Obituaries

Nov 29, 2019

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Virginia G. Bristol announces the passing of a wonderful wife, mother, loving grandmother and great-grandmother and thoughtful friend on November 29, 2019 at the age of 100.She was born Virginia Catherine Gallagher, the second of four daughters to the late John P. and Norah A. Gallagher in Irvington, NY on February...

Nov 20, 2019

Linda M. Finn, 69, of Saranac Lake, died peacefully at home Wednesday, November 20, 2019.Born in Vergennes, Vermont on February 16, 1950, she was the daughter of Leo Tatro and Isabelle Cunningham Tatro, and was proud of her farm life upbringing. Linda married Richard Finn on September 25, 1982 in Vermontville, NY.Linda graduated from North Country Community College’s Nursing Program...

Nov 18, 2019

Maureen C. Zessin, 59 of Saranac Lake, died suddenly on Monday November 18, 2019.Born in Saranac Lake on April 7, 1960, she was the daughter of Monroe and Carol Ann (Murray) Gladd. Maureen is predeceased by both of her parents, younger sister Margaret and her husband George.Maureen loved living in Florida with her family and enjoyed visits from friends and...

Nov 14, 2019

Violet Dora, age 70, of Saranac Lake, died Thursday, November 14, 2019 surrounded by her family.Born in Saranac Lake, New York on June 1, 1949, she was the daughter of Hubert and Grace (Ratelle) St. John. Violet, married Robert Dora, Sr. on September 17, 1966 at the First United Methodist Church in Saranac Lake.Violet worked as a chambermaid for many...

Nov 10, 2019

Nov 10, 2019

Kathleen A. Kennedy, age 91 of Saranac Village at Will Rogers died Sunday November 10, 2019 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.Kathleen was born on June 5, 1928 in Redford, NY the daughter of Fred and Florence (Howard) Bell. Kathleen married Paul F. Kennedy on September 10, 1949 in Bloomingdale, NY. He predeceased her in 1993.Kathleen graduated from...

Nov 5, 2019

Margaret Patricia “Peggy” Ratigan, 76, of Saranac Lake died on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at her residence.Peggy was born in Malone, NY on April 13, 1943 a child of Frank and Margaret (Ryan) Ratigan. After her father finished his Naval service in World War II the growing family had a couple of moves, living in Lake Placid for several years...

Oct 29, 2019

Robert M. “Bob” Sofield, age 89, of Saranac Lake, NY, died Tuesday October 29, 2019 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.Born in Perth Amboy, NJ on April 10, 1930, he was the son of Wilson and Marjory (Tuffs) Sofield. He met the love of his life, Ruth Moody and they were married on October 28, 1955 in Elizabeth,...

Oct 28, 2019

Cynthia “Cindy” Marie Fogg, age 72, of Bloomingdale, NY, died Monday October 28, 2019 at her residence.Born in Washington DC on July 24, 1947, she was the daughter of Lloyd and Kathryn (Brooks) Greenwood.Cynthia was a devoted and loving mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. She worked several jobs throughout her life including being a draftsman in the State of...

Oct 27, 2019

At Ann's request there will be no calling hours. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. A complete obituary will be forthcoming

Oct 23, 2019

Oct 23, 2019

Nancy C. McCarthy, 72, of Lake Clear, died October 23, at Adirondack Medical Center.Born in Saranac Lake on March 26, 1947, she was the daughter of Ernest and Ruth Clark of Saranac Lake.Nancy was a devoted and loving wife, mother, SIster, and grandmother. Nancy loved spending time at home with her husband, reading, completing puzzles and playing games with her...

Oct 22, 2019

Oct 10, 2019

It is with great sadness that our wife, mother and daughter, Amber Ann (Lancto) Pratt, of Saranac Lake, NY passed away on October 10, 2019 at the young age of 39.Amber was born on May 28, 1980 in Malone, NY. She is the daughter of Cheryl E. (Lancto) Osgood and the late Bryan Lancto of Burke. Amber married Roger Pratt...

Oct 6, 2019

Frederick H. Golden, age 75, of formerly of 60 Church Street Saranac Lake and currently of Chateaugay, NY died Sunday, October 6, 2019 at his home following a long illness.Born in Kearny, New Jersey on June 11, 1944, he was the son of James and Lenore (Dow) Golden. He was one of 5 children.Fred was an air traffic controller for...

Oct 6, 2019

Jon Alan Murdock born September 11, 1951 went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 6th, 2019. He moved to the Adirondack Mountains which was a special place in his heart, to find peace and unite with his daughter Minda and her family during the last months of his life.Those who encountered Jon appreciated his kind spirit, positive attitude,...

Oct 1, 2019

William Dale Schaffer passed away peacefully with his children by his side early this past Tuesday morning, September 30th, 2019Bill was born in Evansville, Indiana on March 14th 1949. He was the son of Ralph and Dorothy (Zeber) Schaffer. Bill loved playing baseball as a child and continued this passion assisting his children's coaches over the years during summer youth...

Sep 28, 2019

With sincere sadness and sorrow, Evelyn Winona Casselman Wood gained her wings and went home to the Lord with her loving family. Evelyn passed at the age of 106, on September 28th 2019, at her home where she lived with her daughter, Yola Wood Hemingway and her husband Ronald Hemingway on Cold Brook Rd in Saranac. She was born in...

Sep 21, 2019

Janice Lynn Branch, age 56, of Saranac Lake, died Saturday, September 21, 2019 at her residence.Born in Poughkeepsie, New York on December 28, 1962, she was the daughter of Warren and Patricia (Zipser) Clark. Janice married Stafford Branch on August 19, 2005 in Saranac Lake.Janice was a devoted and loving wife, mother, Stepmother and grandmother. She worked several jobs throughout...

Sep 15, 2019

Eunice Tyler (92) of Plattsburgh, NY died peacefully on Sept. 15, 2019.She was born in Churubusco, NY, on June 14, 1927, daughter of the late James and Alphonise (Allie) Murray.She was a longtime resident of Saranac Lake and Gabriels. She worked in the cafeteria at Paul Smiths College before retirement. She spent her later years at Keene Valley Neighborhood House...