Published 3/25/00

Dannemora — Bernice M. Lagree, 72, died Thursday, March 23, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Dannemora on July 2,1927, the daughter of Wilfred and Alice (Sweeney) Bourey.

She graduated as a R.N. from the Champlain Valley Hospital School of nursing in 1948 and worked at CVPH as a private duty nurse. She later was employed as the school nurse for the Dannemora School District and later for the Saranac School District where she retired in 1990. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Dannemora.

She is survived by her husband, Leon Lagree of Dannemora; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Ted Luck of Plattsburgh; a son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Debbie Lagree of Bloomingdale; a daughter-in-law, Mary Lagree of Greenwood, Ind; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Rodney Lagree of Malone, Richard and Rochelle lagree of Rochester; a daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Michael Meyer of Trafalgar, Ind. and 12 grandchildren.

A son, Robert Lagree died March 13, 1991. Her father, Wilfred Bourey died August 19, 1951. Her brother, Donald died May 30, 1925 and her mother, Alice Bourey died February 14, 1998.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 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. Monday from St. Joseph's Church in Dannemora. Burial will be in the parish cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Dannemora Rescue Squad.

KEITH ANTHONY WARD, 27, of Sawmill Drive in Jay, died Wednesday, March 22, 2000, at the Fletcher-Allen Medical Center in Burlington, Vt.

He was born in the Bronx on April 6, 1972, the son of Kevin and Bernadette (Crogan) Ward.

Visitation hours will be Monday, March 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church in Wilmington.

Mason L. Mallette, 76, of Route 122, Constable, died Wednesday, March 22, 2000, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone.

He was born in Belmont on April 13, 1923, the son of the late Leo and Charlotte (Barcomb) Mallette.

Callings hours will be Sunday, March 26, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Home in Malone. The funeral service will be private and at the convenience of the family, with the Rev. Garry Giroux officiating. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery in Malone.

Richard J. Wood, 62, of Floyd, and formerly of Riverview, died Thursday, March 23, 2000, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Rome. Calling hours will be held Monday 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 Tuesday at Assumption of Mary Church in Redford at a time to be announced. Burial will be in the parish cemeter at a later date.

Mary Rose Aigner, 100, of Pompano Beach, Fla. and formally of Lake Placid passed away at the Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Fla on Saturday, March 18, 2000. She was born in Carbondale, Pa. August 2, 1899. She had been director of personnel at the American Machine and Foundry Co. in Brooklyn and in later years had been Personnel Director at the Inn in Lake Placid. A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, March 28 at 10 a.m. at the Saint Agnes Church in Lake Placid. Rev. Michael Gaffney pastor, will officiate. A grave will be held in may at the Saint Agne’s Cemetery, Lake Placid. The Clark Funeral Home in Lake Placid in in charge of arrangements.

Robert H. Martin, 43, died suddenly Thursday March 2, 2000, at his home in South Lyon, Mich. He was born in Hartford, Conn on Oct. 25, 1956, the son of the late Hugh Martin and and Sally MacDonald Martin of Lake Placid.Friends may call at the Clark Funeral in Lake Placid Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will held at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Rev. Mark Demers will officiate. Burial will be in the North Elba Cemetery, LakePlacid.

Published 3/24/00

Cadyville — Elizabeth C. White, 78, formerly of Hardscrabble Road, died Wednesday, March 22, 2000, at the Clinton County Nursing Home. Mrs. White was born in Chester, Pa. on September 5, 1921, the daughter of Ransom and Margaret (Powers) Craig.

Mrs. White graduated from Cadyville High School. She married Stephen B. White on February 28, 1943, at the Saranac United Methodist Church Parsonage by Rev. Frank Tarling. Elizabeth was a member of the United Methodist Church in Saranac for 65 years, where she taught Sunday School for over 25 years.

Survivors include her husband, Stephen White of Cadyville; one daughter, Mrs. Deborah Lambert and her husband Robert of Saranac; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Kleine and her husband Harry "Bob" of Ripton, Vt; five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. One son, Stephen G. White, died in 1976.

Calling hours will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Saranac United Methodist Church. Donations may be made to the Saranac Methodist Church Memorial Fund. There will be a reception following the service in the Church Hall.

Simone Myers, 77, of Barcomb Ave., died Wednesday, March 22, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. She was born in Canada on October 7, 1922. A memorial service will be held in Montreal, Canada at the convenience of the family.

Local arrangements are with the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Blanche E. Tredo, 90, of Route 9N, Jay, died Wednesday, March 22, 2000, at the St. Uhilein Mercy Center in Lake Placid. She was born Dec. 16, 1909, in Jay. There will be no calling hours or funeral service.

Graveside services will be held at a later date at the family plot in Jay Central Cemetery, at the convenience of the family.

Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Published 3/23/00

Malone — Carolyn Jean Howard, 66, of Academy Street, Malone, died early this morning, March 22, 2000, at Alice Hyde Medical Center, where she had been a patient since Dec. 15, 1999. She had been in failing health for the past several years.

Born in Fort Covington on Oct. 12, 1933, she was the daughter of Harold and Edna (Westcott) Howard. Her parents predeceased her.

She graduated from Fort Covington High School and later from the Adirondack School of Commerce in Malone. After her graduation, she started her employment with the former Farmer's Bank in Malone, where she continued working until her retirement many years ago due to ill health, with over 40 years service. At her retirement, she was head teller and assistant cashier at the Key Bank in Malone.

She was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church of Malone, former member of the First Presbyterian Church in Fort Covington, a member of the Alice Hyde Hospital Auxiliary and a member of the Thursday's Night Bowling League for many years. She was a member of the Franklin County Agriculture Association and had worked as a teller during fair week.

Surviving are two brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Eleanor Howard of Fort Covington and George and Marion Howard of Westville; a sister, Arlene Howard of Malone; and five nieces and nephews, Donald Howard of Frenchtown, N.J., Diane Tremblay of Westville, Hugh Howard of Burlington, Vt., Beverly Merrill of Burke and Paul Howard of Westville.

The family will receive friends at her home at 106 Academy Street on Thursday, from 1 to 4 p.m. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family, with Rev. Tom Davis, pastor of Centenary United Methodist Church, presiding. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Fort Covington.

Memorial donations may be made to the Centenary United Methodist Church Elevator Fund.

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

Burke — Garth G. Peck, 61, of Route 11, in Burke, died Wednesday, March 22, 2000, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone. He had been a patient there since March 16.

Born in Chateaugay on May 10, 1938, he was the son of Hollis and Geraldine (Smith) Peck.

For over eight years, Mr. Peck was employed by the Burke Milk Plant. He then worked for Pratt-Whitney in New Haven, Conn. for one year, before returning to Burke to work for the Chateaugay Cheese Plant. He then purchased a dairy farm on the Callahan Road in Burke, which he operated for over 32 years.

He was a communicant of St. George's Church in Burke, a member of the Malone Knights of Columbus 308 and a Burke town councilman for the past four years. He enjoyed farming, woodworking, fishing and hunting.

On May 16, 1959, he was united in marriage to the former Delores Delaney at Notre Dame Church in Malone. She survives.

Besides his wife, Delores, he is survived by his mother, Geraldine Peck of Burke; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Terry and Kathy Peck of Livonia, Randy and Diane Peck, Allan and Donna Peck and Todd Peck, all of Burke; one daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and Alan Lobdell of Burke; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Gerald and Joan Peck of Burke, Robert "Laurin" and Mary Peck of Brandon, David and Kandis Peck of Burke and Russell and Carma Peck of Constable; five sisters and two brothers-in-law, Judith Burke of Harrison, Maine, Stella and Eugene Theriault of Bail d'Urfe, Quebec, Betty Peck of Millerton, Kathleen and Charles Poole and Carol Summers, all of Browns Mills, N.J.; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his father, Hollis Peck, on April 7, 1995.

Calling hours will be Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Home in Malone. The funeral service and entombment in Whispering Maples Memorial Gardens in Ellenburg Depot will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Donations may be made in his memory to either the Cam Neely Foundation in Boston, Mass., the Ronald McDonald House in Burlington, Vt., or the Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department.

Ticonderoga — Lena May (Brown) Benjamin, 66, of the Moses-Ludington Nursing Home of Ticonderoga and formerly of Lord Howe Estates, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2000, at the nursing home.

Born in Ticonderoga on March 5, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Beatrice (Barber) Brown.

Mrs. Benjamin was a resident of Ticonderoga for most of her life.

She is survived by one brother, Newton J. Brown and one sister, Carolyn B. White, both of Ticonderoga. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and her good friend, Walter R. McDonald of Ticonderoga.

Her husband, Gordon R. Benjamin, passed away before her on August 17, 1992. She was also predeceased by a brother, Francis Brown.

There will be no calling hours or funeral service. A graveside service will take place at the family plot of the Mt. Hope Cemetery of Ticonderoga later in the spring with the Rev. Paul L. Dufford Jr., pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Ticonderoga, officiating.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Ticonderoga Emergency Squad, 1 Depot St., Ticonderoga, NY 12883 or the Moses-Ludington Nursing Home, Wicker Street, Ticonderoga, NY 12883.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 33 Algonkin St., Ticonderoga.

Indian Lake — Betty L. Griffin, affectionately known as "Aunt Betty", age 69, of Fred Gay Road, died Tuesday evening, March 21, 2000, at her home, following a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Born on April 1, 1930, in Jay, she was the daughter of Hattie and Daniel Maynard Sr.

On June 5, 1948, she married Ralph L. Griffin in Wilmington. Betty and Ralph moved their family from Jay to Indian Lake in 1972 .

Betty was a former Girl Scout Troop leader in Jay and later in Indian Lake. She was a lay leader of the United Methodist Church of Indian Lake.

She enjoyed gardening, camping, cooking and taking walks throughout Indian Lake. She especially loved walking at Silver Run in Moose River Plains.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years; two sons, Jay Griffin and his wife Margaret of Indian Lake and Lawrence Griffin and his wife Gloria of Walkerville, Md.; one sister, Roberta Southmayd of Jay; one grandson, Cale Edward Griffin of Walkerville, Md.; two stepgrandchildren, Timothy Paul Leach and Sharon Ann Leach, both of Indian Lake; and several nieces and nephews.

Betty was predeceased by three siblings, Enid Cooper, Kay Maynard and Daniel Maynard.

A memorial service will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2000, at the United Methodist Church of Indian Lake, with the Rev. Judith Muller, pastor, officiating. Following the service, friends and family are invited to gather at the family residence on Fred Gay Road.

Contributions in Betty's memory may be directed to a charity of one's choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Brewer Funeral Home, Inc., 24 Church St., Lake Luzerne, NY.

Mooers Forks — Clarence E. LaValley Sr., 64, died Wednesday, March 22, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Mooers on Oct. 16, 1935, the son of Albert and Bertha (Huggins) LaValley.

He was a dairy farmer for many years and was a member of St. Ann's Church in Mooers Forks.

He is survived by his wife, the former Verda Dupee; three sons and daughters-in-law, Clarence and Ann LaValley Jr. of Mooers Forks, Carl and Michelle LaVaIley of Altona and Charles and Lisa LaValley of Mooers Forks; a daughter and son-in-law, Valerie and Mark Columbe of Champlain; three brothers, Albert "Joe" LaValley of Mooers, Alfred LaValley of Mooers Forks and Justin Houle of Plattsburgh; three sisters, Millie Derosia of Holyoke, Mass., Mabel Stone of Ellenburg Depot and Irene Marshall of Mooers Forks; 14 grandchildren; and a great-grandson.

A brother, Harold LaValley, died before him.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the E.F. Drown Funeral Service in Ellenburg Depot. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday from St. Ann's Church in Mooers Forks. Burial will be in the parish cemetery at a later date.

Ormond Beach, Fla. — James A. Buck, 84, of Fleming Avenue and formerly of Dannemora, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000, at his home.

He was born on Jan. 10, 1916, in Dannemora, the son of Austin and Lillian (Lyman) Buck.

Mr. Buck was a correction officer at Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora. On Feb. 17, 1943, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving his country in World War II. He was honorably discharged on Oct. 23, 1945, returning back to Dannemora and Clinton Correctional Facility, where he worked until his retirement.

James was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1590 in Daytona Beach, the American Legion Post 852 in Dannemora and a life member of the Dannemora Siberian Rod and Gun Club. Mr. Buck was also a former member of St. Joseph's Church in Dannemora.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Buck of Ormond Beach; one sister-in-law, Laura Buck of Dannemora; three nieces, Mrs. Joseph (Phyllis) LaVarnway of Massena, Mrs. Ronald (Wanda) Sweeney of Dannemora and Mrs. Donald (Sally) Yanulavich of Plattsburgh; and one great-niece, Christine LaVarnway of Plattsburgh.

Calling hours will be held Thursday 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 Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church in Dannemora. Burial will be at a later date in the parish cemetery.

Donations may be made to the Dannemora Fire Department or charity of choice.

RICHARD L. SHEASBY, 87, of Molly Nye Road in Keene, died Wednesday, March 22, 2000, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with the W.M. Marvin’s Sons Funeral Home in Elizabethtown.

Published 3/22/00

Erika R. Duso

Elizabethtown — Erika R. Duso, 74, was called to the arms of our Lord on Monday, March 20, 2000, after a hard and courageous battle with lung cancer.

She was born on Dec. 6, 1925, in Bloomingdale, to Stephen and Frances (Plumley) Ransom.

She graduated from Bloomingdale High School and attended CVPH School of Nursing. She married Harold Duso on March 17, 1946, in Tupper Lake. They resided in Bloomingdale and surrounding areas until moving to the homestead on Water Street in Elizabethtown in 1950.

She was a homemaker for the majority of her life and enjoyed cooking immensely. She worked for Margaret Hoffman in Gabriels and for the Little Tavern as a cook. She was a 44-year member of the Boquet Valley Unit 551, American Legion Auxiliary.

She enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much and was proud of each and every one of them. Each Christmas, for over 30 years, she baked gingerbread boys for the school.

She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Harry Rivers of Ganservoort; three sons and their wives, Bernard and Linda Duso of Elizabethtown, Stephen and Wanda Duso of Lewis and Tom Duso of Elizabethtown; one brother, Stephen F. and Theresa Ransom of Saranac Lake; three sisters, Penny Wood of Plattsburgh, Ida J. Ransom of North Grosvenor Dale, Conn. and Susan C. Zadroga of Wincendom, Mass.; ten grandchildren, Joe and Cynthia Locke, Jon Harrell, Harry and Sabrina Rivers Jr., Salle Duso, Bernard and Julia Duso Jr., Heidi Duso, Stephen Duso Jr., Richard Duso and William Duso; 14 great-grandchildren, Amanda, Erika and Jon Harrell Jr., Mike, Christopher and Andrew Locke, Katie, Samantha and Haley Rivers, Erika Duso, Clarrisa, Jackie, David Rock and Nicole Haley.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday, March 22, 2000, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at W.M. Marvins Sons Funeral Home in Elizabethtown. An Auxiliary service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. A funeral Mass will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Elizabethtown.

Memorial donations may be made to the Elizabethtown Volunteer Fire Department Kitchen Fund.

Dorothy H. Woodard

Ticonderoga — Dorothy Hazel Woodard, 79, of Abercrombie Street in Ticonderoga, died Monday, March 20, 2000, at the Moses Ludington Hospital following a brief illness.

Mrs. Woodard was born in Ticonderoga on July 28, 1920, the daughter of Arthur and Marion (Potter) Bacon. She married Kenneth E. Woodard on March 17, 1937.

Dorothy enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and playing her instant lottery tickets.

She was a devoted mother and grandmother who gave a tremendous amount of love, guidance and encouragement to her children. A member of the Episcopal Church of the Cross, she had a strong and committed faith in God which brought her a great deal of comfort.

She is survived by two sons, Kenneth Woodard Jr. of Long Beach, Mich. and Percy Woodard of Gloversville; six daughters, Joan Forkas of Ticonderoga, Adele Jones of Scottsdale, Ariz., Nancy LaTour of Hague, Kathy Flores of Queensbury, Rosemary Moore of Scottsdale, Ariz. and Linda O'Hern of Scottsdale, Ariz.; one brother, Daniel Bacon of Gannesvort; one sister, Gertrude Dixon of Glens Falls; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she is predeceased by two sons, Gilbert Woodard and James Woodard; four sisters, Altina Hurlburt, Catherine Woodard, Lucille Richardson and Verna Myers; and two brothers, Gilbert and John Bacon.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2000, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Connery & Gunning Funeral Home in Ticonderoga. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Episcopal Church of the Cross at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 23, with the Rev. Marjorie Floor, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the family plot in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Ticonderoga in the spring.

Gladys E. Carter

Plattsburgh — Mrs. Gladys E. Carter, 63, of the Bradford Road, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center.

She was born in Chateaugay on April 14, 1935, the daughter of the late Homer and Evelyn (Decker) Barnes.

Gladys had worked for Battat Corporation and enjoyed crocheting. She was a member of St. Edmund’s Church in Ellenburg.

Gladys is survived by her husband of 45 years, Leon E. Carter of Plattsburgh; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Leon Edward and Kay Carter of Constable, Thomas and Susan Carter of Beekmantown, David Carter and his companion Cathy Cinney of Berlin, N.Y. and William Carter of Plattsburgh; four daughters and four sons-in-law, Pamela and Michael Depo of Plattsburgh, Diane and Sylvester LaClair of Ellenburg Depot, Donna and Francis Siskavich of Beekmantown and Terri and Rick Rendle of Peaseleeville; a sister and a brother-in-law, Wanda and Eugene LaBombard of Morrisonville; 15 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Gladys was predeceased by her parents; a son, Daniel Carter; a daughter, Denise Carter; and a half-brother, John Barnes.

Calling hours will be Wednesday 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 Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Edmund’s Church in Ellenburg. Interment will follow in the Whispering Maples Mausoleum.

Duane R. "Cov" Covey

Beekmantown — Mr. Duane R. "Cov" Covey, 68, of Route 22, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000, at the Clinton County Nursing Home.

He was born in Plattsburgh on Jan. 31, 1932, the son of the late Ernest and Loretta (Brothers) Covey.

Duane was a well know area athlete. He was a veteran of Korea, serving in the U.S. Army. Duane was the owner and operator of Covey's Plumbing and Heating in Beekmantown and had sponsored Covey's Softball Team.

He was a avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. Duane was a member of the Thomas F. Duffy Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1466, Beekmantown and he was a member of St. Joseph's Church in West Chazy.

He is survived by his wife, whom he married May 3, 1969, Katharina "Katie" (Hardt) Covey of Beekmantown; two daughters and a son-in-law, Carrie and Gary Castine of Beekmantown and Camila Covey of Peru; two stepsons, Steve and Lori LaFaive of Plattsburgh and Larry LaFaive of Beekmantown; a sister, Jean Manor and her companion Vic Silvers of Churusbusco; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Jack Covey of Plattsburgh, Mahlon and Jennette Covey of Morrisonville and Gary and Sherry Covey of Schuyler Falls; a sister-in-law, Esther Covey of Morrisonville; six grandchildren, Bobbie Jo, Casey, Leann, Matthew, Alisen and Jonathan; two great-grandsons, Austin and Alexander; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a son, Christopher Covey; and a brother, Pete Covey.

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 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church in West Chazy. Interment will be at a later date in St. Joseph's Cemetery in West Chazy. Members of the VFW Post 1466 are asked to meet Thursday evening at 7 p.m. for services.

Friends wishing may make donations to the Beekmantown Fire Rescue Squad.

James Buck, of Fleming Avenue, Ormond Beach, Fla. and formerly of Dannemora, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000, at his home.

Calling hours will be held Thursday 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 Friday at a time to be announced at St. Joseph's Church in Dannemora. Burial will be at a later date in the parish cemetery.

Edith Mae Mahagan, 76, of Pierpont Street in Malone, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000, at her home.

She was born in North Lawrence on Aug. 8, 1923, the daughter of the late Arthur and Mildred (Lindsey) Mahagan.

There are no calling hours. A graveside service will be announced later in the spring. Burial will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery in North Lawrence.

Donations may be made in her memory to the Alice Hyde Medical Center or to St. Mark’s Church.

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

Published 3/21/00

Linda Lee "Munk" Stefaniak

Plattsburgh — Linda Lee "Munk" Stefaniak, 53, of Margaret Street, died Sunday, March 19, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center.

She was born in Plattsburgh on March 21, 1946, the daughter of the late Victor and Isabelle (Martino) Chamberland. Linda enjoyed bingo and playing cards.

She is survived by her stepmother, Leona Chamberland of Plattsburgh; her husband of 36 years, Douglas Stefaniak Sr. of Plattsburgh; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Mary Lou and Richard LaDuke of Schenectady, Stephanie and Michael Martineau of Plattsburgh and Tina Stefaniak of Plattsburgh; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Harley Stefaniak and his companion Laura Raline of Schenectady and Douglas and Debbie Stefaniak Jr. of Schenectady; six sisters and six brothers-in-law, Betty and William Traver of Saratoga Springs, Brinda and Gary Clukey of Plattsburgh, Christine and Harold Gram of Plattsburgh, Victoria and Michael Parker of Morrisonville, Cynthia and John Burnham of Plattsburgh and Eva and John Parker of Peru; a brother, James Chamberland of Plattsburgh; grandchildren Rody, Richard, Justin, Candice, Shawn, George, Leona, Scotty, Kim, Georgianna, Amanda, Kattie, Catelin, Sapphire, Cassandra, Cortney, Douglas III and Donald; great-grandchildren Isiah and Serena; several nieces and nephews; and her mother-in-law, Helen Stefaniak of Plattsburgh.

She was predeceased by a sister, Marilyn Brow.

Calling hours will be Wednesday 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 Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Church. Interment will be at a later date in St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Erika R. Duso

Elizabethtown — Erika R. Duso, 74, was called to the arms of our Lord on Monday, March 20, 2000, after a hard and courageous battle with lung cancer.

She was born on Dec. 6, 1925, in Bloomingdale, to Stephen and Frances (Plumley) Ransom.

She graduated from Bloomingdale High School and attended CVPH School of Nursing. She married Harold Duso on March 17, 1946, in Tupper Lake. They resided in Bloomingdale and surrounding areas until moving to the homestead on Water Street in Elizabethtown in 1950.

She was a homemaker for the majority of her life and enjoyed cooking immensely. She worked for Margaret Hoffman in Gabriels and for the Little Tavern as a cook. She was a 44-year member of the Boquet Valley Unit 551, American Legion Auxiliary.

She enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much and was proud of each and every one of them. Each Christmas, for over 30 years, she baked gingerbread boys for the school.

She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Harry Rivers of Ganservoort; three sons and their wives, Bernard and Linda Duso of Elizabethtown, Stephen and Wanda Duso of Lewis and Tom Duso of Elizabethtown; one brother, Stephen F. and Theresa Ransom of Saranac Lake; three sisters, Penny Wood of Plattsburgh, Ida J. Ransom of North Grosveno, Conn. and Susan C. Zadroga of Wincendom, Mass.; ten grandchildren, Joe Locke, Cynthia Locke, Jon Harrell, Harry and Sabrina Rivers Jr., Sallee Duso, Bernard and Julia Duso Jr., Heide Duso, Stephen Duso Jr., Richard Duso and William Duso; 14 great-grandchildren, Amanda, Ericka and Jon Harrell, Mike, Christopher and Andrew Locke, Katie, Samantha and Haley Rivers, Ericka Duso, Clarrisa, Jackie, David Rock and Nicole Haley.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday, March 22, 2000, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at W.M. Marvins Sons Funeral Home in Elizabethtown. An Auxiliary service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. A funeral Mass will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Elizabethtown.

Memorial donations may be made to the Elizabethtown Volunteer Fire Department Kitchen Fund.

Olive G. Russell, 81, died on Saturday, March 18, 2000, at the Fletcher-Allen Health Care Facility in Burlington, Vt.

She was born in Chazy on July 27, 1918, the daughter of Valmore and Alma (Corbiere) Guay.

Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery in the spring. Donations in her memory may be made to the Heart Fund.

The R.W. Walker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.

Mary Elizabeth Ryan Van Deusen, 78, of North Bangor, died March 18, 2000.

She was born in Malone on Sept. 22, 1921, the daughter of Leon and Eva Ryan.

Callings hours will be held on Tuesday, March 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Mary-Murphy Funeral Home in Malone. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 22, at 11 a.m. at St. Augustine’s Church in North Bangor. Burial will be in St. Augustine’s Cemetery in North Bangor.

Donations may be made to Hospice of the North Country or the American Cancer Society.

Ronald G. Recore, 56, of Wheeler Avenue, Vale Haven Adult Home in Malone, died Friday, March 17, 2000, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone.

He was born in Malone on July 26, 1943, the son of the late Romeo and Martha (Hodges) Recore.

Calling hours will be Tuesday, March 21, 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 Wednesday, March 22, at 10 a.m. at St. John Bosco Church in Malone, with the Rev. Thomas Moody officiating. Burial will be in St. John Bosco Cemetery.

Armand E. Boyea, 78, of Elm Street in Malone died March 18, 2000, at the Franklin County Nursing Home in Malone.

He was born in Westville on Jan. 15, 1922, the son of the late David and Matilda (Brockway) Boyea.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, March 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Home in Malone. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday, March 23, at 10 a.m. at Notre Dame Church in Malone, with the Rev. Scott Seymour officiating. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery.

Donations may be made to the Malone Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department.

Published 3/20/00

RALEIGH, N.C. — Glen R. Ashley, 36, of 4019 Lake Lynn Drive, Raleigh, N.C., formerly of Massena and Plattsburgh, died unexpectedly Friday, March 17, 2000, at Western Wake Medical Center in North Carolina.

He was born in Fort Knox, Ky., on March 1, 1964, the son of Glen F. Ashley and Jane (Van Camp) Ashley.

He graduated from Massena Central School in 1981 and from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, Ok.

Mr. Ashley served in the U.S. Army, including deployment to Desert Storm with the 82nd Airborne, the first troops into Saudi Arabia.

His picture was on the cover of Newsweek during Desert Storm.

He was a counselor for the state of North Carolina’s Employment Security Commission and had previously worked at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars in Plattsburgh and Sacred Heart Church in Massena.

He is survived by his parents, Glen and Jane Ashley of Plattsburgh; a daughter, Alexa Rae Ashley of Oklahoma City, OK.; three sisters and their spouses, Jane Elizabeth and Laurent Tasic of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Susan Marie and John Jarvis of Plattsburgh and Karen Elaine and Mark Lawliss of Plattsburgh; a nephew, Brenden Lawliss of Plattsburgh; two nieces, Ashley Jarvis and Maegan Jarvis of Plattsburgh; two aunts, Lynn Wirth of Long Island and Karen Ashley of Stevensville, Ontario; an uncle, Richard Ashley of Venita Springs, Fla.; and a grandfather, Robert Caza of Massena.

Calling hours will be held Tuesday, March 21, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Donaldson Funeral Home in Massena.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, at Sacred Heart Church in Massena, with the Rev. Peter Berg officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Massena.

PLATTSBURGH — Bernard John Ryan, 91, formerly of Churubusco, died Saturday, March 18, 2000, at Evergreen Valley Nursing Home in Plattsburgh.

Born on July 29, 1908, in Ellenburg Center, he was the son of John and Nellie (Donahue) Ryan.

He married the former Rose A. Donnelly on Nov. 23, 1936, in St. Mary’s Church in Lake Titus, with the Rev. Arthur Desrosiers officiating.

He was a dairy farmer for many years in Churubusco. He served as highway superintendent for the Town of Clinton for 10 years in the late 1940s and early ’50s.

Ryan was also employed by International Brotherhood of Electrical Engineers Local 1249 for 20 years until his retirement in 1970.

He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Churubusco and a member of the Bishop Wadham’s Council 469 Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Nancy Ryan O’Connor of Chateaugay; a grandson and his wife, Sean and Kristie O’Connor of Mooers; a grandson, Josh O’Connor of Mooers; and a sister, Mildred Ryan of Oneida Castle.

His wife, Rose Ryan; a brother, Lawrence Ryan; a sister, Mary Ledwith; and a grandson, Robert Bernard McDonald, died before him.

Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Chateaugay Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Churubusco, with the Rev. Howard McCasland officiating. A spring burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Chateaugay.

PLATTSBURGH — Harry J. Vaughan, 72, of City Hall Place died Sunday, March 19, 2000, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Plattsburgh on June 2, 1927, the son of Harry G. and Florence (Tamer) Vaughan.

Harry had worked as an operating engineer for Jenkins Construction, Pugh Construction, Lee’s Pools and Bouchard Construction.

He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed bowling, ice fishing and bullhead and trout fishing. He was a member of the Moose Lodge.

He is survived by his wife, Helen, of Plattsburgh; seven children and their spouses, Linda and Wayne Seymour of Plattsburgh, Donna and Steve Shreve of Plattsburgh, Bonnie and Vinnie Avery of Pine Bush, Thomas and Debbie Vaughan of Plattsburgh, Ricky and Patti Vaughan of Plattsburgh, Melody St. Louis of Massachusetts and Tammie and Doug Kramer of Niles, Ohio; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Mary Lee Vaughan of Cocoa, Fla.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley and Roger Otten of Saranac and Mary and Keron Ledwith of Fort Wayne, Ind.; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Harry was predeceased by a brother, Richard Tom Vaughan, who died in 1939.

Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Floyd Bleaux officiating. Burial will be at a later date in St. James Cemetery, Cadyville.

GRIFFIN — Donald R. Griffin, 75, of School Street, Lake Placid died suddenly Saturday, March 18, 2000. He was born in Lake Placid Sept. 29, 1924. There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, at St. Agnes Church in Lake Placid, with the Rev. Michael Gaffney officiating and Deacon Alan Macnab assisting. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery.

Published 3/19/00

Mary Ann Abraham

Plattsburgh — Mary Ann Abraham, 60, died March 18, 2000, at her home.

She was born in Syracuse on April 21, 1939, daughter of William C. and Margaret A. (Kelley) Lundquest.

Mary Ann was a graduate of St. John's Academy in Plattsburgh and obtained her master's degree from Plattsburgh State. She had been employed by Clinton County ARC for over ten years. She recently was employed by Sunmount DDSO.

Mary Ann was a member of St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh. She enjoyed cooking and was an animal lover. She was involved with Greyhound Rescue of Vermont.

Mary Ann is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Kelley and Bernard Brault of Chazy; a son, Christopher Abraham of Bellingham, Mass.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Arlene Lundquest of Corning, William and Joan Lundquest of Styvescent and Jon and Claire Lundquest of Dennis, Mass.; two aunts; several cousins; and several nieces and nephews.

Mary Ann was predeceased by her husband, Jerome S. Abraham, on Jan. 17, 1986.

Calling hours will be Monday, March 20, 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, March 21, 2000, at 11 a.m. from St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh. Burial will be later in the spring in St. Peter's Cemetery in Plattsburgh.

Donations in her memory may be made to Hospice of the North Country or to Greyhound Rescue of Vermont, 321 Sundown Drive, Williston, VT 05495.

Clarence E. Wade

Willsboro — Clarence E. Wade, 81, of the Middle Road, Willsboro, died at the Elizabethtown Community Hospital on Friday, March 17, 2000.

He was born in Reber, April 2, 1918, the son of Ernest and Anna (Mere) Wade.

He worked for the NY and Penn Paper Company until it closed and then became a self-employed butcher. He was a avid outdoorsman and gardener and belonged to the Willsboro Fish and Game Club.

Mr. Wade is survived by one son and his wife, Edward and Sharon Wade of Willsboro; three daughters, Janice Drew of Willsboro, Denise and her husband Joe Goddeau of Cadyville and Joyce and her husband Elton Barton of Willsboro; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife Bernice (VanOrnam) in 1998; and two sisters, Ruth Sayward and Norma VanOrnam.

Calling hours will be held at the Huestis Funeral Home in Willsboro on Sunday, March 19, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Monday, March 20, 2000, at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Willsboro Rescue Squad.

Glen Robert Ashley, 36, of Lakeland Drive, Raleigh, N.C., formerly of Massena and Plattsburgh, died unexpectedly Friday, March 17, 2000, at the Western Wake Medical Center in Cary, N.C.

He is the son of Glen F. and Jane Ashley of Plattsburgh and formerly of Massena.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete with the Donaldson Funeral Home in Massena.

Bernard A. Schork, 80, of Margaret Street in Malone, died Friday, March 17, 2000, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone.

He was born in College Point on April 30, 1919, the son of the late Carl and Irene (Wick) Schork.

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 Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Notre Dame Church in Malone, with Msgr. Dennis Duprey officiating. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery.

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