Irene M. Root, 87
Irene M. Root, 87, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at the Episcopal Church Home in Rochester, N.Y. after a long illness.
Born in Tupper Lake, she was the daughter of the late, Leo J. and Clara M. (Dumoulin) Sarazen.
Irene was an elementary school teacher at Division Street School in Saratoga Springs for many years. She has since been enjoying her retirement over the last twenty one years. Her passion was teaching but she also enjoyed volunteering at Birthright, reading, playing piano, watching Syracuse basketball games on TV and bowling.
In addition to her parents, Irene is predeceased by her husband, William K. Root; her sister, Rita Garrelts; and her brother in law, Lural Garrelts.
Survivors include her children, Kimberly A. Root, Pamela (Richard) Brewer, Stephanie Knobel, William K. (Kathleen) Root, Anne (Francis) Gallese, Catherine (Doug) Holden, Scott (Seana) Root, Matthew (Johanna) Root; her brothers, Richard (June) Sarazen and Leo (Elaine) Sarazen; her grandchildren, Jennifer (Benjamin) Brannin, Ashlee Brewer, Michael (Ann) Knobel, Jessica Knobel, Katie Holden, Lauren DePoint, Matthew Holden, Jacob DePoint, Brian Root, Kerry Root, Madeline Root, Andrew Root, Chase Root, Rowan Root and Henry Root; her great grandchildren, William Brannin, Julianne Brannin, Harrison Brannin, Amelia Brannin, Lena Holden and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends were invited to call from 4-7 pm on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 9 am on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at St. Mary’s Church, 167 Milton Ave. Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Burial will be at St. Alphonsus Cemetery, Tupper Lake, NY at a date in the future.
The family would like to thank all the staff at the Episcopal Church Home as well as Lifetime Care Hospice in Rochester, N.Y. for the compassionate quality care they provided mom.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Birthright: PO Box 661 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 or online at Donate with PayPal Giving Fund or donate to Irene’s Alzheimer’s Association Tribute Page: https://act.alz.org/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app20004a?pxfid=739891&pg=fund&fr_id=1060&NONCE_TOKEN=E2789A37E1E2880EFBD8143EA92C2B79.
Online remembrances may be made to www.burkefuneralhome.com
Leona T. Bombard
A memorial visitation for Leona Bombard will be held from noon to 2p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2022, at the Frary Funeral Home, Tupper Lake. Immediately following the visitation, at 2:30p.m. a Mass will be held at St. Alphonsus Church in Tupper Lake. Interment will be at Holy Name Cemetery in Tupper Lake on a later date.
Leona was born September 2, 1926, Newton Falls, to George and Donalda Dubey. She lived and married her entire adult life in Tupper Lake.
Leona was employed by multiple employers over the course of her lifetime: Sunmount DDSO, A&P, personal caretaker for the Hall and Goodman families, Lady Diane and the O.W.D. Inc.
After retiring, she worked with the Senior Companions program at Sunmount DDSO for five years. Even after her retirement she kept herself busy with catering parties for families on Upper Saranac Lake.
She was known for homemaking in the community and cooking skills. Her renowned specialties of baked goods such as homemade pies, cinnamon rolls, high rise rolls and bread. Many of these items were donated to fundraisers or funeral ceremonies. Sh
e was a true Adirondacker who enjoyed berry picking, hiking, gardening and especially fishing. In winter she would also occupy her time with ceramics. She was a very religious woman who supported Holy Name Church and all its functions.
Survivors: a brother, Pete “Leon” Dubey of Rockford, IL, two children, Donna (Peets) Poirier (“Beard”) Piercefield, and Paul Peets (Janelle), Tupper Lake, grandchildren Michelle (Poirier) Clement, husband Scott and children Nicholas Skiff, Bayleigh and Elliot Clement of Tupper Lake, Jesse Peets, children Maddox Peets of Adams Center, N.Y., Paxton and Aiden Peets, Williamsville, N.Y., and Jay Peets, wife, Julia, and son Jaxson of Harpursville, N.Y.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers- Homer, Albert, Arthur, Henry and four sisters- Rosina, Rosa, Phyllis, Bertha; Husbands Donald Peets and Alfred Bombard, stepson James Bombard and grandson, Robbie Peets.
Gifts in her memory may be sent to Hospice and Tupper Lake Rescue Squad.
Walter Charles Frey, 93
Walter Charles Frey, 93, of Tupper Lake, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 in Pompano Beach, Florida.
Walter is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years Judith, his daughter Julie (James) of Camillus, Timothy of Tupper Lake, Curt (Lynda) of Fultonville and Mark (Becky) of North Myrtle Beach, SC.
Walt is also survived by his six grandchildren, Matthew, Zachary, Brandon, Sarah Lillian, Benjamin and Chelsea.
Walt was born on September 4, 1928, in Forest Hills, Queens, the son of William and Marie Frey. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Mildred and brothers William and Herbert.
Walt’s love of the Adirondacks began at a very early age - when his father, a high school teacher, took his family on annual camping trips to Fish Creek. Walt decided that the Adirondacks and especially Tupper Lake was where he wanted to live and raise a family.
A veteran of the United States Army, Walt served his country from 1950 to 1953. Upon receiving his honorable discharge, he moved to Tupper Lake.
Walt and his brother Bill, with help from their brother-in-law Russel Gould - built the Park Cabins. He married the love of his life, Judy in 1960. Together, they raised a wonderful family.
Walt worked for the Village of Tupper Lake and was a proud member of the Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department.
Walt would be the first one to tell you - that he lived a wonderful life. He loved his wife and his family - and was thankful for his lifelong friendships and Forest Avenue neighbors.
Walt loved Tupper Lake but when the winters became a little too cold for him, he and Judy purchased a residence in Pompano Beach, Florida.
Tupper Lake was Walt’s summer and fall home - and Pompano Beach became his winter residence. He could not have been happier! Walt was loved by all who knew him.
A memorial service for Walt is planned for June 4, 2022 at the St. Alphonsus Cemetery. With a Celebration of Life to follow.
Online condolences may be made to www.fraryfuneralhome.com
Gloria A. St. Onge, 84
Gloria A. St. Onge, 84, of Tupper Lake, New York, passed away peacefully at her home on February 24, 2022.
Gloria, the daughter of Thelma Rice and Adelbert Davis, was born on February 24, 1938, in Tupper Lake,, and graduated from Tupper Lake High School in 1955.
After high school, Gloria held many jobs including working at J.J. Newberrys, Maids Department Store, making bowling pins in Ellocateville, NY, and cleaning camps. Gloria met the love of her life, Larry St. Onge, a local shoe-maker in Tupper Lake, and they were married on September 23, 1961.
Gloria and Larry relocated to Zephyrhills, Florida, where they lived their dream life. While there, Gloria worked at Suntrust Bank, until Larry passed away due to Polio.
In 1993, Gloria returned to Tupper Lake where she started working for Tupper Lake National Bank.
After a long engagement, Gloria married her long-time friend of 28 years, Harold Blake, on February 26, 2016. Together, Gloria and Harold explored the Adirondacks through many camping, hiking, and traveling adventures. Gloria also loved to read, garden, bird watch, go out to movies and dinners with her friends, and ride motorcycles with her brother Dave. After Harold passed away, Gloria kept herself busy spending time with many family and friends, and her beloved cat, Prissey.
Always a free spirit, Gloria lived life to the fullest. She passed away doing what she always loved…reading and watching soap operas. Although she had no children of her own, she enjoyed spending time with her many brothers and sister-in-laws, nephews, and nieces. Gloria had a true heart of gold and will be missed by many.
Gloria is survived by her brother Richard (Marsha) Davis and her good friends, June Charland and Sharon Parker.
Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, Thelma and Carl Dukette, and Adelbert Davis, as well as her brothers David (Lauri) Dukette, Gary (Joanne) Davis, John Davis; sister Laura Davis; along with her good friend Ann Shaheen.
Condolences can be made online at https://fraryfuneralhome.com/. Per Gloria’s wishes, there will be no public service but instead a private burial will be held in the spring with family and close friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tupper Lake Arts Center or the Tupper Lake Fire Department, Rescue.
Linda Francis Clark, 68
Linda Francis Clark, 68, of Long Lake, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.
Linda is survived by her husband, Tracy Clark, of Long Lake; her children, Dave Mitchell and his wife, Natalie, of Toledo, OH, Andrea Mitchell, of Orange City, FL, and Daniel Mitchel and his wife, Rachael, Greenville, TN; and her six grandchildren, Ashton and Mason Mitchell, of Toledo, OH, Madison and Haley Smith, of Toledo, OH, and Tia and Tyler Mitchell, of Greenville, TN. She is predeceased by her mother and father, Ginette and Dexter Packer, and her sister, Brenda Hoagland.
Linda was born on December 12, 1953, in Moulins, France, the daughter of Dexter and Ginette Packer.
Linda enjoyed gardening, animals, and spending time with family.
The family wishes to have a private celebration of life at a later date and her family would like to thank everyone for honoring Linda’s wishes.
Online condolences may be made to www.fraryfuneralhome.com.
Carl George Hathaway, 92
Carl George Hathaway, age 92 of Tupper Lake, passed away on Sunday February 13, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Carl was born in Tupper Lake on December 30, 1929, the son of Albert and Ester (Cutting) Hathaway. After graduating high school,
Carl served in the NYS National Guard from 1948 to 1955 while working along with his father caretaking at Pine Point Camp.
Carl married his sweetheart Valda (Ryan) on September 22, 1950. Together they were resident caretakers for Mr. and Mrs. John Loeb for 50 years at Gull Bay Camp. Carl joined the Masonic Fraternity in 1957 and was an active member for 64 years along with being initiated into the Order of the Eastern Star in 1981. He was involved with Shriners Hospital sponsoring and transporting children in need.
Carl was a prominent guide boat builder for 27 years building his first boat in 1967. By 1980 having built over a dozen new boats and repaired and restored hundreds more earning him a Heritage Award from Tauny in 1994. He enjoyed building Adirondack Chairs and teaching others to build guide boats and chairs in his free time along with traveling with his wife.
Carl is survived by his daughter Judy Phillips of Plattsburgh, his granddaughter Dove Phillips (Dan Infantino) of Plattsburgh, his grandsons: Curtis (Victoria) Switzer of Tupper Lake and Travis Switzer of Hudson Falls, five great grandchildren: Kyle, Jenna, Sage, Averie, Piper and Noah and two great great grandchildren: Madelyn and Dominick
In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his Wife Valda of 61 years and his daughter Patricia Hathaway.
Carl (Papa) will be truly missed by all who knew him.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, 20 Church Street, Saranac Lake, N.Y. There will be no calling hours and funeral services will be private and at the convenience of his family. Family and friends wishing to remember Carl George Hathaway may make memorial contributions to a charity of ones choice, in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home.
Family and friends can also share a memory, send a condolence and sign the on-line guest book at www.fortunekeoughfuneralhome..
Peter Ross Pelletier, 77
Peter Ross Pelletier, 77, of Morrisonville, N.Y. passed away on Monday February 21, 2022.
Peter is survived by his daughter Robin (Eric) Aycock, his two brothers; William (Barb) Pelletier, Raymond (Linda) Pelletier, four grandchildren; Aaron Curry, Kristin (Morgan) Stevens, Victoria Bickford, three great-grandchildren; Braeden Curry, Arya Stevens, Colt Stevens, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Peter is predeceased by his daughter, Nancy Jane, his parents Ross and Regina Pelletier, his brother Ronald Pelletier, and his sister Sandi Embree-Dubois.
Peter was born on January 20, 1945, in Niskayuna, N.Y., the son of Ross and Regina Pelletier.
Peter was an avid bowler. He enjoyed playing golf, and was quite the pool shark. He had a love for reading and music, and especially loved Gun N’ Roses. He was a die-hard L.A. Rams fan but above all he loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Peter graduated from Linton High School in 1963 and then faithfully and proudly served our country in the US Navy from 1964 to 1968 spending time on SS Saratoga and SS Manley DD-940. After his time in the Navy he worked as a machinist at General Electric out of Schenectady, N.Y.
Calling Hours will be held at Frary Funeral Home in Tupper Lake, on March 4, 2022 from 2p.m. to 4p.m..
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the VA Hospital of Albany.
Online condolences may be made to www.fraryfuneralhome.com.
Clint Adam Hollingsworth
Clint Adam Hollingsworth, of Tupper Lake, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Tupper Lake, on December 19, 1974, he was the only son of Michelle Hutchins and Armon “Tinker” Hollingsworth. He attended Tupper Lake Central School, Herkimer Community College and as an adult, completed his business degree at North Country Community College.
He married his soulmate, Alison (Lewis) on June 24, 2006 and they welcomed two amazing children, Lily and Cash, into their beautiful family.
Clint was a well-known and well-respected businessman in the Tri-Lakes region, owning and operating Hollingsworth Carpentry and Renovation for over 17 years. He recently developed and constructed Sunnyside Cabins in Tupper Lake. Prior to establishing his own business, Clint worked for T. Lamere Construction for many years.
Never to have just one iron in the fire, Clint served as a village trustee on the Tupper Lake Village Board for more than two terms and most recently was elected Town of Tupper Lake town supervisor. Clint was passionate about working with town and village officials to improve Tupper Lake. He had big plans for our little town and would light up at the opportunity to discuss how he could help make it better. He also served as the Judge for the Town of Piercefield and felt blessed to officiate many wedding ceremonies as part of his duties.
Clint was also a gifted singer and musician, entertaining at many events with his band, “The Frickerz.” He was not just the lead singer in the band – he WAS the band! Such were the days, that if you were lucky, Clint would make an appearance and you would know the true measure of his extreme love for life, a good time and his true friends and family.
He also had a great love for the outdoors and each season brought another opportunity to make wonderful memories with the people he loved. During the summer you could find him on the lake or around a fire at a campsite telling tales and re-living past adventures.
In the fall, hunting camp called to him. Spending time at Button Buck, Big Rock or Duck Lake camps hunting with his father and so many close friends were some of Clint’s most cherished times. Most winters, from the time he was young to his adulthood, were spent on the ice playing hockey. (What happens at the Chazy Men’s Tournament, Stays at the Chazy Men’s Tournament). When he wasn’t on the ice, Clint enjoyed being on the ski slope making memories with Alison, Lily and Cash.
He loved his family immeasurably and it can’t be expressed enough how deeply he appreciated and loved his friends, most notably, his life-long friend, Adam Hurteau, with whom he shared a brotherly bond. Clint would be the first to lend a hand or even a bit of heartfelt advice to anyone that needed it. He will be truly missed by all that knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife, Alison, daughter Lily, son Cash, his parents Michelle Hutchins and her fiancé Ricky Tessier and Armon “Tinker” and Glenda Hollingsworth, grandmother Sula Mandigo, mother-in-law Marie Lewis, step-sister Traci Goff, in-laws Robert (Cindy) Lewis, Natalie (Ed) McMahon, Monica (Steve) Gagnon, Heather Naegele, Tracy (Jerry) Fletcher and Jack Lewis, as well as many nieces and nephews and numerous cousins, including Melissa Howard who he cherished like a sister.
Clint was preceded by his grandparents Floyd and Jane Hutchins and Robert Mandigo and father-in-law Robert Lewis.
Calling hours will take place at the Frary Funeral Home in Tupper Lake on Thursday, February 24 from 2p.m. – 5p.m. The funeral will be held Friday, February 25 at 11a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church with burial to follow in May at the Gale Cemetery.
In lieu of donations, a fundraiser is planned for March 10th at the VFW. Details to follow.
Geraldine F. (Lum) Moore, 94
Geraldine F. (Lum) Moore, 94, of Tupper Lake, formerly of Saranac Lake, died Wednesday February 16, 2022 at Mercy Healthcare in Tupper Lake.
Geraldine was born in Fulton, N.Y. on December 20, 1927 the daughter of Gerald E. and Erma F. (Rowley) Lum. She married the love of her life, Charles Moore, in 1949.
Geraldine was a homemaker, having spent many years in Tupper Lake, later moving to Vermontville and Burke, N.Y. for a period of time.
Geraldine eventually settled in Saranac Lake, where she was a very active member in the Methodist Church. Geraldine loved her family and her church.
Geraldine is survived by her son: Michael (Susan), her grandchildren: Gretchen (Tim), Chris (Carina), Kelley, Donnie (Kim), and Melissa. She is also survived by her 10 Great Grandchildren and her brother Gerald (Audrey), brother-in-law Robert and sister-in-law Helen along with many nieces and nephews.
Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband, her father and mother, her daughter, Charlotte, infant son Wayne and her sister Shirley. Geraldine’s family would like to thank all of the nurses, aides and room cleaners on Ward Unit, they always brightened her day.
Funeral Arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home.
There will be no calling hours or funeral services and a graveside service will take place in the spring in Seneca Union Cemetery in Valois, N.Y. at the convenience of her family.
Family and friends wishing to remember Geraldine F. (Lum) Moore can send memorial contributions to the First United Methodist Church of Saranac Lake, in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, 20 Church Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983. Family and friends can also share memories, leave condolences and sign the online guest book at www.fortunekeoughfuneralhome.
Agnes “Peggy” Skiff
Agnes “Peggy” Skiff passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on February 7, 2022 at Mercy Living Center, where she had resided for two months.
Peggy was born on October 17, 1925 in Old Forge, N.Y. She was the daughter of the late Euzeb Walter and Agnes Bassford Tetreault. As a child, her family moved to Tupper Lake, before moving to Northville.
She graduated from Northville High School in 1942. On February 16, 1946, she married Jay Brown Skiff at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Northville.. Together they moved back to Tupper Lake when her husband accepted a position from his Uncle Elmer Brown as manager at the Altamont Milk Company.
Peggy and Jay raised seven children while becoming owners of the Altamont in 1970 as well as purchasing the Franklin Dairy in 1968 and operating both until her husband’s death in 1976.
A devoted mother, Peggy is survived by her seven children, Donald Skiff, of Wilkes-Barre, PA, Jay Allen Skiff, of Tupper Lake, Steven Skiff, of Tupper Lake, Pamela Skiff, of Cumberland, MD, Patricia Bruszewski and her husband Roger, of Lancaster, PA, Jean Wilcox and her husband Richard, of Georgia, Joan Stuart, and her husband Shawn, of Tupper Lake; eighteen grandchildren; twenty-four great grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She is predeceased by her husband, Jay Skiff on March 15, 1976 and by her grandson, Donnie Troy Skiff in 2009.
In her earlier years, Peggy enjoyed participating in a bowling league and was a member of the Franklin Dairy Softball Team. Peg’s biggest enjoyments in life were spending her time watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow up. She was not one to miss a sporting event, graduation, or wedding. Her family was her pride and joy and she enjoyed watching her family grow over the years. Peg was an avid reader and bird watcher. She loved to watch PGA golf, and took great pride in her gardens and the beautiful flowers she would grow.
Calling hours for Agnes A. Skiff will be held on Friday, February 18 from 12p.m. to 2p.m. at Frary Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will take place at 2p.m. at St. Alphonsus Holy Name Parish with Rev. Decker officiating. A burial will be in the spring at Lakeview Cemetery in Tupper Lake.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Childhood Leukemia Foundation at https://www.clf4kids.org/donate.php or the Arthritis Foundation at https://www.arthritis.org/donate.
Charley Taber Burgdorf, 87
Charley Taber Burgdorf, 87, of 323 Millard Burke Memorial Highway, Goshen, Virginia died Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at the Augusta Medical Center in Fishersville, Virginia.
He was born January 27, 1935 in Oswego, New York to the late Harley Leon and Ruth Irene Taber Burgdorf. He later moved to Tupper Lake, where he graduated from high school.
He was also a graduate of the Wanakena School of Forestry in the Adirondacks, then studied Art in Cincinnati.
He served in the United States Army as an M.P. stationed in Germany.
He was employed by the Boy Scouts of America at Goshen Scout Camp Reservation as the superintendent, retiring in 1997 after 37 years.
He was an active member of the community, serving as past president and longtime member of the Goshen Lions Club and coaching Babe Ruth baseball. He was a forty-year member of the National Ski Patrol, enjoyed annual ski trips with his family, and loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with the love of his life, wife Rose, and their large family. He was of the Methodist faith, and attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Clifton Forge.
He was the most loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, enjoyed his long happy life, and was affectionately known as “Papoo” by his loved ones.
As Bill Gwaltney, Goshen Scout Camp staff member, said, “There wasn’t a finer man to wear shoe leather.”
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, a twin infant brother, Harley, and Richard Paul “Dick” Burgdorf.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Rosella Colleen “Rose” O’Neil Burgdorf of Goshen; three children, Steven Patrick Burgdorf and wife Mary Ann of Lexington, Debra Ann Burgdorf Taylor and husband Jerry Ray, Jr. of Clifton Forge, and Charles Taber Burgdorf and wife Forrest Ann of Vesuvius; a brother, D. James “Jim” Burgdorf and wife Judy of Newark, New York; eight grandchildren, Heidi Peck (Russell), Lauren Hanna (Robert), Heather Fridley (Todd), Ashby Taylor (Jordan), Tylar Marcum (Travis), Hannah Pauley (Jeremiah), Taber Burgdorf (Mekayla), and Harley Burgdorf; thirteen great grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews; and his beloved beagle, Mylee and cat, Bo Kitty.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 11a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Clifton Forge with Father Tom Collins and Father Dan Kelly officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Low Moor. Active pallbearers were Ashby Taylor, Taber Burgdorf, Travis Marcum, Jeremiah Pauley, Robert Hanna, and Mike Jolly. Honorary pallbearers will be Harley Burgdorf, Russell Peck, Todd Fridley, David Hall, Shannon Hall, Matt Delfert, Carter Allman, and Jerry Taylor Sr., as well as the 1971-1997 staff members of the Goshen Scout Reservation. The family visited with friends on Friday evening at Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.
The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to your local SPCA, Special Olympics, or your local Boy Scout troop.
To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com.
Douglas A. Parker, 79
Retired Hamilton County Sheriff, Douglas A. Parker, 79, of Lake Pleasant, New York passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022 in the comforts of his home.
Sheriff Parker was born in Tupper Lake on August 13, 1942 the son of Arthur and Loretta Sullivan Parker. After high school he inspired to be an electrician and joined the U.S. Navy with that mind. He would serve three years as an electrician’s mate 2nd class on the aircraft U.S.S. Randolph, where he would see the world and make lifelong friends.
Returning home he would marry the love of his life on September 27, 1969, Brenda LaGrave Parker. Brenda predeceased him on October 10, 2020.
Shortly after their wedding they moved to Lake Pleasant to start their lives as sheriff deputy/jailer and jail matron. In 1973 he became Undersheriff and the county investigator. He received extensive police training in many areas. The highlights of police education include attendance at the Institute for Delinquency in Crime at St. Lawrence University and Cornell University’s Radiological Defense Officers School.
In 1982 he successfully ran for Hamilton County Sheriff and in January 1983 he was sworn into office, a position formerly held by his father since 1964. Sheriff Parker proudly held that office for 26 years until his retirement in 2009. His son in-law Sheriff Karl G. Abrams currently holds that office.
Sheriff Parker was a faithful communicate and former parish council member of St. James Church, and is a lifetime member of the NYS Sheriff’s Association. He always looked forward to his winter stays in Florida, the many excursions with their fifth wheel camper and his times spent hunting and fishing at camp on Low’s Lake.
Sheriff Parker is survived by his two children, Richard A. Parker of Auburn, N.Y., Laura Abrams (Sheriff Karl G. Abrams) of Piseco; five grandchildren; Rylie, Riordan and Shannon Parker of Auburn, Isabel and Parker Abrams of Piseco; a sister, Janet Parker Ferren of Litchfield, N.H.; two brothers-in-law, Thomas Perkins of Speculator and Freeman Stuart of Tupper Lake, several nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents and Brenda, he was pre-deceased by a granddaughter Margo Abrams, his brother Maurice Parker, his sister in-law Sally Stuart; a sister, Margaret Perkins and a brother-in-law, Donald Ferren.
Visitation will be held on Friday February 18, 2022 at St. James Catholic Church in Lake Pleasant from 10 a.m. to noon where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon. Burial will take place on Saturday February 19, 2022 at 11 a.m. in Long Lake Cemetery, Long Lake NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Piseco Vol. Ambulance Corps. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Northville Funeral Service. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.northvillefuneralservice.com.
Karla J. Jarvis, 62
Karla J. Jarvis, 62, of Cadyville, N.Y. passed away on Sunday, February 6, surrounded by family. Karla was born in Tupper Lake on October 25, 1959, to the late Lorraine and Walter Dumas.
She graduated from Tupper Lake High School in 1977. She started working for the Department of Corrections in 1984 where she worked and retired after 30 years of service, as a principal account clerk.
Karla married Stephen Jarvis on April 16, 1994, at St. Alphonsus Church in Tupper Lake. Their ceremony was officiated by Father Manfred.
Growing up Karla spent a lot of time working and helping with the family-owned restaurant, Dumas’ in Childwold.
She currently was working for Saranac Central School District as a bus monitor.
Karla was an outgoing and loving person to be around. She enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting, snowmobiling, boating, going to camp and spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband Stephen Jarvis of Cadyville; sons Logan Jarvis of Cadyville, and Aaron Jarvis of Tupper Lake; sister-in-law Pam Dumas of Stanardsville, VA; brother-in-law Eric Jarvis, and his wife Judy Jarvis of Dannemora, N.Y.; nephew, Matthew Dumas, and his wife, Heather Dumas and children of Stanardsville, VA; nephew, Jason Dumas, and his fiancé, Shyla Cameron and daughter of Leadville, CO.
Karla is predeceased by her brother, Tim Dumas.
A graveside memorial will be held at Gale Cemetery in Piercefield in the spring.
Donations in memory of Karla can be made to the Disabled American Veterans. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heald Funeral Home, 48 Court St., Plattsburgh.
To light a memorial candle or leave an online condolence please visit www.healdfuneralhomeinc.com
John J. Farrington, 74
Word has been received of the death of John J. Farrington, age 74, of Saranac Lake, who died on Saturday February 12, 2022 at his residence.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, 20 Church Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983. All services will be private and at the convenience of the family. A full obituary will be published in the near future
Family and friends wishing to remember John J. Farrington may share a memory, leave a condolence and sign the on-line guest book at www.Fortunekeoughfuneralhome..
Sally Ann Clement, 81
Sally Ann Clement, 81, of Tupper Lake, passed away on Friday February 4, 2022.
Sally is survived by her son Scott Clement of Mountain View, CA., her grandson Ben, and her three brothers; Mike, Chuck, and Jay Denis.
Sally is predeceased by her husband Robert E. Clement, 12/8/2018.
Sally was born on February 27, 1940, in Tupper Lake, NY, the son of Julian and Dorothy (Baker) Denis.
Sally enjoyed playing with her pet dogs and her Christian faith.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) in place of flowers.
Online condolences may be made to www.fraryfuneralhome.com
Obituary correction
In our publication of Wayne Lemieux's obituary last time there was an error in where to send memorial donations. Any donations in Wayne's memory should be sent to the VFW Post 3120 at 196 Park Street, Tupper Lake.
David C. Dukette
Taken from this world far too soon, David Carl Dukette passed away at home on February 4, 2022, surrounded by his family.
Dave Dukette, the son of Carl Dukette and Thelma Rice, was born on August 21, 1952, in Tupper Lake.
As a boy, David was an avid boy scout, eventually making it to Eagle Scout, which came in handy later, as he always loved to hike, camp, canoe, hunt, and fish.
After graduating from Tupper Lake High School in 1971, Dave worked for Big Tupper Ski Area as a lift attendant, and later helped cut trails with Ted Desmarais, his second father who he loved dearly. Dave continued working with Ted as a logger, cutting logs on the skidway with the Desmarais boys at Whitney Park.
While doing these jobs, Dave was also a roadie and did lights for the band, Heritage (later known as Hammerlok), touring with them to high schools, colleges, and local bars throughout the North Country. Dave learned how to play bass guitar and got the chance to perform on stage with Lee, Jeff, and Carrie Gonyea, Timmy Paymount and Dave’s best friend, Mickey Desmarais. He thought he could be a singer too, but the band members would always turn off his microphone when he sang (which Dave didn’t realize for a while). Jokes about this continued over the years, always making Dave laugh. While in the band, Dave met his first wife Louise Bureau, had two children (Jessica and Jeremy), and started working with her father in construction.
A few years later took a state job and went on to work for 29 years at Sunmount Developmental Center, first in the kitchen and housekeeping, but then as a general mechanic, a position from he retired.
After marrying his second wife, Lauri (Klossner), in 1990, Dave and Lauri lovingly raised their five children together in Tupper Lake.
For over 30 years, Dave was a volunteer with the Tupper Lake Fire Department, Rescue and was captain of the Tupper Lake Dive Rescue. When the scanner went off, Dave was out the door in record time. Dave also helped his wife with the Adventurers 4-H Club, a group of 12 children…who all became like family to him.
David wasn’t much of a traveler, but after Lauri packed up the car, kids, and told him to get in, he always had fun. During one trip to Brazil to meet the family of Teddy and Vanessa Desmarais, Dave became a star (or so he thought). Total strangers who did not speak English, repeatedly asked Lauri to take their picture with Dave, who all thought he was Paul Teutel from Orange County Choppers. Dave even signed autographs!
Dave always enjoyed riding his Harley, driving his boat, attending family reunions, drinking tequila, and enjoying the sunshine. He took karate and received his brown belt.
He spent many summers with family and friends at Horseshoe Lake, his favorite camping spot. He was also extremely active with the Tupper Lake Christian Community Church.
Dave is survived by his loving wife, Lauri, and youngest daughter Kaileigh Dukette of Tupper Lake; his daughters Jessica Clark of Clayton, New York, and Danielle (Nicolas) Amell of Lisbon, New York; his sons Jeremy (Michelle) Dukette of Tupper Lake, and Alec (Jennifer) Fee of Clifton Park, New York; his siblings Linda (Paul) Gaff, Beatrice (Richard) Whitman, Gloria (Larry, Harold) St. Onge, Jean (Shawn) Kelly, and Richard (Marsha) Davis; his grandchildren, who Dave took incredible pride in, Hailey Woodward, Sydney and Landon Clark, Jackson and Leah Dukette, and Ethan and Sophia Amell; two exchange students, Romana Cabajova (from Slvekia) and Dulguun Bayaraa (Mongolia); along with his faithful, furry companion, Cruces.
Dave was preceded in death by both his parents, his brothers Gary (Joanne) Davis, Earl (Shirley) Dukette, James (Sharon) Dukette, and his sisters Elizabeth (Paul) Larche, Rita (Leonard) Reandeau, Loretta (Jalbert) Lavoie, and Ester (Ronald) Lamica.
Dave will be greatly missed by many and is forever in our hearts. Calling hours will be Thursday, February 10, 2022, at 11 a.m., with a noon memorial service to follow at the Tupper Lake Christian Community Church. After the service, a reception will be held at the Knights of Columbus, with tequila shots on Dave. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tupper Lake Fire Department, Rescue and/or the Tupper Lake Dive Rescue.
Colonel Robert “Bob” Lines
The funeral services celebrating and honoring the life of Colonel Robert “Bob” Lines, USAF (retired) will be held at Emmanuel Baptist church at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Livestream will be available at https://www.emmanuelenid.org. Services and complete cremation care are under the direction of Brown-Cummings Funeral Home. Full Military Graveside services will be held in The Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, as scheduling allows.
Born on July 17, 1929 in upstate New York, Bob Lines fell in love with flying at a young age, obtaining his pilot license before graduating high school. Tired of the cold weather, he moved to Houston, Texas to attend college at the University of Houston. There he met a young student, Anne Acker, from Rice University and they married in 1952. The Korean war called and needed a young Air Force fighter pilot and off he went to pilot training in Del Rio, Texas, then to war. Forty-six missions in Korea were soon followed by 105 missions in Vietnam, where he flew the F-105 Thunderchief, one of which now resides on Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma.
During that time, he had three sons, and taught them just the right amount of discipline, love, and respect for others. He traveled the globe with his family, spending twelve years overseas in Korea, Thailand, Okinawa, England, and Turkey. His sons moved twelve times before graduating from high school. His favorite place to be stationed was Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma, where he served as base commander from 1972-1974. After 31 years and 8 months, Colonel Lines retired from Bergstrom Air Force Base, Austin, Texas in 1982 as a distinguished fighter pilot and American hero. Throughout his military career, he was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, 3 Legion of Merit awards, 4 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 3 Meritorious Service Medals, and 14 Air Medals, having flown 18 different aircraft.
In 1983, he returned to Enid, Oklahoma where he worked for Northrop Worldwide Aircraft Services as Division Manager until 1994. His wife, Anne, preceded him in death in 2006, after 53 years together. While in Enid, Bob Lines served as City Commissioner, member of the Airport Advisory Board, Enid Police Commission, Vance Development Board, and Bass Hospital Board.
In 2009, he married the second love of his life, Marsha Tatham. Traveling the world together on multiple boat and train excursions, they stayed active in their local church where Bob was the Treasurer for many years. One of his favorite pastimes was to spend his mornings, drinking coffee with friends at Woodring Airport, Enid. He loved his family, his friends, and Jesus. He passed away peacefully at home with his wife at his side, on January 30, 2022.
He is survived by his wife Marsha, sons Bob Jr. and Kathy Lines, Marc and Polly Lines, and Bill and Sandra Lines, and grandchildren Meredith, Jefferson, Perry, Harrison, Tanner, and McKenna; step-daughter, Jana James; step-grandchildren Tarah, Jordan, Michael, Canaan, McKeelyn, Ava, and great-grandchildren, Everleigh and Laylah.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Larry Smith, who gave wonderful, loving care in dad‘s last days; to his longtime friends Dr. Roy and Janet Camp, and all the fighter pilots who flew with dad, especially Ed Skowron.
In the words of his favorite poem High Flight, by John Gillespie McGee, Jr., Bob has “Slipped the surly bonds of earth…put out his hand and touched the face of God.”
In lieu of flower memorials may be given in his honor to the Enid, Garfield County, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge # 144 with Brown-Cummings Funeral serving as custodian of the funds.
Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family online at WWW.Brown-Cummings.com.
Joan Lincoln, 68
Joan Lincoln, 68, of Tupper Lake, NY, passed away at home on Friday February 4, 2022.
Joan was born on November 22, 1953, in Plattsburgh, the daughter of Emmett and Marjorie (Carson) Coonrod Jr.
Joan is survived by her daughters Andrea Rushford (Jim McNaughton) of Westport, N.Y., and Jessica Lincoln of Denver, CO.; siblings, Mary Palmer (Richard Stevenson) of Wadhams, N.Y., Emmett Coonrod III of Essex, N.Y., and Nancy Dougal of Essex, NY.; best friend Barbara Blace of Tupper Lake; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Joan is predeceased by her parents Emmett Coonrod Jr. and Marjorie (Carson) Coonrod, and a nephew Selwyn (Pete) Palmer Jr.
Joan enjoyed spending time with family, her dogs, camping, woodworking, and riding her Spyder.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to a local Animal Shelter or Rescue of your choice, or to Tupper Lake EMS.
Michele Hoffman, 76
Michele (Favero, Lanphear) Hoffman, died February 3, 2022, at the age of 76 in Wilmington, N.C., due to complications from pneumonia.
She was predeceased by her husband, Donald Hoffman and is survived by her four sons- Thomas, Timothy, Todd and Trevor Lanphear and their wives and children. She is also survived by Donald’s family- Linda May, Donald Hoffman, Jr. and Jake Hoffman with their spouses and children and grandchildren. Michele was predeceased by her sister Teresa (Teri) Favreau and is survived by her other sister Barbara (Bobbie) Kosnick.
Mike as her parents called her, was born in Plattsburgh, N.Y. and moved to the Chatham, N.Y. area when she was fojur years old.
After marrying Donald Hoffman, they moved to Tupper Lake and then eventually settled in Long Lake, where their grandchildren loved to come and visit them in the Adirondacks.
Michele worked for the town clerk of Long Lake for many years and she liked interacting with people at her small produce stand during the summer. She also liked tinkering in her garden.
After Don’s passing, Michele moved to Florida, returning to Long Lake for the summers. The past two years she enjoyed spending time visiting all four of her sons and their families across the south.
The family plans a celebration of her life at a later date.