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Jacqueline Hahne

Jacqueline Hahne

Feb 5, 2020

Jacqueline Hahne, age 67, of Gulfport, MS, formerly of Gabriels, NYdied Wednesday February 5, 2020 at her residence.Jacqueline was born on August 3, 1952 in Saranac Lake, the daughter ofJohn and Margaret H. (Buck) Trummer. Jackie married Robert Hahne onMay 18, 1972, at St. Bernard’s Church in Saranac Lake, NY.Jackie was an avid reader (crime and mysteries) and loved beingoutdoors....

Eleanor Mckillip

Eleanor Mckillip

Feb 4, 2020

Eleanor A. McKillip, 105, of Saranac Lake, NY passed into the hands of the Lord on Tuesday February 4, 2020.Born in Ellenburg Center, NY on August 15, 1914, she was the daughter of George and Mary (Harris) Atkinson.Eleanor graduated from Bloomingdale Union High School in 1932 and received her teaching degree in 1935 from Plattsburgh State Normal School. She started...

Mya Duprey

Mya Duprey

Feb 3, 2020

Mya L. Duprey, age 68, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2020 at Mercy Healthcare in Tupper Lake, NY.She was born on October 28th, 1952 in Saranac Lake, NY to Helen and James Strack.She was a 1972 graduate of Saranac Lake Central High School. She married Charles “Cubby” Duprey on October, 25th 1975. She retired as an Account Clerk...

Joseph Pickreign Jr

Joseph Pickreign Jr

Jan 28, 2020

***SERVICES CANCELLED***SERVICES CANCELLED***SERVICES CANCELLED***SERVICES CANCELLED****************************************************************************************************************************************Due to poor weather conditions, the services scheduled for today 2/7/2020 have been rescheduled to SUNDAY FEBRUARY 9, 2020 from 11:00am until 1:00pm at the FUNERAL HOME. The Fortune-Keough Funeral Home and the family apologize for any inconveniences and are looking forward to seeing each of you on Sunday.*************************************************************************************************************************************Joseph M. Pickreign, Jr., age 83, of 60...

Thomas Kimpton

Thomas Kimpton

Jan 22, 2020

Thomas Robert Kimpton, born June 19, 1945 in Tupper Lake NY passed away the evening of January 22, 2019 at the Francis House in Syracuse, NY.Tom grew up with his parents Robert and Erma Kimpton on Land’s End, at the end of the Kimpton Road in Saranac Inn. After high school, Tom left the Adirondacks when he joined the US...

Kenneth Martell Jr

Kenneth Martell Jr

Jan 21, 2020

Kenneth Carl Martell, age 63, of Saranac Lake passed away January 21, 2020 at the Mercy Living Center after a brave battle with esophageal cancer.Ken was born on October 29, 1956 in Saranac Lake, the son of the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Ratelle) Martell. A graduate of Saranac Lake High School, Ken was employed by the NYS Fish Hatchery and...

Gail Farley

Gail Farley

Jan 21, 2020

Gail Robin (Reed) Farley of Bloomingdale, NY, born March 24, 1953 passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2020 at UVM of Vermont, with her family by her side.Gail married the love of her life, Jerry Farley on April 8, 1972. They have been married for 47 years.In Gail’s spare time she enjoyed gardening, reading, her crafts and spoiling her Yorkies....

Catherine Schwalenstocker

Catherine Schwalenstocker

Jan 13, 2020

Catherine "Kay" Schwalenstocker, 98, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2020, surrounded by her family. Kay was born to Thomas and Anna (Clarkin) O'Brien on February 23, 1921, in Madrid, NY, earned her bachelor's degree in June 1943, and married the love of her life, Henry "Hank" Schwalenstocker, the next month. Kay always had soup bubbling on the stove, flour...

Ann Hewitt

Ann Hewitt

Jan 1, 2020

With heavy hearts we are announcing that Ann Marie Hewitt, 61, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones in the early morning hours of January 1st, 2020.Ann was born March 8th, 1958 in Saranac Lake NY. She was the daughter of John W. Hewitt and Mary J. Stickney. She married Stanley J. Manell on July 7th 2005 after...

Eleanor Stearns

Eleanor Stearns

Dec 26, 2019

Eleanor M. Stearns, age 95, of Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid died Thursday December 26, 2019 at Elderwood of Uihlein.Eleanor was born on July 11, 1924 in Saranac Lake, NY the daughter of Herman and Eva (Lawless) Rice. Eleanor married Francis “Red” Stearns on July 13, 1941 at St. Bernard’s Church in Saranac Lake. Red predeceased Eleanor on July...

June Riley

June Riley

Dec 23, 2019

June M. Riley age 84, of Saranac Lake, died Monday December 23, 2019 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.Born in Bennington, VT, on September 23, 1935, she was the daughter of Frederick and Loretta (Marcoux) LaFranchise. June married Charles (Chic) Riley on June 27, 1959, Charles predeceased her on October 31, 2015 after 56 years of marriage.Mrs. Riley...

Betty Gallo

Betty Gallo

Dec 17, 2019

Betty Jane (McClatchie) Gallo passed away on December 17, 2019 in her home of 70 years with her family by her side. Born May 26, 1925 in Keese Mills, she married Phillip Gallo in Saranac Lake on March 24, 1946.In her early years, Betty and Phil were student pilots, a fact she was very proud of. Betty enjoyed spending time...

Merry Mccormick

Merry Mccormick

Dec 15, 2019

Word has been received of the death of Merry A. McCormick, age 62, of Elderwood of Uihlien at Lake Placid and formerly of Saranac Lake, who died on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake PlacidFuneral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, 20 Church Street, Saranac Lake, NY. There will be no calling hours...

Margaret Turnbull

Margaret Turnbull

Dec 11, 2019

Margaret T. Turnbull, age 103, formerly of Saranac Lake, NY died Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at the Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility.Born in Manhattan, New York on March 6, 1916, she was the daughter of Frank and Margaret (Frank) Hallhuber. Margaret married John Turnbull on August 13, 1939. John predeceased her on September 19, 1976.Mrs. Turnbull had been a...

Elsbeth Hohmeyer

Elsbeth Hohmeyer

Dec 10, 2019

The Hohmeyer family announces the passing of their beloved Mom and “Omi,” Elsbeth Hohmeyer on December 10th.Elsbeth (Ellen) Hohmeyer was born 1924 in Oer-Erkenschwick, Germany to August and Emma Kriwett. She studied and became a children’s nurse.She emigrated to the United States with her husband Ernest Sr. and two children, Grita and Cornelia to Hackensack New Jersey. Their 3rd child,...

Ursula Trudeau

Ursula Trudeau

Dec 5, 2019

Ursula Wyatt Trudeau, a long-time resident of Saranac Lake, died early Thursday morning, the 5th of December at her residence at Saranac Village at Will Rogers. She was 87.Born in Montreal, Quebec, on January 17, 1932, daughter of Colonel Henry Johnston and Beatrice (Lyman) Johnston, Ursula showed an early talent in art and went on to attend the École des...

James Gibeault Sr

James Gibeault Sr

Dec 4, 2019

James P.Gibeault , age 60, of Bloomingdale NY passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake after a battle with cancer.Born in Onchiota, New York on May 22, 1959, he was the Son of James A. Gibeault and Marie Skeels. Also raised and loved by Sandra Wade of Rochester, NY. He was preceded in...

Stephen Gothard

Stephen Gothard

Dec 1, 2019

Longtime resident at Camp Arden in Loon Lake, interior and rustic furniture designer Stephen (Steve) E. Gothard, 72, died at home December 1st. He was born January 17, 1946.Steve was a native of LaGrange, Illinois and graduate of Elmhurst College with a baccalaureate degree in Economics and minors in Business and Art Design. After graduation Steve joined his family-led organization...

Raymond Riley

Raymond Riley

Dec 1, 2019

Raymond Francis “Ray” Riley, age 95, of Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, NY, died Sunday December 1, 2019 at Elderwood of Uihlein.Born at the Sisters Farm in Gabriels, NY on June 23, 1924, he was the son of Dennis and Elizabeth (Keegan) Riley. He met the love of his life, Patricia Tyler and they were married on November 14,...

Jessica Scriver

Jessica Scriver

Nov 30, 2019

Jessica Lynn Scriver, age 38, of Saranac Lake and formerly of Lake Placid, died Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake after a long battle with cancer.Born in Saranac Lake, New York on March 14, 1981, she was the daughter of David and Kathy (Hardy) Scriver. Jessica married Shawn B. White on June 29, 2013...

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