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...

Newcomb, NY, Robert E. (Red) Winslow 94 passed away Saturday November 17, 2018 at his home. Red was born April 9, 1924 in Hudson Falls, NY the son of the late Alfred and Mae (Rice) Winslow. Red was also predeceased by four brothers, James, Fred, William and Lucian Winslow and four sisters, Lucille St. John, Eleanor McPherson, Joan Winslow and Harriet Reynolds. Robert was the third son born at a time of large families and little money. Like many young men he started working at age thirteen...

 Noella Bureau 89 passed away Nov. 15, 2018 at the Wilkinson’s Residential Healthcare Facility in Amsterdam, NY, Noella was born March 2, 1929 in St. Martin, Quebec Canada, the daughter of the late Elzear and Lea Pepin Thibodeau. Noella was predeceased by her husband Norman Bureau in 1994, two babies, Joseph Bureau in1964, Lise Bureau in 1967 and her granddaughter Elizabeth Nangeroni in 1989. She was a resident of Newcomb for 65 years. She was a Eucharistic Minister for St....

Gansevoort, Raymond A. DeLor Jr. 76, passed away Nov. 6, 2018 at the Albany Medical Center Hospital. Raymond was born Jan. 1, 1942 in Poughkeepsie, NY the son of the late Raymond A. and Emma Young DeLor Sr. Raymond was predeceased by His wife of 40 years, Nancy A. DeLor Nov. 15, 2003. Raymond graduated from Roosevelt High School in Hyde Park and later owned a TV and appliance store in Hyde Park for many years. He drove a school bus for the Hyde Park School District.  He and Nancy...

Ft.  Ann/ Schroon Lake; Eric M. Wemett was called to heaven on November 3, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with ALS. Eric was born in Ticonderoga, NY the son of Alan H. and Ruth (Pecor) Wemett of Schroon Lake. He was a Graduate of Schroon Lake Central School and BOCES. His true passion in life was to help others. Eric was predeceased by his sisters, Ronna J. Wemett and Leslie J. Lydon (Wemett). Eric previously served his communities as a volunteer fireman in Schroon Lake and...

Schroon Lake, Clifford J. Rocque Sr., 81 passed away suddenly Tuesday September 18, 2018 at his home. Cliff was born in Waterford, NY August 10, 1937 the son of the late Ernest Pierre and Edith (Leddick) Rocque. He was predeceased by his brothers, Chuck, Ray, Ernie and Leo, his sisters Pat, Mary and Helen. Cliff graduated from CCHS in 1955 and in November of that year he enlisted in the US Navy. He proudly served from 1955-1958 and was honorably discharged to the National Guard until...

Newcomb, NY, Dorothy A. Bush 82 passed away Sunday August 19, 2018 at the Glens Falls Hospital after an extended illness.Dorothy was born May, 17 1936 in Piercefield, NY the daughter of the late Mendoza and Madeline Gonyea Benware.In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband of 53 years Theodore "Ted" Bush, her son Randy Bush, her brothers Lester (Scotty) and Walter and her sister Theresa Payrot.Dorothy was one of eight children. She grew up in Piercefield and went to school...

SCHROON LAKEHilda Joyce Barton, age 90, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 13, 2018 at the Glens Falls Hospital.Hilda was the daughter of the late Berlin and Hazel (Hitchcock) Bowman. She was born on July 23, 1928, in Bakers Mills, NY.In addition to her parents, Hilda was predeceased by her first husband, Zeno Russell; her second husband, Richard Wells; and her son, Carl Russell.Hilda worked as a waitress and cook in many Schroon Lake area restaurants before her...

Schroon Lake, Martha W. Stumpf, 95, passed away July 30, 2018 after an extended illness.Martha was born In Palisades Park, NJ Feb. 22, 1923 and resided there until moving to Schroon Lake March 1, 1991, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Christina ( Hellwig) Stumpf. After graduating from Leonia High School she worked as a telephone operator, than with the War Dept. in Statistical Control, before working with Word of Life Fellowship in NYC for nine years as Secretary/bookkeeper and...

Schroon Lake; Maxine Davis Sharlan 97 passed away Monday July 23, 2018 in Queensbury, NY after an extended illness.Maxine was born July 20, 1921 in Devil's Lake, ND, the daughter of the late Harry and Emma Schuster Davis briefly lived Missoula, Montana and then spent her childhood in Canton, NY, where she graduated from St Lawrence University, where her father was a professor. She was predeceased by her husband Donald J. Sharlan and her brother Robert Davis. After marrying Donald in 1944,...