patrick Leary, Trisha Leary, Michael Crawford and Jonathon and Maureen Davey; two great - grandchildren, Claire and Mckenzie Crawford; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Irene and Alden Deyo of Altona, N.Y., and Lorraine and Leighton Nephew of Lady Lake, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, she was predeceased by her parents; five brothers, Frank, Leonard, Clarence, John and Alpha Parsons; and 4 sisters, Ruth Vassar, Clarice Medveckey, Emma Yodis and Retha Therrien.

In her earlier years, Mrs. Bova was employed at McCadam Cheese in Chateaugay for over 20 years, 1952-1972, as a lab technician. She was also employed at the Chateaugay Hotel as a waitress and chambermaid.

She and her husband ran Bova’s Grocery in Chateaugay for 42 years before retiring in 1987.

She was a communicant of St. Patrick’s Church, a member of Court St. Helen 100 Catholic Daughters of America, member of the John E. Harrica Post 875 American Legion Auxiliary and Burke Adult Center.

Calling hours will be at the Chateaugay Funeral Home on Thursday, June 27, 2002, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Funeral services will be on Thursday, June 27, 2002, at 3 p.m. in St. Patrick’s Church, with Rev. Fay Ager officiating. Burial will take place at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Chateaugay.

Donations in her memory may be made to American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.

Margaret Demorest Scheinin

ESSEX — Margaret Demorest Scheinin, 88, died Tuesday June 25, 2002.

She was born Aug. 5, 1913, in Toledo, Ohio.

Mrs. Scheinin received her bachelor of art degree and master of art degree in English Literature from Ohio State University.

She worked at the Smithsonian Institute, in Washington D.C., and also worked as a civilian during World War II at Eglin Airforce Bass in Florida, where she met her husband, Joseph Scheinin. She also served as a librarian at Eglin Airforce Base in Florida during the Korean conflict.

She married Joseph Scheinin on Nov. 11, 1947. They were married for 54 years.

She lived in Brooklyn Heights, where she worked as a docent at Brooklyn Museum of Art and taught English at the National Academy of Ballet in NYC.

She has been a resident of Essex since 1969. She has done volunteer work in Adirondack Art Assoc., Essex Community Historical Organization, (ECHO), Belden Noble Library and St Johns Episcopal Church.

Survivors include a brother-in-law, Hyman Scheinin of Philadelphia, Pa.; and two nephews and their families, Richard Scheinin of Santa Cruz, Calif., and Neil Scheinin of Philadelphia.

Memorial Donations may be made to High Peaks Hospice.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and are with the Huestis Funeral Home in Willsboro.

Edward J. Montgomery Sr.

SCHENECTADY — Edward J. Montgomery Sr., 74, of Unadilla Street, died Monday, June 24, 2002, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady after being stricken.

He was born in Peru, N.Y., he moved to Schenectady in 1950.

He was a route supervisor and sales representative for Abelove’s Linen Service in Schenectady.

He belonged to the Schenectady Veterans of Foreign War, Huron Social Club, National Rifle Association, Teamsters Union and was a union shop steward.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia Duquette Montgomery; nine children, Karen Polsinelli of Malta, Jim Montgomery, Wanda Cross, Sue Ann Montgomery, Nick Montgomery, Pamela Ritz, Edward J. Montgomery Jr., Scott Montgomery and Keith Montgomery, all of Schenectady; one brother, William H. Montgomery of Schenectady; two sisters, Joyce Hogo of Amsterdam and Pearl Morrow of Port Kent, N.Y.; 14 grandchildren; four great - grandchildren; and his companion, Teddy.

He is predeceased by his parents, William and Ruth Montgomery; one brother, Robert Montgomery; two sisters, Nera Turner Arroya and Arma Montgomery.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Gleason Funeral Home, 730 Union Street, Schenectady. Calling hours are Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery, Schenectady.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Northside Little League, VanVraken Ave. And Vandebogart St., Schenectady, N.Y. 12308.

Grace E. Dunn

ALTONA, N.Y. / DINGMAN’S FERRY, PA. — Grace E. Dunn, 86, of the Military Turnpike and formerly of Dingman’s Ferry, Pa., departed from this life on Wednesday, June 26, 2002, at the CVPH Medical Center.

Grace was born in the Bronx, N.Y., to Edward and Christina Alfarano on Oct. 9, 1915.

She lived in the Bronx for many years before moving to Dingman’s Ferry, Pa., in 1978. She married Gerald Dunn on Sept. 14, 1945, at Saint Angela Merci Church in the Bronx.

Grace will be remembered as a loving mother and a devoted Nana who enjoyed spending her winters in Altona with her daughter and family for the past 17 years.

In Dingman’s Ferry, she was an active member of the L&L Diners Club and a past member of the Delaware Ambulance Corp. Grace also enjoyed playing bingo and cards. She will be greatly missed.

Grace is survived by two children, a daughter, Gail Wolcott of Altona; and a son, Gerald Dunn of Selden, N.Y.; her grandsons, Richard Anstett of White Plains, N.Y., Michael Anstett of Tarrytown, N.Y., Gerald and Sean Dunn of Yorktown, N.Y., Christopher Wolcott of Altona and William Dunn of Selden, N.Y.; her granddaughters, Colleen Anstett of Plattsburgh, Tara Dunn of Selden, N.Y., and Jacqueline Elder and her husband, Ryan of South Glens Falls, N.Y.; two great - grandchildren, Emily and Jeremy Elder of South Glens Falls, N.Y.; and her close friend, Pauline Defyatte.

She was predeceased by her husband, Gerald, in 1985; her two brothers, Edward and Harry Alfarano; and her son-in-law, John Wolcott of Altona in January of 2002.

There will be no public calling hours. A celebration of her life will be held at Our Lady of Victory Church in Plattsburgh, N.Y., on Friday, June 28, 2002, at 11 a.m. Internment will take place at a later d0ate in the Milford Cemetery in Milford, Pa.

Donations in her memory may be made to Hospice Care of the North Country.

The R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh, N.Y., is in charge of arrangements.

Pauline Morgan

ESSEX — Pauline Morgan, 57, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2002, at her home in Essex.

Pauline was born on April 1, 1945, the daughter of Kenneth and Marie Ann (Blanchard) Tart.

Pauline was caring and helpful to all that she met. She was always willing to do anything for anybody.

Pauline is survived by her husband of 31 years, James Z. Morgan Jr.; her four sons and daughter-in-laws, James III and BobbieJo of Essex, Arthur and Kim of Mineville, Thomas and Tonya of Essex and William of Essex. Also survived by her six grandchildren, Ashley and James IV of Essex, Hailey and Madison of Mineville and Kyle and Dylan of Essex. She is also survived by her mother of Essex; sister, Nancy and Dave Powers of New Hampshire; brothers, Philip of Lewis and David of North Hudson; and several nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her father, Kenneth; and brother, Paul.

Calling hours are from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday June 27, 2002, at Huestis Funeral Home in Willsboro, N.Y. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 29, 2002, at 11 a.m. at the Essex Community Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Essex Community Church in Pauline’s memory.

Dorothy M. CAMPBELL, 76, of Nichols Avenue, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2002, at the CVPH Medical Center.

She was born in Buffalo, N.Y. on Jan. 29, 1926, the daughter of Ambrose J. and Alice (Leary) Friedman.

A memorial Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, June 26, 2002, at St. John’s at 10 a.m. Interment followed in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Arrangements are by the Brown Funeral Home, Plattsburgh.

 

Klein Lowell IV, 32, of Clermont, Fla., died Wednesday, May 15, 2002, after a short illness.

He was born on Sept. 4, 1969, in Rochester, N.Y., the son of Sharon (Cook) Jacques of Brookline, N.H., formerly of Chateaugay and Klein Lowell III of Holley, N.Y.

A graveside service will be held June 30, 2002, at 1 p.m. at Eastside Cemetery, with Rev. Eleanor Bellows officiating.

Local arrangements are through the Chateaugay Funeral Home.

Thomas Bernard Farrell, 63, of Seth Green Drive, Rochester, died Wednesday, June 19, 2002, at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester.

He was born in Saranac Lake, N.Y., on Dec. 14, 1938, the son of Russell and Ruby (Stringham) Farrell.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 29, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Saranac Lake, with Rev. Timothy Soucy officiating.

Enola M. Szucs, 77, of Emery House, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2002, at the CVPH Medical Center.

She was born in Altona on Jan. 14, 1925, the daughter of Edward H. and Frances (LaGoy) LaBarge.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Brown Funeral Home, Plattsburgh.

REYNOLDS — A memorial service for the family and friends of Beryl McGillis Reynolds will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2002, at 10 a.m. at the Saint Agnes Church in Lake Placid, N.Y. Beryl died at her home in Bradenton, Fla., on Nov. 5, 2001. The Clark Funeral Home in Lake Placid is in charge of arrangements.

McCormick — Robert J. McCormick, 77, of the Bear Swamp Road, Peru, died Sunday, April 21, 2002, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, June 29, 2002, at the Harkness United Methodist Church, with Rev. Sally White, pastor, officiating and Rev. Marion Moore - Colgan, pastor of the Poultney Vermont United Methodist Church, assisting. Masonic ritual service will be performed by members of the Ausable River Lodge 149 F&AM in Keeseville.

Arrangements are by the Hamilton Funeral Home in Keeseville. 


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