Schroon Lake, Samuel R. Venner 77 passed away Saturday June 15, 2019 at home with his family by his side after a second valiant battle with cancer. He was born January 4, 1942 in Ticonderoga, NY, the son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Venner. Sam was predeceased by the love of his life and his wife of 49 years 7 months and 1 day Barbara Bump Venner May 27th 2013. Sam served in the US Army Reserve in the 625th Engineers in Elizabethtown, NY from 1961 until his honorable discharge in...

Newcomb, NY, Madeline A. Dubay, 93, passed away Sunday May 12, 2019 the Home of the Good Shepard in Wilton, NY. Madeline was born March 6, 1926 in Keeseville, NY the daughter of the late William and Lena ( Deno) Robare . Madeline was also predeceased by Her husband Harold and her son Robert. Madeline was a long time resident of Newcomb. She worked at the Masten House for many years and later in the cafeteria at Newcomb Central School. Madeline was a communicant of St. Therese Catholic...

Barbara A. Radke, 72, passed away Monday April 8, 2019 at Glens Falls Hospital.  Born September 28, 1946 on Staten Island, NY she was the daughter of the late Donald and Maxine (Davis) Sharlan.  She worked for General Electric for many years as a computer programmer.  Barbara was a member of the Glens Falls Kennel Club for 18 years. She severed as the rally obedience instructor for many years teaching several classes each week. She was friend and mentor to many and said to...

Leo Condlin, 72 of John Fountain Road, Jay NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the UVM Health Network, CVPH Plattsburgh. He was born in Lackawanna, NY on April 16, 1947, the son of Helen Condlin. Leo was known for his gentle, good-natured personality. He was a handsome man with his terrific smile and pretty blues. He loved nature and observing the world around him. He liked to fish and listen to music of all kinds. He has touched the lives of many community members and...

Robert (Bob) George Peterson Sr. passed suddenly at his home in Schroon Lake on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the age of 72. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Nancy (Firnicharo) Peterson. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 53 years Jeanette; children: Lisa Marchese (Phil), Robert Jr. (Doug), Joseph (Suzanne), Kathleen Gillis (Tony) and grandchildren: Nicole, Philip and Mason.  He was a retired custodian at Schroon Lake Central School. His favorite...

Howard L. Peer Sr. 85, passed Monday, March, 4, 2019, He was born July 5, 1933 in Rutland Vt. the son of the late Howard and Mary LaRock Peer. He is survived by his loving wife  of 62 years Thelma Morgan Peer of North Hudson,, sons Howard (Sarah) Peer of Lyndonville, Vt. and Clifford Peer of North Hudson, His daughters , Sally (Wendell) Keithan of Addison VT., Christine (Jason) McCoy of Schroon Lake, Thelma (Kenneth) Foster of North Hudson and Beverly Smith of Willmington, 18...

Severance, David Thomas Shaughnessy, 66 passed away Sunday February 17, 2019 at the Glens Falls Hospital. David was born April 20, 1952 in Ticonderoga, NY the son of the late George E. and Gladys (Litts) Shaughnessy, He grew up in Newcomb, NY. He was also predeceased by his son David R. Shaughnessy, his brothers William and Michael Shaughnessy and his sisters Patricia LaRocque, Linda Taylor and Rebecca Dobie. David was a veteran of the US Army having served 13 years during the Vietnam war...

Newcomb, NY, Stanley Kenneth LaLonde, 87, passed away from complications of pneumonia on February 9, 2019. Stan is survived by his three children, Linda Spengler, Larry LaLonde and Luanne LaLonde, four grandchildren, Laura, Daniel, Miranda and Michelle, five great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was welcomed into the lives of many people who will miss him as a friend. Stan graduated from Newcomb Central School and lived in Newcomb for many years, as well as in Long Lake where...

Minerva, NY, James L. Cummings (Larry) passed away Sunday January 27, 2019. He was born on Good Friday April 23, 1943 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Troy, NY, the son of the late William L. Cummings and Margaret Keenan Cummings Buzzi. Larry was also predeceased by his two brothers William of Tenn. and John of Syracuse, one sister Patricia of Schenectady, 2 nieces Christina and Shannon, one nephew John J. Cummings whom he loved and raised as his own, and two great nephew’s, Stephen...

Schroon Lake, Donald J. Bessey Jr., We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of our brother in his sleep December 1, 2018 at his home. Donnie was born April 1, 1959 in Plattsburgh, NY, the son of the late Donald J. and Joyce (Wood) Bessey Sr. Donnie lived in Schroon Lake, NY for over 35 years, he was a former employee of the Town of Schroon. Donnie was always willing to help anyone with anything. The most important thing to him was his love for his family. Donnie is survived by his...