Published: 6/27/05

PERU — Vedo Changelo, 92, died Saturday, June 25, 2005, at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. He was born Nov. 30, 1912, the son of Joseph and Irene (Gallo) Changelo.

He worked for the Grand Union company in AuSable Forks for 41 years. He was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church in AuSable Forks and a member of the AuSable Forks Fire Dept. for 25 years. He loved playing golf.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Doris (Smith) Changelo; they were married March 28, 1957. He is also survived by one daughter, Nancy Changelo of Rotterdam, N.Y.; three grandchildren, Mona Gaylord of Latham, N.Y., Maureen Hoskins of Doylesburg, Pa., and Mr. and Mrs. John (Michelle) Pierce of Duanesburg, N.Y.; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Anthony Changelo and his wife, Alberta Changelo, of Calif.; one sister-in-law, Joyce Changelo of AuSable Forks; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by two brothers, Rocco and Michael Changelo.

Memorials may be made to the Holy Name Catholic School in AuSable Forks.

Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Name Catholic Church in AuSable Forks. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

PUTNAM STATION — Elsie Irene (Waite) Andersen, 81, of Backus Lane, passed away Friday, June 24, 2005, at the Moses-Ludington Nursing Home of Ticonderoga.

Born in Schenectady, February 3, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Harold L. and Marion (Douglas) Waite.

Elsie was a resident of Putnam Station for many years. She was employed by the International Paper Company of Ticonderoga for 19 years before her retirement.

She was a homemaker who loved her home in Putnam Station. She enjoyed cooking, crafting, walking on the mountain, and her family. She was creative of mind, gentle of spirit, and loving at heart. Elsie will be sorely missed.

She was pre-deceased by one daughter, Marion Goad; one sister, Mary Killian; and one brother, Harold L. Waite, II.

Survivors include her loving husband of 59 years, Anders K. Andersen; her twin sons and daughters-in-law, Martin B. and Robin (Hill) Andersen, and Michael A. and Carolyn (Malaney) Andersen, all of Ticonderoga; and her daughter and son-in-law, Dawn Jess Maye and her husband, John of Cadyville. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Relatives may call Wednesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 11 Algonkin St., Ticonderoga.

A memorial service will folow at 6:30 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Putnam Volunteer Fire Department, Putnam Station, NY 12861.

TICONDEROGA — Susan Kay (Thompson) Slattery, 54, of Water Street, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2005, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Ticonderoga, Nov. 23, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Geraldine (Plozinski) Thompson.

Mrs. Slattery was a lifelong resident of Ticonderoga and was a communicant of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Ticonderoga.

Through the years, she was employed in the restaurant/service industry at various restaurants. She also owned and operated the former "Little Bit of Italy" Restaurant of Ticonderoga.

Susan especially loved her family and loved traveling with them. She never missed a family function. She enjoyed attending her children’s school sporting events.

She was a member of the American Legion Post # 224 Ladies Auxiliary and the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks # 1494, both of Ticonderoga. She was actively involved in both organizations’ charitable events.

Her interests included camping and fishing, and she was an avid bingo player.

Susan’s strength and courage throughout her illness never let her down or slow her down.

In addition to her parents, she was pre-deceased by her infant son, Brodie; two brothers, Harvey Thompson and Carl Thompson; and two sisters, Delores Widman and Mary Kahl.

Survivors include her husband of 17 years, Rollin T. Slattery III; three daughters, Adele M. Gary and her husband Keith of Cabot, Arkansas, Jody Lynn Bevilacqua and her husband Jason Spina of Watervliet and Amanda M. Slattery of Ticonderoga; three sons, Damion M. Bevilacqua and his companion, Julie Fuller of Ticonderoga, Joey Bevilacqua, and Devon R. Slattery of Ticonderoga; her foster child, Ben Muroff of Ticonderoga; five brothers, Todd Delair and his wife Angie of Maine, Mark Thompson and his wife Mary, Kendall Thompson and his wife Margot, and Sean Thompson and his wife Jessie, all of Ticonderoga, and Jody Reese of Albany; six sisters, Geraldine Wood, Melanie Bevilacqua and her husband Joseph, Kim Vilardo, and Diana Wood, all of Ticonderoga, Lynn Thompson and her husband Michael of Albany and Lisa Ross of Rensselaer. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Taylor Gary, Austin Gary, Michael Halprin, and Hope Gary; and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at the Wilcox & Regan funeral home, 11 Algonkin St., Ticonderoga. The American Legion will conduct a service at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday afternoon, and the Elk’s Lodge will conduct ritualistic services Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Ticonderoga. The Rev. William G. Muench, Pastor, will officiate.

The Rite of Committal will follow at the family plot of St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery of Ticonderoga.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Susan K. Slattery Athletic Scholarship Fund, c/o Ticonderoga High School, 5 Calkins Place, Ticonderoga, New York 12883.