Newcomb: Sonia Friberg McSpedon passed away on January 13, 2022, eight days shy of her 91st birthday. Sonia was born on January 21, 1931, in Dobbs Ferry, NY. She was the second child of Henning Friberg and Gerda (Forsberg) Friberg, who each immigrated from Sweden. Her childhood was spent in Irvington, NY, and she graduated from Irvington High School. Sonia met the love of her life, William J. McSpedon when she was 19. Their relationship quickly became long-distance while William served in...

Schroon Lake, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lillian Loretta Noxon, 103, residing at the Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs, NY on January 10, 2022. Lillian was born April 22, 1918, in Winooski Vermont where her parents Wilfrid and Claudia Poolet resided at the time. She lived in Witherbee, NY after her father took a job in the iron mines there. At the age of seventeen, she married Clarence Hemon Noxon of Schroon Lake, NY living there for over 80 years....

Newcomb: Norman Francis. Fifield, 80, gained his wings Wednesday, January 5, 2022, and joined his parents and brother. Norman was born May 21, 1941, in Rutland Vt., the son of the late Stanley and Rena (Hulett) Fifield. Norman was employed in his earlier years as a truck driver for Bureau Brothers logging, Bruce Fifield Excavation and in his final years at High Peaks Golf Course, a job he truly loved. Norman enjoyed the men’s softball league, playing darts, watching NASCAR, and any...

Schroon Lake: Joyce Rosina Andersen, 87, a lifelong resident of Schroon Lake, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2021, at Elderwood at Ticonderoga Nursing Home. Joyce was born September 8, 1934, in Blue Ridge, NY the daughter of the late Leon and Doris Johndrow. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Magnus Andersen who was one of the founding owners of Frontier Town in North Hudson, NY. Joyce enjoyed sewing, cooking, square dancing, skiing, skating, and...

Ticonderoga: Steven R. Palmer, 75, passed away suddenly Sunday morning Nov. 28, 2021, at UVM Medical Center in Burlington, Vt. Steve was born Feb. 18, 1946, in Ticonderoga, NY the son of the late John and Helen Donaldson Palmer. Steve was also predeceased by his daughter Katrina. Steve served as a SGT in the US Army and was a proud veteran of the Vietnam war, where he was a member of the Big Red One. Steve was a former employee of the Town of Schroon, and a retired Millwright, who, after...

North Hudson: Dorothea Grace (Robbins) Liberty, 97, passed into the arms of the Lord on November 27, 2021, at Elderwood at Ticonderoga. Dot was born March 28, 1924, in Ticonderoga, NY the daughter of the late Benajah and Bertha Spalding Robbins. She was one of 13 brothers and sisters. In addition to her parents, Dotty was predeceased by her husband Cliff Liberty, daughter-in-law Dorcas Liberty and sons-in-law Roscoe Herrick and Carl Russell. Dotty worked many years at Frontier Town in...

Minerva: Clifford Edwin Coyle Jr. 87 passed away peacefully Sunday, November 14, 2021. Clifford was born in Jersey City, NJ the son of the late Clifford E and Margaret Coyle and grew up in Staten Island, where he graduated from Curtis High School and met his wife, Marian. Clifford was also predeceased by his sister Patricia D’Addesa and son-in-law, Robert J. Dougherty. Clifford was known as being the youngest lifeguard at New Dorp Beach in Staten Island: continuing his love of...

Pottersville: A. Duane Agard 87 passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at his home, after an extended illness. Duane was born May 26, 1934, in Pottersville, the son of the late Amos D and Adaline (Vanderwarker) Agard. He was also predeceased by his brother Marvin Agard. He was a 1954 graduate of Pottersville Central School. He married the love of his life, Golda Millington June 27, 1954, at the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church. Duane was employed for 10 years at NL Industries, The...

Pittsford/Bonita Springs/Schroon Lake:  Jacqueline (Jackie) Williford (nee Beers) passed away on November 7. 2021 at age 68 after a courageous battle against lymphoma. Predeceased by her father Chester Beers, mother Renee Dolfinger, and father-in-law James W. Williford. Survived by the love of her life and soulmate for over 49 years of marriage, Daniel J. Williford; daughter Sara Williford (Matt Kennedy) of Bedford, MA and son Daniel S. Williford (Stephanie) of Pittsford, NY;...

Olmstedville, NY: In memory of Richard A.Trapper, a devoted husband and loyal friend, who passed away September 24th, 2021 at his ADK home in Olmstedville that he loved. Richard was a decorated Marine who proudly served his country. He served 2 tours in Vietnam from 1965 to 1971. He never forgot the MIAs who never returned. They were a daily symbol hanging below our American flag and on the back window of his truck. He was the epitome of what it means to be an American and exemplified the...