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John N. Kolodziey

John N. Kolodziey

Jun 16, 2024

John N. Kolodziey, 72, of Rainbow Lake passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024.

John was born in Syracuse, NY to the late John and Joan (Phair) Kolodziey of Mattydale. He was a graduate of North Syracuse High School and Oswego State University.

He was predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Leslie (Carpenter) Kolodziey, in 2023.

He is survived by his sons...

Stan McGrain

Stan McGrain

Jun 16, 2024

Stanley Clark McGrain

Whether you knew him as “Stan the Man”, “Stan-Lee”, “Poop”, “The Big Galut”, or just the smiling face behind the counter at Hyde’s, you would consider yourself lucky to have met him.

Stan was able to spend his last days surrounded by his loved ones. He passed away peacefully at home on Sunday June 16, 2024, with his children...

Diana L. Boyer

Diana L. Boyer

Jun 8, 2024

Word has been received of the death of Diana L. Boyer, age 83, of Saranac Lake, NY who passed away on Saturday June 8, 2024 at her residence surrounded by family.Diana was born on April 10, 1941 in Utica, NY to Albert and Emma (DiSpirito) Richard. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, 20 Church Street, Saranac Lake,...

Irene Martin

Irene Martin

Jun 5, 2024

On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, Irene Martin passed away at Meadowbrook Healthcare in Plattsburgh, NY where she had lived for a short time. Before this, 

she was a resident of Saranac Lake, New York, where she celebrated a lifetime of 101 years.

Irene was born in Malone, New York on March 2, 1923, to Joseph Pebbler and Laura Leturno. As a teenager,...

George C Tolhurst

George C Tolhurst

May 24, 2024

George C. Tolhurst, 93, a longtime resident of Saranac Lake, died on May 24, 2024, in Ocean, New Jersey. 

He was born in Buffalo, the son of George C. and Florence Paul Tolhurst. He is a graduate of Kenmore High School, class of 1949, where he was accomplished in the pole vault.

George enlisted in the Army in January 1951, six months...

Robert C. Simpson

Robert C. Simpson

May 23, 2024

Robert C. Simpson (Rob) passed away at his home on May 23, 2024 with loved ones at his side.  He was born in Saranac Lake on June 19, 1959, he is the son of Marjorie Simpson.

He attended Saranac Lake central school until at the age of eighteen when he enlisted in the United States Army. He served from 1977-1980. Once...

Joyce Ann Durett

Joyce Ann Durett

May 20, 2024

Joyce Ann (Buckson) Durett, age 68, a beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024 at UVM in Burlington VT. surrounded by her family. 

 

Joyce was born on November 19, 1955 in Warren Ohio, the daughter of Ralph and Laura (Swinyer) Buckson. Joyce's life was a testament to her love of life, her family, the community and...

Carolyn Leona Moody

Carolyn Leona Moody

May 12, 2024

Carolyn Leona (Tanzini) Moody passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2024. 

Carolyn was born on September 12, 1943 in Saranac Lake, NY to Mary Leona (Donaldson) Tanzini and William Joseph Tanzini.

Carolyn treasured her family above all else. She was the best mother and grandmother ever and will be greatly...

Homer L Burgoyne

Homer L Burgoyne

May 11, 2024

Homer (Sonny) Louis Burgoyne Jr., most recently of Tupper Lake, passed away on May 11, 2024 at the age of 82. He was born on May 30, 1941 to Lusha (Farnham) and Homer Louis Burgoyne Sr. of Lake Placid, NY.  Sonny attended Lake Placid School and began his music career while still in high school as a singer, self-taught guitarist...

Dorothy H. Lorette

Dorothy H. Lorette

May 8, 2024

Dorothy H. Lorette, age 85, of Saranac Lake, died Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake, NY

 

Born in Mont Vernon, New Hampshire on August 17,1938, she was the daughter of Mortan and Estella (Martin) Muncil. Dorothy married James “Jim” Lorette on Monday, August 22,1959 in Greenville, New Hampshire.

 

Dorothy and James moved to Saranac Lake, NY...

Annie Lamere

Annie Lamere

Apr 14, 2024

Annie Elizabeth Lamere, Age 102, passed away on Sunday April 14, 2024 at the Alice Center, Malone, NY with her daughter by her side.

Annie was born at on July 29, 1921 in Clearfield, PA the second child of seven children of Henry Zinn and Sara Jane (Dixon) Graham. She married her lifelong love John Lamere who predeceased her. 

Annie was known...

Thelma Louise Pooler

Thelma Louise Pooler

Apr 13, 2024

Thelma L. (Landry) Pooler, 64, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 13th at Westchester Medical Center after her battle with Diabetes, Liver and Kidney Disease.



Thelma was born on March 13th, 1960 to Doris (Martell) and Lloyd Landry in Saranac Lake, NY. Thelma had several memories she shared about growing up on Franklin Ave and the fun she, her siblings and...

Christine (Jones) Martin

Christine (Jones) Martin

Apr 11, 2024

Christine Martin, age 71, passed away on April 11, 2024 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

 

Christine was born in the Bronx, NY on July 8,1952, the daughter of the late Robert and Teresa Jones. She grew up in Plainview, NY and graduated from Plainview Old Bethpage High School in 1970. In 1980 she and her family relocated to Saranac...

Margaret Ann "Peggy" Carpenter

Margaret Ann "Peggy" Carpenter

Apr 9, 2024

 Margaret Ann “Peggy” Carpenter, age 97, of the Alice Center, Malone, NY and formerly

of Rainbow Lake, NY passed away at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone, NY on

Tuesday April 9, 2024.

 

Margaret was born on September 11, 1926, in Hamburg, NJ the daughter of Martin and

Mary (Tillison) Van Strander. She married her lifelong love Wilbur Austin “Carp”

Carpenter, Jr on August...

Mary M. Cheney

Mary M. Cheney

Apr 8, 2024

Mary M. Cheney, of Saranac Lake, passed away in her home on April 8, 2024 surrounded by her family. 

Mary was born December 21, 1946 to Charles O’Donnell and Gertrude Bombard O’Donell. 

Mary was a proud graduate of St. Pius High School in Saranac Lake and the Mildred Elley School of Business in Albany, New York. Mary went on to work as...

Theresa Taylor

Theresa Taylor

Apr 7, 2024

Theresa Taylor, age 96, of Bloomingdale, was called home by our heavenly Father to be reunited with her beloved husband Joseph who predeceased her on March 7, 2001 after 51years of marriage.  Theresa died Sunday, April 7, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.   

Born in Bloomingdale, New York on March 24, 1928, she was the daughter of John and...

Patricia Ann Ecret

Patricia Ann Ecret

Apr 5, 2024

Word has been received of the death of Patricia Ann Ecret, age 77, of Saranac Lake, who died on Friday, April 5, 2024 at her home. 

 Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. A graveside service will take place at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Saranac Lake at a later date to be announced.   

 Family and...

Carolyn McDaniel

Carolyn McDaniel

Mar 29, 2024

Carolyn Fife McDaniel, a resident of Will Rogers in Saranac Lake, died on Good Friday, March 29th, following a brief illness. She was 82.

She was born on May 23, 1941, to Austin Fife and Alta Stevens Fife in Los Angeles California. Her childhood was spent traveling in western states and France with her parents who were scholars of American culture...

Donald Fadden

Donald Fadden

Mar 17, 2024

Donald Gary “Tehonatake” Fadden, Wolf Clan, 57, passed away unexpectedly on SaturdayMarch 16, 2024. Don was born on June 12, 1966 in Saranac Lake, NY and was raised inOnchiota, NY.Don attended Bloomingdale elementary and graduated from Saranac Lake High School in 1984.He received his Associates Degree from North Country Community College and worked forvarious places in the Saranac Lake region...

Karyl Willette

Karyl Willette

Feb 29, 2024

The Bloomingdale Willette family is profoundly saddened once more. We lost a Husband, a Dad, a Brother , an Uncle, a best Friend, and an OE at 6PM on February 29, 2024. The cold clouds lifted and the Aurora Borealis ushered Karyl to heaven.“For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure...

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