Obituaries

Jan 15, 2025

Jan 9, 2025

On October 6, 1948, Chuck and Marie (Niles) Pandolph from Saranac Lake, NY welcomed a baby boy into the world. They named him Charles Robert Pandolph. If they thought they were proud that day, they could never have guessed how proud they would be when they came to take him home to heaven on January 9, 2025. 

As an only child,...

Jan 5, 2025

Kelly Lee Haig passed away very unexpectedly, but peacefully at home on Sunday, January 5, 2025

Kelly was born in Saranac Lake New York on January 21, 1956. His parents were the late Margaret (Curry) Haig and the late A. Lee Haig.

Kelly went to the Saranac Lake school district and graduated from Saranac Lake high school in 1974. In school, Kelly...

2024

Louise (Middleton) Harris, 97 passed peacefully at her apartment in Saranac Lake NY on December 30th. 

Louise was born in Norristown Pa. to Joseph Middleton and Eva Reifsnyder Middleton. 

She earned a bachelor’s degree from West Chester State Teachers College in education and taught kindergarten and first grade in the Tioga Center NY and Candor NY school districts. 

She was married to Vernon...

Dec 27, 2024

Loretta E. Abramaitis, age 71, of 26 Hennessy Way Saranac Lake, died in her sleep on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, from heart failure.

Born in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY on Sept. 17, 1953, she was the daughter of Joseph Abramaitis and Helen Sosnowski Abramaitis. Her mother was the owner/manager of a multi-generational restaurant business, her father later divorced the family when Loretta...

Dec 23, 2024

Jeffrey A. Beamish, 74, of Saranac Lake, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by his immediate family. His passing was the result of complications from a severe stroke.

Born on February 27, 1950, in Ogdensburg, NY, Jeffrey was the beloved son of Frank and Nancy Beamish. He is survived by his devoted spouse of 32...

Dec 21, 2024

Harold J. Mahoney (Butch), 76, of Bloomingdale, New York, died peacefully on 12/21/24. Butch was surrounded by his two daughters (Lizz and Tara) at the time of his passing.

Butch was born June 26th, 1948, in Poughkeepsie, New York. The son of Charles and Marion Mahoney.

Butch graduated from Roy C Ketcham High School in 1967, then went on to serve in...

Dec 21, 2024

Kathleen E. Schneck, 74, of Saranac Lake passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Kathy was born on April 24,1950 to Eleanor (LaVallee) and Richard Mullen. She is survived by her son, Richard Schneck (Rajni Mohan); granddaughters Leela and Taj Eleanor Schneck; daughter, Amanda Schneck (Andrew James); sister Patrice Mullen Keet (Dr. Robert Keet); niece Dr....

Dec 20, 2024

Hugo "Hugh" Freer Clearwater died December 20, 2024, in Saranac Lake, NY. He was 93 years old. 

He was born June 17, 1931, in Schenectady, New York, the son of Ralph Leroy Clearwater and Bertha Mary Louise Walker. He attended schools in the Glens Falls area and the Mid-Hudson Valley. He graduated from the Arlington High School, Poughkeepsie, valedictorian of the...

Dec 19, 2024

Kenneth Towne Norton, 75, of Saranac Lake, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2024, after a brief illness. 

He was born December 25, 1948, the son of Julia Heathcock and Ken Norton. 

Kenny spent his life in the Adirondacks. He spent over 40 years on the National Ski Patrol at Whiteface Mountain; enjoyed golfing at the Ray Brook Golf Course and...

Dec 19, 2024

The Rev. Allen William Cooper Jr., (Fr. Bill) age 82, of Saranac Lake, NY, died Thursday, December 19, 2024 at his home.

Born in Syracuse, New York on November 30, 1942, he was the son of Allen and A. June (Fadden) Cooper. Bill married Margo Lee Kelsey on Saturday, July 23, 1966 in North Syracuse, NY. 

He received is Bachelors of Education...

Dec 17, 2024

Kevin Michael Callaghan, age 60, of 13 Hasbrouck Drive, Poughkeepsie, died Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Vasser Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie with family and friends at his bedside.

Born in Poughkeepsie, New York on November 20, 1964, he was the son of Lawrence Callaghan and Mary Leah (Meagher) Callaghan. 

Kevin graduated from Poughkeepsie High School and continued his education receiving a BS,...

Dec 16, 2024

Clayton “Ted” Fountain, a beloved member of the Gabriels, NY community, passed away peacefully in his home on December 16, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on November 29, 1943, to Helen (Gonyea) and George Fountain, Ted spent his entire life in the place he loved most—the Adirondacks.

Ted’s early years were marked by his education in the one-room schoolhouse...

Dec 12, 2024

William “Bill” Curran, also fondly known as Willie, Billy, Sweet Willie, One-Eared Willie, B-Pa, and Funcle, was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He passed away due to respiratory failure on December 12, 2024, at the age of 80. Bill leaves behind his loving wife of 56 years, Patricia "Penny" Curran; his sons, Christopher (Heather) and Scott...

Dec 8, 2024

Patricia Riley, age 93, of currently of Lakeland, FL and formerly of Saranac Lake, died Sunday, December 8, 2024 at the Lake Gibson Rehabilitation Center in Lakeland, Fl.

Born in Vermontville, New York on November 22, 1931, she was the daughter of Hubert and Rhoda (Doty) Tyler. Patricia, married Raymond E. Riley on November 14, 1953. He predeceased her on December...

Dec 8, 2024

Word has been received of the death of Thomas Upthegrove Jr., age 63, of Saranac Lake, who died on Sunday, December 8, 2024.

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. 

Nov 22, 2024

Brian H. LaMay, age 57, of Saranac Lake, died unexpectedly on Friday, November 22, 2024 at the Albany Medical Center.

Born in Saranac Lake, New York on August 15, 1967, he was the son of George and Kathleen (Meehan) LaMay.

Brian recently married his longtime companion Terri J. Welch on Saturday, August 10, 2024 in Ellenburg Depot, NY. Brian and Terri had...

Nov 22, 2024

Janice Gauthier, age 90, of Saranac Lake, died Friday, November 22, 2024 at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid. 

Born in Saranac Lake, New York on February 12, 1934, she was the daughter of Leon and Dorothy (Rice) Stearns. Janice married Francis Gauthier on Monday, February 11, 1980 in Bloomingdale, NY. Francis predeceased her on May 2, 2016. 

Janice was a lifelong...

Nov 14, 2024

Richard A, Hough, III, age 54, passed away Thursday November 14, 2024 at the Elizabethtown Community Hospital after a five year battle with cancer. 

Richard was born the son of Richard A. Hough, Jr. and Theressa Alice Senkbeil at the Moses Luddington Hospital in Ticonderoga NY on April 25, 1970. He married Helena Burnah on June 26, 1996 at the Church...

Nov 12, 2024

Mary Durkee Klaproth, age 83, formerly of Lake clear and Bloomingdale, and currently of Ellenburg Depot, died Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.

Born in Saranac Lake, NY on May2, 1941, she was the daughter of Howard and Hazel (Minnie) Strack. 

Mary attended and graduated from Saranac Lake High School. She was a member of St. Denis and...