10/08/2005

Obituaries:

Joseph L. Scozzafava

MINEVILLE, N.Y. -- Joseph L. Scozzafava, 70, of Liberty Lane, Mineville, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005, at the Fletcher Allen Medical Center in Burlington, Vt.

He was born June 4, 1935, in Witherbee, N.Y., the son of John and Mary (Rosselli) Scozzafava.

Joseph retired from International Paper Co. in Ticonderoga in 1999. He was a member of the Quarter Century Club. He had a passion for hunting.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Scozzafava of Mineville; his mother, Mary Scozzafava of Elizabethtown; his sons, Joseph Scozzafava and his wife Kelly of Morrisonville, N.Y., and James Scozzafava and his wife Angie of Moriah, N.Y.; his brothers, Samuel Scozzafava and his wife Betty of Pennsylvania, Thomas Scozzafava and John Scozzafava Jr., both of Witherbee; his sister Jeanette and Thomas Cembalski of So. Glens Falls, N.Y.; and his grandchildren, Kristen and Dylan Scozzafava.

There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. at the Church of All Saints in Mineville, N.Y. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery in Moriah, N.Y.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad.

Arrangements are with the Harland Funeral Home in Port Henry, N.Y.

K. Lillian Gaynor

KEESEVILLE -- K. Lillian Gaynor, 65, of 31 School St., Keeseville, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005, at the Uihlein Mercy Center in Lake Placid.

She was born in New York City, Sept. 29, 1940, the daughter of Louis and Katherine (Sieurbaa) Gaynor.

She made her residence at 31 School St., Keeseville, May 1986, and began at the Day Training Center, October 1991.

Lillian enjoyed relaxing at home and watching television with her friends. She especially enjoyed quiet time alone.

She is survived by her friends and caregivers at Sunmount DDSO; friends and support staff at the Gerald B. Edwards Training Center; and two special friends, Anita Harper and Norma Mussen.

She was predeceased by her parents.

A memorial service of prayers, photos and memories will be held Thursday, Oct. 13, 2005, at 11 a.m. at 31 School St., Keeseville, with Deacon David Ousley of the Trinity Episcopal Church in Plattsburgh, officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery in Keeseville.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Arrangements are by the Hamilton Funeral Home in Keeseville.

John L. Anderson

AUSABLE FORKS -- John Lee Anderson, 53, of the Golf Course Road, AuSable Forks, passed away at his residence on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005, after a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer.

He was born in Hartford, Conn., on April 1, 1952, the son of Russell R. Anderson and Mildred (Jones) Anderson, both of whom survive. Affectionately known as "Big John" he supported, served and loved the community of AuSable Forks throughout his adult life. After graduating from AuSable Forks High School in 1971, he attended Clinton Community College. He worked for the Gordon Oil Company as a service technician during the early 70's; and later, along with his father-in-law, founded ANCO Heating Service. After this venture was sold, John and his family relocated to Eastern Kentucky where he was employed in a number of businesses associated with the coal industry. John initially worked for the Big Ridge Coal Company and later worked for Whayne Supply as a heavy equipment mechanic, where he received extensive training in the area of Caterpillar heavy equipment. In 1982, John formed his own business, Anderson Heavy Equipment Repair. He operated this business in and around the Pikeville, Ky., area until such time that he returned to New York State in 1987. Upon his return to New York, John became heavily involved in hydro electric plants; working for Synergics Hydro Electric Plant, in Union Falls, N.Y.; Alice Falls Hydro Electric Plant, in Keeseville, N.Y., and the Lower Saranac Hydro Electric Plant near Plattsburgh, N.Y. He later worked for Syracuse Supply in Plattsburgh, N.Y., as branch manager, until illness forced him to retire.

John was very involved in the community and his past memberships include the AuSable Forks Fire Department, the Knights of Columbus, the AuSable Valley School Board and the Clinton County Zoning Board. He was a past president of the Trail Groomers Snowmobile Club. John was also a member of Holy Name Church.

John had a great love for family and friends and he enjoyed golfing, camping, hunting, fishing, forests, lakes, back roads and farm fields. John loved traveling to Las Vegas - always enjoying the excitement of the casinos, neon lights and scenic vistas. He especially loved working on anything out of doors and he was a collector of classic Volkswagon automobiles.

John is survived by his wife, Suzanne Anderson, whom he married on June 3, 1978, in Pikeville, Ky.; their daughters and sons-in-law, Jacklyn and Aaron Fung of AuSable Forks, N.Y., and Patricia and John Kinsman of Black Brook, N.Y.; brothers, David Anderson of Potsdam, N.Y., and James Anderson of Silver Lake, N.Y.; sister and brother-in-law, Margaret Sue Anderson and Craig Cornell of Castleton, Vt.; his grandchildren, Robyn and Jonathan; and many nieces and nephews. John will be missed dearly by his extended family, including the Baldridge, Bourey, Coleman, Cross, Siddon and Smart families.

John' s tremendous courage, good humor and optimistic attitude throughout his illness were an inspiration to his entire family. His family wishes to extend their appreciation to the many people in the area who were so supportive and provided encouragement and assistance in many ways.

Calling hours will be held Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Peru. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at 1 p.m. at the Holy Name Church in AuSable Forks with Rev. Philip T. Allen, pastor, celebrating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Donations can be made in his name to the AuSable Forks Ambulance Service, the AuSable Forks Fire Department, or the Vermont Center for Cancer Medicine and Blood Disorders, 792 College Parkway, Suite 207, Colchester, VT 05446.

Deaths

ALBINA M. FAVREAU, 85, of Plattsburgh, died Friday, Oct. 7, 2005 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

Arrangements were incomplete Friday evening at the O'Neill-Redden-Drown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

FLORENCE NASH, 93, of Rockville Centre, Oceanside, N.Y., and formerly of Bouck Street, Dannemora, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005, at South Nasseau Hospital.

She was born in Greensboro, N.C., on April 5, 1912, the daughter of John and Isabelle (Layton) Gamble.

Arrangements are incomplete at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home.

DONALD "DUCKY" LAPLANTE, 52, of Mohawk Street, Tupper Lake, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005.

He was born in Tupper Lake on May 9, 1953, the son of William J. Sr. and Edna P. (Welsh) LaPlante.

Calling hours will be held at the Richer Funeral Home from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, followed by a funeral service at the funeral home at 4 p.m. Graveside services will be held privately at Lakeview Cemetery.

ANNA E. (OBERST) CARR, 74, of Latham, N.Y., died in the company of her family on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2005.

She was born in Saranac Lake on July 16, 1931, the daughter of Christopher Edward Oberst and Mary Kate (Conway) Oberst.

Calling hours will be held on Monday at the McNulty Funeral Home, 147 Hudson Ave., Green Island, N.Y., from 3 to 8 p.m.

A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 498 Watervliet-Shaker Rd., Latham, N.Y.

Burial will be in St. Bernard's Cemetery, Saranac Lake, at 3 p.m. Tuesday. For those who prefer not to drive, round trip motor coach transportation will be provided between the church and the cemetery.