Published 09/30/00

Morrisonville — Ina R. Patterson, 67, of Soper Street, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Lake Placid on Jan. 14, 1933, the daughter of Vernon and Martha (Sears) Riley.

She was a nurse's aid at Sacred Heart Nursing Home in Plattsburgh for several years.

She was a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Plattsburgh. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting.

Survivors include four sons and two daughters-in-law, Willis and Cathy Durgan of Mooers, Matthew and Debbie Durgan of Missouri, Steven Durgan of Plattsburgh and Matthew Patterson of Nebraska; two daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Michael Franklin of Amsterdam and Kim and David Mallinger of Michigan; two sisters and two brothers-in-law, Marie and Art Rumney of Port Kent and Ada and Ira Silverthorn of Lisbon; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Patrick and Judy Riley of Jay and Verlond Riley of Ohio; two sisters-in-law, Carolyn Riley of Peru and Barbara Riley of Ithaca; 13 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her first husband, Steven Durgan, and her second husband, Ed Patterson.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, at 3 p.m. at the Lester E. Thew Funeral Home in Peru, with Rev. Dr. Kenneth Parker, pastor of the Peru Community Church, officiating. Burial will follow in the Schuyler Falls Cemetery.

Donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Marian A. Knox, 70, of Plattsburgh, died Sept. 29, 2000 at her home.

Arrangments are incomplete with the Lester E. Thew Funeral Home.

GERALD W. BRUCE, 83, of Route 86 in Wilmington, died Friday, Sept. 29, 2000.

He was born June 5, 1917, in Jay, the son of Ernest and Lucy (Warren) Bruce.

There will be no calling hours. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, 0ct. 4, 2000, at the family plot in the Haselton Cemetery in Wilmington at 2 p.m.

Arrangements are with the Zaumetzer - Sprague Funeral Home in AuSable Forks.

John F. Mulvana, 60, of Salmon Street in Fort Covington, died Friday, Sept. 29, 2000, at his home, while under the loving care of his family and Hospice of the North Country, Inc.

He was born in Malone on Jan. 19, 1940, the son of the late William and Loretta (Cunningham) Mulvana.

A calling hour will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church in Hogansburg on Tuesday, Oct. 3. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick’s Church, with Msgr. Clarence Devan officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Bombay. Immediately following the committal at the cemetery, the family will receive guests at a luncheon at the Fort Covington American Legion.

Arrangements are through the Cappiello-McKenzie and Cosgrove Funeral Home of Fort Covington.

Published 09/29/00

SCHUYLER FALLS — Robert Joseph Blair, 78, of Turner Road, and formerly of Treadwells Mills, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000, at the Fletcher Allen Hospital in Burlington, Vt.

He was born in Plattsburgh on May 31, 1922, the son of John and Eva (Agoney) Blair.

Mr. Blair worked as a laborer for the New York State Department of Transportation. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II.

Survivors include one son, James "Bill" Blair and his companion, Theresa Stone, of Schuyler Falls; one sister, Alice Bishop of Morrisonville; one brother and sister-in-law, Leon and Lucille Blair of Plattsburgh; nine grandchildren; and several stepchildren.

Mr. Blair was predeceased by his first wife, the former Margaret Martino in 1963; his second wife, Anna Collins, who died in 1984; one brother, Roger Blair; and one granddaughter, Laura Collins.

There will be no public calling hours. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the R.W. Walker Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery in Plattsburgh.

Memorial donations may be made to the Adirondack Humane Society in Plattsburgh.

Morrisonville — Ina R. Patterson, 67, of Soper Street, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Lake Placid on Jan. 14, 1933, the daughter of Vernon and Martha (Sears) Riley.

She was a nurse's aid at Sacred Heart Nursing Home in Plattsburgh for several years.

She was a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Plattsburgh. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting.

Survivors include four sons and two daughters-in-law, Willis and Cathy Durgan of Mooers, Matthew and Debbie Durgan of Missouri, Steven Durgan of Plattsburgh and Matthew Patterson of Texas; two daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Michael Franklin of Amsterdam and Kim and David Mallinger of Michigan; two sisters and two brothers-in-law, Marie and Art Rumney of Port Kent and Ada and Ira Silverthorn of Ohio; one brother and sister-in-law, Patrick and Judy Riley of Jay; two sisters-in-law, Carolyn Riley of Peru and Barbara Riley of Ithaca; 13 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her first husband, Steven Durgan, and her second husband, Ed Patterson.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, at 3 p.m. at the Lester E. Thew Funeral Home in Peru, with Rev. Dr. Kenneth Parker, pastor of the Peru Community Church, officiating. Burial will follow in the Schuyler Falls Cemetery.

Donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Queensbury — George S. Sipos, 75, of Queensbury, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000, unexpectedly at Glens Falls Hospital.

He was born on June 20, 1925, in New York City. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving in World War II.

George started his teaching career in Malone, then moved to Altona. He taught at Lake George Elementary School and then retired from the New York Department of Corrections with over 26 years of service. Mr. Sipos also had his Principal License and taught summer classes at Skidmore College.

He was a member of the Elks BPOE Lodge Post 81, was past Exalted Ruler, a trustee and editor of the Northern District for the New York State Elks. He was also a member of the American Legion of South Glens Falls and the Warren County Mounted Sheriff Patrol in Lake George.

George loved horses, dogs and all animals, as well as traveling and being an avid golfer.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Shirley T. (Burl) Sipos of Queensbury; his daughter, Elly Burlingame and her husband Reginald of Glens Falls; and his granddaughter, Tiffini Burlingame of Albany.

Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2000, at Regan & Denny Funeral Home, 53 Quaker Road, Queensbury. BPOE will conduct a Lodge of Sorrow at 4 p.m. on Sunday. Funeral services will be conducted at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2000, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Saratoga National Cemetery at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 2.

Anyone wishing to remember George can do so in the form of a donation to SPCA of Upstate New York, 454 Queensbury Ave., Queensbury, NY 12804.

CADYVILLE — Margaret R. Beauharnois, 78, of Route 3, died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Dannemora on Feb. 23, 1922, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Bouyea) Drollette.

Margaret worked at Georgia-Pacific for 27 1/2 years, until her retirement in 1984.

She was a member of St. James Church in Cadyville.

Survivors include one son, Donald Beauharnois of Cadyville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ann and John St. Germain of Cadyville and Margaret "Peggy" and Richard Stone of Cadyville; one brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Eukie Drollette of Saranac; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Edward, who died in 1981; five brothers, Walter Drollette, Arthur Drollette, Huey Drollette, Bernard Drollette and Frederick Drollette; and four sisters, Valerie Bunker, Esther Hemmingway, Stella Dukette and Anna May Dutko.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, Sept. 29, 2000, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. James Church in Cadyville. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

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

Altona — Cornie M. Barcomb, 96, of Altona, passed away Thursday, Sept. 28, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Sciota on Aug. 10, 1904, the daughter of Elie and Emile (Bleau) Naro.

Cornie was a member of Holy Angel's Church in Altona and a former member of Clinton County Retired Senior Volunteer Program.

Cornie was predeceased by her husbands, Madison Stickles and Edward Barcomb; her stepson, Wilfred Barcomb; and her brother, Richard Naro.

Cornie is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Rosemary Stickles of Rome; six grandchildren; and several great- grandchildren.

Calling hours will be Friday, Sept. 29, 2000, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at the Brown Funeral Home in Altona. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday morning at 11 a.m. from Holy Angel's Church in Altona. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Donations in her memory may be made to Holy Angel's Church in Altona.

The family wishes to thank the Staff of Evergreen Valley Nursing Home and CVPH Medical Center for the care given to Cornie.

Lester E. Goss, 60, of Altona, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Mooers on April 7, 1940, the son of Ralph and Hazel (Sharrow) Goss.

Calling hours will be held on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the E.F. Drown Funeral Service in Ellenburg Depot. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. from the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in St. Edmund’s Cemetery in Ellenburg.

Helen M. Gratton, 85, of the Buell Road in Fort Covington, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000, at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Constable on May 4, 1915, the daughter of the late Francis and Virginia (Duquette) Bushey.

Calling hours will be Friday from 9 to 10:45 a.m. at the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Home in Malone. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Malone, with Msgr. C. John McAvoy officiating. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery in Malone.

Published 09/28/00

Helen M. Duggan

Whallonsburgh — Helen M. (Millard) Duggan died Sept. 27, 2000.

She was born on Jan. 29, 1919.

She was the loving wife of the late Timothy; the adoring mother of Mary Geraldine; and is survived by two grandchildren.

Calling hours are at Huestis Funeral Home on Friday, Sept. 29, 2000, from 7 to 9 p.m. Interment will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Whallons Bay Cemetery.

HIgnatius J. Yanulavich

Lyon Mountain — Ignatius James "Iggy" Yanulavich, died Monday, Sept. 25, 2000, at his home, while gardening.

He was born in Lyon Mountain on Nov. 17, 1926, the son of Frank and Louise (Shusda) Yanulavich.

Mr. Yanulavich married the former Mary Ahern in Redford in 1953. They were married until her death in 1998.

He was a Navy Seaman First Class and served on the U.S.S. Rocky Mount in the Pacific Theater of World War II, mostly in the Philippines and Shanghai. He re-enlisted after World War II and was in the inactive reserve during the Korean War.

He worked in the iron ore mines at Lyon Mountain before and after World War II. "Iggy" was also employed as an inspector for the several nuclear missile sites in upstate New York and northern Vermont. He held several titles while working at Plattsburgh Air Force Base as a civilian from 1965 to 1989, mostly as production controller, where he retired.

"Iggy" was a Sorrell-Woodward Post 1623 American Legion commander in 1950 and the treasurer there from 1973 to 1983. He was honored for being a continuous member for 53 years.

"Iggy" was an avid gardener, hunter and fisherman and devoted Yankees fan. He was one of the founders and treasurer of the Merry-Go-Round Hunting Club.

He is survived by his eight children, Michael, Kathy, Lois, Mark, Terry, Paul, Steven and James; seven grandchildren, Nicole, Shawn, Daniel, Christopher, Sacha, Alec and Anika; three siblings, Mary, Alex and John; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Lyon Mountain Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday from St. Bernard's Church in Lyon Mountain. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Dorothy A. Pinalis

Merrill — Dorothy A. Pinalis, 91, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000, at the Cedar Hedge Nursing Home in Rouses Point.

She was born in Lyon Mountain on June 17, 1909, the daughter of John and Constance (Koznski) Petrofsky.

Her husband Charles died earlier. Two brothers also died earlier.

She is survived by several cousins and friends.

Calling hours will be held on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lyon Mountain Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday from St. Bernard's Church in Lyon Mountain. Burial will follow in Whispering Maples Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Ellenburg Depot.

Raynard J. Lamica, 70, of Lower Park Street in Malone, died on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center.

He was born April 27, 1930, in Malone, the son of Charles J. and Nettie (Recore) Lamica.

Calling hours will be Thursday, Sept. 28, 2000, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the St. Mary-Murphy Funeral Home Chapel. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, 2000, in Notre Dame Church with Msgr. Dennis Duprey officiating. Burial will be in St. John Bosco Cemetery.

Sandra L. Crouse, 56, of Margaret Street in Plattsburgh, died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000, at her home.

She was born in Sayne, Pa., on Nov. 23, 1943, the daughter of Floyd and Grace E. (Clark) Valentine.

Calling hours will be Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Brown Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Published 09/27/00

Jacksonville, Fla. — Raymond W. Germain, 83, passed away on Sept. 17, 2000.

Mr. Germain moved to Jacksonville from Waverly, N.Y., in April of this year and was originally from Plattsburgh.

Raymond W. Germain is survived by his wife of 23 years, Vera A. Germain; three daughters, Cheryl Roark and Rosemary LaValley, both of Jacksonville and Deborah Dubuque of Virginia Beach, Va.; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and four stepdaughters, Ruth Wryman of Addison, Gladys Cooney of Gilray, Calif., Ellen Carpenter of Addison and Lois Cooke of Woodbridge, Va.

Services were held on Tuesday, Sept. 19th, at 2 p.m. at Holly Hill Funeral Home, 3601 Old Jennings Road, Middleburg, Fla.

Keeseville — Elizabeth W. Frangipane, 96, of Chesterfield Street in Keeseville, died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000, at her home, while under the care of High Peaks Hospice.

She was born in Keeseville on March 28, 1904, the daughter of Albert G. and Sadie M. (Hoag) Winslow.

She graduated from Keeseville High School in 1921 and from Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh as a registered nurse in 1927. She was a private nurse, having cared for many people throughout her life.

She was a life member of the Prospect Chapter of the Eastern Star and a volunteer with the Salvation Army for many years on Long Island. She enjoyed her grandchildren, her flowers, playing the piano and knitting.

Survivors include two daughters, Carol Marshall of Connecticut and Juliet Barberis of Santa Monica, Calif.; one son, Anthony S. Frangipane of West Gardner, Maine; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by one son, Philip Baber, and one daughter, Beth Ann Frangipane.

Services will be held at a date and time to be announced later.

Donations in her memory may be made to High Peaks Hospice.

Arrangements are with the Hamilton Funeral Home in Keeseville.

WITHERBEE — Susanne S. Murdock, 58, of Lomas Place in Witherbee, died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2000, at her home.

She was born March 21, 1942, in Port Henry, the daughter of the late Howard Swan Sr. and the late Rita Trapasso.

She married William Murdock on June 4, 1966.

Sue worked at the Port Henry Grand Union for more than 20 years, where she loved her job and the people that she came in contact with daily. She considered her Grand Union co-workers her extended family. She devoted much of her free time to her grandchildren.

She is survived by the following: her husband, William Murdock; her children, Gina and Tom Catanzarita of Charlotte, Vt., Julie Garcia of Long Island, Donnie Murdock of Moriah, Ronnie Murdock of Shelburne, Vt., Loni and William Orr of Witherbee and Linell Murdock of Mineville; her grandchildren, Chelsea Catanzarita, Brittney, Kristen and Kaycee Orr and Cassie LaPier; her father, Samuel Trapasso of Moriah; her brothers, Howie Swan of Moriah, Paul Swan of Jacksonville, Fla., Lari Trapasso of Moriah, David Swan of Virginia, Richard Swan and Robert Swan, both of Chestertown; her stepmother, Marge Swan of Chestertown; her uncle, Charles Swan of Troy; and her aunts, Ruth Babcock of Jacksonville, Fla., and Phyllis Swan of Chestertown.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Harland Funeral Home in Port Henry. A funeral service will be conducted Thursday, Sept. 28, 2000, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Moriah, with Rev. Alice Hobbs officiating. Burial will be in the South Moriah Cemetery in Moriah.

Memorial donations may be made to the Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad, Moriah Center, NY 12961.

Joseph "Hank" Favro, 63, of Oseetah Lake in Saranac Lake, died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000, at the Adirondack Medical Center at Saranac Lake.

He was born Nov. 13, 1936, in Saranac Lake.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Trombley — A memorial service for Charles G. Trombley, who died Sept. 24, 2000, in Plattsburgh, will be held by the Knights of Columbus, Council 6136 of Mooers, on Oct. 1st, at 7:30 p.m., at the Chateaugay Funeral Home in Chateaugay.

Published 09/26/00

Madeline M. Cardinal

PORT HENRY — Madeline M. Cardinal, 80, of 6 College Street, Port Henry, died Monday Sept. 25, 2000, at her home.

She was born on Feb. 2, 1920, in Ticonderoga, the daughter of Oscar and Dorothea (Crowningshield) Hoyle.

Madeline was retired from Moses Ludington Hospital where she had worked for 40 years as as Medical Record Director.

She is survived by her sisters, Margaret Huntley of Ticonderoga, and Bette Petty of Sunland, Callf; She is also survived by her nieces and nephew, Linda Baluka of North Plainfield, N.J., Marsha McGowan of Grand Island. Neb., Ellen Osborn of Fairbury, Ill., Pamela Petty of Sunland, Calif. and Norman Fields of Port Henry. Her husband, Dalton Cardinal died on July 29,1989.

At her reuests there will be no calling hours or funeral service. Harland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Susanne S. Murdock

WITHERBEE — Susanne S. Murdock, 58, of Lomas Place, Witherbee, died Sunday Sept. 24, 2000, at her home.

She was born March 21, 1942, in Port Henry, the daughter of the late Howard Swan, Sr. and the late Rita Trapasso.

She married William Murdock on June 4, 1966.

Sue worked at the Port Henry Grand Union for more than 20 years, where she loved her job and the people that she came in contact with daily. She considered her Grand Union co-workers her extended family. She devoted much of her free time to her grandchildren.

She is survived by the following people, her husband, William Murdock; her children: Gina and Tom Catanzarita, Charlotte, VT, Julie Garcia, Long Island, Donnie Murdock, Moriah, Ronnie Murdock, Shelburne, VT, Loni and William Orr, Witherbee, Linell Murdock, Mineville; her grandchildren, Chelsea Catanzarita, Brittney, Kristen and Kaycee Orr, and Cassie LaPier; her father, Samuel Trapasso of Moriah; her brothers, Howie Swan, Moriah, Paul Swan, Jacksonville, Fla., Lari Trapasso, Moriah; her aunt, Ruth Babcock, Jacksonville, Fla.

Calling hours will be Wednesday September 27, 2000, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Harland Funeral Home, Port Henry. A funeral service will be conducted Thursday, September 28, 2000, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, Moriah, with Rev. Alice Hobbs officiating. Burial will be in the South Moriah Cemetery, Moriah.

Memorial donations may be made to the Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad, Moriah Center, NY, 12961.

Charles George Trombley

MOOERS FORKS — Charles George Trombley, 64, of Cannon Corners Rd., Mooers Forks died Sunday Sept. 24, 2000, at CVPH Medical Center, Plattsburgh

He was born in Ellenburg Center, on Oct., 13, 1935. He was the son of Melvin and Louise (Monette) Trombley.

Charlie was married to the former Marie Rabideau on Oct. 26, 1963, in St. Ann's Church, Mooers Forks by Rev. Gilbert Menard.

Mr.Trombley is survived by his wife of 36 years. A daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Marie and Leo Santini Jr. of Gloversville; a sister and brother-in-law, Marie and James Cayea II of Ellenburg Depot; a brother, Albert Trombley of Ellenburg Depot; five nieces and five nephews.

Those that preceded in death were his parents, two brothers, Irvin and Donald Trombley, a sister; Pearl Appleton.

Charlie was employed by Knight's Cadilac-Olds in Plattsburgh for 32 years as an auto body technician. He was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed camping.

He was a communicant of St. Ann's Church, Mooers Forks, member of Knights of Columbus- Msgr A.M. Gilbert Council # 6136 of Mooers.

Calling hours will be Sunday, Oct. 1, 2000, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Chateaugay Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 2, 2000 at St. Ann’s Church. Rev. Gerald Serank will officiate. Entombment will be at the Whispering Maple Memorial Gardens in Ellenburg Depot.

GERTRUDE T. COBB, 89, of 8 Francis St., Malone, died Friday Sept. 22, 2000, at the Baptist Hospital in Miami, Fla. She had been a patient there since Sept. 16.

Born in Burlington, Vt., April 3, 1911, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Frances Phillips Tabor.

There are no calling hours or funeral service. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemtery in Swanton, Vt. on a date to be annouced.

Arrangements are through the Bruso-Desynoyers Funeral Service of Malone.

Published 09/25/00

PLATTSBURGH — Rupert James "Big Jim" Zielinski, 73, of Route 22, died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2000 at his home.

He was born in AuSable Forks on June 12, 1927 the son of Edward J. and Mabel (Miner) Zielinski.

Mr. Zielinski married the former Marilyn Moomey in Alburg, Vt., in 1955.

He was a mechanic for Red Star Express in Plattsburgh for 30 years, retiring in 1988.

Mr. Zielinski was also an avid flea marketer.

Survivors include his wife Marilyn; three sons, Russell Zielinski and his wife Melissa, John Zielinski and his wife Heidi, both of Plattsburgh and William Zielinski and his wife Mary Lou of Millidgeville, Ga.; six daughters, Kim Mullan and her husband Richard of Weston, Fla., Jamie Zielinski of Plattsburgh, Patricia Rock and her husband Mark of Peru, Martha Bova and her husband Michael of Keeseville, Karleen Thompson of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Donna Franconere and her husband Vincent of Albany, N.Y.; one brother, Edward Zielinski, Sr. and his wife Ruth of AuSable Forks; two sisters, June Douglas and her husband Robert of Edgewater, Fla., and Gail LaDuke of Plattsburgh; twenty-three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at God’s Acre Cemetery in Peru.

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

EAST NASSAU — Violet A. Bahrmann, 64, of Garfield Road in East Nassau died suddenly Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000 at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, Mass. after being stricken at her home.

Mrs. Bahrmann was born in Port Henry, N.Y., the daughter of Clarence and Ruth La Ware. She had lived in East Nassau for 37 years.

Survivors include her husband, Herbert V. Bahrmann Sr.; a son, Herbert V. Bahrmann Jr. and his wife Joanne of Green Island; two daughters, Greta O. Koons of Lebanon and Tina Hassen of Fort Plain, N.Y.; and grandchildren, Christopher Koons, Danielle, Deana and Jason Hassen.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at the East Nassau Cemetery on Garfield Road in East Nassau on Friday, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m. Contributions to the Stephentown Rescue Squad, Box 208, Stephentown, N.Y. in Mrs. Bahrmann’s memory would be appreciated.

Published 09/24/00

Plattsburgh — Mary E. Butler, 90, of Champlain Street, formerly of Savannah, Ga., died Friday, Sept. 22, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center.

She was born in Estille, S.C., on July 4,1910, the daughter of Allen and Bessie Jones.

She married Solbert Butler in Estille, S.C., in 1923. Mr. Butler died in 1967.

Mrs. Butler was a member of the First Baptist Church and the AARP organization.

Survivors include one son, Walter Oliver of Upper Marlboro, Md.; one daughter, Rosa Johnson of Plattsburgh; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren.

One grandson, Steven Johnson, predeceased her.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R. W. Walker Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church Endowment Fund or the American Heart Fund.

Plattsburgh — Betty Nancy Hovatter, 70, of Stearns Apartments in Plattsburgh, died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000, at her home.

She was born in Plattsburgh on Feb. 11, 1930, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Demary) Lewis Sr.

Betty was a member of St. John's Church in Plattsburgh.

Betty is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Charlotte Lewis of Glens Falls; a sister, Marion Palmer of Plattsburgh; and several nieces and nephews.

Betty was predeceased by her husband, Henry Hovatter, in 1982; a brother, Charles Lewis Jr.; and two sisters, Irene Latour and Ruth Newcomer.

Calling hours will be Monday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A funeral service will be held Monday afternoon at 4 p.m. from the Brown Funeral Home chapel in Plattsburgh. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery in Plattsburgh.

Donations in her memory may be made to St. John's Church in Plattsburgh.

Willsboro — Norman G. Mero, 76, of the Middle Road, died at Vermont Medical Center on Friday, Sept. 22, 2000.

He was born in Willsboro on Oct. 24, 1923, the son of George and Angeline (Mero) Mero.

Mr. Mero was a member of St. Philip's Church, the Willsboro/Essex Knights of Columbus 7461, the BPOE of Keeseville 2072 and a life member, as well as past commander and adjutant/treasurer, of William Nolan American Legion Post 405.

He is survived by his wife Sheila (Daly); his children, Michael and Debbie Mero of Carol Stream Ill., Patricia and Raymond Johnson of Branchville, N.J., and William and Laurie Mero of Willsboro; grandchildren Elysse and Kenneth Mero, Kelly Johnson and Dylan and Claire Mero; a brother and his wife, Raymond and Elizabeth Mero of Willsboro; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 25th, at Huestis Funeral Home in Willsboro, with the Knights of Columbus meeting at 7:30 p.m. and the American Legion at 8 p.m. A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, at St. Philip's Church, with burial following at Calvary Cemetery.

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

Carrie Pearl Bevins, 74, of Chilson Road in Ticonderoga, died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000, at the Moses Ludington Hospital in Ticonderoga.

She was born in Ballston Spa on Nov. 12, 1925, the daughter of the late Frederick Bernard and Sarah (McCrillis) Rhoades.

Calling hours will be on Monday, Sept. 25, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 33 Algonkin Street, in Ticonderoga. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Stephen Blanchard, pastor of the Chilson United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will follow at the family plot of the Chilson Community Cemetery in Ticonderoga.

Kenneth P. Chartier, 76, of Tupper Lake, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2000, at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.

He was born in Tupper Lake on Oct. 10, 1923, the son of George P. and Juliette (Auclair) Chartier.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, Sept. 24th, 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 Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church in Tupper Lake, with Fr. Donald Kramberg officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at St. Alphonsus Cemetery.

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