Published 12/15/00

Plattsburgh — John E. Conners, 68, of Johnson Avenue, died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Albany on March 11, 1932, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Ellis) Conners.

John was a member of St. John's Church in Plattsburgh, a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the American Legion Post 20 in Plattsburgh.

John was a graduate of St. John's Academy in Plattsburgh and had been employed by Carpenter Brother's Moving and Storage for over 30 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

John is survived by his wife of 39 years, Suzanne (Carpenter) Conners of Plattsburgh; a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Janice Conners of Sailburgy, N.C.; two sisters and 2 brothers-in-law, Mary and Donald Bullis of West Plattsburgh and Fran and Russell Vacanti of Buffalo; a brother, Edward Conners of Plattsburgh; two grandchildren, Stephanie and Anthony; and many nieces and nephews.

John was predeceased by a son, Anthony Mark Conners on April 4, 1962; and a brother, Msgr. Kevin Conners.

Calling hours will be on Sunday evening, Dec. 17, 2000, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. Members of the American Legion Post 20 will meet on Sunday evening at 6 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home for services. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. from St. John's Church in Plattsburgh. Burial will be later next year in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Plattsburgh.

Donations in his memory may be made to St. John's Endowment Fund.

LAKE PLACID — John R. Lacy Sr., 85, of Lake Placid, passed away Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000, at the Uihlein Mercy Center in Lake Placid after a lengthy illness.

Mr. Lacy was a carpenter by trade and he built many homes in Lake Placid from 1947 until his retirement in 1988.

Mr. Lacy was born in Whallonsburg on Dec. 25, 1914, the son of William and Lottie (Cooley) Lacey.

Mr. Lacy joined the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's during the Depression. He served in the Victoria Rifles Unit of the Canadian Army until he joined the U.S. Army in March 1941. He was wounded on the island of Leyte and was honorably discharged as a technical sergeant earning a Purple Heart and Bronze Star.

Mr. Lacy was a member of the American Legion Post 326.

John is survived by his wife, the former Eleanor Levitt of Lake Placid; three children, Lloyd Levitt and close friend, Charlotte; Katherine Schissler and husband Frank and John Lacy Jr. and his wife Kerry all of Lake Placid. He is also survived by a sister, Irene Hulse; and a brother, Herbert Lacey, both of Willsboro; two grandchildren, David Schissler of Courtland and Jessica Levitt of Lake Placid. There are also two step-grandchildren, Erin and Shane Rabideau of Lake Placid; and several nieces and nephews.

There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held in the North Elba Cemetery in Lake Placid on Sunday, Dec. 17, at 1 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Mihill, pastor of the Adirondack Church of the Nazarene will officiate. Military honors will be provided at the graveside by the 10th Mountain Division from Fort Drum.

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

Plattsburgh — Flora M. Fountain, 81, of Durand Road, died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Clayburg on August 5, 1919, daughter of the late Charles and Celina (LaFountain) Corron.

Flora was a retired bus driver for Beekmantown Central School and a member of St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh. She enjoyed reading and walking.

Flora is survived by a son, Brian Fountain of Plattsburgh; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Judy and Robert Remchuk of West Chazy, Karen Fountain of Plattsburgh and Susan and Harlan Hebert of Ellenburg Depot; six grandchildren, Connie Remchuk, Gordon Remchuk, Robert Remchuk, Nevin Hebert, Brian Fountain and Amanda Fountain; a brother and sister-in-law, Victor and Florence Corron of Beekmantown; three sisters, Agnes Myers of Redford, Lela Provost of Plattsburgh and Florence Botten of Plattsburgh; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Flora was predeceased by her beloved husband, Gordon H. Fountain on June 13, 2000, they were married on June 29, 1942, in St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh; a brother, Remie Corron ; and a sister, Anna Manley.

Calling hours will be on Friday, December 15, 2000, from 10 to 11:45 a.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, Dec. 15, at noon from St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh. Burial will be later next year in St. Peter's Cemetery.

Donations may be made in her memory to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.

Keeseville — Laurence E. "Larry" King, 57, of Chesterfield Street in Keeseville, died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Ellenburg Depot on March 14, 1943, the son of Raymond G. and Eunice (Duprey) King.

Larry was employed at Pepsi Cola in Keeseville for 20 years. He then worked for Noel J. Brunell & Son from 1990 until the time of his death.

He was a past member of the Keeseville Volunteer Fire Department, the Rescue Squad and of the Keeseville Elks Lodge.

He is survived by his father, Raymond King of Keeseville; his wife, Linda King of Plattsburgh; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Staff Sgt. Scott and Cherie King of Clarksville, Tenn., and Todd King of Keeseville; and two grandsons, Jacob and Joseph King of Clarksville, Tenn.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, Dec. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Keeseville. A funeral Mass will follow at 12:30 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church in Keeseville with Rev. Garvin Demarais, pastor, celebrating. Burial will be in the spring in the St. Augustine's Cemetery in Peru.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Keeseville Fire Department or Rescue Squad.

Kathleen (Kate) R. O’Shaugnessy, 22, of River Crest Drive in Massena, died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000, at the Massena Memorial Hospital.

Friends may call on Friday, Dec. 15, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Phillips Memorial Home in Massena. Funeral services will be on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2000, at 10 a.m. at the Church of Sacred Heart.

Leland Mulbury of Middleburgh, formerly of Peru and Port Kent, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2000, at home after a long illness.

Mr. Mulbury was born in Cooksburg on Jan. 20, 1921.

Burial was in the Potter Hollow Cemetery.

The Palmer & Shaylor Funeral Home in Middleburgh was in charge of arrangements.

Mary Jane Hawkins, 83, of Main Street, died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

Arrangements were incomplete Thursday evening with the Lester E. Thew Funeral Home in Peru.

Published 12/14/00

Elizabethtown — Tom Carella, 81, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, following surgery at the Willard Filmore Hospital in Buffalo, N.Y.

He was born in N.Y.C. and was a veteran of World War II. After retiring from the Post Office in N.Y.C. he moved to Elizabethtown where he became a member of the ambulance squad, the Masons and the American Legion.

Tom enjoyed playing golf.

He is survived by his wife, Terry; their three sons, Thomas and his wife, Cheryl of Texas, Robert and his wife, Deb of Ind. and James and his wife, Liz of East Rochester, N.Y.; five grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Wren of Astoria, N.Y.C.

He was cremated in Buffalo. There will be a memorial service on Friday, Dec. 15, at 11 a.m. at the United Church of Christ in Elizabethtown.

Frederick G. Kuehl, 93, of Apalachicola Island, near Fort Walton Beach, Fla., died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000, at his home.

Published 12/13/00

Plattsburgh — Devin T. Webber and Lars R. Webber, twin sons of Chad J. Webber and Holly N. Vaughan, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

Devin and Lars are survived by their parents, of Plattsburgh; their maternal grandparents, Thomas H. and Deborah L. Vaughan of Plattsburgh; paternal grandparents, Rick Webber and his wife, Connie of Plattsburgh and Robin Webber of Plattsburgh; maternal great-grandmother, Helen Vaughan of Plattsburgh; maternal great-grandparents, Gervis Macey and his wife, Helen of Plattsburgh and Sylvia Macey of Plattsburgh; paternal great-grandmother, Geraldine Trombley of Schuyler Falls; paternal great-grandparents, Harold Webber and his wife, Jan of Deltona, Fla., and Shirley Ralph and her husband, Wayne of Ingles, Fla.; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Calling hours will be on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at the Brown Funeral Home Chapel in Plattsburgh with Rev. Daniel Keefe officiating. Burial will be in St. James Minor Cemetery in Cadyville.

Plattsburgh — Titus E. Coleman, 72, of Pellerin Road, died Monday, Dec. 11, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in New Haven, Conn., on May 18, 1928, the daughter of Michael and Ida (Hintz) O'Keefe.

Titus was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Treadwells Mills and the St. Joseph's Church Ladies Auxiliary. She was a member of the Sweet Adeline's and a volunteer for Cooperative Extension and 4-H. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading and music.

Titus is survived by her husband of 52 years, Donald P. Coleman of Plattsburgh; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Ronald P. Coleman of Morrisonville, Andrew J. and Cheryl Coleman of Plattsburgh, Michael A. and Carol Coleman of Plattsburgh and William E. Coleman of Plattsburgh; three daughters and a son-in-law, Donna E. Duquette of Morrisonville, Cheryl A. and Sam Blanchard of Reber and Gail C. Coleman of Plattsburgh; one brother, David Wrinn of New Haven, Conn.; seven grandchildren, Roxanne, Kathleen, Kenneth, Sarah, Katie, Colleen and Jennifer; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be on Thursday, Dec. 14, 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 on Friday, Dec. 15, at 10 a.m. from St. Joseph's Church in Treadwells Mills.

Donations in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association or to the American Lung Association.

Plattsburgh — Barbara M. Cumm, 69, of the Terrace West Way Apartments in Plattsburgh, formerly of Dannemora, passed away Monday evening, Dec. 11, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center after a long battle with emphysema and cancer.

Born on July 20, 1931, in Morrisonville, she was the daughter of Alvina Bill and the late Leo Sweeney.

She married Kenneth "Joe" Cumm on October 1, 1949. They had been married for 39 years at the time of his death on May 2, 1979.

Barb was a graduate of Dannemora High School. She was employed for 12 years at Collins Pharmacy and then Maggy's Pharmacy. She then worked at Baker's Pharmacy in Plattsburgh and later became a successful Avon representative winning many sales awards.

In addition to her father and husband, she is predeceased by her step-father, Curtis Bill; mother-in-law, Josephine Cumm; sister-in-law, Marguerite Cumm and brothers-in-law, John Quante and Albert Reyell.

She is survived by her mother, Alvina Bill; her children, Tom Cumm and his wife, Lynn of Gansevoort, N.Y., Tina Gray and her husband, Gordon of Merrimack, N.H., and Mary Lynn Cumm and her fiancé, Elvis Rascoe of Plattsburgh; four grandchildren, Shana and Shaun Cumm of Gansevoort, Jesse Lloyd of Plattsburgh and Deanna Henrichs and her husband, Joshua; and two step-grandchildren, Rick Lloyd and Brenda Hite. She is also survived by her sisters, Beverly Quante of Denver, Colo., Shirley Reyell of Schuyler Falls and Carolyn Tompkins and her husband, Charles of Plattsburgh; her brother, Thomas Sweeney and his wife, Dorie of Morrisonville; and several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian burial will be concelebrated at St. Joseph’s Church in Dannemora on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000, at 10 a.m. with Rev. John Looby and Rev. Gilbert Menard officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery in the spring.

At the request of Barbara, there will be no calling hours. Following the Mass, friends may join the family for a reception in the church hall hosted by the St. Joseph's Bereavement Committee.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Hospice of the North Country, 386 Rugar St., Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901.

Arrangements are under the direction of O'Neill-Redden-Drown Funeral Home.

PLATTSBURGH — Linus E. Drollette, 46, of Rt. 9 North, died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center.

He was born in Ticonderoga on May 15, 1954, the son of Linus S. and Geraldine (Courtney) Drollette.

Mr. Drollette was a correction officer at the Clinton Correctional Facility from 1977 to 1991, when he retired due to illness. He also worked as a cook at Hitchcock’s Restaurant for several years until retiring this past summer.

Mr. Drollette was a volunteer at the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen and was a black belt in Shorin Ru Shorin Kan Karate.

Survivors include his wife, the former Rebecca Rock of Beekmantown; two sons, Linus C. Drollette and his companion, Liz Hatch of Plattsburgh and Emmett E. Drollette of Beekmantown; one daughter, Carol Seymour and her husband, Michael of Schuyler Falls; and two grandchildren, Troy M. Seymour of Schuyler Falls and Tai-Ann G. Hatch of Plattsburgh.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, Dec. 14, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R. W. Walker Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, Dec. 15, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church in Dannemora.

Donations may be made to the Salvation Army in his memory.

Laurence E. "Larry" King, 57, of Chesterfield Street in Keeseville, died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

Published 12/12/00

Rouses Point — Elizabeth "Bette" Mero went to meet God on Dec. 10, 2000, at CVPH Medical Center.

She was born in Detroit, Mich., on Sept. 23, 1927, the daughter of Lewis and Ann (LeBlanc) Olney.

While in grade school, Bette attended a one room schoolhouse where she skipped two grades. Therefore, she graduated from Franklin Academy in Malone at 15 years of age. In high school, she was very active in the band, orchestra and choir. She passed her love of music on to her children and grandchildren.

Bette was a 54-year member of the Catholic Daughters of America, having served as Grand Regent for two separate terms. She was president of the Dodge Memorial Library Board of Trustees for 25 years. Bette also served on the Clinton, Franklin, Essex Library Board and Clinton County Historical Association Directors Board.

In early years, she served as Girl Scout leader, Cub Scout den mother and president of Assessment and Board of Review for the Town of Champlain. She worked as an account clerk in the Rouses Point Village Office for 23 years and was a member of the Clinton County Democratic Party for 25 years.

Bette was a charter member of the Rouses Point Firemen's Auxiliary. In the last few years, Bette truly enjoyed reading books to the first graders each week.

Her greatest life achievements were her four children who survive her and their spouses, Merrie Mero Nautel and Allan of Rouses Point, Marc and Christine Mero of Rouses Point, Hal and Linda Mero of Morrisonville and Elizabeth "Buffy" Little and Bill of Rouses Point. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Matthew and wife Becky Mero, Jessica Mero LaRoche and husband Eric, Lindsey and Andrew Parent, Ashley Mero, Michelle Little and one great-grandson, Kobe LaRoche.

Her husband of 49 years, Harold Mero, predeceased her on Jan. 12, 1997.

There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Patrick's Church in Rouses Point at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 15, 2000.

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

Arrangements are with the Clark Funeral Home in Rouses Point.

Plattsburgh — Glori-Ann M. Smith, 65, of Waterhouse Street, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, at CVPH Medical Center.

She was born on May 5, 1935, in Edmundston, New Brunswick, the daughter of Arthur and Caroline (Beaulieu) Deshenes.

Glori-Ann was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church. She married Robert Smith on May 5, 1962, in Champlain.

Survivors include her husband Robert of Plattsburgh; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Jennifer Smith of West Henrietta, N.Y.; a granddaughter, Lauren Smith; three brothers and a sister-in-law, Leon and Bertha Deshenes of Madawaska, Maine, her twin, George Deshenes of Edmundston, New Brunswick, and Reno Deshenes of Connecticut; and one sister, Stella Doepker of California.

She was predeceased by two brothers, Conrad and John Deshenes.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday 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 Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Church. Burial will be in the spring at Glenwood Cemetery in Champlain.

Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Victory Church.

Willsboro — Justine A. Siaskiewicz, 89, died Monday, Dec. 11, 2000, at the Horace Nye Home in Elizabethtown.

She and her husband Henry made their home in Willsboro. He predeceased her in 1998.

Mrs. Siaskiewicz was born in Schenectady on Oct. 15, 1911, the daughter of Henry and Vilma Smida.

She was a member of the Altar Rosary and the Catholic Daughters Court St. Joan of Arc 867.

She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Scott Lenihan of Whitehall and a granddaughter, Caitlin Lenihan of Philadelphia, Pa., as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by two husbands, Joseph Corcoran and Henry Siaskiewicz; a sister, Josephine Van Deusen; and two brothers, Emil and Henry Smida.

A funeral Mass will be held at St. Philip's Church in Willsboro on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000, at 9 a.m. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. in Sts. Cyril and Method Cemetery in Rotterdam.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Willsboro Rescue Squad or the Catholic Daughters.

The Huestis Funeral Home of Willsboro is in charge of arrangements.

Saranac Lake — Donna J. McCormick, 56, of Duprey Street in Saranac Lake, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, at the Adirondack Medical Center at Saranac Lake.

She was born on Sept. 21, 1944, in Saranac Lake, the daughter of Alfred and Corinne (Woodruff) Moody.

Mrs. McCormick had been a life-long resident of Saranac Lake and along with her husband Richard, was co-owner of K&M Auto Repair for many years. She enjoyed the ocean, fishing, boating, camping, traveling, swimming and her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Richard B. McCormick, whom she married Sept. 21, 1963; one daughter, Mrs. David (Dawn) Gaskins of Saranac Lake; one son, Jeffrey McCormick and his wife Janelle of Saranac Lake; four grandchildren, Josh Colby, Jenna and Derek Gaskins and Alicia Smith; her mother and father of Saranac Lake; two brothers, Rodney Moody and his wife Donna of Chazy Lake and Alfred Moody and his wife Mary Lou of Saranac Lake; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. A Bible vigil will be held Tuesday at 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. at St. Bernard's Church. Interment will be in St. Bernard's Cemetery in May.

Friends wishing to remember Donna may make contributions to High Peaks Hospice, the Adirondack Medical Center Oncology Department or the Saranac Lake Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Squad in care of the funeral home.

Crown Point — Frank C. Nels, 89, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, at his home on Main Street in Crown Point.

He was born in Purseglove, W.Va., on Dec. 3, 1911, to Polish immigrant parents, John Gwozdziewicz and Kate (Kology) Nels.

Mr. Nels worked at the Crown Point Fish Hatchery for 40 years. He also worked at the canteen at the Crown Point Drive-In Theater. Most of his younger years were busy with the Crown Point Fire Department. He was a fire chief for many years as well as fire commissioner.

He enjoyed gardening, fishing at the lake and puttering in his shop. Another enjoyable hobby was wine making.

He was married to the former Julia Petro of Mineville for 54 years. She predeceased him in 1991.

He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Frances and Fred White of Malone and Jackie and Joe Vezina of South Burlington, Vt.; eight grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.

Being the eldest of eight children, he is survived by two brothers, Benjamin and his wife Dolores of Syracuse and Stanley of Crown Point; two sisters, Mary Mazurowski and her husband Charles of Crown Point and Anna Wojewodzic of Port Henry.

He was predeceased by three brothers, Joseph, John and Walter.

A memorial Mass was held on Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, at the Sacred Heart Church in Crown Point.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Crown Point Fire Department or the Crown Point Rescue Squad.

Owego — Alyce E. Toft, 42, of Owego and formerly of Plattsburgh, died on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, as a result of an automobile accident.

Alyce was born on Apr. 17, 1958, in Plattsburgh. She graduated from Beekmantown High School and Schenectady County Community College.

Before moving to Owego, she worked for Marriott Corporation in Texas and New Hampshire. She was the cook/manager for the Owego School District and was currently employed as the food service manager for the Candor School District. Alyce is a member of St. Patrick's Church of Owego.

She is predeceased by her father, Joseph Perry and her brother, James Perry.

She is survived by her husband, Gerald Toft, of Owego; two sons, Jeremy and Joseph Toft, both of Owego; a grandson, Corbyn; her mother, Dorothy Perry, formerly of Plattsburgh; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda Barber-Wattie and John Wattie of Plattsburgh and Susan and Paul Taliga of Hazelton, Pa.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Estey & Munroe Funeral Home, 15 Park Street, Owego, N.Y. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church in Owego, with the Rev. William Moorby officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made for her sons in Alyce's memory to the Alyce E. Toft Memorial Fund, care of Tioga State Bank, 1135 State Route 17C, Owego, NY 13827.

Peru — Rita B. McBride, 76, of Brown Trailer Court, died Monday, Dec. 11, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center.

She was born on July 29, 1924, in Lyon Mountain, the daughter of James R. Sr. and Mary (Cordick) Grogan.

She married Vernon "Mac"' McBride in 1953 in St. John's Rectory in Plattsburgh. Mr. McBride died Apr. 22, 1983.

Rita was a member of St. Augustine’s Church and the Merry Lyoneers Senior Citizens of Lyon Mountain. She was also an avid bingo player.

Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Eileen Kaska of Lyon Mountain; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Ola Grogan of Malone and Mrs. Lucille Grogan of Plattsburgh; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Four brothers, William, James, Daniel and John Grogan and six sisters, Catherine Ryan, Charlotte Stacavich, Mary LaVigne, Nellie Welch, Margaret Elsasser and Gertrude Gosselin, predeceased her.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. and on Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday at noon in St. Augustine's Church. Burial will be in the spring in the parish cemetery.

Rusty V. Green, 38, of Plattsburgh, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, at his residence.

Published 12/11/00

Guilderland — Urgil T. Votraw, 66 of Guilderland, died suddenly Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, at his residence.

He was born in Plattsburgh and resided in the Albany area since 1977.

Mr. Votraw retired after a 33-year career in public service with the New York State Department of Correctional Services.

He was the father of Tim Votraw of Voorheesville, Scott Votraw of Albany and Karen Seigle of Montpelier, Vt. He was the loving companion of Hildy Magin.

Calling hours will be Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie (Rt. 155 — south of Central Avenue).

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Road, Albany, N.Y., 12205, in memory of Mr. Votraw.

MORRISONVILLE — Roderick W. Moore, 56, of the Baker Road, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000 at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Plattsburgh on Sept. 4, 1944, the son of William and Mabel (Bradley) Moore.

Roderick was a corrections officer at Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora for 30 years, retiring in September of this year. He was an Army veteran, serving in Korea. Roderick belonged to the Upstate Investment Club and the Ham Radio Club.

Survivors include his wife, Joan; four children, Michelle Watson and her husband Michael, Laura LaTour and her husband Hank, Roderick Moore II, Brian Martin and his fiance Tracie Durrin; six grandchildren, Austin, Alex, Hailey, Devin, Andrew, and Nicole; three sisters, Virginia Johnston, Beverly Ripley, Cheryl Verseput; two brothers-in-law, James Sears, Jeff Sears and his wife, Sue; one sister-in-law, Carolyn Renadette and her husband Ronnie; his mother and father-in-law, Charles and Theresa Sears.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in West Plattsburgh Union Cemetery at a later date. Donations may be made to the charity of choice.

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

NORTHBORO, MASS. — Howard A. Gilkerson, 82, of Northboro, Mass., died at the Porter Medical Center in Middlebury, Vt., on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, following a long illness.

He was born May 25, 1918 in Franklin, N.H., the son of the late Arthur Vernon Gilkerson and Maybelle Arlette (Howard) Gilkerson.

He graduated from Franklin High School, Franklin, N.H., and Wentworth Institute in Boston, Mass.

He was employed as a tool and die maker at Norton Abrasive Co. in Worcester, Mass., for 40 years.

He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Northboro and also a master mason of the Siloam Lodge F&AM in Westboro, Mass.

After retirement he spent many long, happy years thoroughly enjoying his wife of sixty years, Audrey Louise (Young) Gilkerson. He is survived by his son Bruce Vernon Gilkerson, daughter Heather L. Chapdelaine and grandchildren Joseph and Kevin Gilkerson, John R. Chapdelaine, Maria L. (Chapdelaine) Leister and Joseph D. Chapdelaine.

His legacies that will always be remembered by everyone who knew him include his outstanding qualities of loyalty, honesty, strong work ethic, strength, gentleness, love of the outdoors, fishing, spending quality time with his loved ones, and a generous heart filled with loving kindness. He is sadly missed by the members of his family and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations be made to the American Cancer Society.

Funeral services will be held at the First Congregational Church in Crown Point, N.Y., on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000 at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Brian Kimble officiating.

TICONDEROGA — Joseph Arthur Thompson, 77, of Corduroy Road, passed away Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000 at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Vt.

Born in Ticonderoga on May 24, 1923, he was the son of the late Albert and Blanche (Rafferty) Thompson.

Mr. Thompson was a lifetime resident of Ticonderoga and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Ticonderoga.

He was employed by the International paper Company of Ticonderoga for 42 years until his retirement on June 1, 1988. He was a member of the company’s Quarter Century Club.

Mr. Thompson was a veteran of the U.S. Marines, having served during Word War II.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and outdoors in the Adirondacks. Most important to him was his love for his family.

He was predeceased by two sisters, Gloria Peeters and Gwendelyn St. Johns.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Amy E. (Monroe) Thompson; three daughters, Donna S. Belcher of Sanford, Fla., Debra A. Harris of Hendersonville, Tenn., and Denise B. Rafferty of Madison, Tenn.; three sons, Joseph D. Thompson of Chestertown, David A. Thompson of Cambridge and Dale A. Thompson of West Chazy; three brothers, John Thompson of Canton, Albert Thompson and Stephen Thompson, both of Ticonderoga; and four sisters, Geraldine Davis of Ticonderoga, Marion Lindstrand of Glens Falls, Patricia Nadeau of Ticonderoga, and Nancy Carr of Moriah. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends may call today from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 33 Algonkin St., Ticonderoga.

A funeral service will take place Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Ticonderoga. The Rev. Paul L. Dufford Jr. will officiate.

Interment will take place in the spring at the family plot of the Valley View Cemetery of Ticonderoga.

EDWARD "SONNY" KING, 82, of Iron Avenue, Chateaugay, died Dec. 9, 2000, at Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone.

Published 12/10/00

Guilderland — Urgil T. Voltraw, 66 of Guilderland, died suddenly Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, at his residence.

He was born in Plattsburgh and resided in the Albany area since 1977.

Mr. Votraw retired after a 33-year career in public service with the New York State Department of Correctional Services.

He is the father of Tim Votraw of Voorheesville, Scott Votraw of Albany and Karen Seigle of Montpelier, Vt. He is the loving companion of Hildy Magin.

Calling hours will be Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie (Rt. 155 - South of Central Avenue).

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 in memory of Mr. Votraw.

Plattsburgh — Mrs. Regina J. Salamon, 48, formerly of Miller Street in Plattsburgh, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on Sept. 9, 1952, the daughter of Dorthy Andre' Ferguson.

Regina is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Scottie and Susan R. Hebert of Plattsburgh; one daughter and son-in-law, Aimee and Eric Poirier of Plattsburgh; two brothers, John Inman of Germany and Richard Dennis Inman of Old Fort, N.C.; two sisters, Joyce Handyside of Minnesota and Joyce Townsend of Raleigh, N.C.; and five grandchildren, Jane Hall, Jessica Hebert, Logan Hebert, Austin Proper and Jakob Poirier.

There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000, at 6 p.m. at the Bible Baptist Church on the Lake Shore Road in Plattsburgh.

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

Arrangements are with the Brown Funeral Home Inc.

Plattsburgh — Shirley K. Ford (Griffith), 79, of Pine Street, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, at the Meadowbrook Health Care Facility in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Chazy on Oct. 26, 1921, the daughter of the late Ovid and Maria (Beste) Wool.

Mrs. Ford graduated from Chazy Central School in 1937. She worked for several local restaurants and establishments most of her life, retiring in 1981. She was best known for her great sense of humor and quick wit. She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends.

She is survived by two sons and two daughters-in-law, David and Christine Ford of Silver Spring, Md., and John and Susan Ford of Plattsburgh; one daughter, Diana Dow of Massena; and six grandchildren.

She is predeceased by her first husband, Norman D. Ford, who died July 4, 1970. On Oct. 26, 1983, she married Wilson K. Griffith, who died on Aug. 17, 1991.

Calling hours will be Monday, Dec. 11, 2000, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. from the Brown Funeral Home Chapel in Plattsburgh. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery next spring.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation.

Euless, Texas — Mr. Leonard Joseph Dominy, 57, of Euless, Texas, died Dec. 8, 2000, at his home.

He was born on June 2, 1943, the son of William and Evelyn (Houle) Dominy.

Leonard was a graduate of Beekmantown Central School in 1962. He had worked for the past 17 years for Cascade Linen and Uniform Service in Dallas, Texas, as a route representive.

He enjoyed visiting and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Leonard is survived by his mother, Evelyn (Houle) Wells of Plattsburgh; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Wilfred and Connie Dominy of Melbourne, Fla., George and Chomg Mi Dominy of Peoria, Ariz., Bill and Cindy Dominy of West Chazy and Ronald and Tracy Dominy of Terrebonne, Ore.; five sisters and three brothers-in-law, Randy and Rose (Dominy) Snipes of Arlington, Texas, David and Julie (Dominy) Davidson of Bushnell, Fla., Theresa (Dominy) Rougier of Plattsburgh, Gary and Brenda (Dominy) Montpelier of West Chazy and Margaret (Dominy) Barratt of Memphis, Tenn.; one aunt and uncle and 21 nieces and nephews also survive him.

He was predeceased by his father, who died in 1962.

Calling hours will be Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000, from 7 to 9 p.m. only. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2000, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church in West Chazy. Burial will take place later in the year in the parish cemetery.

Masses may be given in his memory.

Arrangements are with the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Thomas Carella, 81, died on Dec. 8, 2000, at Millard Fillmore Hospital in Buffalo after a short illness.

He was born in New York City.

A memorial service will be held at the United Church of Christ in Elizabethtown at a time to be announced.

The Roberts & Dengler Funeral Home in East Amherst, N.Y. are in charge of arrangements.

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