Published: 8/13/05

Plattsburgh — Ernie Peryea, 86, of LaBarre Street, Plattsburgh, passed away Thursday, Aug. 11, 2005, at the Meadowbrook Health Care Facility with his family by his side. He was born in Altona, N.Y., on Nov. 18, 1918, the son of Eugene and Eva (Recore) Peryea.

Ernie was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was retired from the Operating Engineers Local 106. Ernie retired from the Central Heating Plant at Plattsburgh Air Force Base in 1980 after 20 years of service.

He was head of security at Airborne Park Speedway. Ernie was a Life Member of the American Legion Post 20. He was a member of District 3 Fire Department for 31 years and had served on the Board of Directors of the Clinton County Fair for 25 years. Ernie enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, traveling, auto racing, square dancing, but most importantly, spending time with his family. He was a member of St. John's Church.

Ernie was predeceased by his parents, Eugene and Eva Peryea; two brothers, Guy Peryea and Roy Peryea; his brothers-in-law, Carl Franklin and Gerald Franklin; and a sister-in-law, Helen Jarvis.

He is survived by his wife, Grace E. (Franklin) Peryea of Plattsburgh. They were married May 7, 1949, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Churubusco. Ernie is also survived by a son, Robert J. Peryea and his wife Audrey of Plattsburgh; his sisters, Gladys Trudo of Syracuse, N.Y., and Frances Oliver of West Chazy; two grandchildren, Jason Peryea and his companion Jenn Trammel of Plattsburgh and Tricia Bruce and her husband Chris of Plattsburgh; a great-grandchild, Caden Bruce of Plattsburgh; Ernie's extended families: the Munson, Trudo, Franklin, Jarvis and Peryea families; several nieces and nephews also survive him.

At Ernie's request, there will be no calling hours.

Following cremation, a memorial Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2005, at 10 a.m. from St. John's Church in Plattsburgh.

Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Friends wishing, may make donations to District 3 Volunteer Fire Department Fire Prevention Fund, 128 Wallace Hill Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.

Moriah — Mary J. Cutting, 58. After a long journey, Mary’s friend Jesus beckoned her home to rest. Surrounded by her companion Bill, her loving family, Pastor Doug and her close friend Tom, Mary went home to her Lord and Savior on Aug. 10, 2005.

Mary was born in Moriah, N.Y., on March 25, 1947, the daughter of the late Claude and Anna (Bezon) Cutting.

She retired from International Paper Co., Ticonderoga, N.Y., with 33 years of service, where she was a member of the Quarter Century Club. Mary also worked at Porters Mill, Crown Point.

She is survived by her two sons and their families, Broderick and Katrina Cutting and their children, Mathew and Josh of Glenville, N.Y., and Jeffrey and Natalie Cutting and Dakotah of Schroon Lake, N.Y.; three sisters, Stella and Frank Blaise of Port Henry, Anne and John Peterson of Ticonderoga and Martha and George Denton of Hague; her half sister, Jean Wykes of Port Henry; and her companion, Bill Johnson.

Beside her parents, Claude and Anna Cutting, Mary was predeceased by her brother, John Cutting.

There will be no calling hours.

A celebration of her life will be held Thursday, Aug. 18, at 4 p.m. at the Crown Point Bible Chapel, Crown Point, N.Y.

Following the service, there will be a reception at the Crown Point Senior Citizens Center, Crown Point, N.Y.

Donations in Mary's memory may be made to High Peaks Hospice, Port Henry, N.Y., or The Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad, Moriah, N.Y.

Albany and AuSable Forks — Howard Drake, 71, of Second Avenue, Albany, N.Y., died Aug. 10, 2005, at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, N.Y., after battling cancer for several years.

He was born Nov. 19, 1933, in Redford, N.Y., to Frederick and Gladys (Wemette) Drake.

Howard worked for many years at the J&J Rogers Paper Mill in AuSable Forks. He was also a painter, handyman and loved doing lawn care.

He is survived by one sister, Edith Beck, of Albany; and one sister-in-law, Joan Drake of AuSable Forks. There are several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Frederick and Gladys Drake; two brothers and one sister, Ernest Drake, Ruth (Peggy) Pelkey and Julia Amsdem; and three brothers-in-law, Everette Amsdem, Lee Beek and Arther (Sonny) Pelkey.

Calling hours will be held Monday, Aug. 15, 2005, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery in AuSable Forks.

Memorials may be made to the AuSable Forks Volunteer Ambulance Service.

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

Plattsburgh — Shortly after celebrating her 53rd birthday with family, friends and a hot fudge sundae with extra peanuts, Crystal Mae Dalton (formerly Susan Battaglini) passed on after months of bravely battling dermatomytositis, a rare auto-immune disease.

She lovingly remains in the hearts and memories of her husband, Glenn Dalton; her mother, Joyce Battaglini; her sisters, Aimee Battaglini and Gail Schubert; her four children, Gretchen O'Connell, Rael, Shaile and Michio Cohen; and of course her favorite cat, Otie.

She will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Gentle Wind Project, PO Box 29, Kittery ME 03904.

Alice A. Hoffman, 81, of the Alice Hyde Nursing Home and formerly of 48 State St., died Friday, Aug. 12, 2005, at that facility.

She was born Feb. 15, 1924, in Chateaugay, N.Y., the daughter of Fred and Mary (Barr) Allen.

There will be no calling hours.

Committal will be private and at the convenience of the family in Notre Dame Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are through the St. Mary-Murphy Funeral Home, Inc.