Schroon Lake: John H. Mingo, 84, sadly passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024. He was born January 5, 1940, in Schroon Lake, the son of the late Henry W. and Bernice Knox Mingo. He was a lifelong resident of Schroon Lake. John was a devoted husband, a loving father, and an exceptional community member. Following High School, John proudly served four years in the US Air Force and, after his discharge, worked many years as a trucker and self-employed logger. John served 55 years as a member...

Schroon Lake: Walter A. Kaskewsky passed peacefully at home on April 15, 2024. He fought hard for 3 ½ years with Pancreatic cancer. He was at home in hospice care for 4 1/2 months. Born in Wakefield, RI, February 15, 1948, he was popular in the Troop of Boy Scouts of America, earning his Eagle Scout Merit Badge. He attended King College, a Catholic institution in Wilkes-Barie, PA, and graduated with a BA in English. He was still in contact with his college buddies, known as Wally...

Newburgh, NY: John V. Zbikowski passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on April 10, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital. John was born on January 27, 1958, in Minneola, NY, the son of the late Louis and Eleanor (Vinskus) Zbikowski. John was predeceased by his brother, Michael, and sister-in-law, Theresa Sabota. He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Williford) Zbikowski, who was the love of his life; his son Michael (Samantha); his daughter, Krysta Hammond (Benjamin); and...

 Schroon Lake: Elaine Mary Cirigliano, 70, of Schroon Lake, NY, passed away on February 26, 2024, at home, surrounded by family and loved ones, after suffering brain cancer as a result of a bad fall. Elaine was born in Brooklyn, NY, on July 7, 1953, to Liberty Travilous and David DePattie. In 1985, she graduated from the College of Staten Island with a bachelor’s in biology. While in college, she created (and was the head of) her biology club and eventually made the Who’s...

Pottersville: John “Jack” Allan Wright passed away into the arms of Jesus, his Lord and Savior, peacefully in his home with his loving and devoted son by his side at 87 years young on February 11th, 2024. Jack was born at Paterson General Hospital in Paterson, New Jersey, on August 6, 1936, to the late Clarence and Violet Wright. He is originally from Dumont, New Jersey, moving to several different towns before retiring to Pottersville, New York, where he for over 30 years. Jack...

Newcomb: Theodore A. Bush, 68, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, February 7, 2024, at the Glens Falls Hospital. Ted was born July 6, 1955, in Ticonderoga, NY, the son of the Late Theodore and Dorothy Benware Bush. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Randy, his wife Joyce, and his daughter Rachel. He graduated from Newcomb Central School and served in the US Air Force. He was employed at the New York State Forked Lake Campground in Long Lake, NY. His...

On Sunday, January 28th, 2024, Susan Elizabeth Scheuer left this earth to be with our Lord and Savior. To know Susan “Sue” Scheuer was to know that she loved her family and her pets with everything that she was. Her husband and sons were her life, along with her grandchildren. She was always there whenever they needed her, and she would do anything without reservation or retribution. She was a very loving, giving, hard-working, wonderful person, and she will be greatly...

Olmstedville: Diane Monroe, age 75, died suddenly at home on January 20, 2024. Diane was born December 27, 1948, in NYC to Josephine Rella and the late William Rella. She grew up in Elmhurst Queens, until her family moved to Latham, NY. when she was 15. Her favorite childhood memory was being front and center at the airport gate where the Beatles arrived on their first trip to America. She graduated from Shaker High School in 1966 and SUNY Oneonta in 1970. Diane taught 4th grade for one year...

North Hudson: Robert D. Dobie was reunited with his parents Wilbur and Mildred Dobie and sister Jackie Hopper on January 19, 2024, after a sudden decline in health. Rob was an avid sports fan. He grew up in Blue Ridge playing backyard sports with his brothers and excelling in all sports throughout high school and wasn’t above jacking deer with his mother “Milly” never shooting any but having a lot of fun trying. His later years were enjoyed on the golf course spending...

Schroon Lake: Don Searles, born January 27, 1936, passed away January 17, 2024, at the age of 87 after a long illness. Don served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He attended Hudson Valley Community College and Siena College and graduated from Syracuse University College of Forestry. Until his retirement, he worked for the USGS Water Resource Division. He was an active member of the Schroon Lake Senior Citizens Club and a member of the Schroon Lake American Legion Post 982. He...