Published: 11/03/02

Plattsburgh — Belle L. Miller, 97, of Beekman Towers, passed away Friday, Nov. 1, 2002, at Meadowbrook Healthcare Facility in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Burlington, Vt., on Feb. 18, 1905, daughter of Frank and Elizabeth (Brown) Hebert.

Belle moved to Plattsburgh when she was 6 months old. She was adopted by Peter and Julia McAloon of Altona.

She was a member of St. Peter's Parish, St. Peter's Altar and Rosary Society, Catholic Daughters of America Court Mary Immaculate in Plattsburgh and the Windy Towers Association. Belle enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting and cooking.

Belle is survived by three sons and a daughter-in-law, Reed and Betty Miller of Plattsburgh, James Miller of Newcomb and Albert Miller of San Jose, Calif.; ten grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two great-great - grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Monday afternoon, Nov. 4, 2002, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. Members of St. Peter's Altar and Rosary Society will meet Monday afternoon at 3 p.m.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, at 11 a.m. from Brown Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery.

Donations in her memory may be made to St. Peter's Church.

Plattsburgh — Walter A. Blahut Sr., 85, of Battery Street, died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002, at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Pennsylvania on March 10, 1917.

Walter was stationed at the CCC camp in Plattsburgh. He met his wife Helena and made Plattsburgh his home. He had been employed by Pal Blade in Plattsburgh until its closure. He then was employed as a plumber and steamfitter, working for Local 773, retiring in 1979. Walter was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and enjoyed bowling.

Walter is survived by one daughter, Brenda Denny of Galway; a son and daughter-in-law, Walter A. and Susan Blahut of Plattsburgh; two sisters-in-law, Anne Donah of Waltham, Mass., and Peggy Donah of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.

Walter was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Helena I. Blahut, in 1997.

Calling hours will be Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A wake service will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, Nov. 4, 2002, at 9 a.m. from Our Lady of Victory Church in Plattsburgh. Burial will follow in Whispering Maples Mausoleum in Plattsburgh.

Donations may be made in his memory to Our Lady of Victory Church.

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