Published 10/07/00

Wynantskill — Warren E. Kelley, 75, of Wynantskill, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2000, at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, after a long illness.

He was born in Salisbury, the son of the late Wesley and Edna (Rands) Kelley.

He received his education in the Dolgeville schools and was a graduate of the former Hudson Valley Technical Institute in 1948, where he learned the trade of electrician.

A veteran of World War II, he served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps in the Pacific.

In 1947, he moved to Troy and later to Watervliet. He had been a resident of Wynantskill since 1959. Mr. Kelley owned and operated his business as Warren E. Kelley Electrical Contractor from 1959 to 1997, when he retired.

He was a member of Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church in Watervliet, where he served as an Elder. He had been chairman of the board of trustees and was in charge of plant and finance of the church for many years. He was an avid RPI hockey fan for many years.

Survivors include his loving wife, Georgia Bauder Kelley; two beloved daughters, Barbara K. Wagner of Plattsburgh and Carol Kelley Morgan of Defreestville; two devoted grandchildren, Brad E. Dumas and Kelley J. Dumas; a sister, Eleanor K. Shea of Danbury, Conn.; and a brother, David R. Kelley of Montpelier, Vt.

Friends are invited and may call on Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Bowen Funeral Home, 97 Old Loudon Road in Latham. A funeral service will be held at Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, 601 Fifth Avenue in Watervliet, at 10:30 a.m. on Monday. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Wynantskill.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the Memorial Fund of Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Mary L. Deshane, 40, of West Street in Malone, died unexpectedly on Oct. 5, 2000, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone, after being stricken at her home.

She was born in Massena on April 12, 1960, the daughter of Ralph and the late Stella (Nason) Deshane Sr.

Calling hours will be Monday from 9 until 10:45 a.m. at the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Home in Malone. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. at Notre Dame Church in Malone. Burial will be in St. John Bosco Cemetery in Malone.

Marianne Peltier, 54, of Riverview, Fla., died Oct. 2, 2000, in Riverview, Fla.

She was born in Brockton, Mass., on May 18, 1946, the daughter of Richard K. and Sarah (Perkins) Eaton.

A memorial service was held on Friday, Oct. 6, 2000, at the chapel of Serenity Meadows Funeral Home in Riverview, Fla.

Lt. Col. James Callahan Hefti Sr., 80, of Charleston, S.C., died on Oct. 4, 2000, in Charleston, S.C.

He was born in Brooklyn on Feb. 17, 1920, the son of the late Julius A. and Leonora Genevieve (Callahan) Hefti.

At the family’s request, there will be no visitation. Funeral services will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., at a later date, with burial at Arlington National Cemetery.

The James A. McAlister, Inc. Funeral Home in Charleston, S.C., is in charge of arrangements.

Published 10/05/00

Cora M. LaBombard

Morrisonville — Cora M. LaBombard, 88, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born on Rand Hill on Oct. 3, 1912, the daughter of George and Malvina (Bombard) St. Louis.

She was a member of several senior citizens groups, including the Senior Center and R.S.V.P., where she was a driver for several years. She enjoyed cooking and was a member of St. Alexander's Church.

She married John W. LaBombard on May 7, 1974, at the United Methodist Church in Plattsburgh. Mr. LaBombard died on Dec. 20, 1985.

She is survived by several cousins, including Sid St. Louis of Morrisonville and Rita Boyer of Morrisonville; six grandchildren, George Comstock of Washington, Lucy Covel of West Chazy, Cora Lynn Larson of California, Patty Owens of California, Robert Comstock of Watertown and Norma Hill of Dannemora; 17 great-grandchildren; several nieces, including Gladys Walker of Malone; several nephews; and several close friends, including Alice Marquis of Ithaca, Dorothy Jessey of Plattsburgh, Dorothy Ricci of Plattsburgh and Alice Bishop of Morrisonville.

Her son, Robert Comstock, died April 26, 1986. Three brothers, Leo, Alexander and Leager St. Louis, also died earlier.

At her request, there will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday from St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery in Plattsburgh.

Memorial donations may be made to the St. Alexander's Building Fund or the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The O'Neill-Redden-Drown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh is in charge of arrangements.

Beulah M. Guay

PLATTSBURGH — Beulah M. Guay, 86, of Evergreen Valley Nursing Home and formerly of McMartin Street, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000.

She was born in Ellenburg on Jan. 5, 1914, the daughter of John and Pearl (Grimshaw) Malark.

Mrs. Guay married Arthur Guay at St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh in 1937.

She was a member of St. Peter's Church.

Mrs. Guay owned and operated Guay's Grocery Store & Cottages on Margaret Street for 35 years. Later, she was a matron/cook at the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department until her retirement in 1984.

Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Wayne and Kathy Guay of Plattsburgh, Andrew and Margaret Guay of Cadyville and John Guay of Saratoga; two daughters and one son-in-law, Mrs. John (Beverly) Ferrara of Plattsburgh and Rhonda Guay of Plattsburgh; four brothers and two sisters-in-law, Bernard Malark of Warwick, R.I., Robert and Betty Malark of Florida, Kenneth Malark of Warwick, R.I., and Morris and Barbara Malark of Providence, R.I.; one sister and brother-in-law, Mrs. Donald (Luella) Conrardy of Cranston, R.I.; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Arthur in 1986; an infant son, Ronald Guay; one brother, Clayton Guay; and two sisters, Loretta Bird and Frances Baker.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, Oct. 6, 2000, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 9 a.m. in St. Peter's Church. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Northeastern New York Alzheimer's Disease Assistance Center, Sibley Hall - Suite 227, 101 Broad St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901.

Gladys Rose Hart

Keeseville — Gladys Rose Hart, 69, of Huntsville, Ala., and formerly of Keeseville, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000, at the Huntsville Medical Center.

She was born in Plattsburgh on Sept. 24, 1931, the daughter of Raymond and Irene (LaRose) LaPidus.

She graduated from Keeseville High School. She was a homemaker and loving wife and mother to her family.

Survivors include her husband, Henry J. Hart Sr. of Keeseville; four daughters, Sharron Hart of New Hope, Ala., Donna Howell of Huntsville, Ala., Debra Hart of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Cindy Meadows of San Antonio, Texas; four sons, Henry Hart Jr. of Plattsburgh, Bruce Hart of Naples, Fla., Stephen Hart of North Carolina, and Michael Hart of Huntsville, Ala.; 11 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two sisters, Linda Wooley and her husband Marshall of Niceville, Fla., and Barbara Geno of Plattsburgh; and one brother, Howard Wemette and his wife Debbie of Plattsburgh.

She was predeceased by her beloved parents; four brothers, Sonny, Roger, Eugene and Robert; her sister, Beverly; and her dear son, Dale Allen Hart.

Calling hours will be held Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Keeseville. A graveside service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at St. John's Church in Keeseville, with Rev. Garvin Demarais, pastor, reciting committal prayers.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Keeseville Rescue Squad.

Bernard K. Genier

Mineville — Bernard K. Genier, 71, of Federal Street in Mineville, died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2000, at his home.

He was born on Jan. 30, 1929, at Mineville, the son of William and Luella (Wilson) Genier.

He had been employed at Republic Steel Corp. in Mineville and for 20 years served with the Town of Moriah Police Department. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by his wife, Madeline Priscilla (Facteau) Genier, whom he married on Nov. 18, 1951.

He is also survived by two sons, Francis Genier and his companion, Linda Walter of Port Henry and Joshua Genier of Mineville; two sisters, Louise O’Connor of Mineville and Gertrude Fairbanks and her husband John of Mineville; three brothers, Glenn and Loretta Genier of Buffalo, John and Angie Genier of Mineville and Donald and Gloria Genier of Connecticut.

He was predeceased by Anna Genier and William Genier.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, Oct. 5, 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 Friday, Oct. 6, 2000, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Moriah, with the Rev. Alice Hobbs officiating. Burial will follow in the South Moriah Cemetery.

Bernard L. Bailey, 73, of Duane Street in St. Regis Falls, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000, at his home, while under the loving care of his family. He had been in ill health.

He was born March 7, 1927, in St. Regis Falls, the son of the late Wilbur and Dorothy (Williams) Bailey.

Calling hours will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Ann’s Church, with the Rev. John Demo officiating. Burial will be in the Santa Clara Cemetery.

Published 10/04/00

Elmira G. "Myra" Gebo

Plattsburgh — Mrs. Elmira G. "Myra" Gebo, 83, formerly of Monty Street, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000, at the Meadowbrook Health Care Facility.

She was born in Plattsburgh on April 25, 1917, the daughter of the late Clifford H. and Elmyra (Garrant) Reeves.

She was the widow of Roland F. Gebo, who died Aug. 19, 1989.

Myra enjoyed gardening and crocheting and was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church.

She is survived by two sons and two daughters-in-law, Roland "Ron" and Bonnie Gebo of Plattsburgh and Donald "Joe" and Donna "Tina" Gebo of Walpole, N.H.; a daughter and a son-in-law, Beverly and Clifford LaBombard of Wilton; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Pearl and Donald Latour of Peru, Irene Camacho of New Jersey, and Shirley and Doug Rushford of Plattsburgh; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by several brothers and sisters.

Calling hours will be Thursday from 10 to 11 a. m. at the Brown Funeral Home, with a funeral mass to follow in the funeral home chapel. Entombment will follow in Whispering Maples Mausoleum on the Tom Miller Road.

Friends wishing may make donations to the American Heart Association.

Hazel I. Greeno

Keeseville — Hazel I. Greeno, 82, of River Street in Keeseville, died Monday, Oct. 2, 2000 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, following a lengthy illness.

She was born in Addison, Vt., on Dec. 30, 1917, the daughter of Stanley 0. and Evia M. (Bibeau) Barrows.

She was formerly of Pittsford, Vt., having moved to Keeseville in 1950.

She was employed at the Vermont Sanitarium for a time, Prescott's Mill in Keeseville and also worked as a waitress.

She especially enjoyed being a grandmother and also enjoyed camping and fishing.

Survivors include five grandchildren, Cindee Kutcha, Cheryl Barber, Candy Desotelle, Holly Rock and David Cook; great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and one very special and dear friend, her daughter-in-law, Sally Cook Hues.

She was predeceased by her husband, Maurice F. Greeno; her son, Arnold L. Cook; and five brothers, Lawrence L., Cecil A., Donald R., Lester and Babe Barrows.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Keeseville and Thursday from 11 to 1 p.m. at the Barnard Funeral Home in Pittsford, Vt. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. at the Barnard Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery in Pittsford, Vt.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Independent Baptist Church in Keeseville.

Bertha C. (Badger LaRose) Gonyea

Morrisonville — Mrs. Bertha C. (Badger LaRose) Gonyea, 90, of the Flat Rock Road, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center.

She was born in Plattsburgh on Feb. 12, 1910, the daughter of the late George E. and Emma (Badger) Badger.

Bertha was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking. She was a member of the Saranac Senior Citizens and St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville.

She was predeceased by her husband, Leonard Gonyea; a sister, Olive Welch; and a brother, Lewis Badger.

She is survived by five stepsons and their spouses, Marvin and Jennette Gonyea of Hudson Falls, Armond and Linda Gonyea of Fort Edward, Gary and Patricia Gonyea of Pulaski, Gerald and Virginia Gonyea of Greenbrier, Tenn., and Donald and Byrle Gonyea of Hudson Falls; two stepdaughters, Verna Desourdy of Hudson Falls and Gloria Bren of Trail, Minn.; a sister, Rita LaVarnway of Saranac; several stepgrandchildren; stepgreat-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home, Park Row in Cadyville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday at 1 p.m. at St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville. Interment will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery.

Friends wishing may make donations to the Fitzpatrick Cancer Center.

Kenneth S. Thayer

Altona — Kenneth S. Thayer, 68, of 8 Irona Road, died Sunday, Oct. 1, 2000, at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, after a seven-year battle with emphysema.

He was born in Oil City, Pa., on May 26, 1932, the son of Easton and Marie (Cramer) Thayer.

He married Janice Bushey on Oct. 18, 1959, in Cumberland Head, Plattsburgh.

He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1972. He was a veteran of the Korean War, where he served as a hydraulics engineer.

He then was employed at Kason Corporation in Champlain until their relocation. For the next 13 years, he was employed at Plattsburgh State, until his retirement in 1994.

Survivors include his wife, Janice; two daughters, Jacqueline and her husband Robert Hostler of Carson City, Nev., and Karen and her husband Kenneth Barcomb of Altona; and one son, Kenneth and his fiancee Leslie Pageau of Altona. His three grandchildren, Justine and Chelsea Barcomb and Easton Hostler, also survive him.

Kenneth was predeceased by his mother, Marie Cramer and his father, Easton Thayer; his sister Marjorie and his brothers, Richard and William.

Honoring Mr. Thayer's wishes, there will be no services. Mr. Thayer wanted his body donated to research to further the study of lung disease. He was sent to Albany Medical Research College.

Any donations in his memory may be made to the Altona EMS.

Garland E. "Nick" Nichols, died Sept. 27, 2000, in Holiday, Fla. He was born in South Hill, Va.

Services were held at Episcolpal Church in New Port Richey, Fla., on Sept. 30, 2000.

Arrangements were by the Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes in Holiday, Fla.

Published 10/03/00

Margaret A, Saumier, 75, of 20 Church Street, Saranac Lake, died Sunday, Oct. 1, 2000, at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.

Calling hours will be at Fortune - Keough Funeral Home, Inc. on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A bible vigil service will take place at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 1 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 4, 2000, at St. Bernard's Church in Saranac Lake. Burial will follow at St. Bernard’s Cemetery in Saranac Lake.

Published 10/02/00

PLATTSBURGH — Marian A. Knox, 70, of Wildwood Estates, died Friday, September 29, at her home.

She was born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York on August 6, 1930, the daughter of Henrick and Frances (Michelitsch) Anderson.

She was co-owner of the North Country Club Restaurant in Keeseville and had previously worked for the Brooklyn Eagle and Press-Republican newspapers.

She was a member of the Peru Community Church for many years.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Dana, Jr., and Petra Knox of Edison, N.J.; one daughter, Laura Fout of Plattsburgh; six grandchildren, Autumn, Talitha, Christian, Susanna, Seth and Bobby; two great-grandsons, Stuart and Ross; one sister, Edith Kenney of Marietta, Georgia; and one brother, Henry Anderson of Brooklyn, New York.

She was predeceased by her husband, Dana E. Knox, Sr., in September 1979.

Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. from the Lester E. Thew Funeral Home in Peru. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. from the Peru Community Church in Peru with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Parker, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in God’s Acre Cemetery.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Plattsburgh Chapter of the American Red Cross or the Peru Community Church Building Fund.

GRACE WILKINS, age 84, of 20 Church Street, Saranac Lake, died Saturday, September 30, 2000, at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.

Calling hours will take place at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, Inc., on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Bible vigil service will take place Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, October 4, 2000, at St. Bernard’s Church in Saranac Lake. Following cremation, interment will take place in St. Bernard’s Cemetery in Saranac Lake.

Published 10/01/00

Plattsburgh — Pearl Amelia Trombley, 79, of San Antonio, Texas, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000, at Pocono Medical Center in East Stroudsburg, Pa.

She was born in Plattsburgh on Aug. 24, 1921, daughter of Albert and Gertrude May (Laundry) Trombley.

Pearl lived in Plattsburgh until 1977, moving to San Antonio, Texas. She was a member of St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh and enjoyed bowling, bingo, crafts, crocheting and knitting.

Pearl is survived by four daughters and two sons-in-law, Theresa Goldbaum of San Antonio, Texas, Bonnie and Eugene Walraven of Long Pond, Pa., Nancy Bernard of Cadyville and Gail and Robert Fairweather of Edgewood, Wash.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Lawrence and Carolyn Trombley of Hondo, Texas, and Timothy and Andrea Trombley of San Antonio, Texas; two sisters, Theresa Martineau of Ocala, Fla., and Judy Blair of Peru; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Irwin "Bozo" and Bernadette Parent of Morrisonville and Michael "Mickey" Parent of Plattsburgh; fourteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Pearl was predeceased by her husband, Louis Lawrence Trombley, in 1971; and one granddaughter, April Bruce.

Calling hours will be Sunday, Oct. 1, 2000, 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, Oct. 2, 2000, at 11 a.m. from St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery in Plattsburgh.

CHAZY — Louis A. Boire, 80, of Route 9, died Friday, Sept. 29, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Coopersville, on March 2, 1920, the son of Alexander and Amelia (Tetreault) Boire.

He married Evelyn Rider on July 27, 1942, in Sacred Heart Church in Chazy. Louis and Evelyn were the owners and operators of Boire's Florist, Inc. in Chazy for 32 years.

He had previously worked with Maynard Trombly as a carpenter during the construction of the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base, as a mechanic for Wm. Finney and Son, John Deere Sales and Service in Plattsburgh, in animal husbandry and as a school bus driver for Hearts Delight Farm in Chazy.

Mr. Boire was a member of Sacred Heart Church, the Knights of Columbus Council 3525 of Champlain and a former member of the Plattsburgh Elks Lodge 621 and Plattsburgh Moose Lodge 2390.

Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; two daughters, Barbara and her husband Robert Clark of St. Albans, Vt., and Diana Boire and Alan Adorisio of Essex Junction, Vt.; one son, Steven and his wife Ellen Boire of Chazy; nine brothers and sisters, Leo and Eva Boire of Clinton, Mass., Donald and Geneva Boire of West Chazy, Orel and Theresa Boire of Chazy, Marcel and Joyce Boire of Altona, Madeline and Donald Favreau of Chazy, Germaine and John Giles of Seffner, Fla., Gabriel and Marie Boire of Westboro, Mass., Roger and Rose Mary Boire of Beekmantown and Arthur and Jeanne Boire of Point au Roche; five grandchildren, Timothy and wife Lina Clark, Brian Clark, Randal and wife Stacey Clark, Casey Boire and Corey Boire; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A brother, John Boire and two sisters, Loretta Favreau and Gloria Boire, died earlier.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2000, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. The Knights of Columbus Council 3525 will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the council and will conduct a prayer service at 7:15 p.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church in Chazy. Members of the Catholic Daughters will meet at the church. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Chazy Fire Department.

Alfred "Bud" Dumas, 94, of the Franklin County Nursing Home in Malone and formerly of Pike Street in Fort Covington, died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2000, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone.

He was born in Constable on Aug. 12, 1906, the son of the late William and Emma (Bova) Dumas.

Calling hours will be Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cappiello-McKenzie and Cosgrove Funeral Home in Fort Covington. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church with the Rev. Martin Farrell officiating. Burial will be in the new St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fort Covington.

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