Published 12/23/00

PLATTSBURGH — Kenneth J. Mabry Sr., 77, of Cumberland Head, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center.

He was born in Moriah on July 11, 1923, the son of William and Mary (Vincent) Mabry.

Mr. Mabry was in World War II and received a Silver Star. He also received an Asiatic Pacific Theatre of Operations Campaign Medal with three Bronze Stars, a Philippine Liberation Medal, a Purple Heart and a Good Conduct Medal.

Kenneth was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans and a member of Post 20.

Survivors include his wife, Ethel Mabry; one son, Kenneth Mabry and his wife Pearl of Plattsburgh; three daughters, Ethel and her husband Ronald Duchene of Plattsburgh; Rosemary and her husband Joseph Lang of Florida, and Loretta and her husband Howard Rock of Florida; 10 grandchildren, Amanda Pecore and her husband Kevin of Plattsburgh, Kenneth Mabry III and his wife Dawn of Plattsburgh, April LaDuke and her husband Norm of Redford, Ron Duchene and his wife Angel of Plattsburgh, Yvonne Duchene of Plattsburgh, Mike Reyor and his wife Missy of Florida, Corey Reyor and his wife Lori of Florida, John Raab and his wife Leslie of Florida, Jeremy Rock of Florida, and Niccole Rock of Florida, and 17 great-grandchildren.

Calling hours and funeral services are private and at the convenience of the family.

The R.W. Walker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sugarbush — Myrtle B. Brown, 97, of Sugarbush, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000, at her home.

Born in Plattsburgh on Dec. 18, 1903, she was the daughter of Arthur and Vennie L. (Tuis) Bushey.

She married James Andrew Brown in Plattsburgh. He predeceased her June 16, 1956.

She was a resident of Loon Lake for 15 years and later moved near her granddaughter in Sugarbush where she has been a resident for the past five years.

Mrs. Brown was an avid animal and bird lover.

She is survived by one son, James Arthur Brown of Loon Lake; two granddaughters, Lynne Nichols of Onchiota and Vanessa Rascoe of Loon Lake; three grandsons, Keith "Andy" Brown of Sugarbush, Kevin Brown of Altona and Danny Brown of Merrillsville; 11 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

She was preceded in death by one son, Keith Francis Brown and one daughter, Janet Norton.

Calling hours will be at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, Inc. on Saturday, Dec. 23, from 10 to 11 a.m. A funeral service will follow at the funeral home with Rev. Joseph Wheelock officiating.

Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Plattsburgh in May.

Friends wishing to remember Myrtle B. Brown may make memorial contributions to the Saranac Lake Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Squad in care of the funeral home.

Ticonderoga — Florence T. Burroughs, 92, of The Portage in Ticonderoga, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000, at the Moses Ludington Nursing Home in Ticonderoga following a long illness.

She was born in Jericho, Vt., on Aug. 5, 1908, the daughter of Balphsar and Kathirine (Myers) Trieb.

Florence worked a number of summers at the original summit house on top of Mount Defiance. She was a member of the Moses Ludington Hospital Auxiliary and she worked a number of years as a volunteer at the Hospital Auxiliary's Hospitality Shop.

She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Ticonderoga.

She is predeceased by her husband, Horace Burroughs.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, James and Elescia Burroughs of Ticonderoga; five grandsons, John, Ray, Tom and Steve Burroughs of Ticonderoga and Leon Burroughs of Collierville, Tenn.; three great-grandsons, Corey J., Kyle and Eric; three great-granddaughters, Kathryn, Amber and Kellie, one niece, Catherine Wilkes of Stanford, Conn.; one nephew, Warren Good of Hannacroin; one cousin, Eleanor Merle of Jericho, Vt.; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Connery & Gunning Funeral Home in Ticonderoga. A traditional Catholic wake service will be held at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 27, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ticonderoga, the Rev. William Muench officiating.

Burial will be in St. Mary's Parish Cemetery in the spring.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Ticonderoga Emergency Squad.

Joanne G. Legacy, 69, of Townline Road in Burke, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone, where she was a patient since Dec. 11, 2000.

Published 12/22/00

Morrisonville — Lucille M. Haas, 94, of Rand Hill Road, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Plattsburgh on March 2, 1906, the daughter of Roma and Anna (Manor) Barnard.

Lucille attended Broad Street School in Plattsburgh and was an avid reader.

She had been a resident of Stuart, Fla., for 23 years.

Lucille was a member of St. Alexander's Church in Morrisonville.

Lucille is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Barbara Seguin of Mooers and Elizabeth and Russell Seguin of Morrisonville; a sister and brother-in-law, Catherine and David Marguis of Palmetto, Fla.; a brother and sister-in-law, Russell and Phyllis Barnard of Plattsburgh; ten grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, step-children and step-grandchildren.

Lucille was predeceased by her husbands, Joseph Gerry, Theodore Carle and Karl Haas; three brothers and two sisters.

Calling hours will be on Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 23, at 10 a.m. at St. Alexander's Church in Morrisonville. Burial will be later next year in St. Peter 's Cemetery in Plattsburgh.

Donations may be made in her memory to St. Alexander's Memorial Fund.

Ogdensburg — Barbara A. Ruth, 64, of Morris Street in Ogdensburg, formerly of Morning Star Court in Ogdensburg, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000, at the home of her family.

Mrs. Ruth was born in Port Henry on April 2, 1936, the daughter of Albert and Sarah (O'Connor) McDonough.

She was a graduate of Port Henry High School and Hudson Valley Community College School of Nursing in Troy. She worked in the Ticonderoga Hospital and Cedar's Nursing Home in Ogdensburg prior to working at the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center as an L.P.N. for 21 years. She retired in 1998. After her retirement, Mrs. Ruth worked as a volunteer driver for St.Lawrence County for supervised visitations.

Mrs. Ruth loved her family and enjoyed camping and fishing with her grandsons. She also enjoyed playing golf and cross-country skiing. She had a great love for the outdoors.

She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Paradis of Ogdensburg; two sisters, Margaret Lapier of Mineville and Sarah Cahill of Ohio; one brother, William McDonough of Port Henry; two grandsons, Brad and Shawn Paradis of Ogdensburg; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held at the Fox-McLellan Funeral Home in Ogdensburg on Friday, Dec. 22, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A prayer wake service will be held at the funeral home on Friday evening at 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 23, beginning with a prayer service at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. A funeral Mass will follow at noon at St. Mary's Cathedral with Rev. Raymond J. Moreau, pastor, of St. Augustine Church in North Bangor, officiating. Burial will be held at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Port Henry.

Memorial donations can be made in her name to the Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, Inc.

Published 12/21/00

Burlington, Vt. — Frederick Earl Messick, 80, of Burlington, Vt., went to be with the Lord peacefully at home, with his family by his side, on Monday, Dec. 18, 2000.

He was born in Mooers Forks on Sept. 27, 1920, the son of Henry and Rosina (Longtin) Meseck.

Fred was a member of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral and of the Catholic Golden Age. He was the proprietor of Messick's Auto Body Shop in Burlington, Vt. for 45 years.

He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Frances D.E. (West) Messick of Burlington; his children and their spouses, Linda and Raymond McMillan of Richmond, Vt., Sidney and Geraldine Messick of Milton, Vt., Daniel and Rosalie Messick of St. Albans, Vt., and Myron and Christie Messeck of St. Albans, Vt.; four stepchildren; one brother and his wife, Rudy and Geraldine Mesec of Plattsburgh; three sisters, Rose Burdo of Mooers Forks, Vatilda Rettinger of West Chazy and Lena Tremblay of Plattsburgh; his best friend of over 50 years, Everett Pecor of Burlington, Vt.; 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his first wife of 37 years, Aline (Childs) Messick; his grandson Jason; and many brothers and sisters.

Friends may call at the Boucher and Pritchard Funeral Home, 85 North Winooski Avenue in Burlington, on Thursday, Dec. 21, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 22, in the chapel of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral with interment to follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery Annex.

Donations in Fred's memory may be sent in care of Frances Messick, 96 Rose St., Burlington, VT 05401.

Arrangements are with the Boucher and Pritchard Funeral Directors.

PERU — Arlene Elizabeth Corrigan, 73, of Holden Avenue in Peru, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Rome, N.Y., on June 22, 1927, the daughter of Arthur and Maud (Krumm) Dillon. She married William P. Corrigan Jr. who predeceased her along with her sister, Marion Robare.

Survivors include Susan Corrigan-Ley and her husband Phillip of Chesterfield, Mo., Peggy Corrigan and her husband John Fedorjaka of Apex, N.C., William P. Corrigan III and his wife Kathleen of Peru, David A. Corrigan of Warren, Vt., and James Michael and his wife Cindy Corrigan of Raleigh, N.C.; six grandchildren, Daniel and Kasey Corrigan of Peru, Kelly and Dillon Corrigan of Raleigh, Kaitlyn Ley of Chesterfield, and Austin Huber of Utah.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, Dec. 22, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lester E. Thew Funeral Home in Peru. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 23, at 11 a.m. at St. Augustine’s Church in Peru with Rev. Vicente Jazmines, pastor, celebrating. Burial will be in the spring in the parish cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Fitzpatrick Cancer Center in Plattsburgh.

Lake Placid — Lucille McDonald Carroll, 89, of Lake Placid, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000, at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.

She was born in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn, N.Y. on May 15, 1911, the daughter of Gordon and Lucille (Therriot) McDonald.

Raised in Manhattan and Bay Ridge, she attended Parsons School of Design in New York City. With a particular interest in clothing design, she worked and modeled for the Razook family's line of fashion shops in New York City and Lake Placid.

In 1938, she married the late George K. Carroll, the publicity director and secretary of the Lake Placid Club. Mr. Carroll was a noted writer and winter sports promoter.

In addition to being the loving spouse of George Carroll and a partner to many of his promotional activities, she took a leadership role in many community activities and events in Lake Placid. Mrs. Carroll took great pride in the founding of the first community teen center at the Town Hall. She was also a founder of the Lake Placid High School Nursing Scholarship program and its related Candy Stripe introductory nursing program. She was active with the local Girl Scouts, had a close association with the Lake Placid Sinfonietta and the Lake Placid Center for the Arts. In addition, she was always active in the Lake Placid Garden Club, serving as president for many years, active in beautification and a winner of many floral design awards.

Mrs. Carroll is survived by a daughter, Kathleen Carroll of New York City, a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Claire and James Oliver of Richmond, Vt., a son, Kevin Carroll of Naples, Fla., and grandsons, Brandon Carroll of Naples, Devin Oliver of Richmond, John Carroll of Baltimore, Md., and David Carroll of Portland, Ore.

Calling hours will be at the Clark Funeral Home in Lake Placid on Friday, Dec. 22, from 5 to 8 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 23 at 11 a.m. at the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Lake Placid. Rev. Michael Gaffney, pastor, will officiate.

Burial will be in the St. Agnes Cemetery.

The family suggests that friends wishing to remember Mrs. Carroll make donations to the Thomas Shipman Sr. Memorial Youth Center, P.O. Box 1122, Lake Placid, NY 12946 in her memory.

Ticonderoga — Walter F. Rayno, 72, of Montcalm Street in Ticonderoga, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2000.

He was born in Ticonderoga on July 3, 1928, the son of Lawrence and Jennie (Stanczuk) Rayno.

Walt was owner and operator for 12 years of Walt's Tower of Pizza on Montcalm Street in Ticonderoga. He was also a member of the Ticonderoga Village Police Department for 23 years.

He was a former member and officer of the Defiance Hook & Ladder Fire Company in Ticonderoga. After the merger of the three fire companies he later served as a fire commissioner with the Ticonderoga Fire Department. He was also a former member and officer of the Ticonderoga Emergency Squad.

He was a former member of the Ticonderoga National Guard and he currently was a member of Ticonderoga Elks BPO & Elks Lodge 1494.

Walt had a deep affection for pets, especially homeless ones. He was also an avid fisherman and hunter.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, the former Jean Hughes; three sons, David and daughter-in-law Patty Rayno of Clifton Park, John Rayno of Ticonderoga and Richard Rayno of New Jersey; three daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and John Behrmann of Clifton Park, Mary and Mark Thompson of Ticonderoga and Margaret and William Polihronakis of Ticonderoga; two brothers, Joseph Liddell and Richard Liddell both of Ticonderoga; one sister, Ramona McCaughin of Ticonderoga; five grandchildren, Lisa Detwilder, Jason Bennett, Joshua Polihronakis, Ashley Polihronakis and Erik Rayno; and one great-granddaughter, Gracie Detwilder; and nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, Dec. 22, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Connery & Gunning Funeral Home in Ticonderoga. A traditional Catholic wake service will be held at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The Ticonderoga Elks Lodge 1494 will hold their ritualistic Lodge of Sorrow at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ticonderoga, the Rev. William Muench officiating.

Burial will take place at the Valley View Cemetery in Ticonderoga in the spring.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials to the new search camera fund underway by the Ticonderoga Fire Department or the Angel Connection in Putnam, N.Y.

Altona — Clara M. LaDue, 92, formerly of Altona, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000, at the residence of her son.

Clara was born in lrona on Aug. 16,1908, to George and Alphonsine Bushey.

Clara was a long time resident of Irona and, prior to that, a resident of Dannemora, where her husband Ernest was a correction officer at Dannemora State Hospital. At the time of her death, she was residing with son Donald and daughter-in-law Beth in Seattle, Wash.

She was a volunteer for the R.S.V.P. Senior Citizens and was a member of the Mooers Drop-in Center and the Good Fellowship Club.

She is survived by three sons, Ronald LaDue of Annapolis, Md., Donald LaDue of Seattle, Gary LaDue of Annapolis; a daughter, Linda Hayne of Phoenix, Ariz.; a brother, Edward Bushey of lrona, a sister; Leona Willette of New Port Richie, Fla.; a son-in-law, Donald Jordan of Cadyville; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest in 1973; a daughter Marie LaDue Jordan; seven brothers, Clarence, Homer, Leo, Ernest, Leonard, Amos and Victor; and a sister Delia Guerin.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, Dec. 22, 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 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23, from St. Louis de France Church in Sciota. Interment will be in Holy Angels Cemetery in Altona in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Donald Jr. (grandson) and Jan LaDue, independent missionaries to Romania.

Luella M. Jeror, 75, of Elm Street in Malone, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone. She had been a patient there since Dec. 13, 2000. She had been a resident of the Alice Hyde Nursing Home since this past spring.

Published 12/19/00

Lillian Hyde, 83, of School Street in Bloomingdale, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000, at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.

Published 12/19/00

Plattsburgh — Sandra Tefoe, 46, of Romeo Circle, Rand Hill Road and formerly of Forge Street in AuSable Forks, died at the CVPH Medical Center Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000.

Sandra was born on Dec. 16, 1954, in St. Johnsbury, Vt., the daughter of Dwayne & Eva (Moore) Elliott.

She was a chambermaid at the Days Inn in Plattsburgh. She attended church at the Assembly of God in Plattsburgh. She enjoyed arts and crafts and taking care of her pets. She was a devoted mother and grandmother.

Sandra is survived by two sons, Michael Tefoe of Wilmington and Peter Tefoe Jr. of Syracuse; her parents, Dwayne & Eva Elliott of St. Johnsbury; a sister, Barbara Buchanan of Winooski, Vt., a granddaughter, Alexis Marie Tefoe of Wilmington; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews & cousins.

Her husband, Peter Tefoe, died Dec. 2, 1992.

Calling Hours will be on Wednesday, Dec. 20, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Zaumetzer -Sprague Funeral Home in AuSable Forks. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 21, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date in Fairview Cemetery in AuSable Forks.

Memorials may be made to the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 504 in AuSable Forks.

Ticonderoga — Marilyn Ann (Peria) Hardy, 49, of The Portage, passed into the presence of her Lord on Dec. 18, 2000, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on Nov. 10, 1951, in Ticonderoga, she was the daughter of the late Allen Henry and Katheryn Mae (Garfield) Peria.

Marilyn was a lifetime resident of Ticonderoga. She was a graduate of Ticonderoga High School. She was a member of the Cornerstone Alliance Church and enjoyed serving the Lord through many ministries. She was a "Sparks" leader, a Vacation Bible School leader and a Sunday school teacher. While she was still able this year, she especially enjoyed meeting her neighbors and giving out "Jesus" videos.

Marilyn was retired from the Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union where she enjoyed so much the relationships she made while serving the people of Ticonderoga and the surrounding community. After retiring she found her enjoyment in making a home for her family and home schooling her son.

She also enjoyed ceramics, selling Avon and vacationing in Maine and Lake Placid.

Favorite verses given to her by her son while she was undergoing treatment were "Be strong and brave...l am the Lord your God. I will be with you everywhere you go." (Joshua 1:9) and "Do not be afraid. I will set you free. I will send for you by name. You belong to me." (Isaiah 43-1b).

A loving wife, mother and sister, she is survived by her husband, Thomas D. Hardy and her 10 year old son, Aaron Thomas Hardy; two sisters, Judith R. Gough and her husband Robert of Ticonderoga and Nancy P. Gibbard and her husband Thomas of Rutland, Vt.; and two brothers, Rev. Timothy J. Peria and his wife Joy of Richwood, Ohio and Daniel H. Peria of St. Paul, Minn. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday, Dec. 20, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home in Ticonderoga. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, Dec. 21, at 11 a.m. at the Cornerstone Alliance Church of Ticonderoga. Her brother, the Rev. Timothy J. Peria and the Rev. Michael J. Putzke, pastor, of the Cornerstone Alliance Church will officiate.

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

Donations in her memory may be made to the Jesus Video Project, c/o the Cornerstone Alliance Church, Montcalm St., Ticonderoga, NY 12883.

Plattsburgh — Mary E. Hanrahan, 89, formerly of South Catherine Street, died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000 at the Evergreen Valley Nursing Home.

She was born in Plattsburgh on June 30, 1911, the daughter of Patrick and Mary Ann (McCabe) Lynch.

Mary was a graduate of St. John's Academy in Plattsburgh. She worked in New York City.

Mary married William Hanrahan in 1943.

She was a member of the St. John's Altar Rosary Society, an avid bridge player and a member of the Tuesday Bridge Club, the Catholic Daughters of Americas Court Mary Immaculate Chapter 479, the Plattsburgh Garden Club, the Junior League of Champlain Valley Hospital and St. John's Church.

Mary enjoyed traveling.

Mary is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Lou and Daniel McFarland of Lake of the Woods, Va. and Karen and John Brusca of Madesto, Calif.; five grandchildren, Michael McFarland, Scott and Stephanie McFarland, Shannon Brusca, Kevin Brusca and Andrea Brusca; two brothers, Clarence "Pat" Lynch of Plattsburgh and John Lynch of Schenectady; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Hanrahan in 1954; a brother, Emmett Lynch; and a sister, Margaret Torre.

Calling hours will be on Wednesday, Dec. 20, from 7 to 9 and on Thursday, Dec. 21, from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. Members of the Rosary Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters of America are asked to meet on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. for services. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Dec. 21, at 11 a.m. from St. John's Church in Plattsburgh. Burial will be on Friday, Dec. 22, at 11 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Schenectady.

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

SARANAC — Frances R. Smart, 76, of Silver Lake Road, died peacefully, Monday Dec. 18, 2000, at her residence.

She was born in Saranac on Nov. 2, 1924, the daughter of George and Rose (Etty) Goddeau.

Frances married Raymond Smart at St. Joseph's Church in Dannemora in 1946.

Mrs. Smart was a member of the Assumption of Mary Church in Redford and the American Legion Auxiliary Post 1619 in West Plattsburgh.

She worked at the CVPH Medical Center for over 25 years in the linen department before retiring in 1987.

Survivors include her husband, Raymond Smart; two sons, Wesley Smart and his wife Patricia of Saranac and Kevin Smart and his wife Cindy of Saranac; one daughter, Rebecca Paradise of Middlefield, Conn.; two sisters, Ethel Anson of Saranac and Evelyn Beauchemin of Dannemora; seven grandchildren, Brad, Josh, Justina, Ashley, Amber and Alina Smart and Kirk Lisica.

Mrs. Smart was predeceased by one son, Stanley Smart in 1996; four brothers, George, Philip, Henry and Clarence Goddeau; and two sisters, Theresa Goddeau and Pearl Favaro.

A memorial service at the Assumption of Mary Church in Redford will be announced at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Saranac Rescue Squad.

The R. W. Walker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

CHAZY — Doris M. Spellman, 67, of 475 Old Miner Road, died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, at the home of her daughter, Debra Ann Spellman-Peller, in Clifton Park, N.Y.

Mrs. Spellman was born in Chazy on Sept. 10, 1933, the daughter of Harry and Rose (LeBruen) Wilfore.

She married Glen H. Spellman on May 10, 1958, at St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh.

Mrs. Spellman was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Chazy, the Ladies of the Elks, Keeseville Lodge and was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 1418 in Champlain. She and her husband were also members of the Moose Lodge in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

She was a 1951 graduate of Chazy Central Rural High School, then a 1954 graduate of the Champlain Valley School of Nursing, where she received her degree as a registered nurse. Mrs. Spellman retired as a nursing supervisor from Clinton County Nursing Home in 1992 after working there for 15 years. Earlier she had been a charge nurse at Physicians Hospital for 12 years and had practiced nursing in Okinawa, Japan, at the military hospital there from 1967 to 1969.

Survivors include her beloved husband, Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Glen H. Spellman Sr.; one son, Glen H. Spellman Jr. and his wife Julie of Winchedon, Mass.; two daughters, Doris M. Cavanagh and her husband John and Debra Ann Spellman-Peller and her husband Joel, all of Clifton Park; one brother, Robert Wilfore of Beekmantown; one sister, Rose Marie Baughn of Peru; four grandchildren, Jessica, Rebecca and Glen H. Spellman III and Kathryn Cavanagh; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 19, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R. W. Walker Funeral Home. A vigil service will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 7:30 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Chazy.

Memorial gifts may be given to St. Anne's Shrine in Isle LaMotte in Vt.

Sherrie Stutheit, 49, of Depot Street in Saranac Lake, died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.

Published 12/18/00

WILLSBORO — Alfred H. Trost, 82, died at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000.

He was born in Detroit, Mich., on May 1, 1918, the son of Henry and Lillian (Barbell) Trost. Mr. Trost grew up in the Plattsburgh area and married Louise (Lasouska), who predeceased him in 1998.

He served in the Army Airforce during World War II. He was an aircraft-engine mechanic and he received a good conduct medal.

After his service time, he attended college in Plattsburgh and received a master’s degree from Cornell University.

He was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Essex and a retired faculty member of the Willsboro Central School, as well as BOCES and the Adult Education programs, having taught the GED curriculum for many years.

He enjoyed brook trout fishing, bird hunting, and playing golf. For years he ran Al’s Tackle Shop, selling fishing tackle and ammunition.

He is survived by one son, David Trost of Vermontville, N.Y.; a sister and her husband, Dorothy and Eugene Sharrow of Peru; a sister-in-law, Doris Trost of Plattsburgh; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife; his daughter Patricia Ann Trost Pratt; and his brother, Henry Trost Jr.

Calling hours will be held at the Huestis Funeral Home in Willsboro on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph’s Church in Essex on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Burial with military honors will be in Calvary Cemetery in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the RSVP Program, Office for the Aging, P.O. Box 217, Elizabethtown, N.Y. 12932 or the Willsboro Rescue Squad.

CHAZY — Doris M. Spellman, 67, of 475 Old Miner Road died Saturday, Dec. 16 at the home of her daughter, Debra Ann Spellman-Peller in Clifton Park.

Mrs. Spellman was born in Chazy on Sept. 10, 1933, the daughter of Harry and Rose (LeBruen) Wilfore.

She married Glen H. Spellman on May 10, 1958, at St. Peter’s Church in Plattsburgh.

Mrs. Spellman was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Chazy, the Ladies of the Elks, Keeseville Lodge and was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post #1418 in Champlain. She and her husband were also members of the Moose Lodge in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

She was a 1951 graduate of Chazy Central Rural High School of Nursing, where she received her degree as a registered nurse. Mrs. Spellman retired as a nursing supervisor from Clinton County Nursing Home in 1992 after working there for 15 years. Earlier she had been a charge nurse at Physicians Hospital for 12 years and had practiced nursing in Okinawa, Japan, at the military hospital there from 1967 to 1969.

Survivors include her beloved husband retired Air Force Master Sgt. Glen Winchedon, of Mass.; two daughters, Doris M. Cavanagh and her husband John and Debra Ann Spellman-Peller and her husband Joel of Clifton Park; one brother, Robert Wilfore of Beekmantown; one sister, Rose Marie Baughn of Peru; four grandchildren, Jessica, Rebecca and Glen H. Spellman III and Kathryn Cavanagh and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R. W. Walker Funeral Home.

A vigil service will be held Tuesday at 7:30 at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Chazy.

Memorial gifts may be given to St. Anne’s Shrine in Isle LaMotte, Vt.

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Katherine Lillian Lee Wright, 76, of 1163 Webber Way, Spartanburg, died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, in the Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late George L. and Catherine Mullohey Lee. She was a graduate of Dannemora High School and received her degree in nursing from Champlain Valley School of Nursing in Plattsburgh in 1945. Mrs. Wright was a retired registered nurse who worked at the Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Center in Plattsburgh for 35 years and was Catholic. Mrs. Wright had resided in Spartanburg since 1989.

Surviving her are her husband of 51 years, Theodore "Ted" Wright of 1163 Webber Way, Spartanburg; her daughter and son-in-law, Kathy Wright Humar and Dr. Thomas B. Humar of Spartanburg. Her son, David Brien Wright of Dover, N.H., and two grandchildren, Adam Thomas Humar and Alison Lee Humar of Spartanburg.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, Dec. 19, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Humar at 398 Montgomery Drive.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Plattsburgh.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Special Needs, 120 Heywood Ave., Spartanburg, S.C., 29302.

Published 12/17/00

CHAMPLAIN — H. Donald Chapman, 87, of Church Street, died Dec. 15, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center.

He was born in West Chazy on June 19, 1913, the son of Elmer and Lena (Bennett) Chapman.

Mr. Chapman attended St. Mary's Church in Champlain, VFW Post 1418 in Champlain and the American Legion Post 769 in Chazy. He was a former member of the Chazy Lions Club, the Keeseville Elks Club and the Peru Rod and Gun Club.

Mr. Chapman attended Chazy Central Rural School and worked as a fireman on the Ticonderoga, when it sailed on Lake Champlain in the late 1920's and early 1930's. He also worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's before World War II. Mr. Chapman was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran, serving in the Pacific Theater in the 33rd Seabee's Battalion.

He married the former Rita DuBois at St. Mary's Church in Champlain in 1947. Following the war, he worked as a carpenter and painter for Homer West Construction Company for ten years and then as a painter at the Miner Farm for 18 years, until retiring in 1978.

Survivors include his wife, the former Rita DuBois; three sons, Kelly Chapman and his wife Kim of West Chazy, Jeffrey Chapman and his wife Stacie of Schuyler Falls and Gregory Chapman and his wife Deborah of Champlain; one daughter, Merrilee Hamlin and her husband Martin of Chazy; eight grandchildren, Jason and Shane Hamlin, Heidi Wilkins, Cara, Dana, Joshua, Connor and Logan Chapman; and one great-grandchild, Kiley Wilkins.

Two brothers, Nolan and Gerald Chapman and two sisters, Jaunita Beaucaire and Alice Brown, all died earlier.

At Donald's request, there will be no public calling hours. Rev. Donald A. Robinson, pastor of St. Mary's Church, will officiate at funeral services to be held Monday, Dec. 18th, at 1 p.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home Chapel.

Donations may be made to the Salvation Army or Clinton County ARC in his memory.

PORT HENRY — Alta Helen Hughes, 93, of Broad Street in Port Henry, died Friday, Dec. 15, 2000, at her home.

She was born on Oct. 18, 1907, at Moriah, the daughter of Hubert and Lillian (Joiner) Hendrix.

She was a licensed registered nurse, having graduated from Champlain Valley School of Nursing in Plattsburgh. She did private duty nursing, nursed at Moses-Ludington Hospital and retired from Cohoes Hospital in Cohoes.

She was predeceased by her first husband, Robert Green and her second husband, Michael Hughes; her sister, Aileen Maple and two brothers, Alton Hendrix and Alfred Hendrix.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 18, 2000, at St. Patrick's Church in Port Henry, with the Rev. Michael Toth officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Cold Water Rescue Squad, c/o Port Henry Fire Department, Port Henry, NY 12974.

Mary H. Stone, 80, of the Clinton County Nursing Home in Plattsburgh, died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Lynn, Mass., on Jan. 3, 1920, the daughter of Robert C. and Nettie (Bobbie) Rogers.

There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday, Dec. 18, 2000, at 10 a.m. from St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh. Burial will be later next year in St. Peter's Cemetery in Plattsburgh.

Arrangements are with the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Edwin D. Kennedy, 90, of Union Street in Westfield, N.Y., died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000, in W.C.A. Hospital in Jamestown, N.Y.

He was born June 28, 1910, in Lake Placid, a son of the late Walter Edwin and Anna (Douglas) Kennedy.

The family will receive friends at the Barber Funeral Home in Westfield on Sunday, Dec. 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 18, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Westfield Cemetery.

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