Published: 4/26/05

AuSable Forks, NY/Cape Coral, Fla. — Ronald J. Bola (Ronnie) long time resident of AuSable Forks, N.Y., passed away April 23, 2005, at Hope Hospice in Cape Coral, Fla.

He was born Dec. 7, 1919, the son of Rose (Laduke) and Almond Bola.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by an infant son, Jeffery James; and a sister, Mila Bola.

He attended school in AuSable Forks and after high school enlisted in the United States Marine Corp., where he was stationed on the USS lowa, serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II. After the war he returned to AuSable Forks, where he founded Bola's Electrical, Heating and Plumbing. He and his wife owned and operated Bola's Appliance and bottled gas business for some 30 years.

He was an active member of the AuSable Forks Fire Department for 50 years. A lifelong member of Holy Name Church. He also was a charter member of the AuSable Forks Lion's Club.

In recent years, he wintered in Florida with his daughters and spent summers at his camp on Fern Lake, while care-taking for the former girls camp on Silver Lake.

Survived by Kathleen Bola, his wife of 58 years; four children, Sandra Devins (Tim) of Oakton, Va., Pamela Douglass (Dave) of Cape Coral, Fla., Joseph Bola (Jean) of Jay, N.Y., and Nancy Minaya of Alton, N.H.; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and his sister, Sylvia (Bola) Lashway of Mineville, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held this summer and will be announced at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Hope Hospice, 2430 Diplomatic Pkwy E., Cape Coral, FL 33909.

He enjoyed life and always put needs of others before his own, he was quick witted and liked leaving notes in cookie jars wherever he went. He will be deeply missed by family and friends.

"To do the useful thing, to say the courageous thing, to contemplate the beautiful thing, that is enough for one man's life." -T.S. Elliot

DEATH NOTICE

Carl P. Franklin, 80, of Churubusco, died Sunday, April 24, 2005, at his residence.

He was born in Churubusco on March 22, 1925, the son of Benjamin and Bessie (Breen) Franklin.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the E.F. Drown Funeral Service in Ellenburg Depot. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Churubusco. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.

Helen A. Trzoniec, 99, of Meadowbrook Healthcare Facility, Plattsburgh, died on Monday, April 25, 2005.

She was born on Jan. 29, 1906, daughter of Martin and Josephine (Koznowski) Trzoniec.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 29, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. from Holy Family Church in Carteret, N.J. Burial will follow in St. Stephen's Cemetery in Keasby, N.J. Arrangements with Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Cassidy — A graveside service will follow a 10 a.m. memorial Mass Tuesday, May 3, 2005, for Eloria A. "Ding" Cassidy, 75, of the Fuller Road, Peru, who died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, at St. Augustine's Church in Peru with Rev. Vicente Jazmines, pastor, celebrating.

Arrangements are by the Hamilton Funeral Home in Peru.

LaMar — A graveside service will follow a 10 a.m. memorial Mass Tuesday, May 3, 2005, for Leo W. LaMar, 94, of Pleasant Street, Peru, who died Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, at St. Augustine's Church in Peru with Rev. Vicente Jazmines, pastor, celebrating.

Arrangements are by the Hamilton Funeral Home in Peru.

Chamberlain — A graveside service for Ivis A. Chamberlain, 86, of the Clinton County Nursing Home and formerly of Keeseville, who died Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh will be held Saturday, April 30, 2005 at 9:50 a.m. at the Holy Name Cemetery in AuSable Forks with Monsignor Leeward J. Poissant, officiating. The graveside service will follow a 9 a.m. memorial Mass at Holy Name Church in AuSable Forks with Rev. Phillip Allen, pastor, celebrating.

Arrangements are by the Hamilton Funeral Home in Keeseville.

Davis — A graveside service for Ruth D. Davis, 90, of Route 22, Peru, who died peacefully, Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at her home will be held Thursday, April 28, 2005, at 11:30 a.m. at the Port Douglas Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Robert Svenson, officiating.

Arrangements are by the Hamilton Funeral Home in Peru.

Boehm — A graveside service for Johanne Boehm, 93, of the River Road, Peru, who died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh will be held Thursday, April 28, 2005, at 10 a.m. at God's Acre Cemetery in Peru with Rev. Dr. Robert Svenson, officiating.

Arrangements are by the Hamilton Funeral Home in Peru.

Rhodes — A graveside service will follow a 10 a.m. memorial Mass Tuesday, May 3, 2005, for Alice T. Rhodes, 75, of Gary Way, Plattsburgh, who died Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, at St. Augustine's Church in Peru with Rev. Vicente Jazmines, pastor, celebrating.

Arrangements are by the Hamilton Funeral Home in Peru.

GABERSHEK — Graveside services for Ruth B. Gabershek, 80, of Cumberland Head Road, Plattsburgh, who died on Feb. 3, 2005, at the CVPH Medical Center, will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at 2 p.m. in Riverview Cemetery in Chazy.

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

MANOR — Graveside services for Elsie M. Manor, 73, of Alford Boulevard, Plattsburgh, who died on March 17, 2005, at the CVPH Medical Center, will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at 9 a.m. in Ingraham Cemetery in Chazy.

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

HARRISON — Graveside services for Verlie N. Harrison, 81, of Flynn Avenue, Plattsburgh, who died on Jan. 14, 2005, at the CVPH Medical Center, will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at 9:15 a.m. in Ingraham Cemetery in Chazy.

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

POWERS — A graveside service for Anna Powers was held Monday, April 25, 2005, at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Mooers following a 9 a.m. Mass at St. Ann's Church in Mooers Forks.

The Clark Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Trombley — A graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at 9 a.m. at St. Peter's Cemetery in Plattsburgh for Ethel M. Trombley, 80, of South Peru Street, Plattsburgh, who passed away Jan. 13, 2005, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

Arrangements are with the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Duncan — A graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at 9 a.m. at St. Peter's Cemetery in Plattsburgh for Merilda Duncan, 71, of Harlan Drive, Plattsburgh, who passed away Jan. 11, 2005, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

Arrangements are with the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Desautels — A graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at 9 a.m. at St. Peter's Cemetery in Plattsburgh for Yvonne M. Desautels, 97, of Waterhouse Street, Plattsburgh, who passed away Jan. 12, 2005, at the Meadowbrook Health Care Facility in Plattsburgh.

Arrangements are with the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Caron — A graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at 9 a.m. at St. Peter's Cemetery in Plattsburgh for Dorothy M. Caron, 84, of Flynn Avenue, Plattsburgh, who passed away March 17, 2005, at the Clinton County Nursing Home in Plattsburgh.

Arrangements are with the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

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