Published 06/24/00

Homestead, Fla. — George I. Haselton was born in Wilmington, on June 14, 1914, the youngest of five children of Halsey and Gladys (Hardy) Haselton. He passed away on June 11, 2000, at his home in Homestead. Fla., following a long illness. His early schooling was in the one-room schoolhouse next door to home in Haselton and graduated from AuSable Forks High School. He worked in logging camps for some time, then joined the U.S. Navy and served six years in a submarine stationed at Peal Harbor.

In 1939 he married Bernice Cooper--they celebrated their 61st anniversary on May 13, 2000. He worked at G.E. in Schenectady for several years. While there he and his wife were instrumental in organizing a Church of the Nazarene. Their home was a haven for several folks who went to the Schenectady area in search of employment. In 1945 he returned to Wilmington and owned and operated a garage and service station until his retirement in 1970. He dispensed not only gas and oil and used cars but humor, wit and neighborliness. The garage was the community meeting place where friends and tourists alike found a warm and friendly welcome.

He served as supervisor of the town for 12 years and also served as chairman of the Essex County Board of Supervisors. Many community projects were completed during his tenure, including extensive expansion of the town water district. During his retirement years he worked in building construction with son-in-law, Clif Patnode and later was mechanic at a plant nursery. He enjoyed tending the many fruit trees and shrubs at his home in Florida.

His parents were charter members of the Church of the Nazarene in Wilmington. He became a member in 1939 and was a faithful member until death. He served as S.S. teacher, trustee, youth worker and always supporter and encourager. After retiring to Florida, he attended the Homestead Church of the Nazarene and the Redland Church of the Nazarene.

For 37 years he was president of the Wilmington Camp Meeting and attended and supported for 80 years. He enjoyed telling that his first visit to camp meeting was at the age of two weeks and was wearing a long dress. Until his health deteriorated, he served in many capacities, including chef. He and his wife were famous for old-fashioned home cooked meals; one specialty being blueberry pancakes. He supported with time, talent and funds all his life and leaves a legacy of devotion and commitment.

He had many interests: cars of all types and vintage, hunting and fishing, boating and music. He was adept with several instruments including piano, trumpet, bariton and violin. He organized and directed a church band and up until his last days played and sang favorite tunes and hymns especially for grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will long be remembered as a devoted and caring husband, father and friend. His sense of humor was unique and he always had a story to tell. His Christian influence will live on in all those who remember him.

He was lovingly cared for at his home during several years of declining health. Survivors include his wife, Bernice; his children, Helen (and husband Clif) Patnode of Homestead and Halsey (and wife Rose) of Knoxville, Tenn; a sister, Martha Savage of Homestead; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends.

Services and committal were held at Palms Woodlawn in Naranja, Fla., on June 14 (his 86th birthday) with Rev. Deane Hardy (cousin) officiating, assisted by Rev. Darin Pound and Rev. William Chambers Jr. The service was a time of celebration of his life. It included many of George’s favorite songs and stories.

Any who wish can send a memorial to Wilmington Camp Meeting Assn., c/o Mrs. Dana Peck, HC 2, Box 135, Wilmington, NY 12997.

Plattsburgh — Mr. Robert F. Clark, 67, of Lakeside Apartments, died Thursday June 22, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center.

He was born in Plattsburgh on May 17, 1933, the son of Francis and Catherine (Willette) Clark.

Bob was known and will be remembered by his family and friends as a caring, good man, but most of all, for his big heart and uncanny sense of humor. He will be deeply missed by all.

Bob is survived by his companion of 15 years, Sheila Ann Ives of Plattsburgh; a son, Robert J. Lafountain; his mother-in-law, Evelyn Ives; a son-in-law, Eldon Ives of Plattsburgh; his daughter, Liz Patnaude of Morrisonville; three grandchildren, Brittany, John-Merritt and Lindsay Lavigne; five nieces, Margaret Benchskey, Shania Goddeau, Natasha Delisle and Gina and Penny Thew; two nephews, Kyle Ives and Austin Delisle; an aunt, Christine Thew; and an uncle, James Willette. He is also survived by Tammy M. Lafountain and Robert and Kimberly Delisle.

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

Black Brook — Janet E. Mikus, 67, of the Peasleeville Rd. in Black Brook, died Thursday, June 22, 2000, at her home while under the loving care of her family and Hospice of the North Country.

She was born in New Rochelle, June 27, 1932, the daughter of Charles Youngs and Evelyn (Martin) Serini.

She was a graduate of Eastchester High School, followed by a degree from Berkley Business School.

Janet was employed in the millinery business as an executive secretary. She also did volunteer work for Lakeland High School youth employment service.

She married Alexander C. Mikus, July 31, 1954. Together they resided in Shrub Oak, Westchester County, and for a time in Dutchess County. Following retirement, she and Al moved to the North Country.

She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Plattsburgh. She enjoyed gardening.

Survivors include her husband, Alexander C. Mikus; two sons, Glenn Mikus of East Fishkill and Cory Mikus of Shrub Oak; one daughter and son-in-law, Colleen and John Tonyes of East Fishkill; one sister, Yvonne Slater of Fishkill; one brother, Charles Youngs of South Carolina; four grandchildren; and 25 nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held Sunday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lester E. Thew Funeral Home in Peru. Calling hours will also be held at the funeral home Monday morning from 10 to 10:30 a.m., with a service to follow at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at the Whispering Maples Mausoleum on the Tom Miller Road in Plattsburgh.

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

Albert Aaron Lazar, 87, of Edgwater Estates in Plattsburgh, died Thursday, June 22, 2000, at his home.

He was born in Duquesne, Pa., on Aug. 11, 1912, the son of Jacob and Sarah (Schwartz) Lazar.

Memorial services will be held at a later date on Martha’s Vineyard and in New York City.

Andrew Thaxter Duprey-McKeen, infant son of Dale and Elisa Duprey-McKeen of Beekmantown, died Wednesday, June 21, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ralph Chapman, pastor of the Turnpike Wesleyan Church, officiating.

Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Mary Higgins, 82, died Friday, June 23, 2000, in Maryland.

She was born July 31, 1917.

Calling hours will be Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home in AuSable Forks. A funeral Mass will be Thursday, June 29, at 10 a.m. at Holy Name Church in AuSable Forks, with burial to follow in the parish cemetery.

Marjorie M. Wells, 68, of Ticonderoga, died on Thursday, June 22, 2000, at the Fletcher Allen Health Care Center in Burlington, Vt.

She was born June 26, 1931, in the Virgin Islands.

Calling hours will be Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home in Ticonderoga. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ticonderoga. Burial will be in the May Memorial Cemetery of Hague at a later date.

Shirley E. Chapman, 75, of the Bull Run Road in Westville, died early Friday morning, June 23, 2000, at her home, while under the loving care of her family and Hospice of the North Country.

Born in Malone on Sept. 23, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Cleophus and Annabel Dudley St. Denis.

There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Notre Dame Church in Malone, Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery.

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

Published 06/23/00

Jordan F. Beecher I

Redford — Jordan F. Beecher I, 67, died Wednesday, June 21, 2000, at his residence.

Born on May 31, 1933, in Churchville, he was the son of Joseph Beecher and Caroline Cronisier.

Jordan was a veteran of the Armed Service, being stationed in Germany as a tank operator. He was a member of Dannemora Knights of Columbus Council 2166 and the American Legion of Lyon Mountain. He was a member of several hunting and fishing clubs, but spent most of his time attending to his family. He was also very interested in the small hobby farm which his son owned and operated.

He and Barbara Collins were wed on March 27, 1953, at the Assumption of Mary Church in Redford. The best man was Bob Hodgeman and the maid of honor was Geraldine Collins Mead, sister of the bride.

He leaves Barbara Collins Beecher, his loving and dedicated wife of 47 years; seven children, Colleen and Larry Seney of Saranac, Deborah Beecher of Redford, Bonnie Daniels of Cadyville, Barbara and Pat Romeo of Redford, Jordan Beecher II of Redford, Mary Beecher of Redford and Joseph Beecher of Peru; a brother, Norman Beecher of Oneida; three sisters, Norlene Peppe of New Jersey, Helen Anderson of Syracuse and Irene Rueger of Rome; 12 grandchildren, Arlene and Matthew Seney, Justin and Jolene Daniels, Patrick, Barbara, Mindy and Norlen Romeo, Nick Beecher, Harley Rae Blake and Kevin and Steven Hartpence; and many other family and friends.

Jordan was the youngest of 14 children. At the age of 4, his mother died and their home was destroyed by fire. He was raised by family members and neighbors and by the age of 8 years old he was off on his own seeking employment at local farms and nearby city businesses. He mastered the trade of roofing and siding and he and his brother traveled around the state. He was self-employed until the time he was afflicted with polio in September of 1959. He and his family returned to Redford to make it their home for the next 47 years.

We want to give a special thanks to the team of County Nurses, Home Health Aide, Dr. Ultee who helped in his care during his final days, the Saranac Rescue Squad and Fire Department for the many times assisted, Father Allen, Linda Giddings, the Heywood brothers, Pat, Phil and John, Bob McKee and friends and family.

Many special thanks to a faithful, loving sister, Irene Rueger of Rome.

Calling hours will be held on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the O’Neill-Redden-Drown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. Members of Knights of Columbus Council 2166 will meet at 8 p.m. at the funeral home for services. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m on Saturday from the Assumption of Mary Church in Redford. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Jordan F. Beecher I Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Samuel Sampson Gantt Jr.

Plattsburgh — Samuel Sampson Gantt Jr., 63, of Montcalm Avenue, died Wednesday, June 21, 2000, at the Fletcher Allen Hospital in Burlington, Vt.

He was born in Martinsburg, W.Va. on Sept. 29, 1936, the son of the late Samuel Sampson and Edith Irene (Barrett) Gantt Sr.

Samuel was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force. He was employed by John McKenna for many years. Samuel was an avid fisherman and enjoyed camping.

Samuel is survived by his wife of 43 years, the former Shirley Gail Senecal of Plattsburgh; a son, Mark Gantt of Plattsburgh; five daughters and five sons-in-law, Robin and Frank Iannaconne of Suffern, Tammie and Harold Brendel of Lodi, N.J., Maryanne and Chris Wilson of Pine Beach, N.J., Tracy and Lenny Rozell of Plattsburgh and Penny and Dean Rhino of Ausable Chasm; 17 grandchildren; one great-grandson; a brother, Woodrow Butts of Martinsburg, W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Friday, June 23, 2000, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A funeral service will be held Friday, June 23, 2000, at 2 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home chapel, with Doug Kashorek, of the Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Plattsburgh.

Harriet W. Wright

Johnson City — Harriet W. Wright, 96, died at James G. Johnson Nursing Home, on June 2, 2000.

She was a member of Union Presbyterian Church in Endicott, a member of the Round Hill Chapter 104 O.E.S., a retired teacher from the Endicott Public School System, retiring from Jennie F. Snapp after 35 years of teaching and a member of the NY State Retired Teachers Association. Her hobbies were knitting and reading.

Her husband, George Wright and a grandson, Garry Norton predeceased her.

She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Dennis Norton of Holiday, Fla.; a special daughter, Jeanne Loveland of Pennsylvania; four grandchildren, Catherine Davenport, Richard Norton, David Norton and Barbara Remling; three great-grandsons, Matthew R. Norton, Preston J. Norton and Clayton J. Norton; and one great-granddaughter, Erica Remling.

A memorial service will be held at Three Steeples United Methodist Church in Champlain on Sunday June 25, at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Prudy Bartolino, officiating.

Veronica M. McGrath

Morrisonville — Mrs. Veronica M. McGrath, 48, of the Rand Hill Road, died on Thursday, June 22, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center.

She was born in Plattsburgh on Sept. 24, 1951. She was the daughter of Clifford and Lucille (Poissant) Blow, the birth child of Richard and Lena (Bulriss) Blow.

Veronica is survived by her husband, Thomas McGrath, whom she married on Jan. 29, 1996, in Salt Lake City, Utah; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Rick and Daphne Harvey of Plattsburgh and Harold J. Harvey of Plattsburgh; one daughter, Tina Harvey of Plattsburgh; a sister and a brother-in-law, Sheryl and Jeffrey Alexander of Lyon Mountain; several nieces and nephews; and four granddaughters and two grandsons. She is also survived by nine other brothers and sisters.

Calling hours will be Sunday June 25, 2000, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A funeral service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. from the Brown Funeral Home chapel. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Chazy.

Donations in her memory may be made to the H.K. Freedman Renal Center at the CV/PH Medical Center.

Loren E. Miller, of 7 Rockland Ave. in Saranac Lake, died on Tuesday, June 20, 2000, at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.

He was born July 17, 1916, in Rochester.

Calling hours will be held 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. The funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in North Elba Cemetery in Lake Placid.

Robert F. Clark, 67, of Lakeside Apartments in Plattsburgh, died on Thursday, June 22, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center.

He was born in Plattsburgh on May 17, 1933, the son of Francis and Catherine (Willette) Clark.

Calling hours will be Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A funeral service will be held Monday at a time to be announced at the Brown Funeral Home Chapel.

Published 06/22/00

Geraldine E. Goss

Plattsburgh — Geraldine E. Goss, 71, of Route 22, died on Tuesday, June 21, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center.

She was born in Plattsburgh on Sept. 3, 1928, the daughter of Arthur and Sarah (Mayette) LaPlante Sr.

She married Harold C. Goss on May 26, 1948, in Our Lady of Victory Church. He died on April 22, 1998.

Mrs. Goss was a member of St. Augustine’s Church in Peru. She worked for over 20 years in the rolling room at Imperial Paper Mill. She also did volunteer work at Dr. Dahlens Eye Care for the Adirondacks for many years, along with her husband.

Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Arthur and Joyce LaPlante of Plattsburgh; one uncle, Francis Mayette of Plattsburgh; one niece and her husband, Roxanne and Gary Bresee of Saratoga; one nephew, Arthur L. LaPlante of Plattsburgh; two great-nieces and a nephew, Jamee, Katie and Eric Bresee of Saratoga; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine’s Church. Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Doris Allison Keough

Saranac Lake — Doris Allison Keough, age 81, of 15 Slater Ave. in Saranac Lake, died Tuesday, June 20, 2000, at the Adirondack Medical Center.

Born in Jersey City, N.J., on Oct. 6, 1918, she was the daughter of Theodore and Amelia (Harrington) Meury.

She married Charles R. Keough on Oct. 28, 1948, in Saranac Lake. He predeceased her on June 1, 1999.

Mrs. Keough moved to Saranac Lake at the age of 12 years old, when her father came here to cure for tuberculosis. She attended and graduated from Saranac Lake High School in 1938. Following high school she later attended and graduated from the New York Secretarial School in New York City.

After returning to Saranac Lake, Mrs. Keough worked as a reporter for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise for several years and also drove the Red Cross Ambulance in the Tri-Lakes area during World War II. She later owned and operated the Keough Marine with her husband, Charlie, from 1952 until the present time.

She loved horseback riding and downhill skiing and was an avid diarist and correspondent. Mrs. Keough was also a past volunteer at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.

She is survived by three daughters, Lynn Keough and Mary Lou Keough, both of Saranac Lake and Amy Whisher of Franklin Falls; one son-in-law, Jeff Whisher of Franklin Falls; many nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; and great-great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Elizabeth Meury,

Calling hours will be at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake on Friday, June 23, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, with Rev. Frederick Denis and Rev. Allen Lamica officiating. Burial will follow at St. Bernard’s Cemetery in Saranac Lake.

Friends wishing to remember Doris Allison Keough may make memorial contributions to High Peaks Hospice or the American Cancer Society.

Peter P. Gerle

Wadhams — Peter P. Gerle, 88, of Wadhams, died on Wednesday, June 21, 2000, at the Elizabethtown Community Hospital.

He was born in Brooklyn on March 11, 1912, the son of Paul and Ellen (Seifert) Gerle.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1940 to 1945.

Pete married the former Dorothy Wippermann on March 31, 1946, in Hempstead.

He worked for his father’s business, Clinton Delicatessen, in Hempstead. He then became a truck driver for Bader, located on Long Island.

He enjoyed artwork, which included drawing and calligraphy.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Gerle of Wadhams; and two daughters and one son-in-law, Wendy and Michael Kowalski of East Hampton and Susan Jacobsen of Massapequa.

A memorial service will be held Monday, June 26, 2000, at 11 a.m. at the Westport Federated Church, with Rev. Dr. Evelyn Meredith, pastor, officiating.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Westport Rescue Squad.

Arrangements are with the Hamilton Funeral Home in Westport.

Elizabeth A. Valentine

Elizabethtown — Mrs. Elizabeth (Althouse) Valentine, 88, widow of Morris Valentine, resident of the Horace Nye Nursing Home, died on June 18, 2000.

She was born on July 11, 1912, in Berks County, Penn., a daughter of the late Victor and Mary Yeich Althouse.

She graduated from Albright College, where she was valedictorian of her class of 1933. She received her master’s degree from Cornell University and Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. She became one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and served as a full-time Bible instructor for over 40 years. She became associated with the Elizabethtown congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1976 and remained a faithful member until her death.

Elizabeth is survived by her brother, Paul Leinbach Althouse of San Diego, Calif; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 25, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Lewis. No calling hours are scheduled.

Local arrangements are by Marvin’s Funeral Home in Elizabethtown.

Jordan F. Beecher I

Redford — Jordan F. Beecher I, 67, died Wednesday, June 21, 2000, at his residence.

Born on May 30, 1933, in Churchville, he was the son of Joseph Beecher and Caroline Croinser.

Jordan was a veteran of the Armed Service, being stationed in Germany as a tank operator. He was a member of the local Knights of Columbus and the American Legion of Lyon Mountain. He was a member of several local hunting and fishing clubs, but spent most of his time attending to his family. He was also very interested in the small hobby farm which his son owned and operated.

He and Barbara Collins were wed on March 27, 1953, at the Assumption of Mary Church in Redford. The best man was Bob Hodgeman and the maid of honor was Geraldine Collins Mead, sister of the bride.

He leaves Barbara Collins Beecher, his loving and dedicated wife of 47 years; seven children, Colleen and Larry Seney of Saranac, Deborah Beecher of Redford, Bonnie Daniels of Cadyville, Barbara and Pat Romeo of Redford, Jordan Beecher II of Redford, Mary Beecher of Redford and Joseph Beecher of Peru; and 12 grandchildren, Arlene and Matthew Seney, Justin and Jolene Daniels, Patrick, Barbara, Mindy and Norlen Romeo, Nick Beecher, Harley Rae Blake and Kevin and Steven Hartpence; and many other family and friends.

Jordan was the youngest of 14 children. At the age of 4, his mother died and their home was destroyed by fire. He was raised by family members and neighbors and by the age of 8 years old he was off on his own seeking employment at local farms and nearby city businesses. He mastered the trade of roofing and siding and he and his brother traveled around the state. He was self-employed until the time he was afflicted with polio in Sept. of 1959. He and his family returned to Redford to make it their home for the next 47 years.

We want to give a special thanks to the team of County Nurses, Home Health Aide, Dr. Ultee who helped in his care during his final days, the Saranac Rescue Squad and Fire Department for the many times assisted, Father Allen, Linda Giddings, the Heywood brothers, Pat, Phil and John, Bob McKee and friends and family.

Calling hours will be held on Friday 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 11 a.m on Saturday from the Assumption of Mary Church in Redford. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Jordan F. Beecher I Memorial Fund in care of the family.

Nina R. Russo

Witherbee — Nina R. Russo, 66, of Broad St. in Mineville, died Monday, June 20, 2000, at her home.

She was born on March 10, 1934, in Mineville, the daughter of Claude and Anna May (Desonady) Hargett.

Nina was a retired employee of Simmons Precision of Vergennes,Vt. She was a member of the Mineville Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by her husband, Andrew Russo Sr.; two daughters and a son-in-law, Colleen and Brian Curler of Vergennes, Vt. and Karen Russo of Mineville; a son and daughter-in-law, Andrew Jr. and Lori Russo of North Hudson; two grandchildren, Darren Curler and Nicole Curler; her brothers and sisters, Ruth Menard of Alburg, Vt., Coy Hargett of Mineville, Alberta Orr of Port Henry, Amanda Zani of Orange, Mass., Lydia Woods of Crown Point, Emmett Hargett of Moriah, Leon Hargett of Boise, ldaho and Cleo Howard of Orange, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her son, Michael Russo; and also Arthur Hargett, Vernie Frazier, Vera Burnell and Laska Hargett.

There will be no public calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 23, at 10 a.m. at the Church of All Saints in Mineville, with Father Michael Toth officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter & Paul Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to The High Peaks Hospice, PO Box 195, Mineville, NY 12956.

The Harland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Richard G. Dumas Sr., 61, of the Upper Flat Rock Road in Westville, died Tuesday afternoon, June 20, 2000, at his home, while under the loving care of his family and Hospice of the North Country, Inc.

Born in Norfolk on Feb. 10, 1939, he was the son of the late George and Beatrice Dumas.

Calling hours will be Thursday from 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. Francis of Assisi Church in Constable, with the Rev. Garry Giroux officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Arrangements are with the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Home in Malone.

Published 06/21/00

Marlean L. "Punky" Morin

Beekmantown — Mrs. Marlean L. "Punky" Morin, 51, of the Pellerin Road, died on Tuesday, June 20, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center.

She was born in Plattsburgh on Nov. 4, 1948, the daughter of Felix and Doris (LaValley) Lareau.

Marlean and her husband, James, owned and operated J & M General Contracting. She enjoyed knitting, collecting dolls and Elvis memorabilia. Marlean's greatest endeavor was being there for her family. She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church.

Marlene is survived by her husband, James Morin of Plattsburgh, whom she married on Oct. 25, 1969; her mother, Doris Lareau of Plattsburgh; three brothers and three sisters-in-law, Milo "Sonny" and Evelyn Lareau of Plattsburgh, Felix "Todd" and Nyoka Lareau of Plattsburgh and Leon "Joe" and Kelly Lareau of Plattsburgh; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Darlean and Fred Tuller of Beekmantown, Noreen Schaffer and her companion, Irving Fleury, of Ticonderoga and Donna Shatraw of Plattsburgh; and several nieces and nephews.

Marlean was predeceased by her father, Felix Lareau.

Calling hours will be on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Church. Interment will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery. A vigil service will be held on Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home.

Friends wishing may make donations to the Fitzpatrick Cancer Center.

Norma J. Scorsome

Willsboro — Norma J. (Austin) Scorsome, 75, died at Fletcher Allen Health Care Facility in Burlington, Vt., on Monday, June 19, 2000.

She was born in Ticonderoga on April 22, 1925, to Clarence and Lillian Austin.

Norma had a very special caring way about her, always thinking of everyone else before herself. She made a lasting impression on just about everyone who had the pleasure and privilege to get to know her. It was her strong faith that carried her through many health complications over the past two years, until the time of her passing.

Norma is survived by her husband, Nicholas J. Scorsome of Willsboro; one daughter and son-in-law, Mona and Richard E. Morgan of Willsboro; one granddaughter, Kristin M. Ahrent of Willsboro; one sister, Neva Frazier of Lewis; two brothers, Bernard Austin of Port Henry and Carl Austin of Durham, Conn.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by one half-brother, Vernon Austin; and two half-sisters, Beatrice Ody and Eunice (Betty) Brankman.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2000, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. at the Huestis Funeral Home in Willsboro. There will be a memorial service held at the funeral home at 8 p.m.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Willsboro Rescue Squad.

To our wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and, most importantly, friend... you will be greatly missed and in our hearts forever.

Stephen Francis Ransom Jr.

Saranac Lake — Stephen Francis Ransom Jr., 71, of 18 Ampersand Ave. in Saranac Lake, died Monday, June 19, 2000, at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.

Born Aug. 1, 1928, in Saranac Lake, he was the son of Stephen Francis and Frances L. (Plumley) Ransom.

He was a lifelong resident of the Bloomingdale-Saranac Lake area. Mr Ransom was a Navy veteran of both World War II and the Korean War.

He was employed by Branch and Callanan as a carpenter for 35 years, retiring in 1991. He had been a 40-year member of the Carpenters Union Local 1042. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Saranac Lake and the Fish and Game Club in Saranac Lake. He was a former member of the Bloomingdale Volunteer Fire Department.

He was a communicant of St. Bernard’s Church. He also enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, trapping, cooking and his family.

Survivors include his wife, the former Margaret Theresa Blackner, whom he married on Oct. 1, 1966; one son, Kevin Ransom and his wife, Lori, of Gabriels; a daugther, Stephanie Ransom of Lake Placid and her fiance, Jeremy Colby; three sisters, Penny Wood of Plattsburgh, Ida Ransom of North Grosvenordale, Conn. and Susan Zadroga of Winchendon, Mass.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a sister, Erika Duso.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. A Bible vigil will be held on Thursday at 8 p.m. and the veterans service at 7:45 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday at 11:15 a.m. at St. Bernard’s Church in Saranac Lake, with Father Timothy Soucy officiating. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery in Vermontville.

Friends wishing to remember Mr Ransom may make contributions to the charity of their choice.

Published 06/20/00

Edith A. Barber

Crown Point — Edith A. Barber, 72, of Crown Point, died Saturday, June 17, 2000, at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury, Vt.

Edith was born on March 3, 1928, at Benson, Vt., the daughter of Frederick and Alice (Gage) Haldenby Sr.

She graduated from Castleton Teachers College in 1950 and thereafter taught at Arlington, Vt., West Haven, Vt., Orwell, Vt., Clemons, Putnam Station, Ticonderoga Central School, St. Mary's Catholic School in Ticonderoga and for 17 years at Crown Point Central School, retiring in 1983.

She was a member of Knapp Senior Citizens, Crown Point and the North Country Association of Visably Impaired.

She is survived by her husband, Stanley Barber; three daughters, Susan Barber of Burlington, Vt., Jennifer Christensen of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Kelly Vallee of Crown Point; two sons, Bert Barber of Crown Point and Rae Barber of Newfane, Vt.; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Mildred Conzett of Black Mountain, N.C.; and one brother, Frederick Haldenby Jr. of Benson, Vt.

She was predeceased by her son, Peter Barber, in 1969 and her sister, Dorothy Haldenby.

Calling hours will be Tuesday, June 20, 2000, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Harland Funeral Home in Port Henry. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2000, at 10 a.m. from the Harland Funeral Home, with Rev. Alice Hobbs officiating. Burial will follow in the Clemons Cemetery in Dresden Center.

Memorial donations may be made to the Hammond Library in Crown Point, or the A.E. Phelps Fire and Rescue Company in Crown Point.

Lois J. Dragoo, 73, of Constable, died Monday, June 19, 2000, at the Alice Hyde Hospital.

Calling hours for friends and family will be held Wednesday, June 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Spaulding Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Thursday morning at 11 a.m., with Rev. Tom Davis presiding. Burial will be in Constable Cemetery.

Arrangements are by the Spaulding Funeral Home of Malone.

Margaret Martin, 59, of 4 Crossfield Avenue in Saranac Lake, died June 18, 2000, at the home of her daughter, Tammy Corrow, at 59 McKinley Street, Lake Placid.

She was born in Saranac Lake on Nov. 13, 1940, the daughter of Henry and Mabel (Farrell) Brown.

Friends may call at the Clark Funeral Home in Lake Placid on Tuesday, June 20, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at St. Bernard's Church in Saranac Lake on Wednesday, June 21, at 11:15 a.m. Fr. Timothy Soucy, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Bernard’s Cemetery.

The family suggests donations be made to High Peaks Hospice in her memory.

Frederick H. Fountain, 76, of Bloomingdale, died Sunday, June 18, 2000, at the Adirondack Medical Center at Saranac Lake.

He was born Sept. 9, 1923, in Lake Placid.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. A Bible vigil will be held at 8 p.m. on Wednesday. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Gabriel’s Church in Paul Smiths. Burial will be Friday at 2 p.m. at St. John's Cemetery in Paul Smiths.

Donna E. Haefele, 71, of Moss Rack Road in Saranac Lake, died Saturday, June 17, 2000, at the Adirondack Medical Center at Saranac Lake.

She was born Sept. 14, 1928, in Chicago, Ill.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements are with the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake.

Hardy G. Loomis, 86, of 20 Church Street in Saranac Lake, died Saturday, June 17, 2000, at Uihlein Mercy Center at Lake Placid.

He was born Jan. 25, 1914, in Bellingham, Wash.

A memorial service will be held Saturday at Camp Cherokee on Upper Saranac Lake.

Arrangements are with the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake.

Julia L. Doyle, 89, of Duane Street in St. Regis Falls, passed away Sunday morning, June 18, 2000, at the Alice Hyde Nursing Home in Malone.

She was born in Rainy River, Ontario, Canada, on Aug. 17, 1910, the daughter of the late Israel and Dorothy (LaRocque) Laverdure.

Calling hours will be Tuesday, June 20th, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Anderson Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Ann’s Church in St. Regis Falls, with the Rev. John Demo, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Ann’s Church or to Sunmount DDSO in Tupper Lake.

Published 06/19/00

MALONE — James Paul Johnston, 57, of Route 374, Merrill, died Saturday, June 17, 2000, at the home of his family.

Born in Ogdensburg on June 18, 1942, he was the son of James Frederick and Mabel Rosaleen McMillan Johnston. His mother survives.

Mr. Johnston was a dedicated officer for the past 35 years with the NYS Department of Corrections. At the time of his death, he was employed at Lyon Mountain Correctional Facility. Prior to that he worked five years in security at Rockland State Hospital.

He lived his life serving the Lord as a faithful Christian and loved spreading the work of Jesus.

He was married to Janet Jock of Malone.

Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by his former wife and mother of his five children, Diana M. Johnston of Plattsburgh. Four children survive, Darlene P. Pickman of Morrisonville, David L. Johnston of Orlando, Fla., Vicki and son-in-law, Donald Garrow of Plattsburgh and Dustin Johnston of Plattsburgh; four grandchildren, Sabrina, 13, Phillip, 12, Lance, 8, and Matthew, 3; a brother, Thomas (Ty) and his wife, Sharon Johnston of Ogdensburg, and their three sons, Jeff, Jason and Joshua.

Besides his father, his beloved son, James R. Johnston, predeceased him.

There will be no calling hours.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, 100 W. Main St., Malone. Burial will follow at about 11:30 a.m. in United Methodist Cemetery in Lyon Mountain.

Immediately following the burial, a gathering will take place at the Lyon Mountain American Legion. A covered dish would be appreciated.

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

CROWN POINT — Edith A. Barber, 72, of Crown Point, N.Y., died Saturday, June 17, 2000, at Porter Medical Center, Middlebury, Vt.

Edith was born on March 3, 1928 at Benson, Vt, the daughter of Frederick and Alice (Gage) Haldenby, Sr.

She graduated from Castleton Teachers College in 1950, and thereafter taught at Arlington, Vt.; West Haven, Vt.; Orwell, Vt.; Clemons, N.Y.; Putnam Station, N.Y.; Ticonderoga Central School, St. Mary’s Catholic School, Ticonderoga, N.Y.; and for 17 years at Crown Point Central School, retiring in 1983. She was a member of Knapp Senior Citizens, Crown Point, and the North Country Association of Visibly Impaired.

She is survived by: her husband, Stanley Barber; three daughters, Susan Barber, Burlington, Vt.; Jennifer Christensen, Oklahoma City, Okla.; and Kelley Vallee, Crown Point, N.Y.; two sons, Bert Barber, Crown Point, N.Y.; and Rae Barber, Newfane, Vt.; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one sister, Mildred Conzett, Black Mountain, N.C., and one brother, Frederick Haldenby Jr., Benson, Vt.

She was predeceased by her son, Peter Barber, in 1969, and her sister, Dorothy Haldenby.

Calling hours will be Tuesday, June 20, 2000, from 7-9 p.m. at the Harland Funeral Home, with Rev. Alice Hobbs officiating. Burial will follow in the Clemons Cemetary, Dresden Center, N.Y.

memorial donations may be made to the Hammond Library, Crown Point, N.Y., or the A.E. Phelps Fire and Rescue Company, Crown Point, N.Y.

ELIZABETHTOWN — Lloyd F. Graham, 48, died Saturday, June 17, 2000, at his residence in Elizabethtown.

He was born on Jan. 3, 1952, son of Frederick T. and Jean (Dickerson) Graham.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman and belonged to the Kempsall Mountain hunting club.

He was a past member of the Elizabethtown Vol. Fire Dept. He worked for the Town of Elizabethtown as a heavy-equipment operator.

He served in the United States Marine Corps.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon (Jaquish) Graham; a daughter, Melissa Graham; a son, Thomas Graham, all of Elizabethtown; his mother, Jean, Elizabethtown; four sisters and two-brothers-in-law, Cherle Martin of Elizabethtown, Karen and Arthur Pulsifer of AuSable Forks, Faye Ives of Willsboro and Marsha and Michael McCarroll of Elizabethtown; a paternal grandmother, Cora Lashway of Elizabethtown; step-mother, Frances Graham of Simsbury, Conn.; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his father, Frederick and a nephew, Gary John Colburn.

Calling hours will be from 7-9 p.m. today at W.M. Marvins Sons Funeral Home in Elizabethtown.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the United Church of Christ in Elizabethtown. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 94 East Main St., Malone, N.Y.

Published 06/18/00

Altona — Margurette E. Stark, 84, died on Saturday, June 17, 2000, at her home in Altona.

She was born in Champlain on April 27, 1916, the daughter of the late Phillip and Rose (Mousseau) Guay.

Margurette attended Chazy Rural School with her six brothers and sisters. After attending Plattsburgh Normal School, Margurette married Halsey J. Stark, former Clinton County Clerk, in June 1937.

She was the longest serving U.S. Postmaster in the history of the town of Altona, from 1952 to 1976.

Margurette was a member of Holy Angel’s Church in Altona, where she was the organist for many years. She was co-owner of Stark and Guay Grocery Store in Altona from 1942 to 1973. She was an active member of the Republican Party and an avid student of world affairs.

Margurette is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Lois and C. Randall Beach of Rand Hill; two grandsons, Randall and Sara Beach of Plattsburgh and Jon and Richelle Beach of Watertown; two great-grandsons, Samuel Beach of Watertown and Tristan Beach of Plattsburgh; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Sister Rose Emile SSH of Littleton, N.H., Alfreda M. Guay of Altona and Frances and Irvin Reid of Plattsburgh; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Alfred and Pauline Guay of Champlain and Phillip "Al" and Arlene Guay of Akron, Pa.; and 25 nieces and nephews and many cousins.

Margurette was predeceased by her husband, Halsey J. Stark; and a sister, Beatrice Landry.

Calling hours will be Monday, June 19, 2000, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Altona. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Angel’s Church in Altona. Burial will follow in Holy Angel’s Cemetery in Altona.

Donations in her memory may be made to Daughters of Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Littleton, N.H. or the SUNY Plattsburgh Graduate Endowment Fund.

Ticonderoga — Elizabeth Anna Rafferty, 86, of Lord Howe Estates, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2000, at the Moses-Ludington Hospital in Ticonderoga.

Born in Ticonderoga on Feb. 18, 1914, she was the daughter of George and Florence (Thibault) Thatcher.

Mrs. Rafferty was a lifelong resident of Ticonderoga.

She is survived by four sons, Glendon Rafferty, William Rafferty and Walter Rafferty, all of Ticonderoga and John Rafferty of Crown Point; four daughters, DeVere Bofinger of Boca Raton, Fla. and Ticonderoga, Sandra Geiser of Ticonderoga, Sharon Graves of Ticonderoga and Bonnie Bennett of Harbor Heights, Fla.; and one sister, Ruth Woods of Ticonderoga. She is also survived by 29 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband, Lewis K. Rafferty; one daughter, Blanche Yaw; a granddaughter, Bonnie Rafferty; and two great-granddaughters.

Relatives and friends may call on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home at 33 Algonkin Street in Ticonderoga. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday 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 follow at the family plot of the Valley View Cemetery in Ticonderoga.

Lloyd Graham, 48, of Wadhams Road in Elizabethtown, died on Saturday, June 17, 2000, at his home.

Arrangements are incomplete with W.M. Marvins Sons funeral home in Elizabethtown.

Gerald G. Seymour, 72, of 2 Pineview Terrace in Morrisonville, died on Friday, June 16, 2000, at Fletcher Allen Medical Center in Burlington, Vt.

He was born in Peru on March 23, 1928, the son of Royal and Hilda (LaBelle) Seymour.

There will be no public calling hours or funeral service. The R.W. Walker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

James Paul Johnston, 57, of 4572 Route 374 in Merrill, died on Saturday, June 17, 2000, in Malone.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later time.

Arrangements are through the St. Mary-Murphy Funeral Home in Malone.

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