Goldie Fountain

Aug 7, 2022

Goldie (Mason) Fountain, 82, passed away August 7, 2022. Goldie was born July 5, 1940 in Wilmington, N.Y. to the late Vincent and Eliza (Lawrence) Mason.

She was a spiritual woman who loved family, especially family gatherings, camping, fishing, and bonfires with a cold one or drinking her "happy juice" while dancing to Elvis Presley, pull-tabs with her friends...

Maurice Southmayd

Aug 2, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Mr. Maurice Jay Southmayd, age 96, announces his passing on August 2, 2022.

 

Maurice Jay Southmayd was born May 13, 1926, in Lake Placid, NY, to the late Maurice Orlando and Lillian Southmayd. He was married to Roberta Irene Maynard for nearly 75 years; she preceded his death on June...

James Brousseau

Aug 1, 2022

James "Jim" Joseph Brousseau, 87, of Plattsburgh, N.Y., passed away peacefully on August 1st, 2022, surrounded by his family. Jim was born on February 7th, 1935 in Peasleville, N.Y., to Philip and Rena (Frenia) Brousseau.

 

Jim was a staunch Democrat and Union member who belonged to the IBEW Local 910 for over fifty years and loved drinking beer and...

Patricia Widener

Jul 30, 2022

Patricia Widener, 78, passed away on July 30, 2022, at CVPH in Plattsburgh after a long valiant battle with Cancer.

Patricia was born on June 17, 1944 in Albany, NY, to Catherine (Rita) and Loyal Beardsley.

Patricia graduated from AuSable Forks High School in 1962, after which she enlisted in the United States Army. Pat served as a Finance Officer...

Ruth Sibalski

Jul 23, 2022

Ruth Sibalski, 99, passed away on July 23, 2022, in Wilmington.

Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Services were entrusted to Zaumetzer Funeral Home, Au Sable Forks.

Aaron Everest

Jul 20, 2022

Aaron "Joe" Joseph Everest passed away on July 20, 2022 in Plattsburgh NY. He was born on January 28, 1942.

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, July 30 at 11:00 a.m. at Clintonville Cemetery followed by a gathering at Pleasant Corner Restaurant in Keeseville where all are welcome to attend.

Services were entrusted to Zaumetzer Funeral Home, Au...

Donald Giddings

Jul 6, 2022

Donald Giddings, 58, passed away on July 6, 2022, in Au Sable Forks, NY.

He was born on July 2, 1964 in Plattsburgh, NY, to Donald Giddings, Sr. and Frances Woodward.

Mr. Giddings is survived by a son, Donald Giddings, III, of Ellenburg Center; and brothers Dennis and Danny.

Donald is preceded in death by his parents and his sister...

Richard Bernstein

Jul 4, 2022

Richard J. Bernstein, Philosopher, Teacher, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Lover of Life.

Richard J. Bernstein, 90, passed on July 4, 2022 in his summer home in Jay, New York, after a long bout with heart and lung disease.

In a life propelled by perpetual optimism, Bernstein taught philosophy for 70 years, beginning at Yale University, Haverford College, and, since 1989, the...

Beatrice Pelkey

Jun 25, 2022

Our beloved mother, Beatrice Ann Pelkey, entered God's Kingdom on June 25, 2022.

Beatrice was born to William I and Julia Coolidge on August 6, 1945, in Jay, New York. She graduated from Au Sable Forks High School in 1964. After completing school, she pursued a career as telephone operator for 20 years. Many jobs followed, including School Tax...

Robert Sampson

Jun 23, 2022

Robert Sampson, Wilmington, passed away on June 23, 2022 at the Lake Placid Emergency Room surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Ridgefield, NJ on December 5, 1946 and grew up in Ridgefield.

 

He graduated from Ridgefield Memorial High School in 1965. While growing up in New Jersey, Bob did many things: selling shoes at Alexander's Department Store;...

Sandra VanBenschoten

Jun 23, 2022

Sandra Gail Van Benschoten, 82, of Jay, New York passed away on June 23, 2022 in Lake Placid, New York. She was born on April 19, 1940 in Suffern, New York, and was the only child of Anthony and Helen (Mowerson) Locker. She grew up in Ramsey, New Jersey. Sandy is survived by her husband of 53 years, Thomas J....

Mary Lou Katz

Jun 10, 2022

Mary Lou Katz, 93, passed away on June 10, 2022, in Plattsburgh.

She is survived by her husband, Gerald Katz.

Per her wishes, there will be no services.

Arrangements were entrusted to Zaumetzer Funeral Home, Au Sable Forks.

 

Rene Goyette, Jr.

Jun 2, 2022

Rene Y. Goyette, Jr. 86, of Peru, New York, died Thursday, June 2, 2022, at home with Hospice of the North Country with family by his side.

Rene was born in St. Chrysostom, Quebec Canada on April 5, 1936, he was the son of Rene and Mary (Baker) Goyette. He attended Keeseville Parochial School and Keeseville High School.

He served...

Christopher Kostoss

May 31, 2022

On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, Captain Christopher Kostoss died by suicide. Chris was born on October 16, 1972. At the time of his death, he had been a New York State Forest Ranger for 23 years. Chris was also a dedicated member of the Wilmington Fire Department for over 10 years. He loved living and working in the Adirondacks. In...

Norman Felio

May 29, 2022

Norman Felio, 82, of Harkness passed peacefully at his home in Jay surrounded by his loving family.

Known as "Stormin' Norman," he touched the lives of many with his endless tales and jokes. He was employed by the Grand Union for 42 years, and spent 31 of those years managing the Au Sable Forks branch.

Norman is survived by his...

Nancy Carte

May 11, 2022

Nancy Ann Carte, 84 passed away at the Laurels Assisted Living Facility in Charlotte NC, on May 11, 2022.

Nancy was born September 24, 1937 in Worcester, MA to David and Constance Coughlin (Hall). She was raised in Upper Jay, NY by parents, Helen and David Coughlin. Nancy later moved to Schenectady NY, where she and her husband, Donald, resided...

Patrick Smith

May 6, 2022

Patrick J. Smith, 62, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Pat was born on August 20, 1959 in Keene Valley, NY, the son of Lloyd and Helen (Lozier) Smith.

Pat served in the United States Army from 1978 to 1982 and worked for the NYS Dept. of Corrections for 28 years.

He was an avid...

John Farley

Apr 21, 2022

In the early morning hours on April 21, 2022, expecting to put in his usual full day of work at the North Country Center for Independence, our father, John Joseph Farley, woke up to the smiles of our mother, Viola, and our sister, Stacy, in Heaven.

Our dad was born September 19, 1943 to our great grandparents John and Dorothy...

Geraldine LaFountain

Apr 18, 2022

Geraldine LaFountain passed away April 18, 2022 at the age of 86.

She was born on September 9, 1935, the daughter of John and Agnes (Aubin) Rushia. She married Arleigh LaFountain, Sr. and together they had six children.

Geraldine was predeceased by her husband; her parents; two siblings, Thomas Rushia and Romeo Rushia; and a son-in-law...

Eleanor Douglas

Apr 18, 2022

Eleanor (Roach) Douglas passed away on April 18, 2022 with her family at her side. "Ellie" as she was known, was born on December 29, 1936 in Plattsburgh, NY, the daughter of the late Francis D. and Agnes (Quinn) Roach.

She graduated from St. John's Academy in 1954 and from Champlain Valley Hospital School of Nursing in 1956 as...