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Elizabeth Bevilacqua

Elizabeth Bevilacqua

Sep 18, 2020

Elizabeth Bevilacqua passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020, at the age of 94.Elizabeth, was known formally as Mrs. B. and as Jim to acquaintances. She was born on November 13,1925, in Ticonderoga, NY, to her parents Walter & Helen (Arthur) Gunning. She earned an Associate’s Degree in Business from the Mildred Elley School in Albany , NY. Elizabeth was...

Robert Place

Robert Place

Sep 15, 2020

Robert “Bob” Charles Place passed away peacefully at home in Onchiota on September 15, 2020.A member of the Place family of Dutchess County, New York, he was born on November 29, 1937 in Poughkeepsie to Charles Alfred and Mary Rose (Woods) Place.Both parents predeceased him as well as his brother Vincent Place, his wife of 30 years Dorothy May Place...

Francis Appleton

Francis Appleton

Sep 9, 2020

Word has been received of the death of Francis "Frank" Herbert Appleton, Jr. who died on September 9, 2020 at his residence. There will be no public calling hours and a memorial Celebration of Frank's life will be held at a later date and time at the convenience of the family. A memorial tribute of Frank's life will be forthcoming...

David Phelabaum

David Phelabaum

Sep 8, 2020

David Alan Phelabaum, age 61, of Saranac Inn, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 8th, 2020.Dave was born in Arlington, Virginia on January 29, 1959. He worked as a caretaker for 18 years and as a self-employed independent painter. On May 31, 1986 he married the former Melanie Craig at her parents’ house in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.Dave was a...

Janet Burton

Janet Burton

Sep 6, 2020

Janet (Boutilier) Burton, age 94, passed away on September 6, 2020, at Elderwood in Lake Placid.Born in Utica, September 23, 1925, Janet was the daughter of the late William and Gertrude (Schuler) Boutilier.She was pre-deceased by her parents and her brother, William Boutilier. Janet was raised and educated in Utica, graduating from Utica Free Academy in 1943, Her last employment...

Timothy Peria

Timothy Peria

Sep 4, 2020

Timothy John Peria, age 68, of Saranac Lake, NY died Friday September 4, 2020 at his home on Peria Hill.Tim was born in Saranac Lake on March 27, 1952, the son of John H. and Mary (Buckley) Peria.Tim attended Saranac Lake Central School and he retired as an Iron worker after 38 years with Ironworker Local Union 12.Tim is survived...

Basil Johnson Sr

Basil Johnson Sr

Sep 2, 2020

Basil C. Johnson Sr, age 96, of Bloomingdale, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 2, 2020.Born in Saranac Lake, New York on August 16, 1924, he was the son of Charles and Jessie (Woodruff) Johnson. Basil is a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II from 1943 to 1945. After serving in the Army, he...

Sandra Walker

Sandra Walker

Aug 25, 2020

Sandra A. Walker, 77 of Saranac Lake passed away peacefully on August 25th, 2020 at her home under the care of High Peaks Hospice surrounded by her loving family.She was born on September 19th, 1942 in Potsdam NY, to the late Eddy and Virginia Cayen. She graduated from Potsdam High School and went on to attend Bryant College in Rhode...

Catherine Carter

Catherine Carter

Aug 15, 2020

Catherine M. Carter, 98 of Lake Clear, NY passed away on Saturday August 15, 2020 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.Catherine was born on December 16, 1921 in Rouses Point, NY to Louis and Emelia (Rouet) Babin. She married Clayton H. Carter on July 26, 1941.Catherine is survived by her son Creighton (Cherry) and her daughters Barbara, Sandra...

Earl Lawrence Jr

Earl Lawrence Jr

Aug 7, 2020

Earl Eugene Lawrence, Jr., age 81, formerly of Saranac Lake died Friday, August 7, 2020 at the C.V.P.H Medical Center in Plattsburgh.Born in Saranac Lake, New York on October 12, 1938, he was the son of Earl and Myrtle (Skeels) Lawrence, Sr.Earl had been employed for Bezio Heating Company in Keeseville for many years until his retirement. He is a...

Donald Collins

Donald Collins

Aug 5, 2020

Donald S. Collins, "Pops" age 82, of Saranac Lake, NY died Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at his home following a brief illness.Born in New York City, New York on September 23, 1937, he was the son of Edward and Anna (Gaydos) Collins.Donald was a long-time resident of Saranac Lake and a member of St. Bernard's Church in Saranac Lake.Donald is...

William Mcgovern

William Mcgovern

Jul 24, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of "Bill," William McGovern on July 24th 2020 at CVPH Medical Center Plattsburgh, NY.Bill was born July 28th, 1938 and spent his life living across NY until he settled in The Adirondacks in the 1980's. In nice weather, Bill enjoyed fishing and walking the river walk in Saranac Lake.Bill was...

Emma Berghorn

Emma Berghorn

Jul 21, 2020

Emma L. Berghorn, age 89, of Saranac Lake, NY died Tuesday July 21, 2020 at Mercy Health Care in Tupper Lake, NY.She was born on September 26, 1930 in Alderbrook, NY, the daughter of the late James and Mary (McCaffrey) Law. Emma married Alex Helak in 1966 in Saranac Lake, NY and he unfortunately passed shortly after in 1967. She...

William Hewitt

William Hewitt

Jul 13, 2020

William “Bill” Alan Hewitt, age 65, of Bloomingdale, died Monday July 13, 2020 at Albany Medical Center.He was born in Saranac Lake, NY on October 31, 1954, the son of Jack and Mary (Stickney) Hewitt.Bill was a lifelong resident and graduated from Saranac Lake High School in 1972. He voluntarily joined the Marine Corps serving from 1972 -1974 during the...

Christa Beline

Christa Beline

Jul 6, 2020

Christa M. (Anderes) Beline, 92, died Monday evening, July 6, 2020 after a short illness. For the last two years she lived at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, and her daughter was at her side holding her hand when she took her final breaths. She saw four of her six grandchildren and all six of her great grandchildren...

Virginia Whitelaw

Virginia Whitelaw

Jul 5, 2020

Virginia “Ginny” Elaine Whitelaw, 65, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.Born in Saranac Lake on March 26, 1955, she was the youngest child of the late Paul and Jeanette Shene. She graduated from Westhampton Beach High School in 1972. Virginia had been employed at the Saranac Lake High School...

Barbara Mcafee

Barbara Mcafee

Jul 1, 2020

Barbara McAfee, age 75, of Onchiota, died Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at The Alice Center, Malone, NYBorn in Scotia, New York on April 9, 1945, she was the daughter of Ralph and Anna Alice (Corl) Bailey. Barb married Tod McAfee on Friday, April 6, 1984 in East Church, Springfield, MA. Tod predeceased her on July 17, 2018.Barb and Tod moved...

Charles Halsted

Charles Halsted

Jun 29, 2020

Charles G. Halsted Jr., resident of Waynesboro, PA, died at his summer home on Upper Saranac Lake, NY on June 29, 2020.Charles was born in Ossining, NY on May 23, 1941 and was the son of Charles G. Halsted Sr. and Berenice Halsted. He was 79 years old at the time of his death.Charlie was predeceased by his father Charles...

Richard Demerse

Richard Demerse

Jun 28, 2020

Richard P. DeMerse, age 93, of Saranac Lake, died Sunday, June 28, 2020 at his home following a brief illness.Born in Saranac Lake, New York on July 31, 1926, he was the son of Leo and Doris (Watson) Demers. Richard married Marilyn Miller on July 31, 1948 at Church of St. Luke, the Beloved Physician in Saranac Lake.As a young...

Isaac Skiff

Isaac Skiff

Jun 27, 2020

Isaac (Ike) E. Skiff, 90, of Bloomingdale, N.Y, more recently of Tupper Lake, N.Y. passed away Saturday June 27, 2020, after a sudden illness.Ike was born in Bloomingdale on December 28, 1929 to Alfred, and Leona (Miner) Skiff.Ike left school after 8th grade, which was typical of boys his age during that time. He worked in lumber mills, and at...

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