Published 11/11/00

Lake Placid — Donald G. Ryan, 84, of Grandview Avenue in Lake Placid, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, at the Uihlein Mercy Center, where he had been a resident for the past three years.

He was born in Chateaugay on Nov. 28, 1915, the son of Jeremiah and Catherine (Dormidy) Ryan.

Mr. Ryan was a graduate of the Lake Placid High School, Class of 1935 and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Don was a postal worker and mail carrier at the U.S. Post Office in Lake Placid, retiring in the late 1970's.

Mr. Ryan is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Wrisley) Ryan of Lake Placid; one son, Paul Ryan and his wife Janice of Niskayuna, N.Y.; a brother, Edward of Schenectady; three grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Four sisters, Winifred and Marguerite Ryan, Frances Strack and Rita Grady and three brothers, Walter, Robert and James Ryan, all died earlier.

Calling hours were held on Friday evening, Nov. 10th, at the Clark Funeral Home in Lake Placid. A Bible Vigil service was held on Friday evening at 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning, Nov. 11, at St. Agnes Church at 11 a.m., with Rev. Michael Gaffney officiating. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Lake Placid Volunteer Ambulance Service or the Uihlein Mercy Center in his memory.

Patricia L. Boynton, 42, of Main Street in Keene, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, at the Elizabethtown Community Hospital.

She was born on Oct. 24, 1958, the daughter of Lyman and the late Mary Ann (Shackett) Boynton.

No calling hours will be held. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, Nov. 11th at 1 p.m. at St. Brendan’s Catholic Church in Keene. Burial will follow in Norton Cemetery in Keene.

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

Wallace H. Russell, 84, of Peru Lane in Peru, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

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

James D. Silver, 71, of the Durand Road in Beekmantown, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, at his home.

Calling hours will be Monday, Nov. 13, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Chateaugay Funeral Home. A full funeral notice will be published at a later date.

Published 11/10/00

Leo W. Miller
West Chazy — Leo W. Miller, 42, of the Military Turnpike, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, as a result of an automobile accident.

He was born in Plattsburgh on April 19, 1958, the son of Leo and Yvonne (Duffany) Miller.

Leo married Noreen DuBrey in St. Joseph's Church in West Chazy in 1988. Mr. Miller worked as a correction officer for Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora for over 16 years. Mr. Miller was a member of St. Joseph's Church. He was an avid bowler, fisherman and hunter.

Survivors include his wife, Noreen Miller of West Chazy; one son, Justin Miller of West Chazy; one daughter, Krista Miller of West Chazy; two stepsons, Scott DuBrey of Plattsburgh and Christopher Waldron of Dannemora; his mother, Yvonne Miller of West Chazy; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Maynard Duffany and his wife Jaunita of Alderson, W.Va., Richard Miller and his wife Alfreda of West Chazy, Roger Miller and his wife Anna of Beekmantown and Henry Miller and his wife Brenda of Beekmantown; and several uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A Vigil service will be held at 3 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday at noon at St. Joseph's Church in West Chazy. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Betty Ann (Donivan) McCumber
San Antonio, Texas — Betty Ann (Donivan) McCumber, of San Antonio, Texas, died Nov. 5, 2000.

She was born in Plattsburgh on Feb. 17, 1942, the daughter of Norman and Veronica (Deso) Donivan.

She worked at the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base and Plattsburgh Municipal Lighting Department until she moved out of the area. She was a secretary for many years.

Survivors include her husband, Mark M. McCumber, of San Antonio, Texas; her mother, Veronica Venne and stepfather, Adrian Venne of Dannemora; two daughters, Kathy Appleton of Denver, Colo., and Karrie Green of Dallas, Texas; two sons, Todd Alexander of San Antonio, Texas, and Jeff Alexander of Huntsville, Texas; two brothers and their wives, Gary and Phyllis Donivan of Dannemora and Wayne and Jane Donivan of Glens Falls; one stepbrother and wife, Derrick and Dolly Venne of Dannemora; three stepsisters, Theresa and Ronnie Minckler of Ellenburg Center and Shirley and Dennis Gadway of Mooers Forks and Phyllis and Gary Donivan of Dannemora; several grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her father, Norman Donivan.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Dannemora, with Father Looby officiating. She will be placed in Whispering Maples Memorial Mausoleum in Ellenburg Depot.

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

Donald G. Ryan
Lake Placid — Donald G. Ryan, 84, of Grandview Avenue in Lake Placid, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, at the Uihlein Mercy Center, where he had been a resident for the past three years.

He was born in Chateaugay on Nov. 26, 1915, the son of Jerry and Catherine (Dormidy) Ryan.

Mr. Ryan was a graduate of the Lake Placid High School, Class of 1935 and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Don was a postal worker and mail carrier at the U.S. Post Office in Lake Placid, retiring in the late 1970's.

Mr. Ryan is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Wrisley) Ryan of Lake Placid; one son, Paul and his wife Janice Ryan of Niskayuna, N.Y.; a brother, Edward of Schenectady; three grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Four sisters, Winifred and Marguerite Ryan, Frances Strack and Rity Grady, all died earlier.

Friends may call on Friday evening, Nov. 10, 2000, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Clark Funeral Home in Lake Placid. There will be a Bible Vigil service on Friday evening at 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning, Nov. 11, at St. Agnes Church at 11 a.m., with Rev. Michael Gaffney officiating. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Lake Placid Volunteer Ambulance Service or the Uihlein Mercy Center in his memory.

Leo Hofbauer
Peru — Leo Hofbauer, 89, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000, at his home on Connors Road in Peru.

He was born in Vienna, Austria, on March 9, 1911, the son of Anthony and Marie (Zahlbruckner) Hofbauer.

His beloved wife, Mildred (Smith) predeceased him in 1994. His parents and two sisters, Mary Kaiser and Ruth Hofbauer, also predeceased him.

A son, Ronald and wife Marion survive him, along with granddaughters Krystal and Gretchen.

Leo narrowly missed being caught in the Titanic disaster in 1912, as his mother, who was bringing Leo and sister Mary to the United States to join their father in Buffalo, did not have one necessary shot needed to board the ill-fated liner. They took another ship instead.

Leo worked for Georgia Pacific as a sheet metal worker for 29 years and nine months, retiring in the late 1970's. He also, during his work years, built a lovely home on Cumberland Head himself. The house was sold when he and Mildred moved to the current location on Connors Road.

Leo enjoyed playing his keyboard, as he loved music. He liked dressing up, eating out and going for long drives in the country to enjoy our gorgeous North Country scenery, which he so loved.

He leaves many friends in this area: the seniors at the Nutrition sites in Peru and Keeseville and all his nice neighbors on Connors Road. They will miss him and his loving companion of four years, Bettye Meisner, will miss him most of all.

A memorial service for Leo has been planned at the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Plattsburgh on Route 22 for 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18th.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice in his name.

Dennis Howard McCreless II
Ellenburg Depot — Dennis Howard McCreless II, 48, of 603 Bull Run Road in Ellenburg Depot, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, at his home, under the care of his family and Hospice of the North Country.

He was born in Florence, Ala., on Aug. 1, 1952, the son of Dennis and Jeanette (Howell) McCreless Sr.

He was married to the former Sherryl Hart on Dec. 18, 1971, in St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh.

Mr. McCreless is survived by his wife of 29 years; two daughters, Holly Garceau and her husband Michael of Ellenburg and Myndi McCreless and her companion Robert Almodovar of Plattsburgh; a son, Dennis McCreless III of Ellenburg Depot; his mother, Jeanette McCreless of Florence, Ala.; two sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Lance Bretherick of Greenhill, Ala., and Mr. and Mrs. George Mojica of Florence, Ala.; three brothers, Mr. and Mrs. James McCreless of Central, Ala., Mr. and Mrs. Charlie McCreless of Florence, Ala., and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald McCreless of Florence, Ala.; six grandchildren; his father-in-law, George Hart of Ellenburg Depot; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Hart of Ellenburg Depot, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hart of Champlain, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tourville of Ellenburg Center and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hollingdale of Robinson, Maine; 26 nieces and nephews; 19 great-nieces and nephews; three aunts and one uncle.

Those that preceded in death were his father; and his mother-in-law, Mrs. Elsie Hart.

Mr. McCreless was employed as a correction officer with the New York State Department of Corrections, with his current assignment at Chateaugay. He was a member of St. Edmund’s Church in Ellenburg, involved with the Boy Scouts of America as a leader and a member of E.C.C.O.E.

He received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Air Force, serving from 1970 to 1973.

Visitation will be held at the family home on the Bull Run Road on Friday, Nov. 10th, from noon to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, in St. Edmund’s Church, with Rev. Joseph Trombley officiating. Cremation will take place at Green Mountain Crematory, Middlebury, Vt.

Donations in his memory may be made to his wife and family.

Funeral arrangements are with the Chateaugay Funeral Home in Chateaugay.

Teresa G. Antkowiak
Rouses Point — Teresa G. (Wallace) Antkowiak, 89, formerly of White Street in Schenectady, died Nov. 7, 2000, after a long illness at Cedar Hedge Nursing Home in Rouses Point.

She was born in Schenectady, attended school there and lived most of her life in Schenectady.

She was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary’s Church in Schenectady and belonged to the "Trainman Sisters Railroad Organization."

Her husband, Edward Antkowiak, died on Nov. 12, 1991.

She is survived by her son, Michael Antkowiak of Champlain; two grandsons, Jason and Jarrod Antkowiak of Champlain; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her brothers Hugh, Frank, George and Irving Wallace and her sister, Clara Plue.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Leszczynski Funeral Home, 778 Eastern Avenue, Schenectady. Friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend. A funeral service will be held on Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, at 8:30 a.m. from the funeral home, then to St. Mary’s Church, 828 Eastern Avenue, where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Schenectady.

In Teresa’s memory, contributions may be sent to St. Mary’s Church, 828 Eastern Ave., Schenectady, NY 12308.

Wayne M. King
Memphis, Tenn. — Wayne M. King, of Memphis, Tenn., died at Memphis Veteran’s Medical Center on Oct. 15, 2000.

He was born in Willsboro on Feb. 24, 1934, the son of Mark and Margaret King.

He was a Korean War U.S. Marine Corp veteran and a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the airborne division during the Vietnam War.

He was predeceased by his parents of Willsboro and one son, Ronnie of Memphis, Tenn.

He is survived by his wife Ellie, a son Robert and a daughter Jenny of Memphis, Tenn., and a son, Wayne Jr. of Florida; and five brothers and two sisters and their spouses, James and Danice King of Fort Edward, Michael and Carol King of Plattsburgh, Gary and Beverly King, Daniel and Bonnie King, Warren King and Bob and Charlotte (King) Burt, all of Willsboro and Conrad and Janice (King) Hutchins of Elizabethtown.

Burial was in the West Tennessee Veteran’s Cemetery.

James N. Cayea, 70, of the Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, at his home.

He was born in Plattsburgh on Nov. 13, 1929, the son of the late Jophn and Elvina (Senecal) Cayea.

Calling hours will be Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. from the Brown Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery in Plattsburgh.

P. Daniel Baker, 79, of Margaret Street in Malone, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, at his home.

He was born on Jan. 19, 1921, in South Royalton, Vt., the son of the late Peter and Rose Ann (Emard) Baker.

Calling hours will be Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the St. Mary-Murphy Funeral Home chapel. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, at 10 a.m. in Notre Dame Church. Members of the Malone Lodge of Elks will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel to conduct a memorial service. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery.

Rita M. Bancroft, 82, of Saratoga Road, Glenville, N.Y., died on Friday, Oct. 27, 2000, at home after a short illness.

She was born in Salem, Mass.

Services were held on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2000, at the Glenville Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at St. Joseph’s Church in Scotia. Burial was in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Niskayuna, N.Y.

Wetzel Dickson, 91, of Glenn Road, Jacksonville, Ark., died on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000, at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock, Ark.

He was born on Oct. 21, 1909, in Lewis, the son of Joseph and Etta (Darling) Dickson.

Graveside services were held on Nov. 3, 2000, at Chapel Hill Cemetery in the "Garden of Love."

Teresa (Wallace) Antkowiak, 89, of Cedar Hedge Nursing Home, Rouses Point, and formerly of Schenectady, died on Nov. 7, 2000 in Rouses Point, after a long illness.

She was born in Schenectady.

Calling hours will be at the Leszczynski Funeral Home, 778 Eastern Avenue in Schenectady on Nov. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 13 at the funeral home, with a Mass of Christian burial celebrated at St. Mary’s Church, 828 Eastern Avenue in Schenectady at 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 13. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Schenectady.

Published 11/9/00

Morrisonville — Mr. Bernard E. Reome Sr., 74, of the Banker Road, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center.

He was born in Mooers Forks on Jan. 12, 1926, the son of the late Dewey and Evelina (Bodah.)

Bernard was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He worked for Murnane's Associates as a labor foreman until he retired in 1986. Bernard was an active member of the Laborers Local 186 for 40 years. He was a Life Member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 125, Plattsburgh and the American Legion Post 1619, West Plattsburgh.

Bernard volunteered chauffeuring disabled veterans to Albany for treatments. He enjoyed auto racing, wrestling and volunteering helping his friends and various organizations. He was a member of St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville.

Bernard is survived by his wife of 53 years, Margaret (LaPorte) Reome of Morrisonville; a son and daughter-in-law, Bernard and Toni Reome Jr., of Morrisonville; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Linda and Frank Provost of Cadyville and Betty and Tim O'Neill of Morrisonville; a brother and a sister-in-law, Ezriel and Marie Reome of Plattsburgh; a sister and brother-in-law, Maude and Dick Brown of Altona; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a sister and brother-in-law, Hazel and Dewey Hemingway; and a son-in-law, Kenneth Manion.

Calling hours will be Thursday 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 Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville. Interment will follow in the family plot in St. Alexander’s Cemetery in Morrisonville.

Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 125 and the American Legion Post 1619 are asked to meet Thursday evening at 7 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home for services.

Plattsburgh — Katherine L. "Kay" Caron, 79, of Blue Heron Drive in Peru and a winter home in Punta Gorda, Fla., entered into the arms of God on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Bellows Falls, Vt., on Dec. 14, 1920, the daughter of Frederick and Clarissa E. (Rivers) Russell.

Katherine graduated as the valedictorian of the class of 1939 from Peru Central School. She raised her family, returned to college and received her master's degree from Plattsburgh State. Katherine taught school at St. Peter's Elementary School and Our Lady of Victory Academy.

She was a member of the Knight's of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary and the Ladies of the Elks in Punta Gorda, Fla. Katherine was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church in Plattsburgh. She was an avid reader.

Katherine is survived by her husband of 61 years, Mose N. Caron of Peru. They were married on Sept. 30, 1939, at St. Augustine's Church in Peru.

She is also survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Carol Caron of New Hartford, Arthur and Arlene Caron of Keeseville and Russell and Carol Caron of Peru; two daughters and a son-in-law, Nina Williams of Bartlesville, Okla., and Margaret and Christopher Stewart of Plattsburgh; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brothers in-law and sisters-in-law, Alfred Caron of Plattsburgh, Ferna and Leonard Facteau of Cadyville, Velma Gainer of Plattsburgh, Rita Caron of Cadyville, Gertrude and Edmond Demerse of Daytona Beach, Fla., Dorothy Caron of Plattsburgh and Mary "Lydia" Bradley of Plattsburgh; and several nieces and nephews.

Katherine was predeceased by four children, Eileen Caron, Claire Caron, Robert Caron and Julie Caron.

Calling hours will be Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A Vigil prayer service will be held Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, at 10 a.m. from Our Lady of Victory Church in Plattsburgh. Burial will follow in St. Augustine's Cemetery in Peru.

Donations in her memory may be made to Our Lady of Victory Church in Plattsburgh.

Plattsburgh — Lorraine L. Bouyea, 70, of Bushey Boulevard, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center.

She was born in Minneapolis, Minn., on Nov. 23, 1929, the daughter of Albert and Anna (Lundberg) Harms.

Survivors include three sons and a daughter-in-law, Richard Bouyea of Tamarac, Fla., Russell Bouyea of Plattsburgh and Ronald and Kerri Frenya of Plattsburgh; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Betty Rascoe of Plattsburgh, Bonnie and Norman Nicholson of Princeton, Maine, Beverly and Darry Norcross of Cadyville and Renee and Wayne LaPierre of West Chazy; two sisters, Evelyn Everett of Tulsa, Okla., and Eleanor Brown of Roseau, Minn.; eight grandchildren, Connie Fesette, Kevin Norcross, Brian Norcross, Danny Nicholson, Travis Nicholson, Matthew Bouyea and Michael DuBrey; and eight great-grandchildren.

Visitation and funeral service will be private for the family at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. Burial will be in St. Alexander’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the North Country.

MORRISONVILLE — Joan M. Rascoe, 66, of Route 3, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000, as a result of an automobile accident.

She was born in Plattsburgh on March 23, 1934, the daughter of Durward B. and Teresa M. (Fitzpatrick) Scribner.

Joan was a member of St. Alexander's Church in Morrisonville and was a former president of the North Country Squares. She retired from Wyeth-Ayerst after 19 years of loyal service.

Joan enjoyed her family and grandchildren, especially visiting her daughter's family in Alaska and also helping another daughter at the Keeseville Bakery. She volunteered as a playground monitor at St. Peter's School, where her great-grandchildren attended. Joan enjoyed square dancing and was actively involved for 20 years, until she became disabled.

Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Herman F. Rascoe of Morrisonville; one son, Dominic F. Rascoe and his fiancee, Patricia Dagley of Plattsburgh; three daughters, Teresa E. Schwartz and her fiancee, Jim Rule of Port Kent, JoAnne M. Petersen and her husband Todd of Anchorage Alaska, and Roxanne M. Bova and her husband David of Plattsburgh; one brother, Durward Scribner and his wife Sandy of Wells, N.Y.; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her parents and a son, Brian Rascoe.

Calling hours will be held Thursday 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 Friday at 9 a.m. at St. Alexander's Church. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association.

Leo W. Miller, 42, of 3205 Military Turnpike Road in West Chazy, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, as a result of an automobile accident.
Calling hours and funeral arrangements are incomplete as of Wednesday evening at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home.

Dennis McCreless, 48, of the Bull Run Road in Ellenburg Depot, died on Nov. 8, 2000, at his home, under the care of his family and Hospice of the North Country.
Calling hours are set for Friday, Nov. 10, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at his home on the Bull Run Road.
Arrangements are with the Chateaugay Funeral Home and a full obituary will be published on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000.

Published 11/8/00

Keeseville — Robert J. "Bob" Mitchell Sr., 74, of the Hallock Hill Road, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2000, at his home while under the loving care of his family and Hospice of the North Country.

He was born on Buck Hill, Sept. 10, 1926, the son of Arthur F. and Mary E. (Ryan) Mitchell.

He married the former Virginia C. Douglas on Sept. 7, 1948, at St. John the Baptist Church in Keeseville.

Robert worked for many years at A. Mason & Sons in Peru as a truck driver, salesman and carpenter. In July of 1966, he went on to work at Keeseville National Bank in the Department of Collections, where he also was courier for the bank and did appraisals. Thereafter he became managing officer of collections until his retirement in October of 1988.

He served the Town of AuSable as Town Justice after being elected to office in 1968. He then continued on the town board as councilman until his appointment as Town Supervisor, where he served until his retirement in January 1999.

Robert enjoyed gardening, woodworking, cooking, hunting and fishing. He loved spending time with his family and doing for others. He was an active member of the Keeseville Knights of Columbus and an active member of the Catholic Community of Keeseville.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Mary Ellen and Jim Cleveland of Plattsburgh, Patricia Mitchell of New Redford, Mass., Katherine and John Carson of Elmira and Theresa and Michael Chauvin of Red Hook; four sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Jr. and Charlotte Mitchell of Waterford, Arthur and Anna Mitchell of Scotia, David and Robin Mitchell of Gansevoort and Thomas and Wendy Mitchell of Schoharie; 15 grandchildren, Michael and Matthew Cleveland, Jeffrey, Adam and David Carson, Christopher and Jason Chauvin, Beth, James and Carolina Mitchell, Gregory and Shannon Mitchell and Samantha, Morgan and Alexander Mitchell; two great-granddaughters, Madison Cleveland and Elizabeth Carson; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold and Florence Mitchell of Morrisonville, Raymond and Grace Mitchell of Cohoes, Walter Mitchell of Peru, Daniel R. and Mildred Mitchell of Plattsburgh and Jerry and Ann Mitchell of Westport; and several nieces, nephews and five cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents; a sister, Marie Fitzgerald; a brother, Leo Mitchell; and a grandson, Thomas Patrick Mitchell Jr.

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 Knights of Columbus will meet at the funeral home for a service at 6:45 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church in Keeseville, with Rev. Garvin Demarais, pastor, celebrating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Donations in his memory may be made to Hospice of the North Country, or the Fitzpatrick Cancer Center in Plattsburgh.

Keeseville — Myra Elizabeth Thew, 85, of the Keeseville Country Gardens, went to be with her Lord and savior, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Crown Point on Feb. 7, 1915, the daughter of Sidney and Ida (Burtt) Jacobs.

Mrs. Thew worked at the Pepsi Plant in Keeseville, as the head clerk at Joe Safford's Variety Store and was a taxi driver for Bill Murphy's Taxi in Keeseville.

She belonged to the Good Shepherd Church of the Nazarene in Keeseville and enjoyed knitting, playing cards and reading.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Andrea Thew of Baltimore, Md.; four grandchildren, Jeffery, Timothy, Everett and Deanna Audrey; four great-grandchildren, Vincent, Victor, Zachery and Veronica; and her friends at the Keeseville Country Gardens.

She was predeceased by her husband Roger in 1970; and her brother Oscar in 1980.

There will be no public calling hours. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, at 2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Church of the Nazarene in Keeseville, with Pastor David Drake officiating. Burial will be at a later date at the Port Douglas Cemetery.

Donations in her memory may be made to Judes Research for children, or to the Good Shepherd Church of the Nazarene.

The Hamilton Funeral Home in Keeseville is in charge of the arrangements.

Berkeley, Calif. — Milton S. Gross, 81, died Nov. 5, 2000, at the home of his son, Joseph Gross, in Berkeley, Calif., of pancreatic cancer.

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on Dec. 11, 1918, to Ernest and Katherine (Ney) Gross and raised in Elyria, Ohio.

He received his bachelor of arts from Oberlin College in 1940 and a masters degree in history from Western Reserve University. Mr. Gross served in the U.S. Army during World War II, receiving an honorable discharge.

He taught high school English and social studies for many years, retiring from the New York City Public School system in 1978, when he moved to Buxton, Maine. He moved to Belmont, Mass., in 1995 and to Berkeley, Calif., several months before his death.

Mr. Gross was married to Frances Ross from 1941 to 1955 and to Dorothy Alexander Weisman from 1965 until her death in 1985.

He is survived by a daughter, Toni Gross, of Oakland, Calif.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph Gross and Carol Brosgart, M.D., of Berkeley and William and Charlotte Gross of Copenhagen, Denmark; and a stepdaughter, Judith Weisman, M.D., of Plattsburgh. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Jeannette Gross, Katie, Lucia and Michael Brosgart, Jazbo and Spencer Gross and Gabriel and Dana Malseptic; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; his wife Dorothy Gross; and a brother, Sidney Gross.

A graveside service will be held at Temple Beth El Memorial Park, Portland, Maine, on Friday, Nov. 10, 2000. A minyan service will be held at the home of Dr. Judith Weisman on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. and the family will sit shiva on Sunday, Nov. 12.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to RESIST, 259 Elm St., Somerville, MA 01244.

Redlands, Calif. — Joyce "Joy" Pelkey Pasetta, 61, passed away on Oct. 5, 2000, at the Redlands Community Hospital, Redlands, Calif., of cancer.

She was born to Freeman and Marian (Ryan) Pelkey of Elizabethtown on Dec. 26, 1938.

Joy was employed by IBM and recently retired after 30 years. During this time, Joy and her husband of 25 years, Ray Pasetta, lived in various parts of the country, including California, Texas and Nevada.

She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Theresa Pelkey Franklin.

Joy is survived by her husband Ray of Running Springs, Calif., and three children, all of California; two brothers, Sherman Pelkey of Plattsburgh and Mike Pelkey of Mineville; one sister, Eleanor Sheridan of Syracuse; three brothers-in-law with families; and many nieces and nephews.

Joy was friend to all who knew her and will forever live in the hearts and memories of those who came to know what a generous and considerate person she was.

Peace and God Bless.

Mooers Forks — Shirley R. Arquette, 60, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Altona on July 29, 1940, the daughter of Edgar and Lillian (Laware) Hemingway.

She was a member of St. Ann's Church in Mooers Forks.

She is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Steven Arquette of Morrisonville, Raymond John and Tammy Arquette of Duanesburg, N.Y., and Dennis Scott and Amy Arquette of Morrisonville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and William Rogoza of Granville, N.Y., and Sandra and Daniel Woodrow of Mechanicville, N.Y.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Madeline Hemingway of Jericho, Leo and Marjorie Hemingway of Mooers Forks and Anthony and Jamie Hemingway of Morrisonville; one sister and a brother-in-law, Bertha and James Armstrong of Altona; 11 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Three brothers and three sisters died before her.

Calling hours were held on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the E.F. Drown Funeral Service in Mooers. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday from St. Ann's Church in Mooers Forks. Burial will be in Holy Angels Cemetery in Altona on Saturday, Nov. 11th, at noon.

Leo Hofbauer, 88, of Conners Road in Peru, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000, at his home.

Orville D. "Bud" Covey, 75, of 327 Trenton Avenue in Findlay, Ohio, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000, at his home.

Published 11/7/00

Plattsburgh — Mr. John P. "Jack" Johnson, 73, of the Barton Road, Cumberland Head, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2000, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Rochester, on May 15, 1927, the son of the late John and Ethel (Yando) Johnson.

Jack graduated from Franklin Academy in Malone in 1945. He entered the U.S. Army in October 1945 and was honorably discharged in November 1946. While in the service, he was a member of the 329th Army Service Band.

He started working with his father in the painting business when he was 14 years old. In the early 1950's, he was in partnership with his brother Robert until 1968, when he moved to Plattsburgh and started Johnson Painting Corporation with his wife, Charlotte. The business has expanded to include Vermont and other New England States.

In 1960, he, his father John, his brother Robert and his stepbrother, Phil Savage, developed and operated Moon Valley Ski Center until it was sold in 1968. It currently is being operated as Titus Mountain.

Jack was a Life Member of Anivets Post 8 in Malone. He was a member of the Malone Town Band and the local National Guard Band. He was also a member of the Malone Country Club and the North Country Golf Club. He served on the Grievance Board for the Town of Plattsburgh for many years.

Jack was an avid hunter, skier and enjoyed bowling. He obtained his pilot’s license in the early 1960's and flew both single engine planes and his helicopter. He often flew his helicopter to visit job sites and to visit family in Malone.

He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Malone Lodge 1303 and the Plattsburgh Lodge 621 for a total of 52 years. He was an especially active member of BPOE 621, serving on numerous committees. Jack served as Exalted Ruler in 1979 to 1980 and was District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler in 1988 to 1989. He gave freely of his time and resources on any project that was undertaken. His presence and counsel will be missed. Jack was a member of St. Mary's of the Lake Church on Cumberland Head.

Jack is survived by his wife of 29 years, the former Charlotte (Johnson) Johnson of Plattsburgh; two brothers and two sisters-in-law, Robert and Janet Johnson of Malone and Donald and Janet Johnson of Salem, S.C.; a stepbrother and his wife, Phillip and Andrea Savage of Malone; a stepsister, Beverly Castiglone of Liverpool; a son and a daughter-in-law, Joseph and Mary Johnson of Malone; a daughter and a son-in-law, Mary Ann and Robert Willett of Malone; three stepsons and their spouses, Thomas and Laura Raville, Brian and Paige Raville and Greg and Kristi Raville, all of Plattsburgh; 11 grandchildren, Matthew, Mitchell, Chad and Danielle Johnson, Robert and Ashley Wilett, all of Malone, Chris and Erin Raville, Dylan, Gretchen and Emily Raville, all of Plattsburgh; a nephew, Michael Johnson of Wilmington, N.C.; two nieces, Jennifer Johnson of Greenville, S.C., and Janine Johnson Abbott of Malone; several other nieces and nephews also survive him.

In addition to his parents, Jack was predeceased by his former wife, Hazel Rouselle; his stepmothers, Ann Farley Johnson in 1957 and Belle Savage Johnson in 1989; and a half brother, Gordon Crossman in 1958.

Calling hours will be Wednesday 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 Thursday at 11 a.m. from St. Mary's of the Lake Church, with a reception to follow at the Elks Club. A committal service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Helen's Cemetery, Chasm Falls, Malone.

Friends wishing may make donations to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of the North Country.

Members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks are asked to meet Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home.

Mooers Forks — Shirley R. Arquette, 60, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Altona on July 29, 1940, the daughter of Edgar and Lillian (Laware) Hemingway.

She was a member of St. Ann's Church in Mooers Forks.

She is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Steven Arquette of Morrisonville, Raymond John and Tammy Arquette of Duanesburg, N.Y., and Dennis Scott and Amy Arquette of Morrisonville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and William Rogoza of Granville, N.Y., and Sandra and Daniel Woodrow of Mechanicville, N.Y.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Madeline Hemingway of Jericho, Leo and Marjorie Hemingway of Mooers Forks and Anthony and Jamie Hemingway of Morrisonville; 11 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Three brothers and three sisters died before her.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the E.F. Drown Funeral Service in Mooers. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday from St. Ann's Church in Mooers Forks. Burial will be in Holy Angels Cemetery in Altona.

Plattsburgh — Lillian E. LaMora, 82, of the Chenango Road and formerly Saranac, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000, at the Meadowbrook Health Care Facility in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Saranac on March 7, 1918, the daughter of the late David and Anna (Swinyer) Davidson.

She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn and Paul Kyea of Plattsburgh and Bonnie Lee Bixby of Virginia Beach, Va.; three sons, Bernard and Anice LaMora Jr. of Morrisonville, David and Susan LaMora of Plattsburgh and Paul and Cheryl LaMora of Plattsburgh; two sisters, Agnes Ormsby of Plattsburgh and Mildred Chase of Morrisonville; two brothers, Ronald and Naomi Davidson of Saranac and David and Evelyn Davidson of Plattsburgh; one brother-in-law, Robert F. Seymour of Morrisonville; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her husband, Bernard LaMora Sr., who died in 1989; a sister, Phyllis Seymour; and two brothers, Edward and John Davidson.

Calling hours were Monday, Nov. 6, 2000, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000, at 10 a.m. from the Brown Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Whispering Maples Mausoleum in Plattsburgh.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Third Age Adult Center and The Alzheimer's Disease Center at Plattsburgh State.

Princeton, N.J. — Helen Repas Arnold of 16 Greenland Court, Princeton, N.J., died at her apartment in New York City on Monday morning, Nov. 6, 2000. She was 50.

Born in Potsdam, N.Y., she earned a B.A. in history at Vassar College in 1972 and an M. Phil. in economic history at Yale University in 1975.

She worked at Jones Lang Wootton, a British real estate firm located in New York City, for 15 years. Joining the firm as a research associate in 1981, she rose through the ranks to become one of the six managing directors that administered all North American operations. Since 1997, she was a Managing Director at Cushman & Wakefield Inc., an international firm specializing in commercial real estate, headquartered in New York City.

She is survived by her husband of 28 years, R. Douglas Arnold of Princeton; a sister, Constance Repas of Plattsburgh; and her mother, Irma Repas, also of Plattsburgh.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, at 3 p.m. in the Princeton University Chapel, with a reception afterward at Prospect House.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Pulmonary Hypertension Research Fund, Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, 3959 Broadway, New York, NY 10032

Robert "Bob" Pombrio, of 1684 Lake Shore Road, Chazy Landing, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, at Fletcher Allen Hospital at the age of 78.

Published 11/6/00

MINEVILLE — Joseph Kalna, 86, of Plank Road died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000 at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Vt.

He was born on May 8, 1914 in Witherbee, N.Y., the son of Joseph and Susan (Biro) Kalna.

He had been employed at the Republic Steel Corp. in Mineville.

He was a veteran of WWII and was a member of VFW Post #6962 of Port Henry.

Joe is survived by his wife, Mary Kalna; his son, Joseph W. Kalna of Sommerville, Mass.; his grandson, Joseph H. Kalna of Sommerville; his sister, Irene Mullen of Irwin, Pa.

Calling hours will be Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Harland Funeral Home in Port Henry. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Alice Hobbs officiating.

Burial will be in the Moriah Union Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad.

CHATEAUGAY — Florence M. McCormick, 79, of Church Street died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000, at Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone.

Born in Churubusco on June 17, 1921, she was the daughter of Fred and Fannie (Denno) Miner.

She was married to Peter H. McCormick on Aug. 25, 1952 at Notre Dame Church, Malone, by the Rev. Gerald Seguin. Mr. McCormick predeceased her on April 7, 1997.

Mrs. McCormick is survived by five daughters and sons-in-law, Eileen and David Elwood of Cooperstown, N.Y., Caroly and James Riley of Delanson, N.Y., Patricia and Peter Coons of Athens, N.Y., Rita and Patrick Ryan of Williston, Vt., and Evelyn and Richard Ashfield of Rouses Point; two sisters, Lillian Miner of Chateaugay and Gertrude Cole of Churubusco; two brothers, H. Willard Miner of Chateaugay and Thomas Miner of Chateaugay; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Those that preceded in death were her husband; two brothers, Raymond and Fred Minter; and two sisters, Doris Miner and Rose LeClair.

Mrs. McCormick aided her husband in the operation of the family farm on the McCormick Road, Chateaugay until their retirement in 1980. She was a devoted wife and mother. A communicant of St. Patrick’s Church, Chateaugay, a member of the St. Patrick’s Altar and Rosary Society, Burke Grange, and former member of the Court St. Helen #100; Catholic Daughters of America. Florence took great pride in working with the youth at release time religion class at St. Patrick’s and was a volunteer at most Knights of Columbus events in Chateaugay.

Calling hours will be held at Chateaugay Funeral Home on Monday, Nov. 6, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7, in St. Patrick’s Church with the Rev. Fay Ager officiating.

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

Donations in her memory may be made to St. Patrick’s Church or Chateaugay Fire and Rescue.

Arrangement are by Chateaugay Funeral Home.

PLATTSBURGH — Lillian E. LaMora, 82, of the Chenango Road and formerly Saranac, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000 at the Meadowbrook Health Care Facility in Plattsburgh. She was born in Saranac on March 7, 1918 daughter of the late David and Anna (Swinyer) Davidson.

She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn and Paul Kyea of Plattsburgh, and Bonnie Lee Bixby of Virginia Beach, Va.; three sons, Bernard and Anice LaMora Jr. of Morrisonville, David and Susan LaMora of Plattsburgh, and Paul and Cheryl LaMora of Plattsburgh; two sisters, Agnes Ormsby of Plattsburgh, Mildred Chaase of Morrisonville; two brothers, Ronald and Naomi Davidson of Saranac, and David and Evelyn Davidson of Plattsburgh; one brother-in-law, Robert F. Seymour of Morrisonville; 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband Bernard LaMora Sr., who died in 1989; a sister, Phyllis Seymour; and two brothers, Edward and John Davidson.

Calling hours will be Monday, Nov. 6, 2000 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000 at 10 a.m. from the Brown Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Whispering Maples Mausoleum in Plattsburgh. Donations in her memory may be made to the Third Age Adult Center and The Alzheimer’s Disease Center at Plattsburgh State.

Ticonderoga — Andrew Joseph Powvorznik, 59, of Alexandria Avenue, passed away Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000, at Fletcher Allen Health Care Center of Burlington, Vt.

Born in Port Henry on Oct. 18, 1941, he was the son of the late Andrew and Rose (Wojewodzic) Powvorznik.

Andy was a lifelong resident of Ticonderoga. He operated the local American Legion Barber Shop for the past 40 years.

Andy so loved the Ticonderoga community that he dedicated his entire life to it. He served as Town Councilman for the past 22 years. During his lifetime, he was actively involved in the St. Isaac Jogues Council No. 333 Knights of Columbus, the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks No. 1494, the Jaycees and the Ticonderoga High School Booster Club.

For many years, Andy has worked toward providing opportunities for the youth of Ticonderoga. He played a vital role in creating and developing the Ticonderoga Youth Commission. He has also been an integral part of the Ticonderoga Junior Miss Program, serving for many years as its Program Director. His dedication to this event for the past 36 years serves as a testament of his love and commitment to this program.

For all of his years of community service, Andy has receive numerous awards of recognition. These include Junior Miss Outstanding Local Chairman, Elks Distinguished Citizenship Award and Outstanding Citizen Citation for the New York State Assembly. Andy was a dedicated and loving brother, uncle, great-uncle and friend.

Survivors include one brother, Albert F. Powvorznik of Ticonderoga; one sister, Helen P. Johnson of Ticonderoga; two nephews, William Johnson and his wife Sally of Ticonderoga and John Johnson and his wife Lori of Delanson; one niece, Janette Glading and her husband Evan of Ticonderoga; several great-nephews and great-nieces, Karajon, Jarod and Merina Johnson, all of Ticonderoga, Matthew and Melissa Johnson of Delanson and Alissa and Evan Glading of Ticonderoga; and a good friend, John Ingleston of Ticonderoga.

Relatives and friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6th, at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 33 Algonkin Street in Ticonderoga. A Catholic Wake Service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. The Ticonderoga Elks Lodge will conduct a Lodge of Sorrow at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Ticonderoga. The Rev. Richard Huber and the Rev. Mr. Elliott A. Shaw will officiate. Interment will take place at a later date at the family plot of St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery of Ticonderoga.

Andy’s dream was to develop a recreation and swimming area for the youth of Ticonderoga in the Lord Howe Street area.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations in his memory to support this project may be sent to Glens Falls National Bank, 100 Montcalm St., Ticonderoga, NY 12883.

CHAZY LANDING — Robert "Bob" Pombrio of 1684 Lake Shore Road died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000 at Fletcher Allen Hospital at the age of 78.

Bob was born on May 2, 1922, the son of Leeward and Emma (Dragoon) Pombrio of Sciota.

In the course of his lifetime Bob pursued many ventures. He worked for Irona Milk Haulers, the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department, Hutchinson Pontiac and Tripp TV in Dannemora. He owned and operated Pombrio Trucking and Leasing in Chazy for many years. Bob was a generous man with a sharp wit.

Survivors include his wife of 37 years, the former Betty (Harvey) Phaneuf of Chazy; six children, Marvin and his wife Judy Pombrio of Chazy, Sherry and her husband Bruce Scofield of Milton, Vt., Bruce and his wife Brenda Phaneuf of West Chazy, Emy Lee Pombrio of Plattsburgh, Sheen and his wife Lora Pombrio of Chazy, and Shawn Pombrio of Chazy; his sisters and brothers, Helene and her husband Willard Kellett of Bradenton, Fla., William and his wife Bertha Pombrio of Dannemora; Sherman and his wife Shirley Pombrio of Sciota and Verda LaTourneau of Chazy; his sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Ethel Harvey of Lockport, Naomi Harvey of Rouses Point, Charles and his wife Jackie Harvey of Champlain; four grandsons; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Marshall Pombrio and his sister, Dorothy Pombrio.

Calling hours will be held Tuesday 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 Wednesday at a time to be announced at Sacred Heart Church. Entombment will follow at Whispering Maples Memorial Gardens in Plattsburgh.

Donations may be made to the Chazy Volunteer Fire Department.

Published 11/5/00

Plattsburgh — Darrel Lee Snyder, 49, of the Salmon River Road, on loan to us from the Lord, has returned to the Lord's Arms on Nov. 3, 2000.

He was born in Malone on Jan. 1, 1951, the son of Leonard R. and Margaret E. (Sharlan) Snyder.

Darrel married the former Trudy A. LaForest on July 29, 1972, at St. Augustine's Church in Peru.

He worked at Imperial Wall Covering for 24 years and was very active with the local Boy Scouts organization as an assistant leader and leader.

He loved hunting, fishing and also enjoyed helping his wife with the children at her daycare.

Survivors include his wife, Trudy A. Snyder of Plattsburgh; one daughter, Deanna M. Snyder of Plattsburgh; three brothers and three sisters-in-law, Karl and Margaret Snyder of AuSable, Curtis and Sue Snyder of Plattsburgh and John and Becky Snyder of Sanford, N.C.; two sisters, Sharon Agnew of Jacksonville, N.C., and Brenda Morrow of West Chazy; his mother-in-law, Marion LaForest of Plattsburgh; two very special friends, William Gregoire and Robert Lattrell; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held Sunday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lester E. Thew Funeral Home in Peru. A vigil service will be held Sunday evening at 8:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine's Church in Peru, with Rev. Vicente Jazmines, pastor, celebrating. Entombment will follow at the Whispering Maples Mausoleum in Plattsburgh.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation or the Ronald McDonald House.

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

She was born on Oct. 7, 1920, in AuSable Forks, the daughter of Frank and Permelia (Nelson) Fountain.

Peg worked with the 1980 Olympic Committee and she was secretary for the principal of Keene Central School for several years. Peg also served as an officer in different positions and as a volunteer in the kitchen and dining room of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 504. She was a member and volunteer for Holy Name parish, serving on various projects. She was an avid bowler at the Riverside Ladies Bowling League.

She is survived by her husband, Theodore J. Troskowski of AuSable Forks, whom she married Oct. 27, 1939, in Albany; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Kathie Troskowski of East Schodack; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Sister Carole Marie of Monroe, Linda and Bill Miller of Dalton, Mass., Nancy and Michael Bryant of Baltimore Md., and Pamela Laverty of Albany; ten grandchildren, Denise, Dawn, Amy, Nicole, Eric, Jacob, Lance, Rachael, Zachary and Jane; three great-grandchildren, Samantha, Krysta and Mark; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Her brother, Francis Fountain and sister, Jane Fountain, predeceased her.

Visitation hours will be on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home. The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a prayer service at 7:15 p.m. and Rev. Favreau will have a prayer vigil at 7:45 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday at Holy Name Catholic Church in AuSable Forks, with burial to follow at Fairview Cemetery in AuSable Forks.

Memorials may be made to Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate, P.O. Box 658, Monroe, NY 10950 or Holy Name School Memorial Fund, AuSable Forks, NY.

Saranac Lake — Catherine May Wilson, 79, of Morrisonville, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born on Oct. 9, 1921, in Plattsburgh, the daughter of Kenneth and Emelia (Premore) Hale.

Mrs. Wilson has been a resident of Morrisonville for the past five years and was a former resident of Loon Lake and Bloomingdale. She loved reading, knitting, ceramics and visiting with friends and family. She devoted her life to her family.

Mrs Wilson married Elmer "Joe" Wilson on May 26, 1945, in Plattsburgh. He predeceased her on Nov. 6, 1995.

Survivors include a daughter, Gail Wilson Gagnon of Morrisonville; a son, Gary Wilson of Vermontville; two grandsons, Erik Gagnon of Morrisonville and Darren Wilson of Vermontville; a granddaughter, Jeannine Prather of Vermontville; a brother, Edward Hale of Beekmantown; and several nieces and nephews.

She was also predeceased by a sister, Mayfred L. Rougeau.

There will be no calling hours or services. Friends wishing to remember Mrs. Wilson may make contributions to Hospice of the North Country, 386 Rugar St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901.

The Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake is in charge of arrangements.

Lillian LaMora, 82, of Chenango Road in Plattsburgh, died Nov. 4, 2000, at the Meadowbrook Health Care Facility in Plattsburgh.

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

Andrew J. Powvorznik, 59, of Alexandria Avenue in Ticonderoga, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000, at Fletcher Allen Health Care Center in Burlington, Vt.

He was born in Port Henry on Oct. 18, 1941, the son of the late Andrew and Rose (Wojewodzic) Powvorznik.

Callings hours are from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6th, at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 33 Algonkin Street in Ticonderoga. A Catholic Wake Service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday and the Ticonderoga Elks Lodge will conduct a Lodge of Sorrow at 7:30 p.m. Monday, both at the funeral home.

A Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ticonderoga, with Rev. Richard Huber and Rev. Mr. Elliott A. Shaw officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at the family plot of St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery of Ticonderoga.

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