Celebration of Lifetime for Stephanie Wilkins Van Nortwick
A celebration of Stephanie's life will be held at Massawepie Scout Camp Mountaineer at 3p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2022.
Signs will direct attendees from the intersection of Route 3 near Childwold and the camp entrance.
If you plan to attend, beverages of your choice and a dish to pass would be appreciated.
Graveside Service for Barbara Mae (LaPelle) Hebert
A graveside service for Barbara will be held on Saturday, July 23 at 11:30 a.m. at the Long Lake Cemetery.
Barbara passed away peacefully on December 9th, 2021 in North Myrtle Beach S.C., surrounded by her family.
Barbara is survived by her loved ones, Lauren (Michael) Gillis, Lisa Hebert, Kent (Carla) Hebert. Also, she is survived by her grandchildren and their spouses, Jillian (Austin) Frazier, Vicki Hebert, Ashley (Matthew) Weston, Sara (Dominick) Hebert, Thomas Spangler and Stephen Spangler and her great grandchildren Owen, Gabriel, Vera, Zachary and Benjamin.
She is survived by her sisters Anne Sabbatis, Ruth LaPelle and Darlene LaPelle-Gauvin.
Barbara was predeceased by her husband Laurent and her son Kevin.
A celebration of life will be held at 1532 State Route 30, Tupper Lake, immediately following the service.
Everyone is welcome to come by. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude’s Hospital in her memory.
Gregory Foise, 60
Gregory Foise, 60, of Tupper Lake, passed away peacefully in his home on July 4, 2022. He was surrounded by his loving caregivers.
Gregory is survived by his friends and caregivers at 61 Haymeadow Rd, Tupper Lake. Staff members say they were fortunate to have him as part of our family at the Haymeadow home. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and cared for him.
Gregory was born on April 11, 1962, in Staten Island, N.Y., the son of Stephanie Foise. He came to live in the area in 1985, eventually making his home in Tupper Lake in 2014.
Gregory enjoyed being outdoors, spending time in his yard and in his neighborhood, taking sensory rides in the local area, listening to music and receiving massages in his home.
Online condolences may be made to www.fraryfuneralhome.com
Celebration of life for Charlotte Desmarais
A celebration of life for Charlotte Theriault Desmarais will be held on Saturday, July 16, from 1p.m. to 2p.m. at the Rotary Pavilion in the Tupper Lake Municipal Park.
Charlotte passed away on May 13, 2021 in Tucson AZ.
Family and friends are welcome to attend to share their memories of Charlotte with them.
Thomas John Helms, 76
Thomas John Helms, 76, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2022, at Albany Medical Center after a short battle with Acute Myleloid Leukemia, surrounded by his wife and three sons.
Tom, as he was called, was born in Plattsburgh, NY, on April 27, 1946, to the late Herbert and Helen (Lane) Helms. He graduated from Long Lake Central School in 1963 and earned his bachelor and master’s degree in Mathematics from Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY.
He served as a Russian linguist in the United States Army earning the National Defense Service Medal, Sharpshooter Badge (M14 Rifle), as well as the Good Conduct Medal prior to his honorable discharge from active duty on October 24, 1969.
He married the former Julia Sandiford on June 9, 1973, and they resided in Long Lake, NY, since 1977. Tom was the owner and operator of Helms Aero Service in Long Lake. He spent almost 50 years flying sightseers, hunters, and fishermen in the Adirondack Mountains alongside his father and, recently, his son (Tom). In addition, he was a member of the faculty and staff at St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY, in the early 1980s, and owned a small computer consulting firm in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
He was a basketball enthusiast playing, coaching, and watching countless hours of the game throughout his life. He was an active participant in the long-running Sunday night pick-up game in Long Lake. He was also a voracious reader and enjoyed crossword and sudoku puzzles.
Tom was a past member of the Friends of the Long Lake Library Board, the Girls Scouts of Northeastern New York Board of Directors, and the Long Lake Athletic Association Board.
He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Julia Helms of Long Lake, NY; three sons: Thomas (Robin) Helms, Jr., of Arlington, VA; Andrew (Nicole) Helms of Arlington, TN; Timothy (Kate) Helms of Long Lake; six grandchildren: Helena, Ian, Emily, Elizabeth, Kinley, and Drew; two sisters: Denise Helms and Maureen Helms, both of Vestal, NY; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A visitation will be held July 11, 2022, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., at St. Henry’s Parish Center, 1188 Main Street, Long Lake.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated immediately following the visitation at St. Henry’s Catholic Church.
Burial with military honors will be in Long Lake Cemetery, Long Lake. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that contributions be made in Tom’s memory to the Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Long Lake Public Library (https://longlake.sals.edu/visiting-the-library), the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (www.lls.org), or the Stratton Veteran’s Administration Medical Center Fisher House (www.connect.fisherhouse.org).
Arrangements have been entrusted to Miller Funeral Home, 6357 State Route 30, Indian Lake.
To express online condolences, please visit www.brewermillerfuneralhomes.com
Carrie Ann Snye, 62
Carrie Ann Snye, 62, of Piercefield, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday June 24, 2022.
Carrie was born on July 14, 1959 in Tupper Lake, NY the daughter of the late Joseph and Evelyn (LeVasseur) Weaver.
Carrie grew up in Tupper Lake, attended Tupper Lake High School graduating with the class of 1976. During her high school years, the Weavers purchased “The Trading Post” on Little Wolf Beach Road. During the summers, Carrie worked at the store selling supplies and goods to the campers and locals at the beach. After high school Carrie worked at Mercy General Hospital, Carrie assisted in the dietary needs of the patients in her care. Carrie later went to work for North Star Industries as a counselor assisting those in need. In her later life Carrie was the caretaker of a 5,000-acre Great Camp known as Little Simon Properties in Tupper Lake.
On July 28, 1979 Carrie married Thomas Snye of Conifer. Six years later they were blessed with their only child, a son, Neilson. Through the years, Carrie and her family resided in Tupper Lake, Piercefield and Conifer.
Carrie is survived by her husband of 43 years, Tom Snye, her son Neilson with his fiancé Melissa Milano and his two children Claire and Timothy, her sister, Candice Weaver and her daughter Cara Mathers and significant other Nick Taylor and their children of Tupper Lake. Carrie is also survived by her brother-in-law and his wife Marty and Mickey Snye and their sons Chris and Eric Snye of Morristown, N.Y., sister-in-law Beverly and husband Stephen Markwell and their two sons David and Scott of Holley, N.Y.
Carrie was predeceased by her mother Evelyn and father Joseph Weaver, her in-laws Gwendolyn Shumway Snye and Nelson Snye and Tom's stepfather Ron Shumway.
Carrie was involved in many community organizations including the Tupper Lake Woodsmen's Field Days, Friends of Mt. Arab and the Tupper Lake Dive and Rescue Team. Carrie and Tom were an instrumental part in forming the Tupper Lake Dive Team. They both went through the courses and legal protocols to receive the credentials to form the not-for-profit organization through the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad.
Carrie was also a musician, playing in local bands with her husband Tom. At times when she was unable to play an instrument in the band, she was supportive and promoted the band. Most of all, Carrie enjoyed spending time at her home in Mt. Arab Lake with her family and all the critters that surrounded her.
Calling hours will be held Saturday July 2, 2022 at the Frary Funeral Home from 1-3 p.m. A reception will be held following the calling hours at the V.F.W. on Park Street.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Friends of Mt. Arab in Piercefield NY in her memory.
John M. Rayome, 87
John M. Rayome, 87, of Long Lake, passed away with his loving family by his side Sunday evening, June 26, 2022 at Mercy Living Center, Tupper Lake.
Born on July 23, 1934 in Watertown, he was the son of the late Francis D. and Margaret A. (Barclay) Rayome. He was a 1953 graduate of Immaculate Heart Academy in Watertown.
John served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Upon his honorable discharge from the Navy, he enjoyed a long career as a communication technician for General Telephone/ConTel in the Adirondacks.
He was joined in the sacrament of marriage to Rita “Joyce” Barse on August 2, 1958 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bombay, N.Y. They raised their family in Long Lake.
John was a very outgoing person who loved music. He enjoyed dancing, and playing the piano and ukulele while singing along with his family. He was known both for his strong work ethic and playful sense of humor.
He was a communicant of St. Henry’s Church and member of the Monsignor Edmund Dumas Council #2177 Knights of Columbus, Tupper Lake. He served the Long Lake community as an EMT of the Long Lake Rescue Squad. He served both as a firefighter and as commissioner of the Long Lake Volunteer Fire Department from 1966 to 2001.
John was predeceased by his parents and siblings: Phyllis Leonard, Francis Rayome, his twin brother, Joseph Rayome and sister, Margaret Allen.
Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Joyce Rayome; nine children: Michele (Michael) Pinard of Melbourne, FL, Maureen (Serge) Turcotte of North Creek, N.Y., Alicia (Larry) Rayome-Simpson of Edinburg, NY, John H. (Suzanne) Rayome of Mechanicville, N.Y., Eric Rayome of Plattsburgh, Denise (Duane) Smith of Evans Mills, N.Y., Andrea (Carmine) Inserra of Theresa, N.Y., Annette Rayome of Youngstown, N.Y. and Walter Rayome of Long Lake; 18 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; a sister, Patricia Mancarella of Rochester, NY; several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Wednesday June 29 from 2-5 p.m. and Thursday June 30 from 9 – 10 a.m. at St. Henry’s Parish Center, Long Lake.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 on Thursday, June 30 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church.
Burial with military honors will follow in the Long Lake Cemetery, Long Lake.
Arrangements were entrusted to Miller Funeral Home, Indian Lake.
To express online condolences, please visit www.brewermillerfuneralhomes.com
Burial Service: Robert C. Roscoe
A burial service for Robert “Bob” Roscoe will be on Saturday, July 9 at 10 a.m., at the Gale Cemetery in the Town of Piercefield.
A celebration of life will follow afterwards at the VFW Post in Tupper Lake. All family members and friends are welcome to attend. There will be food, soda, and water provided but not alcoholic beverages. The bar will available for those who wish to purchase drinks.
Friends and family members who would like to bring dish, are welcome to do so. Please RVSP at 845-706-9599, so family members know how many will be attending!
Donations in our Bob's memory can be made to the Piercefield Fire Department, P.O. Box 143, Piercefield, NY 12973
Lillian Sexton, 94
Lillian M Sexton, 94, of Tupper Lake passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022.
Lillian was born November 6, 1927 in (Faust) Tupper Lake.
Lillian is survived by James (Christa) Sexton of Chesapeake, Virginia, twin daughters Kathy (Yvon) Fortier of Tupper Lake and Kim (Nelson) Landry of Tupper Lake, Timothy (Linda) Sexton of Tupper Lake, Karen (Martin) Perrigo of Newtown, Pennsylvania, and brother in-law Bruce (Theresa) Sexton.
She is also survived by nine grandchildren Michelle, Marc and Megan Fortier, Emily, Abigail, Allison, and Thomas Sexton, Jessica and Sara Perrigo, two step grandsons, David and Tom Roisen and one great grandchild, Mya Fortier, along with many nieces and nephews.
Lillian was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Thomas A Sexton, her parents Nellie (Rushford) and Emile Rolley of Tupper Lake, infant sister Violet, infant brother Emile, Jr. and her brothers Curtis, Edward and Eric.
Lillian enjoyed spending time with Tom going to Las Vegas, going on cruises, and especially enjoyed her trip to Rome. She spent many days playing Bingo with “the girls.” But most of all, she enjoyed every minute she spent with her grandchildren, babysitting, giving them rides to and from all their activities, visiting them in Pennsylvania and took special pride in seeing them play and perform.
She was especially proud when her granddaughter, Michelle, followed in the footsteps of her grandfather, Tom, and became a state trooper. She beamed with pride when speaking about all of them and radiated pure joy anytime any of them visited her. She will live on forever in the memories of her family.
Visitation was held at St. Alphonsus Holy Name Church in Tupper Lake, on Tuesday, June 21 at 10a.m., followed by Mass at 11a.m. with a graveside burial at Holy Name Cemetery immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences can be made at www.fraryfuneralhome.com
Stephanie (Wilkins) Van Nortwick, 37
Stephanie (Wilkins) Van Nortwick, age 37, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at the University of Virginia hospital in Charlottesville.
The victim of a tragic, lone car accident two days prior, Van Nortwick was rushed to the ICU and did not regain consciousness before her departure from this world, but not before family and friends were able to hold her hand and say goodbye. An advocate for organ donation, Mrs. Van Nortwick’s generosity in her passing allowed four other individuals the chance to live.
Born in Potsdam, New York, on June 12, 1984, Steph grew up in Childwold. And it was on the property of her childhood home where her lifelong love of horses emerged.
From an early age, Steph had a deep love and appreciation for not only horses, but animals from all walks of life. It’s been said there are two types of people, those who drive around the turtle in the road and those who stop and help it get to the other side. As expected, Steph was the latter.
A 2002 graduate of Tupper Lake High School, Steph found a raw, immense talent early on as a runner, resulting in an array of school records in indoor/outdoor track, as well as numerous appearances at state championship meets. To note, she held the outdoor 400 meter hurdles (01:11:59) and 800 meters (02:26:21) record for several years. As well, Steph was a member of the National Honor Society and played varsity soccer.
Flipping through her old high school running notebook this past week, one entry in particular stood out, which stated, “From running I have learned: that pain is nothing compared to the emptiness that comes from quitting, that searching your soul and pounding your soles are somewhat synonymous.”
However, it was her participation in the New York State track championships in 2001 that would forever change the course of her life, for also competing at the meet was Adam Van Nortwick. Though he ran for Tupper Lake’s rival, Saranac Lake High School, he immediately had an eye for Steph.
“She was such a presence on the track. She was focused, confident, fiercely competitive, and strikingly beautiful,” Adam reflected recently.
Following high school graduation, Steph and Adam both enrolled at St. Lawrence University. It was here where she continued her career as an athlete, ultimately finding success on the track, but more so cultivating several additional lifelong friendships, bonds built over tough two-a-day practices and the usual collegiate shenanigans.
Majoring in sociology with a minor in African Studies, Steph graduated from SLU and continued her academic achievements by receiving her Masters in Elementary Education from Longwood University. From there, she made her career teaching in the dual language program at Smithland Elementary School in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Steph provided her students with warmth, love, and a secure learning environment. Her students adored her, and her influence has continued to play a huge role in their lives.
Steph is survived by her husband, Adam Van Nortwick of Harrisonburg, Virginia, and the couple’s two children, Gavin (age nine) and Avery (age five); her parents, Bill and Doreen (Dattler) Wilkins of Childwold, New York; sister Heather (Wilkins) Dumas and brother-in-law Matt Dumas of Stanardsville, Virginia, and their three children, Aiden, Maia and Noah; her in-laws Sue and Miles Van Nortwick of Saranac Lake, New York; and sister-in-law Jeni Van Nortwick of Washington, D.C.; several aunts, uncles and cousins as well as numerous horses, dogs, goats, chickens, ducks, cats, rabbits and a turkey.
Steph was predeceased by her grandmother, Clair Liady Wilkins, and aunt, Cindie Wilkins Cohen, who were both very special to her and a big part of her life, as well as numerous extended family members.
A celebration of life in honor of Steph will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at the home of Heather and Matt Dumas at 13778 Dyke Road, Stanardsville, Virginia, 22973. All are welcome to come and share memories of Steph. There will also be another gathering of family, friends and loved ones in Steph’s native Upstate New York on Saturday, July 30, with the location to be determined.
We will forever love and miss Steph and the impact she made on every single life she encountered in her short, vibrant time on this earth. Wherever you are, Steph, we know you’re out there probably going for a run, most likely adding on a couple extra miles to justify a stop for ice cream later on.
Ola Demers,82
On Saturday, June 11, 2022, Ola Albion Demers (born Radloff), loving mother of six children, passed away peacefully at age 82.
Ola was born on July 5, 1939, in St. Regis Falls, New York, to Louis and Ethel (Sochia) Radloff. She graduated from Tupper Lake Junior and Senior High School, and on August 10, 1957, she married Clifton Herbert Mandigo, Jr. They had two sons, Kyle and Todd, and two daughters, Lou Ann and Tammy. In 1972, she remarried to James Eli Fletcher. They had two daughters, Jesse and Billi Jo.
Ola had a passion for adventure, and she always loved the beach. Although most of her life was spent in the Adirondacks, several of her early adult years were spent living and traveling throughout the country - ultimately making her way all the way to California! Ola had a beautiful singing voice, entertaining friends and family with traditional and original songs. She had a strong, independent spirit, speaking her mind and standing up for what she believed in. She also had an incredible sense of humor, coupled with an infectious laugh!
A smile always accompanied the face of any family member who mentioned Ola, affectionately called Nani by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Over the past year, she had even become pen pals with one of her great-grandchildren, Elias, sending fun stickers and stories back and forth. She always made sure to let us know she loved us, parting ways with "Ma loves ya" or "Nani loves you!" A sentiment we all still hold in return for her and always will.
Ola was predeceased by her parents, her two sons, Kyle and Todd Mandigo, and her sister, Alice. She is survived by four of her children: Lou Ann Rice; Tammy Plausteiner and her husband, Tim; Jesse Fletcher and her partner, Shawn; Billi Fletcher and her partner, Darryl; along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Ola will be sadly missed by her many friends and family members who will continue to treasure their happy memories with her forever. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at the Frary Funeral Home in Tupper Lake at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed directly by a burial ceremony at the Holy Name Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at: 22 East Rounds Street, Tupper Lake, NY 12986.
Eileen Carrow, 94
Eileen L. Carrow, 94, of Tupper Lake, went to be with the Lord on June 7, 2022.
Eileen Laura LaPlante was born September 27, 1927, to Mary Anne (Power) LaPlante and Proctor T. LaPlante in Tupper Lake. Eileen graduated from Holy Ghost Academy in 1945 and from Ogdensburg Business School in 1946.
She then worked as a secretary for Adam Palmer, Esq., William Perry, Esq. and Ernest Wood’s Accounting Office. In 1966, she went to work for the Tupper Lake Central School as a secretary in the Guidance Office until her retirement in 1991. Several years after her retirement, she worked for nine years as a foster grandmother at the L.P. Quinn Elementary School.
On April 25, 1949, she was married to Charles N. Carrow in St. Alphonsus Church by Msgr. Domina J. Breault. Together they raised four children: one son David of Denis, MA., three daughters: Daphne (Tutti) Torno and her husband Dr. Paul Torno, Diane Dechene and her husband Michael Dechene, and Judi Snyder, all of Tupper Lake. She had four grandchildren: Collette (John) Loud of Bristol, CT, Eric (Kim) Staves of Odessa, FL, Evan (Brooke) Dechene and Matthew (Olivia) Dechene of Tupper Lake. She also had seven great grandchildren, Kiana Carrow, Kirstyn Loud, Colin, Avery, and Emma Staves, Michael Steven Dechene and Addie Marie Dechene.
Eileen was predeceased by her parents, her brother Herbert in 1944, her husband Charles in 2000, her granddaughter Rhonda Carrow in 2000, her sister Daphne Veneroni in 2001, and her daughter-in-law Barbara Carrow in 2022.
Eileen was a communicant of St. Alphonsus Church and was a Eucharistic Minister for many years. She loved to pray for people.
Anyone who ever needed prayers, knew Eileen was the one to ask. She loved to knit and crochet and made many afghans for friends and for the sick. She was an avid reader and loved to bake. Her grandchildren especially loved gram’s cookies.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation, in her memory, to the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad.
Calling hours were held at the Frary Funeral Home in Tupper Lake on Friday, June 10 from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. with a funeral service that followed at 1:30 p.m. at St. Alphonsus Church.
Johanna Mary Jennings Parsons
Johanna Mary Jennings Parsons went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, April 30, 2022.
Johanna was born in Tupper Lake on October 28, 1942. She was preceded in her death by her husband of 38 years, Monty Parsons. Also preceding her in her death were her parents Arthur and Frances Jennings, her sister Claire and her niece Johanna.
Johanna lived in Long Lake before moving to Albany to attend Albany Business College. Upon graduation she resided in Glens Falls.
Johanna and her family moved to South Florida in 1976 but she always considered the Adirondacks her home. Johanna worked as a bookkeeper before becoming a pharmacy technician. She worked for Publix Supermarkets for over 25 years.
In her spare time Johanna loved to read, travel, go on long walks, and work on family genealogy projects. She also volunteered with the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. Johanna was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Johanna is survived by her daughter Sarah Green and her husband Patrick; her daughter Katie Freshwater and her husband Mark; her son Paul Parsons and his wife Tina. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Ashley (Joey); Miranda (Drew); Andrew; Cody; Elijah; Morgan; Alexandra; and Madison and her great granddaughters Lilly and Penny. She is also survived by her sister Margaret; her brothers Stephen (Jackie) and Jim (Virginia). She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews who mourn her loss.
A funeral mass to celebrate Johanna will be held on Saturday, June 11 at 11a.m. in Long Lake at St. Henry’s Catholic Church. The address is 1188 Main St. Long Lake.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Johanna’s honor to The Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake.
Eva Mae (Burke) Lamoy, 95
Eva Mae (Burke) Lamoy, 95 years young, was reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Frosty (Forrest), on Friday, May 27, 2022. She passed away peacefully in her home with family by her side.
Eva was born on November 27, 1926 in Hermon N.Y., the daughter of Hilda and Floyd Burke.
In January 1951, she married Frosty in Tahawus, and their union celebrated 58 years before his passing in 2009.
Frosty and Eva moved to Long Lake in 1960 to raise their family. Eva loved the Town of Long Lake, enjoying the outdoors and wonderful home life.
Eva was an avid gardener and spent many hours caring lovingly for her many flowers. She was a member of St. Henry’s Catholic Church, where she volunteered with her many talents and celebrated her 61st year as a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Her favorite pastimes included day trips to many sites throughout New York State, long walks no matter the weather and dining out with friends followed by Sunday afternoon card playing.
Eva was a pillar of the community and will be missed by many. The family thanks her special friends Trudy Hooker, Lorrie Hosley, Barbara Hutchins, Helen Kentile, and Luzerne Rockwell for their caring and kindness given to Eva over many years. Special appreciation to Dr. Russell Rider and staff of the Long Lake Medical Center and the High Peaks Hospice staff for their compassionate care of Eva.
She leaves behind on earth, her two daughters Marie (Michael) Arsenault, Kathleen (Jeffrey) Kelly, and her son, Timothy (Jean) Lamoy. Also remaining behind are seven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her parents, her husband Frosty, a daughter-in-law JoAnne Lamoy, and a granddaughter Julie Arsenault.
Visitation hour will be held on Thursday, June 2 at St Henry’s Church, 1187 Main Street, Long Lake, NY from 10 to 11 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11a.m. followed by interment in Long Lake Cemetery.
Eva drew great strength and comfort from St Henry’s Church, so please consider in lieu of flowers a donation in her name.
Bernadette Marie (Drasye) Morrissey, 81
Born March 7, 1940 in Tupper Lake, Bernadette was the daughter of Eugene and Rosa (Dubey) Drasye. She was raised in Tupper Lake and attended Faust Grammar School and Tupper Lake High School.
In August of 1957 she married Oliver “Bud” Morrissey in Tupper Lake’s Holy Name Church and together began their residence in Long Lake, where they would raise their two children, daughter Bernadette (“Holly”) and son Spencer.
Bernadette and Bud enjoyed traveling the North Country “antiquing”. Bernadette also enjoyed gardening and baking.
Following Bud’s death, Bernadette moved to the Oneonta, N.Y. area to be nearer to her daughter Holly.
Bernadette is survived by her loving children, Bernadette “Holly” Atwell of Oneonta, NY, and Spencer Morrissey (Corenne) of Jay, N.Y.; her four grandchildren, Corey Atwell, Brian Atwell, Kole Morrissey (Montana), and Emily Morrissey (Mikey Gines); her seven great grandchildren, Kaycie, Kameron, Mikey II, Keon, Keileigh, Oliver and Faye.
She is also survived by her sisters, Veronica (John) Cramer of Chicopee, MA, Betty Vieu of South Hadley, MA, Marie (Joe) Fernandes of South Hadley, MA, Shirley Houle of South Hadley, MA, and her brothers, Gary (Laurie) Drasye of Tupper Lake, Gordon (Lisa) Drasye of Richford, NY, and Donald Drasye of Piercefield, and by many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Maynard Drasye, and sisters Claire Vieu and Eileen Crochetiere.
Graveside services in Long Lake Cemetery will be held on Saturday June 4, 2022 at 11a.m.
Burial notice: Sally Trudeau
A mass of Christian burial and internment will be held for Sally Trudeau on Saturday, June 4 at 10a.m. at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church, 14355 Maple Street, Harrisville, N.Y. 13648. A reception will follow in the Parish Center.
Graveside Service for Karla Jarvis
A graveside service for Karla Jarvis will be held on Saturday, June 4 at 11a.m. at the Gale Cemetery in the Township of Piercefield.
Karla passed away on February 6, 2022.
A celebration of life will be held immediately following the service at the VFW, 196 Park Street, Tupper Lake.
Graveside services for Walter Frey
There will be a graveside interment of ashes in honor of Walter Frey (September 4, 1928 – March 8, 2022) on June 4 at 11 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Cemetery in Tupper Lake.
Gregg Pratt, 73
Gregg Fergerson Pratt, 73, of Saratoga Springs, NY passed away peacefully on May 19, 2022, at Saratoga Hospital.
Gregg was born on October 26, 1948, to Charles and E. Louise Pratt in Syracuse, N.Y. After graduating from Liverpool High School in 1966, he went on to SUNY Oswego to study English and later to SUNY Albany to obtain a Masters in Education.
Gregg began his career at Fulton Montgomery Community College in 1975. In 1981 he moved to Tupper Lake, NY to teach at Tupper Lake High School and North Country Community College.
Mr. Pratt will be remembered as an outstanding, highly dedicated teacher who challenged students and expected their best. He had a deep love of literature. His ability to teach students to write and offer constructive feedback produced generations of effective writers. He retired in 2006. Gregg continued to teach part-time for NCCC and SUNY Adirondack for several more years in retirement.
In 1976, Gregg married Jennifer Daggett Pooler in Charlton, N.Y. He resided in Perth, N.Y. with Jennifer and his step-son, Chad, for several years prior to moving to Tupper Lake.
Gregg enjoyed biking, reading, poetry, music, and working on his home and yard. In retirement, he played guitar in his band, The Wannabe’s, and shared poetry in local poetry groups.
Gregg was pre-deceased by his father, Charles E. Pratt, and mother E. Louise Fergerson Pratt, father-in-law, James W. Daggett, mother-in-law Bertha Daggett, and brother-in-law James L. Daggett.
Gregg is survived by his wife, Jennifer L. Pratt, step-son Chad Pooler and wife, Carey, grandson, Noah Pratt Pooler of North Creek, , brother Gary Pratt and wife Patricia of Henderson, NV, sister Cheryl Bauer and husband William of Port St. Lucie, FL, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Memorial Service will be held for Gregg on July 9, 2022 at 2p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Friends may attend in person or online at https://bit.ly/CelebrateGreggPratt
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to The International Myeloma Foundation, 4400 Coldwater Canyon Avenue, Suite 300, Studio City, CA 91604, or a favorite animal shelter.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, N.Y. 12010.
Online condolences may be made at www.brbsfuneral.com.
Theresa E. Joseph, 88
Theresa E. Joseph, 88, of Tupper Lake passed away peacefully on May 17, 2022. Theresa was born October 14,1933- the daughter of George and Mary (Gaston) Joseph.
Theresa graduated from the local schools and held several jobs during her lifetime. Theresa, along with her three sisters, operated Joseph’s Market on Washington Street which was started by her father many years prior.
She was a teller at the Tupper Lake National Bank and then became a telephone operator at Sunmount DDSO.
She had a very strong faith which was shown by her involvement in the workings and organizations of Holy Name Church and in her everyday life. She was a lector, an Eucharistic minister and a Sacristan. She was a member of the St. Anne Society and traveled with the group to visit Saint Anne DeBeaupre Shrine annually and also visited Jerusalem. She was a member of the Auxiliary Legion of Mary.
Theresa was predeceased by her parents and sisters Mamie, Iona and Yesman. She is survived by family members of Clarence and Najarene (Ellis) Bell and their seven children as well as Anthony and Dawn (Hutchins) Ellis and their five children.
There will be no calling hours or reception following the wishes of Theresa. Her funeral mass was held on Tuesday May 24 at 10a.m. at St. Alphonsus Holy Name of Jesus Church. Burial immediately followed in the family plot at Holy Name Cemetery.
Those wishing to Make a memorial contribution are asked to consider the Tupper Lake History Museum or The Tupper Lake Rescue Squad.