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Sharron L. Nicholson

Sharron L. Nicholson

Apr 3, 2016

Lake Placid Sharron L. Nicholson, 64, of greenwood Street and formerly of Keene, passed away Sunday April 3, 2016 at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake. She was born in Keene Valley on February 17, 1952 daughter of the Robert and Rena (Nye) Nicholson. A burial with a graveside service will be held at a later date in the Norton...

Shannon Elizabeth (Rolston) Cashman

Shannon Elizabeth (Rolston) Cashman

Apr 1, 2016

Shannon Elizabeth (Rolston) Cashman, 34, of Plattsburgh gained her wings as our angel Friday April 1st. 2016, after a hard fought year long battle with ovarian cancer. She was under the care of Hospice and her loving Mother with the support of her family and friends at the home where she spent most of life in Elizabethtown. Shannon was born...

Hellen Ballard Baird

Hellen Ballard Baird

Mar 16, 2016

Helen Ballard Baird died on March 16, 2016, she was 93. She was predeceased by her husband, P.Morrison Baird , her son Robert Baird, and her grandson, Sean Baird , her brother Jack Ballard his wife Lillian , her brother Richard Ballard his wife Eleanor, her brother-in law Herman Hazekamp, her brother-in-law Leonard Baird , his wife Frieda,and her sister-in...

Sheryll Lynn LaPierre

Sheryll Lynn LaPierre

Mar 16, 2016

Sheryll Lynn (Strobeck) LaPierre, 49, of Cadyville was granted rest on Wednesday March 16th 2016, after a spirited 2 year battle with cancer. She had the loving hands of family and friends upon her from her final admission to UVM in Burlington, VT through the completion of her journey days later, a mere reflection of the steadfast love she freely...

Norma H. Carter

Norma H. Carter

Mar 10, 2016

Norma H. Carter, 92, of Willsboro, passed away Thursday march 10, 2016 at UVM Health network CVPH in Plattsburgh. She was born in Lewis on August 1, 1923 daughter of the late Walter and Eva (Ferris) Hutchins. Burial will be at a later date in the Reber Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Marvin-Heald Funeral Home, 7521 Court Street, Elizabethtown.

Homer Manley Estus

Homer Manley Estus

Mar 10, 2016

Homer Manley Estus (Junior), 87, passed away March 10, 2016 at the UVM Health Network Elizabethtown Community Hospital. Homer was born February 23, 1929 in Monkton, Vermont to Homer Oscar and Winnifred (Gifford) Estus. He worked for over 35 years for the NYS Department of Transportation ending up as maintenance supervisor of Essex County rest areas on the Adirondack Northway....

Elizabeth H. (Mauran) Decker

Elizabeth H. (Mauran) Decker

Mar 5, 2016

Westport, NY Elizabeth H. (Mauran) Decker, of Westport, NY went to be with the Lord, Saturday March 5, 2016 at Essex Center in Elizabethtown. She was born in Lewis on July 13, 1928. Elizabeth was a master embroiderer, creating many beautiful projects to share with her family and friends. She also enjoyed scrap booking, puzzles, traveling, baking, and spending time...

Peter C. Cecil

Peter C. Cecil

Mar 3, 2016

Peter C. Cecil died peacefully on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care. Peter, when asked what he did for a living, would say, “Wood is my life.” And indeed it was…. A cabinetmaker, he loved working with wood and created much fine furniture, stairs and custom woodwork both here in the Adirondacks and...

Lyn Ross Lobdell

Lyn Ross Lobdell

Mar 2, 2016

Lyn Ross Lobdell, age 73, of Westport, New York, and The Villages, Florida, passed away on March 2, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. Lyn was born in Elizabethtown, New York, on November 29, 1942, to Keeton B. and Lillian Sayre Lobdell. Lyn graduated from Westport Central School in 1961, attended Cornell University and was a Viet Nam veteran,...

James Francis "Frank" Scaife

James Francis "Frank" Scaife

Mar 1, 2016

Keene James Francis “Frank” Scaife, 67, of Butternut Way, traveled to his home above, Tuesday March 1, 2016 with his family by his side. He was born on August 26, 1948 in Blossburg, PA., son of Theodore and Audrey (Padderson) Scaife. Frank was employed for several years at Keene Central School as Head Mechanic. He is survived by his mother...

Catherine G. Sweatt

Catherine G. Sweatt

Feb 16, 2016

Catherine G. Sweatt, 94, passed away February 16, 2016. She was born in Elizabethtown, NY, the daughter of the late Addison and Edith (Begore) Goff. She was predeceased by her brothers Richard and Robert Goff and her loving husband Robert Fenton Sweatt. Catherine Goff married Robert “Bob” Sweatt in 1941, sharing 73 years together. They have two daughters: Sylvia McCoy...

Brian R. Phinney

Brian R. Phinney

Feb 8, 2016

Brian Robert Phinney, 57, of Lewis died unexpectedly at his home on February 8, 2016. Brian was born September 7, 1958 in Keene Valley, NY the son of Robert and Mary Ann Phinney. Brian was a lifelong resident of Lewis. He worked for many years as a millwright at Allen Rogers Corp. before finding his way to the Essex County...

John R. Dunn

John R. Dunn

Feb 5, 2016

John R. Dunn, 89, of Bushey Blvd., passed away Friday February 5, 2016 at the Evergreen Valley Nursing Home in Plattsburgh. He was born in Brooklyn on April 30, 1926 son of the late John J. and Anna (Veale) Dunn. A graveside service will be held at a later date in the Essex County Veteran’s cemetery in Wadhams. Arrangements have...

Mildred Mason

Mildred Mason

Feb 4, 2016

Mildred E. Mason, 95, of Park St., passed away Thursday February 4, 2016 at Essex Center in Elizabethtown. She was born in Westport on March 5, 1920 daughter of the late Charles and Fannie (Sanford) Rancor. Funeral service will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Marvin-Heald Funeral Home, 7521 Court St., Elizabethtown

Ronald M. Purdy

Ronald M. Purdy

Feb 3, 2016

Ronald M. Purdy, 77, of Keene died Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at the UVM Health Network, CVPH Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. His was a long and valiant fight against breast cancer. He was born January 1, 1939, in Rochester, NY, the son of the late Wilmot “Monty” and Anna Lorraine (Burritt) Purdy. The family moved to Keene...

Patricia Fuessle

Patricia Fuessle

Feb 1, 2016

Patricia Fuessle, 82, of Wicker St., passed away Monday February 1, 2016 at Heritage Commons residential Health Care in Ticonderoga. She was born in Plattsburgh on June 27, 1933 daughter of the late John and Molly (Stanton) Marvin. A graveside service will be held at a later date in the Riverside Cemetery in Elizabethtown. Arrangements have been entrusted to Marvin-Heald...

Edgar Christian Widmann

Edgar Christian Widmann

Feb 1, 2016

Edgar (Ed) Christian Widmann, 88, of Lewis, NY, formerly of Leonardo, NJ, passed away on February 1, 2016 in Elizabethtown, NY after a brief illness. Ed was born in Bronx, NY on December 3, 1927. He moved to Leonardo, NJ in 1944 and served in the U.S. Army from 1945-1946. Upon his discharge from the Army, he returned to Leonardo,...

Herman H. Gillette Jr.

Herman H. Gillette Jr.

Jan 24, 2016

Herman H. Gillette, Jr. 50, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends, on Sunday, January 24, 2016. He was born the son of Cynthia (Olivan) and Herman Gillette, Sr. Herman attended Northern Adirondack Central School. He was self employed as a Construction worker. Herman enjoyed hunting and spending time with family and friends. Herman will always be remembered...

Mark A. McCray

Mark A. McCray

Jan 22, 2016

Mark A. McCray, 47, of Burgoyne Way in Willsboro, passed away unexpectedly Friday January 22, 2016 at his home. He was born in Elizabethtown on August 24, 1968 son of Ellis and Phyllis (Drinkwine) McCray. Calling hours will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM Friday January 29, 2016 at Marvin-Heald Funeral Home, 7521 Court St., Elizabethtown. A funeral service will...

Corey M. Williams

Corey M. Williams

Jan 21, 2016

ROUSES POINT - Corey Michael Williams, 15, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 21, 2016. He was a kind and sweet boy with big dreams and a lot of love to give. He enjoyed playing video games and hanging out with his many friends. He left behind his mother, Kandi Rodriguez and his father, Michael Williams, along with his brothers, JT...

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