Published: 1/7/04

WATERVLIET, NY — David Scott Friedman, 40, died unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, N.Y.

David was born in New Hyde Park, N.Y., on Oct. 17, 1963, and was the son of the late Gilbert Friedman and Mary V. Scuderi Friedman.

He resided in Central Islip, N.Y., until the death of his father, at which time he relocated, with his mother and sister, to Gansevoort, N.Y.

David was a graduate of Saratoga Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School and furthered his studies at Plattsburgh State University and later at the Berklee College of Music in Boston where he remained for three years until an illness interrupted his studies. While at Berklee, David formed friendships and roomed with musicians, Austin A.J. Nester and Delfeayo Marsalis. He maintained these friendships throughout the years. David was a talented trumpeter and enjoyed playing the keyboard. He was employed for the past eleven years with Northeast Music in Latham, N.Y.

As a musician, David was a founding member of the Empire Jazz Orchestra and played with several bands including The Joey Thomas Big Band, City Rhythm, New York Players, The T.S. Ensemble and Alex Torres and the Latin Kings, with whom he toured throughout Puerto Rico. It is with Alex Torres and the Latin Kings that he opened for multi-Grammy award winners Eddie Palmieri and Tito Puente at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. David also played with other notable Latin artists in Boston and Philadelphia. His talent provided him with an opportunity to play with the Jordainaires, the backup group to Elvis Presley. David was often sought after to play with back-up bands to stars appearing in the local area, at venues such as the Starlight Theater, Proctors Theater and the Van Dyke. He also enjoyed playing during holidays and at special events in various churches.

Although David’s first love was music, he also enjoyed working around his home, which had been in his wife’s family for six generations. He took great pleasure in cars, electronics toys, chocolate, shopping for hours at the Home Depot and being with his dog Pagliacci. His family will forever remember David for his friendliness to others and for his caring and generous spirit.

David was the loving husband of Elizabeth Martin Friedman, who he met in the fall of 1980 in Plattsburgh and to whom he has been married for eleven years. He was the cherished brother of Robin L. Burnash and her husband Dale A. of St. Johnsbury, Vt.; the dear nephew of Nancy DeSalvo Borucki of Stuart, Fla., with whom David lived from an early age and thought of as his mother, following the death of his own mother; the son-in-law of David Kendall Martin and Patricia R. Martin of West Chazy, N.Y.; the brother-in-law of Anne Kennedy Wallace and her husband Eric of Brentwood, N.H., David Kendall Martin and his wife Mimi Lane of Wilmington, N.Y., Peter Stockwell Martin and his wife Laura Green of Doha, Qatar, and Rosalyn Martin of Ballston Spa, N.Y.; lifelong and best friend of Gerald Levine of Boston, Mass. David is also survived by one niece; and five nephews; an uncle; several aunts; and many cousins.

The funeral service, a musical celebration of David’s life, will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. in Trinity Episcopal Church, 1336 First Avenue, Watervliet, N.Y. All are invited to attend. The family will greet friends at a reception following the service in the Parish Hall. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Troy, N.Y. There are no public calling hours.

The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211 or to the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 in memory of David Scott Friedman.

Arrangements are by Parker Bros. Memorial, Watervliet, N.Y.

For e-mail condolence please see www.parkerbros memorial.com

Brick, N.J. — Joseph F. Bradley, 45, of Brick, N.J., formerly of Belmar, N.J., died suddenly Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003, from complications related to Leukemia therapy, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, N.J.

He was a draughts specialist for Crown Beer Distributors, Wall, N.J.

He was a Navy veteran, serving from 1976 to 1979. He graduated from St. Rose High School, Belmar, N.J., and George Washington University, Washington D.C.

A man of many talents, he was a glass artist and a sport fisherman.

Born in Neptune, N.J., he lived most of his life in Belmar, before living in Long Branch, N.J., and Brick, N.J., briefly.

He was predeceased by his father, Joseph J. Bradley in 1999.

Surviving are his mother, Dolores Bersey Bradley of Plattsburgh; two brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Tracy of Beekmantown, N.Y., and Patrick and Joan of McLean, Va.; a sister, Carolyn of Tinton Falls, N.J.; nieces, Colleen and Emma; and nephews, Michael and Sean.

A Mass of Christian burial was held Jan. 3, 2003, at St. Anselm’s Church in Wayside, N.J.

Interment will be private and in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Capuchin Development Office, c/o Fr. Charles Hanley, Honor Fund, P.O. Box 839, Union City, NJ 07087.

Ticonderoga — Lawrence A. "Dude" Eichen, 81, of Baldwin Road, Ticonderoga, passed away Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, at Meadow Brook Health Care of Plattsburgh.

He was born in Ticonderoga, Feb. 13, 1922, the son of the late Albert and Kittie (McCabe) Eichen.

Mr. Eichen was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Africa and Italy during World War II.

He has been a lifelong Ticonderoga resident and was involved in the lumber business and as a self-employed logger in Ticonderoga for all of his working life.

He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 1494, The Veterans of Foreign Wars post 146 and the American Legion post 224, all of Ticonderoga.

He was predeceased by his wife, Lillian B. Eichen in 2003; and by one son, Ernest Eichen in 1998.

Survivors include one daughter, Kitty A. Connery and her husband John of Beekmantown; three sisters, Barbara Dowdle of Norwood, Bess Hopkins of Ticonderoga and Blanche Rivers of Ticonderoga; and three grandchildren, Susanne Dennis, Brian Connery and Lawrence Eichen. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will take place in the spring at the family plot of the Valley View Cemetery of Ticonderoga.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Ticonderoga Emergency Squad, 1 Depot Street, Ticonderoga, NY 12883.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 11 Algonkin Street, Ticonderoga.

Keeseville — Raymond J. Strong, 89, of Pine Street, Keeseville died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of the North Country.

He was born on Staten Island, Sept. 4, 1914, the son of Kathryne Strong.

Mr. Strong served in the United States Army for over 20 years prior to retiring in 1968.

He was also an independent contractor for many years.

He enjoyed bingo, carpentry and playing cards; and loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Della D. (Ouimette) Strong of Keeseville, whom he married Sept. 11, 1946 at St. John’s Church in Keeseville; four daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and Craig Pawley Sr. of Huntersville, N.C., Delores and David Vivian of Plattsburgh, Deborah and Howard Wemette of Plattsburgh and Doreen and Michael Nelson of Hesperia, Calif.; 13 grandchildren, Andrea, Lisa, Craig Jr., Sean, Adam, David, Lindsay, Christina, Jamie, James, Johnathon, Joseph and Jarred; and five great-grandchildren, Austin, Sage, Brooke, Kaden and Bethany.

He was predeceased by his mother; and one grandson, Brian.

Calling hours will be held Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Keeseville. A funeral service will follow at 5 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home with Monsignor Leeward J. Poissant, pastor of the Catholic Community of Keeseville, officiating. Burial will be in the spring in St. John’s Cemetery.

Donations in his memory may be made to the United Cerebral Palsy Association.

Ticonderoga — June C. Harrington, 67, of Lord Howe Estates, Ticonderoga passed away Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, at the Moses-Ludington Nursing Home of Ticonderoga.

She was born in Ticonderoga, June 13, 1936, the daughter of the late Emmanuel and Agnes (Ward) Paulo.

Mrs. Harrington was a lifelong Ticonderoga resident and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ticonderoga. She was also a member of the American Legion Post 224 Ladies Auxiliary of Ticonderoga.

She was predeceased by her husband, Donald S. Harrington Sr. in 1989.

Survivors include two sons, Donald S. Harrington Jr. and Brad F. Harrington, both of Ticonderoga; two daughters, Agnes Shuler of Lansing, Mich., and Reta Harrington of Ticonderoga; one brother, Joe Paulo of Sacramento, Calif.; one sister, Angeline Cross of Ticonderoga; and five grandchildren, Joseph Shuler, Karen Shuler, Brianna Ives, Randy West and McKenzie Harrington.

A memorial service will take place Friday, 6 p.m. at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 11 Algonkin Street, Ticonderoga. The Rev. Lauren P. Maxson, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Ticonderoga, will officiate.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Moses-Ludington Nursing Home, Wicker Street, Ticonderoga, NY 12883.

PLATTSBURGH — Lena M. Mitchell, 94, of Waterhouse Street, Plattsburgh died Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, at Clinton County Nursing Home in Plattsburgh, N.Y.

She was born in Chateaugay, N.Y., on Sept. 15, 1909, the daughter of Frank and Edith (Crowningshield) LaGrave.

She was married to Ellis Mitchell in October of 1927. He predeceased her in June of 1947.

Mrs. Mitchell is survived by four children, Dorothy Ryan R.N. of Plattsburgh, N.Y., Thomas Mitchell Sr. of Morrisonville, N.Y., Lee Edward Mitchell of Springfield, Mass., and Ada Razmus of Danbury, Conn.; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband; she was predeceased by her parents; a daughter, Edith Elwell; and two sisters, Dorothy Pretat and Jessie Davis.

Mrs. Mitchell was head cook at Chateaugay Central School for 35 years, retiring in 1971. She was a member of the Chateaugay United Methodist Church, Order of the Eastern Star, Franklin County School Foods Association, CSEA Union at the school, North Country Outdoor Club and the International Bowling Congress City and State Associations. She was also member and past president of the Chateaugay American Legion Auxiliary Post 875 and involved in the Red Cross.

Lena was devoted to her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She enjoyed traveling, bowling, gardening and being a home care giver.

Services are private and at the convenience of the family.

Burial will take place in the spring at Eastside Cemetery, Chateaugay. Arrangements by Chateaugay Funeral Home.

Essex, NY — George E. Ledges, 92, of Essex, N.Y., died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004, at CVPH Medical Center.

He was born in Athens, N.Y., Sept. 30, 1911, the son of Dominic and Veronica (Stautchas) Ledges.

He was a member of the Essex Community Methodist Church, Sigma Xi and trustee for the Whallons Bay Cemetery Association.

Mr. Ledges was an engineer for G.E. Research and Development Laboratories in Schenectady, Ithaca and Syracuse. Mr. Ledges also held patents for work in electron beam technology, infrared detection and other measuring devices. He was also involved in the early developments of ultrasound technology. He retired to the Adirondacks in 1973 with his wife, Jean (Dempster) after nearly 40 years with General Electric. He was predeceased by his wife of 51 years.

Mr. Ledges is survived by a daughter, Veronica Hollingsworth and her husband Donald Hollingsworth of Essex; a son, Gregory Ledges and his wife, Susan Ledges of Plattsburgh, N.Y. He has three grandchildren, Katherine Winegar, Georgena Hollingsworth and Matthew Ledges; two great-grandchildren, Holly Rose and Jason Winegar; a sister and her husband, Mary Ann and Phillip McHugh; a brother-in-law, Edward Warner; and sister-in-law, Ruth Bailey.

He is predeceased by his brothers and sisters, Albert, Anna, Anthony, Katherine and Julia.

There will be no calling hours. A funeral service will be held at the Essex Community Methodist Church on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004, at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Whallons Bay Cemetery.

Huestis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Whallons Bay Cemetery, Fence Restoration Fund, c/o Veronica Hollingsworth, Essex, NY 12936.

Danny Joseph Doyle, 44, formerly of Keeseville, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, in Watertown, N.Y.

He was born in Plattsburgh, Sept. 5, 1959, the son of Betty (Ano) Doyle and the late Karl B. Doyle.

There will be no public calling hours or funeral service. Burial will be in the spring in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Keeseville.

Arrangements are by the Hamilton Funeral Home in Keeseville.

Doris E. Regis, 87, of East Main Street, Malone, N.Y., died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, at the Alice Hyde Nursing Home, in Malone, where she had been a resident since Oct. 2, 2003.

She was born in Ellenburg, N.Y., Aug. 3, 1916, the daughter of the late Horace and Myra McKinney Johnson.

Calling hours will be Monday, Jan. 12, 2004, from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Home in Malone. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery in Malone, in the spring.

Edward C. STOCKWELL, 67, of West Chazy, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Pontiac, Mich., on Feb. 29, 1936, the son of Forrest and Ersie (Sandusky) Stockwell.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time with the R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

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