North Hudson, NY — Nancy A. Delor, age 58, of Ensign Pond Road, North Hudson, N.Y., died early Saturday evening Nov. 15, 2003, at her home after a brief illness.

Nancy was born March 8, 1945 in Say Shore, N.Y., the daughter of James T. and Doris Kaiser Urquhart.

Nancy was a graduate of Wappingers Falls High School and received her associates degree from Dutches County Community College. Nancy was employed by Randolph E. Parker Attorney in Schroon Lake for 10 years. She most recently was the secretary to the Essex County Superior Court Judge, Andrew Halloran in Elizabethtown, N.Y. Nancy enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren, she loved to shop and take care of her garden and plants.

Nancy is survived by her husband of 40 years, Raymond A. Delor Jr.; three sons, Matthew A. and his wife Gina M. Delor of Gansevoort, N.Y., Mark R. and his wife Mary Ellen Delor of Queensbury, N.Y., and Michael J. Delor of Albany, N.Y.; her grandchildren, Lauren A., Trent A., Jeremy L. and Abigail R. Delor; her mother, Doris Urquhart of Fishkill, N.Y.; her brother, James R. Urquhart of Fishkill, N.Y.; her sister, Linda Lundell of Auburn, Ala.; and several nieces.

Nancy was predeceased by her father, James T. Urquhart.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Edward L. Kelly

Funeral Home, Schroon Lake. Interment will follow at the Schroon River Cemetery North Hudson. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.

The family suggests memorials take the form of donations to High Peaks Hospice, PO Box 195, Mineville, NY 12956

Peru — Asenath G. "Sena" Cordway, 94, of Route 9, Peru, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2003, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Jay, March 28, 1909, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Goodspeed) McLean.

She was a meticulous housecleaner and enjoyed cooking.

Survivors include one son, Lee Cordway of Port Byron; 10 grandchildren and spouses, Albert Jr. and Sharon Stranahan of Peru, Sharra Parnaby of Cadyville, John and Michele Stranahan of Keeseville, Deborah and James Currier of Montezuma, Lee Jr. and Sue Cordway of Weedsport, Cynthia and Bill Larrabee of Port Byron, Bobbie Jo Stagner of Wolcott, Dan Cordway of Port Byron, Christa Cordway of Manville, Jason Robare of Medina and Tressa Robare of Garden City, N.J.; 28 great-grand-children; 43 great-great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, John, Dec. 24, 1980; her daughter, Jean Marie Stranahan, Nov. 23, 1997; and brothers and sisters.

There will be no public calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church in Keeseville with Monsignor Leeward J. Poissant, pastor, celebrating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Donations in her memory may be made to the North Country Down Syndrome Association.

Arrangements are by the Hamilton Funeral Home.

CROWN POINT, NY — Rodrizick F. Drinkwine, 82, of Main Street, Crown Point, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, at his home.

Rod was born at Mineville, N.Y., on Jan. 30, 1921, the son of Joseph H. and Nellie (Strong) Drinkwine.

He retired as head custodian at the Crown Point Central School. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945.

Rod served as Commander of Burnell Ross Post 1403 American Legion. He had been a member of the A.E. Phelps Fire Department since 1941, where he received his gold badge in 1976. He started the Crown Point Fire Police in 1959 where he served as captain. He belonged to the Lower Adirondack Fire Police Association. Rod was "Fire Policeman of the Year" in 1982. He was a life member of the volunteer fire police association of the State of New York.

He married Barbara E. Vaughn on June 9, 1946, Barbara died Aug. 16,2003.

He is survived by his son, Joseph H. Drinkwine and wife Bernadette of Rehoboth, Mass.; his daughters, Peggy Stevens and husband Gary of Crown Point and Theresa Landry and husband Timothy of Crown Point; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grand- daughter.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Harland Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003, 11 a.m. at the Congregational Church, Crown Point, Rev. Brian Kimble officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flower, memorial donations may be made to The A.E. Phelps Fire & Rescue, Fire Co. or Ambulance Squad.

PLATTSBURGH — Joseph P. McGrath, 84, of West Court Street, Plattsburgh, passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2003, with his family by his side.

He was born in the Bronx, and came to Plattsburgh as a 10 year old to attend Mount Assumption Institute, graduating in 1935.

He served with the U.S. Army in the 7th Regiment and graduated from Staff Command College in Fort Riley, Kan., then rose to rank of Captain during World War II, serving from 1941 to 1948.

He married Marie Jabaut on July 29, 1944.

After the war he worked at National Commercial Bank and then owned the Joseph P. McGrath Insurance Agency. He later worked for many years at the Clinton County Office of the Aging.

His volunteer work was a key part of his life and he gave generously to many programs: The St. Vincent dePaul Society, the Plattsburgh Public Library, the AARP tax program, RSVP and the Salvation Amy.

Throughout his life he served on numerous committees, task forces and boards. He received many awards and honors, but was particularly fond of three, being named a Paul Harris Fellow of the Plattsburgh Rotary Club, The Irishman of the Year Award, in 1991 and the Senior of Distinction Award presented by Governor Cuomo in 1994.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marie Jabaut McGrath; three children, Kevin (Kathy Scott), Maureen (Stan) Faryniarz and JoAnn/T-Jo (Raymond Smith); as well as many grandchildren, Alexis and Daniel McGrath, Stan (Marcia), Daniel (Julie), Timothy (Lara) and Matthew (Diana) Faryniarz, Anne (Ken) Sternfeld, Franny (Mark) Jacobson and Jennie and Elizabeth Smith; as well as ten great-grand-children. He is survived as well by several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his father and mother, Joseph and Elizabeth McGrath; and by his sister, Anne Szilva.

Calling hours will be at Brown’s Funeral Home, Plattsburgh, N.Y., Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at St. John’s Church on Wednesday at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Plattsburgh Public Library or St. John’s Church would be greatly appreciated.

Altona — Ronald R. Lucia Sr., 53, of Bloomer Street, Altona, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2003, at his home in Altona.

He was born in Plattsburgh on March 10, 1950, son of Roger A. and Hildred M. (Eurbin) Lucia Sr.

Ronald attended Altona Central School, he was a self employed truck driver. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.

Ronald is survived by his wife, Glenda J. (Peryea) Lucia of Altona, they were married on July 17, 1971; two children, his daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Andrew LeClair of Plattsburgh and his son, Ronald R. Lucia Jr. of Altona; a granddaughter, Savannah Rose Lucia of Peru; three brothers, Robert Lucia and his companion Linda of West Chazy, Thomas Lucia of Altona and Roger A. Lucia Jr. and his wife Linda of West Chazy; a sister and her husband, Karen and Rodney Mortis of Holland Patent; a niece, Hilary Mortis; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Ronald was predeceased by his mother, Hildred M. Lucia in 1984.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Altona. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003, at 9:30 a.m. from Holy Angel’s Church in Altona. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Plattsburgh — Joseph Elmer LaPorte, 71, of Smith Street, Plattsburgh, passed away on Monday, Nov. 17, 2003, at his home.

He was born in Plattsburgh on Sept. 7, 1932, son of Creswell and Roseanne (Rougeau) LaPorte.

Joseph attended St. John’s Church in Plattsburgh and was a self employed truck driver.

He enjoyed fishing and camping.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Rose Mary (Taylor) LaPorte of Plattsburgh; three sons, Joseph LaPorte and his wife Lucia of West Chazy, John LaPorte and his fiancé Diane of Albany and Mark LaPorte and his wife Mary Ellen of Plattsburgh; a daughter, Belinda McKenna and her husband Patrick of Peru; two brothers, Michael LaPorte of Plattsburgh and William LaPorte of Plattsburgh; two sisters, Jane Newell of Plattsburgh and Helen Sherman of West Chazy; 14 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Joseph was predeceased by a granddaughter, Tia; and a son, Stephen Joseph Edward LaPorte.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. from Brown Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kris Lauzon, Pastor of St. John’s Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Plattsburgh.

Donations in his memory may be made to American Diabetes Association.

Rouses Point, N.Y. — Leo P. Letourneau, passed away on Monday, Nov. 17, 2003, at the Cedar Hedge Nursing Home with his wife of 60 years, Ruth, at his side.

Leo, a native of Rouses Point, attended school there and upon graduation went on to Cornell University where he completed a two year program in the study of x-ray procedures, bacteriology and serology.

In 1941 he enlisted in the Army where he served as a Master Sergeant, Chief Radiographer and Medical Sergeant. In 1943, he married Ruth L. Aubrey of Rouses Point and in 1950 returned to the North Country where he and Ruth have remained.

Leo has touched the lives of many people through his favorite hobby of helping people and meeting their needs. To do this Leo’s civic mindedness led him to serve as Mayor of the Village of Rouses Point for 12 years, as Town of Champlain Justice for 16 Years and as the supervisor of the Town of Champlain for 15 years. Leo retired from the New York State Department of Corrections, spending his entire career at the Correctional Facility in Dannemora, N.Y.

Without a doubt though, the greatest rewards Leo has experienced were those associated with his involvement in the area’s emergency medical services. As a member of the Rouses Point Montgomery Hose Hook and Ladder Company, since 1956, Leo served as a volunteer fireman and an emergency medical technician, taking every opportunity he could to respond to emergencies. As the captain of the Rouses Point Rescue Squad for 30 years and a certified instructor, Leo worked extensively in the training of fireman and laymen in the techniques of basic first aid, advanced first aid, CPR and EMT certification, at area high schools and community colleges as well as other north country fire departments.

Leo has also served as a member and past grand knight for the Knights of Columbus Council in Rouses Point, chaplain for the Rouses Point American Legion Post 912, chaplain for the Rouses Point Fire Department, president of the NYS Supervisors Association, president of the Clinton County Magistrates Association, member of the Committee for DWI and chairman of the Rouses Point 4th of July Parade.

Leo’s greatest quality was that he never said "no" to anyone needing assistance. His devotion to community and to God is a credit to his kindness and dedication to others. As a Eucharistic Minister and Trustee for the St. Patrick’s Church in Rouses Point, Leo was able to bring communion to others, unable to attend Mass. He was humbled by this privilege and reverent in carrying out his duties in the name of God.

Leo is survived by his wife, Ruth; a son, Dan and daughter-in-law, Jan of Rouses Point; a daughter, Mary Lynn and son-in-law, Kenneth Lynn of Essex Junction, Vt.; a sister, Bertha Letourneau of Rouses Point; and four grandchildren, Nicolas and Matthew Letourneau, Jacob Lynn and Bridget O’Connor; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Letourneau of Rouses Point; many nieces and nephews.

Leo was predeceased by his twin bother, Paul and his older brother, George.

Calling hours will be at the Clark Funeral Home on Lake Street in Rouses Point on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2003, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003, at St. Patrick’s Church in Rouses Point.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rouses Point Rescue Squad.

Elizabeth R. Heins, 88, of 75 Court Street, Plattsburgh ,died Monday, Nov. 17, 2003, at the CVPH Medical Center.

She was born in New York City on Dec. 15, 1914, the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Filley) Rhul.

Calling hours and funeral arrangements are incomplete, as of Monday, at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home.

Raymond G. LaPointe Jr., 62, of Robinson Terrace in Plattsburgh, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, at the CVPH Medical Center.

He was born on Nov. 10, 1940, in Plattsburgh, N.Y., the son of Raymond G. and Tina (Ashline) LaPointe Sr.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003, at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Cemetery.

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