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Marilynn D'Aprix Hazelden

Marilynn D'Aprix Hazelden

Jul 17, 2024

Marilynn D’Aprix Hazelden, 91, died peacefully with her family present in her beloved Adirondack Mountains on July 17, 2024. 

She is survived by her children, son Doug Hazelden and daughter-in-law Sonia Hazelden, and daughter Laurie Vonasek and son in-law Stan Vonasek. Grandchildren Emilee Hazelden, Michelle Condo, Jennie Boscarino and Marie Bolton. Also great grandchildren Adam Boscarino, Ben Boscarino, Carter Condo, Caleb...

Martin F. Donnelly

Martin F. Donnelly

Jul 13, 2024

Martin Francis Donnelly, 80, of Saranac Lake, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at Adirondack Health on July 13th, 2024.

Born in Saranac Lake, NY, September 26, 1943. He was the son of Francis and Marion Donnelly (Hicks). 

Martin was a graduate of St. Pius X Catholic School in Saranac Lake, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL....

Shirley Ann Shaw Pickreign

Shirley Ann Shaw Pickreign

Jul 12, 2024

Shirley Ann Shaw Pickreign, age 83 passed away on Friday July, 12, 2024 at her daughter’s home in Saranac Lake under the care of High Peaks Hospice. 

She was born June 30, 1941 to Dada Mae (Hale) and Gerald Albert Shaw in Saranac Lake. She graduated from Saranac Lake High School in June 1958.

She married Joseph M. Pickreign, Jr. April 2,...

Daniel Hildreth Steidl

Daniel Hildreth Steidl

Jul 9, 2024

Daniel Hildreth "Dan" Steidl, of South Burlington, VT and former resident of Greenwich, CT and Rainbow Lake, NY, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on July 9, 2024 at the University of Vermont Medical with his family by his side. 

Dan was born in Saranac Lake, NY on March 2, 1937, the son of Dr. John Henry Steidl and...

Joseph Thomas Mundinger

Joseph Thomas Mundinger

Jul 7, 2024

Word has been received of the death of Joseph Thomas "Joe" Mundinger, age 76, of Long Lake, NY who passed away at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake, NY with his family by his side.

Joe was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 25, 1947, the son of John and Anne V. (McFadden) Mundinger. He married the former Donna Aronski...

James L. Kirkby

James L. Kirkby

Jun 27, 2024

Word has been received of the death of James L. Kirkby, age 67, of Ray Brook, loving husband, father, brother, brother-in-law and Uncle, who died on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at his home.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. Funeral services will take place at the convenience of the family. 

Friends wishing to remember James...

Catherine Moody (Branch) MacDougal

Catherine Moody (Branch) MacDougal

Jun 26, 2024

Catherine Moody (Branch) MacDougal

Catherine (Branch) MacDougal, 97, passed away peacefully at Elderwood of Uihlein on June 26th following a brief illness. 

She was born in Saranac Lake on November 15, 1926, to Herbert and Ina (Peltier) Moody. 

She was raised by her Great Aunt Kate and Uncle Harry Burns, and grew up in Schenectady, NY, where she graduated from St. Columba’s High...

Jonathan Kent Fieroh

Jonathan Kent Fieroh

Jun 25, 2024

It is with great sadness and an overwhelming sense of loss that we announce the death of Jonathan Kent Fieroh. Jon was born in Palos Heights Illinois to Len and Lois Fieroh. He spent his childhood years in a loving family that included sisters Kathy and Elise and many close aunts, uncles and cousins. It was a time when kids...

Isabel June McCormick

Isabel June McCormick

Jun 24, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Isabel June McCormick on June 24, 2024 in Gwinn, Ml after a long battle with Alzheimer's. 

Isabel was born January 23, 1934 to Bertha and Joseph Fountain in Owls Head, NY, the youngest of 19 children. 

She married Bernard Richard "Dick" McCormick on April 10, 1950 in Saranac Lake, NY....

Germaine Jeannine McDougall

Germaine Jeannine McDougall

Jun 24, 2024

Word has been received of the death of Germaine Jeannine McDougall, age 92, of Saranac Lake, NY who passed away on Monday June 24, 2024 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake with family by her side.

Germaine was born on December 1, 1931 in Alburg, VT, the daughter of Charles and Irene (Martin) Dulude. 

She is survived by her children,...

Francis Murray Kilfoyle

Francis Murray Kilfoyle

Jun 23, 2024

Francis Murray Kilfoyle, 86, a loving father and husband, who missed his wife Rosalie every day, was reunited with her on Sunday June 23, 2024. He was born on January 26, 1938 the 5th of 6 children to Chester William Kilfoyle, Sr. and Ellen Mary Kilfoyle (Malone) in Plattsburgh, NY. 

He was one of the hardest working men you could ever...

Bruce Robert Ohmann

Bruce Robert Ohmann

Jun 19, 2024

Bruce Robert Ohmann, age 70, of Jay, New York died Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. 

Born in Saranac Lake, New York on July 5, 1953, he was the son of Robert and Mary (Aubin) Ohmann. 

Bruce Ohmann, a lifelong resident of the Adirondacks, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. Bruce spent most of his life...

John N. Kolodziey

John N. Kolodziey

Jun 16, 2024

John N. Kolodziey, 72, of Rainbow Lake passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024.

John was born in Syracuse, NY to the late John and Joan (Phair) Kolodziey of Mattydale. He was a graduate of North Syracuse High School and Oswego State University.

He was predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Leslie (Carpenter) Kolodziey, in 2023.

He is survived by his sons...

Stan McGrain

Stan McGrain

Jun 16, 2024

Stanley Clark McGrain

Whether you knew him as “Stan the Man”, “Stan-Lee”, “Poop”, “The Big Galut”, or just the smiling face behind the counter at Hyde’s, you would consider yourself lucky to have met him.

Stan was able to spend his last days surrounded by his loved ones. He passed away peacefully at home on Sunday June 16, 2024, with his children...

Diana L. Boyer

Diana L. Boyer

Jun 8, 2024

Word has been received of the death of Diana L. Boyer, age 83, of Saranac Lake, NY who passed away on Saturday June 8, 2024 at her residence surrounded by family.Diana was born on April 10, 1941 in Utica, NY to Albert and Emma (DiSpirito) Richard. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, 20 Church Street, Saranac Lake,...

Irene Martin

Irene Martin

Jun 5, 2024

On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, Irene Martin passed away at Meadowbrook Healthcare in Plattsburgh, NY where she had lived for a short time. Before this, 

she was a resident of Saranac Lake, New York, where she celebrated a lifetime of 101 years.

Irene was born in Malone, New York on March 2, 1923, to Joseph Pebbler and Laura Leturno. As a teenager,...

George C Tolhurst

George C Tolhurst

May 24, 2024

George C. Tolhurst, 93, a longtime resident of Saranac Lake, died on May 24, 2024, in Ocean, New Jersey. 

He was born in Buffalo, the son of George C. and Florence Paul Tolhurst. He is a graduate of Kenmore High School, class of 1949, where he was accomplished in the pole vault.

George enlisted in the Army in January 1951, six months...

Robert C. Simpson

Robert C. Simpson

May 23, 2024

Robert C. Simpson (Rob) passed away at his home on May 23, 2024 with loved ones at his side.  He was born in Saranac Lake on June 19, 1959, he is the son of Marjorie Simpson.

He attended Saranac Lake central school until at the age of eighteen when he enlisted in the United States Army. He served from 1977-1980. Once...

Joyce Ann Durett

Joyce Ann Durett

May 20, 2024

Joyce Ann (Buckson) Durett, age 68, a beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024 at UVM in Burlington VT. surrounded by her family. 

 

Joyce was born on November 19, 1955 in Warren Ohio, the daughter of Ralph and Laura (Swinyer) Buckson. Joyce's life was a testament to her love of life, her family, the community and...

Carolyn Leona Moody

Carolyn Leona Moody

May 12, 2024

Carolyn Leona (Tanzini) Moody passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2024. 

Carolyn was born on September 12, 1943 in Saranac Lake, NY to Mary Leona (Donaldson) Tanzini and William Joseph Tanzini.

Carolyn treasured her family above all else. She was the best mother and grandmother ever and will be greatly...

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