Published: 8/1/05

WILMINGTON — Ellouise Betters, 91, died on Saturday, July 30, 2005, at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.

She was born May 2, 1914, in Clear Lake, South Dakota, the daughter of Henry and Belle Brown Hagene.

She was a member of the Pals Club in Wilmington, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at the Whiteface United Methodist Church in Wilmington and a devoted housewife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by two daughters and one son and daughter-in-law, Anna Marie Betters of Wilmington, Mary Saltmarsh of Wilmington, and Federick W. and Deborah Betters of Lake Placid; five grandchildren, Michelle Betters of Upper Jay, Jennifer Betters of Texas, Tim Saltmarsh of Wilmington, Samantha Betters of Lake Placid and David Saltmarsh of Bronx; one brother, Fred Hagene of California; two sisters-in-law, Alice Betters of Lake Placid and Edna Bombard of Plattsburgh; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Milton Betters, and two brothers, Frank and William Hagene.

Graveside services will be Aug. 6, 2005, at 2 p.m. at the Haselton Cemetery in Wilmington.

Memorial donations may be made to the High Peaks Hospice, Wilmington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad and E. Cooper Memorial Library for the Children’s Corner.

A reception at the Holiday Lodge in Wilmington will follow the graveside service.

Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

MORRISONVILLE — Edward R. Lakers, 71, of Banker Road passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2005, at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.He was born in Irwin, Iowa, on Oct. 5, 1933, son of Edward M. and Hilda (Martens) Lakers.

Edward loved motorcycle rides, camping and snowmobiling. He enjoyed volunteering for St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville and St. Joseph’s Church in Treadwells Mill.

Edward was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a member of the Mae Currier Senior Center in Plattsburgh, a member of the Peru Veterans of Foreign Wars #309, American Legion #1619 in West Plattsburgh, Knights of Columbus #7248 in Treadwells Mill and a member of St. Alexander’s Parish. He enjoyed spending precious time with his family and friends. Edward is survived by five daughters, Jane and Philip Tawney of Yorktown, Va., Theresa and Lawrence Liberty of Fairfax, Va., Pamela and Craig Szatkowski of Morrisonville, Tamela Lakers of Chazy, Michelle and Thomas Diman of Peru; 10 grandchildren, Jeffrey and Nicholas Tawney, Stephanie and Alexander Liberty, Matthew and Jade Lakers, Ariel and Cameron Diman, David and Chelsea Szatkowski; four sisters and one brother, Kate and Jack Milligan of Las Vegas, Nevada, Marilyn Jacobsen of Manilla, Iowa, Linda Stoen of Fargo, North Dakota, Janice Lakers of Kalamazoo, Mich., Jack and Jan Lakers of Irwin, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews.

Edward was predeceased by his wife, Nora, on March 17, 2005.

Calling hours will be Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A vigil service will be held at 3:30 p.m., led by the Rev. Joseph Elliot. Members of the Knights of Columbus Council #7248 will meet Tuesday evening at 7:30 for services.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2005, at 11 a.m. from St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville. Burial will follow in Whispering Maples Mausoleum in Plattsburgh.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Edward’s memory may be made to Clinton County ARC or to the Fitzpatrick Cancer Center at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

ROCHESTER — Lucille S. Ammenheuser passed away peacefully on July 29, 2005, at age 71.

She is predeceased by her husband, Herbert.

She is survived by her children, Robert of Oxford, Mass., Howard (Tammy) Ammenheuser of Bristol, N.Y., and Gwen Ammenheuser; a granddaughter, Rachel; a sister, Myrtice (Daniel) Holmes; a brother, Howard (Sue) Smith; several nieces, nephews and many dear friends.

Family and friends are invited to call at Miller Funeral Homes Inc., 3325 Winton Road South in Rochester from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.

Lucille’s funeral service will be celebrated in the Rush United Methodist Church at 6200 Rush-Lima Road, Rush, N.Y., on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2005, at 7 p.m.

A graveside service will be celebrated on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2005, at 2 p.m. in the Lakeview Cemetery, Willsboro.

In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to the Willsboro Methodist Church in her memory.

AMSTERDAM — Mrs. Loretta G. Carpenter, 94, of Arnold Avenue, Amsterdam, passed away Saturday morning, July 30, 2005, at Mount Loretto Nursing Home.

Born on May 22, 1911, in Keeseville, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Bonville Gladu.

Mrs. Carpenter received her education in the Keeseville school system.

Mrs. Carpenter was employed as a secretary for the Greater Amsterdam School District and also worked for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance in Albany.

She was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Amsterdam and was a former member of the Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course and the Antlers Country Club.

Mrs. Carpenter is survived by her husband, Clarence E. Carpenter, whom she married April 8, 1954; two daughters, Janet Davidson (Eugene) Gadway of Isle LaMotte, Vt., and Fort Meyers, Fla., and Susan K. (William) Thielking of Averill Park; one brother, Charles Gladu of Brooktondale; five grandchildren, Linda Rosa, David and Michael Gadway, Eric Thielking and Karen Gipe; nine great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Riley Mortuary Inc., 111 Division St., Amsterdam, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 156 East Main St., Amsterdam. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the mortuary prior to the services.

Memorial gifts in Mrs. Carpenter’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY, 12211 or Mount Loretto Nursing Home, 302 Swart Hill Road, Amsterdam, NY, 12010 or in care of the mortuary.

JAY — Dallas Powers, 12, died on July 30, 2005, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Vt.

He was born July 26, 1993, in Ogdensburg, the son of Charity Powers and Luis and Kelly Gonzalez. Dallas passed away in the presence of both mothers on Saturday.

Dallas was an affectionate and loving child who touched the lives of everyone he met. He enjoyed being part of any sporting event. He loved music and dancing. He also loved wrestling and will be missed by all.

Calling hours will be held 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 6, 2005, at 10 a.m. at Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home in AuSable Forks. Burial will follow in Holy Name Cemetery in AuSable Forks.

Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

CROWN POINT — Nancy Ann Carr, 71, of Crown Point passed away Saturday, July 30, 2005, at Elizabethtown Community Hospital.

Born in Ticonderoga, April 27, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Clarence H. and Dora V. (Noel) Carr.

Nancy was raised in Ticonderoga, before moving to Crown Point. She was a graduate of Crown Point High School. She was employed in the Activities Department of Moses-Ludington Nursing Home of Ticonderoga for more than 20 years.

She was an active R.S.V.P. member of Crown Point and enjoyed gardening and reading.

She was predeceased by two brothers, Jack Carr and Wesley Bob Carr.

Survivors include one son, Charles Lee Swinton, and his wife, Fawn, of Ticonderoga; one daughter, Kelly Lee Swinton of Ticonderoga; one brother, Thomas J. Carr, and his wife, Sherry; one sister Norma Barry of Gloversville; and three granddaughters, Ember Lynn Swinton, Vanessa M. Fuller and Alisha M. Fuller; one grandson, Charles T. Swinton; and several nieces and nephews.

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

A funeral service will follow at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Funeral Home.

The Rev. Prudence Bertolino, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Ticonderoga, will officiate.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Moses-Ludington Nursing Home, Wicker Street, Ticonderoga, NY, 12883.

JOHN M. NOLAN, 66, of Highlands Road, Keeseville died Saturday, July 30, 2005, at his home.

He was born in AuSable Forks on Dec. 11, 1938, the son of John D. and Esther M. (Nelson) Nolan.

Calling hours will be held 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Hamilton Funeral Home in Peru. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hamilton Funeral Home in Peru, with the Rev. Philip Allen, pastor of Holy Name Church in AuSable Forks and St. Matthew’s Church in Black Brook, officiating. Burial will follow in Port Douglas Cemetery.

A complete obituary will be in Tuesday’s Press-Republican.