Published: 7/1/05

REDFORD — Peter I. Maggy, 93, of Clinton Street, died Wednesday, June 29, 2005, at his residence.

He was born in Moffitsville, N.Y., on July 24, 1911, the son of Elmore and Maryann (Ashambrult) Maggy.

Peter married the former Rose Pellerin. She died May 26, 1994.

Mr. Maggy was an operating engineer for 50 years with the local 106 Labor Union out of Albany. He was a communicant of Church of the Assumption. Peter was a 50-year member of the Knights of Columbus.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Vicky Maggy of Redford and Donald and Jill Maggy of Morrisonville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Gilbert Myers of Chazy Lake and Millie and Dale Darrah of East Greenbush, N.Y.; 12 grandchildren, Keith and Jill Myers, Evan and Sue Myers, Kirk Myers, John and Ellen Donnelly, Rick and Nancy Williams, Jody and Tasha Maggy, Joel and Shannon Maggy, Buffy and Chip Guest, Paul Maggy, Jason and Shanna Maggy, Heather Maggy and Carey and Jeff Steingrabber; 19 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by three sons, Gary, Peter and Lawrence; one sister, Mildred Rodd; and five brothers, Joe, William, Leo, Edward and James Maggy.

Calling hours will be held on Friday from 3 to 9 p.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. Knights of Columbus will meet at 7 p.m. at the funeral home for a wake service.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Assumption of Mary Church in Redford. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

A reception will follow at the American Legion.

Donations may be made to the Hospice of the North Country.

Johnstown, N.Y. — Paul F. Crear of Schroon Lake, N.Y., died peacefully on May 29, 2005, in Johnstown, where he and his wife had moved recently to be near their daughter. He was 93 years old.

Paul was born in Kinderhook, N.Y., and lived in Albany, N.Y., as a child. Later, he moved with his parents to Schroon Lake. During his life, he worked as a cowboy in Wyoming and as a guide in the Adirondack wilderness. He was a well known resident of the Adirondack region where he was a builder (Crear Construction Co.), town councilman and a writer of wilderness and hunting magazine articles and pamphlets. He built many fine buildings, including log cabins in the Schroon Lake area and the A-frame building at the former Frontier Town theme park in North Hudson, N.Y. He particularly loved books and lent them to many people.

Paul and his wife and children lived on an old-fashioned farm that he had built himself. It was a favorite spot for visitors with its beautiful scenery, horses and Jersey cows, delicious sweet corn for sale and Paul's friendly welcome.

Paul was predeceased by his parents, Everett and Marie Eaton Crear; his brother, Everett Crear; his sister, Elaine Crear Bryerton; and his son, Roderick Crear.

He is survived by his wife, Erika Fogg Crear; his daughter, Lynn Crear Valenti and her husband Fred of Plattsburgh, N.Y., his daughter, Erika Melanie Crear Beck and her husband Paul of Johnstown, N.Y.; his son, Paul W. Crear of Saranac Lake, N.Y.; his sister, Muriel Crear Weeks of Montana; his stepson, John Ahmed of South Carolina and his stepson, Matthew Ahmed of California.

A funeral service will be held at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Schroon Lake, N.Y., on Saturday, July 9 at 11 a.m. The burial will be immediately afterward at the Severance Cemetery. Following the burial, everyone is welcomed back to a gathering at the St. Andrews church hall. Food will be served and everyone is encouraged to bring memories, photos, etc., of Paul to share.

Plattsburgh and Schuyler — Mr. James A. Knapp, 91, of Morrisonville, N.Y., formerly of Schuyler, N.Y., passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2005, in Plattsburgh.

James was born in Schuyler, N.Y., on Oct. 24, 1913, a son of Clarence and Harriett (Ladd) Knapp. He was raised and educated in Utica and was a graduate of Utica Free Academy. On Nov. 16, 1940, James married Dorothy J. Miller in Utica, a union of 58 years until Dorothy's death in 1998.

For many years, James was employed as shop foreman with Utica Transit Authority, retiring in 1981. In 1982, the couple moved to Morrisonville, N.Y., where they enjoyed retirement. James was a member and board member of the Schuyler Fire Department and former board member of the West Schuyler Cemetery. He was also a member of Local 582 Amalgamated Transit Union for over 50 years. He was of the Protestant faith.

Mr. Knapp is survived by one daughter, Margaret Malone and her husband Thomas, Morrisonville, N.Y.; one son, Col. James W. Knapp (U.S. Air force, retired) and his wife Diana, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Breckenridge, Colo.; one grandson, James C. Knapp and his wife Natalie, Boulder, Colo.; one stepgrandson, Scott Malone and his wife Kristine, Wallkill, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a brother, Elmer Knapp.

Mr. Knapp's funeral will be held on Saturday, July 2, at 10 a.m. at the Heintz Funeral Home, 408 Herkimer Road, N. Utica. Interment will follow in West Schuyler Cemetery. Calling hours for family and friends are Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.

Those so wishing may consider donations to Schuyler Volunteer Fire Department in James' memory.

Jamie M. Billings, 32, died Tuesday, June 28, 2005, as the result of a boating accident.

She was born in Plattsburgh on Nov. 18, 1972, the daughter of Dominic and Mary "Sue" (Rabideau) Lepone.

Calling hours will be held at the convenience of the family. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday from St. Ann's Church in Mooers Forks.

The E.F. Drown Funeral Service in Mooers is in charge of arrangements.

Ida H. Gibson, 88, formerly of Willsboro, died Sunday, June 11, 2005, at the Osceola Senior Health Care Center in St. Cloud, Fla.

She was born in Clinton Mills on Oct. 16, 1916, the daughter of Leonard and Fannie Drown.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 7, at 3 p.m. from the Willsboro United Methodist Church and interment will be on Friday, July 8, at 1 p.m. at Sheldon Hill Cemetery in Ellenburg Depot.

The E.F. Drown Funeral Service in Ellenburg Depot is in charge of arrangements.