Theresa Regina Riley, 90

Theresa Regina Riley, 90
Theresa Regina Riley 90, of 29 Lincoln Drive, Tupper Lake died Saturday May 5, 2018 at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.
Born in Faust, N.Y. on October 25, 1927, the daughter of Albert and Regina (Corrow) Trombley.
She married John Riley on October 7, 1950 at Holy Name Church in Faust, New York.
Theresa graduated from Tupper Lake High School. She would often sing at mass as a young girl.
Theresa worked at Altamont Dairy where she met her husband “Jack.”
In the early 1960’s they took over the box style diner (Miss Tupper Diner) and the little restaurant became a legend in the Adirondacks. Town folk and tourists alike visited the diner for a home-cooked meal and a little gossip.
Teasing of customers was served in plentiful portions, as was the delicious food.
In 1975 Theresa and Jack leased the Tupper Lake Country Club which they called The 19th Hole & Lounge for the summer months. Then in the winter they leased the bar and concession stand at the Big Tupper Ski Slope.
Her hobbies included knitting, Bingo, playing cards with Jack and spending time with family.
She is survived by her four children, Lynn (William) Casey of South Glens Falls, N.Y., Michael (Rose Marie) Riley of Daytona Beach, FL, Mary T (Lee) Kohn of Bonduel, WI, and Cynthia (Scot) Dukett of Tupper Lake. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren and one more on the way. Theresa is also survived her brother Robert Trombley of Star Lake and a sister-in-law Mary Jane Kennedy of Tupper Lake.
She is predeceased by her husband John (Jack), her grandson Ryan Riley, and a great-grand daughter Eden Doane, and her furry companion Gus.
Calling hours are scheduled at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Tupper Lake on Friday May 11, 2018 from 4p.m. to 7p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday May 12, 2018 at 10a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church. Christian burial to follow at St Alphonsus Cemetery in Tupper Lake.
Friends wishing to remember Theresa may make memorial contributions to American Cancer Society.

Graveside Service for Jamie Martin

Graveside Service
A graveside service has been scheduled for Jamie Martin. Jamie will be laid to rest at 4 p.m., Thursday, May 10th at St. Alphonsus cemetery.

Linda Provo (Fettes)

Linda Provo (Fettes)
Linda Provo, 74, passed away at CVPH in Plattsburgh on April 19th following a short illness. Born September 1, 1943 in Lincoln, MI, she was the daughter of Orville and Evelyn (McGillis) Fettes.
She was a graduate of Tupper Lake High class of 1962 and went on to attend the Watertown school of commerce.
On May 27, 1976, she married Victor Provo. Linda was very active in the Tupper Lake community belonging to many local groups- Business and Professional women's Club serving as President in 2007-2008, Tupper Lake Fire Dept Auxiliary, Rotary Club and was a recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow Award and the New York Women Inc.
Linda enjoyed crocheting, spending time with family and friends, doing crossword puzzles and being involved in civic groups. She treasured her fur babies, Zoey , Tiny and Roxy. She loved to travel with the BPW functions and sharing these experiences with the wonderful group of women whom she called friends. She recently became a big fan of DIY shows on TV and would watch whenever they were on. Her friend Mary, got her watching The Young and the Restless and this became a ritual between the two.
She is survived by her son Michael of Tupper Lake, one brother Richard and his wife Sue of Utica, a niece Kelly DeWolfe and her husband Todd of Munnvsville, a nephew Dean Fettes and his fiancé Michele Gifford of Clinton and great nieces and nephews. Linda was pre-deceased by her parents and by her husband, Victor in 1987.
At the request of the family, there will be no calling hours, a celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations are asked to be made in her name to the Tri-Lakes Humane society In Saranac Lake or the Potsdam Humane Society in Potsdam.

Diane M. Shaut, 59

Diane M. (Carriere) Shaut, 59, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, April 27, 2018. She was a resident of East Nassau, N.Y.
Born in Tupper Lake on February 7, 1959, she was the daughter of Germain and Adrienne Carriere.
Diane is survived by her loving husband of 38 years David Shaut, her loving children, Elizabeth DePatie (Jeff), and William Shaut; her mother Adrienne Carriere, her brother Andre Carriere, sister Louise Dupuis (Mark), all of Tupper Lake. Diane is also survived by her brother Michel Carriere (Dora) of Plattsburgh, N.Y. and by her nephews.
She was predeceased by her son, Christopher D. Shaut and her father, Germain Carriere.
Diane and her husband served together as pastors of New Hope of Life Ministries in Nassau, N.Y. She impacted many people in all walks of life, sharing the love and compassion of her savior Jesus Christ. At New Hopes' food pantry, the Gathering Place, Diane loved to interact with customers, praying with and encouraging all who crossed her path. She was a source of support to those in her church family, and her bubbly personality was infectious, always lifting the spirits of those she came in contact with.
Calling hours are going to be on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 10a.m. to 12p.m. at New Hope of Life Ministries, 6 Fairgrounds St, Nassau, N.Y. 12123. Service immediately following. Internment will be at Horizon View Cemetery in Castleton, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations to New Hope for Life Ministries.

Rocco V. D'Onofrio, 93

Rocco V. D'Onofrio, 93
Rocco V. D'Onofrio, 93, of Tupper Lake died last week.
Born in Utica on December 15, 1924 Rocco was veteran of WWII, having served in the U.S. Army with the 820th Tank Destroyer battalion until he was captured at the Battle of the Bulge on December 17, 1944. He was a prisoner of war until April 1945 when he escaped and made it to the U.S. front lines.
After returning  from service Rocco married  Gloria Demartino and together had two daughters, Arlene and Sally. They lived in Whitesboro, N.Y. for many years. He later was married to Alice Crippen and together they purchased the Emperial Motel in 1974 and moved to Tupper Lake and operated the motel for eleven years.
Rocco was employed by three different liquor companies and retired in 1994.
Mr. D'Onofrio was a member of the American Legion, V.F.W., Disabled American Veterans, American Ex-Prisoner of War, Loyal Order of the Moose and the Eagles. He loved hunting, fishing and snowmobiling.
Rocco is survived by two children; Mrs. Arlene Cheyne and husband James of Marcy and Sally A. D'Onofrio of Marcy, stepdaughter, Joyce Vollmer of Tupper Lake, grandchildren; James C. Cheyne and his wife Dawn and Courtney Parry, both of Marcy as well as three great-granddaughters. He was pre-deceased by his wife Alice and stepdaughter Donna Tompkins of Arizona.
Calling hours were scheduled for Sunday, April 29 from 2 p.m. to 4p.m., with a service at 4p.m. at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home in Tupper Lake.
A gathering followed at the VFW Post 3120. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery in Utica, at noon Monday April 30th with full military honors.

Jane Goostray Bissell

Jane Goostray Bissell, 88, of Long Lake,  passed away peacefully on Friday, April 27, 2018 at home with her family by her side.
She was born on December 7, 1929 in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Reverend Frank and Eva (Magennis) Goostray.
She attended Northfield Mount Hermon School in Northfield, MA, Simmons College in Boston, MA and graduated from Cornell University New York Hospital School of Nursing in 1952.
In 1954 she entered the Episcopalian Community of St. Mary, then in Peekskill, N.Y., now in Greenwich, N.Y. and remained a nun until she left the convent in March of 1968.
In 1968 she worked as an Assistant Minister at the Episcopal Parish of the Epiphany in Winchester, Massachusetts. During that time Jane reconnected with Tom Bissell who she had known while working in hospitality services at Endion in Long Lake when she was 16 years old.
Jane and Tom were married August 31, 1968 at Briarwood Conference Center on Cape Cod.
Throughout her life, Jane was passionate about her work, volunteering, interests, and helping others. Jane set up an infant unit at St. Mary’s Hospital for Children in Bayside, Queens, was assistant director of St. Mary’s in the Field, a residential treatment facility for adjudicated adolescent girls; painted radical works around social justice themes; and worked with teenage church groups.
While in the Adirondacks Jane was the first executive director of High Peaks Hospice; served on the Hamilton County Community Services Board; was a member of the Long Lake Rescue Squad and an appointed Marriage Officer for the Town of Long Lake. Jane served many years as Warden of the Church of the Transfiguration in Blue Mountain Lake.
Jane and Tom enjoyed traveling, making several trips to Egypt, Mexico and other exotic lands. Jane was an accomplished calligrapher and artist. Jane was a member the Northern Needles Quilt Group and sewed countless intricate, colorful and beautiful quilts, jackets, vests and other unique works of art.
Jane is survived by her husband Thomas Bissell, beloved son Thomas T. Bissell, Jr, and daughter Christine Campeau, sister Margaret Goostray, nieces Marion Ober, Alice Bissell and Goddaughters Victoria Verner Sandiford and Alexandra Verner Roalsvig.
In addition to her parents, Jane was predeceased by her beloved son Timothy on November 29, 2010.
Visitation will be Friday, May 4, 2018, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Henry's Parish Center with a funeral mass at 1 p.m. at St. Henry’s Catholic Church. Interment will immediately follow at the Long Lake Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Jane’s name may be made to the Community Outreach Program of the Church of the Transfiguration in Blue Mountain Lake PO Box 561, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, Long Lake Rescue Squad PO Box 415, Long Lake, NY 12847 and St. Henry’s Church, 1188 Main Street, Long Lake, NY 12847.
Arrangements are under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, 6357 NYS Rte. 30, Indian Lake.
To express online condolences, please visit www.brewermillerfuneralhomes.com

R. Mark Powers

R. Mark Powers entered into eternal life after a brief illness on April 15, 2018.
Mark was born on October 31, 1931 in Tupper Lake. After graduation from Holy Ghost Academy, he enlisted in U.S. Navy and served on the U.S.S. Pittsburgh, a destroyer escort, during the Korean War.
After he was discharged from the Navy, Mark entered Albany Business College where he met his best friend Bill "Uncle Willie" Wohlleber. They enjoyed many years of friendship, especially during their weekly get together on the golf course or at the coffee shop.
In 1958, Mark began working at Lake Electronics. He was very proud to be employed at Lake as general manager for one day shy of 55 years.
Mark enjoyed golfing, camping at Fish Creek Campgrounds, and annual family vacations to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. One of his favorite trips was going to Ireland, where he kissed the Blarney Stone.
Mark had a passion for scouting and was active in Troop 279 in Latham, where he was scoutmaster for many years. Much of Mark's time was also spent on household projects. He was self-taught and developed many diverse skills, such as carpentry and plumbing. He was never afraid to tackle any project that needed to be completed for his family. He was a communicant and an usher at St. Michael's Church in Cohoes.
He is survived by his wife Janet, his sons Joseph (Karen), Robert (Catherine), and Stephen (Cindy), and also his stepsons Scott and Michael (Jillian) Carpentieri. H
He is  also survived by his grandchildren, Robert (Amanda), Stephanie, Victoria, Christopher, Daniel, and Patrick Powers, as well as his step grandchildren Cosimo and Antonia Carpentieri. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and his first wife, Belva (Guy) Thompson.
Relatives and friends were invited to call Thursday April 19 from 4-7 p.m. at Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, Ltd., 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday April 20 at 9a.m. at St. Michael's Church, 20 Page Avenue, Cohoes.
In lieu of flowers and due to cemetery regulations, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Interment with military honors will take place in Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville.
For directions, information or to light a memory candle for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com.

Walter “Woody” Woods

Walter “Woody” Woods
Walter (Woody) Woods Jr., 88, passed away Saturday, April 21 surrounded by family at Mercy Living Center. Born in Dickinson Center on April 23, 1929, he was the son of Walter and Bernice (LaVair) Woods.
In 1950 he was married to Anita Gonyea. Walter was a proud veteran of the Korean war serving from 1952-1954 and was awarded the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze service stars. In 1959, he was employed by N.Y. State and retired in 1985.
He enjoyed restoring old cars and campers, traveling and spending time with family and friends. He was a longtime member of the American Legion and the Moose Club. He is survived by his daughter Patricia Beaudette and her husband Sherman, and his grandchildren; Tracy LaFlamme and her partner Matthew Harris, Nicole Logie, Peter Beaudette and his wife Shannon. He also leaves behind his great grandchildren: Kevin Becker, Merryl, Madelyn and Sawyer Logie, Madison Vachon and Jenifer and Ashley Harris.
Woody is also survived by his two sisters, Gail Abare and Trudie Pickering and her husband Leroy; three sisters-in-law, Charlotte Gonyea, Shirley Gonyea and Connie Woods. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Anita, his daughter, Donna Latray, two sons, David and Ricky and two grandchildren; Wendy and Wesley Lanthier along with his two brothers, James and Lester.
There will be no calling hours. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, April 30 at 11 a.m. at St. Augustine church in N. Bangor. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery with full military honors.
Memorial donations may be made to the Mercy Living Center Activities dept.
Funeral arrangements are with the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home.

Kay L. Richer, 83

Kay L. Richer, 83, of Liverpool passed away peacefully at home Monday April 9 after a short illness surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Tupper Lake, NY then moved to the Syracuse area in 1956.
Kay retired from Crouse Hospital in 1996, after which she spent a very active life as a Jehovah’s Witness. She was a very giving person who took great pride and joy in caring for her family and helping those less fortunate.
She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend always bright eyed and full of fun. She was predeceased by her son Timothy, sisters Beverly LaMere, Claire Richardson and Janice Johnson-Fisk.
Kay is survived by her loving and devoted husband Leonard of 65 years, her sister Betty Coppins, her sons- Leonard (Betsy), Jay, John (Karyn), Richard (Lynne), her daughters- Sharon Richer, Cindy (William) Mack, Susan (David) Picarel, Christi (Anthony) Mangano and Theresa Richer,
She also had 18 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
Arrangements have been made with Sears Middleton Jones There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held Friday April 13 at 3 p.m. at the Clay Fire Department Rt. 31 Clay, NY

Blanche Marie LeBlanc

Blanche Marie LeBlanc
Blanche Marie LeBlanc, 92, a long-time resident of Tupper Lake from 1949 to 2009, and an eight year resident of Hudson Pointe at Riverdale Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Bronx, N.Y, died peacefully on March 15,2018.
Blanche was born in Sawyerville, Quebec, Canada on December 16, 1925 to parents Oliver and Yvonne Laroche. She immigrated to the U.S. with her parents and brothers and sisters in the mid 1940's.
She married Francis Paul LeBlanc of Tupper Lake in August, 1950 who died in 1994. She is survived by her loving daughter, Jeanne M. LeBlanc and son-in -law, Joseph Rivera of Yonkers, N.Y., loving sister Mary Jane Straub of Tupper Lake, and many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews.
Blanche was employed by Sunmount Development Center for 20 years. In addition, many in the community benefited from Blanche's remarkable talents in tailoring and creative dressmaking, especially bridal dresses, adult and children's clothing, and doll clothes. In her retirement, she expressed her creativity through several crafts.
There will be no services. Cremation has taken place. Memorial gatherings will take place in the summer as well as Masses to be announced. Memorial donations may be made to the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad and Tri-lakes Hospice.

Phyllis Foster

Phyllis Foster, 79, of Long Lake passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 31, 2018 at her home following a long illness.
She was born February 21, 1939 in Fulton, NY and was the wife of the late Clarence Foster who pre-deceased her in 2004. She is survived by her three children; Barton (Debbie) Foster of Ransomville, Gregory (Wendy) Foster of Long Lake and Valerie Foster of Schroon Lake. Also surviving are several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Calling hours were scheduled April 5  from 11 – 1p.m. at the Wesleyan Church in Long Lake where she was a longtime member. A service followed at 1p.m. and burial will be in the Long lake cemetery. Arrangements are with the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home in Tupper Lake.

Patricia Hathaway

Patricia Hathaway
Patricia Anne Hathaway, 59 of Tupper Lake passed away on Wednesday March 21, 2018. Born July 6th, 1958 in Tupper Lake, she was the daughter of Carl & Valda (Ryan) Hathaway.
She was a graduate of Saranac Lake High School and served in the Navy in 1980. Upon leaving the Navy, she worked at The Raybrook Federal Prison and then changed careers to care for others at Sunmount.
Patty is survived by her father Carl Hathaway of Tupper Lake, sister Judy Phillips of Plattsburgh, her son Curtis & Victoria Switzer of Tupper Lake, son Travis Switzer of Glens Falls, Niece Dove Phillips and Dan Infantino of Plattsburgh 2 great nieces Sage & Piper & her three Angels (Grandchildren) Jenna, Averie and Noah. She is preceded by her mother Valda. Amongst being a mother and grandmother she was the neighborhood mom.
Patty was known for her beautiful and caring soul. Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday April 7, 2018 @ 5pm. At VFW in Tupper Lake. Online condolences may be made at Stuartfortune keoughfuneralhome.com.

Steven C. Phelps

Steven C. Phelps
Steven C. Phelps, 51, passed away at CVPH in Plattsburgh with his family by his side on March 10, 2018. Steven leaves behind one son Christian, his mother Gloria Ellen Bombard, brothers; James Phelps and his daughter Sarah, Roy Phelps and his wife Nancy and their children Flecia Tomas, Zackery and Tim, Charles Phelps and his wife Peg and their daughter Nissa of Chateauguay and one sister, Rose Morris and her husband Roy of Cortland. He was pre-deceased by his father, Francis Phelps on December 2, 2003. There will be no calling hours, burial will be in St. Alphonsus cemetery in the spring.

Beulah Pickering Bombard

Beulah Pickering Bombard, age 90, of Tupper Lake, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 at the AMC-Mercy Living Center in Tupper Lake.
Born in Tupper Lake  on February 05, 1928, she was the daughter of William and Nora (Pelkey) Oshier.
Beulah was married to Ronald H. Pickering for 55 years. They were married on June 17, 1944 in Tupper Lake and he predeceased her on March 9, 1999.
Beulah was a lifelong resident of Tupper Lake. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother many times over. She had been employed at the Tupper Lake Dress Factory for several years and was a talented self employed seamstress. Beulah was also very active in the community serving as a Sunday School Teacher for many years and as a Deacon in the United Community Church for 30 years. She served as a 4-H leader, was a member of the Red Hat Society, served on the board of directors for the Tupper Lake Adult Center and as a foster grandparent at L.P. Quinn School for nine years.
She is survived by five children; Karen (David) Marconi of Keller, TX, Dennis (Joni) Pickering of Tupper Lake, Debra (George) Lavigne of Tupper Lake, Penny (Andy) Larche of Perry, FL, and Laurie (Joe) Jessie of Tupper Lake, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great -great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one son Ronald Pickering, one infant daughter Billie Jean Pickering, seven sisters Lila, Dora, Hazel, Viola, Eva, Clara, and Dorothy, and one brother William G. Oshier.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Stuart-Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Tupper Lake. A memorial service took place at 11 a.m. on Saturday February 24, 2018 at the United Community Church in Tupper Lake with Rev. Colin Tuggle officiating. Burial will take place in Lake View Cemetery in Tupper Lake in the spring.
Friends wishing to remember Beulah Pickering Bombard may make memorial contributions to United Community Church in care of the funeral home. Family and friends can also share their memories, photos and sign the online guestbook at stuartfortune keoughfuneralhome.com.

Rita Garrelts

Rita Garrelts
Rita Ellen Garrelts died peacefully Friday, February 23, 2018 at the Wesley Healthcare Center after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease.
Rita was born on January 12, 1937 in Tupper Lake, to the late Clara Mary Dumoulin Sarazen (1995), and Leo Joseph “Buck” Sarazen (2009).
She was married August 21, 1955 at Holy Name Church in Tupper Lake to her high school sweetheart, Lural Gerry Garrelts. They celebrated 59 years of marriage. Rita and Gerry were blessed to have seven children.
Rita worked for many years for WSWHE BOCES as a special education teaching assistant. Rita loved to bowl, walk, and loved to watch sports. As a young woman she participated in sports and was a cheerleader and would enthusiastically do the cheer for Tupper Lake High School when asked! She looked forward to visiting Tupper Lake in the summers to see relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, Rita was predeceased by an infant daughter Janlynn Clara Garrelts in August 1958.
Survivors include Michael Lural Garrelts of Buffalo, N.Y., Girard Lynn Garrelts (Deborah) and Richard David Garrelts all of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Robert Leo Garrelts (Jeff Freebern) of Gansevoort, N.Y., Douglas Shawn (Tania) of Raleigh, NC and Laurie Ellen Garrelts Russo (Joseph) of Wake Forest, NC, Seven grandchildren; Kyle Lural Garrelts, and Elyse Marie Garrelts of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., George Wilms and Amelia Louisa Garrelts of Raleigh, NC, Nicholas Leo Russo, Greyson Joseph Russo, and Maxwell Garrelts Russo of Wake Forest, NC.
Survivors also include a sister, Irene “Tuni” Root of Rochester, N.Y. and two brothers; Richard Sarazen (June) of Simpsonville, SC and Leo Sarazen (Elaine) of Piercefield, N.Y.
Relatives and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 1, 2018 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373).
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, March 2, 2018 at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Avenue.
Burial will be in the family plot at St. Alphonsus Cemetery in Tupper Lake in the spring.
Those wishing to make a memorial contribution are asked to consider The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research P.O. Box 5014 Hagerstown, MD. 21741-5014.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Maureen “Mo” Johnson

Maureen “Mo” Johnson
Maureen Ann Lee was born March 21, 1929 to a flapper and telephone operator, Freda, and a politically involved railroad man, Maurice, at the perfect time to have a baby when the economy had been steadily doing great. Six months later, the market crashed and the great depression left its lasting impression.
She earned her living as a nurse, insurance salesperson and administrative assistant to a college professor. At her sister's wedding, she met David Johnson of Tupper Lake. They married a year later. She learned to be and do everything: she sewed, knitted, and crocheted her own clothes and those of some of her children. She cooked, played piano, painted, cut everyone's hair and always had an art or craft project going. She embraced all the opportunities Tupper Lake offered but especially loved water and snow skiing.
She proudly lived independently with her wits about her until she was a month shy of 89. She leaves behind her former husband, now of Keene Valley, and their three children: Marco (with wife Anne Magnan) in Lander, Wyoming; Susan of Staunton, Virginia; and Paul, his wife Marilyn and their two children, Taylor and Andrew of Seattle, Washington; her nieces and their families Deb VanKerkhove of East Amherst, New York; Pam Leathersich of Rochester, New York, favorite brother-in-law, Tony and his wife Beth of Virginia; nephew Greg Johnson of Alabama; nieces and their families Sarah Brown of North Carolina; Amy Garcia of Virginia; Kate Johnson of Virginia; and Laura Johnson of Cologne, Germany. She also leaves behind friends from Kennesaw State University. She was thrilled to live near her grandchildren and was well taken care of by Paul and Marilyn.
In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the Wild Center.

Maxine Steves

Maxine Steves passed away peacefully in her home on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2018, surrounded by her family.
She was born April 12, 1954 in Rutland, Vermont to Roberta Steve Collins. She attended Warrensburg Central School.
In 1971 Maxine married the love of her life, Thomas Steves. They moved to Corinth, N.Y. where Maxine worked for many years as a butcher at the IGA until they closed.
In 1998, they moved to Tupper Lake where Maxine worked at Mercy Health Care until retiring in 2010.
She enjoyed spending time with her family traveling, sewing and embroidery. In her youth, she spent many summers at Portland Head Lighthouse in Maine. She especially enjoyed returning there as often as possible.
Maxine is predeceased by her husband of 44 years, her parents, her sisters; Elise Collins, Susan Dunn and brothers; Steve and Forest Collins.
She is survived by her daughter, Nancy and husband Roy Phelps of Tupper Lake, her son Joshua and wife Heidi Steves of Queensbury, her grandchildren; Felicia Branch of Tupper Lake, Thomas Smith of Corinth, Zachary Smith of Tupper Lake, Timothy Allen of Tupper Lake, Mackenzie Steves of Queensbury and Cheyenne Steves if Queensbury.
Maxine is also survived by her seven great-grandchildren; Madison, Chloe, Sydney Storms and Liam Smith of Tupper Lake, Beau Smith and Estelle Allen of Tupper Lake and Skylar Smith of Corinth.
She is also survived by her brother Roy Collins and wife Tess of Vine Grove, Kentucky and her sisters Earlene and husband Ross Sutphin of Warrensburg, Shirley and husband Gary Ross of Warrensburg, Bonnie and husband Alexander Rata of Jay, Sandra and husband Philip of Warrensburg and sister Ethel and husband Mark of Redway, California, as well as many nieces and nephews and cousins.
A service is scheduled for 1p.m., Saturday, March 3, at the Baptist chapel in Tupper Lake followed by a celebration of Life ceremony at the Ivy Terrace Community Hall.
A Mass will be celebrated in her name at her church at St. Alphonsus at 11a.m. on March 4.
Donations can be made to High Peaks Hospice, whose staff provided wonderful care for her, the family especially wishes to thank, Souix, Jan, Heather and Laura for their love and support during these many months.

Judy Graton

Judy Graton of Tupper Lake passed away peacefully Friday February 16 in her home surrounded by her family and loved ones. She fought bravely against cancer for over 17 months, and never complained.
Judy was born on July 12, 1954, the oldest of four children born to Edmond and Irene Mae (Mandigo) Duplantie.
She attended Tupper Lake Central School, and graduated in 1972. She worked briefly as a beautician, then as a legal transcriptionist.
Judy worked as a secretary for Tupper Lake High school for over 20 years, retiring in 2012. She loved all of the children she had contact with in her position at the school, and had a special place in her heart for those who were troubled.
Judy married her husband, George in 1982 and loved to travel. She was fortunate to see many of the wonders in this country and also in Europe. She collected little mementos as reminders of the places she and her husband had been, displaying them proudly in her home.
Judy was pre-deceased by her father and mother and is survived by her husband of 35 years, George, her son Jeremy Graton and his partner Valerie Seifert, her daughter Tenielle Gonzalez and son in law, Carlos Gonzalez. Three grandchildren, the light of her life, Gavin Jarvis, Elijah Gonzalez, and Liam Graton. She is also survived by her three sisters who lovingly cared for her when she needed them most: Tena Lanthier of Tupper Lake, Jamie Clinard of North Carolina, and Bonnie LaRose of Piercefield. She was dearly loved, and will be missed.
Calling hours will take place at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Tupper Lake on Friday February 23, 2018 from 3p.m. to 6p.m. A funeral service will immediately follow at 6p.m. at the funeral home with Fr. Decker officiating.
Family and friends wishing to remember Judy are asked to make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.

Jean A. Stow

Jean A. (Lantiegne/Boyer) Stow, 54, of Manchester died February 13, 2018 surrounded by her loving family after years of valiantly battling breast cancer.
Born in Tupper Lake,  on August 19, 1963, she was the daughter of Eloi and Barbara (Savard) Lantiegne. She graduated from Manchester West High School in 1981.
Prior to her illness, she had been employed in the finance department at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester.
Jean loved to play bingo and penny slots. She enjoyed counted cross stitch, and traveling and cruising with her husband. Above all else, she will be remembered for her wonderful laugh, her big heart and the love she gave to her family, especially her treasured granddaughter Kylan.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Keith Boyer in 2001.
Family members include her husband, Andrew Stow of Manchester; her sons, Keith Boyer and wife Linda of Manchester, Kenneth Boyer of Manchester; one grandchild, Kylan Boyer of Manchester; her mother, Barbara Lantiegne of Manchester; her siblings, Susan Mavris and husband Michael of Bedford, Michael Lantiegne and wife Catherine of Weare, Mary Schweitzer and husband Martin of Warwick, N.Y., James Lantiegne and wife Julie of Ventura, CA; many nephews and nieces who loved her dearly.
Calling hours at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St, corner of North St, were Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Monday, February 19 at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Mercy Church, Merrimack. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Manchester.
Donations may be made in her memory to a charity she enjoyed supporting at recycledpercussionfoundation.org.
To send an online message of condolence, please go to lambertfuneralhome.com.

Shirley Yates Meisburger

Shirley Yates Meisburger
Shirley Yates Meisburger, 90, passed away, Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Mercy Living Center where she had resided for the past year.
She was born October 10, 1927 to the late Lawrence and Faith Bailey Yates. Shirley married Dick Watt Meisburger on May 12, 1951 and they lived in Boston and Hamburg, N.Y. with their daughter until they moved to Tupper Lake in 1983. They were married just short of 60 years when
Dick pre-deceased her on February 2, 2012. Shirley loved gardening and nothing was more important to her than taking care of her family.
 In her early married years she taught Home Bureau. She was always sewing, braiding rugs, embroidering and quilting. For many years she was a member of the Raquette River Quilters, sharing her exquisite quilts with family and friends.
Shirley leaves behind her daughter, Robin Jane Meisburger of Niagara Falls, her niece, close friend and caregiver, Barbara (John) Poole of Tupper Lake and a sister, Patricia (late Robert) Andrle of Eden, N.Y. She was pre-deceased by her sisters, Genevieve (late Raymond) Sutter, Marge (late Alvin) Mecklenburg and brothers, Donald (late Helen), Warren (late Rena), Laurence (late Dolores "Deli") Jr., and Kenneth (late Patricia) Yates. In memoriam in Shirley's name, if desired, should be to a charity of one's choice. There will be no service at Shirley's request.