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Carol Wisher
Apr 13, 2025
Carol F. Wisher, 85, of AuSable Forks, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Born on January 6, 1940, in AuSable Forks, New York, she was the beloved daughter of Homer and Madeline Wright, and one of fourteen children-one of eleven daughters and three sons.
Carol enriched the lives...
Scott Pelkey
Apr 6, 2025
Scott Allan Pelkey, 60, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025 with his loving family by his side. He was born on August 15, 1964 to Arthur and Gladys (Drake) Pelkey in Keene, NY.
He attended AVCS and worked as a carpenter in his brother's company, Pelkey Builders, a trade he was proud to share with him. Scott loved the outdoors...
Nancy Bombard
Apr 3, 2025
Nancy Lee Bombard, 81, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025 after a brief illness with her family by her side. Born on January 25, 1944 to Levi and Mary Betters, she was a lifelong resident of Au Sable Forks.
Nancy resided in Au Sable Forks, NY, where she created a nurturing home for her children, Stephen Bombard, Adrian "Abie" Bombard,...
Michael Fish
Apr 2, 2025
Michael Lowe Fish, passed away unexpectedly on April 2, 2025, at the age of 61. Born on April 29, 1963, in Randolph, Vermont to Robert Fish and Lee Whitney, Michael spent his formative years on a farm, where he developed a lifelong love for animals and the great outdoors.
Michael moved to New York at the age of 22...
Elizabeth Shalton
Mar 19, 2025
Elizabeth Lorea "Liz" Shalton - beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend - passed away on March 19, 2025 at age 65 in a house fire. Liz lived life with enthusiasm, joy and laughter. She loved children, dogs and the Adirondack Mountains.
Liz was born on October 28, 1959, in Paterson, New Jersey but she was raised primarily in the...
Gregory Winch
Mar 16, 2025
Gregory Paul Winch, a beloved family man and dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully at his home on March 16, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on June 8, 1958, in Keene Valley, New York to Arden Winch and Lois Blanchard, Greg spent his life in Wilmington, where he became a cherished member of the community.
Greg will...
Karin Bombard-Forgatch
Mar 15, 2025
Karin Maria (Bombard) Forgatch passed away on March 15, 2025 with her loving husband Thomas Forgatch by her side after a brave fight against cancer. She was born on November 14, 1959 in Plattsburgh, NY to Alfred and Dorla (Douglas) Bombard. Karin was a lifelong resident of Au Sable Forks and graduated Au Sable Valley Central School in 1977. She...
Ralph Cioffi
Mar 8, 2025
Ralph Anthony Cioffi, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 8, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on December 20, 1929, in Troy, NY, to Carmine Cioffi and Bernadine Marra, Ralph embodied the spirit of adventure and love for nature throughout his life. With a heart as expansive as the mountains he cherished, Ralph was a proud member...
Andrew Gillman
Mar 8, 2025
Andy Gillman passed away on March 8 after a tenacious battle with kidney disease. Andy grew up exploring the hills around Bolton Landing before his family moved to the Capital District. At 15 years old he met the love of his life, Marylou, and they were together from that point onward. After deciding that high school had taught him everything...
John Brady, III
Mar 4, 2025
John Edward Brady III
John, Jay, Dad, Grandpa, Santa Grandpa
John E. Brady III was born in South Weymouth, MA on November 15, 1946, as the first son to Marian and John Edward Brady Jr. He had one older sister Kathleen, and two little brothers Michael and David. They grew up in West Springfield.
John graduated from Deerfield Academy in 1965 and went...
Doris Gordon
Mar 1, 2025
Doris Morhous Gordon passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, with her family by her side.
Doris was born on January 26, 1929, in Jay, NY to Addie and Francis Morhous. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Lawrence "Waxy" Gordon, and her son, Ronald. Doris was the last surviving member of 12 children, and she is now reunited with them...
Marvin Otis
Feb 28, 2025
Marvin B. Otis was an only-child born to Beldon and Beatrice (Cram) Otis in Lake Placid, New York on November 4th, 1941. His family's hearts were forever broken on Friday, February 28th, 2025 when he passed unexpectedly.
He grew up in Au Sable Forks, New York, and graduated from AuSable Forks High School in 1959. He attended the State University of...
Anne Healey
Feb 25, 2025
The world is less bright today as we are sad to say Anne Marie (Hetz) Healey, 88, of Keeseville, NY, was called home to heaven on February 25th, 2025. She was born in Scranton, PA on April 4th, 1936, the youngest of 4 children to Robert and Mae Hetz. She graduated as a registered nurse from Mercy Hospital. She married...
Carol Mickalonis-LaDuke
Feb 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the transition of Carol as she enters that mansion in the sky.
Carol loved to play slots & bingo with her family & even enjoyed playing cards with some family on Saturdays.
She is survived by her son James LaPlante, Jr. (JC) of Clifton Park, N.Y.; grandson, Devin LaPlante & wife Kenzie from Vt.; great-granddaughter...
Beverly Duprey
Feb 19, 2025
Beverly Jane Duprey, born on May 22, 1940, in Plattsburgh, NY went to her eternal home on February 19, 2025 while relaxing at her winter retreat in North Carolina. Bev, as she was affectionately known, was the third child of Arthur and Aurella Garrow.
After her graduation from Saranac Central School Bev met the love of her life, Winston...
Kimberly Hoover
Feb 15, 2025
Kimberly Rose Hoover, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on August 7, 1964, in Saranac Lake, NY to Robert and Judith (Alford) Bowen, Kim settled in Au Sable Forks, NY, where she built a life rich in love and connection.
Kim was a devoted home health aide, touching the lives of many with her...
Jane Reed
Feb 14, 2025
Jane was born at Keene Valley Hospital to her beloved parents, Erma (Bowlyer) and Howard Reed of Keene, NY. She graduated from Keene Central School in 1961, received an accounting degree from Albany Business College and proceeded to work as an accountant in a Saranac Lake accounting firm. Constantly surrounded by animals, Jane cared for horses, pigs, cows, pheasants, ducks,...
Mary Pelkey
Feb 6, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary Pelkey, aged 78, who left us on February 6th, surrounded by love. A devoted partner, cherished family member, and loyal friend, Mary's passing leaves a lasting void in the hearts of all who knew her.
Mary was born on November 12, 1946, to Kenneth and Jennie (Denton)...
Jane Wood
Feb 3, 2025
Jane Muriel Wood, 80, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025.
A funeral service to honor Jane's remarkable life and the wonderful memories she created will be held on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the Heidrick-Zaumetzer Funeral Home, 3 College St., Au Sable Forks. Prior to the service, friends and family are invited to gather for calling hours...
Mary Murray
Jan 31, 2025
Mary M. Murray, 71, of Au Sable Forks, NY was called home to the Lord and reunited with her husband and family on January 31, 2025.
Mary was born on September 24, 1953 in Keene Valley, NY, the daughter of the late Wallace and Marguerite Pulsifer (Pelkey)
During her working years Mary worked as a Housekeeper for the Hilton, Holiday Inn and...
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