Reverend Paul Frederick Martz
Jun 22, 2025
Reverend Paul Frederick Martz, of Saranac Lake NY, passed away on June 22, 2025 at Elderwood Nursing home in Lake Placid with his wife Patricia by his side. He was 81 years old.
Paul was born in Dayton, Ohio on July 22, 1943. He grew up in the Dayton area and attended The Defiance College where he met Patricia. He graduated...
Brittney M. Miller
Jun 17, 2025
Sadly we say goodbye to a beautiful soul, Brittney Mae Miller.
Brittney has floated away as a beautiful angel to be with her “Mom”! She had fought very hard the last three years, but lost the battle on June 17, 20205. at the University of Vermont Medical Center.
Brittney was born on August 11, 1996 in Durkee, OR.
She is survived by her...
John "Jack" Finegan
Jun 15, 2025
Jack Finegan’s wonderful life came to an end on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Mayo Continuing Care in Northfield, VT. His 94 years were full of love and amazing experiences.
Jack was born in Saranac Lake in 1930 to Fletcher Finegan and Eleanor Marie Leahy. His early years were spent on the farm, playing hockey and enjoying himself.
After graduating from Saranac...
Louise E. Gladd
Jun 15, 2025
Heaven has received another angel, Louise Estella Brown (Louise “Weezy” Gladd), age 67, of Saranac Lake, who passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.
She will be remembered for her dedication and love for her family and her hard work. She worked for Adirondack Medical Center...
Gregory Andrew Phillips
Jun 13, 2025
Gregory A. Phillips, age 72, of Saranac Lake, died Friday, June 13, 2025 at his home.
Born in Saranac Lake, New York on November 10, 1952, he was the son of George A. and Shirley O. (Lancto) Phillips.
Greg grew up in Lake Placid, where he attended and graduated from the Lake Placid High School in 1970. He is a veteran of...
David L. Walker
Jun 9, 2025
David L. Walker, age 77, died Monday, June 9, 2025 at Tupper Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Phoenix, Arizona on December 23, 1947, he was the son of Wendell Walker and Paula (Pacheco) Walker.
David joined the United States Air Force after graduating from high school. He served for over 20 years at many bases throughout the states as well...
Edna Mae Salisbury
Jun 6, 2025
Edna Mae Call-Salisbury 79, died June 6th 2025 surrounded by family and love at her home in Bloomingdale NY. Edna is known for her soft spoken, gentle and loving demeanor, her love for a 4th of July parade and hanging out with her grandkids and great grandkids. She loved all the friends she made throughout her life. Edna was born...
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...
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