Published 09/2/00

Dannemora — Dorothy H. Cosgrave, 85, died on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2000, at the James Square Health and Rehabilitation Center in Syracuse.

She was born in Dannemora on March 9, 1915, the daughter of Alva S. and Nancy (Ahern) Wing.

She was employed at Merkel's Store in Plattsburgh for several years.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Rachael Cosgrave of Syracuse; a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Lynn Collins of Long Grove, Ill.; a brother, Arthur Wing of Port Richey, Fla.; a sister, Sister Mary Rene Wing, RSM, of Watertown; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Her husband, Charles Cosgrave, died in 1997.

There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday from St. Joseph's Church in Dannemora. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

The O'Neill-Redden-Drown Funeral Rome in Plattsburgh is in charge of arrangements.

Published 09/1/00

Reverend Albert R. Plante

Watertown — Reverend Albert R. Plante, 76, died on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2000, at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown.

Reverend Monsignor Robert Lawler, P.A., Vicar General of the Diocese of Ogdensburg, will preside at the Liturgy of Christian burial at the Church of the Holy Family on Monday, Sept. 4, at noon. Rev. Clyde A. Lewis, pastor of Holy Family Church, will be the homilist.

Calling hours will be held at Cummings Funeral Home on Sterling Street in Watertown on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Father Plante’s body will be transferred to Holy Family Church and Evening Prayer will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Sunday. Calling hours will continue at the Church until 9 p.m. Burial will be in a family lot at Glenwood Cemetery.

Father Plante was born April 13, 1924, in Watertown, the son of the late Albert and Agnes (VanBuren) Plante.

He is survived by two brothers, Joseph F. of Morgantown, N.C., and Carl L. of Virginia Beach, Va. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Father Plante was predeceased by one brother, Paul W., on Feb. 27, 1980.

Father Plante attended Sacred Heart School from 1930 to 1938 and was a 1942 graduate of Watertown High School. He began his studies for the priesthood at Wadhams Hall Seminary and completed his theological studies at St. Bernard’s Seminary in Rochester. He was ordained a priest on June 4, 1948, at Sacred Heart Church in Watertown by Most Reverend Bryan J. McEntegart.

Father Plante first served as an assistant pastor at the Church of the Holy Name in AuSable Forks. He was transferred to St. Anthony’s Church in Watertown for three years. Later he was assigned to St. Joseph’s Church in Dannemora and then to Notre Dame Church in Malone. In 1957, he received his first pastorate at the Church of the Holy Cross in Hopkinton and St. Michael’s Church in Parishville. Ten years later, he became pastor of St. Joseph’s Church in Mooers and was later pastor of St. Lawrence Church in Louisville. In 1972, Father Plante was assigned to the pastorate of St. Paul’s Church in Bloomingdale, with its mission of the Church of the Assumption in Gabriels. He became pastor of St. Elizabeth’s Church in Elizabethtown in 1976. After recovering from a period of poor health, Father Plante again served as a parochial vicar in the Diocese, first at St. Peter’s Church in Lowville. In 1989, he became a parochial vicar at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Massena and, in 1995, at the Church of the Holy Family. Father Plante retired in 1997 and continued to reside at Holy Family, assisting with visits to the sick and with sacramental ministry.

Father Plante was a member of the American Kang Duk Won Karate Association and earned a black belt in karate.

Memorial donations may be made to the Heritage Fund at the Church of the Holy Family.

Theresa E. LaValley

Ellenburg Depot — Theresa E. LaValley, 71, died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Altona on March 7, 1929, the daughter of Henry and Myra (Sorrell) Peryea.

She was a hairdresser and beautician for over 50 years and was very instrumental in the publication of the book "Ellenburg - Yesterday and Today". She was a member of St. Edmund’s Church and was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America Court Little Rose, where she was a past grand regent. She was a member of the St. Edmund’s Altar-Rosary Society. She enjoyed flowers and gardening.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Kenneth F. LaValley of Ellenburg Depot; two daughters and a son-in-law, Lora Dominic and her companion Richard Favreau of Rouses Point and Pat and Tom Nothdurft of Queensbury; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Herman and Irene Puryea of Altona and Francis and Theresa Peryea of Altona; a sister, Anna Forkey of Plattsburgh; a sister-in-law, Florence Peryea of Altona; her grandchildren, Stacy and Laurie Dominic of Mooers, Kelley and Joe Scozzafava of Morrisonville, Brian Dominic of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Jason Nothdurft of Brunswick, Maine, and Matthew and Jessica Nothdurft, both of Queensbury; three great-grandchildren, Kristen, Kari and Jordan; and several nieces and nephews.

Two brothers, William and Tuffield Peryea; and a sister, Irene Coryea, died earlier.

Calling hours will be held on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the E.F. Drown Funeral Service in Ellenburg Depot. A vigil service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday from St. Edmund’s Church in Ellenburg. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Mooers.

Memorial donations may be made to the Fitzpatrick Cancer Center in Plattsburgh.

Gladys Lawler, of 9 Pierpont Avenue in Malone, died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2000, at her home.

She was born in Cohoes, the daughter of Henry and Lillian O’Brien LaBelle.

At the request of the deceased there will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000, at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Church, with Msgr. C. John McAvoy officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Fort Covington Street Road.

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

Dorothy H. Cosgrave, 85, formerly of Dannemora, died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2000, at the James Square Health and Rehabilitation Center in Syracuse. Arrangements were incomplete Thursday evening at the O’Neill-Redden-Drown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Published 08/31/00

John A. Anderson

Plattsburgh — Mr. John A. Anderson, 71, of Stratton Place, died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center.

He was born in Plattsburgh on Feb. 1, 1929, the son of the late Percy A. and Gertrude (Rougeau) Anderson.

John was a graduate of Mount Assumption Institute and then served in the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1952.

He retired from the Department of Corrections at Clinton Correctional Facility Dannemora in 1976. John owned and operated Anderson Insurance Agency on Montcalm Ave. until 1993.

He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 125 Plattsburgh, the American Legion Post 20 Plattsburgh and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Plattsburgh Lodge 621. He was also a member of St. Peter’s Church.

John is survived by his wife of 51 years, Geraldine "Geri" (Fayette) Anderson of Plattsburgh; a daughter, Lynn Burns of Plattsburgh; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Keith and Kathleen Anderson of Malone, Paul and Mary Kim Anderson of Simpsonville, S.C., and Brian Anderson of Williston, Vt.; a brother-in-law, Donald Ducatte of Cadyville; a sister-in-law and her husband, Jeanne and Clarence Forkey of Morrisonville; six grandchildren, Kelly, Kevin, Terrell, Tracey, Luke and Sarah; cousins, Lorry Light and Kathy Borman, both of Palm Bay, Fla., and Joseph Light; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. Members of the Elks are asked to meet Thursday evening at 7 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home for services. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at 1 p.m. at St. Peter’s Church. Interment will follow in Whispering Maples Mausoleum.

Friends wishing may have Masses said in his memory.

Arne Howell Gronningsater, 88, died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2000, at the Horace Nye Home in Elizabethtown.

He was born April 12, 1912, in Kristiansand, Norway, the son of Anton and Annie (Howell) Gronningsater.

No calling hours will be held. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31, at the United Church of Christ in Elizabethtown.

W.M. Marvins Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Published 08/30/00

Putnam Station — Edward Best, 93, of Route 22, passed away Monday, Aug. 28, 2000, in Putnam Station.

Born in Putnam Station, April 9, 1907, he was the son of the late Roy and Hattie (Iles) Best.

Ed has been a lifelong Putnam Station resident and was a farmer for most of his life in Putnam Station. He was also employed as an equipment operator and master mechanic for many years before his retirement in 1974. During his employment with the Operating Engineers Local 106 of Albany, Ed was involved with the construction of Route 22 from Whitehall to the Ticonderoga line. He was also involved with the construction of Plattsburgh State University and the Plattsburgh Air Force Base.

He was a member of the Putnam Valley Grange, the Operating Engineers Local 106 of Albany and a life member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 1494 of Ticonderoga.

His wife, M. Lorraine (Moore) Best predeceased him on June 8, 1988.

He is survived by one daughter, Joan E. Best of Bayshore and Putnam Station; one brother, Robert Best of Putnam Station; and two sisters, Ruth Best of Putnam Station and Maude Shacket of Lake Placid. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 33 Algonkin St., Ticonderoga. A Lodge of Sorrow with be conducted by the Ticonderoga Elks this evening at 8 p.m. A funeral sevice will take place Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Floyd Freed will officiate. Interment will follow at the family plot of the Meadow Knoll Cemetery of Putnam Station.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Putnam Founders Fund, PO Box 39, Putnam Station, NY 12861.

Hudson Falls — Theodore D. Weiskotten died Aug. 29, 2000.

Ted was born Jan. 6, 1927, the son of Herbert and Mary (Wilcox) Weiskotten.

He graduated from Wagner College and Lutheran Seminary in Philadelphia. His career was spent as a Lutheran minister and a personnel administrator for the State of New York.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lillian, of Hudson Falls; his daughter Cathy and her daughter Sara, also of Hudson Falls; his son Tom in Willsboro, son Jim and his wife Luanne of Lee, Mass., and their sons, Jeremy, Samuel and Nathan; his brother Edward and his wife Gloria; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ted loved the Willsboro area and went there every summer since 1927. He built his camp in 1955 and built an inboard boat that was the family's pride and joy for years ... it went 32 miles an hour!

On July 15, 2000, Ted celebrated the 100th anniversary of "Weiskotten summers" in Willsboro, celebrating the fact that his grandfather started coming to Willsboro in 1900.

Ted spent the last week of his life at his camp, where he enjoyed many visits from lifelong friends and family.

Friends and family will join together at Ted’s camp on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. His brother Ed will conduct a memorial service, which will be followed by a reception celebrating Ted's life.

Westport — Robert Alex Borden, 62, of Pleasant Street, died Monday, Aug. 28, 2000, at the Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Vt.

He was born in Westport, Dec. 13, 1937, the son of Alex and Cora Viviana (DeGroff) Borden.

He attended Westport High School and was an avid participant in school sports.

He was retired from the Essex County Department of Public Works.

He was on reserve with the Army National Guard for several years and was a member of the Westport Hose Company.

He was an avid fan of harness racing at Saratoga and county fairs throughout New York and Vermont. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need.

Survivors include two sisters, Joyce Lawrence of Keene and Sharon Borden of Plattsburgh; four brothers, Alan Borden, Irwin Borden and Irving Borden, all of Westport and Barry "Bunny" Borden of Keene Valley; one aunt, Mrs. Irving Mauran of Westport; two uncles, Chester R. and Carlos DeGroff, both of Westport; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; and one sister, Beverly McGee.

Calling hours will be held Thursday, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Westport. A funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Westport Federated Church. Burial will follow in the Black River Cemetery.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Westport Federated Church or the Westport Ambulance Service.

Keeseville — Emilio J. "Jack" Garcia, 79, of Pine Street in Keeseville, died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2000, at the Clinton County Nursing Home in Plattsburgh, with his family by his side.

He was born in Northfield, Vt., July 25, 1921, the son of Cepriano and Jesusa (Lavin) Garcia.

He owned and operated Garcia Oil in Keeseville for many years and also worked as a service technician for Francis Bezio for several years. He also served as a town councilman for 19 years.

Jack was a communicant of St. John’s Church in Keeseville. He was also a member of the Civilian Conservation Corp., a member of and former chairperson of the Essex County Fire Police Association, a charter member of the Keeseville Elks Lodge 2072 and, in 1998, was recognized as a 54-year member of the Keeseville Volunteer Fire Department to which he held several offices.

He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and being at his camp on Fern Lake.

Survivors include his wife, the former Virginia D. Lareau; three daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Alan Gordon, Marjorie and Michael Zmijewski and Sandra and Richard Clodgo, all of Keeseville; one son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Margorie Garcia of Keeseville; one sister, Anita Harper; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Keeseville. Members of the Keeseville Elks Lodge will meet at 7:30 p.m. and members of the Keeseville Fire Department will meet at 8:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Church in Keeseville, with Rev. Garvin Demarais, pastor, celebrating. Entombment will follow at the Whispering Maples Mausoleum in Plattsburgh.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer Foundation.

Essex — Philip E. Redmond, 79, of Alden Road, died on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2000, at his home.

He was born on June 15, 1921, to John and Beula (Philips) Redmond.

He was a member of the American Legion, the Mt. Fay Fish and Game Club, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and served in World War II. After his retirement from NYCO, he went to work for Egglefield Ford in Elizabethtown until his death.

He is survived by his wife, Vergina (Phinney) Redmond of Essex; one son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Donna Redmond of High Gate, Vt.; one daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Dennis Egglefield of Elizabethtown; three grandsons, Cory Egglefield of Detron, Mich., Kent Egglefield of Plattsburgh and Brian Redmond of Edison, N.J.; three grandaughters, Shelby Egglefield of Manchester, N.H., Amy Redmond of St. Albans, Vt., and Sara Redmond of Mansfield, Mass.; and one foster son, Adolfo Aristazabal of Columbia, South America.

He was predeceased by one brother, John Redmond; and two sisters, Mary Bill and Georgia Hooper.

Privates services will be held at the convience of the family.

Memorial donations may be made to High Peaks Hospice, Mineville, NY 12956.

Plattsburgh — Donald C. Jandreau, 71, of Sailly Avenue, died Monday, Aug. 28, 2000, at his home.

He was born in Plattsburgh on March 8, 1929, the son of Charles A. and Ruth (Goodrow) Jandreau.

Donald was a self-employed antique dealer throughout his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Donald is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Bernard and Betty Jandreau of Peru; a sister and brother-in-law, Sylvia and George Frazier of Roanoke, Va.; and several nieces, nephews and many friends.

Calling hours will be Thursday, Aug. 31, 2000, 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 Friday, Sept. 1, 2000, at 10 a.m. from St. John’s Church in Plattsburgh. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Plattsburgh.

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

Ellenburg — Cecile B. Pike, 89, died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2000, at her home in Ellenburg.

She was born in Ogdensburg on Nov. 24, 1910, the daughter of Derrick and Exilda (Morse) Briere.

Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, William Pike of Ellenburg Depot and Thomas and Debbi Pike of Ellenburg Depot; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Mary Jane Tersign and her husband Mike of Cocoa Beach, Fla., Betty Venne of Ellenburg Depot and Catherine Arsenault and her husband Hank of Dover Plains; a sister, Mary Ward of Ogdensburg; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

Her husband, Raymond Pike, predeceased her in November 1966.

Calling hours will be Thursday, Aug. 31, 2000, from 7 to 9 p.m. at E.F. Drown Funeral Service in Ellenburg Depot. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, Sept. 1, 2000, at 10 a.m. at St. Edmund’s Church in Ellenburg. Burial will be in Independence Cemetery in Saranac.

St. Louis, Mo. — Carmelita Conway, widow of Edgar J. Conway, died of cancer at her home, Aug. 23, 2000, surrounded by her daughter, Alice and her nieces, Shirley Williamson of New York and Carmen Miller of Texas.

Mrs. Conway was born on Jan. 22, 1918. She was 82 years old.

Mrs. Conway received a bachelor of arts from Plattsburgh State University and a master’s degree from New York University. For 16 years she taught 6th grade and junior high in the Great Neck School District on Long Island.

She and her late husband, an attorney, moved to St. Louis, Mo., in 1956. Since her daughter was blind, Mrs. Conway learned Braille, made the first three-dimensionally illustrated Braille books, taught her daughter to read and write Braille and saw to it that her daughter was mainstreamed with her peers in Ladue public schools. Mrs. Conway and a few dedicated volunteers brailled all of her daughter’s textbooks, so that she could study the same materials as her classmates and have an equal learning experience. The summer before her daughter attended Washington University, Mrs. Conway spent many days on campus teaching Alice how to get to and from buildings, where she would have classes.

On Mother’s Day 1999, Mrs. Conway was profiled in the Post Dispatch as an outstanding example of how mothers help their daughters’ careers.

Mrs. Conway chaired and participated in many events of the St. John’s Mercy Medical Center Auxiliary and wrote feature articles for their newsletter during the 1970’s and 1980’s. She served on the auxiliary board and was Auxilian of the Year in 1983. She also volunteered for the Medical Missions Sisters, the experiment in international living, Washington University, the St. Vincent DePaul Society and other organizations. She was a member of the Junior League.

She was a founding member of Annunziata Church’s choir, where she sang for 20 years and then was an enthusiastic choir member at her new parish, Our Lady of the Pillar. She was active in a Bible study group and other church activities and she was an avid bridge player in various charitable and church groups.

Mrs. Conway is survived by her daughter, six nieces, their families and the family of one nephew.

She is predeceased by her husband; her parents, Mark and Alice Williamson; and her two brothers, Lawrence and Mark Williamson of upstate New York.

Visitation was at the Kriegshauser West Mortuary on Aug. 24 and 25, 2000, and at Our Lady of the Pillar Catholic Church on Aug. 26, 2000. There was a Resurrection Mass at the church.

Interment was at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Keeseville on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2000, at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate Masses or contributions to Our Lady of the Pillar, Catholic Charities, Washington University or Unity Hospice.

The Kriegshauser West Mortuary, 9450 Olive Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132, is handling the arrangements.

Published 08/29/00

Dannemora — Robert W. Turner, 76, died Monday, Aug. 28, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Plattsburgh on July 27, 1924, the son of Morris C. and Hazel (Brown) Turner.

He graduated from Peru High School and received an agriculture degree from Canton College of Technology.

He was a farmer and had picked apples for Forrence Orchards in Peru.

He was a past member of the Dannemora Rod and Gun Club.

Survivors include two brothers, Francis Turner of Clarks Mills and Richard Turner and his companion Anna Rivers of Morrisonville; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2000, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Lester E. Thew Funeral Home in Peru. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Schuyler Falls Cemetery.

Donations in his memory may be made to Behavioral Health Services North, Inc.

Donald C. Jandreau, 71, of Sailly Avenue in Plattsburgh, died Monday, Aug. 28, 2000, at his home.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Adeline "Pat" Smith, 86, of the Valley Road in Jay, died Monday, Aug. 28, 2000, at her home.

She was born Dec. 24, 1913, in Huntington.

There will be no calling hours. Burial will be in the family plot at Jay Central Cemetery in Jay at the convenience of the family. Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Helen Joy Wright, 69, of Swastika Road in Schuyler Falls, died Monday, Aug. 28, 2000, at the Fletcher-Allen Medical Center in Burlington, Vt.

She was born May 2, 1931, in AuSable Forks.

There will be no calling hours. Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Margaret G. Wolfe, 79, of Prospect Street in Bloomingdale, died Monday, Aug. 28, 2000, at her home.

She was born June 5, 1921, in Gaithersburg, Md.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at St. Luke's Church in Saranac Lake. Burial will follow in the Franklin Falls Cemetery, Franklin Falls.

Friends wishing may make contributions to High Peaks Hospice or the Saranac Lake Rescue Squad in care of the Fotune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake.

Published 08/28/00

PLATTSBURGH — Catherine G. Roy, 86, formerly of Chateaugay, died Friday, August 25, 2000, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home, where she had been a patient since 1990.

Born in Chateaugay on April 12, 1914, she was the daughter of Alexander and Elizabeth Harvey King.

Mrs. Roy is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Edward "Sonny" and Flora King of Chateaugay; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by three sisters, Doris Starks, Florence Cady and Betty Sorrell; and three brothers, Wilbur, Clarence and James King.

Mrs. Roy was a graduate of Chateaugay High School. Her first marriage was to Clifford Allen. He predeceased her. Her second marriage was to Royal E. Roy on Nov. 19, 1969 at St. Patrick’s Church in Chateaugay. He predeceased her on June 13, 1981. Mrs. Roy was employed as a cook at Bush’s Restaurant, the Chateaugay Hotel and finally at the Ranch Steakhouse in Brainardsville.

She was a communicant of St. Patrick’s Church in Chateaugay.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 30 in Chateaugay Funeral Home with the Rev. Fay Ager of St. Patrick’s Church officiating.

Burial will take place at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Chateaugay.

Donations in her memory may be made to Chateaugay Rescue Squad.

ELLENBURG DEPOT — Leah M. Supernaw, 90, of Rte. 11, died Saturday, August 26, 2000 at her home.

Born in Mooers Forks on Sept. 2, 1909, she was the daughter of Lemmie and Mary Ellen (Miller) Bosely.

She was married to Fred Supernaw. He predeceased her in 1968.

Mrs. Supernaw is survived by two sisters, Rita Lashway and Grace Pettys, both of Mooers Forks; a brother and sister-in-law, Homer and Beatrice Bosely of Plattsburgh; four grandchildren, Eugene Nichols of West Chazy, Kenneth Nichols of Ellenburg Depot, Barbara LaClair of Ellenburg Depot and Mary Dumas of West Chazy; and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was also predeceased by a daughter, Mary Yvonne Nichols in 1999, and a son, Donald Supernaw in 1960.

Mrs. Supernaw was employed at a dress factory until her move to Ellenburg and was employed by the Munsil family and several area families as a housekeeper for over 30 years, retiring in 1984.

She was a member of St. Edmund’s Church and the Catholic Daughters in Ellenburg.

Calling hours will be held at Chateaugay Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A vigil service will be held at 7:30 p.m. along with a Catholic Daughters service.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 29, in St. Edmund’s Church with the Rev. Joseph Trombley officiating.

Burial will take place at St. Edmund’s Cemetery in Ellenburg.

Donations in her memory may be made to Hospice of the North Country or St. Edmund’s Church.

Published 08/27/00

St. Louis, Mo. — Carmelita Conway, widow of Edgar J. Conway, died of cancer at her home, Aug. 23, 2000, surrounded by her daughter, Alice and her nieces, Shirley Williamson of New York and Carmen Miller of Texas.

Mrs. Conway was born on Jan. 22, 1918. She was 82 years old.

Mrs. Conway received a bachelor of arts from Plattsburgh State University and a master’s degree from New York University. For 16 years she taught 6th grade and junior high in the Great Neck School District on Long Island.

She and her late husband, an attorney, moved to St. Louis, Mo., in 1956. Since her daughter was blind, Mrs. Conway learned Braille, made the first three-dimensionally illustrated Braille books, taught her daughter to read and write Braille and saw to it that her daughter was mainstrearmed with her peers in Ladue public schools. Mrs. Conway and a few dedicated volunteers brailled all of her daughter’s textbooks, so that she could study the same materials as her classmates and have an equal learning experience. The summer before her daughter attended Washington University, Mrs. Conway spent many days on campus teaching Alice how to get to and from buildings, where she would have classes.

On Mother’s Day 1999, Mrs. Conway was profiled in the Post Dispatch as an outstanding example of how mothers help their daughters’ careers.

Mrs. Conway chaired and participated in many events of the St. John’s Mercy Medical Center Auxiliary and wrote feature articles for their newsletter during the 1970’s and 1980’s. She served on the auxiliary board and was Auxilian of the Year in 1983. She also volunteered for the Medical Missions Sisters, the experiment in international living, Washington University, the St. Vincent DePaul Society and other organizations. She was a member of the Junior League.

She was a founding member of Annunziata Church’s choir, where she sang for 20 years and then was an enthusiastic choir member at her new parish, Our Lady of the Pillar. She was active in a Bible study group and other church activities and she was an avid bridge player in various charitable and church groups.

Mrs. Conway is survived by her daughter, six nieces, their families and the family of one nephew.

She is predeceased by her husband; her parents, Mark and Alice Williamson; and her two brothers, Lawrence and Mark Williamson of upstate New York.

Visitation was at the Kriegshauser West Mortuary on Aug. 24 and 25, 2000, and at Our Lady of the Pillar Catholic Church on Aug. 26, 2000. There was a Resurrection Mass at the church.

Interment will be at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Keeseville on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2000, at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate Masses or contributions to Our Lady of the Pillar, Catholic Charities, Washington University or Unity Hospice.

The Kriegshauser West Mortuary, 9450 Olive Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132, is handling the arrangements.

Plattsburgh — Mr. James "Jim" C. Robinson Sr., 60, of LeClair Cul de Sac, died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2000, at his home.

He was born in Charleston, W.Va., on Nov. 16, 1939, the son of the late Shelby and Emma Mae (King) Robinson.

James was a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and was an executive chef with the Sheraton Corp. in Orlando, Fla., and, most recently, the Anchorage Restaurant in Rouses Point. Jim had also been a truck driver for A & D Transport of Champlain for the past five years.

He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a communicant of Trinity Episcopal Church, where he and his wife were married. Jim enjoyed gardening and boxing.

James is survived by his wife of 40 years, JoAnn (Prairie) Robinson of Plattsburgh; a son and daughter-in-law, James and Cindy Robinson Jr. of Plattsburgh; a daughter and son-in-law, Lori and John Brandel of Polk City, Fla.; a sister, Emma Jean of Phoenix, Ariz.; a stepsister, Peggy of Loraine, Ohio; a stepbrother, Thomas of Strongsville, Ohio; six grandchildren, Johnathan, Christian, Courtney, Brandi, Brittany and Joshua; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a grandson, Christopher; and several brothers and sisters.

There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, with the Rev. John Sorensen, rector, officiating. Entombment will follow in Whispering Maples Mausoleum on Tom Miller Road.

Friends wishing may make donations to Hospice of the North Country.

Arrangements are by the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Morrisonville — Mr. Edward H. Ihne Sr., 72, of the Turner Road, died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2000, at his home.

He was born in Brooklyn on Aug. 28, 1927, the son of the late William and Josephine (Bushler) Ihne.

Ed was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy and was a self-employed contractor owning Ed Ihne and Son Construction.

He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 125 in Plattsburgh and the American Legion Post 20 in Plattsburgh. Ed enjoyed bowling and was a member of St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Teresa (Hummell) Ihne of Morrisonville; one son, Edward Ihne Jr. of Morrisonville; three daughters and three sons-in-law, Patricia and Bruce LaVenture of Champlain, Evelyn and Terry Lashway of Morrisonville and Teresa and Brian Maulding of Morrisonville; two brothers and a sister-in-law, William and Shirley Ihne of Chester and Walter Ihne of Long Island; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a sister, Eleanor Sagerer; and a brother, Alfred Ihne.

Calling hours will be Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Alexander’s Church. Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 125 and the American Legion Post 20 are asked to meet Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home for services.

Friends wishing may make donations to Hospice of the North Country.

Morgan Lynn Bakerian, infant daughter of Brandon A. Bakerian of Whitehall and Nicole L. Bennett of Ticonderoga, passed away Thursday, Aug. 24, 2000, at the Porter Hospital in Middlebury, Vt.

A graveside service will take place Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the family plot of St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery in Ticonderoga. The Rev. William G. Muench, pastor, will officiate.

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

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