Published: 7/13/05

DALLAS, Pa. — Jeanne L. Pugh of Dallas, passed away on July 5, 2005, At Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Jeanne was a loving mother and grandmother. She dedicated her entire life to helping those around her.

She will be deeply missed by her daughter, Cindy of Shavertown, Pa.; and son, Alan Pugh of Dallas, Pa.; along with her five grandchildren, Rachael, Adrienne, Alan Jr., Michael and Christopher.

Jeanne, not only loved her family but also held a special place in her heart for her animals not only the cats, which she took in from being strays, but also the wild animals such as birds, squirrels, deer and turkey. So if one day you are just sitting around thinking about her toss an apple outside for the wild animals or maybe hang a bird feeder because anyone that knew her knows that nothing would make her happier than knowing that her animals are being taken care of.

Also surviving Jeanne is her sisters, Christina LaFountain of Plattsburgh, N.Y., Sharon Fultz of Fayetteville N.C., Margaret Eckhardt of Ohiopyle, Pa.; brothers, Francis Lambert of Edgewater, Fla., Leroy Lambert of Plattsburgh, N.Y.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 E. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

There will be a memorial service held on Friday, July 15, 2005, at Our Lady of Victory Church, starting at 11 a.m.

Family and friends are welcome.

AuSable Forks/Silver lake — Raymond J. Weiss, 72, died Monday, July 11, 2005, at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born Feb. 18, 1933, in Queens, N.Y., the son of Charles J. and Rose Lenhardt Weiss.

He retired as a maintenance worker for New York State Corrections in Coxsackie. He served in the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion Post 504 of AuSable Forks, N.Y. He had resided in Silver Lake for over 25 years.

He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Alicia Weiss of Cairo, N.Y.; a beloved companion, Sue Terry of Silver Lake, N.Y.; one sister-in-law, Delores Weiss of Palenville, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Logan Weiss and Colin Weiss of Cairo, N.Y.; three step-grandchildren, Mike, Kim and Hope Beatty.

He was predeceased by Charlie Weiss and Adeale Englehardt; and also his wife, Sandra J. White Weiss.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Legion Post 504 in AuSable Forks, N.Y.

Calling hours will be held Thursday, July 14, 2005, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home.

Funeral services will follow at 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place Saturday, July 16, 2005, at Palenville Cemetery in Palenville N.Y.

Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and Millspaugh-Camerato Funeral Home in Palenville N.Y.

Beekmantown — Hazel E. Stone, 76, formerly of the Durand Road, Beekmantown, died Monday, July 11, 2005, at the CVPH Medical in Plattsburgh.

Hazel has lived with and been cared for by her niece, Dorothy Thompson; her husband, Royce; their children, James and Ashley; and other great-nieces and nephews, Jeff and Kelly Coon, Chad Duprey and Christopher and Nicole Stickle for the past two years.

She was born in Ellenburg Center on April 2, 1929, the daughter of George and Dorothy (Prespare) LaFountain.

She graduated from both Ellenburg Central High School and Lincoln School of Practical Nursing in NYC and attended the Champlain Valley School of Nursing in Plattsburgh.

She married Harold W. Stone at St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh in 1947. Mr. Stone died in 1995. Mr. and Mrs. Stone made their home in Beekmantown.

Hazel owned and operated "Hazel's Hideaway" in Peru for several years until being struck by a drunken driver in 1972.

Mrs. Stone was member of the American Legion Post 20 Auxiliary, the Veterans of Foreign War Post 125 Auxiliary, New York State Sheriff’s Association, Business Women's Association, Senior Citizens of Plattsburgh and a former member of the Beekmantown Fire Department Auxiliary. She was currently a communicant of St. Peter’s Church in Plattsburgh.

In her early years she enjoyed bowling, swimming, dancing and horseback riding.

Survivors include two brothers and one sister-in-law, James and Shirley LaFountain of Peru and Harold LaFountain of Massachusetts; one brother-in-law, Clayton Stone of Beekmantown; and many nieces and nephews.

She was also predeceased by her parents; four sisters, Emma Collins, Anna Collins, Rose Bertrand and Hattie Bertrand; and three brothers, Ezra, Clifford and Henry LaFountain.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Peru.

A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Peru with the Rev. Bryan Stitt, Parochial Vicar at St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery in Plattsburgh.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Beekmantown Rescue Squad or the Peru Rescue Squad.

COlTON, N.Y. — A Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday, July 14, 2005, at 1 p.m. at St. Mary's Church in Potsdam for 50-year-old Rodney Arthur LaVigne. Rev. Steven Gratto, pastor of St. Patrick's Church in Brasher Falls, will officiate. Friends may call at Seymour Funeral Home in Potsdam on Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association.

Mr. LaVigne died July 9, 2005, at the Fletcher Allen Medical Center in Burlington, Vt., as a result of cranial injuries suffered from a fall. Mr. LaVigne was a resident of Colton, N.Y.

Survivors include his wife, Cindy of Colton; a son, Jonathan Toms of Colton; two daughters, Courtnie and Lindsey Toms, both of Colton; six brothers, Russell (and wife Pat) LaVigne of West Chazy, N.Y., Michael (and wife Becky) LaVigne of Liberty, S.C., Richard (and wife Susan) LaVigne of West Chazy, Gary LaVigne of Easley, S.C., Albert (and wife Debra) LaVigne of Constable, N.Y., Neal LaVigne of Mooers, N.Y.; two sisters, Mrs. Leon (Carol) Lamar of Pickens, S.C., and Mrs. John (Donna) Lamar of Peru, N.Y.; and several nieces, nephews; aunts and uncles.

Rodney was born in Plattsburgh, N.Y., on Oct. 31, 1954, the son of Lyman Albert and Leona Emma (Stone) LaVigne. He graduated from Beekmantown High School in 1972. Following military service with the U.S. Army, Rodney attended SUNY Potsdam College in 1975 through 1976. He then became employed by the U.S. Postal Service in Potsdam as a letter carrier, serving 29 years to date.

He was married to Cynthia Jane Toms on June 28, 1996, in Canton, N.Y. Rodney was an active member of the Hoot Owl Men's league softball team in Canton, N.Y., and the National Association of Letter Carriers Union.

Arrangements are with the Seymour Funeral Home in Potsdam.

Chazy Lake — Raymond H. Varin, 96, died Tuesday, July 12, 2005, at his residence in Chazy Lake.

Born on March 13, 1909, in Chazy Lake, he was the son of Joseph and Rosalie (Devarney) Varin.

Raymond retired as a corrections officer at Clinton County Correctional Facility in 1971.

His favorite enjoyment in life was working on his farm, ice fishing and going to yard sales. He also loved to sing and play the harmonica.

He was married to Catherine DuBrey, who died April 6, 1989.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Carolyn Varin of Chazy Lake; two daughters and sons-in-law, Catherine and Donald Roberts of Clayburg and Rose Marie and Bernard Phaneuf of Plattsburgh; a brother, Cleveland Varin and his wife Ruth of Ohio; a sister, Laura Lancto of Champlain; a friend and companion of many years, Doris Dube of Plattsburgh; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many relatives and good friends.

Besides his wife, he was also predeceased by his parents, a sister, Oreal Hurd; two daughters, Genevieve Miner and Barbara Carey; and a grandson, Joshua Roberts.

Calling hours will be Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Lyon Mountain Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday from St. Bernard's Church in Lyon Mountain. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery

LEFEBVRE— Frances Lefebvre, 90, formerly of Greenwood Street, Lake Placid, N.Y., passed away July 11, 2005, at Uihlein Mercy Center in Lake Placid where she had been a resident since Jan. 7, 2005.

She was born in Black Brook, N.Y., April 29, 1915, the daughter of Edward and Melinda (Achey) LaBombard.

There are no calling hours.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon, Friday, July 15, 2005, at Reiss Memorial Chapel in Uihleln Mercy Center, Lake Placid, N.Y. The Rev. Patrick O'Reilly will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Agnes Cemetery, Lake Placid, N.Y.

The Clark Funeral Home in Lake Placid is in charge of arrangements.

BROWN — Maynard R. Brown of Church Street, died Tuesday, July 12, 2005, at the Meadowbrook Healthcare Facility. He was born in Chazy on May 4, 1906, the son of Moses and Carrie (Latremore) Brown. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with the R.W. Walker Funeral Home. A complete obituary will follow.