Published: 6/29/05

Westport — Herbert I. (Cy) Stafford, 88, of Wadhams, N.Y., died Sunday, June 26, 2005, at the Elizabethtown Hospital.

He was born in Essex, N.Y., June 4, 1917, the son of Cheney and Nettie (Sibley) Stafford.

He was a charter member of the Wadhams Fire Department and served from 1957 to 2001. He was a member of the Westport Central School Board for 15 years and very active in the United Church of Christ in Wadhams for many years. He was a past president of the Wadhams Cemetery Association. He served in the United States Navy in World War II in the Pacific Theater and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Keeseville. He was a woodworker for 37 years.

He is survived by his wife, Letha Stafford of Wadhams; three daughters and son-in-laws, Juanita and Wayne Napper of Westport, Alta and Ernie Lapine of Westport and Marleen and Harold Dunham of Northville; two sisters, Mary West of Elizabethtown and Alva Channel of Plattsburgh; a sister-in-law, Leola Cumm of Whallonsburg; four grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; five step great-great-grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 3, 2005, at 1 p.m. at the Wadhams United Church of Christ, burial will follow in the Wadhams Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Wadhams Fire Hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the United Church of Christ in Wadhams or to the Wadhams Fire Department, Westport, NY 12993.

Plattsburgh — Kathleen (Kathy) Mae Jewell, 68, died in her sleep on Sunday, June 26, 2005, at her home in Fredericksburg, Va., following a long illness. She was born in Utica, N.Y., on Oct. 7, 1936. She was the youngest of ten children of Alexander and Maria Pardi. She graduated from high school in Utica, N.Y., in 1953. She also earned an Associate’s Degree from Clinton Community College in Plattsburgh, N.Y. Mom was a veteran, having served honorably in the U.S. Army in the mid-1950s. She was married in 1956 to John L. Jewell and together they raised four sons, Robert, John, Terry (deceased) and Steven. Mom was a military wife and as such, traveled throughout much of the country as duty stations changed over the years for our father. Our Mom always did her best for us during these years and her devotion to her children was absolute. Mom came to the Plattsburgh area in 1970 as our dad retired here from the U.S. Air Force. She worked for many years at the Royal Savage Inn in Plattsburgh and was loved by those who knew her. She also worked for several years at the Pizzeria, located near the old Plattsburgh Air Force Base. Mom was an avid reader and took great joy in decorating her homes. She was also a fantastic cook and we all have fond memories of Mom "slaving" over a hot stove.

Mom is survived by her sons, Robert F. Jewell and his wife Rebecca, their children; Austin and his wife Kamie, John F. Jewell and her beloved granddaughter Rebecca (Little Becky). Also, her son John L. Jewell and his wife Kathy and her children, Emily and Matthew Blake. Her youngest son, Steven (Steve) of Fredericksburg, Va., who lovingly and unselfishly watched over and cared for Mom at his home for many years. Steve was (and still is) the kind of son a mother could only hope for, giving up much of his world to make sure Mom was as happy and comfortable as possible. Mom is also survived by our father, John L. Jewell of Florida, who despite their long separation remained financially true to her right up until her death, making it possible for her to have lived a better quality of life. Survivors also include one brother, Peter Pardi, of Willow Grove, Pa., along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be no calling hours and in respecting Mom's wishes, her remains will be cremated with interment to be determined at a future date. Cards and letters may be mailed to Steven Jewell, 223 Sagun Drive in Fredericksburg, VA 22407.

Germaine Marie Reid, 94, formerly of Lebanon, N.J., died Monday, June 27, 2005, at Jackson Health Care, Jackson, N.J.

There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6 in St. Patrick's Church with the Rev. John Demo officiating. The family will greet family and friends at 4:30 p.m. at the church.

A full obituary will be published at a later date. Arrangements are with the Chateaugay Funeral Home.

Gary R. Porter, 54, died Sunday, June 26, 2005, at Uihlein Mercy Center in Lake Placid where he had been a resident since November 2004.

Gary was born in Lake Placid, Dec. 17, 1950, the son of Shirley (Porter) Pelkey.

A funeral service will be held Friday, July 1, 2005, at noon at the Reiss Memorial Chapel at Uihlein Mercy Center in Lake Placid. The Rev. Robert Lamitie, Father Robert Lawthers and Pastor Derek Spain will officiate.

Burial will follow in North Elba Cemetery. An American Legion prayer service will be held at North Elba Cemetery following the committal prayers. Arrangements are with the Clark Funeral Home in Lake Placid.