Published 07/29/00

Peru — Donald J. Burl, 62, of the Mannix Road in Peru, passed away Friday, July 28, 2000, at his home.

He was born on May 8, 1938, in Plattsburgh, son of Gilbert J. and Gladys E. (Premo) Burl.

Donald was an automobile technician, working for Garrand's Auto Sales. He was involved in building race cars and was an avid race car fan. Donald enjoyed the outdoors and camping. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Donald is survived by his wife of 34 years, the former Beverly A. Gilman of Peru; one daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and Toby Ebersole of Peru; four brothers and two sisters-in-law, Ernest and Eunice Burl of West Chazy, Uyless Burl of Plattsburgh, Norman Burl of Plattsburgh and Robert and Patricia Shea of Peru; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Maude and Robert Daniels of Chazy and Shirley and George Sipos of Queensbury; one grandson, Todd Ebersole; a special niece, Jolene Gilman of Plattsburgh; and several nieces and nephews.

Donald was predeceased by two brothers, Arthur Burl and Robert Burl; and one sister, Pearl Kowalski.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated Thursday, Aug. 3, 2000, at noon from St. Alexander's Church in Morrisonville, with Rev. William Reamer, CVPH Catholic chaplain, officiating.

Burial will follow in West Chazy Rural Cemetery in West Chazy. Donations may be made in his memory to Hospice of the North Country.

Arrangements are with the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Albany — Philip Glenn Dickson, 63, of Vaughn Drive in Albany, laid to rest on Thursday, July 27, 2000, at Albany Memorial Hospital in Albany.

He was born in Plattsburgh on Sept. 16, 1936, son of the late Philip and Hazel (Ducatte) Dickson.

Philip was a carpenter and the owner of 3D Specialties.

Philip is survived by his wife, the former Marjorie Ashline of Albany; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Philip and Amy Dickson of Albany, Kevin Dickson of Hartford, Conn., and Timothy and Sheri Dickson of Boyertown, Pa.; one daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Richard Osmer of Nashua, N.H.; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Phyllis and Charles Barich of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Louana Parent of West Palm Beach, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Philip was predeceased by a sister, Mary.

Calling hours will be Sunday evening, July 30, 2000, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Inc., 29 Broad Street, Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday morning at 10 a.m. from Our Lady of Victory Church in Plattsburgh. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery in Plattsburgh.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Peru — Olive May Banker, 87, of the Peasleeville Road in Peru, died Friday, July 28, 2000, at her home.

She was born in Penacook, N.H., the daughter of Walter and Della (Jemery) Dowd.

She was a housewife and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a communicant of St. Augustine’s Church in Peru. She enjoyed knitting, reading and spending time at home.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Guy and Peggy Ann Banker of Schuyler Falls and Lawrence Jr. and Marlane Banker of Peru; one daughter and son-in-law, Harriet and Leo Drollette of Plattsburgh; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one niece, Pearl (Betsy) Luce of Peru.

She was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Banker Sr.; two daughters, Sally Chevalier and Mary Ann Banker; and her sister, Mabel Gregg.

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. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Augustine's Church in Peru. Burial will follow in the Peasleeville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the St. Augustine's Church building fund or the Peru Community Church restorations fund.

PLATTSBURGH — Joan A. Provost, 68, of 8 Heritage Drive in Plattsburgh, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2000, peacefully surrounded by family and friends, with Hospice at her side, after fighting a long battle with breast cancer.

She was born July 13, 1932, in Redford, the daughter of Henry (Hank) Farrell and Lena (Soucy) Farrell, both deceased.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Alfred (Al) Provost; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Gary and Crystal of the General Leroy Manor Road, Rand Hill and Brian Provost and his companion Nancy Aversa.

Also survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Pam and Dale Baker of the Smart Road, Plattsburgh and Sherry Provost of Plattsburgh. Also Joan's four sisters and four brothers-in-law, Gen and Warren Wood of Riverview, Betty and Eddie Daugherty of Plattsburgh, Jean and Eddie Sullivan of Cadyville and Joyce and John Swyner of Vermontville; nine grandchildren, Cory and Cortney Provost, Beth and Kelly Provost, Camellia Provost, Joelynn Stickney, Jeremy Barber Provost of New Jersey, Jessica Gilman and Jason Stewart; six great-grandchildren, Makayla, David and Joanna Stickney, named after her great-grandmother, Cray and Christian Gilman and Joshua Gonzales Jr., all of Plattsburgh; plus several nephews and nieces.

JOAN WAS A VERY SPECIAL WIFE, MOM, SISTER AND GRANDMOTHER. She was always there for everyone, even in all her painful, helpless illness. She loved life and loved being with her family. She will be so deeply missed. She was and is our "angel in heaven." She was a homemaker after working for so many years.

Calling hours will be Saturday, July 29th, 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, July 30th, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the O'Neil-Redden-Drown Funeral Home on 94 Court Street. Funeral services will be at Our Lady of Victory Church on Monday, July 31st at noon. Burial will follow at Whispering Maples Mausoleum on the Tom Miller Road.

DOVER PLAINS — Paul L. Smith Sr., 63, a longtime resident of Dover Plains, died Tuesday, July 25, 2000, at Sharon Hospital in Sharon, Conn.

Mr. Smith worked as a therapy aide for Wassaic Developmental Center. He retired in 1981 with 17 years of service.

He was born on March 15, 1937, in AuSable Forks, the son of the late Delbert and Freda Smith.

He married Barbara Terry Smith in AuSable Forks on Aug. 15, 1959. Mrs. Smith survives at home.

In addition to his wife, survivors include three sons, Mark and Gordon Smith, both of Amenia and Paul L. Smith Jr. of Copake; two daughters, Phyllis (Fuzzy) Trinka of Amenia and Nancy (Henry) Myers of Copake; one sister, Audrey Carnes of AuSable Forks; and nine grandchildren.

He was predeceased by two brothers, Gordon and Neil Smith.

There will be no calling hours. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are under the direction of Hufcut Funeral Home, Main Street, in Dover Plains, N.Y.

Memorial contributions may be made to either Sharon Hospital, Hospital Hill Rd., Sharon, CT 06069, Sharon Rescue Squad, Hospital Hill Rd., Sharon, CT 06069, or Northern Dutchess Paramedics, 81 Route 9N, Rhinebeck, NY 12572.

Published 07/28/00

Harvey R. Lamere Jr.

Keeseville — Harvey R. Lamere Jr., 58, of River St. in Keeseville, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, July 26, 2000, while at work.

Harvey, better known as "Butch" to his family and friends, was born in Lake Placid on May 24, 1942, the son of Harvey Sr. and Phyllis (St. John) Lamere.

Butch was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying both fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed playing horseshoes, ping-pong and especially billiards. He was known throughout the region as one of the best pool players to ever come out of the North Country. Butch especially enjoyed spending time with his family, particularly his grandchildren. His reputation as a painter was without question something he took great pride in.

Butch is survived by his mother, Phyllis Lamere of Keeseville; his wife of 35 years, the former Bonnie Buckley; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Danny and Bobbi Jo Lamere of Morrisonville, David Lamere of Keeseville and Michael Lamere of Keeseville; one daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and John Keenan of Plattsburgh; six grandchildren, Dana, Danny Jr., and Dustin Lamere, all of Keeseville, Matthew Lamere of Schuyler Falls and Kara and Kourtney Keenan of Plattsburgh; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Nancy and Roney Besaw, Dawna and Sonny (Arthur) Sheffield, Mary and Bruce Crowningshield and Shirley and William Thomas, all of Keeseville; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his father, Harvey Sr. in 1998; and one daughter, Karen in 1990.

Calling hours will be held Friday 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 Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church in Keeseville, with Rev. Garvin Demarais, pastor, celebrating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Donations in his memory may be made to the National Rifle Association.

Dorothy G. Reyell

Morrisonville — Dorothy G. Reyell, 72, died Thursday, July 27, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Plattsburgh on Aug. 21, 1927, the daughter of Fred and Hattie (St. Germaine) Rivers.

She and her husband, Donald, owned and operated D & H Auto Sales for many years. She and her husband also cared for many foster children over several years. She was a member of St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville.

She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Linda Bodette of Morrisonville and Renee and Wayne LaPierre of Morrisonville; a foster son, Richard and Joyce Recor of Berne; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Isabell and Donald Bryan of Melrose, Edith and Wilbur Stanton of Rand Hill and Bessie Reyell of Rand Hill; her mother-in-law, Rose Reyell of Morrisonville; her grandchildren, Brian and Rhea Reyell, Laurie Harvey, Eric Harvey and Charlene Branham and Michael DuBrey; a foster grandson, David Recor; her great-grandchildren, Anthony Harvey, Keshia LaPoint and Cierra Harvey; a stepgreat-grandson, Caleb Branham; and several nieces and nephews.

Her husband, Donald J. Reyell, died on Feb. 17, 2000.

Calling hours will be held on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the O’Neill-Redden-Drown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday from St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Published 07/27/00

Melvin G. Montpelier

Champlain — Melvin G. Montpelier, 78, of Champlain, a retired U.S. Customs Inspector and World War II veteran, died July 25, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

Mr. Montpelier was born June 23, 1922, in Ogdensburg, the son of Theodore J. Montpelier and Bertha (Gooley) Montpelier.

He grew up in Ogdensburg, where he graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1940. After high school, he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 and served on the armed merchant vessel, George E. Meade, in 1943, seeing action in the Mediterranean.

Following service in World War II and employment with the U.S. Post Office in his native Ogdensburg, he began a 33-year career with the U.S. Customs Service as a Customs Inspector at the Port of Rouses Point/Champlain, retiring in 1978.

Mr. Montpelier and his wife, Laurelle, owned and operated Montpelier’s Cabins for many years in Rouses Point. He was a licensed pilot, enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger years and became an avid gardener in retirement. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a charter member of the Rouses Point Sportsman's Club and past member of the Elks and Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Laurelle (Badger) Montpelier of Champlain; four sons, Melvin G. Montpelier Jr. of South Portland, Maine, Gary Montpelier of West Chazy, Jay Montpelier of Plattsburgh and Dale Montpelier of Knoxville, Tenn.; a daughter, Cynthia Montgomery of Murphy, N.C.; two sisters, Theresa Montpelier of Ogdensburg and Shirley O’Donoghue of Hoffman Estates, Ill.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

At his request, there will be no visiting hours. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 28, 2000, in St. Patrick’s Church in Rouses Point. Full military honors will be provided following the Mass. Entombment will be at the Whispering Maples Memorial Gardens in Ellenburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or The Bob Venne Park, 41 Missile Base Road, Champlain, NY 12919.

The E.F. Drown Funeral Service in Mooers is in charge of arrangements.

Shawn Michael Bushey

Mooers Forks — Shawn Michael Bushey, 35, died Wednesday, July 26, 2000, at the Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Plattsburgh on Jan. 1, 1965, the son of Armand 0. and Rita (Bosley) Bushey.

He was employed by Green Island Construction Co. in Glenmont for several years and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed softball and volleyball.

He is survived by his mother, Rita Lashway of Mooers; a son, Scott St. John of Morrisonville; two daughters, Brittany St. John of Morrisonville and Nicole Bushey of Chazy; a brother, Dwight Bushey of South Windsor, Conn.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Gary DeCoste of Mooers and Robin and Gary Burdeau of Mooers Forks; a niece, Julie Burdeau; three nephews, Casey Burdeau, Benji DeCoste and Brian DeCoste; a great-niece, Kayla DeCoste; and a great-nephew, Curtis Bosley.

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

Dianne E. Barrows

Crown Point — Dianne E. Barrows, 52, of Sanders Road in Crown Point, died Tuesday, July 25, 2000, at her home.

Dianne was born in Plattsburgh on Sept. 28, 1947, the daughter of Harold Provost and Helen (Ashline) Provost.

She was a member of the town council of Crown Point and owner of Hap's Market, along with her husband.

She is survived by her husband, Truman Barrows; one son and daughter-in-law, Clinton and Caitlin Barrows of Crown Point; one daughter, Christina Barrows of Albuquerque, N.M.; her mother, Helen Provost of Plattsburgh; and a sister and brother-in-law, Pamela and Jeff Lawler of Matamoras, Pa.

Private calling hours will be held at the Harland Funeral Home in Port Henry at the convenience of the family, with a graveside service at Forestdale Cemetery in Crown Point.

Arthur Thomas Mace

Plattsburgh — Arthur Thomas Mace, 40, of Route 3 in Plattsburgh, formerly of AuSable Forks, died Wednesday, July 26, 2000, due to a car/pedestrian accident in the Town of Plattsburgh.

He was born Nov. 24, 1959, in Plattsburgh, the son of Leigh and Leona (Baker) Mace.

Art was a chef for 20 years and was employed at the Butcher Block in Plattsburgh and at the Butcher Block in Raleigh, N.C. He recently was employed as head chef at Mangia Pizza & Pasta Restaurant in Plattsburgh. He also enjoyed golfing.

He is survived by his wife, Theresa Sarantopoulos Mace, who he married on May 17, 1990, in Raleigh, N.C.; two daughters, Nichole Mace and Danielle Mace, both of Cadyville; three brothers, Gary Mace of Amenia, John Mace of Orford, N.H. and Rodney Mace of Mineville; a sister, Carol Troccoli of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; an uncle, Carl Maicus of AuSable Forks; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

His parents died before him.

Visitation 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 10 a.m. at the Holy Name Catholic Church in AuSable Forks. Burial will follow in the family plot at Holy Name Cemetery in AuSable Forks.

Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Dean Allen Pelkey

Charlotte, N.C. — Dean Allen Pelkey of Charlotte, N.C. died Friday, July 21, 2000.

Dean was born in Plattsburgh, the son of Laura Ashline Pelkey of Rouses Point and the late Gerald Pelkey.

He graduated from Northeastern Clinton High School in Champlain and Potsdam State.

He was employed by First Union Bank as a new products analyst. He was a member of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church and was an avid Boston Red Sox fan.

Survivors, in addition to his mother, are his wife, Kelly; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Donna and Jacque Giroux of Chazy, Barbara and Gordon Hurlburt of Mooers and Linda and Michael Bahry of Dillsburg, Pa.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Marty and Laurie Pelkey of Syracuse and Gerald K. and Bonnie Pelkey of Redford; and his paternal grandmother, Bessie Castine of Champlain; and also his beloved dog, Shelby.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 24, at Harry and Bryant Chapel in the Oaks, with Talbot Davis officiating. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at Charlotte, N.C. 28204 or American Cancer Society, 500 East Morehead Street, Suite 211, Charlotte, N.C. 28202

The M.B. Clark Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Harvey R. Lamere Jr., 58, of River St. in Keeseville, died Wednesday, July 26, 2000, unexpectedly in Plattsburgh.

Arrangements are incomplete with the Hamilton Funeral Home in Keeseville.

Published 07/26/00

Anne M. Murphy

Plattsburgh — Anne M. Murphy, 83, of Plattsburgh, died Monday, July 24, 2000, at the Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Hatfield, Mass., on April 17, 1917, the daughter of Stanley and Kamilia (Trojanowski) Ligus.

She married Michael Murphy, Feb. 21, 1937, in Riverhead. He died Sept. 11, 1978.

Anne was a supervisor with Hazeltine Electronics Company in Riverhead for 35 years. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and sewing.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Fenton Thompson of Peru; two grandchildren, Debbie and Fenton Thompson; two great-grandchildren, Caitlin and Ashley Thompson; and two sisters, Stella Niedzwiedz and Agnes Niedzwiedz, both of Millers Falls, Mass.

She was also predeceased by one sister, Mary Kruzlic of Montague, Mass. on March 22, 2000; and one brother, Frank Ligus in 1964.

The calling hours and funeral service will be private and at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in the St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Cemetery in Riverhead.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Activity Fund at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Plattsburgh.

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

Gerald "Gerry" Rushford

Canandaigua — Gerald "Gerry" Rushford, 78, died Monday, July 24, 2000, at the F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua. He had been in poor health for the past year.

He was born April 19, 1922, in Churubusco, the son of Edger and Stella (Gagnier) Rushford.

Mr. Rushford was married to the former F. Elaine (Spearman) Rushford, who passed away in 1984.

Mr. Rushford operated a public accounting business for many years in the North Country area. He was active in many civic and fraternal organizations, including the Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis, Rotary and various community fund-raising efforts.

Survivors include three sons, James of Naples, Brian of Bloomfield and John of Keeseville; one sister, Theresa Lagree of Churubusco; two brothers, Herald of Calverton and Donald of Plattsburgh; 12 grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A funeral Mass will be held for Mr. Rushford at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Canandaigua on Thursday, July 28, at 11 a.m. and a memorial service will also be held at Whispering Maples Mausoleum on the Tom Miller Road in Plattsburgh on Friday, July 29, at 1 p.m. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.

Arrangements were made by the Fuller Funeral Home in Canandaigua.

Grace A. Shea

Lake Placid — Grace A. Shea, 83, died at the Fletcher Allen Hospital in Burlington, Vt., on Monday, July 24, 2000, as a result of a massive stroke.

Grace was born on Jan. 4, 1917, the daughter of the Honorable James Shea and Grace A. Obrey Shea.

Grace graduated from Lake Placid High School and the Pratt Institute of Decorating in New York City. She worked as a decorator and buyer at B. Altman & Co. in New York City. She returned to Lake Placid as a partner in the Shea's Market Inc., until its closing in 1974. She was the owner of the Mirror Lake Liquor Store until 1988. She continued to practice her decorating until 1999, when failing health required her retirement.

Grace served on the advisory board for Uihlein Mercy Center and the Lake Placid Hospital for many years. She was also a member of St. Agnes Church.

She is survived by three brothers, the Honorable Edmund Shea of Ogdensburg, Eugene Shea of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Jack Shea of Lake Placid; three nephews, James E. Shea Sr. and Michael Shea of Lake Placid and Jack Shea Jr. of Chicago, Ill.; and several great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews locally and throughout the country.

There are no calling hours. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 24, 2000, at 11 a.m. at St. Agnes Church.

Donations in Grace’s memory may be made to Uihlein Mercy Center, 420 Old Military Road, Lake Placid, NY 12946.

The Clark Funeral Home in Lake Placid is in charge of arrangements.

Mildred (Chase) Marvin, 97, of Ellenville and Richmond, Vt., who summered at Chateaugay Lake, died March 18, 2000, at the home of her daughter in Richmond, Vt.

A memorial service will be held July 30, 2000, at 1 p.m. at the Brainardsville United Methodist Church. Burial took place May 13, 2000, at the Brainardsville Cemetery.

Arrangements are by the Chateaugay Funeral Home.

William H. Reinhart, 79, of Twin Circle in Plattsburgh, died Monday, July 24, 2000, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Vt.

He was born in Patterson, N.J., on Jan. 5, 1921, the son of Frank and Agnes (Hall) Reinhart.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 28, 2000, at 4 p.m. at St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Arrangements are with the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Published 07/25/00

Larry John Marcotte

Little River, S.C. — Larry John Marcotte, 48, of Pine Road and formerly of Plattsburgh, died Saturday, July 22, 2000, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, S.C., as a result of injuries from a motorcycle accident.

He was born in Ticonderoga on May 17, 1952, the son of John Herbert and Leta (Hathaway) Marcotte.

Larry is a Vietnam veteran, a member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 125 of Plattsburgh and the American Legion 1619 of West Plattsburgh.

He is a past president of AA in Plattsburgh and a counselor for Conifer Park Rehab Center.

He is survived by his mother, Leta Hathaway Marcotte of Plattsburgh; one brother, Alan Marcotte of Virginia Beach, Va.; four sisters, Betty Davis of Gulfport, Miss., JoAnn Perry of Witherbee, Cathy Belisle of Warner Robins, Ga., and Patti Racette of Plattsburgh; and several nieces and nephews.

Larry is predeceased by his father, John H. Marcotte.

Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, July 26, 2000, from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A memorial service will follow at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Msgr. Lawrence Deno, pastor of St. James Church in Cadyville, officiating. A graveside service will be held Thursday, July 27, 2000, at 10:00 a.m. in St. James Cemetery in Cadyville where Msgr. Deno will recite committal prayers. Full military honors will be provided by a contingent from Fort Drum.

Mary J. Gowette

Morrisonville — Mary J. Gowette, 79, of the Banker Road, passed away Monday, July 24, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh after a long illness.

She was born in Chateaugay on Sept. 29, 1920, the daughter of Joseph and Jinney (Fisher) Barnaby.

Mary was a member of St. Alexander's Church in Morrisonville. She had been employed at Supreme Footwear in Mooers and later was the manager of Petco Gas Station in Plattsburgh.

Mary is survived by her husband of 41 years, Clifford J. Gowette of Morrisonville; a daughter and son-in-law, Albertine "Tina" and Frederick Fowler of Morrisonville; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Doris LaValley of Vernon, Vt., Loretta Kennedy of Champlain, Bertha and James Mack of Wickinburg, Ariz., and Beatrice and Clarence Brock of Ocala, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

Mary was predeceased by two sisters, Eva and Stella and six brothers, Harry, George, Ernest, Henry, Leonard and Ross.

Calling hours will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. from the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday afternoon at 1 p.m. at St. Alexander's Church in Morrisonville. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery in Plattsburgh.

Michael Jon Raynor Sr.

Columbia, S.C. — Michael Jon Raynor Sr., 54, formerly of Plattsburgh, died July 7, 2000, in Columbia, S.C.

He was born in Malone on July 27, 1945, the son of Pauline (Mitchell) Raynor and the late Cyrus J. Raynor.

Michael graduated from Plattsburgh High School in 1963 and received an AAS from Delhi College. He did a tour of duty in the U.S. Navy, where he was a Vietnam veteran. When he got back, he attended Plattsburgh State, where he graduated. At the time of his death, he was the operations supervisor for Williams Communications in Columbia, S.C.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Brooks Raynor; two sons, Michael Jon Raynor Jr. of Prosperity, S.C., and Bryan Raynor of Lynchburg, Va.; two daughters, Kimberly DiNardo and Jennifer Raynor, both of Lynchburg, Va.; two brothers, James Raynor of Aurora, Colo., and Jerry Raynor of Jacksonville, Fla.; three sisters, Pauline Williams of Omaha, Neb., Patricia O'Leary of Clovis, N.M., and Bettie Smith of Plattsburgh; two grandsons and one granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held July 11th at the Lexington Chapel in South Carolina and burial followed at Two Churches Lane in Forest, Va., on July 13, 2000.

Grace E. Genier

Moriah — Grace E. Genier, 72, of North Road, Moriah, died Sunday, July 23, 2000, at the Moses-Ludington Hospital in Ticonderoga.

Grace was born at Port Henry on Nov. 6, 1927, the daughter of Wallace Foot MacDonough and Matilda (Brooks) MacDonough.

She was a member of the First Methodist Church in Moriah.

She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Kevin Sprague of Moriah; one son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Leslie Genier of Moriah; and four grandchildren, Jason Sprague, Andrea Sprague, Kimberly Sprague and Nicholas Plante.

There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, July 29, 2000, at 1 p.m. at the First Methodist Church, Tarbell Hill, Moriah, with the Rev. Alice Hobbs officiating. Burial will be in the Moriah Union Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad.

Lawrence Rock, 73, formerly of Cadyville, died Monday, July 24, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Bridgeport, Vt., on Sept. 18, 1926, the son of Joseph and Anna (Jabot) Rock.

There will be no calling hours. A committal service will be held on Friday at 9 a.m. from Whispering Maples Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Plattsburgh. The O'Neill-Redden-Drown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh is in charge of arrangements.

Published 07/24/00

ROTTERDAM — Woodrow K. "Woody" Griffith, 83, of Kingsway Manor, passed away peacefully at his home on July 22, 2000. Born December 4, 1916, in Grand Isle, Vt., he was a son of the late George E. and Blanche Demers Griffith. Mr. Griffith married the former Elizabeth Wales, who passed away in 1988.

Educated in Chazy, N.Y., he graduated from Chazy Central School. He came to Rotterdam in 1946 and was employed by General Electric for 37 years as a management employee and material procurement specialist. He retired in December 1978.

Mr. Griffith was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, European Theater, and participated in the Normandy invasion. He was a member of the VFW Post 1895, Rotterdam.

In his lifetime, Mr. Griffith was chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals of Rotterdam and a member of the town board since 1964; member and treasurer of the Democratic Party of Rotterdam; member of the Board of Directors of the Democratic Club; and member of the Schenectady County Democratic Committee. He was also a member and purchasing agent for the Carmen Little League and a former team member and treasurer of the Rotterdam Babe Ruth League. An avid bowler, he was a former member and president of the Lutheran Bowling League and former member and president of the Motor Generation Bowling League. He was also a member of the following: Menagerie Bowling League, GE Retired Men’s Bowling League, Schenectady Pensioners Bowling League, and Rolling Greens Bowling League.

Mr. Griffith is survived by two sons, Gerald R. Griffith of Norwich, N.Y., and Richard K. Griffith of Rotterdam, N.Y. He is also survived by one grandson, Christopher Griffith, and one granddaughter, Kristine Metz. He was predeceased by his twin brother Wilson Griffith of Plattsburgh, N.Y., and one sister, Florence VanDuesen of Nassau, N.Y.

Friends and family are invited to call at the DeMarco Stone Funeral Home Inc., 1605 Helderberg Ave., Rotterdam, N.Y., on Wednesday, July 26, 2000, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Immediately following, funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Memory’s Garden, Colonie, N.Y.

Published 07/23/00

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.

She was born in Cadyville on Oct. 31, 1913, the daughter of Charles and Louise (Gonyea) Bassett.

Marion was a graduate of Cadyville High School Class of 1933 and the Plattsburgh Normal School Class of 1936. She retired from teaching at Saranac Central School in 1972.

She was married to Robert Napper from 1949, until his death in 1969. She was married to Wilmer McAllister from 1975, until his death in 1996.

Marion was a member of the New York State Retired Teachers Association, Ladies of the Elks Plattsburgh Lodge 621, St. John’s Church and the Rosary and Altar Society of St. John’s.

Marion is survived by a daughter, Carole O’Brien of Plattsburgh; a stepdaughter and her husband, Sylvia and Richard Morelli of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; two granddaughters, Shannon Holley and her husband Jason of Ft. Riley, Kan. and Amanda Myers of Great Falls, Mont.; two stepgrandchildren, Sarah Morelli of Richmond, Cal. and David Morelli of Boulder, Colo.; three great-grandchildren, Duncan, Maeve and Jenna Holley of Ft. Riley, Kan.; two sisters, Dorothy Jessey of Plattsburgh and Reta LaBarge of Herkimer; and many nieces and nephews.

Marion was also predeceased by her parents; her sisters, Jesse Bassett, Julia Ryan and Frances Squires; and her brothers, Elmer, Leon, Lloyd and Charles Bassett.

Calling hours will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. Members of the Rosary and Altar Society are asked to meet Tuesday at 3 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Church. Interment will be in the Saranac Independence Cemetery.

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 nieces 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.

Willsboro — Loren W. Hams, 76, of Station Road in Willsboro, died at his home Saturday, July 22, 2000, after a long illness.

He was born in Westport on Nov. 24, 1923, the son of George and Katherine (Graves) Hams.

Mr. Hams was a member of the Willsboro United Methodist Church and the Willsboro American Legion Post 405, for over 55 years. He was also a member and Past Master of Iroquois Lodge 715 F&AM in Essex and a former member of the Willsboro Fish and Game Club.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Brown) Hams; one daughter, Lorna Marx of Beekmantown; two grandsons, Bret W. Marx of New Mexico and Cale T. Marx of North Carolina; and two sisters-in-law, Sadie Hams and Rona Hams, both of Willsboro.

He was predeceased by three brothers, Roy, Ray and Guy.

Calling hours will be held at the Huestis Funeral Home in Willsboro on Sunday, July 23, 2000, from 7 to 9 p.m. A masonic service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Monday, July 24, 2000, at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Willsboro Rescue Squad.

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