Schroon Lake: Donna Lynne Clark Aiken, was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend. She left this world peacefully on June 6, 2022, at the age of 57. She was born to Jerry (Jake) and Lora Clark on August 13, 1964, in Elizabethtown, NY. After graduating from Schroon Lake Central School, Donna married her high school sweetheart, Eugene Aiken on December 17, 1983. They were married for 38 loving years. Together, they had 2 children: Steven and Shawnna. Donna loved...

Schroon Lake: Ernest Randall Rice 77 On Tuesday, May 3, 2022, Ernest finished his journey of life. He said goodbye to his family and his beloved wife Marie. Though the last few years of his life he had Alzheimer’s. We as a family will remember what he loved most. Spending time with his family telling us crazy stories about his life growing up in Texas. Ernest was born January 26, 1945, in Kilgore Texas, the son of the late Ernest Robert and Muryle Bridges Rice. Randy was also...

Schroon Lake: Frank Martino Jr. 80 passed away suddenly on April 18, 2022, at his home in Schroon Lake. Frank was born March 25, 1942, in Brooklyn, NY the son of the late Frank and Lena Diglio Martino. Frank earned a master’s degree in education and taught at the High School for Arts and Education in Queens NY. Frank is survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins. Frank’s request was that there be no viewing hours of funeral service.  

North Hudson Lucille E. DeZalia, 92, of North Hudson, NY passed away peacefully at the Glens Falls Hospital, Glens Falls, NY, on April 8, 2022.  Lucille (Ceil) was born February 5, 1930, in Corinth, NY.  She was the daughter of the late Fred and Pearl (Duell) Milligan. Lucille was employed at the Schroon Lake Central School for several years as a Cafeteria Assistant from where she retired. She was a devout Catholic at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Schroon Lake,...

Catherine Brown Burritt, 89, passed away on April 1, 2022, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, at The Pines of Glens Falls.   She was born on July 18, 1932, to the late William and Margaret Brown, Scottish emigrants, in Irvington, NY.  Cathy graduated from Irvington High School in 1950 after meeting her future husband and love of her life, Merton R. (Randy) Burritt (deceased), during her freshman year.  They were married in 1952.  Cathy...

Lester A McCoy, 92, fell into eternal sleep on Tuesday March 29, 2022 at his home with his loving family by his side. Lester was born October 30, 1929 in Westport, NY to Lester T. and Mary E. McCoy. Lester held many jobs during his life. One of his first jobs was as a chicken farmer in South Schroon. He also enjoyed working at the Shell station for Kenneth Locke in Schroon Lake. He retired from New York State DOT with 20+ years of service as a foreman. After retirement he worked for...

North Hudson: John Richard Whyte entered eternal rest on March 8, 2022. A mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. Albert Hauser on March 18, 2022, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Schroon Lake, NY. His burial will take place at the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary Church Cemetery in North Hudson, NY, on Friday, May 6, 2022, at 11:00 AM with Father Chris Looby presiding. John, the only son of John and Louise Moore Whyte and brother of Ann Whyte and Gail Whyte Jones was born July 28,...

Schroon Lake: Patricia J. Venner 81, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Elderwood of Ticonderoga SNF. Patricia was born January 27, 1941, in Ticonderoga, NY the daughter of the late Ernest and Delvina (Johndrow) Wathsock. Patricia was a graduate of Schroon Lake Central School and then married the love of her life, Frederick J. Venner. Patricia was employed as a waitress at Frontier Town Restaurant, Pitkins Restaurant, Drakes Restaurant, and then became a food service employee at...

Schroon Lake: Paul A. Bessey, 53 of Schroon Lake, passed away quickly with his family by his side, on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Please take comfort in knowing Paul passed away peacefully. Paul worked at Adirondack Auto for many years until he got a full-time position with the Town of Schroon, where many of you would see him driving his big truck. Paul also volunteered in the Schroon Lake Volunteer Fire Department for many years. Paul was married to his soul mate Bonnie Bessey for 27 years,...

Severance: Philip R. Tyrrell 79, passed away February 3, 2022, at his home after an extended illness. Phil was born January 12, 1943, in Ticonderoga, NY, the son of the late Arthur L. and Florence Landon Tyrrell. Phil was also predeceased by his brothers, Rodney Tyrrell, in 2018, Arthur Tyrrell Jr., in 2008, Gilbert Tyrrell, in 1986, and James Tyrrell in 1995, and his sisters Bess Jenks, in 2010 and Suzanne Armstrong Dittmar, in 2001. Phil joined the Air Force from high school and served...