Kenneth “Punch” R. Bates, age 86, of Gouverneur, passed away on February 3, 2017 at the United Helpers Maplewood Nursing Home.
Calling hours were held at French Funeral Home in Gouverneur on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 from 2p.m. to 4p.m. and 6p.m to8 p.m. His funeral service was on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial in the Hailesboro Cemetery.
Ken was born on January 3, 1931 in Redwood to the late Raymond and Beulah (Stanton) Bates. He grew up in Redwood and served in the U.S. Army Reserves until he was honorably discharged.
Punch married Marlene M. Hess on September 1, 1950 in Morristown. The couple owned and operated a dairy farm on the Little Bow Road in Gouverneur for many years. Marlene passed away on October 9, 2005.
Punch enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and playing cards. He was a member of the Silver Sands Hunting Club and former member of the Gouverneur Elks Lodge.
His survivors include four children, Michael and Deborah Bates, Kathy and Wayne Bishop, Lisa and Greg Nichols, Stephen Bates and his companion, Christine Cognetti; a sister-in-law, Marion Barr; 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his parents, his wife, Marlene, brothers Robert, Oren “Tim” and Earl, and a half brother, Jeff Turner.
Donations in memory of Punch may be made to the St. Lawrence County Cancer Fund, PO Box 291, Canton NY 13617. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.
Grace Viola Hutton
Grace Viola Hutton, 86, Macomb, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017 at Riverledge Health Care in Ogdensburg where she had resided the past two years.
A funeral service will be held Friday, February 10 at 11a.m. at the Green Funeral Home in Gouverneur with pastor Rachel Roberts of the Chaumont Presbyterian Church officiating and burial in Pleasant Lake Cemetery in Brasie Corners.
Grace was born on September 21, 1930 in Gouverneur, the daughter of Clarence and Grace Kyer Cummings.
She attended Gouverneur High School and married Carlton R. Hutton on March 25, 1949 at the Gouverneur First Methodist Church parsonage with Rev. Harold A. Thomas officiating.
Grace was active as a 4-H leader for the Macomb Sunshine Club, served in the Gouverneur Central School Parent-Teacher Association, was a member of the Milestone Birthday Club, and the Presbyterian Church of Brasie Corners. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, knitting, and sewing.
Grace and her daughter Judy owned and operated the White Goose Custom Sewing Shop for several years. She also worked beside her husband on the family dairy farm on the Hutton Road and then with her son running the farm after Carlton passed away in 1997.
She is survived by her children Judy and Tom Wood of Philadelphia, Dale Hutton and his fiance Mary Ann Babcock of Macomb and Binghamton, Joy and Ted Markwick of Gouverneur, her two sisters Claire Bartholomew of Arlington, VA and Mary Kirker of Oxbow. Grace also has five grandchildren: Michele Wood Parks and her husband Ed of Baldwinsville, Tracey Wood Fuller and her husband Matt of Hudson, Jana Wood Gately and her husband Michael of Philadelphia, Sarah Markwick Pawananon and her husband Pat of Gouverneur, Jonathan Markwick and Casey McBroom of Gouverneur. Grace also enjoyed the company of her 12 great grandkids. She is predeceased by her three brothers John, David, and Thomas Cummings.
Memorial contributions in Grace's memory may be made to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Hwy 11, Potsdam, NY 13676 or Gouverneur Breast Cancer Fund, PO Box 64, Gouverneur, NY 13642.
Dan Wolfe
John Daniel Wolfe, 62, Russell, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Van Duyn Home in Syracuse.
A graveside service was held on Saturday, February 4 at 12noon at the Hermon Cemetery with Charles Colton of the Russell Pilgrim Holiness Church officiating. Arrangements were with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.
Dan was born in Canton on May 28, 1954, the son of John Albert and Betty Davis Wolfe.
He attended Knox Memorial School and attended BOCES for electrical training.
Dan married Pamela S. Colton, and the couple has resided many years in Russell where they raised a family and Dan worked as a rural mail carrier for 35 years.
Dan enjoyed watching shows on and studying history, collected rocks, stamps, and coins, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Pam, his children Scott of Russell, Daniel of Russell, Sherry and Brad Cordwell of Madrid, Kristine and Elmer Phillips of Colton, and his seven grandchildren. Dan is predeceased by his parents and 2 grandchildren.
Memorial donations in Dan's memory may be made to your local organizations which assist families with cancer, diabetes, or Alzheimer's.
Elise Liscum
Elise Liscum, 81, of Gouverneur, passed away on February 5, 2017 at Massena Memorial Hospital.
There will be a celebration of life service on Sunday, February 12 at Pine Grove from 3p.m. to 5 p.m.
Elise was born on November 16, 1935 in DeKalb to the late Laura and Clifton Whitney. She was a homemaker.
Surviving her are daughters Jane and son-in-law Warren Belmore, April Belmore, Eula Whitney, Virginia Bale, Nevins Mackey, Alice VanPatten, and son James “Lucky” Liscum.
Also surviving Elise are grandchildren Chasity Crespin, Elyjah Liscum, Alivia Luilson, Adam and Zavion Dean, Cash and Leroy Liscum, Trevor, Carson, Gage Liscum. She also has sisters and one brother surviving.
Elise was predeceased by one sister and many brothers.
Marjorie I. Smith
Marjorie I. Smith, 83, Gouverneur, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Riverledge Health Care in Ogdensburg.
Calling hours wereon Thursday, February 9 from noon to 1:30 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 1:30 p.m. at the Green Funeral Home, Gouvernuer with Rev. Beth Quick, pastor of the Gouverneur First Methodist Church, officiating and burial in Fairview Cemetery, Edwards.
Marjorie was born in Hammond on June 27, 1933, the daughter of John and Lula Halladay Elliott.
She married James "Raymond" Smith on October 15, 1960 in Canton.
Raymond, a retired dairy farmer, passed away on November 6, 2011.
Marjorie was a homemaker and a busy mother, raising a family of 11 children. She enjoyed playing bingo, visiting the casino, reading, and spending time with her family.
Marjorie is survived by eight children: Ronnie and Billie Jo of Gouverneur, Kevin of Brier Hill, Brian and Janet of Dexter, Tracy and Yvonne of Massena, Brenda and Mike Saidel of Gouverneur, Rosemary and Willis Smith of Gouverneur, Cindy and Marcus Scutt of Hudson, Penny and Robert Stalker of Valatie, a daughter-in-law Joanne Smith of Philmont, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great, great grandchildren.
Marjorie is also survived by her sisters Thelma Morehouse, Rita Chambers, Vivian Day, and Ilona Elliott. She is predeceased by her husband, three sons James, Jeffrey, and Raymond Smith, her brothers Jack, Glenn, Arthur, and Stanley Elliottand her sister Beverly Petrie.
Memorial donations in Marjorie's memory may be made to Gouverneur Breast Cancer Fund, PO Box 64, Gouverneur, NY 13642 or Ryan's Wish Foundation, PO Box 326, Gouverneur, NY 13642.
Death Notice: Trina M. Holmes
Trina M. Holmes
Gouverneur - Trina M. Holmes, 50, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday at her home.
Calling hours are on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a funeral service at 1 p.m. at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.
William R. Vorce
William Robinson Vorce, age 84, of Gouverneur, passed away on February 1, 2017 at the Gouverneur Hospital.
He married Dorothy LaFountain in Madrid, N.Y. on August 26, 1955. Mr. Vorce worked for Niagara Mohawk and then National Grid for 38 years before his retirement.
Bill is survived by his wife, Dorothy Vorce, of Gouverneur and their son, Christopher Vorce of Cortland.
Honoring his wishes, there will be no services. Donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the Gouverneur Volunteer Rescue Squad, PO Box 164, Gouverneur NY 13642. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home in Gouverneur. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.
Connie M. House
“It's all about life. Every day you can see family in each other's eyes. There is not a day that goes by where your family is not with you, so don't ever say that you don't have anybody. They are always with you even when you can’t see them”
Connie M. House, age 68, of Gouverneur, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Gouverneur Hospital surrounded by her family.
Following Connie’s wishes, all are welcome to a celebration of her life on Friday, February 3, 2017 at the Gouverneur VFW starting at 5p.m. There will be a burial at Maple Grove Cemetery in Richville later in the spring.
Arrangements are with French Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.
Connie was born on July 8, 1948 in Gouverneur to the late Earl H. and Edna I. (Booth) House. She graduated from Gouverneur Central School in 1966. She worked at Jumbo’s Diner as a waitress and short order cook for many years. She had also previously worked at Turners Truck Stop. As her grandchildren came, she would frequently babysit them for her daughters. Connie enjoyed doing her scratch off tickets and also liked doing word search puzzles.
Surviving are two daughters, Lena and Ronald Bush and Tonya House; seven grandchildren, Aaron Bush, Alec House-Baillargeon, Cailyn House-Baillargeon, Nevaeh House-Hall, Haydn House-Hall, Niciara House-Bowman and Amirian House-Bowman; two great grandchildren, Klyrissa and Kendall Bush; and a brother, Mike House and several nieces and nephews.
Connie is predeceased by seven brothers, Lyle, Aubrey, Howard “Buster”, Carlton, Dan, Ralph and Richard and two sisters, Judith House- Passage and Joyce House Terry.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Connie’s family.
Helen Gray
Helen (née Reynolds) Gray of Ontario, Canadadied at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at the age of 64 years. Helen was the beloved wife of Douglas Gray, dear sister of Robert, Randy, Rosie and Suzie.
She was predeceased by her parents Hugh and Ardis (née Conklin) Reynolds.
In keeping with her wishes there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place.
A celebration of Helen’s life will be held at a later date.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Wilson Funeral Home, 822 Pitt Street, Cornwall.
If so desired, contributions in her memory to the SD&GOSPCA(by cheque) would be appreciated by the family. Online messages of condolence may be made in the obituary section of: www.wilsonfuneralhome.ca
Jane M. Gleason
Jane M. Gleason, 73, of Holkins Rd., Philadelphia, N.Y. passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, surrounded by her sisters.
Born on October 12, 1943 in Theresa, she was a daughter of Michael A. and Helen A. Pogozelski Martusewicz.
Jane married Harry L. Gleason on July 15, 1970. He died July 6, 2016.
The couple enjoyed square dancing and going to farm auctions.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Yvonne Dickhaut, Ohio; a step-daughter and her companion, Tina Greenlee and Randy Heidelbach, Georgia; her mother, Helen A. Gamble, Watertown; three sisters and three brothers-in-law, Joan (her twin) and Norm Whiteford, Antwerp, NY, Kathy and Gary Rust, Gouverneur, and Patricia and Frank Folino, Rodman, N.Y.; two sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, Ruth Hoover, Philadelphia, NY and Edith and Ivan Filiatrault, Antwerp; three brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Roy Gleason and his companion, Faye Morris of North Carolina, Elmer and Rose Gleason, Philadelphia, N.Y. and Delos and Patricia Gleason, Philadelphia, N.Y.; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.
Her father, her husband, a daughter, Vickey Webb, a step-son, Randy Gleason and a grandson, Jessie Webb, all died before her.
Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Monday, January 23, 2017 at Frederick Bros. Funeral Home, Theresa, with Rev. Christopher Looby of St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Philadelphia, NY, officiating. Burial will be in Oxbow Cemetery, Oxbow, N.Y.
Calling hours were from 11a.m. to1 p.m., prior to the service.
Donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 120 Washington Street, Suite 419, Watertown, NY13601.
Condolences may be made online at www.frederickbrosfuneralhome.com.
Katherine Y. Moore
Katherine “Katie” Y. Moore, age 88, of Gouverneur, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2017 at her home under the loving care of her family and hospice.
There will be a calling hour at French Funeral Home, Gouverneur on Saturday, January 28, 2017 from noon until 1p.m. with her funeral service immediately following at 1p.m. with Birney Kellogg officiating. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur.
Katie was born on December 28, 1928 in Gouverneur to the late Alvin and Edna (Washburn) Young. She graduated from the Gouverneur High School in 1946 and from St. Luke’s School of Nursing, Utica, in 1949.
Katie married Murray Moore on August 18, 1950 at the Gouverneur Methodist Parsonage with Rev. William Wood officiating. The couple lived in Rochester and Syracuse before returning to the Gouverneur area in 1967. Murray passed away on January 18, 1983.
Mrs. Moore retired from the E.J. Noble Hospital in Gouverneur as the day supervisor in December of 1990. She had previously worked as a private duty nurse in Syracuse.
Katie loved square dancing and attended country music jams several times a week. She enjoyed tending her flower gardens in the summer and spending winters in Florida. Katie was a member and past president of the Macomb Senior Citizens, a member of the Black River Valley Fiddlers, the Macomb Sunshine 4H Club, the Tourist Square Dancing Club, and organized the NYS Picnic atZephyrhills, FL.
Her survivors include four sons, Larry and his wife, Sue, Jimmy and his wife, Donna, D.J. and his companion, Laura Fuller, Eddie and his wife, Terri; her daughter, Judy McAllister and her husband, Allan; and a sister, Martha Sexton. She is also survived by her companion, Wallace Hurlbut, ten grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Katie is predeceased by a son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Barbara Moore, and a sister, Ruby Troxell.
Donations in memory of Katie may be made to the Ryan’s Wish Foundation, PO Box 326, Gouverneur NY 13642 or the Warner Cancer Treatment Center, 50 Leroy St., Potsdam N.Y. 13676. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.
Marie R. Sullivan
Marie R. Sullivan of Ontario, N.Y. and Gouverneur, entered into rest on January 22, 2017 at age 82.
Marie was predeceased by her brothers: Charles, Mack, and Paul Helvie.
Marie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, “Buster”, their children: William (Lauren) Sullivan, Ann (Donald) VanDusen and John (Sue) Sullivan; theirgrandchildren: Brittany and Jaymie Sullivan, Becky (Andrew) Sheldon; Robert VanDusen, and Katie (Pete) Sonneville; four great grandchildren; a brother, Carl Helvie; sisters Beatrice Cheeseman and Laura (Ron) Cronk; many extended family members and friends.
Calling hours will be held on January 29 from 1p.m. to 4p.m. at YoungFuneral Home, Williamson, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, donations in loving memory of Marie can be made to the Pines of Peace: 2378 Ridge Road, Ontario, N.Y. 14519. Private burial in Bath National Cemetery.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.youngfuneralhomeny.com
Beatrice M. Blackburn
Beatrice (Hendrick) Blackburn, Fullerville, N.Y. passed away January 10, 2017 at her home.
She was born in Goveurneur on October 11, 1931, the daughter of Clinton and Helen (Lamore) Hendrick.
She loved to cook for her family was an avid reader, enjoyed go to the casino and playing Bingo with the senior citizens club. She also spent many years as a private caregiver.
Beatrice is survived by her daughters, Paulette and Danny Chance, Theresa Nichols, and Sandra and David Horne; her brothers, Clinton and Shirley Hendrick, and Robert and Bonnie Hendrick; a sister, Linda Weir; a sister-in-law, Carol Hendrick; six grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her father and mother and her brother, her husband, Paul Blackburn; her brother, John Hendrick; and her grandson, Arron Blackburn.
There will be no services and a private spring burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Edwards.
Arrangements are with North Country Cremation Service, a subsidiary of Cleveland Funeral Home Inc.
Robert Garofalo
Robert A. Garofalo, age 66 of Syracuse and formerly of Gouverneur, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Crouse Irving Hospital in Syracuse.
Calling hours will be at French Funeral Home in Gouverneur on Friday, January 13, 2017 from 2p.m. to 4p.m. and 6p.m. to 8 p.m. His funeral service will be on Saturday at noon preceded by an hour of visitation at the funeral home.
A reception will be held following the service in the Fellowship Hall of Gouverneur Methodist Church. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.
Robert was born on July 28, 1950 to the late Arthur and Mary (Vagnoni) Garofalo. He graduated from the Rome Free Academy in 1968 and graduated from SUNY Brockport in 1972, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He then went on to receive his Master’s degree from SUNY Potsdam.
Bob married Charlotte “Charlie” Jones on October 20, 1973 in Rome, N.Y. He was an English teacher at the Gouverneur Central School for 32 years, retiring in 2006. Later, he went to work as the part-time athletic director at the Gouverneur Central School for three years, retiring in 2012.
Bob served as a member of the St. James Parish Council, was president several times of the Gouverneur Teachers Association, served on the Federal Credit Union Board, was a former member of the Gouverneur Kiwanis Club, the Cosmopolitan Dance Club and also served one term on the Gouverneur Village Board as a trustee.
Bob was also a volunteer cook and worker at the Gouverneur United Methodist Church’s Friday Senior lunches. He enjoyed playing golf and served on the Gouverneur Country Club Board.
After moving to Syracuse, he became a literacy volunteer at the Newland Center. Bob loved to cook, spend time with his family, and go to bed at a reasonable hour.
Surviving are his wife, Charlotte; a son and daughter-in-law, Nicholas and Kimberly Garofalo and their two sons, Oliver and Miles of Syracuse; a brother, Richard Garofalo and his partner, Stephen DiGeronimo of Stamford, CT and a sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Gene Gehman of Rome, N.Y.
Donations made in memory of Bob may be made to the Newland Center, 1443 East Genesee St., Syracuse NY 13210 or the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 31160, Hartford CT 06150.
Martin William "Farmer Bill" Pulver III
Martin William "Farmer Bill" Pulver III, 65, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.
Arrangements are private with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.
Bill was born in Rhinebeck, NY on May 10, 1951, the son of Martin Jr. and Ethel Zitz Pulver.
He graduated from Rhinebeck high school and attended two years of college.
Bill worked in the Hudson Valley area several years as a farmer and in construction. He moved to the north country and was known to many as "Farmer Bill", growing and selling organic vegetables from his stands in Gouverneur and Canton.
He had been a member of the metal lathers' and carpenters' union, enjoyed getting his hands dirty in his gardens, acrylic painting in his spare time, sharing time and providing guidance to the children who grew up around him.
Bill married Valerie Karczewski on November 28, 1998 at the United Church of Richville.
He is survived by his wife Valerie, two stepchildren Amanda Karczewski Reynolds and her husband Ethanof Fulton, Alexander Karczewski of Buffalo, two grandchildren Ethan C. Reynolds and Gabriella A. Reynolds, a brother Richard Pulver of Gouverneur and a sister Sharan Pulver of Gloversville. Bill is predeceased by his parents Martin and Ethel, his stepfather Alvin Brooks, and a stepson Christopher John Karczewski.
Thomas Maginn, 88
Thomas E. Maginn, age 88, of Oneida N.Y., formerly of DeGrasse, passed away on Wednesday, December 28th, 2016 at Crouse Community Center, Morrisville, where he had been a resident for the past 2 ½ years. Tom became a resident of the Hazel Carpenter Home in Oneida in October of 2011.
Thomas was born on March 30, 1928 in Potsdam, to the late Frances and Catherine (O’Brien) Maginn. He graduated from North Lawrence High School in 1947. He entered into the United States Army in 1950 and served in the Korean War until his honorable discharge in 1952.
Tom married Avis A. Furgison on October 3, 1950 at the Winthrop United Methodist Church. Avis passed away on June 3, 2007.
Tom originally worked for many years in the home dairy delivery business. Tom then worked as a Tow Motor Operator for the Newton Falls Paper Mill, retiring in 1991. He is a life member of the Massena VFW Post 1143 and was past chief of the DCSR Volunteer Fire Department. Tom enjoyed watching sporting events, especially his beloved Yankees and spending time with family. He was a very caring man who was known for his contagious smile and keen sense of humor.
Surviving are a son and his wife, Mark and Laurie Maginn of Oneida, four grandchildren, Rebecca (Kevin) Ellwood of Schenectady, Benjamin (Erica) Maginn of Foxboro MA, Holly (Nathan) Waterfield of Cherry Valley and Michael Meehan of Roseboom, four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Tom is predeceased by his wife, Avis, and his parents and a brother, Robert Maginn.
Calling hours were on Wednesday, January 4 from 12p.m. to 1p.m. at French Funeral Home in Edwards with his funeral service immediately followed at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery in Clare.
Donations may be made in Tom’s memory to the DCSR Volunteer Fire Department, or the Hazel Carpenter Home, 533 Main St. Oneida.
Nancy (Young) Oliver
Nancy (Young) Oliver, of Central Square, passed away Friday December 30, 2016 surrounded by her family.
Born in Gouverneur, on June 1, 1950, she was the daughter of John and Jessie MacTurk Young. Nancy worked at Crouse Hospital for over 20 years.
She had a love for birds, bird watching, and her dog, Barney.
She is predeceased by her father, John Young; brothers Timothy and James Young; and brother-in-law, Jack Pickard. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Timothy Oliver; her mother, Jessie Young; sisters Judith (John) Forsythe, Kay Pickard, and Pamela (Robert) Smith; brothers, John (Donna Kestner) Young and Robert (Jeanne) Young; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service was held Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 1 p.m. at the United Church of Fayetteville, 310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville, N.Y. A spring burial will be in Hailesboro Cemetery, Hailesboro, NY.
Contributions, in her memory, may be made to Paws Across Oswego County, 2035 County Route 1, Oswego, NY 13126.
Candace C. Sleeman
Candace C. Gleeman of Rochester died December 29, 2016 at age 51. She was predeceased by her parents, Jean and H. Burnell Risley and her father-in-law, Joe Sleeman.
Candace is survived by her husband, Dan; her children, Christopher, Joe, Danny and Chantelle; her brother, Bob Risley; her sister, Linda Scoville, her mother-in-law, Linda Sleeman, her brother-in-law, John Sleeman, her sister-in-law, Belynda Holtz and nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Pluta Cancer Center, 125 Red Creek Circle, Rochester. 14623.
Alan Tyler
Alan D. Tyler, 64, passed away from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at his home in Gouverneur.. Funeral arrangements are private with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Alan was born in Oneonta on December 18, 1952, the son of Albert E. “Toby” and Elizabeth Jeanne Curtis Tyler. He graduated from Gouverneur High School and a received a degree from LeMoyne College.
Alan is survived by his two sisters Barbara Myers of Inverness, FL and Peggy Tyler of Pendleton, SC, a loving extended family, and a wide circle of friends who often gathered at Sylvia Lake. He is predeceased by his parents and a sister Nan Tyler.Alan was known for his generosity and his love of music. He will be sadly missed.
Hazel Fleming
Hazel Fleming, 96, died on December 12, 2016 in Punxsutawney, PA. She was born December 13, 1920 in Bell Township, Clearfield County, a daughter of the late Virginia (Johnston) Yoder and Norman Yoder. Hazel is also preceded in death by three brothers: Clyde Yoder, Norman (Clair) Yoder and Blain Yoder; four sisters Mildred Johnson, Mabel States, Esther Cramer and Twila (Gaynell) Peterson.
Hazel married Ray Frampton, a railroad engineer with the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad, and resided with Ray in Meadville, PA from 1944-1979. While living in Meadville, she was active with the Meadville First Baptist Church, and she served for many years as president of the Meadville area Cancer Society.
After Ray's death, she moved to Gouverneur, where she married Everett A. Fleming. Hazel is survived by sister-in-law Violet (Fleming), the wife of the late Gerald Jackson of Oxbow. She will be fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews. Hazel had no children of her own. Following Everett's death in 1991, Hazel then moved back to Bell Township where she lived the past 24 years.
Although she experienced great personal tragedy in her life, she never dwelled upon it, preferring instead to bring happiness and joy to everyone around her. She loved to travel, and introduced many of her nieces and nephews to places they would never have experienced without her help and encouragement. She was an avd outdoor person, and liked to hike, fish, explore, and hunt and dug for ginseng. During her later years, she became very interested in genealogy, and spent much time researching Yoder ancestry.
Hazel leaves a legacy of unselfish love, compassion, service to others and happiness that serves as a great example to those she leaves behind. Her entire adult life reflected the core values of Christianity as she followed Jesus Christ in her own quiet, unassuming, private manner. She will be forever missed, greatly respected, and fondly remembered.
A service was held on December 17, 2016 at the Waldron Funeral Home in Mahaffey, PA with the Rev. Melvin Cramer officiating. Interment followed at Otterbein Cemetery in Mahaffey, PA.
Online condolences can be made at www.mccabefuneralhomespa.com. Search for Hazel “Flemming”. The obituary was originally submitted with two “m”s instead of one.