Schroon Lake:  Richard S. Schoenstadt, December 17th, 2022, began in darkness after a heavy snowstorm knocked out the power in Schroon Lake for several uncertain hours. As the night fell and darkness descended again, Richard peacefully completed his earthly journey. Richard was born in 1951, the third child of Shirley and Arthur Schoenstadt, in New York City. He and his family moved to Schroon Like in the late 1950’s. After high school graduation and a short college career, he...

Helen Dobbs Wildman, Severance, NY, daughter of the late Samuel and Carolyn (Eversole) Dobbs. November 1, 1929—December 16, 2022. In the middle of a Northeast snowstorm, Helen closed her eyes for the last time on this earth. It was a beautiful, strong, and powerful storm: a perfect representation of who Helen was. Words fail to adequately describe Helen or what she accomplished in her 93 years. A woman of her time, Helen was a force to be reckoned with. She was confident, blunt, and...

Cropseyville- Melvin J. Darrah, Jr. 50, of Cropseyville, NY went to the Lord peacefully on Monday, December 12, 2022, at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Mel was born on August 12, 1972, in Tupper Lake, NY. He was a devoted father and husband and is survived by his loving wife Sarah Garrand of 22 years and his children Joseph Michael and Abigail Kelly Darrah. He was the son of the late Melvin (Joe) Darrah Sr. and Karen (Liburdi) Darrah, of Newcomb, NY. He is also...

Schroon Lake: Dawson James DeZalia, with the deepest sorrow, we announce that Dawson James DeZalia, 19 our beloved Son, Brother, Uncle, Family member, and Friend went to join his Nana & Papa (Barbara & Samuel Venner), Uncle Rog (Roger Belleville) and nephew Brayden James in Heaven on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.   Dawson was a resident of Schroon Lake, NY, and a member of the SLCS graduating class of 2021. During his high school career, Dawson excelled on the SLCS Archery...

Adirondack: Myrtle Grace (Pat) Cain of Adirondack, NY passed away peacefully on November 21, 2022, at the age of 91 in her home surrounded by her seven children and her loving husband. She was the devoted and beloved wife of John Cain for seventy years. She is lovingly remembered by her seven children: John (Jeanne), Tommy (Maryellen), Patricia (Walter), Barbara (Michael), Richard (Diane), Joseph (Michele) and predeceased by her son, James. She was adored by her 14 grandchildren and 12...

Schroon Lake: David M. Jenks 87, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2022. David was born May 26, 1935, in Ticonderoga, NY, the son of the late Milton and Marjorie (Letson) Jenks. He was also predeceased by his son Mark and his first wife, Joan Welch Jenks. David grew up in Schroon Lake and graduated from Schroon Lake Central School in 1954 and went to work with his father at Jenks Home Gas for many years. He was water superintendent for the Schroon Lake Water District for years and then...

  Severance-Watervliet; Gregory S. Dubrule was born February 13, 1960, in St. Albans, Vt. To Robert and Marjorie (Clough) Dubrule. Greg passed away on November 5, 2022, at his beloved “Camp Two Loons” in the Adirondacks. He was the best friend, high school sweetheart, and husband of Lisa (Prairie) Dubrule and the caring and proud father of Sarah Elizabeth Dubrule of Portland, Oregon. He leaves behind his father, Robert Dubrule (Kathy) of Glens Falls, NY, and Zephyrhills,...

Schroon Lake: Joyce Donaldson 91, passed away October 27, 2022, at the Elizabethtown Community Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Schroon Lake. There were no services at Joyce’s request, arrangements were under the direction of the Edward L. Kelly Funeral Home 1019 US RT.9, Schroon Lake.  

Schroon Lake: Eleanor Ruth Haff 80 Passed away Tuesday morning October 25, 2022, at the Glens Falls Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in South Schroon November 15, 1941, the daughter of the late William E. and Pearl Gregory Vanderwalker. Eleanor was also predeceased by her husbands, John Harris, Lee Hall, and Charles Haff, brothers William, George, and Robert Vanderwalker and her sisters Iva TenEyck and Lola Vanderwalker. She was a member of the Schroon Lake Senior Center, the...

Schroon Lake: Timothy G. Beck 75, passed away suddenly early Monday morning October 17, 2022, at his home with his loving wife at his side. Tim was born December 23, 1946, in Ticonderoga, NY, the son of the late LeRoy and Virginia Bailey Beck. Tim was a graduate of Schroon Lake Central School and entered the US Air force where he served as SGT during the Viet Nam War. Tim then joined the United States Army Reserve where he served for 22 years and was appointed to Command Sergeant Major on...