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Karen Baryk

Karen Baryk

Apr 14, 2023

Karen Ann Baryk, of Saranac Lake at Will Rogers in Saranac Lake, died peacefully on April 14, 2023.Having lived most of her life in New York City, late in life Karen moved with her sister to Saranac Lake to be close to their brother after their mother died.Karen found her greatest joy in family life, and as the family grew...

Vincent  Vanyserloo

Vincent Vanyserloo

Apr 14, 2023

Death NoticeWord has been received of the death of Vincent R. VanYserloo, age 75, of Saranac Lake, NY who died on Friday April 14, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side.Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, 20 Church Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983. All funeral services will be private and at...

Shirley Chesbrough

Shirley Chesbrough

Apr 8, 2023

Death NoticeWord has been received of the death of Shirley Lorraine Chesbrough, age 70, of Lake Placid, NY who passed away on Saturday April 8, 2023 at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid.Shirley was born on September 25, 1952, the daughter of Leon L. and Elizabeth H. (Brown) Chesbrough in Saranac Lake, NY. Shirley held various House Keeping jobs in...

Anne Nels

Anne Nels

Apr 8, 2023

Anne Elizabeth Nels, age 48, of Saranac Lake, NY, passed away on Saturday April 8th, 2023.Anne was born on November 26th, 1974 in Saranac Lake, NY the daughter of Kathleen and John Nels. She graduated from Saranac Lake Central High School and North Country Community College.Anne grew up in Saranac Lake. In her spare time, she enjoyed jewelry making, painting,...

Rev. John Mclaughlin

Rev. John Mclaughlin

Apr 5, 2023

The Rev. John N. McLaughlin, of 60 Church Street, Saranac Lake, after a pilgrimage of over 98 years finally reached his home on Wednesday April 5, 2023.Born in Bridgewater, MA, the son of Everett N. and Ellen Prophett McLaughlin.Fr. McLaughlin was educated in Bridgewater schools. He was a Graduate of Northeastern University and taught mathematics at Worcester Academy. He entered...

Claude Deneu

Claude Deneu

Apr 4, 2023

Word has been received of the death of Claude Raymond Deneu, age 63, of Saranac Lake, who died on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. Private funeral services will take place at the convenience of the family. Burial will take place at the Essex County Veterans Cemetery in Westport, NY.

Rekealth Egeland

Rekealth Egeland

Apr 3, 2023

Rekealth “Kay” E. Egeland, age 106, of Lake Placid, died Monday, April 3, 2023 at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid.Born in Brooklyn, New York on February 28, 1917, she was the daughter of William and Rekealth (Martin) Meyer. Kay married Phillip Egeland on June 12, 1936. He predeceased her February 13, 1988.Kay had been a resident of the Greenwood...

May Plumadore

May Plumadore

Mar 29, 2023

May Louise Furnia Plumadore, age 102, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the Mercy Living Center in Tupper Lake.She was born February 20, 1921, in Lacona, New York, the only child of the late Ethel (Lum) and Dustin Furnia.She grew up in Potsdam, NY, graduated from Potsdam High School and graduated from Canton ATC, now known as...

Henry Douglass

Henry Douglass

Mar 22, 2023

Word has been received of the death of Henry L. Douglass, age 77, of Saranac Lake, NY who died on Wednesday March 22, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side.At Henry’s request, there will be no calling hours or Funeral services. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, 20 Church Street, Saranac...

Anne Pillmeier

Anne Pillmeier

Mar 21, 2023

Anne Pillmeier, age 88, of Saranac Lake, died Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at her residence on Lake Kiwassa, according to her wishes.Born in Kingston, New York on December 9, 1934. She was the daughter of James and Estelle (House) Phelan.Anne married Joseph Pillmeier on Saturday, July 11, 1959, in Kingston, NY.Schools attended were St. Joseph’s School in Kingston, graduation was...

Sally Gotzmer

Sally Gotzmer

Mar 17, 2023

It is with great sadness and appreciation of life that our family announces the passing of Sally Ann Gotzmer on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2023. She was 70 years old.Born in Troy, NY on Flag Day, June 14th, 1952, to Maurice and Mildred Foley, she was the youngest of six children. As a child, she spent summers camping with...

Sr. M. Carolyn Madden

Sr. M. Carolyn Madden

Mar 15, 2023

Sr. M. Carolyn Madden, age 94, died on March 15, 2023. Sr. Carolyn was born in Saranac Lake on October 28, 1928, the daughter of Francis and Lillian (Colburn) Madden. She held a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Fordham University and a Master’s in Guidance and Counseling from SUNY Plattsburgh.Sr. Carolyn taught in schools in Plattsburgh, Rouses Point, Saranac Lake,...

Daniel Grant

Daniel Grant

Mar 9, 2023

Daniel A. Grant, age 78, of Rainbow Lake, passed away Thursday, March 09, 2023 with his family by his side.He was born June 7, 1944 in Troy, NY to Edward and Elsie Grant.Dan graduated from Glens Falls High School in 1962. He then attended Nichols College in Dudley, MA where he competed on the college hockey and ski teams. He...

Helen Luzzi

Helen Luzzi

Mar 7, 2023

The strongest and most amazing warrior we know, Helen Eileen Pelkey Luzzi, 75, of Alice Hyde Assisted Living Program in Malone, passed away March 7, 2023, at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital after a short illness. She left her Earthly bounds to meet our Heavenly Father, his Son, our family, and friends. We have no doubt all were waiting with open...

Bethyl Fountain

Bethyl Fountain

Mar 6, 2023

Bethyl Mae Fountain, 83, of Paul Smiths, NY and Zephyrhills, FL passed away on March 6, 2023, at her daughter's home in Glens Falls, NY. Bethyl was born on October 14, 1939 at the family home to Wesley and Odeal Goodman.Bethyl graduated from Saranac Lake High School in 1957 and was the female athlete of her Senior Class. After high...

Raymond Stark Jr

Raymond Stark Jr

Mar 5, 2023

Raymond Paul Stark, Jr., 86, of Bloomingdale, NY passed away on March 5, 2023 after an extended illness. Born August 24, 1936 in Lock Haven, PA. Ray joined the United States Marine Corp in April 1954. After his tour, he worked for Ontario Machine Company for many years as a Tool & Die Maker. Ray was predeceased by his parents...

George Reynolds

George Reynolds

Mar 5, 2023

George L. Reynolds, age 69, of Bloomingdale, died Sunday, March 5, 2023 at his home.Born in Oneida, New York on January 15, 1954, he was the son of Robert Reynolds and Barbara Holmes. George married Yvonne St. John on June 18, 1983 at the First United Methodist Church in Saranac Lake.George had been employed for over 40 years as a...

Guy Schweizer

Guy Schweizer

Mar 4, 2023

Guy Thomas Schweizer, age 70, passed away on Saturday March 4, 2023 at his home in Lake Clear, NY surrounded by his family.Born in Nyack, NY on March 16, 1952, he was the son of Robert Schweizer and June (Delo) Siewertsen. Guy married Sarah (Sally) Chapin on September 5, 1981 in Saranac Lake.Guy served in Vietnam in the Marine Corp...

Susanne Wright

Susanne Wright

Mar 4, 2023

Susanne B. Wright, age 81, of Saranac Lake, died Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Adirondack Medical Center.Born in Saranac Lake, New York on June 19, 1941, she was the daughter of Richard and Margaret (Ayotte) Burman. Susanne, married Richard J. “Dick” Wright on November 7, 1959 at St. Bernard’s Church in Saranac Lake.Susanne was a lifelong resident of Saranac...

Alison Charles

Alison Charles

Feb 26, 2023

Word has been received of the death of Alison E. (Day) Charles, age 96, of Saranac Village at Will Rogers in Saranac Lake, NY at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid on Sunday February 26, 2023.Alison was born on December 22, 1926, the daughter of Fredrick James and Lilian Catherine (Kricheldorff) Day in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada.Alison married the love...

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