Obituaries: 12/19/05

Barbara A. Tobin

CADYVILLE -- Barbara Tobin, 78, of Cadyville, died peacefully Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005, surrounded by her children.

She was born in Plattsburgh on Dec. 13, 1927, the daughter of Harold and Mary (Daley) Winch.

She was married for 42 years to Frank Tobin of Cadyville, who predeceased her in 1994.

Barbara was a loving and devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She was a communicant of St. James Parish in Cadyville.

Her greatest joy was her family. She was happiest when she was in her home surrounded by her family. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and most of all family gatherings.

She is survived by seven children: Colleen West and her husband, Jack, of Cadyville; Tim Tobin and his wife, Pam, of Colonie; Marty Tobin and his wife, Liz, of Wrightstown, N.J.; Kathleen Freeman and her husband, Pat, of Cadyville; Tom Tobin and his wife, DeeDee, of California, Md.; Mike Tobin and his wife, Diane, of St. Albans, Vt.; and Tricia Liberty and her husband, Ed, of Saranac; her 20 grandchildren, Todd West, Mike Tobin, Michael Alessi, Jordan and Shauna Freeman, Steve and Tom Dowdney, Dominic, Daniel, Damien, Dana, Ben, Marty, Abby, MaryGrace, Quentin and Calvin Tobin, Corrina Duprey, Carolyn and Jacob Liberty; three great grandchildren, Ashley and Jackson Dowdney and Marissa Duprey; a brother Earl (Maxi) Winch and his wife, Claire, of Cadyville; a sister Nevada Smith of Bothel, Wash.; three sisters-in-law, Lois Winch of Az., Betty Carter of Plattsburgh and Kay Simpson of Elmont, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, two brothers Carl and Jerome Winch, and a sister, Annabelle Lintner.

Calling hours will be held today, Dec. 19, 2005, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home on Park Row in Cadyville.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday, Dec. 20, at noon at St. James Parish Church in Cadyville by Msgr. Lawrence Deno.

Burial will be in the spring of 2006 in the parish cemetery.

Donations in her memory can be made to Alzheimers Research or Hospice of the North Country.

Christine R. Nystoriak

Troy, N.Y. -- Christine R. Volk Nystoriak, 55, died Saturday, Dec.17, 2005, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, N.Y., surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Albany on Oct. 1, 1950, Christine was the daughter of Vera Taracuk Volk of Watervliet and the late Michael Volk Jr. She was raised and educated in Watervliet and was a member of the Watervliet High School graduating class of 1968.

She attended the State University of New York at Plattsburgh and on Jan. 23, 1971, was married to her much loved husband, Michael Nystoriak Jr. In the early years of her marriage, Christine spent the majority of her time raising her family and tending to her home. As her children began to grow and enter school, she found time to work, as a unit secretary, at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy. Her involvement with the Parent Teacher Organization at School 14 in Troy led Christine to pursue a career in education. She was employed by the Enlarged City School District of Troy, NY, as a teacher's aid, for more than 17 years, spending the majority of her time at School 14. Christine enjoyed antiquing, crafts, bowling, camping on the Schroon River in the Adirondacks, and traveling.

She was a lifelong member of St. Basil's Orthodox Church in Maplewood, N.Y., where she served as treasurer for a number of years. Her affiliation with the church also led to her involvement with the "R" Club, Chapter 54, (FROC) (FOCA), where she served as junior advisor and district junior advisor and was a member of the Senior "R" Club. In 1992, she and her husband were awarded the Meritorious Award, in recognition for their longtime and dedicated service to that organization.

In addition to her mother and husband, Christine is survived by her loving children and their spouses, Michael Nystoriak III and his wife Susan of Saranac, N.Y., Mark Nystoriak and his wife Sandra of Latham, N.Y., and Sarah Smith and her husband Edward of Watervliet; her cherished grandson, Mikey Alexander Nystoriak; her beloved sister and brother-in-law, Barbara Nystoriak and her husband David of Melrose, N.Y.; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Michael and Pauline Nystoriak of Cohoes, N.Y.; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Barbara Nystoriak Mack and the very Rev. Stephen Mack of Auburn, N.Y.; her nieces and nephews, Andrea Nichols of Mechanicville, Matthew Nystoriak of Melrose, Christopher and Tanya Mack of Auburn; her great-nephew, Thomas John Nichols. Also surviving are several cousins and many dear and special friends.

The funeral from the Parker Brothers Memorial, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet, will be on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and at 10 a.m. in St. Basil's Orthodox Church, Maplewood. A springtime interment will take place in St. Basil's Cemetery, Maplewood. Relatives and friends are invited and my also call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4 until 8 p.m., during which time the parastas service will be held at 7 p.m. Her love for family, friends and life, led Christine to courageously fight her illness, right to the end, while never losing hope. She leaves a wonderful example for all to follow. Her family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. Basil's Orthodox Church Special Projects Fund, Archibald Street, Watervliet, NY, 12189 or to the Albany Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, 315 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY, 12208 in memory of Christine R. Nystoriak. For directions and on-line guest registry, please visit, www.parkerbrosmemorial.com.

Ernest J. Facto

KEENE -- Ernest J. Facto, 85, of 16 Old Grist Mill Road, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005, at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. He was born Feb. 9, 1920, in AuSable Forks, the son of Eli and Della (LeClair) Facteau.

Ernie was a retired Navy lieutenant and fought in World War II, receiving a good conduct medal. He was a member of the AuSable Forks American Legion and the Elks Club of Keeseville. Ernie, an avid golfer, was a longtime member and regular at the Cobble Hill Golf Course in Elizabethtown.

He is survived by his daughter, Leah Facto, of Micco, Fla.; two grandchildren and their spouses, Lee and Heidi Pisacano and Michele and David Knight; two great-grandchildren, Bryson and Darien Pisacano; three sisters, Winifred White of Wibaux, Mont., Loretta Furnia of Sierra Vista, Ariz., and Mada Caron of Albany; a brother-in-law, William Washburn, of Keene; special friends David and Carolyn VanSise of Keene; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, at W.M. Marvin's Sons Funeral Home in Elizabethtown. A funeral Mass will be conducted by Msgr. Peter Rianni at St. Elizabeth's 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28. A military burial service will be held in Norton Cemetery in the spring. Donations in Ernie's memory may be made to Bruce McPhail at the Cobble Hill Golf Course in Elizabethtown, NY 12932.

Rita M. Stone

MORRISONVILLE -- Rita M. Stone, 78, of Shingle Street, Morrisonville, died Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, at her home.

She was born in Cadyville on Dec. 16, 1927, the daughter of Alfred and Mary (Decker) Burnell.

Rita enjoyed crossword puzzles, piece puzzles and playing cards. Spending time with her family was a very important part of her life.

Rita is survived by two brothers, Ross B. Burnell of Cadyville and Clarence Burnell of Morrisonville; a special nephew, Fred Parent and his wife, Kathy, of Morrisonville; and several other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She is also survived by her little dog, Buffy. She was predeceased by her husband, David Stone, who died in 2002; one brother, Harold; and two sisters, Dorothy Parent and Bertha LaPorte.

Calling hours will be Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home, Plattsburgh.

A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the Brown Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be later next year at St. Peter's Cemetery.

Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Alton Hunter Wolfgang

CADYVILLE -- Alton Hunter Wolfgang of Cadyville died on Dec. 17, 2005, at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Albany on Jan. 17, 1927, and graduated from Nott Terrace High School in 1944. Just after graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served until 1946. Al worked for the Department of Corrections for 37 years and also enjoyed success in his own carpentry business for many years.

He was active throughout the community in a variety of areas. As a long-standing member of the Cadyville Fire Department, he served as secretary, treasurer and also as a commissioner. Al was also a Third Degree member of the Knights of Columbus (Council #6067). Besides the local community, he served as state secretary, trustee and treasurer of Chapter 130 for the Council #82 Retirees. He was also a member of American Legion Post 1619 and VFW Post 125.

Al was an active communicant of St. James Church in Cadyville.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jean Brown Wolfgang; his son, Erich, and his wife, Deborah, and grandson, Jason; also by his daughter Kristine and her husband, William Zedaker. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Alta (Henry) Wolfgang and his two sisters, Dorothy Toot and Joan Dorwaldt.

Calling hours will be Tuesday at Brown's Funeral Home in Cadyville from 5 to 8 p.m. The Knights of Columbus will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The funeral will be from St. James Church in Cadyville on Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Donations may be made to Cadyville Fire Department or Hospice of the North Country.

Margaret E. LaPier

PLATTSBURGH -- Margaret E. LaPier, 85, of Oak Street, died on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005, at Meadowbrook Healthcare Facility in Plattsburgh. She was born in Green Island on Feb. 25, 1920, daughter of Francis and Edith (Caron) Gagne.

Margaret was a member of St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh and a member of St. Peter's Altar and Rosary Society.

Margaret is survived by her husband, Theodore F. LaPier, of Plattsburgh; four children, Theodore and Patricia LaPier Jr. of Asheville, N.C., Bryan and Joan LaPier of Plattsburgh, Cynthia and Dr. Richard Lacki of Plattsburgh, Dr. Terrence and Meredith LaPier of Georgetown, D.C.; four grandchildren, Marlene Tucker, Elizabeth LaPier, Brenden LaPier, Elliott Lacki; two great-grandchildren, Matthew Tucker and Caroline Tucker; and several nieces and nephews.

Margaret was predeceased by seven siblings, Herman, Frank and Robert Gainer, Catherine Rood, Rose Dupois, Claire Backus and Yvonne Rock.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Emmaus Room at St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. from St. Peter's Church. Burial will be next spring in St. Peter's Cemetery. Donations in Margaret's memory may be made to St. Peter's Church for the Emmaus Room. Arrangements are with Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Deaths: 

BENNY A. BUTINSKI, 86, of Lincoln Pond Road, Elizabethtown, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005, at the Horace Nye Nursing Home, Elizabethtown.

Benny was born at Witherbee on May 9, 1919, the son of Stephen and Stella Butinski.

At his request there will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of All Saints in Mineville.

Burial will be in St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in the spring.

MICHAEL SAVAGE, 62, of Route 3 in Cadyville, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005, at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. He was born in Buffalo on July 6, 1943, son of the late Dr. Clarence J. and Lorette (Neale) Savage.

There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Burial will be later next year in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Dannemora.

Arrangements are with the Brown Funeral Home.