Published 07/22/00

Jay — Ardelle C. Ubriaco, 96, of Keene Valley Neighborhood House in Keene Valley and formerly of Jay, died Friday, July 21, 2000, at CVPH.

She was born in Jay on Sept. 26, 1903, the daughter of John Smith, MD and Corinth Bissell.

She was a former officer in the Daughters of the American Revolution and a pianist for many years at the Jay Baptist Church.

Ardelle graduated from AuSable Forks High School in 1922. She accompanied her brother, Donald, to the Malone School for the Deaf, where she taught music.

On July 10, 1927, she married Joseph Ubriaco in Gouverneur. They lived in New York City until 1946. Subsequently, they lived in Yonkers until 1964, at which time Ardelle retired to her hometown of Jay.

Ardelle was an accomplished pianist, with a lifetime love of music. She was a lifelong dog lover and could often be seen walking with them around the village of Jay. Up until two weeks before her death, she walked two miles daily.

Ardelle was an avid gardener, reader, writer and musician; a true Renaissance woman.

She maintained a 70-year weekly correspondence with her sister, Helen Miller, until two weeks before she died.

Ardelle will be remembered by her children and grandchildren as a woman of tremendous love and courage. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her daughter, Antoinette Jean and John Cordes of AuSable Forks; her sons, Robert D. and Shirley Ubriaco of Monee, Ill. and J. Peter and Mary Jo Ubriaco of Ossining; her sister, Helen Miller of Plattsburgh; a sister-in-law, Adeline Smith of Ticonderoga; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several neices and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Ubriaco; and her brothers, Donald and Philip Smith.

There will be no calling hours. Ardelle donated her body to the University of Vermont Medical School for medical research. A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Jay on Monday, July 24, at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society, the SPCA or the AuSable Forks Ambulance Service.

The Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

DeMatteo — A memorial Mass for Arthur W. DeMatteo of Port Henry will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 24, 2000, at St. Patrick’s Church in Port Henry, with Father Michael Toth officiating. Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Arthur DeMatteo died Thursday, July 20, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

Marion Napper McAllister, 86, formerly of Burnt Hill in Saranac and Leonard Ave. in Plattsburgh, died Friday, July 21, 2000, at the Meadowbrook Health Care Facility.

Calling hours and funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Aron B. DeLaire, 20, of 19 Fifth Street in Malone, died Friday morning, July 21, 2000, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone.

Born in Potsdam on Dec. 17, 1979, he is the son of Dennis DeLaire and Gail Avery.

Calling hours will be Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Home in Malone. A funeral service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Msgr. C. John McAvoy officiating. Burial will be in St. John Bosco Cemetery in Malone.

Published 07/21/00

Anna L. Steeg

Willsboro — Anna L. Steeg, 97, of Point Road in Willsboro, died July 20, 2000.

She was born in Stoughton, Mass., on Dec. 13, 1902, the daughter of John and Amelia Pacewicz.

Mrs. Steeg and her husband moved to Willsboro 34 years ago. She was a member of St. Philip of Jesus Church.

A poetess all her life, she received the Editors Choice Award for outstanding Achievement in Poetry by the National Library of Poetry in 1996. In that same year, she was also elected as a distinguished member to the International Society of Poets.

Mrs. Steeg is survived by a daughter, Patricia Reynolds of Willsboro; a grandson, Clifford E. and his wife, Sherry Reynolds of Peru; a granddaughter and her husband, Stephanie and Thomas DeFanti, MD of Kennebunk, Maine; five great-grandchildren, Anna and Clifford Reynolds III and Margaret, Mary and WiIliam DeFanti; two nephews, Peter and Robert Phillips; and two nieces, Norma Haut and Marjory Kelly.

She was predeceased by her husband, Edwin in August 1999; and ten brothers and sisters.

There will be no calling hours. A funeral Mass will be held Saturday, July 22, 2000, at 11 a.m. at St. Philip’s Church in Willsboro, with Rev. Delbel officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

The family has requested, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to High Peaks Hospice or the Willsboro Rescue Squad.

The Huestis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Richard H. Stafford

Peru — Richard H. Stafford, 76, of Peru and a winter resident of St. Petersburg, Fla. since 1987, died on Tuesday, July 18, 2000, at Shands Jacksonville Hospice in Jacksonville, Fla.

He was born on Aug. 23, 1923, in Peru.

He attended Keeseville Central School and the Pratt Institute, where he studied mechanical engineering.

Richard was the owner and president of Staffordshire Farms, Inc., a 600-acre dairy and crop farm in Peru, for over 45 years. He was a 32nd degree master Mason, a 55-year member of the AuSable River Lodge in Keeseville, a member of the Oriental Shrine in Troy and a 50-year member of the Community Church in Peru.

His other affiliations are president and board member for 25 years of the Federal Land Bank & Farm Credit, a regional board member of the Key Bank Northern for 25 years and chairman of the State Committee, Agriculature Stabilization and Conservation Service under the U.S.D.A. for 11 years. He was also a charter board member of Apple Valley Senior Housing, the treasurer of the Clinton-Essex Holstein Club for 15 years and a four-year board member of the N.Y. Holstein Friesian Association. In addition, he was also a member of the corporation of the Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital for 10 years, a 20-year board member of Miner Institute, the town supervisor of Peru for four years, the president of the Clinton County Farm Bureau and the president of the board of directors of the Clinton County Extension Services.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Muriel; three sons, James Stafford of Houston, Texas, David Stafford of Rapid City, S.D. and Allan Stafford of Peru; two brothers, Carlos Stafford of Watertown and Avery Stafford of Syracuse; and seven grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at St. Augustine’s Church in Peru on Sunday, July 23, 2000, at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Community Church of Peru, Richard Stafford Memorial.

The Lester E. Thew Funeral Home in Peru is in charge of local arrangements.

Arthur W. DeMatteo

Port Henry — Arthur W. DeMatteo, 78, of 103 South Main St. in Port Henry, died Thursday, July 20, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburg.

He was born in Schenectady on April 6, 1922, the son of Carmine and Gelorma DeMatteo.

He was owner-manager of Arturo’s Retail Store on South Main St. in Port Henry. He was a naval veteran of World War II and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5802 in Mineville.

He is survived by his wife, Mary DeMatteo; his sons, James Brooks of Port Henry and Bruce Brooks of Niceville, Fla.; his daughter, Rosalie Ruger of Watertown; his brother, Louis DeMatteo of Schenectady; his sisters, Anna Ciciarrelli and Virginia DeMatteo, both of Schenectady; his grandchildren, Scott Brooks, Stacey Brooks, Tina Helms, Dawn Moran, Christine Brooks, Carol Bell and Samantha Brooks; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at a time and place to be announced.

The Harland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Francis "Frank" C. Landry, 62, of Route 37 in Malone, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 19, 2000, at the Fletcher Allen Health Care Center in Burlington, Vt., where he had been admitted earlier in the day.

Born in Malone, April 27, 1938, he was the son of the late George and Dora (Harvey) Landry.

There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday 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.

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

Published 07/20/00

Francis L. "Mike" Maille

Plattsburgh — Mr. Francis L. "Mike" Maille, 75, of Oak St., died Tuesday, July 18, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center.

He was born in Plattsburgh on Aug. 30, 1924, the son of Leo and Martha (Lashway) Maille.

Francis was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He retired from the Plattsburgh Municipal Lighting in 1979. Francis was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 255 and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Plattsburgh Lodge 621, where he was named Elk of the Year for 1991-1992. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed bowling and was a member of St. Peter’s Church.

Francis is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jacqueline "Jackie" (Girard) Maille of Plattsburgh; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Barbara Maille of Plattsburgh; a daughter and son-in-law, Patti and Stephen Fuller of Plattsburgh; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Leona Maille of Plattsburgh and Janet and William Nichols of St. Petersburg, Fla.; four grandchildren, Stephen Fuller, Katie Symons, Ryan Maille and Jordan Maille; three great-grandchildren, Rayne, Brenna and Hayley; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a brother, Armand Maille; and a sister, Mary Prenoveau.

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 Friday at 1 p.m. at St. Peter’s Church. Interment will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Members of the Knights of Columbus are asked to meet Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home for services. Members of the Elks are asked to meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home.

Friends wishing may have Masses said in his memory.

Altona — Oliver "Harry" Rabideau, 59, formerly of Altona, died Sunday, July 16, 2000, in Wisconsin as a result of an auto accident.

He was born in Lyon Mountain on Aug. 24, 1940, the son of the late Mose and Alma (Oliver) Rabideau.

He attended school in Altona and served in the U.S. Army.

He is survived by one son, Mark Rabideau; a grandson, Cody; four sisters, Mrs. Gedrick (Mary) Kingsby of Rutland, Vt., Mrs. John (Jennifer) Koegler of Quincy, Mass., Mrs. Ed (Dorothy) Horstkotte of Schenectady and Mrs. Judd (Phyllis) McCargan of Westville; two brothers, Floyd Rabideau of Virginia and Marvin Rabideau of Jay; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Friday at 3:30 p.m. at the E.F. Drown Funeral Service in Ellenburg Depot. Burial will be in Sheldon Hill Cemetery in Ellenburg Depot.

Plattsburgh — Mrs. M. Frances Sumbler, 94, formerly of Erin Court and the Vilas Home, died Tuesday, July 18, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center.

She was born in Saranac Lake on March 3, 1906, the daughter of Charles and Mary Ann (Waldron) McKillip.

Frances was a graduate of the Loretta Business School and was vice president of the Sumbler Oil Co. of Plattsburgh. She was a member of St. John’s Church, the Altar Rosary Society of St. John’s, a former member of the Catholic Daughters of America Court Mary Immaculate Chapter 479 and the Plattsburgh Mothers Club. She enjoyed knitting, reading and playing bridge.

Frances was predeceased by her husband, Arthur J. Sumbler Sr. on Oct. 29, 1989.

She is survived by her children, Jeannine and Robert Austin of Potsdam, Arthur J. "A. J." Sumbler Jr. of Lovell, Maine, Celeste and Arthur Hyzer of Marietta, Ga. and Scott D. And Kristin Sumbler of Madison, Wis.; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Church. Interment will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Members of the Altar Rosary Society are asked to meet Thursday at 5 p.m. for services.

Friends wishing may make donations to the St. John’s Endowment Fund or the Heart Association.

AuSable Forks — David K. Plumadore, 39, of the Grove Rd., died Wednesday, July 19, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born Dec. 7, 1961, in Plattsburgh, the son of John K. and Blanche (Bombard) Plumadore.

He was employed for several years at the Lake Placid Granite Co. He was presently employed for Parrow Construction Co.

He was a member of the following organizations: Chesterfield Fish and Game Club, AuSable Valley Golf Course, Kushaqua Hunting Club Inc. and the Shuffleboard League of the American Legion Post 504. He loved to hunt, fish, trap and go camping.

He is survived by his wife, Cindy Goyette Plumadore of AuSable Forks, who he married Aug. 20, 1983; a son, David T. J. Plumadore of AuSable Forks; his mother and father, John and Blanche Plumadore of AuSable Forks; his mother-in-law, Mary Goyette of AuSable Forks; a brother and sister-in-law, Drew and Melissa Plumadore of Fern Lake; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Darcey and John LaFountain of AuSable Forks and Denise and Tim Carte of Peru; grandfather, Reene Goyette of Clarenceville, Quebec; several aunts and uncles; and several nieces and nephews.

A daughter, Samatha Jean Plumadore, died before him.

Calling hours will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home in AuSable Forks. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at Holy Name Church at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Memorials to his name may be made to the AuSable Forks Volunteer Ambulance Service or the AuSable Forks Volunteer Fire Department.

Published 07/19/00

George A. Blaise

Middlebury, vt. — George A. Blaise, age 79, passed away at the Helen Porter Nursing Home on Monday, July 17, 2000.

He was born in Ferrisburg, Vt. on July 19, 1920, the son of George and Elsie (Perkins) Blaise.

As a young man, he worked for several area farms. In the mid 1940’s, he started working in the scrap metal business. In 1956, he started his own scrap metal company in East Middlebury, Vt., which is now the "Wyre Wheel". He worked there until he sold his business in 1985. After selling, he continued to deal in the scrap metal business.

He was well-known throughout the county. He is also well-known for his kindness to mankind. He loved dancing (kitchen hops) and gardening. He raised chickens and sold his eggs to the Middlebury Food Co-Op.

He is survived by his son, Robert Blaise and his wife, Catherine of Shoreham, Vt.; his daughters, Linda Desjadon of Vergennes, Vt., Nancy Barrows of Tennessee, Brenda Dutton of Forest Dale, Vt. and Kathryn Welch and her husband, Randy of Port Henry. He is also survived by his brother, Arthur Blaise of Cornwall, Vt.; and his sisters, Sophia James of Middlebury, Vt. and Jean Mitchell of Bristol, Vt.; 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, July 21 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Sanderson Funeral Service, 117 South Main Street, Middlebury, Vt. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2000, at the Sanderson Funeral Home at 10 a.m. The Reverend Gordon Mitchinson will officiate. Interment and committal services will follow in the Weybridge Hill Cemetery.

The Sanderson Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

Thomas E. "Tommy" Garrow

Plattsburgh — Mr. Thomas E. "Tommy" Garrow, 31, of Broad St. died Monday, July 17, 2000, at his home.

He was born in Plattsburgh on May 9, 1969, the son of Ronald E. and Mary Jane (Morgan) Garrow.

He was predeceased by his mother, Mary Jane Ross on June 4, 1999; his grandfather, John Morgan; and his uncle, Michael Morgan.

Thomas is survived by his father, Ronald E. Garrow and his companion, Claire Cutair of Plattsburgh; a brother, Ronald John "Buster" and his companion, Kimberly Kim of Plattsburgh; his paternal grandparents, Edward and Bea Garrow of Morrisonville; his paternal grandmother, Delia Alayon Morgan of Clayton, N.C.; a niece, Shawna Garrow of Plattsburgh; his aunts and uncles, Gary Garrow of Plattsburgh, Larry and Toni Garrow of Plattsburgh, Holly LaMar of Plattsburgh, Edward Garrow of Morrisonville, Lisa and David Wise of Morrisonville, Murray "Butch" and Margaret "Peggy" Morgan of Plattsburgh and Mona Jean Morgan of Clayton, N.C.; and several cousins.

Calling hours will be on Wednesday from 10 until 11 a.m. at the Brown Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in the family plot at Riverside Cemetery in Plattsburgh.

Friends wishing may make donations to the Northern Tier Think First Program for Prevention of Head Injuries c/o Donna Graham Trauma Coordinator at CVPH Medical Center, 75 Beekman St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901.

Victor J. Provost

Plattsburgh — Victor J. Provost, 79, died Monday, July 17, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Redford on March 19, 1921, the son of Ernest and Irene (Amell) Provost.

He was a self-employed carpenter for over 30 years and later was employed as a carpenter-supervisor for the Town of Plattsburgh for nine years, retiring in 1982. He built his own home and that of many of his children.

He served in the Army Air Force from 1942 to 1946 in U.S. Territory, followed by service in the African Theatre during World War II. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 125 in Plattsburgh and American Legion Post 1619. He was a member of St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Gertrude (Bell) Provost; six sons, Carl Provost Sr. and his wife, Sharon of Plattsburgh, Rodney Provost and his wife, Rae of Plattsburgh, Gary S. Provost and his wife, Perry of Plattsburgh, Kevin Provost Sr. of Plattsburgh, Daniel Provost of Rochester and James Provost and his companion, Neva Katz of Plattsburgh; a daughter, Cheryl Daniels and her spouse, Terry Daniels of West Chazy; 12 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; eight stepgreat-grandchildren; two brothers-in-law and spouses, Herman and Valida Bell and Clifton and Deanna Bell, all of Plattsburgh; and two sisters-in-law, Loretta Rabideau of Rochester and Winifred King of Plattsburgh.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday 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. Thursday from St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Elizabeth H. Watts, 90, died early Monday evening, July 17, 2000, at the Massena Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient since the previous day.

Born Feb. 8, 1910, in Hopkinton, she was the daughter of Earl and Rose (Castle) Meacham.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 20, 2000, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Brasher, with the Rev. Roger Waldron officiating. The Anderson Funeral Home in North Lawrence will be open on Wednesday, July 19, 2000, from 6 to 9 p.m. for calling hours. Burial will be in the Hill Crest Cemetery in Lawrenceville.

Oliver Harry Rabideau, 59, formerly of Altona, died Sunday, July 16, 2000, in Wisconsin as a result of an auto accident.

He was born in Lyon Mountain on Aug. 24 1940, the son of Mose and Alma (Oliver) Rabideau.

There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday at the E.F. Drown Funeral Service in Ellenburg Depot. Burial will be in Sheldon Hill Cemetery in Ellenburg Depot.

Eli J. Sorrell, 97, of AuSable Forks, died Monday, July 17, 2000, at the Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Plattsburgh.

He was born Feb. 18, 1903, in Black Brook.

There will be no calling hours. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. at Holy Name Church in AuSable Forks. Burial will be at Holy Name Cemetery.

The Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Crowningshield — Memorial services for Quentin Crowningshield will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2000, at noon in the Reber Cemetery in Willsboro, with Rev. Jerry Sutch officiating.

Mrs. M. Frances Sumbler, 94, formerly of Erin Court and the Vilas Home in Plattsburgh, died Tuesday, July 18, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center.

Calling hours and funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Published 07/18/00

Blanche M. Soulia

Peru — Blanche M. Soulia, 76, of Telegraph Road in Peru, died Saturday, July 15, 2000, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Vt.

She was born in Keeseville on March 10, 1924, the daughter of David and Catherine (Heath) Busha.

Blanche married Oliver L. Soulia on Feb. 22, 1944, at St. John's Church in Keeseville.

She enjoyed flower gardening and baking.

Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Oliver L. Soulia of Peru; two daughters, Judy Reilly of Holiday, Fla., and Sandy Ashline of West Chazy; two sons, John Soulia and Terry Soulia, both of Peru; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Soulia; two sisters, Katy LaFountain and Theresa Burrell, both of Keeseville; three brothers, Lawrence Busha of Collinsville, Conn., Harold Busha and Richard Busha, both of Keeseville; 11 grandchildren, Sharyl, Maurice, Dan, Eddie, Shelly, Lisa, David, Sara, Karolyn, Jami and Wayne; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her son, Wayne, in 1973.

Calling hours will be held Tuesday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Keeseville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church in Keeseville. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Immaculate Conception Church.

James Grant Towne

Crown Point — James Grant Towne, 73, of Pearl Street in Crown Point, died Sunday, July 16, 2000, at his home, surrounded by his family. He died of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

Jim was born Aug. 23, 1926, in Crown Point, the son of Arthur Towne Sr. and Genevieve Thatcher Coon.

He had been employed at International Paper Company of Ticonderoga and later was co-owner of Towne Brothers business for several years. Jim was a well-known auto salesman at many local dealerships. He owned and operated Jim Towne Auto Sales in Ticonderoga before retiring.

He was an Army veteran of World War II, having served in the Philippines. He was a member and past commander of the Burnell Ross American Legion Post 1403 in Crown Point.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 53 years, Bernice (Bowers) Towne; two sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Marilyn Towne of Queensbury and Tyler and Annette Towne of Albany; one daughter, Jamie Towne of Crown Point; one brother, Arthur Towne Jr. and his wife Anna of Crown Point; three granddaughters, one grandson and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by one son, David Dean Towne.

There will be a memorial service conducted on Wednesday, July 19, 2000, at 10 a.m. at the Crown Point Methodist Church. There will be a private burial service at the Fairview Cemetery for family and close friends at a later date.

The family suggest that donations in his memory may be made to High Peaks Hospice of Mineville.

The Harland Funeral Home in Port Henry is in charge of arrangements.

Gerald C. Vincent Sr.

Plattsburgh — Gerald C. Vincent Sr., 69, formerly of Chazy Lake, died Sunday, July 16, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Plattsburgh on Nov. 18, 1931, the son of Cleveland and Anita (Pollard) Vincent.

He was employed by Republic Steel in Lyon Mountain for several years and was also employed by the largest drilling and blasting companies in New England for many years. He was active in drilling and blasting when Route 374 was constructed over Dannemora mountain and also assisted in constructing the Seabrook Nuclear Tunnel in New Hampshire. He enjoyed bluegrass music and bingo.

He is survived by his mother, Anita Vincent of Chazy Lake; four sons, Henry Parrotte of Mooers, Gerald Vincent Jr. of Mooers, James Vincent of Chazy Lake and Daniel Vincent of Plattsburgh; three daughters, Debra Rabideau of Champlain, Cynthia Woodward of Chateaugay and Joy Vassar of Wilmington; a brother, Melvin Vincent of Bellmont; four sisters, Doris Reyor of Chazy Lake, Margie Lentz of California, Judy LaPoint of Chazy Lake and Sharron Perry of Malone; 17 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

His wife, Shirley Vincent, died in 1994; his father died in 1990; and a daughter, Rita Fay, died in 1964.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from noon to 2 p.m. at the E.F. Drown Funeral Service in Ellenburg Depot. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in St. Ann's Cemetery in Mooers Forks.

Earl F. Burgess

Indian Lake — Earl F. Burgess, 98, a life-long resident of Indian Lake, died Saturday, July 15, 2000, at the Adirondack Medical Center at Saranac Lake.

He was born May 14, 1902, in Indian Lake, a son of John and Mary (Lawrence) Burgess.

Mr. Burgess ran a fire watch tower for the State of New York in the Indian Lake Area for most of his life until he retired. He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He was predeceased by his wife, the former Violet Columbe, in 1988.

Survivors include two sons, Frank Burgess of Indian Lake and Earl Burgess Jr. of McMinnville, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by eight brothers and sisters.

A Memorial Mass will be held at the convenience of the family.

Friends wishing to remember Mr. Burgess may make contributions to the Indian Lake Volunteer Ambulance in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, 40 Church St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983, who are in charge of the arrangements.

0livia Bertoia

Norwalk, Conn. — Olivia Bertoia, 87, formerly of Rouses Point and Newburg, died Saturday, July 8, 2000, in Norwalk Hospital, Norwalk, Conn.

She was born in Montreal, Canada, on Oct. 30, 1912, the daughter of the late John and Rose (Mayetta) Mascheroni.

She was a member of the Catholic Daughters and was a communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Wilton, Conn., where she resided.

Survivors include a nephew, Dr. Martin Poppo of Longmeadow, Mass.; and a niece, Connie Bathrick of Rhinebeck.

A funeral Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2000, at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick’s Church in Rouses Point, with interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

The Clark Funeral Home in Rouses Point is in charge of arrangements.

David J. Harrison

Rouses Point — David J. Harrison, 87, of Maple Street in Rouses Point, died Saturday, July 15, 2000, at his home. He was held in the loving care of his family and Hospice of the North Country.

He was born in Merrickville, Ontario, on July 24, 1912, the son of Nathaniel Isles Harrison and Helena Esther (Scott) Harrison.

David grew up in Pembroke, Ontario and lived a very interesting and happy life. He has always been interested in working in programs to help people and especially youth, including Boy Scouts, R.S.V.P., helping senior citizens with their taxes, working at CVPH in medical records and in the G.E.D. education programs.

He was a past Master Mason of Champlain Lodge 237 and a charter member and treasurer of the Champlain/Rouses Point Kiwanis Club. David always loved to sing and he has served his church choirs since boyhood and has cherished his membership in the Champlain Oratorio Society through the years.

David always loved the water, the outdoors and maps. He loved to work with wood and has built many boats through the years.

David was employed by Ayerst, McKenna and Harrison in Montreal from 1935 to 1953, when he was transferred to the Rouses Point plant, where he continued to work until his "graduation" in 1977, for a total of 43 years. Since he had never really retired, his work, which he had always enjoyed, continued for many more years.

David continued educating others and himself throughout his life, with accounting courses and learning computer science when computers were in their infancy. He had most recently worked as bookkeeper and mentor at Harrisons Pharmacy for the last 18 years.

He is survived by wife of 59 years, Margaret Murray (Slack) Harrison; five sons, Rike and Bill Harrison of Roswell, Ga., Laurie (Kunz) and Peter Harrison of Alburg, Vt., Michael Harrison of San Diego, Calif., John Harrison of Calgary, Alberta, and Maria (Foglio) and Daniel Harrison of Holland, Pa.; a daughter-in-law, Gail (Armstong) Harrison of California; ten grandchildren, Scott and Greg Harrison, Sara, Deanna and Stephen Harrison, Alexandra and Christopher Harrison and David, James and Elizabeth Harrison; three stepgrandchildren, Cord, Wolli and Erik Koenig; and several nieces and nephews.

David is predeceased by two sisters, Margaret and Allison.

Services will be performed on Wednesday, July 19, 2000, at 1 p.m. at Three Steeples United Methodist Church in Champlain with a reception following the service. A Masonic committal service will follow at Glenwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, David and his family request that donations be made to Hospice of the North Country, 386 Rugar St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901-3106.

Colonie — Joseph J. Graziano Jr., 85, died Sunday, July 16, 2000.

He was born in Albany, the son of the late Joseph J. Sr. and Frances (Impellaria) Graziano and was a lifelong area resident.

He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Pat Aiezza Post 1181 C.W.V. He owned and operated the former Graziano's Market on Livingston Avenue and later was employed for over 15 years in the commissary at SUNY. He was a communicant of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy.

He was the beloved husband of Doris E. Wagoner Graziano; loving father of James J. Graziano and his late wife Mary of Latham, Judith Arnold and her husband Paul of Lady Lake, Fla., Jean Scott and her husband Frank of Hudson and Marcia Russell and her husband William of Keeseville; brother of the late Salvatore A. Graziano and Concetta M. Carlo. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held in the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, 8 Dudley Heights, Albany (opposite the Philip Livingston School on Northern Blvd) on Wednesday morning at 8:45 and 9:30 a.m. at the Church of Our Lady of Mercy. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may call at the funeral home on Tuesday afternoon, from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment will be at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery in Colonie.

Victor Provost, 79, of Plattsburgh, died Monday, July 17, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

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

Charles N. Carrow, 74, of McLaughlin Avenue in Tupper Lake, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, July 17, 2000.

He was born in the Junction of Tupper Lake, the son of Adlard and Elizabeth (LaRose) Carrow.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, July 18, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Richer Funeral Home in Tupper Lake. A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, July 19, at 10 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church in Tupper Lake. Burial with full military honors will follow in St. Alphonsus Cemetery.

Those wishing to rememeber Mr. Carrow are asked to consider contributions to T.L. Volunteer Rescue Squad or St. Alphonsus Church.

Published 07/16/00

Plattsburgh — Ruth Cora Beardsley, formerly of Cogan Ave., joined her family in eternal peace Friday evening, July 14, 2000, at Meadowbrook Healthcare Facility.

Ruth was born Ruth Cora Walker in Plattsburgh on July 18, 1921, the daughter of James and Hazel (Lavigne) Walker.

She worked at Imperial Paper for ten years, then briefly at CIL Ammunition Factory and then as a building service aid at Plattsburgh State for ten years, retiring in 1976. Ruth was a communicant member of the United Methodist Church in Plattsburgh. She was married June 18, 1943.

She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Francis R. Beardsley of Plattsburgh; a brother, Gary J. Walker, also of Plattsburgh; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ruth has joined her parents and three brothers, Howard, Carl and Ross Walker, who predeceased her.

Friends and family may call at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh to pay their respects Monday afternoon from noon to 2 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 2:15 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Jack Buttimer, pastor of the United Methodist Church in Plattsburgh, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Go to previous week

[an error occurred while processing this directive]