Published: 7/19/05

Ellenburg Depot — Norman V. Kavanaugh, age 76, of Ellenburg Depot, N.Y., died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 12th.

He was born in Cohoes, N.Y., on July 3, 1929, the son of Norman and Madeline Kavanaugh. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War as a 1st Lieutenant. He was the recipient of the Air Medal. In 1958, he graduated with an A.B. degree from the State University at Albany. He subsequently earned a Masters Degree and Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration. He taught for 10 years at Guilderland Central High School. In 1969 he became District Principal of Ellenburg Central School. In 1970, he became High School Principal of the merged school district - Northern Adirondack Central - a position he held for 30 years until his retirement in the year 2000. He organized the first high school Key Club in Northern New York and served as its advisor for 30 years.

He is survived by two sons, Michael Kavanaugh and his wife Gwen of Ellenburg Depot and David Kavanaugh and Karessa McCartney of San Francisco, Calif.; his brother Paul and his wife Zoe of Eastampton, N.J.; grandchildren Katherine and Ryan Kavanaugh; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara in 1987; his parents; his brother John; and sister-in-law Helen.

Norman is also survived by a large family of friends who remember him as the consummate gentleman. As a Principal and a man, Norman served as a mentor to his family, his students and the entire community, modeling the values, ideals and goals that distinguish an exceptional life. He was always kindhearted, unassuming, soft-spoken and impeccably attired. He was a deeply religious man, but he did not force his beliefs on others. Norm could never speak ill of anyone and would give anything to anyone. He was embarrassed by praise or the limelight and generously gave the accolades and credit to others. He showered his friends with attention and had time for anyone in need. He volunteered countless hours for others but would be the last person to mention the sacrifices he made. He was always happy to see you and made everyone around him feel welcome and important.

In addition to his family and friends, Norman loved many things in life. He loved his large collection of plants and flowers and in recent years, he cultivated a wide range of orchids - a collection he was extremely proud of. He loved to play tennis and handball with his friends and welcomed their best game even though it was nearly always better than his. He loved to play with his grandchildren who referred to him as "Pop" - he was their best friend and playmate. He loved to travel - frequently visiting his son David in San Francisco. He loved New York City and always managed to see a Broadway show when he was there. He loved Montreal, spending countless hours there and he had recently joined a walking group that toured the many interesting sections of the City that he enjoyed so much. He believed in staying healthy through exercise and he walked nearly everyday and on most did a rigorous weight routine. He loved to read and was always surrounded by books, magazines and newspapers. He loved to cook and would amaze his family and guests with spectacular, memorable meals and hospitality.

Norman was a man of elegance and class. He was thoughtful, generous, caring, loyal and dedicated. He lived every day to its fullest and faced the challenges of life with grace and dignity. He will be missed for his compassion, his selflessness, his energy and his ready laugh. Very few people realize the universal respect that Norman was accorded. He was a rare and special man and we were all blessed to have known him.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, July 19th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the O’Neill-Redden-Drown Funeral Home on Court Street in Plattsburgh. A Mass of’ Christian burial will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20th, at St. Edmund’s Church in Ellenburg, N.Y., with Rev. John Looby officiating. Burial will immediately follow at St. Edmund’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Norman V. Kavanaugh Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o John Coughenour, Principal, Northern Adirondack High School, P.O. Box 164, Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935.

CHURUBUSCO — David Daniel Malark, 89, of Churubusco, N.Y., passed away Monday, July 18, 2005, at Alice Hyde Nursing Home following a long illness.

A native of Ellenburg, N.Y., David was born on April 20, 1916. He was the son of Dennis and Clarissa Beach Malark.

On Nov. 19, 1942, he married Rita M. Trombley.

While he was serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, he received the American Campaign medal, the Army Service ribbon and the Victory medal. Previous to his service in the Army he worked for ALCOA in Massena, N.Y. After leaving the service, he bought a farm on the Campbell Road in Churubusco, where he lived and ran a dairy farm for 43 years. During this time, he also participated in the building of the St. Lawrence Seaway in Massena, N.Y. David knew the value of hard work.

David enjoyed a good joke; those Irish eyes likes to smile. He also enjoyed Irish step-dancing and singing Irish songs. He was an avid reader and enjoyed walking the fields of his farm in Churubusco.

He is survived by his wife, Rita; and five daughters, Claire Pierce and husband Art of Stafford, Va., Theresa (Terry) Reome and husband Karl of Dickinson Center, N.Y., Laura Mae West and husband John of North Creek, N.Y., Joanne Cox and husband Greer of Potsdam, N.Y., and Debbie Gromelski and husband Ray of Virginia Beach, Va.; four grandchildren, Lisa Pierce, Tonya Reome Feimann, Kyle Reome and Alex Gromelski; three great-grandchildren, Bryant Reome, Brittany Reome and Dylan Feimann. He is also survived by his sister, Martha Laramie of Malone, N.Y.

He was predeceased by his parents; three brothers, Dennis, Nathan (Mike) and James Malark; and three sisters, Sister Mary Joseph Malark, Edith Griffith and Laura Bassett.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, July 20, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Mary-Murphy Funeral Home, 563 E. Main Street, Malone, N.Y. A memorial service will be conducted on Thursday, July 21, at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, North Bangor, N.Y., by Father Ray Moreau. The burial will take place at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Cemetery in Constable, N.Y., immediately following. A reception will be held at St. Augustine Parish Center following the burial.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Alice Hyde Nursing Home, (518)483-3000, PO Box 729, 133 Park Street, Malone, NY 12953-0729.

WITHERBEE — Chester B. Rogers of Witherbee, N.Y., died July 9, 2005 at Brockton, Mass.

He was born Nov. 26, 1949, in Burlington, the son of Ernest and Wilma Rogers.

He is survived by his former wife, Kathleen Rogers and daughter, Nicole Lynn Rogers, both of Witherbee, N.Y.; one sister and her husband, Harriet and Robert Stevenson of Mineville, N.Y.; two stepsons, Robert Thomas and Joseph John and his wife Dorothy Whalen, all of Witherbee, N.Y.; three grandchildren, Tayler James, Tanner Thomas and Amelia Rague Whalen, all of Witherbee, N.Y. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Employed by A.P. Reale & Sons, Ticonderoga, N.Y., as superintendent.

Services will be held July 23, at 11 a.m. at Prospect Cemetery, Vergenne, Vt., for those who wish to attend.

PLATTSBURGH — Mary J. Cordick, 88, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2005, at her home.

She was born in Lyon Mountain on March 19, 1917, daughter of Daniel and Charlotte (Sears) Cordick.

Mary was a graduate of SUNY Plattsburgh. She was a teacher for 48 years, retiring from Monty Street School. In that capacity she touched the lives of thousands of school children in the Plattsburgh area. Mary was a member of the New York State Retired Teachers Association. She was a member of St. John’s Parish.

Mary is survived by one brother, Daniel Cordick of Ogdensburg; two sisters, Charlotte Borner of Matteson, Ill., and Olive Eldridge of Kennebunkport, Maine; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Calling hours will be on Wednesday, July 20, 2005, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 21, 2005, at St. John’s Church in Plattsburgh at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Plattsburgh.

Donations may be made in her memory to St. John’s Church.

EMMA LOUISE DUNIHO, 90, of Tucson, Ariz., died Friday, June 24, 2005, at The Tucson Medical Center Hospice.

Louise was born Dec. 8, 1914, in Denton, Texas, the daughter of Ernest Mood Brewer and Effie Mae Waggoner Brewer.

A memorial service was held at the Catalina United Methodist Church Chapel in Tucson, Ariz., Friday, July 1, 2005. A second celebration of life was held in the Colorado Rocky Mountain foothills on July 8, 2005.

Kathleen Theresa LaPlante, 61, of King Street, Tupper Lake died unexpectedly Saturday, July 16, 2005.

She was born May 23, 1944, in Tupper Lake, the daughter of George Sr. and Jeanne (Ouillet) Young.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Richer Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Father Kris Lauzon officiating. Burial will follow at St. Alphonsus Cemetery.