Published: 8/22/05

SARANAC — Theresa M. "Tessie" Rascoe, 68, of True Brook Road, Saranac, died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2005, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Chazy Lake, Oct. 13, 1936, the daughter of Napoleon and Amelia (Agoney) King.

Tessie worked for Dr. Gilbert Ganong and family of Saranac for many years and operated Teddys by Tess.

She was a volunteer for the Salvation Army and also enjoyed crafts, gardening, baking, and cooking. Her true love, however, was spending time with her family and many friends.

Survivors include her husband, Irvin M. Rascoe of Saranac, whom she married Nov. 30, 1957; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Michael and Amy Rascoe of Cadyville, and Ricky Rascoe of Saranac; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Bernard LaVarnway of Saranac and Judy Siskavich of Saranac and Steve Siskavich of Riverview; 11 grandchildren, Kyle and Tanner Rascoe, Rick, Kevin, Robbie and Mykel LaVarnway, Mandy, Ashley, Lindsey and Chelsey Rascoe, and Steven Siskavich; four sisters and one brother-in-law, Ella Mae Barber of Chazy Lake, Beatrice Reyor of Blackstone, Mass., Shirley Brown of Chazy, and Genevieve and Roderick Heywood of Chazy Lake; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents; and 11 brothers and sisters.

Calling hours will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. today at Hamilton Funeral Home in Peru. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Church of the Assumption in Redford with the Rev. Francis J. Coryer, pastor, celebrating. Following cremation, burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Donations in her memory may be made to Hospice of the North Country or the Church of the Assumption Building Fund.

SARANAC LAKE — Gerald K. Farr, 75, of Fish Creek Road, died Friday, Aug. 19, 2005, at Adirondack Medical Center.

He was born in Mooers on Nov. 6, 1929, the son of Kenneth and Gladys (Cokely) Farr. He married the former A. Gean Harrell in Foldston, Ga., on Oct. 22, 1952. She died in 1993.

Mr. Farr was a corrections officer for 25 years, retiring in 1980 from Camp Adirondack in Ray Brook. He was a former member of Dannemora Methodist Church and a member of Fish Creek Park Land Owners Association.

Survivors include his fiancée, Beverly LaJoie; one son, Scott Farr and his companion, Lisa Mertz, of Saranac Lake; a sister, Catherine Bosworth of Dannemora; and one grandson, Dylan Farr.

Calling hours will be today, Monday, Aug. 22, 2005, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at R.W. Walker Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Funeral Home Chapel, followed by burial in Riverview Cemetery in Clintonville.

Donations in Mr. Farr’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association.

KEESEVILLE — Bruce Wayne Cayea Jr., 4 months old, died Saturday, August 20, 2005, at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Plattsburgh on April 2, 2005, the son of Bruce W. and Evelyn (Decker) Cayea.

He is survived by his parents, Bruce and Evelyn; his godparents, Tracy and William Willard "Billy" Cayea of Schuyler Falls and Richard and Theresa Cayea of Plattsburgh; a sister, Heather, of Keeseville; two half-brothers, Alan Joseph Cayea and Michael Dandrow, both of Ellenburg Depot; two half-sisters, Candy Marie Cayea of Ellenburg Depot and Amber Marie Chapman of Schenectady; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Calling hours will be on Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the E.F. Drown Funeral Home in Ellenburg Depot with a prayer service at 4 p.m.

ELAINE GUMLAW, 57, of Rand Hill Road, Altona, died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005, at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh as a result of an automobile accident.

Calling hours and funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Brown Funeral Home, Plattsburgh.

DOROTHY BRUSO, 86, of Irish Settlement Road, died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005, at her home.

Calling hours and funeral services are incomplete and will be announced by the Brown Funeral Home, Plattsburgh.