Phillip A. Tucker
May 25, 2025
Phillip A. Tucker, age 80, Altona, died Saturday, May 24, 2025 at C.V.P.H Medical Center in Plattsburgh.
Born in Saranac Lake, New York on January 19, 1945, he was the son of Phillip H. and Myrtle (Crowningshield) Tucker. Phillip, married Merideth Sherman on Saturday, July 3, 1965 in New Haven, VT.
Phillip had been employed for General Electric in Schenectady, NY where...
Danna Fast
May 17, 2025
Dana Fast, 94, of Lake Clear, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 17 in her home. She was born March 30, 1931 in Warsaw, Poland. Most of her relatives perished in the Holocaust, but she, her mother, brother and some cousins survived. Dana’s heartwarming survival story is published in the memoir, Good in the Midst of Evil (Rise/Clearfork, 2022).
Dana earned...
John Nels
May 8, 2025
John Nels, age 78, of Saranac Lake, NY passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the Adirondack Medical Center.
Born in Mineville, New York on October 14, 1946, he was the son of Walter and Elizabeth Nels.
John married Kathleen A. Waite on August 24, 1968 at St. Michael's Church in Witherbee, NY.
John attended and received a Bachelor's Degree from Plattsburgh...
Oren Miles Kats
May 6, 2025
With sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Oren Miles Kats, who passed on the morning of May 6th, 2025 during labor.
He is survived by his parents Guy Kats and Amanda Craver, sister Nina, grandfather Daniel, and uncles Omer, Alon, Iddo, and Evan. He was welcomed to the realm beyond by his grandmother Orna, uncle Jordan, and midwife Kelly.
His...
Kurt Lee Jaeger
May 4, 2025
Kurt Lee Jaeger, age 71, of Loon Lake, NY and Palm Coast, FL died Sunday, May 4, 2025 under hospice care at his home in Florida surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Queens, New York, he was the son of Howard and Violet Jaeger. Kurt married Paige Evelyn in 1979. They were married for 45 years.
Kurt grew up on Long Island...
Kelly A. Kinch
2025
With deep sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Kelly A. Mills Kinch on April 25, 2025, at Adirondack Medical, where she was reunited with her beloved husband, Paul Kinch, and son, Dylan Kinch.
Raised in Ogdensburg, NY, Kelly was a devoted and caring mother to her daughters, Autumn J. Kinch of Tupper Lake and April L. Kinch of Saranac Lake....
Silas William Smith
Apr 20, 2025
Silas William Smith, 39, of Plattsburgh, NY, was received into the arms of Jesus on Resurrection Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Silas was born to the late Geoffrey H. Smith and Teresa Smith (now Harris) on September 23, 1985, in Niskayuna, NY. He is survived by his mother, Teresa, his stepfather, Richard Harris, his brother Timothy F. Smith of Saranac Lake, NY,...
Lois G. Dukett
2025
Word has been received that Lois G. Dukett, of Saranac Lake has passed away at the age of 95.
Born in Cadyville, NY, she grew up in Saranac Lake and graduated from Saranac Lake High School in 1948. She spent the majority of her life in Saranac Lake. Lois married SSGT Theodore H. Dukett in 1950. She accompanied him for 2...
Shelley A. Phillips
Apr 7, 2025
Shelley Ann Phillips, 55, of Saranac Lake, NY, passed away April 7th, 2025 peacefully in her sleep with loved ones by her side.
Shelley was born April 15th, 1969 in Saranac Lake to Charles R. Phillips and Mildred D. Phillips (Tucker). She had two children with her ex-husband Eric F. Wamsganz of Saranac Lake: her son Eric C Wamsganz of Childwood,...
Cheryl A. Rommel
Mar 20, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Cheryl (Cheri) A. Rommel on March 20, 2025, at the age of 63 in Saranac Lake.
Cheri graced the world with her presence on June 17, 1961; born the first child to Mary Catherine (Tucker) Rommel and Roger Lee Rommel. Cheri shared an undeniable bond with each of her...
Colleen Gowan /
Mar 13, 2025
Colleen Anne Gowan, 57, of Saranac Lake, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM, at Albany Medical Center, with friends and family present.
Colleen, born in Saranac Lake on September 13, 1967, was preceded in death by her parents, Richard (Dick) Gowan and Jane Gowan (beloved teacher at SL High School), and stepfather, Frank Miller.
She is survived by her...
Ann E. Merkel
Mar 9, 2025
Ann E. Merkel, age 86, of Saranac Lake, died Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid.
Born in New Haven, Connecticut on September 17, 1938, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Lola (Cavan) Bethel. Ann, married Dr. C. David Merkel, MD, Col (Ret) on Friday, August 19, 1977 in Saranac Lake. He predeceased her on September...
Thomas John Buckley
Mar 3, 2025
Thomas John Buckley passed away peacefully under the devoted care of his family and The Alice Center in Malone, New York on March 3, 2025.
Tom was born in Inman (Duane) New York on June 3, 1939, the son of George H. and Margaret H. (Hogan) Buckley.
He graduated from Saranac Lake High School in 1956 at the age of sixteen. He...
Donna J. Burman
Feb 22, 2025
Donna Jean Burman, 81, of Vermontville, passed away on February 22, 2025 at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.
Born August 17, 1943, in Butler Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Helen S. Sutton and Albert B. Hilliard.
She is survived by her two children, Kim (longtime partner-Susan) and Dale (wife-Geniene) and a grandson, Quinn. She was predeceased by her husband, Victor...
Frances E. Tummons
2025
Word has been received of the death of Frances E. Tummons, age 85, formerly of Gabriels, NY who died on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the Alice Center in Malone.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. A graveside service will take place at the convenience of the family at Mountain View Cemetery in Gabriels.
Brenda Ada Stringer
2025
Brenda Ada Murphy Stringer, a beloved mom, friend, athlete, and public servant, passed away in her Florida home on February 17, 2025 at the age of 68. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
From her childhood in Saranac Lake, Brenda possessed an infectious spirit that brightened every room she entered. Her kindness and helpful nature were legendary;...
Agatha "Aggie" Sullivan
Feb 17, 2025
Agatha “Aggie” Oehler Sullivan, age 89, of Vermontville, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025.Born in Lake Clear, New York on September 27, 1935, she was the daughter of Karl and Florence (Dupont) Oehler. She married her soulmate, Peter H. Sullivan at St. John’s Church in Lake Clear on August 20, 1966. They shared over 50 years together before he predeceased...
Catherine Agnes Muir
Feb 13, 2025
Mrs. Catherine Agnes Muir, age 101, formerly of Sugarbush, NY, died Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid.
Born in New York City, New York on September 27, 1923, she was the daughter of Joseph M. and Catherine (Quigley) Messemer Kelly. Catherine married James A. Muir on June 10, 1944 at Our Lady of the Rosary Church...
Bonnie L. McIntyre
Feb 12, 2025
Word has been received of the death of Bonnie L. McIntyre, age 75 of Burlington, NC and formally of Saranac Lake who passed away on Wednesday February, 12, 2025 in Burlington, NC.
Local arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. Funeral services will take place at a later date to be announced in the spring/summer with...
Martha Lee Hadley
Feb 11, 2025
Marti Hadley, 74 years old of Lake Placid NY passed away peacefully at The Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake NY. Marti was born in Keene Valley NY to Napoleon “Buck” Smith and Anita LeClair Smith on July 2, 1950. Marti was raised in Keene Valley and graduated high school from Keene Central School in 1967 at the age of...
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