Published 3/11/00

Dover Plains — Albert A. "Sonny" McRoberts, 65, of Dover Plains, died Thursday, March 9, 2000, at the Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie. He was born Dec. 11, 1934 in Dannemora, the son of Albert and Thelma (Watson) McRoberts.

He was a lontime resident of Dover Plains and worked for 35 years for Local 201 Plumber & Steam Fitters Union in Hyde Park, retiring in 1995. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

He enjoyed hunting, golf and training beagles and was a member of the Poughkeepsie Elks Club, the Harlem Valley Golf Club and the Millbrook Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He married Barbara Tedford on Oct. 12. 1955; she died in February, 1986.

He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Terri McRoberts of Wassaic; a daughter, Donna McRoberts of Amenia; one brother, Russell McRoberts and family of Dover Plains; a companion, Connie Davis of Dover Plains; three grandchildren, Scottie, Melissa and Jennifer; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his wife, he was predeceased by two sisters, Jean Hart and Joan Tabor.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hufcut Funeral Home, Main Street, Dover Plains, N.Y. A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 13, 2000, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Valley View Cemetery in Dover Plains.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Dutchess Region, P.O. Box 808, 7 Fox St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12602.

Plattsburgh — Agnes Ann LaFontaine Frennier, 66, of Joyce Court, died Thursday March 9, 2000, at Fletcher Allen Medical Center in Burlington, Vt.

She was born on June 5, 1933, in Plattsburgh, the daughter of George Joseph LaFontaine and Ruth Bernice (Asselin) Ashline of Champlain.

Agnes was a member of St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh. She graduated from St. Mary's Academy in Champlain in 1950 and from the Champlain Valley Hospital School of Nursing in 1953. She obtained her bachelor of science in school nurse-teacher education in 1956 and an masters degree in the same major in 1960 from Plattsburgh State. She was also certified to teach health education. Agnes worked as an registered nurse in the local hospitals for three years and as a school nurse-teacher and health educator from 1956 in the Plattsburgh City School District until she retired in 1976.

She was a lifetime member of the State University Alumni Association, a member of the New York State United Teachers and American Federation of Teachers and a lifetime member of the New York State Retired Teachers Association She was also a member of the Champlain Valley Council of Retirees, the New York State School Nurse-Teacher Organization, the CVPH Nurses Alumni Association, the Plattsburgh Aero Club, a charter member of the Northern Sams Chapter 50 of the Good Sam Club International and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Agnes was a former member of the Civil Air Patrol.

Agnes is survived by her husband, Lt. Col. Clarence Merritt Frennier, USAF, retired after over 45 years; two daughters and sons-in-law and grandchildren, Beth Ann and Steven Joseph Morrissey of Vergennes, Vt and Mary Margaret and Philippe Jean-Luc Santi Furlan and their children, Stephanie Elisa-Marie Furlan and Nicolas Jean-Philippe Furlan of Nepean, Ontario; three brothers and four sisters-in-law, Carl and Jeannine LaFontaine of Champlain, Reginald and Elizabeth LaFontaine of Champlain, Michael and Patricia LaFontaine of Champlain and Maurade LaFontaine of Hicksville; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Jack Martens of Salem, Ore., Beatrice LaFontaine of San Diego, Calif. and Fred Grace of Punta Gorda, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a brother, Ernest and a sister Pearl.

Calling hours will be held Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday at 1 p.m. at St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh. Burial will be in St. Edmund's Cemetery in the spring.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Agnes Ann LaFontaine Frennier Memorial Scholarship for Nursing and Health Education.

Mooers Forks — Ernest D. Barcomb, 76, died Thursday, March 9, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Mooers Forks on Dec. 12, 1923, the son of Delor and Yvonne (Poissant) Barcomb.

He was a dairy farmer for over 40 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of St. Ann's Church in Mooers Forks.

He is survived by his wife, the former Regina Roberts of Mooers Forks; a son and daughter-in-law, David and Martine Barcomb of Mooers Forks; five daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Stephen Argilan of Altona, Alice and Bill Wrye of Mooers Forks, Karen and Paul Poissant of Champlain and Janet and Murray Weir of Mooers Forks; a brother and sister-in law, Casper and Doris Barcomb of Altona; a sister, Clarice Raymond of Champlain; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A daughter, Betty Barcomb; and two brothers, Leo and Roland Barcomb, died before him.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the E.F. Drown Funeral Service in Mooers. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday from St. Ann's Church in Mooers Forks. Burial will be in the parish cemetery at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association or the Mooers Rescue Squad.

Plattsburgh — Carrie E. Rock, 82, of Plattsburgh, died Thursday, March 9, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Peru, Oct. 20, 1917, the daughter of James and Ethel (Defoe) Annis.

She was a home healthcare aid for several area people. She enjoyed playing bingo and sewing.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Frank Jr. and Rita Rock and Clayton Rock Sr. and Beverly Rock, all of Peru; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Clayton and Jean Annis of Schenectady, Roy and Gloria Annis of Virginia Beach and James Annis and his companion, Margaret, of Peru; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Ella Parent of Florida and Evangeline and Harold Macy of Peru; one brother-in-law, Hanford Blanchard of Peru; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Rock Sr. in 1981; two brothers, Raymond and Franklin Aimis; and one sister, Ethel Bert Blanchard.

There will be no public calling hours. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, March 15, 2000, at 1 p.m. at St. Augustine's Church in Peru. Burial will be in the spring in the parish cemetery.

Donations in her memory may be made to a fund in her memory.

Arrangements are by the Lester E. Thew Funeral Home in Peru.

CANFIELD — Joseph Herbert Gray, 81, who was known as "Bert," was born Sept. 2,1918, in Pittsburgh, a son of Joseph H. and Kathryn Preston Gray. He lived in this area for several years, moved to River Hills, S.C., and then returned here four years ago.

He was a graduate of Langley High School, Pittsburgh, and had attended Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, Pa. He was assistant to the president of Harbison-Walker Refractories, a division of Dresser Industries and retired in 1982, after 28 years of service.

He was a member of the church, Lions Club International, Dormont Lodge F&A.M. in Pittsburgh, and was a 32nd degree Mason. He served in the Army during World War II.

Besides his wife, the former Bettie Arnold, whom he married Dec. 20, 1940, he leaves two daughters, Sharon Berlin of Poland and Jennifer Booth of Plattsburgh; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A son, Richard P. and a brother, William. T. are deceased.

Friends may call for one hour before services in the church. Memorial services will be at 11 p.m. Monday in Canfield Presbyterian Church.

Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation.

Black Brook— Elizabeth L. ( Betty) Gauthier, 74, of the Silver Lake Rd. , Black Brook, died Thursday, March 9, at the CVPH Medical Center, Plattsburgh. She was born Sept. 19, 1925, in Morrisonville, the daughter of Joseph and Irene "Marcoux" Liberty Sr.

Betty was a member of St. Matthew’s Church in Black Brook serving as Eucharistic Minister and also belonged to a small parish prayer group. She also belonged to the former Altar Rosary Society. She and her family designed and stitched the Pall used at all funerals at St. Matthew’s Church. She also was her husband’s partner running Gauthiers Store in Black Brook. She was an avid baker and enjoyed being with her family.

Survived by her husband, Haven Gauthier of Black Brook, who she married March 2, 1957. They just celebrated their 43rd anniversary. A daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Bob Lintner of Vermontville; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Jeffrey Gauthier of Portland Ore, Thomas Gauthier of San Diego, Calif., Marc and Lisa Gauthier of Greensboro, N.C.; A brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Phyllis Liberty of Saranac. Her mother and father predeceased her.

Calling hours will be Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Zaumetzer Sprague Funeral Home with a Prayer Vigil Service at 8:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Church and burial will be at a later date in Holy Name Cemetery. Memorials to her may be made to Au Sable Forks Ambulance Service or the Perpetual Care Fund for Holy Name or St Matthew’s Cemeteries.

William H. Hathaway

JAY— William H. Hathaway JR., 63, of Route 9n died Thursday, March 9, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center, Plattsburgh as the result of an Mo-ped- car accident. He was born April 24, 1936, in Jay, the son of William and Elizabeth "Thwaits" Hathaway Sr.

Bud was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the U.S. Marine Corps from Sept. 10, 1953 to Sept. 9, 1956. He was a correctional officer at the Clinton Correctional Facility, Dannemora for 25 years retiring in 1985. Bud was also an avid sportsman.

He is survived by three daughters and two sons-in- law, Billie and Thomas Yando of Jay, Bonnie Hathaway of Md, and Torrie and Todd DeMar of Watertown; a son, William D. Hathaway III of Lake Placid; a step-daughter and a step-son-in-law, Gail and Richard Shehorn of Delaware; seven grandchildren and a dear friend Ramona Thwaits. His wife, Lorrie Hathaway died June 17, 1996, and his brother, Ashley Hathaway died August 1999.

There will be no calling hours or funeral service. Family and friends will gather Sunday at 2 p.m. at his residence in Jay. Memorials to his name may be made to the charity of ones choice. Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Aldea S. Henderson, 91, of Fort Covington, died March 9, 2000, at the Alice Hyde Nursing Home in Malone. She was born in Ste. Agnes de Dundee, Quebec, on June 16, 2000, the daughter of the late Louis and Delima (Latour) Hainault.

Calling hours will be Sunday from 2:30 to 4:30 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cappiello-McKenzie and Cosgrove Funeral Home in Fort Covington. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Fort Covington, with the Rev. Martin Farrell officiating. Burial will be in the old St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fort Covington in the spring

Timothy J. Gould, 42 , of Margaret Street died Thursday, March 2, 2000. at his home. He was born on March 16, 1957, son of the late John T. and Barbara (Farlinger) Gould.

Arrangements are private and at the conveniece of the family. Arrangements are with the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

HELEN ALYS McKEE, 74, of Cocoa Beach, Fla., died March 10, 2000, at Cape Canaveral Hospital. She was the wife of the late Charles McKee and a resident of the Miner Road, Malone, Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later.

Published 3/10/00

Hazel Oliver Beaudreau

PLATTSBURGH — Hazel Oliver Beaudreau, 76, of Oak Street, died Thursday, March 9, 2000, at her home. She was born in Indian Lake, on June 30, 1923, the daughter of Charles and Ruby (Benton) LaVergne.

Hazel was a long time member of the Church of Nazarene, serving as Missionary Society President, Sunday School Teacher and Church Board Member. Mrs. Beaudreau operated Oliver's Service Station with her first husband, Harry Oliver for 20 years. Harry died July 31, 1966. She married her second husband, Wilbert Beaudreau in Plattsburgh in 1969. Hazel then worked for 21 years at J.C. Penney Company retiring as Personnel Supervisor in 1985. Hazel and Wilbert spent the last 14 winters in Orange City, Fla. Her interests include ceramics, crocheting and reading.

Survivors include her husband, Wilbert Beaudreau of Plattsburgh; two sons, Harry Oliver and his wife Darlene of Plattsburgh and Stanley Oliver and his wife Linda of Plattsburgh; one step-daughter, Mrs. Roger (Maureen) Guitar of Chateaugay, Quebec; two brothers, Thomas LaVergne and Martha of Indian Lake and Robert LaVergne and Donna of Johnsburg; two sisters, Mrs. Rudolph (Muriel) Goodspeed of North Creek, and Mrs. William (Dorothy) Durkin of North Creek; one sister-in-law, Mona LaVergne of Plattsburgh; one brother-in-law, George Oliver of Altona; four grandchildren, Paul Oliver, Lorie Oliver, Joseph Guitard and Nancy Fisher and several nieces and nephews. Hazel was predeceased by one son, Paul D. Oliver, two brothers, Louis LaVergne and Donald LaVergne and two sisters, Virginia Lewis and Christine LaVergne.

Calling hours will be Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2:30 at the Church of Nazarene. Burial will be in the spring in Sheldon Hill Cemetery in Ellenburg Depot. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of the North Country or the Plattsburgh Church of Nazarene College Memorial Fund.

Raymond C. Rabideau

Mooers Forks — Raymond C. Rabideau, 80, died Thursday, March 9, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Mooers Forks on December 7, 1919, the son of Alexander and Lelah (Poissant) Rabideau.

Mr. Rabideau was a dairy farmer all of his life and was a milk hauler for 11 years. He received the Dairy of Distinction Award and served on a local dairy committee board. He played the fiddle with the Allen Ryan Band for many years at many different celebrations. He was a country music lover and enjoyed his four wheeler and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of St. Ann's Church in Mooers Forks.

He is survived by his wife, the former Clara LaValley whom he married in 1953; a son and daughter-in-law, Steven C. and Sharon Rabideau of Rutland, Vt; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Judy (Rabideau) and Thomas Garrand of Mooers Forks, Carol Rabideau of Mooers Forks, Caroline (Rabideau) and David Cayea of Mooers Forks; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Eugene Rabideau of Rouses Point, Rene and Marcella Rabideau of Mooers, Gilbert and Shirley Rabideau of Mooers Forks, Donald and Norma Rabideau of Mooers; three sisters and two brothers-in- law, Irene Premo of Troy, CeCile and Donald LaPierre of Mooers, Beatrice and Emile Tetreault of Syracuse; a sister-in-law, Theresa Rabideau of Champlain; five grandchildren, Dana M. Garrand, Jenna E. Garrand, Nathaniel S. Rabideau, Kristen M. Cayea, Chelsea Rae Cayea and many nieces and nephews.

A son, Allan Rabideau died in 1956. Three brothers, Alex Jr., Hector and Phillip Rabideau also died earlier.

Calling hours will be held on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the E.F. Drown Funeral Service in Mooers. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday from St. Ann's Church in Mooers Forks. Burial will be in the parish cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Mooers Rescue Squad.

Marie V. LaValley

PLATTSBURGH — Marie V. LaValley, 84, of 6681 Route 22 died Thursday, March 9, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center. Marie was born in Mooers Forks on October 14, 1915, the daughter of Benjamin Nephew, Sr. and Flanda Peetes .

She married Amos J. LaValley on October 7, 1940, at St. Joseph's Church in West Chazy. Amos died May 3, 1999. Mrs. LaValley was a cafeteria worker at the Clinton County Nursing Home in East Beekmantown and then in the Beekmantown Central District for many years until retiring in 1978. She also helped her husband run the family farm.

Survivors include three sons, Richard LaValley and his wife, Agnes and Ernest LaValley and his wife, Catherine both of Beekmantown and Donald LaValley and his wife, Huguette of Mt. Juliet, Tenn; one brother, Robert Nephew and his wife, Helena of W. Chazy; five sisters, Nellie Burdo, Margaret LaValley and Bertha Trombley all of Plattsburgh, Mrs. Harold (Irene) McComb and Mrs. Robert (Theresa) LaRochelle both of Mooers Forks; nine grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; 16 stepgreat-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Three brothers, Arthur Nephew, Alex Nephew and Benjamin Nephew, Jr. and two sisters, Rita Miller, and Rose Garrand all died earlier.

Calling hours will be held today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home. A Vigil Service will be held at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church in West Chazy. Burial will be in the parish cemetery, in the spring. Donations may be made to Beekmantown Volunteer Fire Department EMT Squad and Meals On Wheels, in her memory.

JAMES W. SMITH, 72, of State Route 37, Westville, died March 9, 2000, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone.

He was born in Cobleskill on Sept. 24, 1927, the son of the late Henry and Esther (Chapman) Smith.

Calling hours will be Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cappiello-McKenzie and Cosgrove Funeral Home in Fort Covington. A funeral service will be held Sunday at 12:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Robert Simonds officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Westville in the spring.

ANNA SCHAEFER, 90, of Wasson Street, Witherbee, died Tuesday, March 9, 2000, at the Horace Nye Home in Elizabethtown. She was born in Witherbee, June 11, 1909, daughter of the late William and Mary (Ambrucio) Versocki. There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday March 14, 2000, at 11 a.m. at The Church of all Saints in Mineville with Rev. Michael Toth officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Moriah in the spring. Harland Funeral Home in charge of arrangement.

Ernest D. Barcomb, 76, of Mooers Forks, died Thursday, March 9, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. Arrangements are incomplete Thursday evening at the E.F. Drown Funeral Service in Mooers.

Published 3/09/00

Edmund (Chief) Morette

Ticonderoga — Edmund (Chief) Morette, 86, of the Portage, a long time fish and wildlife activist, passed away Monday, March 6, 2000, at the Moses-Ludington Hospital of Ticonderoga.

Born in Ticonderoga on Dec. 30, 1913, he was the son of the late John and Anna (DiFebbo) Morette, both immigrants from Italy.

Mr. Morette was a life-long resident of Ticonderoga. He was a graduate of Ticonderoga High School, Class of 1932. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, having served during World War II as a corporal in the Army Tank Corps. During the Depression, he served in the Civilian Conservation Corp in Idaho.

Mr. Morette held numerous positions in New York State conservation and civic organizations. Known to most of us as "Undy", he played a strong role in regional conservation activities and politics for over 50 years.

For three years, beginning in 1966, Mr. Morette was president of the New York State Conservation Council, a statewide conservation and environmental organization composed of 350,000 members. He later served as Chairman of the Board of Directors from 1971-1975 and again in 1978; he was the Region Five director from 1969 until 1991. The counties of Essex, Clinton, Franklin, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren and Washington comprise Region Five. Mr. Morette was also vice-president of the Council from 1962 to his election as president in 1966. In 1968, he was named New York State Conservationist of the Year. Prior to his roles with the Council, Mr. Morette headed the local Ticonderoga Fish and Game Club and also the Essex County organization as well.

He served on the New York State Fish and Wildlife Management Board from 1977 until his death. Initially, he served as the Conservation Council representative and from 1979 on, he served as the sportsmen's delegate from Region Five, representing the Adirondacks and North Country counties.

In addition to his activities with the Conservation Council, Mr. Morette played a number of additional environmental and conservation roles. He was a member of the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics environmental committee. Until 1999, and for over 20 years, Mr. Morette was president of the Adirondack Conservation Council, a coalition of area conservation and wildlife organizations. Mr. Morette also served as liaison to the Quebec Wildlife Federation, which named him a lifetime member.

In addition, Mr. Morette co-chaired Ticonderoga's Bicentennial celebration in 1964 and was chairman emeritus of Ticonderoga's 400th Celebration Champlain, to be held in 2009. He was an active member and leader of a number of fraternal organizations, including the American Legion, the Knights of Columbus and the Elks.

From 1946 until his retirement in 1974, Mr. Morette was a dairy and food inspector for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. From 1976, until a disabling stroke in November of 1999, Mr. Morette managed the activities of Green Thumb Environmental Beautification in Essex County. Green Thumb is an organization that employs senior citizens to maintain parks, roadside amenities and recreation sites.

Mr. Morette married Marion Elizabeth Forcier in 1939. She died in 1995. He was also predeceased by two brothers, Edward Morette and Joseph J. Morette.

He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Ron Schubin of Colonie; two sons and daughters-in-law, John E. and Kay Morette of Melbourne, Fla. and Bob and Jeanne Morette of Glencoe, Ill.; one brother, Louis J. Morette of Ticonderoga; and two sisters, Ida Morette and Antoinette O'Bryan, both of Ticonderoga. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a dear friend, Stephanie Dechame.

Relatives and friends may call Friday from 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 33 Algonkin St., Ticonderoga. The Ticonderoga Elks will conduct a Lodge of Sorrow at 8 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. The Knights of Columbus will gather for a Catholic Wake Service at 8:30 p.m.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Ticonderoga. The Rev. William G. Muench, pastor, will officiate.

The Rite of Committal will take place at the family plot of St. Mary's Parish Cemetery of Ticonderoga in the spring.

Donations in his memory may be made to St. Mary's Memory Garden Fund, 12 Father Jogues Place, Ticonderoga, NY 12883.

Rudolph C. Poselovic

Daytona Beach, Fla. — Rudolph C. Poselovic, of Daytona Beach, Fla. died March 3, 2000, at Memorial Hospital Peninsula, Ormond Beach, Fla.

He was born in Newburg on Jan. 11, 1916.

A former industrial engineer for General Electric Company, he started working at G.E. in Schenectady and later was transferred to Daytona Beach Fla., Oklahoma City, Okla. and Erie Pa., assigned to work on numerous NASA (Apollo Support Department), National Defense (Minuteman Missile System), and the Amtrak Transportation System contracts. He retired in 1978 after 43 years of service, and returned to the Daytona Beach area.

He was an avid bowler and golfer, winning many amateur tournaments in both sports for the Scotia and General Electric leagues. He truly loved the game of golf, teaching and encouraging all that knew him to take up this wonderful sport. He was the "golf pro" and President of the Board in 1963 at the Stadium Golf and Country Club in Schenectady.

He was an associate member of the American Institute of Industrial Engineers, a former member of the Elks Clubs in Oklahoma City and Erie, Pa. and also a former member of the Pelican Bay Country Club, Daytona Beach, Fla.

He is survived by his wife, Betty (Lacy) Poselovic of Daytona Beach; a son, Rudolph C. (Chuck) Poselovic Jr. of Oklahoma City, Okla.; five daughters, Mrs. Walter (Linda) Kruszewski, Erie, Pa., Mrs. Chris (Nikki) Hawkins, Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Chris (Carole) Girman, Ormond Beach, Fla., Mrs. Sylvia Poggi, Scotia and Mrs. Judy Longo, Rotterdam; a sister, Mrs. Tom (Mary) Huey, Tampa, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Aplonia; his brother, John; a sister, Ann; and an infant son.

A private service was held on Monday, March 6, 2000, at 2 p.m. at the Epiphany Catholic Church, Port Orange, Fla.

In lieu of flowers, please make financial contributions to and support your local amateur golf leagues in his name.

Eleanor D. Martineau

Plattsburgh — Eleanor D. Martineau, 74, of Plattsburgh, died March 8, 2000, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, while under the care of her family and Hospice of the North Country.

She was born in Lake Clear, March 30, 1925, the daughter of Clayton and Violet (Donaldson) McLean.

Survivors include two daughters and two sons-in-law, Barbara and Fred Gonyea, Cynthia Chase and Rupert Chase, all of Plattsburgh; one son, Reginald McLean of Plattsburgh; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Elsie and Lloyd McKee, and Etta Decelle, all of Plattsburgh; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her first husband, Raymond McLean; her second husband; and two sons, Charles Raymond McLean and Francis McLean.

Calling hours will be held Thursday, March 9, 2000, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lester E. Thew Funeral Home in Peru. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home, with Pastor Richard Wilson, pastor of the Independent Baptist Church in Keeseville, officiating. Burial will be in the spring in the Peasleeville Cemetery.

Donations in her memory may be made to Hospice of the North Country.

Bernice Beardsley Van Der Volgen

COLONIE — Bernice Beardsley Van Der Volgen, 89, of Barthol Street, Colonie, died Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany.

Born in Willsboro, she had lived on Barthol Street for 58 years. Mrs. Van Der Volgen was a member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Colonie and an avid bingo player. She was the wife of the late Howard A. Van Der Volgen.

Survivors include three daughters, Joyce Van Der Volgen Maynard of Guilderland, Mrs. George (Elizabeth) Fitzgerald of Colonie and Mrs. Anthony (Carol) Ridolfo of Schenectady; a brother, Rudolph G. Beardsley of Toms River, N.J.; a sister, Lida Sloper Martin of Willsboro; ten grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

Calling hours will be Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Reilly & Son Funeral Home, 1200 Central Ave., Colonie. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday morning at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 49 Killean Park in Colonie. Burial will be in the spring in the Willsboro Memorial Cemetery.

Contributions in memory of Bernice may be made to the St. Michael's Episcopal Church Memorial Fund.

Irene M. Penders

GLENS FALLS — Irene M. Penders, 95, of Glens Falls, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2000 at Fort Hudson Nursing Home, Fort Edward.

Mrs. Penders was born Dec. 19, 1904, in Cohoes, the daughter of George T. and Catherine (Horan) Munckton.

She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Glens Falls and a member of the Court McDermott 188 Catholic Daughters of America.

Mrs. Penders enjoyed reading and sewing.

Survivors include two sons, William J. Penders of Plattsburgh and James Penders of Glens Falls; six grandchildren, Jeffrey Penders of Colorado, Laurie Pellerin of Plattsburgh, Thomas Penders of Queensbury, Christopher Penders of Rochester, Caroline Keating of Glens Falls and Brian Penders of Waterbury, Vt.; and six great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband, William J. Penders, who died Feb. 19, 1992; and five sisters, Margaret Jones, Ella Munckton, Catherine Munckton, Grace Farrar and Laura Hayes.

No calling hours are scheduled. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11, at St. Mary's Church in Glens Falls. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in South Glens Falls.

Arrangements are under the direction of Singleton-Healy Funeral Home, 407 Bay Road, Queensbury.

Donations in her memory may be made to St. Mary's Church Memorial Fund, 62 Warren St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.

Brooke Marie Jaquish, the daughter of Cheryl Poupore and Steve Jaquish, died at CVPH Medical Center, Plattsburgh, on Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000.

Funeral services will be Saturday, March 11, at 10:30 a.m. in the Chateaugay Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Fay Ager of St. Patrick’s Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery in the spring.

Henry Eric Kurtenbach, 49, formerly of Elizabethtown, died Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at the National Health Institute in Bethesda, Md.

He was born in Brooklyn Naval Hospital Nov. 5, 1950, the son of Henry "Dutch" and Sylvia (Warm) Kurtenbach.

No calling hours will be held. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Elizabethtown.

JEANNE L. FLEURY, 88, of Maple Street in Constable, died Tuesday evening, March 7, 2000, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone.

She was born Jan. 15, 1912, in Holyoke, Mass., the daughter of the late Francis and Lydia (Trepanier) Archambault.

There are no calling hours. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery in Constable in the spring.

Arrangements are through the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Service, Inc. in Malone.

Published 3/08/00

Harold W. Gillings III

Schroon Lake — Harold W. Gillings III, 61, of Nokomis, Fla. and Schroon Lake, died Sunday, March 5, 2000.

He was born June 4, 1938, in Schroon Lake, son of Harold Wilbur Jr. and Ruth P. Gillings and spent most of his life in that area.

Mr. Gillings graduated from State University of New York at Oswego and earned his masters degree in industrial arts and was a teacher for many years at Schroon Lake Central School, where he taught industrial arts and was very active in extracurricular activities. He was also owner/operator of the Elm Tree Motel in Schroon Lake.

In addition to his years of teaching service, Mr. Gillings was a member of the Schroon Lake Lions Club for more than 25 years. He had held the position of president and director of the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce and was a past president of the Schroon Lake Teacher’s Association. He had been a commissioner on the Schroon Lake Board of Fire Commissioners, had served as the fire chief and was a major influence in the planning and building of their new fire house. He was a member of the Schroon Lake Community Church and past president of the Schroon Lake Snowmobile Club. He was Citizen of the Year in 1992 for the town of Schroon Lake.

Survivors include his wife, Gwendolyn Gillings of Nokomis, Fla. and Schroon Lake; a daughter, Karen Christine Harvey of Greenwich; a son, Andrew Floyd Gillings of Schroon Lake; a grandson, J. Richmond Harvey of Greenwich; a niece, Melanie L. Hirsch; and grandnieces Emily and Katie Hirsch.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on March 9, 2000, at the Farley Funeral Home Venice Chapel in Venice, Fla.

Memorials may be directed to the Schroon Lake Community Church, P.0. Box 276, Schroon Lake, NY 12870 or Schroon Lake Fire Department, P.O. Box 456, or Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 774, Schroon Lake, NY 12970.

Alice M. (Coste) Schurr

Plattsburgh — Alice M. (Coste) Schurr, 90, formerly of St. John's Place, died Monday, March 6, 2000, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Saranac Lake on Sept. 24, 1909, daughter of Howard and Katherine (Keese) Melius.

Alice was a 1936 graduate of the Champlain Valley School of Nursing. She later served that institution as an instructor. She was the head nurse of the Emergency Room at Champlain Valley Hospital and later at CVPH Medical Center. Alice was a member of the Champlain Valley School of Nursing Alumni and was a member of St. John's parish in Plattsburgh. She was a member of the Monday Bridge Club.

Alice is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Sue Ellen Coste of Plattsburgh; a daughter, Caroline Sener of Mountain Home, Idaho; a sister, Evelyn Bickford of Plattsburgh; four grandchildren, Jay, Debbie, Kris and Jackie; a great-grandson, Brad; and several nieces and nephews.

Her husbands, Francis Henry Coste and J.F. Bothwell Schurr and a brother, Myron Melius, died previously.

Calling hours will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at 9 a.m. from St. John's Church in Plattsburgh. Burial will be later in the year in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Plattsburgh.

Donations in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association.

Ethelyn M. "Lyn" Bennett

Plattsburgh — Mrs. Ethelyn M. "Lyn" Bennett, 72, of Bushey Blvd., died Monday, March 6, 2000, at the Clinton County Nursing Home.

She was born in Westville on Nov. 28, 1927, the daughter of the late Guy and Helen (Fitch) Wylie.

She had made her home in West Chazy until moving to Plattsburgh in 1986. Lyn had worked at H.L. Green Department Store in the fabric department until 1973, when she became disabled. She enjoyed playing bingo, bowling and was an avid reader.

She is survived by her husband, whom she married Aug. 25, 1945, Melvin E. "Mel" Bennett Sr. of Plattsburgh; eight children and their spouses, Helen and Robert Bodnar of Plattsburgh, Lynne and James Lowe of Williamsport, Pa., Melvin and Carol Bennett of Cedar Hills, Texas, Janet and John Stahl of Milton, Pa., Janice and Thomas Butler of Beekmantown, Gail and Donald Soldato of Eagle River, Alaska, Guy and Cathy Bennett of Jersey Shore, Pa. and Warren and Kathy Bennett of Plattsburgh; 21 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a. m. at the Brown Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Stephen Gratto officiating. Interment will be at a later date in St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Friends wishing may make donations to the Clinton County Nursing Home for the Activities Committee.

Marshall E. Miner

New Milford, Conn. — Marshall E. Miner, 56, of New Milford, Conn. died Monday, March 6, 2000, at New Milford Hospital.

Mr. Miner was born in Malone on Nov. 24, 1943, a son of Lillian Miner of Chateaugay and the late William Miner.

He was raised in New York and was a graduate of Chateaugay High School. In 1963, he moved to Connecticut and worked at the Kimberly-Stevens Corporation until the company closed. Mr. Miner worked as a custodian for the New Milford Board of Education from 1986 until the time of his death. He was a member of the Local Teamsters Union 677.

Besides his mother, Mr. Miner is survived by his children, Thomas Miner of Gaylordsville, Conn., Michael Miner of Thomaston, Conn., Jason Miner and Pamela Murphy, both of New Milford, Conn.; two brothers, Lloyd Miner of New Milford, Conn. and Gerard Miner of Ellenburg Depot; a sister, Josephine M. Langevin of Chazy; and six grandchildren. He is also survived by his former wife, Joyce A. Miner.

The family will receive friends at the Colonial Funeral Home, 87 Park Lane Rd., New Milford, Conn. on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church in New Milford. Burial will be in Center Cemetery in New Milford.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5022, 5 Brookside Dr., Wallingford, CT 06492-7522 or to New Milford Hospital, 21 Elm St., New Milford, CT 06776.

Anna R. Lawrence, 79, of County Route 36, Burke, died Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone.

She was born in Malone on April 16, 1920, the daughter of the late Edward and Delia (Richey) Taylor.

Calling hours will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Home in Malone. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. at St. George’s Church in Burke, with the Rev. Bill Edwards officiating. Burial will be in St. George’s Cemetery in the spring.

Donations may be made in her memory to the Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department.

Published 3/07/00

Elizabeth Ostrander Eells

Plattsburgh — Elizabeth Ostrander Eells, 94, of Plattsburgh, died Monday, March 6, 2000, at the Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Morrisonville on Jan. 17, 1906, daughter of Leslie and Delia (Sullivan) Ostrander.

Elizabeth was a 1924 graduate of Port Henry High School. Following graduation, she was employed by the Army Corps of Engineers at the Plattsburgh Army Post and then the Department of Motor Vehicles. On Nov. 20, 1929, she married Curtis H. Eells.

In 1946, she and her husband founded Eells Motors, a Nash dealership that subsequently became Rambler and then American Motors. In 1970, the Eells took on the Datsun franchise. Both Mr. and Mrs. Eells retired in 1978.

Mrs. Eells is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Rose Eells of Albany; a daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Clement Jackson of Plattsburgh; a son-in-law, Albert Otto of Fountain Valley, Calif.; six grandchildren, John Eells, Peter Eells, Susan Moore, Christopher Jackson, Elizabeth Stoffel and Richard Otto; ten great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Eells was predeceased by her husband of fifty-six years in 1985; a daughter, Elizabeth Otto in 1978; and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Jackson, in 1974.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. from St. John's Church in Plattsburgh. Burial will be later in the year in Old Peru Cemetery in Peru.

Donations may be made in her memory to the Elizabeth Jackson Scholarship Fund, 71 Prospect Ave., Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901.

Arrangements are with the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Jules V. Prunier

Cadyville — Jules V. Prunier, 89, died Sunday, March 5, 2000, at the Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Plattsburgh on April 18, 1910, the son of Frederick and Mary (LaVarnway) Prunier.

He was employed for many years as a quality control representative for the U.S. Department of Defense in Stratford, Conn.

He is survived by a son, Frederick Prunier of Summit, N.J.; a sister, Anita Walter of Plattsburgh; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

His wife, Rose Mary (Dubinskas) Prunier, died earlier. A brother, Henry Prunier and a sister, Esther Thornton, also died earlier.

Calling hours were held on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the O'Neill-Redden-Drown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday from St. James Minor Church in Cadyville. Burial will be in St. Alexander’s Cemetery in Morrisonville at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Cadyville Fire Department.

Clara M. Savage

Morrisonville — Clara M. Savage, 80, of Morrisonville, died Sunday, March 5, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Peasleeville, April 29, 1919, the daughter of Isaac and Lena (Durocher) Frenia.

She married Nelson Savage in 1935. He died October 25, 1982.

Clara was a communicant of St. Alexander's Church in Morrisonville, and an associate member of the Sisters of Charity of St. Louis. She enjoyed sewing.

She is survived by three sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law, Ilene and Walter Jaje of Buffalo, Ethel and Sherman Martin of Peasleeville and Marjorie Savage of Black Brook; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by two sisters, Renee Brousseau and Lila Bashaw; and four brothers, Raymond, Edgar, Edward and Orel. Orel died while on active duty during World War II.

Calling hours will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2000, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lester E. Thew Funeral Home in Peru. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday, March 8, 2000, at 11 a.m. at St. Augustine's Church in Peru, with Rev. Stephen H. Gratto, pastor of St. Alexander's Church in Morrisonville and St. Joseph's Church in Treadwells Mills, celebrating. Burial will be in the spring in the Assumption of Mary Cemetery in Redford.

Donations in her memory may be made to the church of one's choice, or the Office for the Aging.

Leona G. (Aunchman) Gallo

Ticonderoga — Leona G, (Aunchman) Gallo, 76, of Lake Road, passed away Monday, March 6, 2000, at the Harmony Hill House of Crown Point

Born in Ticonderoga on Jan. 18, 1924, she was the daughter of Leo and Anna (Wisell) Aunchman

Leona was a resident of Ticonderoga for most of her life. She was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during World War II in the American Theater of Operations and received the Good Conduct medal. She was a member of American Legion Post 224 of Ticonderoga

She was a communicant of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Ticonderoga and was a member of the church choir for many years. She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, Court of St. Mary's 794 of Ticonderoga. She was employed by Fort Ticonderoga for many years and had a great love for the Ticonderoga area and its history. Earlier in her life, she was a tennis and golf enthusiast.

She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Kathy Ann and Reginald Curtis of Ticonderoga; one sister, Mary Allen of Crown Point; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Her son, James L. Cooke, died before her in 1989.

Relatives and friends may call Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 33 Algonkin St., Ticonderoga.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Ticonderoga. The Rev. William G. Muench, pastor, will officiate. The Rite of Commital will take place at the family plot of the Valley View Cemetery of Ticonderoga in the spring.

Donations in her memory may be made to Harmony Hill House, Crown Point, N.Y. 12928 or High Peaks Hospice, P.O. Box 195, Mineville, N.Y. 12956.

Clayton P. Poitras

Nashua, N.H. — Clayton P. Poitras, 76, of Dublin Avenue, Nashua, N.H., died Saturday morning, March 4, 2000, at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, N.H.

Mr. Poitras was born in Plattsburgh on June 7, 1923, son of the late George H. and Corinne (Passino) Poitras.

A resident of Nashua, N.H. since 1977, Mr. Poitras had previously resided in Grand Isle, Vt., from 1964 to 1977 and in Springfield, Mass. from 1947 to 1964.

He is the husband of Alice A. (Dowd) Poitras of Nashua, with whom he would have celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on June 16, 2000.

Mr. Poitras had been employed in the building construction business for a number of years. He was general superintendent and field manager for the Leo Spear Construction Company of Burlington, Vt. Mr. Poitras began his working career as a carpenter with his father, George H. Poitras, in Plattsburgh.

For many years, he was a member and officer of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 96 of Springfield, Mass. and served as the recording secretary for the Carpenter's District Council of Western Massachusetts. He was a communicant of the Parish of the Resurrection in Nashua.

Educated in Plattsburgh, Mr. Poitras attended Mount Assumption Institute in Plattsburgh. A Navy veteran, he served during World War II as a Seaman Flrst Class. His tours of duty included the American Campaign, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign and the Philippine Liberation.

Besides his wife, survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Clayton P. Jr. and Gail I. Poitras of Montpelier, Vt., Jeffrey D. and Angela D. Poitras of Hooksett, N.H. and James D. and Sandra C. Poitras of Litchfield, N.H.; two daughters and a son-in-law, Cheryl A. Poitras of Phoenix, Ariz. and Sara Davis-Pagan and Ernest Pagan of Nashua, N.H.; a brother and sister-in-law, George H. Jr. and Elizabeth Poitras of Plattsburgh; nine grandchildren, Rebecca and Matthew Poitras, Nicole and Renee Poitras, James David and Jonathan Poitras, Nathan R. Hayes, Jason P. Davis and Stephanie West; also several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mr. Poitras was predeceased by his sister, Elaine Poitras, of Plattsburgh.

The Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock St., Nashua, N.H., is in charge of arrangements.

Florence Mary Tavernia

CONSTABLE — Mrs. Florence Mary Tavernia, 77, of the Coveytown Road, Constable, died on Saturday, March 4, 2000, at her home, while under the loving care of her family and Hospice of the North Country.

Born in Burke on Nov. 9, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ida May (Spinner) Rouselle. She attended local schools.

On Oct. 14, 1942, she was united in marriage to Bernard R. Tavernia, at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Constable. Mr. Tavernia predeceased her on Feb. 11, 1998.

She had been employed at Tru-Stitch Footwear in Malone several years ago and was a homemaker.

Mrs. Tavernia was a communicant of St. George's Church in Burke, a member of the Constable Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, a past member of the St. Francis of Assisi Altar Rosary Society in Constable, a member of the Board of Directors of the Constable Adult Center, a member of R.S.V.P and an avid bingo player.

Survivors include two sons and their wives, Bernard and Sandra Tavernia of Morrisonville and Kenneth and Heather Tavernia of Sicklerville, N.J.; two daughters and their husbands, Brenda and Daniel Fleury of Constable and Deborah and Palmer Foote of Massena; a daughter-in-law, Susan Tavernia of Malone; three brothers and their wives, Lawrence and Rita Rouselle of Constable, Joseph and Phyllis Rouselle of Westville and Kenneth and Gertude Rouselle of Malone; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Elizabeth Boadway and Evelyn and William Blair, all of Malone; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Besides her husband and parents, she was predeceased by one daughter in infancy; one brother, Francis Rouselle; and by two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Avery and Mrs. Kathleen Yaddow.

Calling hours will be Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Home in Malone. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. George's Church in Burke, with the Rev. Bill Edwards officiating. Burial will be in St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery in Constable in the spring.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the North Country, Inc., the American Diabetes Association, or to the Constable Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.

Alexys Rose LaFountain died March 4, 2000, (stillborn) at the CVPH Medical Center. She is survived by her parents, Clay and Michelle LaFountain and a sister, Hilarie. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m., with a funeral service at 3 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Altona.

Published 3/06/00

PLATTSBURGH — Lt. Col. William M. Meader, 82, of Rugar Street, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2000 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. He was born in Los Angeles, Calif., on Nov. 3, 1917, son of Frank Robert and Blanche (Mandel) Meader.

Bill was a graduate of State University of New York, College of Arts and Science at Plattsburgh. He enlisted in the National Guard in 1936. Bill enlisted ini the United States Army Air Corps as a pilot and was a founding member of the Strategic Air Command. He served during World War II and Korea. Bill was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with four bronze oak leaf clusters, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal, Japanese Occupation, Medal, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, Distinguished Unit Citation with two oak leaf clusters, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one bronze oak leaf cluster and the Air Force Longevity Service Award with four bronze oak leaf clusters.

Bill worked in Civil Service in the engineering department on Plattsburgh Air Force Base for thirteen years after he retired from the Air Force. He was past president of the Retired Officers Association for the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Northeast New York. He was involved with Senior Citizen’s Council of Clinton County, providing tax preparation services, as a driver for the elderly and with Literacy Volunteers. He was an active member of the American Legion Post #20 in Plattsburgh and a life-time member of the Plattsburgh Elks Lodge. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Plattsburgh and was a choir member for over thirty years.

Bill is survived by his wife, the former Helen T. Quattrini of Plattsburgh; one son, William M. Meader Jr., of Pasadena, Calif.; one daughter and son in law, Sheryl and H. Theodore Doll of Euless, Texas; a grandson, David Andrew Doll; three step sons and three step daughters in law, Ronald and Carol Rash of Lake Forest, Calif., Michael and Tamara Rash of Israel, Gregory and Shana Rash of Squim, Wash.; one step daughter and step son in law, Kathleen and Peter Nelson of Snoqualme, Wash., and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening, March 7, 2000 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday morning from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A funeral service will be held Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Plattsburgh. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va.

Donations may be made in his memory to the First Presbyterian Church in Plattsburgh.

CONSTABLE — Mrs. Florence Mary Tavernia, 77, of the Coveytown Road, Constable, N.Y., died on Saturday, March 4, 2000, at her home, while under the loving care of her family and hospice of the North Country.

Born in Burke, N.Y., on Nov. 9, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ida May Spinner Rouselle. She attended local schools.

On October 14, 1942, she was united in marriage to Bernard R. Tavernia, at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Constable. Mr. Tavernia predeceased her on Feb. 11, 1998.

She had been employed at Tru-Stitch Footwear in Malone several years ago, and was a homemaker.

Mrs. Tavernia was a communicant of St. George’s Church in Burke, a member of the Constable Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, a past member of the St. Francis of Assisi Altar Rosary Society in Constable, a member of the Board of Directors of the Constable Adult Center, a member of R.S.V.P and an avid bingo player.

Survivors include two sons and their wives, Bernard and Sandra Tavernia of Morrisonville, N.Y., and Kenneth and Heather Tavernia of Sicklerville, N.J.; two daughters and their husbands, Brenda and Daniel Fleury of Constable, and Deborah and Palmer Foote of Massena; a daughter-in-law, Susan Tavernia of Malone; eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Besides her husband and parents, she was predeceased by one daughter in infancy, one brother, Francis Rouselle, and by two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Avery and Mrs. Kathleen Yaddow.

Calling hours will be Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Home in Malone. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, at 10 a.m., at St. George’s Church in Burke, with the Rev. Bill Edwards, officiating. Burial will be in St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery in Constable, in the spring.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the North Country, Inc., the American Diabetes Association, or to the Constable Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.

WEST CHAZY — Donna M. Longtin, 41, of the Spellman Road, died Sunday, March 5, 2000 at her home after a short battle with cancer. Donna was born in Plattsburgh on August 6, 1958, daughter of Donald C. and Violet (Jette) Marcoux.

Donna was a 1976 graduate of Northern Adirondack Central School. She had been employed by the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department for 23 years as a Senior Clerk. She enjoyed bike riding, exercising, antique collecting and loved the outdoors.

Donna is survived by her husband, Michael A. Longtin of West Chazy; one brother and sister in law, David M. and Jill Marcoux of Plattsburgh; two sisters and a brother in law, Debra and Andrew Peda of Plattsburgh, and Diane Marcoux of Plattsburgh; a nephew, Michael D. Marcoux; and two aunts.

Calling hours will be Monday, March 6, 2000 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. from St. Peter’s Church in Plattsburgh.

Donations may be made in her memory to Hospice of the North Country.

ORLANDO, FLA. — Mrs. Donna Lee (Champagne) Rahn, 58, of Lake Mary, Fla., died Friday, March 3, 2000 at the Orlando Regional Medical Center. She was born in Plattsburgh, N.Y. on June 3, 1941, the daughter of Dennis and Moina (Dewey) Champagne.

She was a graduate of Plattsburgh High School and Our Lady of Victory Secretarial School. She was a member of St. Peter’s Church in Plattsburgh. She is survived by two daughters and a son in law, Lori A. Rahn, of Lake Mary, Fla.; Amy L. Padis and her husband Scott, of Suwanee, Ga., and two grandchildren, Erik S. Brown and Sara A. Brown, of Lake Mary, Fla.

Calling hours will be Tuesday, March 7, from 11:00 a.m to 12:45 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, March 7, at 1:00 p.m. from St. Peter’s Church in Plattsburgh.

Donations in her memory may be made to St. Peter’s Church in Plattsburgh. Arrangements are with the Brown Funeral Home Inc., in Plattsburgh.

CLAYTON P. POITRAS, 76, of 4 Dublin Ave., Nashua, N.H., died Saturday morning, March 4, 2000 at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, N.H.

Mr. Poitras was born in Plattsburgh, N.Y., on June 7, 1923, son of the late George H. and Corinne (Passino) Poitras.

The Farwell Funeral Service of Nashua is in charge of arrangements.

DR. GEORGE E. GINGRAS, 92, of the Alice Hyde Nursing Home died Saturday, March 4, 2000, at that facility.

Born March 4, 1908 in Gouverneur, N.Y., he was the son of Anthony Joseph and Pauline MacKean Gingras.

Calling hours will be Monday, March 6, 2000, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the St. Mary-Murphy Funeral Home chapel.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at 11 a.m. in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church with Father Thomas Gwinn officiating.

Spring burial will take place in Morningside Cemetery.

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

Memorial donations can be made to the charity of your choice.

JULES V. PRUNIER, 89, formerly of Cadyville, died Sunday, March 5, 2000, at the Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Plattsburgh on April 18, 1910, the son of Frederick and Mary (LaVarnway) Prunier.

Calling hours will be held today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the O’Neill-Redden-Drown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday from St. James Church in Cadyville. Burial will be in St. Alexander’s Cemetery in Morrisonville in the spring.

Published 3/05/00

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