Published 11/4/00

Plattsburgh — Carl J. "Poochie" Martin, 59, of Sears Boulevard, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2000.

He was born in Plattsburgh, the son of Earle and Grace (Tacy) Martin.

Carl graduated from St. John's in Plattsburgh and Champlain College in Burlington, Vt. He married the former Rose Portera on July 10, 1965, in Alabama.

Carl was a U.S. Army veteran. He worked in the Parole Office at Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora. Carl was a communicant at St. John's Church in Plattsburgh. He was an avid New York Yankees and New York Giants fan.

Survivors include his wife, Rose Martin of Plattsburgh; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Angela and James Fleming of Plattsburgh, Leslie and Rahn Marion of Plattsburgh and April Martin of Plattsburgh; one brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Helen Martin of Chateaugay; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Joyce and Leo LaChappel of Sherburne, N.Y., June Squires of Plattsburgh and Wanda and Robert Papineau of Plattsburgh; five grandchildren, Joshua Fleming, Ariel Martin, Dereck Fleming, Brantley Marion and Jessica Fleming; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by one brother, Tyrone "Buzz" Martin.

Calling hours will be held Monday 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 Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. John's Church in Plattsburgh. Burial will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Donations may be made to the family.

Ellenburg Depot — Rita M. Rabideau, 65, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2000, at her residence.

She was born in Champlain on April 13, 1935, the daughter of Wilfred and Elizabeth (Ebare) Roberts.

She was a member of St. Edmund's Church in Ellenburg and was a 1954 graduate of Mooers Central School.

She is survived by her husband, Rufus J. Rabideau; a son, Mark Rabideau of Ellenburg Depot; a daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Jeff McNeil of Ellenburg Depot; a stepson and stepdaughter and their spouses, Brian and Mary Rabideau of Ellenburg Depot and Beverly and Eddie Nichols of Churubusco; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Francis and Helen Roberts of Champlain, Morris and Pauline Roberts of Champlain, Ronald and Janet Roberts of Mooers and Gerald and Joan Roberts of Mooers; five sisters and two brothers-in-law, Evelyn Beebe of Coopersville, Doris and Daylord Trombly of Mooers, Dora Filion of Mooers, Margaret and Jack Dragoon of Mooers and Elizabeth Babbie of Champlain; three grandchildren, Amanda, Ashley and Joshua McNeil; six stepgrandchildren, Timothy, Jason, Bradley and Adam Nichols and Matthew and Lucas Rabideau; and several nieces and nephews,

She was predeceased by her parents; a brother, Richard Roberts; and two sisters, Pearl Babbie and Leita LaPier.

Visiting hours will be held on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the E.F. Drown Funeral Service in Ellenburg Depot. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday from St. Edmund's Church in Ellenburg. Burial will follow in Whispering Maples Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Ellenburg Depot.

Memorial donations may be made to the Ellenburg Depot Fire Department, the H.K. Freedman Renal Center or Hospice of the North Country. For directions and guest book, please visit www. Legacy. com.

Francis W. "Toot" Coolidge, 73, of Spruce Street in Lake Placid, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2000, at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.

Mr. Coolidge was born in Lake Placid on June 24, 1927, the son of Ralph and Marjorie (Carson) Coolidge.

There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held on Monday morning at 11 a.m. at the Adirondack Community Church in Lake Placid, with the Rev. Mark Demers, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the North Elba Cemetery.

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

Tabitha Rena Payton, 28, of Marietta, Ga., died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2000.

She was born in Fulton County, Ga.

The family will receive friends after 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000, at the Medford-Peden Funeral Home, 1408 Canton Highway, N.E., in Marietta, Ga. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5th, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Georgia Memorial Park in Marietta.

Nelsina "Peg" Troskowski, 80, of North Main Street in AuSable Forks, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

Visitation hours will be on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home in AuSable Forks. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at the Holy Name Catholic Church in AuSable Forks at a time to be announced.

Published 11/3/00

Plattsburgh — On All Saints Day, Nov. 1st, 2000, our beloved Isola "Nana" Martin of Russell Barnard Apartments, Plattsburgh, died at CVPH Medical Center at the age of 99.

She was born in Plattsburgh on Feb. 28, 1901, the daughter of Edmond and Ella (Savage) Bourgerie.

She married Edward Martin in January 1918 at St. Peter's Church. He died in 1956.

She was brought up at the Point Au Roche lighthouse, where her grandfather was the lighthouse keeper.

She spent many years of her life as a loving mother and nana. She worked for ten years at Merkel’s Department Store. Over the years, she made many beautiful hand crafts and ceramics.

Survivors include her devoted daughter and caregiver, Wanda Martin, who resided with her; a daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and Raymond Gallant of Silver Lake Road and Bradenton, Fla.; a son and daughter-in-law, Curtice and Betty Martin of Titusville, Fla.; 12 grandchildren and spouses, Sharon and Dave Gade of Rotterdam, Judi and George O'Brien of Plattsburgh, Nancy and Lee Price of Alexandria, La., Patti King of Plattsburgh, Connie and Gary Giles of Morrisonville, Suellen and Thomas Garabedian of Bradenton, Fla., Dawn and Tony Russo of Titusville, Fla., Richard and Linda Martin of Chazy, Bonnie and Leo O'Brien of Burlington, Vt., Jami and Michael Whiteman of Monroe, Conn., Kimberly and Jamie Hall of Stuarts Draft, Va., and Eddie Martin of Florida.

She is also survived by 18 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her oldest son, William Martin, in 1985; a brother, Ogilman Bourgerie and a sister, Electa Guay.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, Nov. 3, 2000, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Brown's Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A funeral Mass celebrating her life will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m. from St. Peter's Church and burial will follow in the family plot in St. Peter's Cemetery.

Masses may be offered in her memory.

Westport — William David LaMountain passed away on Nov. 1st, 2000, at Fletcher Allen Hospital in Burlington, Vt.

"Bill", as he was called by his family and friends, was born on Nov. 14, 1924, to Frederick and Nellie (Hayes) LaMountain in Essex.

He came from a family of ten brothers and sisters. Bill worked diligently for Rock Harbor Farm for over 40 years, along with many other jobs. Among many things, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

This husband, father and grandfather greatly influenced the lives of those he touched.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Evelyn Pearl (Clark) LaMountain; four children, Bernard and his wife Monika LaMountain of Columbus, Ga., Gary and his wife Diana LaMountain of Chester, Va., Janet and her husband Frank Holland of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Nancy and her husband Donald Miller from Elizabethtown; three sisters, Helen Sharrow of Whallonsburg, Grace Garand of Westport and Esther Auclaire of Pottersville; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held in his honor on Saturday, Nov. 4th, at the New Burt Cemetery in Whallonsburg at 10 a.m.

Donations can be made in his memory to North Country Lifeflight, P.O. Box 994, Saranac Lake, NY 12983 or The National Kidney Foundation.

Witherbee — Andrew J. Russo Sr., 90, of Broad Street in Witherbee, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000, at the Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Vt., following a short illness.

He was born on April 19, 1910, at Witherbee.

Andy was employed at the Republic Steel Iron Mines in Mineville for 42 years. He was a member of the Port Henry Council 384 Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Colleen and Brian Curler of Vergennes, Vt., and Karen Russo of Mineville; a son and daughter-in-law, Andrew Jr. and Lori Russo of North Hudson; two grandchildren, Darren Curler and Nicole Curler; five sisters, Angie Allard of Renssalear, Theresa Martin of Rhode Island, Evelyn Barbetta of Clifton Park, Josephine Brace of Mineville and Delores Burhart of Mineville; three brothers, James Fernandez of Moriah, Anthony Fernandez of Witherbee and Louis Fernandez of Mineville; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife, Nina Russo; his son, Michael Russo; and three brothers, Joseph Russo, John Russo and Manuel Fernandez.

Calling hours will be held Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Harland Funeral Home in Port Henry. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Church of All Saints in Mineville. Father Michael Toth will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Peter & Paul Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the High Peaks Hospice, Box 195, Mineville, NY 12956.

Carl J. Martin, 59, of Sears Boulevard in Plattsburgh, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2000.

He was born in Plattsburgh, the son of Earle and Grace (Tacy) Martin.

Arrangements are incomplete at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Frances Mary Carlucci, 92, of Main Street in Warrensburg, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000, at the Hallmark Nursing Home in Glens Falls.

She was born in Morrisonville on Sept. 5, 1908, the daughter of William and Mary (Miller) LeCuyer.

At Frances’ request, there will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held Saturday at noon at the old St. Alexander's Cemetery in Morrisonville.

Arrangements are by the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Published 11/2/00

Gloversville, N.Y. — Mrs. Lenore Huckans DeGolyer, 80, of 59 Fifth Avenue in Gloversville, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000, at Nathan Littauer Hospital following a lengthy illness.

She was born on Aug. 22, 1920, in Gloversville, the daughter of Leonard and Ava L. (Varnes) Huckans. She was a lifelong area resident.

Mrs. DeGloyer was a 1938 graduate of Gloversville High School and attended the former Gloversville Business School. She was a legal secretary with Wood, Wood Holtzworth & Seward in Gloversville for many years. She retired in 1975.

Mrs. DeGloyer was a member of the North Main Street United Methodist Church in Gloversville, where she was also a Sunday School teacher and member of the United Methodist Women. She was a former secretary of the Board of the Gloversville Free Library for many years, a former Cub Scout den mother and a Columbia School PTA member.

Mrs. DeGolyer enjoyed the outdoors, especially canoeing, camping and horseback riding. She owned a horse and was a member of the Johnstown Horse Club.

She married Victor L. DeGolyer on July 6, 1947.

Survivors include her husband of Gloversville; two daughters, Cynthia L. DeGolyer of Johnstown and Christine A. Schoonmaker of Gloversville; a son, James L. DeGolyer of Port Kent; a daughter-in-law, Bonnie L. Smith DeGolyer of Port Kent; a son-in-law, Peter R. Schoonmaker of Gloversville; a brother, Leonard Huckans of Gloversville; two sisters, Dorothy Naple of Wells, N.Y., and Audrey Ferro of St. Augustine, Fla.; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Her sister, Jeannette Lanzara of Venice, Fla., predeceased her.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday at Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, Inc., 51 Fremont Street in Gloversville, where a funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Saturday with the Rev. Dr. Alan C. Rhodes, pastor of the North Main Street United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will take place at Broadalbin Mayfield Rural Cemetery in Broadalbin.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1450 Western Ave., Room 101, Albany, NY 12203-3572 or the North Main St. United Methodist Church, 316 N. Main St., Gloversville, NY 12078.

Ralph E. Decker, 56, of Deshler, Ohio, and formerly of Westport, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

Arrangements are incomplete with the Hamilton Funeral Home in Westport.

Isola M. Martin, 99, of Flynn Avenue in Plattsburgh, died Nov. 1, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

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

Published 10/31/00

Yardley, Pa. — Sister Mary Agatha Quinn, GNSH, 92, died Oct. 29, 2000, in St. Joseph's Community, Grey Nuns Motherhouse, Yardley, Pa., in the 66th year of her religious life.

Sister was born in Lowell, Mass., to the late Timothy and Julia (Coughlin) Quinn, on Aug. 12, 1908.

Sister Mary Agatha attended Immaculate Conception Elementary School, Lowell High School and obtained her certificate in nursing from Massachusetts State Hospital in Tewksberry in 1933. Sister was a licensed RN in the states of Massachusetts and New York.

Sister Mary Agatha (Agnes J. Quinn) entered the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart on Jan. 3, 1934, and professed her vows on July 16, 1935.

At A. Barton Hepburn Hospital in Ogdensburg, Sister served for 18 years, 1937 to 1955, in the roles of supervisor and instructor in obstetrics. Her labors there were highly valued by her co-workers. Sister worked a year at Griffin Memorial Hospital in Kodiak, Alaska, 1955 to 1956, and in St. Joseph's Nursing Home in Ogdensburg for five years, 1956 to 1960, before taking on elementary teaching assignments in Depew, 1960 to 1963, and Jackson Heights, 1964 to 1974, both in New York. She retired to the Motherhouse in 1974.

In addition to her religious family, Sister is survived by several nieces and nephews. Her brothers, William and Dominic, both Oblates of Mary Immaculate, and John, as well as her sisters, Molly, Kay and Fran, have predeceased her.

A wake service was held at the Motherhouse at 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 30, 2000, followed by the Mass of Christian burial at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2000. Burial is in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pa.

Chateaugay — Edna M. Dupree, 75, of East Main Street Road in Chateaugay, died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2000, at Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone.

She was born in Churubusco on March 28, 1925, the daughter of Joseph and Isabelle (Rushford) Decosse.

She was married to Robert Dupree on Aug. 25, 1948, in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Churubusco.

Mrs. Dupree is survived by her husband of 52 years; three daughters, Donna Barnes and her husband Barry of Chateaugay, Margaret "Peggy" Wood and her companion Marty Shaw of Malone and Lori Dupree and her companion Greg Fleury of Chateaugay; two sons and two daughters-in-law, Ricky Dupree of Brushton, Stephen and Lisa Dupree of Malone and Alice Dupree of Malone; a sister and brother-in-law, Eva and Alex Taillon of Massena; and ten grandchildren.

Those that preceded in death were a son, Daniel Dupree on April 17, 2000; and several brothers and sisters.

Mrs. Dupree graduated from Chateaugay High School and was employed at several different locations, including General Electric during World War II and also at Chateaugay Central School in the cafeteria, under the Green Thumb Program. Edna was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church, a member of St. Patrick's Altar and Rosary Society, the Chateaugay American Legion and formerly served on the Town of Chateaugay Board of Elections.

Calling hours will be held at the Chateaugay Funeral Home on Tuesday, Oct. 31st, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Chateaugay American Legion Auxiliary will conduct their service at 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000, in St. Patrick's Church, with Rev. Fay Ager officiating. Burial will take place at Immaculate Heart Cemetery in Churubusco.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Chateaugay Rescue Squad for Rescue Truck Fund.

Bourbonnais, Ill. — Lorne A. Schnell, 67, of Woodstock Lane in Bourbonnais, Ill., and a former resident of Mooers, died Oct. 12, 2000, in Las Vegas, Nev., after a sudden illness.

He was born on Jan. 3, 1933, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, the son of Albert and Maude (McBride) Schnell. His parents are deceased.

Survivors include his wife, the former Joanne Kline, of Bourbonnais; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Gina Schnell of Alexandria, Va., and Michael and Lisa Schnell of Temecula, Calif.; two daughters and one son-in-law, Jennifer and David Dearborn of Manchester, N.H., and Julie Schnell and special friend Michael Chellino of Kankakee, Ill.; two grandsons, Jakob Dearborn and Eric Schnell; and many cousins.

One sister, Florence Schnell, is deceased.

Mr. Schnell was an executive for Centeon-Aventis Behring from 1984 until he retired in 1994. He was on the Board of Directors and former member of the Kankakee County Symphony and a founding member of the Kankakee Valley Youth Orchestra.

He worked as a consultant at the Kankakee County Training Center, volunteered as a tutor for English as a Second Language at the King Center and was Sergeant-at-Arms for the Kankakee Rotary Club.

He was an accomplished violinist and loved to restore violins. He enjoyed golf, woodworking and being a grandpa.

He had gained his U.S. citizenship and was looking forward to voting in his first election.

Visitation was held at the Hertz-Thoma Chapel in Kankakee, with services at the Asbury United Methodist Church, where he was a member. Pastor Leah Pogemiller officiated. Cremation rites were accorded, with inurnment in the Belvidere Cemetery in Onawa, Iowa.

Memorials may be made to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, or the Kankakee Valley Youth Orchestra, where a fund will be set up at the Capstone Bank in Kankakee.

Malone — Albert J. Charland, 64, of the Bruso Road, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2000, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center.

He was born on Feb. 2, 1936, in Malone, the son of Leonard and Dorothy (Smith) Charland.

He married Genevieve Tebo on Sept. 17, 1960, at St. George's Church in Burke. She survives.

Besides his wife and his mother, Dorothy Smith Charland LaPlante of the Alice Hyde Nursing Home in Malone, he is survived by four daughters and two sons-in-law, Pam and Philip Denny, Nanette and William Godin and Jeanette Tummons, all of the Malone area and Laura Charland of Syracuse; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Brent and Rebecca Charland and Michael Charland, all of the Malone area and Scott and Dana Charland of Maryland; two sisters, Mrs. Emerson (Joanne) Ward and Mrs. Lawrence (Mary Anne) Jock, both of Malone; one brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Rose Charland of Toledo, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Adam Charland, Colleen Charland, Trent Tummons, Chadd Charland, Aimee Denny, Daniel Charland, Tanner Godin and Joseph Godin; also several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Mr. Charland lived all his life in the Malone area and attended local schools in Malone. He worked in the dairy business for 32 years. He was employed by Sentinel Elm Dairy on the Porter Road through the 1950’s and 1960’s. He owned and operated his own dairy farm and drove bulk milk trucks for Malone Dairy and the Chateaugay Co-op. He later became the manager of the Malone Dairy milk plant on the West Main Street Road in Malone.

He retired in 1995, and was a family home care provider for the last 12 years. His hobbies were gardening, yard work, fishing, hunting and spoiling his grandchildren. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of Notre Dame Church.

There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2000, in Notre Dame Church, with Msgr. C. John McAvoy officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Lake Titus Road.

Funeral arrangements are through St. Mary-Murphy Funeral Home, Inc.

Ronald J. Rondeau, 67, of Spring Street in Colton, N.Y., died Monday, Oct. 23, 2000, at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

He was born Jan. 20, 1933, in Black Brook, the son of Joseph and Viola (Douglas) Rondeau.

Graveside services with full military honors were held on Thursday, Oct. 26th, at 11 a.m. at the Stark Cemetary in South Colton, with Rev. Howard Venette presiding.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Buck Funeral Home in Colton.

Published 10/30/00

PERU — Burton E. Rock, 79, of the Lapham Mills Road died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2000, at his home while under the care of his family and Hospice of the North Country.

He was born in Saranac Lake, Feb. 17, 1921, the son of Frank A. and Elizabeth F. (Lamay) Rock.

He married the former Thelma M. Rock on June 24, 1944, at St. Augustine’s Church in Peru. She died Oct. 11, 1998.

He served in the United States Army overseas from 1940 to 1943, having received a Purple Heart, the French Cross, Bronze Star, and various medals and honors. He was a charter and lifetime member of the Peru VFW Post 309, and a member of the West Plattsburgh American Legion Post 1619. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Pauline and Ray Ferrara of Coral Springs, Fla., and Chris Ann and Ross Sartwell of Clintonville; three sons and three daughters-in-law, Donald and Sue Rock of Schenectady, Michael and Patricia Rock of Peru, and Frank and Karen Rock of Keeseville; one brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank "Tom" Rock of Arizona; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Mary Crouch of Rensselaer, Julia "Peggy" and Thomas Conway of Arizona, and Lita and Fran Merrill of Schuyler Falls; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife; and one son, Walter Daniels in 1994.

There will be no public calling hours. Military honors will be accorded at the Peru VFW Post 309, Friday, Nov. 3, 2000 at 11 a.m., with a gathering to follow at the Post.

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

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

VINELAND, N.J. — Cheryl (Dees) Rock, 44, died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000 at the S. J. H. S.-Millville Division in New Jersey, after an extended illness.

Born in Philadelphia, Pa., she was a resident of the Vineland area for the past 20 years and attended Philadelphia Public Schools.

She was employed by Bassetti Photo Inc., of Minotola, N.J., working in the office and helping with school photographs. Most of her life she was a homemaker, staying home and taking care of her children.

She enjoyed selling and buying at the flea market, collecting Beanie Babies, dolls, Hummel figurines and baseball cards. She also enjoyed horseback riding, going to the beach and gardening around the house.

She was an avid football fan, especially the Philadelphia Eagles, and helped her children practice soccer and baseball.

She was a covenant member of the Olivet Wesleyan Church of Glassboro, N.J. and was active in the choir.

Survivors include her husband of 15 years, Dean Rock of Vineland, N.J.; one son, Kyle Rock of Vineland; two twin daughters, Samantha and Shannon Rock of Vineland; four brothers, Leon and Steven Dees of Philadelphia, Jimmy Dees of Maryland, and William Dees of Maple Shade, N.J.; and two sisters, Linda Puesi of Rosenhayn, N.J., and Mary Jane Pitman of Vineland.

She was predeceased by her parents, Leon and Dorothy Dees; one daughter, Deanna; and one brother, Walter.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, Oct. 30, 2000 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Cadyville Wesleyan Church.

Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m.

Burial will take place in St. Alexander’s Cemetery in Morrisonville following the services.

Arrangements are with the R. W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

CHAMPLAIN — Donald J. Lafountain, 61, of Route 9 died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2000 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born on Nov. 24, 1938, the son of Wilmer and Rose Lafountain.

Donald is survived by his wife, the former Mary Wrye; a son, Rusty Lafountain of Champlain; a daughter, Tracey Adams of Mooers; a sister, Joan Kaufman of Champlain; and two grandchildren, Sara and Melany Adams.

Calling hours will be Monday, Oct. 30 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the M.B. Clark Funeral Home in Champlain. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11 a.m. from St. Mary’s Church in Champlain. Entombment will follow at the Whispering Maples mausoleum in Plattsburgh.

WEST CHAZY — Leita M. LaPier, 65, of West Chazy died Friday, Oct. 27, 2000, at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Champlain on April 13, 1935, the daughter of Wilfred and Elizabeth (Ebere) Roberts.

She married Stanley LaPier on June 16, 1956, in St. Ann’s Church in Mooers Forks. Mrs. LaPier was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in West Chazy.

Survivors include her husband, Stanley; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Alan LaPier of Schenectady; Christopher and Diane LaPier of Dubuque, Iowa; and Dana and Katrina LaPier of Frederick, Md.; four daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Tony Garrow of Schenectady; Sheila and Hugh LaMoy of Mooers Forks; Cassandra and Calvin Hewson of Beekmantown; and Shelley and James Hurd of Phoenix, Az.; three granddaughters, Michelle and Jennifer Garrow; and Heather Hanson and her husband, Steve; one grandson, Jason LaMoy; one great-grandson, Kai Hanson; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Francis and Helen Roberts and Maurice and Pauline Roberts, all of Champlain; Ronald and Janet Roberts and Gerald and Alba (Jonie) Roberts, all of Mooers; six sisters and three brothers-in-law, Evaline Beebe of Coopersville; Dora Filion and Doris and Daylord Trombly, all of Mooers; Rita and Rufus Rabideau of Ellenburg; Margaret and John Dragoon of Mooers; and Elizabeth Babbie of Champlain.

A brother, Richard Roberts, and a sister, Pearl Babbie, died earlier.

Calling hours will be Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A funeral service will be Wed., Nov. 1, 2000, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in West Chazy.

Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the West Chazy Fire Department.

Published 10/29/00

East Fallowfield, Pa. — Marie Fern Deforge, 60, of East Fallowfield, Pa., died on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000, in Bryn Mawr Hospital. She was the wife of Robert P. Deforge, with whom she shared 43 years of marriage.

She was born in Burlington, Vt., the daughter of the late Lawrence and Cecile (Bessette) Gratton.

She was a graduate of St. Mary's High School, Class of 1958, in Niagara Falls and she attended Niagara University.

She resided in New York before moving to Pennsylvania in 1985. While in New York, she was a member of the Plattsburgh City School Board, a Pre-Cana Director for the Diocese of Ogdensburg, a member of the Mental Health Association and a member of Our Lady of Victory in Plattsburgh.

She was presently employed as a hostess supervisor at Whitford Country Club. She was a member of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Coatesville, Pa. She was the matriarch of High Meadows in East Fallowfield, Pa.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Lieutenant Colonel Robert D. Deforge, USMC, of New Bern, N.C., Douglas J. Deforge of Albany and James P. "Bo" Deforge of Honey Brook, Pa.; and one daughter, Denise M. Proulx of Ellenburg Center; five brothers, William Gratton of Iverness, Fla., Lawrence Gratto of Blackstone, Mass., Timothy Gratto of Lewiston, Thomas Gratto of Niagara Falls and Albert Olio of Cambridge, Vt.; three sisters, Jeanne Thomas of Huntsville, Ala., Wanda Wheelock of Brattleboro, Vt., and Angie Nulty of Williston, Vt.; and eight grandchildren.

Friends and family may call at the Wentz Funeral Home, 342 E. Chestnut Street in Coatesville, Pa., on Monday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2000, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 80 S. 17th Avenue in Coatesville, Pa. The interment will be private.

St. Albans, W. Va. — Rose Marie Hickman, 69, of St. Albans, W. Va., died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, at her residence after a short illness.

She was born in Ellenburg and was a 31-year resident of St. Albans, W. Va.

She was a homemaker and an employee of Harless Printing in St. Albans, W. Va. She attended Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Nitro, W. Va., and St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic Church in St. Albans, W. Va.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Hickman; her parents, Ernest and Delia (Bushey) Trombley; and four brothers and two sisters.

She is survived by a son, Randy Hickman, of Great Falls, Mont.; four daughters, Cynthia Hickman of St. Albans, W. Va., Constance Osburn of Elizabeth, W. Va., Cathy Ross of Huntersville, N.C., and Cheryl Jones of Great Falls, Mont.; a sister, Bernice Trombley of Ellenburg; six brothers, Manfred Trombley of Plattsburgh, Ivan Trombley of Ellenburg, Robert Trombley of Ellenburg, James Trombley of Dannemora, Ernest Trombley of Massena and Alger Trombley of Lewisburg, Ohio; and eight grandchildren.

Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29th, at the Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Avenue in St. Albans, W. Va. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 30, 2000, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park in St. Albans, W. Va.

Burton E. Rock, 79, of the Lapham Mills Road in Peru, died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2000, at his home, while under the care of his family and Hospice of the North Country.

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

Leita M. LaPier, 65, died Friday, Oct. 27, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center.

Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at St. Joseph's Church in West Chazy. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Gertrude Eler-Shaw, 72, of Park Avenue in Saranac Lake, died Friday, Oct. 27, 2000, at her home.

She was born Sept. 29, 1928, in Saranac Lake, the daughter of Austin and Betty (Pelkey) Gowan.

Calling hours will be held Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. The funeral service will follow at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Brookside Cemetery in Bloomingdale.

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